First post, by adalbert
I installed Zotac GT520 in PCI slot of Tualatin Pentium 3 build. I performed some tests under Windows 7, 3dmark2001 score was kind of dissapointing (less than 7000 pts, AGP GF4Ti was much better), but maybe under Windows XP would perform better. But the most interesting part was hardware video decompression - it played back 1080p 60fps video with less than 40% cpu usage 😀 It even managed to open 4K 30 fps file, but with heavy stuttering. So I was wondering if I could use that video acceleration with Socket 7 CPU. I installed that card in SiS530 mainboard, but I only got blank screen. Is there a point in trying to use that GPU with other SS7 mainboards, or is it guaranteed to fail because of incompatible instruction set, PCI standard etc.? Is SSE required with Fermi architecture cards?
Repair/electronic stuff videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/adalbertfix
ISA Wi-fi + USB in T3200SXC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX30t3lYezs
GUI programming for Windows 3.11 (the easy way): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6L272OApVg