Re: Socket 939 FX-60/Opteron 185 cooler recommendation for 110W TDP

Posted on 2018-09-08, 10:59

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8.1 is pretty solid, I've never experienced any issues with it. Just use Classic Shell to get rid of the tiled start menu and it is like an enhanced version of Windows 7.

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Re: Electric Discharge when connecting vga cable

Posted on 2018-09-05, 01:55

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Is the power outlet properly grounded?

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2018-09-04, 10:13

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xjas wrote: Yikes. Knowing how hot mine gets with just the onboard video I'm guessing you do not want to close that case. Neat system though (& nice job with the front panel!) It's not bad. Gaming for an hour on Quake 3, it stays around 58C with the case closed.

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2018-09-04, 02:33

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🤣 thanks.

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2018-09-04, 02:26

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Installed a new facia into the Voodoo 5 Shuttle. The cool thing is now that I designed a template, I can make it whatever design/art/color I want. 😁

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Re: How to Remove Corrosion off of an AWE64's Gold-plated Audio Ports

Posted on 2018-08-29, 22:25

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Try some DeoxIT Gold Wipes.

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Re: Absurd prices for vintage hardware?

Posted on 2018-08-28, 20:29

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The same cable is under $15 shipped from other sellers. It is just typical Ebay relist fee avoidance.

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Re: Socket 939 FX-60/Opteron 185 cooler recommendation for 110W TDP

Posted on 2018-08-28, 00:15

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I don't mean to sound like a novice, but I'm looking at photos of what you recommended and I do not see a clip to attach to socket 939. Am I missing something basic here? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zalman-CNPS9500-AT-Copper-CPU-Fan-For-LGA775/322075189653?hash=item4afd2d6195:g:hEAAAOSwubRXEE0y You're …

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Re: SpeedFan showing 13.6 volts on 12 volt rail while AB-BH6 BIOS says 11.8?

Posted on 2018-08-27, 15:11

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While you have the multimeter out, also check the ripple (at load) to make sure it is within spec. If it is close to being outside of spec, recap the power supply before you release the magic smoke.

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Re: Socket 939 FX-60/Opteron 185 cooler recommendation for 110W TDP

Posted on 2018-08-27, 14:49

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I would just pick up a Zalman CNPS9500 and call it a day. It can handle a huge heat load. Techpowerup did a test with it using an overclocked Pentium 4 561 (115w TDP oc'd to 4.3GHz @ ~180w TDP) and it ran around 65C at max load. Other options would be Thermalright or Scythe, as they designed quite a …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2018-08-21, 20:50

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My retro activity today was looking for old computers/parts.. I always take specific routes to/from work on trash days for various neighborhoods. I've only been lucky a few times. But today I was driving and noticed a barn open that was full of random odds and ends and a few tables set up out front. …

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Re: Help Identifying Computer Case from CompUSA

Posted on 2018-08-19, 12:56

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I just saw one of these several months back on Ebay, but teal in color. Not sure the made/model though. 😢

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Re: CF-IDE adapter ?

Posted on 2018-08-17, 20:23

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I use the Startech ones like in the first picture. Zero issues on several of my builds, ranging from a 75MHz Pentium-S up to a 550MHz Pentium III. I use Sandisk Extreme CF cards. https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Compact-Flash-Adapter-IDE2CF/dp/B0026OYEEQ Then I usually mount them in a 5.25 bay …

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Re: SATA mode issue by idiothic policy of manufacturer: Calling all Vogons' out-of-the-box thinkers!!!! :)!!!

Posted on 2018-08-16, 19:54

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The Intel HM76 supports 4 SATA I/II ports, and 2 SATA III ports. The particular laptop you list appears to only have the SATA II ports connected to the chipset, from what I can find in a few specification documents and online reviews. This is actually pretty common to see in home/office/budget …

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Re: AMD K6-III+ CPU's available?

Posted on 2018-08-16, 14:13

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Intel486dx33 wrote: Received my AMD K6-3 450mhz CPU's today. They look brand NEW. I don't see any signs of use. The seller does state they are NEW. […] Show full quote Received my AMD K6-3 450mhz CPU's today. They look brand NEW. I don't see any signs of use. The seller does state they are NEW. …

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2018-08-15, 14:28

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Holy servers, Batman! Did those things run Windows NT 4.0 Server in their lives? Very interesting, and kudos to you for saving those servers. I remember back in October, 2012, I saved a Dell PowerEdge 6300 server from getting tossed out. I still have the hard drives and the processors (will be used …

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2018-08-15, 14:18

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Here's a small portion of the Alpha's I'll be saving from the scrap bin at work. These are just some spares for the in service units that are about to be retired soon. Plus I have a ton of new old stock parts for DS10's and DS20's... All vendor documentation, all rackmount hardware and full size …

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Re: Help me identifying this machine.

Posted on 2018-08-14, 10:12

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Looks like a generic clone. (unless previous owners removed stickers) Retail manufacturers would put labels on them.

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2018-08-13, 10:13

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Installed a new CD-ROM in my Pentium 75MHz machine. I was hoping the aqua turbo button would match the power button, but close enough.. 😀 Maybe I'll plasti-dip the power button if I can find the right color.

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Re: ISA/PCI and GPIO?

Posted on 2018-08-10, 19:12

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No, but you could accomplish the task a lot easier in different ways. There are various 5.25" bay and 3.5" bay LCD/VFD modules that work with both serial and USB you could use. If you're dead set on using a Raspberry Pi, you could just hook it up via serial and have the retro PC send the data …

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