Re: 3dfx Archives - The Collection & Discussions Thread

Posted on 2011-09-23, 15:36

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by batracio

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By the way, I was wondering what that "Creative Graphics Blaster 3D" image was, so I ended up downloading it, and it happens to be a driver release for Cirrus Logic Laguna 3D. Cool stuff to have, but it has nothing to do with 3dfx actually.

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Re: 3dfx Archives - The Collection & Discussions Thread

Posted on 2011-09-23, 04:03

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by batracio

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I was still getting image errors with BIN/CUE format, so I tried with the DVD-ROM reader instead of the CD-ROM reader, and finally got a perfect image. Canopus Pure3D Drivers and Utilities CD BIN/CUE Image: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8KZNVLPU (Previous link should be replaced with this one)

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Re: 3dfx Archives - The Collection & Discussions Thread

Posted on 2011-09-22, 19:58

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by batracio

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You guys should be sure to run a verify pass on the image you create. Sometimes CDROM drives do stupid stuff like not notice read errors. Followed your advice and verified the images I have made so far. No problem with 3dfx Voodoo 4/5 and Creative Voodoo2 images, but I found some miscompares in …

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Re: 3dfx Archives - The Collection & Discussions Thread

Posted on 2011-09-22, 19:29

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by batracio

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7-zip Ultra compression produces incredible tiny archived images, so I just uploaded another ISO with my humble 1 Mb/512Kb DSL. Creative 3D Blaster Voodoo2 Installation CD Image: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y44XKZMR

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Re: 3dfx Archives - The Collection & Discussions Thread

Posted on 2011-09-22, 05:09

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by batracio

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Sorry, I cannot make scans/pictures right now. Canopus Pure 3D Driver Disk Image: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2N2IFCH5

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Re: 3dfx Archives - The Collection & Discussions Thread

Posted on 2011-09-21, 19:02

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3dfx Voodoo 4/5 Series Driver Install Disk Image: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0TFXLKN9

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Re: 3dfx Archives - The Collection & Discussions Thread

Posted on 2011-09-21, 14:24

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by batracio

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I have the CDs for Guillemot Maxi Gamer 3Dfx (Voodoo1), Canopus Pure3D (Voodoo1), Diamond Monster I & II (it's a '98 CD release with drivers for both Voodoo1 and Voodoo2 cards), Creative 3D Blaster Voodoo2, and 3dfx Voodoo 4/5 (again a single CD release for both cards). It will take ages to upload …

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Re: 3dfx Archives - The Collection & Discussions Thread

Posted on 2011-09-21, 01:55

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by batracio

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I have the CDs for Guillemot Maxi Gamer 3Dfx (Voodoo1), Canopus Pure3D (Voodoo1), Diamond Monster I & II (it's a '98 CD release with drivers for both Voodoo1 and Voodoo2 cards), Creative 3D Blaster Voodoo2, and 3dfx Voodoo 4/5 (again a single CD release for both cards). It will take ages to upload …

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Re: Need help upgrading RAM in S3 VLB video card

Posted on 2011-09-15, 18:55

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by batracio

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OK, but that info is true for 64-bit cards only. IIRC, S3 805 is a 32-bit card.

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Re: Need help upgrading RAM in S3 VLB video card

Posted on 2011-09-15, 17:31

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by batracio

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The memory chips are only to can use a lot higher resolution.. because it can adress more with more memory on this board. The card wouldnt get faster.. Actually each of those chips has a 16-bit interface. When used in pairs, they allow the resulting 1 MB of RAM to be addressed by a 32-bit width bus …

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Re: Need help upgrading RAM in S3 VLB video card

Posted on 2011-09-15, 11:41

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by batracio

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I have the exact same card and successfully upgraded it with standard 256K x 16 bits EDO DRAM chips.

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Re: 8mb V2 vs 12mb

Posted on 2011-09-09, 15:44

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by batracio

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My point is that I've never heard or read a report of a successful 8 + 12 MB SLI. I mean someone actually doing it by themselves. I encourage anyone who has both models to give it a try and report back. I'd do it myself if I had an 8MB Voodoo2. Hi batracio, here you are another report of a …

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Re: Help me trying to repair a friend's computer

Posted on 2011-09-08, 23:22

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by batracio

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Hi eL_PuSHeR, I found a cheaper replacement in Spanish eBay. It's an Asus P4P800-something motherboard, like your friend's one: http://www.ebay.es/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI … em=120771686972

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Re: Is there a systray app to easily select primary/secondary D3D device? FOUND!!!

Posted on 2011-09-08, 10:12

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by batracio

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Ok, then I screwed up something in my own system and not in the exe. Nice! 😅

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Re: Is there a systray app to easily select primary/secondary D3D device? FOUND!!!

Posted on 2011-09-08, 09:57

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by batracio

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Yes, those are the options. When running the program, do you get the menu with PowerVR filtering modes, or the simple one with D3D HAL options only?

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Re: Is there a systray app to easily select primary/secondary D3D device? FOUND!!!

Posted on 2011-09-08, 04:07

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by batracio

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I have added a quit option to menu. It works, but it was a bit hard to achieve and I may have broken something else. I didn't use code injection, just plain old hex editing. There were only 8 unused bytes left at the end of the DialogProc code, and I needed at least 24 bytes to insert a jump address …

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Re: Is there a systray app to easily select primary/secondary D3D device? FOUND!!!

Posted on 2011-09-07, 15:06

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by batracio

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I don't find the 'no powervr' hack useful. I have two Matrox m3D cards, so I kept the PowerVR stuff because it is useful for me too. I guess keropi does not have any PCX1 or PCX2 card. By the way keropi, wouldn't you prefer the PowerVR option to be replaced by a Quit option? I could not find an …

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Re: Is there a systray app to easily select primary/secondary D3D device?

Posted on 2011-09-07, 00:45

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by batracio

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I have patched 3DCC.exe and now it doesn't show the startup box. I followed TheLazy1's advice and replaced the DialogBoxParam API call with NOPs.

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Re: Is there a systray app to easily select primary/secondary D3D device?

Posted on 2011-09-06, 15:52

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by batracio

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Post a download link for 3DCC, please. You just want the welcome popup not to appear, but not to completely disable the options window, right? EDIT: misspelled "lick" changed to "link". My spelling sucks... or licks.

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Re: Is there a systray app to easily select primary/secondary D3D device?

Posted on 2011-09-06, 15:42

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by batracio

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I have no idea if this would work: 1) Open in debugger 2) Find out which API function is used to display the window (ShowWindow()?) 3) Replace call with nop/0x90 It's not quite as simple as that and it may not even work but if you're bored it might be worth a try. There will be an API call to …

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