Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2017-11-29, 19:14

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by bjwil1991

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IMG_7459b.jpg ... that about sums up my day. Whoever assembled this used waaaay too much TIM. Thankfully it doesn't seem like I bent any pins, but I'm still trying to work out how to separate the CPU from that HSF without damaging either. Any suggestions? I'm surprised the pins are still attached …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-11-29, 13:08

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by bjwil1991

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Srandista wrote: My first ever Raptor! […] Show full quote My first ever Raptor! Can't wait to put it in my "retro" PC and hear sound of drive spinning at 10000rpm 😈

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2017-11-29, 04:02

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by bjwil1991

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I installed Doom II on my Socket 370 system, and my computer keeps lagging for some reason. Mouse doesn't work, and frames drop dramatically. What's the issue here?

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Re: OPL2LPT

Posted on 2017-11-28, 19:25

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by bjwil1991

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mrkirkby wrote: Now for an LPT MPU / Midi interface for the MT32? 😉 ?? How cool would that be to have that, especially for a laptop that doesn't have a sound card? Plus, an OPL3-LPT with 2 additional LPT ports, and a GamePort/Joystick port.

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Re: AGP Universal - Actual compatability list

Posted on 2017-11-28, 18:25

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by bjwil1991

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I have an ASUS branded Riva TNT2 M64 that works with either AGP 4x or 2x surprisingly.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-11-28, 13:23

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by bjwil1991

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Winfast GeForce 2 GTS http://image.bolterandchainsword.com/uploads/gallery/album_11505/med_gallery_60983_11505_451954.jpg I used to own a GeForce 2 Ultra in the early Athlon XP days, after owning a Voodoo 3 and before moving onto a Radeon 8500. Never owned a GeForce 2 GTS though. Seems to be a 32MB …

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Re: 486 Tower find -- VLB Card suggestions

Posted on 2017-11-27, 19:12

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by bjwil1991

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So wait, rechargeable 3.6V Lithium-Ion Coin batteries for cartridges and computers? Interesting.

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Re: Is this board any good?

Posted on 2017-11-27, 18:19

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by bjwil1991

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martin939 wrote: I have a chance to buy a Slot 1 board, it's an Aopen AX63 PRO, looks pretty decent or is it? http://us.aopen.com/products_detail.aspx?auno=203 Since it supports 133MHz FSB CPUs, has AGP 2x, VIA chipsets, and 1.5GB SD-RAM Maximum, that looks pretty good.

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Re: Dolch Portable PC w/ PC CHIPS M571 build

Posted on 2017-11-27, 16:06

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by bjwil1991

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That's amazing, man.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-11-27, 13:09

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by bjwil1991

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Won an Intel i486 DX4-100 OverDrive on eBay last night for a little over $20 after S&H charges applied. A couple of bent pins, but I can fix that.

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2017-11-27, 03:46

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by bjwil1991

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Took a photo and powered on/fixed an HP 28C calculator that had function issues, and the old Palmtop PC 320LX my dad had for a number of years. https://i.imgur.com/fIkEJi8h.jpg The HP Calculators were known for not being serviceable, but prying a spot, and spraying contact cleaner in the calculator …

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Re: HardMPU, anyone?

Posted on 2017-11-27, 01:55

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by bjwil1991

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Do I spy an IBM Model M keyboard in the background? I have one as well. So shiny!

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2017-11-25, 02:48

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by bjwil1991

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Installed and purchased Lenny Loosejocks in Space by Ezone, and I did get this game for free back in 2007 when Ezone had the points system when you get in first place, you get a free game by the end of either the week or month, which was nice.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-11-25, 01:19

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by bjwil1991

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Apparantly the folks at XFX were into doggies on their boxes Hah! Never noticed that but yeah! Here's the 6200 I have. :) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/Sqi2N4.jpg Speaking of GeForce 6200, I have one that has 512MB DDR3 (8x and 4x), which is nice. I also have the PCI version.

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Re: Post your 'current' PC

Posted on 2017-11-24, 22:59

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by bjwil1991

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Main PC: Windows 10 Professional (up-to-date-ish) Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 4GB DDR3 (had 8GB until one stick died mysteriously) AMD FX-6300 6-Core 3.5GHz nVidia GeForce GT730 480GB SanDisc Ultra III SATA SSD (Windows OS) <-- in a 2.5" to 3.5" bay adapter 1TB Seagate HDD from 2009 (still works) LG Blu- …

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Re: Jackpot - Was given an entire Store Inventory for FREE

Posted on 2017-11-24, 20:16

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by bjwil1991

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That manual looks like someone was having a Big Mac meal. You don't see that anymore.

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2017-11-24, 17:47

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by bjwil1991

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Watching LGR's video about retro gaming PCs: LGR - Choosing a Retro Gaming PC! (ft. 9 YouTubers)

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Re: "Expensive" 486 system?? (Gameable)

Posted on 2017-11-24, 15:27

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by bjwil1991

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My first machine was an AMD AM486DX4-120 from 1994 until 2012, then an AM5x86-P75 from mid 2012 until late 2012 (board the AM486DX4-120 had died), and the other 5x86 board the processor sat on died as well. My third 486 is a Packard Bell Pack-Mate 28 Plus, and I upgraded to a DX2-66 from the SX2-50 …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-11-23, 18:06

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by bjwil1991

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Purchased a sound card lot from Amibay today for $150 (I know, pricey, but the cards are in great shape): Sound Blaster 16 CT1740 DSP 4.11 with ASP/CSP with real Yamaha YMF-262M chipset Sound Blaster 16 CT2740 DSP 4.11 with Creative Labs CT1747 (YMF-262M integrated) Yamaha DB50XG WaveTable GM/XG …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-11-22, 23:40

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by bjwil1991

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Probably something like this:

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