Re: My Win7/XP build with 2 CPU 16 thread's, 4 GPU crossfire, 2 PSU build

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by chinny22

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I can imagine Dell offering the riser as a complete unit with CPU, cooler and RAM pre-installed. Does make for an easier upgrade for the end user if needed (read faster/ less downtime) I'm sure they did, maybe not pre installed but all the parts and that's a good point. You can fit the CPU/RAM …

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Re: Help with Compaq Elite 4/75CX

Posted on Yesterday, 10:49

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by chinny22

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Glad its up and running, its a nice laptop not that I've owned one. That era had some real nice docking stations. They all had VGA, PS2 ports, etc but also added the below which could be useful MiniStation Base gives you networking and somewhat useful External SCSI, although finding good SCSI CD …

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Re: Accessing windows network without Internet on XP

Posted on 2021-03-03, 16:35

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by chinny22

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This is pretty easy, It looks harder then it really is. Step 1. make sure both machines are in the same workgroup, name doesn't matter just as long as they match. https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=140590#a1 Step 2. Log onto both PC's using the same username and password, You do …

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Re: Help with Compaq Elite 4/75CX

Posted on 2021-03-03, 11:47

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by chinny22

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This documents it pretty well http://theinstructionlimit.com/installing-ms-dos-6-22-on-a-486-without-a-floppy-drive-using-a-cf-to-ide-adapter. If it was me I'd go with Win95, (steps are more or less the same) you can boot into pure dos mode if that's your ultimate goal but its easier to get a PCMCIA …

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Re: Looking for the best CPU / GPU / Sound combination based on my parts

Posted on 2021-03-03, 11:15

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by chinny22

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Unless you have a specific game that doesn't like a bit of hardware (you wont know till you hit it) I'd go with as fast as you can. This will matter more in XP then 98 though. Win98 will simply ignore anything after the first core, XP will benefit though so this puts me recommending the Socket 775/ …

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Re: Printer spooler jams in windows had not fixed for decades. Come on, Microsoft!

Posted on 2021-03-03, 10:37

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by chinny22

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The more basic the print driver the less to go wrong in my experience. The Big brands like to try and sell you on "look it does 1000 things" catch is it doesn't do any of them well. I really don't like HP these days but they are still the default so if you do go with HP the Universal Driver is …

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Re: Quality HD 3.5" floppy disks?

Posted on 2021-03-03, 10:06

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by chinny22

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I use floppies to configure compaq EISA, which I have two: Deskpro M and Proliant 1500, which requires 4 disks set. I'm running out of pack of 10. I have computers with 3.5 floppy drives. Which Gotek, quality and real one, not fakes, and mods to make it worth it? I hear that little display (the one …

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Re: Soundblaster Live! PCI for Windows 98 Se, Soundblaster 16 ISA for DOS

Posted on 2021-03-03, 09:41

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by chinny22

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If you don't want to use the Live in dos anymore you can either remove the line C:\PROGRA~1\CREATIVE\SBLIVE\DOSDRV\SBEINIT.COM if you want to keep the option open just add REM in front so the command is ignored so it would look like REM C:\PROGRA~1\CREATIVE\SBLIVE\DOSDRV\SBEINIT.COM Same story for …

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Re: My Win7/XP build with 2 CPU 16 thread's, 4 GPU crossfire, 2 PSU build

Posted on 2021-03-02, 11:25

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by chinny22

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HP Z6x0 series is done same way. But I have same motherboard without 2nd processor connector in Z420 since I do not need dual CPU. Plus this method using 2nd processor module is pure profit and adds very small memory as well. Typcially motherboard with this feature (with optional 2nd CPU module) …

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Re: Sound Blaster Audigy 2 PCI Sound Card SB0240

Posted on 2021-03-02, 10:49

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by chinny22

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Does this use the same driver CD as the 2 ZS? If so I'd think you would be ok

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Re: Audigy 2 zs problem on windows 98se

Posted on 2021-03-02, 10:46

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by chinny22

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I've only got the Live! value CT4830 and maybe if I carefully listened to both side by side possibly I'd notice a difference if concentrated while listing to music. but playing games where your busy trying not to die and not listing for imperfections I wouldn't know which is which. I'll admit I use …

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Re: Fan/cooler advice in an old case and socket 775 cpu?

Posted on 2021-03-02, 10:25

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by chinny22

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I also went with Noctura, I went with the NH-U14S about 5 years ago can't remember why, think I wanted something with good cooling but could move to a future LGA2011 build) This link tells you which are 775 compatible https://noctua.at/en/nm-i3-mounting-kit You'll probably have to send away for the …

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Re: Show us your retro printers

Posted on 2021-03-02, 10:00

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by chinny22

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Corvair that's a lot of printers! Do you have them permanently setup and attached to PC's or do they only come out for special occasions. I'd like a dot matrix of some sort and/or something like a HP LaserJet 4 but don't have the space.

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Re: IPX network on MS-DOS

Posted on 2021-02-25, 11:55

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by chinny22

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How did I not think of that!? I got a G4 to try out mac versions of games but never thought about C&C and that's my all time favourite game. and it never crossed my mind to try networking mac and dos games, this is an awesome idea!!!

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Re: HD7990 in WinXP?

Posted on 2021-02-25, 11:05

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by chinny22

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No change I'm afraid, tried both with clean install of windows but still get "This device cannot start code 10" Thanks for your help Solplay but I'm giving up for now and keep it just as a Win7 box. If anyone ever does successfully get it working then please do tell me how though! This is the PC in …

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Re: poor advice on fixing things!

Posted on 2021-02-25, 10:54

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by chinny22

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I'd like to add the support/documentation sections of the hardware manufactures themselves. More and more site are adding generic filler guides like "solving network issues" which links to an article with basic Windows 10 troubleshooting steps even though the hardware itself doesn't support Windows …

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Re: Frys electronics is Closing.

Posted on 2021-02-25, 10:21

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by chinny22

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My main concern with physical shops closing down is when I'm sent to a site, often couple hours away and find out I quickly need to buy a cable or adapter or other low value item. It's getting harder and harder to do this. Problem is shops cant survive on these kind of sales alone and I buy just …

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Re: My Win7/XP build with 2 CPU 16 thread's, 4 GPU crossfire, 2 PSU build

Posted on 2021-02-24, 16:59

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by chinny22

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So, I don't understand the CPU config with riser card etc fully. Would you mind elaborating on that? Maybe more pics to clarify? :) Great build, though! More sockets, more threads B-) So this is the riser without CPU, RAM, cooling attached, Those 2 white rectangles attach to the motherboard. f623f. …

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Re: My Dual Pentium 3 Slot 1

Posted on 2021-02-24, 16:32

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by chinny22

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Only thing I love more then a slot 1 machine is a dual slot 1 machine 😀 What OS? and that stick of ram is looking lonely by itself

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My Win7/XP build with 2 CPU 16 thread's, 4 GPU crossfire, 2 PSU build

Posted on 2021-02-23, 15:02

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by chinny22

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I have 3 of these which were basically CCTV DVR's in a restaurant chain. Smaller restaurants had these larger restaurants used PowerEdge R710 servers also rebadged. Why they used 2 socket systems I don't know, the 2nd was never populated. This PC's configuration at the time was CPU x1 E5506 @ 2. …

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