Re: Most powerful ATI / Geforce GPUs possible for a Win 98SE Tualatin gaming build - socket 370, AGP 2x/4x

Posted on 2020-08-28, 22:52

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Thanks, so I guess I will have to look for an FX5900 or higher if I want to really push it. I would be tempted to try the AGP Geforce 6800, but how would I know if it is non-bridged? Does that mean a card without the SLI connections, so to speak?

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Re: Most powerful ATI / Geforce GPUs possible for a Win 98SE Tualatin gaming build - socket 370, AGP 2x/4x

Posted on 2020-08-28, 21:22

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Geforce 6 family cards (6600 and 6600GT at least) are unstable under Windows 98SE on my 815EP with all driver versions I have tried. Geforce FX 5900 is fine . FX 5900 XT , which also work fine, can be found easily at, IMHO, decent prices . Hello darry, had to return for even more help! Followed …

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Re: Most powerful ATI / Geforce GPUs possible for a Win 98SE Tualatin gaming build - socket 370, AGP 2x/4x

Posted on 2020-08-28, 21:20

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ATI : Radeon X800/X850 series unofficially or Radeon 9800XT officially. Nvidia: original non-bridged GeForce 6800 series card with an early driver (safe option) or GeForce 7800GS/7950GT (not safe option, might have problems with new drivers). Thank you for the fast replies, I will have more luck …

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Most powerful ATI / Geforce GPUs possible for a Win 98SE Tualatin gaming build - socket 370, AGP 2x/4x

Posted on 2020-08-28, 20:54

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Hello everyone, In continuity with this thread: https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=76075 I would like to ask for your help regarding the graphics card for a Windows 98SE build based on: - MSI 815 EPT Pro motherboard with 512mb RAM (I ended up buying this one instead of the Soltek) - PIII-S …

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Re: Buying a Soltek SL-65KV2-T socket 370 motherboard - what are the best/most adequate Pentium III CPU for it?

Posted on 2020-08-20, 23:45

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Again, a good start, but I would consider a Geforce 3, Geforce 4 Ti variant or even a mid to high end Geforce FX . That last one would be overkill, TBH, but I am happy with my FX 5900. Anything newer than that is likely to have either backward compatibility or stability issues . The Geforce 4 MX …

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Re: Buying a Soltek SL-65KV2-T socket 370 motherboard - what are the best/most adequate Pentium III CPU for it?

Posted on 2020-08-20, 21:27

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Again, a good start, but I would consider a Geforce 3, Geforce 4 Ti variant or even a mid to high end Geforce FX . That last one would be overkill, TBH, but I am happy with my FX 5900. Anything newer than that is likely to have either backward compatibility or stability issues . The Geforce 4 MX …

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Re: Buying a Soltek SL-65KV2-T motherboard - what's the best Pentium III CPU for it?

Posted on 2020-08-20, 21:17

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My suggestion is to use what you can get cheaply for starters but keep an eye out for a 1400MHz Tualatin with 512k cache. IMHO, it is worth it . A good middle ground would be one of the Tualatin Celerons in the 1200MHz to 1400MHz range . TLDR: IMHO, you are lucky to have a Tualatin capable board, …

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Re: Buying a Soltek SL-65KV2-T motherboard - what's the best Pentium III CPU for it?

Posted on 2020-08-20, 21:03

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Best CPU is a 1400MHz Tualatin with 512 cache . More than 512MB with Windows 98SE makes it unstable unless patched . More than 512MB for Windows 9x is pointless, IMHO Thank you for your fast reply, in my area I'm able to find Pentium III's between 500 and 866mhz. Should I go by the fastest or is …

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Re: Buying a Soltek SL-65KV2-T motherboard - what's the best Pentium III CPU for it?

Posted on 2020-08-20, 20:54

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Best CPU is a 1400MHz Tualatin with 512 cache . More than 512MB with Windows 98SE makes it unstable unless patched . More than 512MB for Windows 9x is pointless, IMHO Thank you for your fast reply, in my area I'm able to find Pentium III's between 500 and 866mhz, maybe a little more but definitely …

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Buying a Soltek SL-65KV2-T socket 370 motherboard - what are the best/most adequate Pentium III CPU for it?

