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Re: Direct3D gaming with a PCI videocard on an AMD K6-2 platform on windows 98se

Posted on 2020-10-24, 19:26

RetroSpector78 wrote on 2020-10-24, 18:48: [*]There is 1 256MB PC133 stick in the motherboard. This might be part of the problem, actually (especially with a non-plus K6-2 CPU). If you can, remove the 256 MB module, and use a 128 MB memory module instead. And while you're at it, also make sure that …

Re: Direct3D gaming with a PCI videocard on an AMD K6-2 platform on windows 98se

Posted on 2020-10-24, 19:47

by RetroSpector78

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This might be part of the problem, actually (especially with a non-plus K6-2 CPU). If you can, remove the 256 MB module, and use a 128 MB memory module instead. And while you're at it, also make sure that "External cache" is enabled in the BIOS. Very few bios options ... there is a read-only entry …

Re: Direct3D gaming with a PCI videocard on an AMD K6-2 platform on windows 98se

Posted on 2020-10-25, 00:38

by Pierre32

in Marvin \ Video

I've just been through a very similar scenario, although not quite similar enough to be helpful to you. My system is an Aptiva 2196, which is a small form factor machine with K6-2+ 533 and SiS onboard everything. As soon as I got it the search was on for a PCI sound card & video card - but the …

Re: Direct3D gaming with a PCI videocard on an AMD K6-2 platform on windows 98se

Posted on 2020-10-25, 10:29

by Pierre32

in Marvin \ Video

Curious stuff indeed. I'm not experienced with benchmarking, but I can say I watched all the tests right through (SiS and Nvidia) and didn't note any visual differences (apart from FPS differences).

Re: Direct3D gaming with a PCI videocard on an AMD K6-2 platform on windows 98se

Posted on 2020-10-25, 13:38

by RichB93

in Marvin \ Video

A vote for the 4000XT - I like quirky stuff, and the Kyro is just that. Disappointing that mine bit the dust, would love to get a replacement but they're so costly now!

Re: Direct3D gaming with a PCI videocard on an AMD K6-2 platform on windows 98se

Posted on 2020-10-25, 13:52

by RetroSpector78

in Marvin \ Video

A vote for the 4000XT - I like quirky stuff, and the Kyro is just that. Disappointing that mine bit the dust, would love to get a replacement but they're so costly now! It's also on my list, but haven't found one for the good price yet. Geforce 2 MX 400 seems to be working fine also, but something …

Re: Direct3D gaming with a PCI videocard on an AMD K6-2 platform on windows 98se

Posted on 2020-10-25, 14:54

by bloodem

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Did you try with an 128 MB memory module instead of 256 MB? With the 256 MB memory module you are exceeding the max cacheable area, which can severely affect performance with a non plus K6-2 CPU.

Re: Direct3D gaming with a PCI videocard on an AMD K6-2 platform on windows 98se

Posted on 2020-10-26, 17:51

by bloodem

in Marvin \ Video

Seems that other people complained in the past about performance issues with the SiS530 chipset (even when using a K6-2+ CPU). Apparently the solution was to "toggle some BIOS settings" (but it's unclear which settings those were): https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=373660#p373660 Not sure how …

Re: AMD K6 3DMARK, aiming for stars.

Posted on 2020-10-27, 22:37

by frankmonk

in Marvin \ Video

So just use a EEPROM flasher to flash it back to the stock and/or reflash it with the modified BIOS. I wouldn't necessarily just junk the board because of a bad flash. I don’t give a junk )) Stock bios was wasted by awdflash) I’ve found some bios and will try Plus CPUs with it tomorrow. Update: …

Re: AMD K6 3DMARK, aiming for stars.

Posted on 2020-10-29, 14:12

by Mentat-vvo

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So just use a EEPROM flasher to flash it back to the stock and/or reflash it with the modified BIOS. I wouldn't necessarily just junk the board because of a bad flash. I don’t give a junk )) Stock bios was wasted by awdflash) I’ve found some bios and will try Plus CPUs with it tomorrow. Update: …

dgVoodoo2 AMD vs Nvidia

Posted on 2020-11-04, 19:51

by DosFreak

in dgVoodoo General

Dege, Seeing how the new ATI cards are coming out soon are you tracking any issues as far as Nvidia vs ATI and which one is better as far as compatibility with dgvoodoo2? As far as support which one has provided better support as far as fixing bugs in their drivers or feature levels?

Re: Turbo switch with Zida 4DPS ver 2.1 with AMD AM5x86-P75 133 MHz CPU

Posted on 2020-11-15, 10:07

by keropi

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I am also using the same cpu+mobo+500A combo, for me turbo switch does nothing at all all I can use are the keyboard speed shortcuts: ctrl+alt+PLUS/MINUS it would be interesting to hear if a solution exists for this problem

Re: Turbo switch with Zida 4DPS ver 2.1 with AMD AM5x86-P75 133 MHz CPU

Posted on 2020-11-15, 10:58

by adi88

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Wow! Thanks again, keropi :) Very useful information, as always. I actually didn't know about the CTRL + ALT + Plus/Minus combo. Now, the only issue is that, on the AM5x86, the performance drops too much (7.8 FPS in 3DBench 1.0c). That's way too slow... It seems that it disables both the L1 and L2 …

Re: AMD DX4 100MHz build

Posted on 2020-11-16, 16:16

by RetroSpector78

in Marvin \ System Specs

Some additional pictures : Still using the Seagate to boot (love the sound) Screenshot 2020-11-16 at 16.50.34.png Some extra flash storage. Screenshot 2020-11-16 at 16.51.57.png The Philips single speed CDROM with interface card Screenshot 2020-11-16 at 16.51.14.png 3COM ethernet card (great support …

Re: AMD DX4 100MHz build

Posted on 2020-11-16, 18:39

by PC-Engineer

in Marvin \ System Specs

Very nice system. I like the composition, very harmonious. Also the old Microsoft mouse and the Typhoon speakers fit very well into the picture. Maybe a S3 864, Mach64 or CL GD5434 would fit a bit better into the time context, but that's high level criticism. The Philips CD drive was my very first, …

Re: AMD DX4 100MHz build

Posted on 2020-11-16, 20:59

by Intel486dx33

in Marvin \ System Specs

Speedsys and topbench.

Re: AMD DX4 100MHz build

Posted on 2020-11-17, 01:51

by kdr

in Marvin \ System Specs

Cool, that's the exact same CD-ROM and interface card as what I found in a recent 486 purchase! When I bought the system I thought I was getting luck and it had a strange or exotic sound card, but nooooooo it was just the CD Audio output jacks on the Philips CD interface card. 😀

Re: AMD DX4 100MHz build

Posted on 2020-11-17, 09:29

by chinny22

in Marvin \ System Specs

Good memories, That CPU, HDD combo matches what my mate got in mid/late 95. It was fast compared to our early 95' DX2/66 420 MB HDD although he's was a pure ISA machine and ours was VLB. none of us had 16MB RAM till years later ;) Phils benchmark suite used to have a corresponding post, not sure if …

Re: AMD DX4 100MHz build

Posted on 2020-11-17, 14:40

by Intel486dx33

in Marvin \ System Specs

If you posts your Speedsys and topbench results I can compare with my VLB 486dx4-100 build.

Re: AMD DX4 100MHz build

Posted on 2020-11-18, 14:20

by Disruptor

in Marvin \ System Specs

Oh, you have the write through version of the Am486DX4. Can you post a picture from the bottom side of your ST3660A please? Which SRAM and DRAM timing do you have in your BIOS?

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