Re: Weebob's PIII + Voodoo 5 retro build

Posted on 2018-01-31, 12:16

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It's a shame I didn't see this earlier. Your board was (or perhaps is) a very nice one as it supports Tualatin natively. Your PSU is a modern one and it has relatively weak 5v rails. I don't know the build quality of your Antec PSU, but some PSUs have some trouble with heavy crossloads. You may …

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Re: Weebob's PIII + Voodoo 5 retro build

Posted on 2018-01-31, 10:04

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It's a shame I didn't see this earlier. Your board was (or perhaps is) a very nice one as it supports Tualatin natively. Your PSU is a modern one and it has relatively weak 5v rails. I don't know the build quality of your Antec PSU, but some PSUs have some trouble with heavy crossloads. You may …

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Re: Trying to rescue old Toshiba laptop

Posted on 2018-01-30, 22:10

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Any change if you turn it on without the battery?

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Re: Weebob's PIII + Voodoo 5 retro build

Posted on 2018-01-30, 09:44

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This the end im afraid. The board is lifeless. The good news is I have the retro bug now so its time to build something else, time for a new thread...

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Re: Weebob's PIII + Voodoo 5 retro build

Posted on 2018-01-29, 13:27

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Having a major problem now. The PC crashed while playing Carmageddon (not that thats related) in software mode, ended up with black screen and a slight smell of burning, so I powered it off and now its just not booting. Power doesn't seem to be getting to the mainboard. I have tested the other …

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Re: s370 Cooler Recommendations

Posted on 2018-01-28, 13:09

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Thanks for all the responses, Im going to pick up one of the copper startech ones, seem to be going for about £15 on ebay.

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Re: s370 Cooler Recommendations

Posted on 2018-01-28, 13:02

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Hello, I am after a new cooler for a socket 370, any recommendations? The board is quite tight between the socket and the ram slots. Also are there any that the clasp uses more than just the middle hook on the socket? Thanks, Weebob Which board do you have? And pics are always welcome of course, …

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Re: Win98/WinXP retro gaming machine

Posted on 2018-01-25, 14:44

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512mb for win98 unless you are using one of the patches. I had no ends of instability when running 768mb. Your mileage may vary, as does others >512MB with Windows 98... I would think finding a AM2/3 board that has drivers for win98 is going to be a struggle.

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Re: Weebob's PIII + V5 retro build

Posted on 2018-01-23, 12:53

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I'm not a Windows ME fan but it does have better USB support if you really do need the mass storage drivers. Personally I'd keep Win98 but throw in a network card and copy files over the LAN If you want I'll clean up that other voodoo 5 for you? I'll even do it for free, may take a while to arrive …

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Re: Weebob's PIII + V5 retro build

Posted on 2018-01-20, 20:43

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PS/2 adaptors didn't work, just acted like a key was being pressed all the time. Also tried a could of different keyboards just in case. However, I have worked out what is causing the keyboard not to work after "Restarting in dos". I used "nusb33e.exe" to install mass storage drivers for USB sticks. …

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Re: Weebob's PIII + V5 retro build

Posted on 2018-01-16, 10:05

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The 815 chipset wont work with over 512mb of ram, so that may be partly why you were having issues with using that stick. Also, if you lack a ps/2 keyboard may I suggest a ps2 to usb adaptor? That may solve your keyboard issues. Cheers fr the reply, The machine is down to 384mb now and is rock …

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Re: my first vintage pc build

Posted on 2018-01-15, 15:13

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Looks good! what are you using it for?

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Re: Weebob's PIII + V5 retro build

Posted on 2018-01-15, 12:25

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Been reading about win98 not giving up its grasp on usb host controllers... Is that a thing?

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Re: Weebob's PIII + V5 retro build

Posted on 2018-01-15, 11:05

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1. If you are using a USB keyboard you must enable USB keyboard support in BIOS in order to use the keyboard under DOS environment! 2. check you installation; you must install all the extra software when installing Creative drivers! Hello, With the keyboard, the odd thing is it works if booted to …

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Re: Weebob's PIII + V5 retro build

Posted on 2018-01-14, 18:38

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Seem to have two problems... 1. When you exit windows to 'restart in dos' my usb keyboard doesn't work. It is fine if you boot to command prompt 'F8' on start up. Legacy usb is enabled in the bios. 2. The dos drivers for the SB live are enabled and work fine, unless you start a dos game in Windows …

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Re: Weebob's PIII + V5 retro build

Posted on 2018-01-14, 18:30

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Think it's the stick. The system is really flakey with that in, fine with the other two dimms. The OS is installed fine, drivers on and the unofficial service pack. All gone ok, ish so far

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Re: Weird Celeron 1.8 GHz system

Posted on 2018-01-13, 23:08

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Love it, very clean and slick

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Re: Weebob's PIII retro build

Posted on 2018-01-13, 22:52

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First minor hick-up. Although everything seemed fine with the single 512mb dimm in, Windows setup keeps crashing, so I am back down to the 256+128mb dimms.

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Re: Weebob's PIII retro build

Posted on 2018-01-13, 22:32

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New 350w psu Filename IMG_20180112_101421.jpg File size 156.29 KiB Views 1529 views File comment psu The case, new cheap coolermaster cantrememberthemodel (TM) Filename IMG_20180112_101122.jpg File size 48.04 KiB Views 1529 views File comment case Build went in without a hitch Filename IMG_20180112 …

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Re: Weebob's PIII retro build

Posted on 2018-01-13, 22:32

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All cleaned, thermal pasted and the mighty "titi" installed IMG_20180112_094517.jpg IMG_20180112_095956.jpg This is the only IDE drive I have, I will be swapping it out for a SSD when a PATA to SATA adaptor turns up IMG_20180112_100848.jpg Picked up an SB Live 5.1 retail from ebay, its a SB0060, …

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