Re: Win10 + IDE + HD + LS120… i go crazy

Posted on 2023-11-16, 17:03

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by darry

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I installed the card you see in the photo in my PC as a support for retrocomputers (Asrock FM2A68M-DG3+) and after a few attempts (I don't even know if I managed to install the correct driver) by connecting the HD in the photo I can see it, but there is no way to make it read the floppies in the …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-11-16, 07:24

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I cant say Ive noticed that particular problem as at the resolutions I prefer it runs at 75Hz not 70Hz. I suppose technically it skips if you apply a certain set of criteria to it to make it happen, but actual real world experience of it throws up none of the problems youre talking about. I suppose …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-11-15, 14:07

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I can recommend a Dell 2007fpb. It's 4:3 aspect, decent quality for the money, plenty of cheap ones about and has composite, s video inputs to go with dsub and dvi. I just got one and it's nice. I agree, with these potential caveats ( please correct me as needed): a) it frameskips 70Hz into 60Hz b) …

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Re: Using Dell U2410f on DOS games

Posted on 2023-11-14, 09:24

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by darry

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Your Dell monitor will (probably) keep correct aspect ratio for 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 etc (with setting 'original'). - as those modes are 4:3. (just like mine 2405FPW and 2407WFP) 320x200 isn't :( Pixel aspect ratio is 16:10 - just like 1680x1050, 1920x1200 etc. BTW. In 320x200 mode pixels …

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Re: QEMU and DOS - No eject CD-ROM signal when changing ISO image files

Posted on 2023-11-14, 09:21

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I found a solution on the FreeDOS Bonus CD. https://www.ibiblio.org/pub/micro/pc-stuff/freedos/files/util/system/cdrom2ui/ cdrom2ui does have a command called "CDROM". This has the following possible options/parameters: EJECT CLOSE LOCK UNLOCK RESET CDROM EJECT D: Does work. But virtually closing …

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Re: Asus A8n-sli premium won't post

Posted on 2023-11-14, 09:11

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by darry

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Wasn't this board somewhat notorious for having the chipset fan die without warning or notice and contributing to the boards eventual death ?

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Re: QEMU and DOS - No eject CD-ROM signal when changing ISO image files

Posted on 2023-11-14, 09:09

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It took me a while to find, but this should work. https://web.archive.org/web/20050624115042/http://www.cmdtools.com/files/eject.zip Thank you. I will try that. EDIT2: You should be able to use virt-manger to eject a virtual optical drive connected to a VM. Well, i am using virt-manager already. …

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Re: PC sold with pre-installed Windows 1.x/2.x?

Posted on 2023-11-14, 08:33

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by darry

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We all know that Windows became the real deal with version 3.0 but nonetheless versions 1.x and 2.x do exist. So out of curiosity, there were PC shipped with those versions already installed out of the box? I personally do not recall OEM bundles with a PC of Windows versions prior to 3.0, but I …

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Re: QEMU and DOS - No eject CD-ROM signal when changing ISO image files

Posted on 2023-11-14, 08:04

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It took me a while to find, but this should work. https://web.archive.org/web/20050624115042/http://www.cmdtools.com/files/eject.zip It should work in a non VM DOS setting too, as it was designed for that EDIT: This one is meant for Goldstar (now LG), but might work on other drives. https://web. …

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Re: Using Dell U2410f on DOS games

Posted on 2023-11-14, 07:50

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by darry

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Your Dell monitor will (probably) keep correct aspect ratio for 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 etc (with setting 'original'). - as those modes are 4:3. (just like mine 2405FPW and 2407WFP) 320x200 isn't :( Pixel aspect ratio is 16:10 - just like 1680x1050, 1920x1200 etc. BTW. In 320x200 mode pixels …

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Re: PCIe cards with composite analog video input, were there any apart from AIWs?

Posted on 2023-11-13, 04:10

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by darry

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If you are really low on PCIE slots, maybe getting a PCIE switch and a PCIE capture card might work for you ? Then there is also the USB option . I have had reasonably decent experiences with Empia EM28xx bases USB 2.0 capture devices that used Philips SAA7113 analogue front-end chips (or possibly …

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Re: PCIe cards with composite analog video input, were there any apart from AIWs?

Posted on 2023-11-12, 22:11

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I am aware of alternatives to PCIe for this, but I want to use the PCIe AS WELL. I missed the fact that you wanted this functionality on a PCIE graphics card, sorry about that. After trying a lot of different consumer grade capture cards over the decades, I personally find that many of them have …

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Re: PCIe cards with composite analog video input, were there any apart from AIWs?

Posted on 2023-11-12, 20:51

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Some Hauppage capture and/or tuner boards have composite input on a PCIE board In the pro side, I have an Aja Kona LHE with composite in on a breakout box (kl-box). That card is based on a PCI-X design with an onboard PCI-X to PCIE bridge chip. Conexant CX2388x variants mounted on a board with a PCI …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-11-12, 20:45

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The Serpent Rider wrote on 2023-11-12, 11:52: Exactly. Although there is a market for refitting old 4:3 professional LCD monitors with LED lamps, which is targeted for small business. One more reason to pick specific model which already has a conversion kit. I heard that this was less than fun to …

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Re: Decent used digital cameras Proconsumer-high end.

Posted on 2023-11-12, 20:44

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I'm looking at an A6500 or similar APS-C E-mount body eventually. I have an A6000, a Metabones V adapter and some EF/EF-S lenses, but the A6000's AF does not play nice with the adapter. I also have a Viltrox EF-NEX IV wich is actually better than the Metabones on or two lenses, but not the point of …

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Re: Decent used digital cameras Proconsumer-high end.

Posted on 2023-11-12, 05:26

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by darry

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No I was saying wacky because I was doing it wrong on purpose, talking non-optical adapters to deliberately throw infinity focus out and put minimum closer for macro use. If your head explodes just spoon it back in as best you can and take it to ER. That is pretty much how extension tubes work, but …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-11-12, 05:19

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Other than production costs to retool you mean? I would hazard to guess that they probably have a separate line for the 21 vs the 19 inch model (and that they do not retool one line to switch to another), but even if not, I suspect that the cost difference might be due at least in part to one model …

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Re: Oldest drivers possible for x1650 pro

Posted on 2023-11-12, 05:09

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by darry

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Hi guys, just to mention the oldest ati drivers that work with my x1650 pro are the august 2, 2006 ati catalyst drivers. i found them on the original driver disk and made an iso for all if anyone needs it just let me know here. You might want to upload it to Archive.org and someon with access can …

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Re: Decent used digital cameras Proconsumer-high end.

Posted on 2023-11-11, 23:31

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For macro work I can highly recommend the Sigma EX DG OS HSM series (available in just about every modern mount type, including EF-S). I have the 105mm variant and it is a great piece of kit for the price. https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/105_28_os/ There are various focal lengths available, …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-11-11, 22:31

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by darry

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Yeah I could understand Horun being sour about it if it wasnt that the monitors like this and the Radiforce series actually cater to a completely different market entirely, there is no thought towards the retro market we are in at all, and we retro enthusiasts are just catching a free ride on the …

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