Re: Core 2 Duo confusion...

Posted on 2014-07-07, 23:44

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by ODwilly

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Hope it goes well! I was in the same spot with my grandpa's pc. He though he was running xp still so I went over and checked it out. Ended up with a 2.4ghz core2quad, 4gb of ram with Vista and intel graphics. Defraged the hard drive for the first time EVER and told him he was good for another 5 …

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Re: Core 2 Duo confusion...

Posted on 2014-07-02, 21:10

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Maybe not, but if you are upgrading her with 7 you might as well upgrade the cpu if it can be done cheaply right? It wont blow you're mind by any means if it is going to be used for another 6 years it might prove to be a wise investment. Or dont upgrade and put the money into a nice gpu and ram …

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Re: Core 2 Duo confusion...

Posted on 2014-07-02, 20:56

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^+1 on upgrading the ram. Also the difference might be in the amount of cache and/or fsb speed for the cpus. If she is running integrated intel graphics (which for Core2 era would be GMA of some model if i remember right) a Cheap nvidia or ati card would be an upgrade. I have noticed on websites …

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Re: Just got a DX/4-100!

Posted on 2014-07-02, 09:08

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I have a M912 w/real cache that seems to be an OK board. Saying that I would never recommend a pcchips product. If you have 486 experience then tackling a pcchips 486 might prove to be fun trying to make it stable and eek every ounce of performance out of a turd.

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Re: Voodoo3 Pentium4 project

Posted on 2014-06-27, 03:25

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Going to set it up on a cardboard box just long enough to get 98se loaded up and some benchmarks ran. Pretty sure at this point that the board is damaged in some way inside. 10+ years of bad caps will do that I guess :( inconsistent fan twitches, random lack of response whatsoever, then boots into …

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Re: Voodoo3 Pentium4 project

Posted on 2014-06-26, 06:36

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I think the brass standoffs are shorter than the built in raised aluminum ones that are part of the case. Not by much mind you, so they are getting unscrewed and I will just use the built in ones to see if that fixes it. Slightly less secure but o well. This has been a good test of my patience the …

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Re: Voodoo3 Pentium4 project

Posted on 2014-06-25, 21:51

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UPDATE: Ruled out the power supply. It is now 100% confirmed that outside of the case it boots up without issue. So tonight it is getting swapped into another case.

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Re: Voodoo3 Pentium4 project

Posted on 2014-06-25, 20:39

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Foey: That would be awesome!It does not say on the card, and have yet to be able to test it. STB systems is the brand. bjt: Agreed on the v4/5 but they are so far out of my budget, this v3 just fell into my lap. This is at a stand still right now, the board will post when on a testbench (cardboard …

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Re: Voodoo3 Pentium4 project

Posted on 2014-06-20, 03:38

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Alright, Voodoo 3 agp acquired for free. Want me to load 98se up with 512mb of ram for the benchmarks? What benchmarks tools/version do you guys want and I have a 2.4ghz chip to test along with the 2.8ghz chip now.

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Re: Neighbors

Posted on 2014-06-19, 02:51

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Very very good haul indeed! It is amazing how many people have held onto at least a handful of interesting items.

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Re: Neighbors

Posted on 2014-06-18, 05:26

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Nooo, out of batteries. Tomorrow will bring fresh camera batteries and a few pics of the treasures so far. Here is a list: S3 savage 2000 agp, boxed with ALL documents/discs. Two slockets, 466, 500 and 533mhz celerons, Mechanical Chicony DIN keyboard, a CD drive upgrade for the ol thinkpad 760 NIB, …

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Re: Neighbors

Posted on 2014-06-18, 00:07

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Oops sorry, not sure how to move it.

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Re: Neighbors

Posted on 2014-06-17, 23:44

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He told me that he has a pair of Creative Voodoo 2's and another voodoo card packed away somewhere. I am DROOLING in anticipation right now.

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Neighbors

Posted on 2014-06-17, 23:27

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So, I just found out that my next door neighbor was rich back in the day and into computers hard core. Im helping them pack stuff down from the attic this week for a yard sale and have been given free choice from HUNDREDS of parts. Needless to say there will be a huge thread full of pictures (along …

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Re: Retro K6-III

Posted on 2014-06-14, 03:12

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by ODwilly

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The warped fx 5950 ultra. They seem to go for around $50-60.

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Re: Old computers for daily tasks?

Posted on 2014-06-14, 03:07

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Auzner: Haha that is funny! So simple it's impossible right? Mine has a 2gb Hitachi drive with the original install of 95. Used for Photoshop and AutoCad up until 2009 amazingly.

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Re: Old computers for daily tasks?

Posted on 2014-06-13, 07:15

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I use a Thinkpad 760EL with a 100mb zip drive for any MS office tasks. O and Doom 95 in between papers of course!

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Re: Voodoo3 Pentium4 project

Posted on 2014-06-03, 05:16

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Good news! Picking the board up on Thursday (day before grad) and it now has 8 fresh CPU caps. Pics will come soon along with a dual p3 project.

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Re: Retro K6-III

Posted on 2014-06-03, 05:09

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Matti: I was watching that auction for 2 weeks waiting for funds! You lucky devil 😀 good to know it went to a fellow forum member

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Re: Let's get to know eachother a little better :)

Posted on 2014-05-29, 05:18

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Currently graduating High School on the 6th of June (a year late, but o well). Fixing friend's and family computers, doing yard work and helping with the family business. Most of my life has been spent with dial up internet and a family Dell Dimension E310. It was not until i got into this hobby/ …

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