Re: Old harddrives -- any love?

Posted on 2014-09-15, 01:11

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by JoeCorrado

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Someone mentioned Maxtors, and they are very reliable drives, not just certain models. I've owned about 20 over the years and none of them ever died on me, not even ebay-bought ones. I also, have not, so far as I can recall- ever had a Maxtor go completely dead on me. My loyalty to these old IDE …

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Re: Old harddrives -- any love?

Posted on 2014-09-14, 01:12

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by JoeCorrado

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You can still get NOS drives on ebay but they are getting harder to find and more expensive. Maxtor drives are my favorites and I have used them whenever possible in my retro builds from DOS 6.22 through to XP. Earlier this year I landed a lot of 4 NOS Western Digital IDE (32gb) drives off ebay, and …

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Re: What were your first computer(s)?

Posted on 2014-09-13, 05:03

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by JoeCorrado

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386SX-25 Don't remember that much about it other than being pretty sure about these few items: Micron OS GeoWorks 1 mb Ram 20 mb HD 3.5" floppy Cirrus Logic based video card PC Speaker I remember it was a big deal when I got an actual driver to use the PC speaker and then later on, picking up the …

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Re: Video build-log: MS-DOS / W95 Hybrid Gaming PC with 3DFX Voodoo

Posted on 2014-09-08, 05:08

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by JoeCorrado

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Woo-hoo! All is right in the world. 😀

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Re: Video build-log: MS-DOS / W95 Hybrid Gaming PC with 3DFX Voodoo

Posted on 2014-09-02, 07:07

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by JoeCorrado

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What happened to these videos? Removed them because of the music I used. Might do new ones one day. Really? What was wrong with the music for Heaven's sake? That was one of the best legacy build videos ever. In fact, it was that particular video that got me started in the retro computing thing. Now …

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Re: Wont it be weird to look back at old photo's? lol

Posted on 2014-08-07, 21:12

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by JoeCorrado

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In 15 years (if I make it), I'll be middle-aged. That's the main problem. :wink: In fifteen years (if I make it) I'll be well into retirement. That is not much of a problem in and of itself. The real problem is that I will have reached the age to where I am older than those guys doing the Viagra …

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Re: Vintage hardware lovers - do you really love vintage hardware or simply pragmatism?

Posted on 2014-08-07, 03:49

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by JoeCorrado

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Yea old newish Nvidia, AMD and Intel graphics have aspect ratio settings. Many new monitors do as well with some having a dedicated 4:3 button at the front of the unit. I have an LG FLATRON W2252TQ that comes complete with a button that is simply labeled "FUN" on it. Can't get much simpler than …

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Re: Vintage hardware lovers - do you really love vintage hardware or simply pragmatism?

Posted on 2014-08-07, 03:49

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by JoeCorrado

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deleted... double post.

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Re: Vintage hardware lovers - do you really love vintage hardware or simply pragmatism?

Posted on 2014-08-07, 03:41

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But if I have to choose between DOSBOX and a real 486 machine, I would choose DOSBOX Blasphemy! It is MORE than simply using old hardware to play old games. Playing the old games on DosBox may be easier, cheaper and faster... but it is kind of like kissing your sister. The old hardware has a …

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Re: Does this annoy anyone else?

Posted on 2014-08-07, 03:19

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by JoeCorrado

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SquallStrife wrote: If inconsequential, trivial shit like this "annoys" you people, how do you cope with the rest of your lives? Isn't there a pill for that? 😉

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Re: Phil's Voodoo 2 (and SLI) processor Scaling project - 65 pages, 875 benchmark results

Posted on 2014-07-16, 01:25

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by JoeCorrado

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Wow, Phil !! To say that you did an excellent job here seems almost an understatement. Quite impressive! And the kind of stuff that would (could) only be produced by somebody who is truly dedicated to the subject. People will be saying thank you for your efforts in producing, assembling. and …

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Re: What is your age?

Posted on 2014-07-12, 08:27

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by JoeCorrado

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I'll be 54 this month, married for 35 years this year, 4 children and 7 grandkids so far. 😉 snorg wrote: ...it would be nice to have the knees of an 18 or 25 year old again. 🤣 It would be nice to have just about anything of an 18 or 25 year old again... heck, I'd take 35 or 45 at this point!

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Re: If you could let it all go

Posted on 2014-07-12, 08:06

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by JoeCorrado

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Prices are only going up so I don't think I would do it. I got a nice little collection that will keep me busy for a very long time. I think I would regret selling it even for a few thousand dollars. What would I do with the money? I do know lots of people that got burried and gave up their hobby : …

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Re: How does the modern generation view 31 year old gamers and pc enthusiasts

Posted on 2014-06-15, 00:00

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by JoeCorrado

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I'm pretty sure most younger people think we are lame. But it's a mistake to assume that because "millenials" grew up with more advanced technology that they have a better understanding of it. Modern electronics are so complex they might as well be magic. I KNOW that the youngsters (under 40) who I …

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Re: Can 90's-era joysticks work on modern comps?

Posted on 2014-06-08, 04:11

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by JoeCorrado

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I'd love for my 95 machine to just recognize a USB port! 🤣

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2014-06-08, 04:09

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by JoeCorrado

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/\ It doesn't get much more original equipment than that! I think Diamond did a great job with their Monster 3D releases of the Voodoo cards. /\ What will you be pairing it up with?

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Re: Can 90's-era joysticks work on modern comps?

Posted on 2014-06-08, 03:55

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by JoeCorrado

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There are drivers for some older game controllers here in the Vogons drivers area. Also, appropriate drivers can often be located by simply doing a bit of research on Google. You could also specify what controllers you are trying to use and get more specific help. And finally, you could simply try …

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Re: 3dfx hardware: worth the money?

Posted on 2014-06-01, 16:55

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by JoeCorrado

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If you are a "collector" of period specific hardware- regardless of whether the collection is premised on historic, entertainment, or investment value- there is no doubt that the 3dfx cards are worth including. These cards played an important role in computing. They literally changed the rules of …

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Re: Maximum PC Back Issues on Google Books

Posted on 2014-05-31, 16:37

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by JoeCorrado

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Artex wrote: Yep, lots of cool stuff - Rendition Verite, NEC PowerVR, 3DFX.. all the classics! I own a small collection of the original Boot Magazines in hard copy, along with the included CDs. Also have a hand full of the Voodoo 3DFX (quarterly) magazines. Cool stuff and a great way to travel back …

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Re: RANT: Did i just get a second faulty Voodoo 2? Oh well..

Posted on 2014-05-28, 21:03

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by JoeCorrado

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I have one of the original Diamond Monster 3D cards, and three of the Diamond branded V2 cards - each and every one came to me in perfect working condition. No overheating at all, although when I replaced an 8 MB V2 card for two 12 MB cards in SLI I did add a fan blowing into the case right on top …

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