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Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-05, 07:07

Thank you guy! Glad you like the build. :happy: I'm very excited, Phil likes my computer! :blush: Loving your videos. Your Voodoo 2 SLI Sleeper PC Video was the reason I ordered the Voodoo 2s. So the blurring problem is caused by higher framerates, I kind of figured this myself, but wasn't quite …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-05, 07:19

by PhilsComputerLab

in Marvin \ System Specs

:blush: The V2 SLI sleeper was lots of fun to build. V5 prices are out of control. But not much one can do about it. V2 SLI / V3 is great for 1024 x 768 gaming, it's only if you want higher resolution that the V5 makes sense. A shame 3dfx bankrupted so early as now we always have to compromise or …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-05, 07:39

by Hellistor

in Marvin \ System Specs

I should build a sleeper PC as well, but put my modern system in an old beige tower. Would certainly deter theft :lol: For my purposes 1024x768 is enough. It's the resolution I was aiming for. 800x600 is a bit rough for me but 1024 is fine. Don't we all wish that 3dfx was still around? While Nvidia …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-05, 07:55

by PhilsComputerLab

in Marvin \ System Specs

Yea the compatibility and "just works" is why 3dfx cards are so loved. Nvidia is great, but cards from that era you do have to try out a few drivers depending on the game. I like the idea of a reverse sleeper PC 😀

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-05, 11:17

by feipoa

in Marvin \ System Specs

Very slick looking case. It kinds reminds me of some Dell cases. I really prefer dual Slot-1 440BX systems over the newer socket 370 platform - they have a stronger vintage feel to them and at the time of release, they were absurdly expensive. I too have a pair of 1000 MHz slot 1 coppermines w/100 …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-05, 12:30

by Hellistor

in Marvin \ System Specs

I love this case. I had it for at least 14 years. The DVD drive as well. It's loud and screams when you open it but to me that's the sound of my childhood. I prefer the Slot motherboards as well. They look much better in my opinion, especially with SMP. Having two socketed CPUs on a motherboard …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-05, 21:11

by feipoa

in Marvin \ System Specs

Attached is my Dell Precision Workstation 410. The case grills are similar to yours. It had a 64-bit PCI slot specifically for a Dell RAID card, however I do not have the RAID card. I'm sure it is hard to find. The machine cost me $4100 USD in 1998, which is around $6000 today. Came with dual PII- …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-05, 21:37

by Hellistor

in Marvin \ System Specs

Very nice Workstation! The motherboard form factor is very interesting. The price breakdown goes somethign like this. All in USD. I used manufacturers price when I could, so it might have been cheaper to buy in a store. It's only a rough estimate, I didn't spend much time hunting down all the …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-05, 22:50

by ynari

in Marvin \ System Specs

pentium III CPUs weren't that expensive, unless it was at the moment of release - I had two, but sold one. 600 is definitely high for two Voodoo 2s, they were somewhere between 180 and 200 GBP new, unless you're adjusting for inflation. I've got a P6DGS with the remaining 1GHz 100MHz P3 in the loft, …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-06, 06:53

by Hellistor

in Marvin \ System Specs

The prices I mentioned are in USD not in GBP, however I just realized a an error I made which pretty much throws off the whole calculation. I forgot that prices in the USA are usually posted without tax, so most likely any price I said before is wrong. Let's just leave it at: "It was very very …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-06, 07:20

by feipoa

in Marvin \ System Specs

The 440BX was renowned for its speed and stability. I used my dual PIII-850 as my everything PC until around 2013. It was very difficult to crash that computer. Finding the right combination of hardware and drivers for VIA-based motherboards can be trying. EDIT: I was looking for a story post I did …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-06, 07:31

by Hellistor

in Marvin \ System Specs

I spent the last two days trying out different combinations of hardware and drivers on those two motherboards and nothing helped the graphics speed. I'm quite annoyed at those boards by now. Testing both a 500MHz and 550MHz Pentium III, several sticks of RAM, a GF2 MX400 and a Kyro II as well as a …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-06, 18:03

by archsan

in Marvin \ System Specs

Hey Hellistor, I like that Integris case so much! Classy looking and the build quality also seems very good (it's nigh impossible to get this kind of vintage case today on the market). Has it always retained that greyish beige, or did you have to clean it up at some point (i.e. because of yellowing …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-06, 20:11

by Hellistor

in Marvin \ System Specs

I wish there was still some manufacturers making beige cases or beige PC stuff in general. If I had the choice between black and beige I'd choose beige most of the time. Wish my modern PC setup was beige. I like the look of the Nanoxia Deep Silence 5, with a coat of paint that could look very nice …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-06, 23:08

by PhilsComputerLab

in Marvin \ System Specs

Funny how back in the day having a black case was unique, now it's the other way round 😀

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-07, 01:19

by Tetrium

in Marvin \ System Specs

PhilsComputerLab wrote: Funny how back in the day having a black case was unique, now it's the other way round 😀 You should try a silver case 😜. And congrats on your promotion, soldier! 😁

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-07, 01:59

by feipoa

in Marvin \ System Specs

Hellistor wrote: Wish my modern PC setup was beige. My "modern" setup is still all beige. Wouldn't have it any other way.

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-07, 08:11

by Hellistor

in Marvin \ System Specs

Hehe yeah, I remember really wanting a black case back then. How our tastes change. It's probably mostly nostalgia now but still. I'd like to use a beige setup as well but short of painting my entire setup I'd have to give up quite a few modern conveniences. No 144hz widescreen monitor, no backlit …

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-07, 13:12

by chinny22

in Marvin \ System Specs

This is my Duel P3 SLI machine Asus P2B-DS Build Also agree Slot 1 seems more special then socket systems. This is easily my most used retro box, Dos up through to early XP games. The 2 FDD's DO look sexy!

Re: My dual 1GHZ PIII Monster, I call it "The Witch Doctor"

Posted on 2016-06-07, 22:47

by Hellistor

in Marvin \ System Specs

That looks very nice. Loving the 5 1/4' audio bay. I'd love to have the version for my SB Live!. Plugging in headphones is a bit of a hassle without it. Same here, it's my most used retro box. Those dual floppies are not just for show, they're quite handy. If I have to check the contents of a pile …

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