Re: Has anyone tried mSATA to IDE adapters with older systems?

Posted on 2020-05-09, 06:46

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by Nvm1

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I use a few of these in laptops. They actually work well for this purpose, and since I had plenty msata drives left over they where a cheap solution for old laptops! 😉

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-04-28, 20:04

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by Nvm1

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I bought this NOS ASUS MediaBus VGA/Audio card without even owning a MediaBus motherboard. It's just so strange that I had to have it for my collection: S3 Vision868 and Creative Vibra16 (and OPL3) on the same card. Maybe one day I'll build a system around it. IMG_9347.jpg I have this card and the …

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Re: My 300Mhz Pentium Box

Posted on 2020-04-09, 07:12

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by Nvm1

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I have one of those too, I even posted a picture of it once here on vogons. Didn't have the chance to test the cpu other then it booted on a S7 motherboard. I hope when life is a bit more normal again here that I then try it on several motherboards and see what is possible!

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Re: help me with pinout of this AT PSU

Posted on 2020-02-26, 10:05

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by Nvm1

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Did you open up the AT psu to check if it was a fuse that blew up or if there is more visible damage? Perhaps only a fuse or some fuses blew and it is a very easy repair.. If you doubt about it post pictures here, there are some very smart guys around here that can easily identify if it is worth …

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Re: A tale of two PSUs

Posted on 2020-02-23, 17:06

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by Nvm1

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So it wont kill my boards? And is it really 300w capable? The 240w hp psu that I cleaned and gave a new fan is alot more loaded with (bigger) parts. That is what worries me most.

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Re: A tale of two PSUs

Posted on 2020-02-23, 00:19

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by Nvm1

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The remaining 2 pictures: IMG_20200223_000950.jpg IMG_20200223_001006.jpg If there is something that needs to have another picture taken to be clear then let me know. Only other observation I did was that the big caps are Fuhjyyu caps and as far as I know they aren't a good quality cap manufacturer

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Re: A tale of two PSUs

Posted on 2020-02-23, 00:17

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by Nvm1

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I opened up a fairly "light" psu today. I am interested if this psu is usable for light loads in P3/ early P4 use without having to fear that it might kill off parts of the pc it is in. There was a handwritten note on it with "Bestec ATX" on it, but I googled it and they look kinda alive but I could …

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Re: Troubleshooting Asus PCI/I-P54SP4 no boot

Posted on 2020-02-09, 19:12

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by Nvm1

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This board still has some tantalums on it. Check them, they like to fail/short without being visible or they go out with a loud bang.

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Re: Upgrading Socket 4 L2 cache to 2048k (ECS SI5PI MB)

Posted on 2020-02-03, 15:42

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by Nvm1

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Perhaps read FGB his topic.. My Socket 4 Motherboard. The ultimate 486 replacement?

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Re: SSD, Windows 98, Worth it?

Posted on 2020-01-17, 22:19

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by Nvm1

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Just a warning, these are indeed fine and durable but they don't work on older PCs like 286 and 386 (all of them, even the 4GB DOM and not because of the size). I couldn't determine what's the problem exactly (ATA protocol? LBA support?) that makes them work on a P1 and not on a 386 for example. …

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Re: Which laptop for retro use would you get based on specs?

Posted on 2020-01-17, 22:11

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by Nvm1

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Sounds almost as if you have an Asus L8400 series system. They had those sound/videocard combo's. Can't say what system is best, mine is just repaired and is waiting for a cheap Pata SSD to reinstall 98se on it. So perhaps in 2 weeks that I can help you more ;) Why bother with a PATA SSD? Just use …

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Re: SSD, Windows 98, Worth it?

Posted on 2020-01-17, 12:18

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by Nvm1

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In conclusion: Speed difference between a full drive and an empty drive is measurable but not noticeable These work great and only cost about $32 shipped from China (if you're willing to wait). They're 32 GB in size, IDE, and will plug directly into an IDE port in your motherboard. Industrial IDE …

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Re: SSD, Windows 98, Worth it?

Posted on 2020-01-17, 12:15

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by Nvm1

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These work great and only cost about $32 shipped from China (if you're willing to wait). Just a warning, these are indeed fine and durable but they don't work on older PCs like 286 and 386 (all of them, even the 4GB DOM and not because of the size). I couldn't determine what's the problem exactly ( …

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Re: Which laptop for retro use would you get based on specs?

Posted on 2020-01-16, 17:58

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by Nvm1

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Sounds almost as if you have an Asus L8400 series system. They had those sound/videocard combo's. Can't say what system is best, mine is just repaired and is waiting for a cheap Pata SSD to reinstall 98se on it. So perhaps in 2 weeks that I can help you more 😉

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

Posted on 2019-12-31, 09:17

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by Nvm1

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Ordered a new bottomcase for the Asus L8400 laptop, because the current one has cracks around the hinges. I also partly disassembled the laptop to check for more issues and found 2 cracked clips from the side where the IR port is, will glue them back on when assembling. Couldn't test the floppy …

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Re: Need some help identifying a 386SX motherboard and some troubleshooting

Posted on 2019-12-31, 08:54

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by Nvm1

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Remove that battery ASAP, shoot some photos of the affected area, clean it with vinegar then isopropyl alcohol and shoot some more photos. The damage looks minimal but there are small traces underneath the battery that are likely gone and need repair. ^^ this, big chance the KB connector is green …

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Re: Dual CPU system

Posted on 2019-12-31, 08:48

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by Nvm1

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Well here's another one - why ask then? Are you serious? Why ask people about retro computing on a retro computing forum? I'm certain that he wasn't looking for advice on how NOT to build a retro rig. It's like telling you that Gateway computers suck and it's pointless to buy them. I expected as …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-12-28, 22:14

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by Nvm1

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Picked up an Asus L8400 laptop. Tested it quickly and it boots into a Windows 2000 environment but with a few errors. The bottomcover has cracks around the hinge bases, this needs some TLC and as soon as possible, but for the rest a neat system. Ordering bottomcase right now together with an UK/US …

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Re: Welcome to the updated VOGONS

Posted on 2019-12-28, 20:27

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by Nvm1

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I have the oldskool theme, but on my phone I find it still horrible. You only see 4-5 topics in a screen, in the old version I had desktop version selected and could see a whole forum at once with who posted last etc.Now it is alot more work to get an overview on a mobile device. For the desktop …

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Re: Super Socket 7 Build 1

Posted on 2019-11-11, 13:16

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by Nvm1

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I installed the extra usb patch and the large HDD patch for windows 98. My USB sticks are now recoginized as they should. Still need to update the Creative drivers and connect the hdd light, reset switch etc to the motherboard. Didn't have much time for the rest but if this is done I will take some …

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