Posted on 2020-08-20, 20:26

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Hello everyone, I have the chance to buy a Soltek SL-65KV2-T socket 370 motherboard, and I would like your help in finding the best or most adequate Pentium III CPU for it, or a few references to guide my search: https://www.cnet.com/products/soltek-sl-65kv2-t-motherboard-atx-socket-370-pro133t/ …

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Re: Switched CPU's, no display - "weak" power - front panel lights won't switch on

Posted on 2020-08-11, 16:25

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If you plan to do that, I suggest you practice first on some unwanted plastic, before doing it on the actual socket. And for your PIII 866, I think there is a good chance it might still be ok, since 5s is not too long, and the CPU has thermal protection. Just don't do that again with another CPU, …

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Re: Switched CPU's, no display - "weak" power - front panel lights won't switch on

Posted on 2020-08-11, 16:16

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There is a method to "grow" back the plastic. The procedure is to apply a thin layer of super glue on top of the plastic you wish to grow, then sprinkle baking powder on it. Remove the excess powder and let it dry, then repeat the process in the direction you want it to grow (somewhat like 3D …

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Re: Switched CPU's, no display - "weak" power - front panel lights won't switch on

Posted on 2020-08-11, 15:40

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Thanks for the pics. Sadly there's no explaination of the jumpers printed on the PCB apart from (useless) FSB jumpers. I couldn't find a manual either and it seems like there's only the original BIOS for this board avaliable. I'm more and more convinced this motherboard actually has trouble …

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Re: Switched CPU's, no display - "weak" power - front panel lights won't switch on

Posted on 2020-08-11, 15:07

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Looking at your picture, apparently your board has jumpers to select which multiplier to use. Your 600MHz Celeron should run at 66x9, however the jumper info on the board doesn't mention a x9 multiplier. Looking at JP7, it seems to be jumpered for x3. Which is strange because as far as I know …

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Re: Switched CPU's, no display - "weak" power - front panel lights won't switch on

Posted on 2020-08-11, 14:52

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I will always have to apply thermal paste to a CPU like this in the future when the new heatsink and cooler arrive, could you please explain what is "bare core" and how do I apply the thermal paste when the time comes? Thank you so much. CPU's such as the Coppermine Pentium 3 you're using have a …

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Re: Switched CPU's, no display - "weak" power - front panel lights won't switch on

Posted on 2020-08-11, 14:39

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How did you clean the motherboard? It might have been damaged during cleaning, for example due to static discharge. Does the power supply fan still turn on? If one of the retaining clips for the heatsink broke off, you might still be able to use one that uses the outer (larger) plastic clips. …

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Re: Switched CPU's, no display - "weak" power - front panel lights won't switch on

Posted on 2020-08-11, 14:28

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That's not how you apply thermal paste to a bare-core CPU (or any CPU for that matter). I hope it was non-conductive paste. Hello, this was already after many mistakes on my part regarding the CPUs that I wrongfully tested. Right now I'm only counting on keeping the motherboard, if that even …

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Re: Switched CPU's, no display - "weak" power - front panel lights won't switch on

Posted on 2020-08-11, 14:05

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Happy to help! 👍 Could you post some pictures of your board, ideally with the name visible on it? The initial (and only) BIOS release is from August 2000 if the notes I found can be trusted. All Coppermine PIIIs were released by then so it would be strange not to support them but then again this is …

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Re: Switched CPU's, no display - "weak" power - front panel lights won't switch on

Posted on 2020-08-10, 22:55

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The board should be able to drive the 866MHz chip. Either the chip is dead (which might have happened by your own hand) or the motherboard has issues. Have you tried updating the BIOS by any chance? Maybe there's an issue with detection of newer CPUs that prevents POST and got fixed in later BIOS. …

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Re: Switched CPU's, no display - "weak" power - front panel lights won't switch on

Posted on 2020-08-10, 20:55

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Sorry, dude, but from what you describe you did this could be anything. First you should never run a CPU with a double digit (or higher) TDP without a heatsink or at least some thermal mass to draw heat away from the silicon die. The Coppermine CPUs do have some thermal protection but with a little …

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