First post, by BitWrangler
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Hi Vogons,
I am plotting a socket 7 limited space/compact build, and it dawned on me that most of the basic PCI that I have around are full bracket height, or only a little shorter. I am remembering a short SiS 6326 PCI years ago, but I have not come across it recently.
What I need it to do... DOS games and Win95, 2D is fine, early 3D stuff would be nice, as long as it doesn't skimp DOS modes. Also I don't want anything too high power, I have actually some DX9 up low pro PCI, but they are unsuitable for this build. I wish to avoid jet engine loud cooling solutions by running up the power requirements too high, I am aiming for something like 60W total.
So apart from possibly the remade Rage XLs I am looking for 2nd half of 90s only cards that are short. Hopefully un-special generic ones that don't go for $$$.
I guess the remade RageXLs seem like the default choice as they are cheap and available. I have done the driver dance back in the day with originals and I know what I'm in for to get the 3D working anywhere near reasonable. I understand the voltage problems and why they might be picky about boards. What I don't see mentioned about them is whether their supplied BIOS is cutting low DOS modes, and whether a former retail or OEM BIOS is 100% working and supports them properly if they are.
I had a browse through what was on RetroWeb so far and didn't see anything I didn't know about, though I think they've only got a fraction of what VGAMuseum has, but that site doesn't seem to be searchable or browsable in a convenient way to look for them there. Plus IDK if the cards I am trying to find have been interesting or remarkable in any ways at all to attract much attention from collectors or retroheads.
TIA for any hints..
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