Build log - Windows XP DX9 EAX AMD Retro Gaming PC

Posted on 2015-11-26, 12:33

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by PhilsComputerLab

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… I always go with Intel + Nvidia, so this time AMD is getting some love and we will see if I run … is a MSI K9A2VM-FD. This board has the AMD 780V+SB700 chipsets with DDR2: http://i.imgur.com/eFLufMNl. … ! Spoilt for choice, but this is the only suitable AMD card I have. I believe it performs on the level …

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Where to get AMD CPU microcode updates for BIOS MOD?

Posted on 2016-01-04, 16:40

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by kanecvr

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Hi guys. I recently recieved an AMD FX 8230e CPU as a prize and I'd like … for this motherboard's AMI bios to support the latest AMD AM3+ CPUs. I'm currently trying to mod the … using MMTOOL and AMIBCP 3.46, but I can't find AMD CPU Microcode updates ANYWARE. Finding Intel CPU microcode was very …

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Re: Where to get AMD CPU microcode updates for BIOS MOD?

Posted on 2016-01-07, 01:52

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by alexanrs

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… socketed chips for mobile. The only reason AMD tries so hard to keep processors compatible … and offer underwhelming performance, if an existing AMD user were to upgrade and they did … chip or a motherboard+processor combo, making staying with AMD a more attractive option. Intel doesn't do that because …

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SDL on AMD cards renders bolder lines?

Posted on 2016-04-20, 07:24

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by lucky7456969

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… rendering of SDL with Intel HD 3000 and AMD HD 5770, I found that AMD HD 5770 renders the graphics/dosbox with double … strengthen the thickness of the stroke. How can I make the AMD work like the Intel iGPU, so that the line-stroke …

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Re: AMD XP rig ideas

Posted on 2016-04-25, 21:49

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by buckeye

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Sorry, didn't elaborate. AMD XP meaning windows XP, AMD cpu whatever would be comparable or superior to a p4. Like I … handle OK. I've found a rig for sale with the following: AMD 3400+ processor on a MSI K9VGM-V motherboard. Socket AM2 (940) with …

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Re: Comeback for AMD?

Posted on 2016-07-01, 16:08

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by Tiger433

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Not comeback, rather beginning of end of AMD, they relased RX480 overpriced in Poland, that card draw to … , even their FX processors burning mainboards VRM`s, I don`t believe in AMD and their ZEN processor, propably they do with him that …

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Re: Comeback for AMD?

Posted on 2016-07-02, 04:11

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by snorg

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I think AMD will correct the power issue with some kind of bios … Zen is going to be the turnaround point for AMD. I have both AMD and Intel and an N-vidia gear in my systems …

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Re: Comeback for AMD?

Posted on 2016-07-02, 08:07

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by Scali

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… devs that were active. I rarely ever saw AMD people engaging in any conversation. AMD also took ages to deliver a working driver for … DX12. nVidia and Intel had them ready months earlier. AMD totally dropped the ball here. Intel would probably be able …

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Re: AMD ZEN, what do you folks think?

Posted on 2016-07-04, 04:08

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by Rhuwyn

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I still think the Phenom II was the last good AMD processor. Last AMD CPU I used in my main machine when it was modern … was an AMD Athlon X2 4400+. I just picked up a Phenom II X4 though …

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Re: AMD ZEN, what do you folks think?

Posted on 2016-07-06, 23:17

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by Oldskoolmaniac

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… put it this way i spent $250 new on the AMD FX8350 and the Intel is normally $600+ range, so … but not enough for my to hate it. Does AMD have pretty good value for their performance? you betcha … it does. Do you think AMD will make comeback? Im hoping it does, sure it …

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Re: AMD ZEN, what do you folks think?

Posted on 2016-07-08, 09:17

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by Tetrium

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… , sure an i5 or i7 costs more than a typical AMD FX setup, BUT both are very affordable! It's not like … Intel is $800 and AMD sells for $500. This used to the case in … faster at all on his Bulldozer. I don't know what AMD will be doing with Zen, but I've learned to be …

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Re: Comeback for AMD? [Polaris]

Posted on 2016-07-13, 19:01

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by Scali

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… x86. Since the Pentium Pro, both Intel and AMD had followed the same basic design principles. When … better on Pentium III and Athlon systems. Likewise, when AMD deviated from this with their Bulldozer, it was a … for future GPUs. In which case, nVidia and AMD had better make sure that their future GPUs …

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Re: AMD DX2 vs Intel DX2 66mhz

Posted on 2016-07-26, 07:47

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by Scali

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Also Moraff had obnoxiously shilled AMD 286-486 cpus in the day as being … it :P The whole thing is a bit weird anyway, since AMD was always a generation behind. By the time fast 286s came … faster CPUs there. People tend to make it sound like AMD had the performance crown back then, but they didn't. …

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Re: AMD DX2 vs Intel DX2 66mhz

Posted on 2016-07-26, 16:12

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by firage

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Also Moraff had obnoxiously shilled AMD 286-486 cpus in the day as being … it :P The whole thing is a bit weird anyway, since AMD was always a generation behind. By the time fast 286s came … faster CPUs there. People tend to make it sound like AMD had the performance crown back then, but they didn't. …

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Re: AMD DX2 vs Intel DX2 66mhz

Posted on 2016-07-31, 14:55

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by chinny22

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… have always been the market leader. Even when AMD products are technically better its still the case of … with Intel as possible" Its why I don't blame AMD for inventing the PR scheme which many said was a … which they have spent loads of money on R&D for, AMD, Cyrix, etc where happy to spend a lot less …

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Re: AMD DX2 vs Intel DX2 66mhz

Posted on 2016-07-31, 15:02

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by Scali

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Its why I don't blame AMD for inventing the PR scheme which many said … just more efficient Cyrix used the PR-rating before AMD did, on their 6x86 series. The rating in … introduced, which is basically the same flawed concept. However, AMD did not adjust their ratings, despite newer, faster generations …

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Re: Comeback for AMD? [Polaris]

Posted on 2016-10-30, 02:02

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by agent_x007

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… has limited DirectX 12 support : AMD does not have support for these features at all, and … is what DirectX 12 minimum feature set looks like - and AMD supports it). Gamers don't care about APIs or feature levels …

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Re: Comeback for AMD? [Polaris]

Posted on 2016-10-30, 09:17

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by Scali

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Well, you claimed AMD Polaris has limited DirectX 12 support … argument. As I already said, it's all irrelevant. AMD just doesn't support the features, no matter how you … for conservative rasterization and rasterizer ordered views. Which obviously AMD still doesn't support, because as I said, it's …

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Re: AMD 754/939/SLI for retro PC discussion

Posted on 2016-11-18, 20:44

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by kithylin

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… 939 and it was one of my favorite AMD sockets. Also the last / fastest AMD system I ever owned in all my history … . I switched to Intel after that and never got to experience anything else from AMD …

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Re: AMD 754/939/SLI for retro PC discussion

Posted on 2016-11-18, 21:15

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by stamasd

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miss 939 and it was one of my favorite AMD sockets. It was, wasn't it? I remember when … it was introduced as the ultimate AMD platform to own, that would continue to be supported … Bridge, what a disappointment that was. I went back to AMD from that, and I'm still on AM3+ for my main …

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