Re: Bought these (retro) software/OS today

Posted on 2020-10-30, 16:20

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The twin turbo Z on the CD looks to be lifted from one of those clipart libraries of the era.. MAZter wrote on 2020-10-30, 13:29: Interactive Auto Almanac (1995) The Need For Speed period cars: […] Show full quote Interactive Auto Almanac (1995) The Need For Speed period cars: https://archive.org/ …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-10-14, 17:38

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not a bad way to spend $200 USD. interesting how the seller marked "for parts/not working".. Skanque wrote on 2020-10-14, 13:22: Finally after crossing the atlantic and being held hostage by customs this box arrived: ATI Rage Fury MAXX 64MB AGP

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Re: Does the CT3900 AWE32 have onboard amplification?

Posted on 2020-04-26, 04:57

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AFAIK, the ones with jumpers to enable/disable amplification had a single combined line/speaker out . The speaker out should be amplified and thus louder than the line-out, AFAIK . See https://stason.org/TULARC/pc/sound-cards-multimedia/CREATIVE-LABS-INC-Sound-card-SOUNDBLASTER-AWE32-ID-10.html …

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Does the CT3900 AWE32 have onboard amplification?

Posted on 2020-04-26, 00:38

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I read some models have a TDA1517, but not sure about this one. I wired a little internal speaker and connected to speaker out, but even when maxed out it's way too quiet. IIRC some older soundblasters had jumpers to enable/disable onboard amplification, but the 3900 doesn't, does it?

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anyone have a manual for this Zeos 486?

Posted on 2020-04-24, 16:24

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there are some floating around, but they're for the pantera or some other 486 board.. this particular VLB model looks to be fairly common, but I can't seem to find a manual for it. Trying to figure out how to disable the onboard FDD/HDD controller incidentally, it has a few gremlins i have to …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2020-03-25, 19:00

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cleaned things up a bit

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Re: What do you drive?

Posted on 2020-03-23, 00:37

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Pietry wrote on 2020-02-05, 12:09: https://www.canaldapeca.com.br/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/05/Encontro_20.jpg […] Show full quote SWEEET.. love the massive wastegate. which turbo setup is on that? what kind of power is it making?

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-03-06, 22:39

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the floppy hole punch is neat, but useless now because it is WAY easier to find high density 1.44 than double density

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Re: First haul: 486DX4 100MHz + MMX 200MHz! Questions about what I have.

Posted on 2020-03-06, 03:01

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some good solid AT (not ATX) builds... and great looking/good condition too. You have some pretty run of the mill hardware (not in a bad way), and a good foundation to build/tinker from. good find!

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Dell Dimension 4100, floppy doesn't work

Posted on 2020-03-05, 05:08

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Does anyone have any experience working on one of these? Dimension 4100 p3 866. Floppy is enabled in BIOS, set to 1.44mb. no hard drive plugged in (IDE devices disabled). When it boots, the floppy is dead - no light no activity, nothing. I've tried different drives, same result. The cable, unlike …

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Re: Show us your IBM Compatible PC games collection

Posted on 2020-02-24, 19:17

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here are a few that i've collected over the years... More than a few. That's some serious collecting right there. :D I see what looks like many duplicates. Is that so? If so, why? I got these like 15-20 years ago and never got around to selling the dupes. Also some are sealed and some opened, and …

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Re: Show us your IBM Compatible PC games collection

Posted on 2020-02-24, 18:16

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here are a few that i've collected over the years... Filename 20190515_225222.jpg File size 1.76 MiB Views 604 views Filename 20190515_225212.jpg File size 1.52 MiB Views 604 views Filename 20190515_225158.jpg File size 1.21 MiB Views 604 views Filename 20190515_225136.jpg File size 1.76 MiB Views …

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Re: A few thoughts on life, the universe and everything

Posted on 2020-01-21, 17:46

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Dunno, I'm having a similar experience. I've cut back a bit on retro, and spend a lot more time in the saddle as of late I think in some ways retro can be a social thing but more often than not, it means something different to everyone because at the heart of it is an attempt to reconnect with the …

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Re: Posts photos of your favorite 386/486 computer.

Posted on 2019-10-24, 16:54

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I dubbed this machine the "Frankenstein 386" ... i had a bunch of spares so I tossed them all into this old XT clone chassis and set it up at work. Recently upgraded with a 386DX-40, ET4000, and an AWE32. Also had these lovely mint black Teac 1.2/1.44 drives that didn't match anything else i had. …

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Re: What do you drive?

Posted on 2019-09-26, 22:55

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Nice! what track is that? is it the Nurburgring?? Srandista wrote: My daily driver/family/only car 😁 2003 Toyota Corolla TS hatchback, in USA known under XRS badge (though in USA it was only available in sedan form).

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Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.

Posted on 2019-09-25, 16:12

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So on the M2 keyboards.. when you open them up to replace the caps, a billion pieces will fall out. No fun reassembling. I know these need a good wash, but i couldn't let them go. they were in a old warehouse forgotten for way too long and were about to be thrown out. IMG_20190925_140223.jpg The top …

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Re: Tandy 3 Voice Sound - SN76489 ISA Soundcard Project

Posted on 2019-09-24, 00:29

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Sooo.. what will happen if I stick this in my Tandy 1000? 😀

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-09-19, 03:48

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I wonder if those were from Computer Reset mothergoose729 wrote: Bought a new old stock IBM CGA card today 😁 For those interested, there are a couple more left on ebay. US seller. They are going quick!

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Re: How many Retro PCs do you got in your house?

Posted on 2019-09-18, 16:38

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holy cow, i've lost track. Apple IIc Apple IIe Apple IIGS Apple Macintosh IIci Commodore 128 Commodore 128D Commodore Amiga 500 Commodore Amiga 1000 Commodore Amiga 3000 Commodore Amiga 1200 Atari 1040STFm Atari 1040STe Atari Falcon 030 Atari 800XL IBM 5150 IBM 5160 IBM 5170 IBM PS/1 286 IBM PS/1 …

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Re: Tandy 3 Voice Sound - SN76489 ISA Soundcard Project

Posted on 2019-09-18, 16:31

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PM'd as well. would be very interested in reviewing this on my channel. It's currently the month of #septandy (in honor of Tandy Assembly in Ohio end of the month) so it would be a PERFECT time to show people your work. Please give me details so I can pay you ASAP!

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