Re: The Boring Beige Box podcast went 404
Posted on 2017-10-19, 13:49
Mr_ppp wrote: Doh! This looks more hopeful!!! I played a few seconds succesfully but can't listen for long to verify as at work http://audio.textfiles.com/shows/bbb/
Re: The Boring Beige Box podcast went 404
Posted on 2017-10-19, 13:46
Re: The Boring Beige Box podcast went 404
Posted on 2017-10-19, 12:57
Is this any use? I'm at work so can't check the files, 1-5 at the bottom Looked again and saw you can't directly download them - tried to capture them but limited at work https://www.mixcloud.com/boringbeigebox/ This page might have the actual files - its blocked when clicking the files because of …
Re: Dell Optiplex GX110 restoration/upgrade project: I need your ideas
Posted on 2017-08-24, 11:57
Lovely little system that, I've got a Dell GX1 that I'm trying to keep as close to factory as well. Got a matching keyboard somewhere as well. I also used to have a GX110 and still have the motherboard, I also have the riser which may be the one you are looking for. I'll have a dig around in my …
Re: Cannot execute Terminator Future Shock
Posted on 2017-05-04, 15:16
It worked. Both games will now boot without issue. Future Shock is even available in high-res svga through Skynet now. Thank you for your tremendous help and continued patience. Nicely done, a lot of dos games bitd relied on the cd either for space reasons (hard drive's weren't as big back then and …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-04-24, 21:20
Finally got my GUS ACE 1.1 - looks like new, absolutely no scratches on ISA paths, shiny PCB... Thats gonna be an important part of my MMX build together with 2760 AWE32 with Roland SCB-55 I remember as a teenager wishing I could sell a kidney to buy an ACE. Never managed it in the end and coped …
Re: Voodoo1/2 will it work with onboard graphics?
Posted on 2017-04-07, 22:56
You can also use these splitters to do the same job as the original cables, I used these before I got hold of the proper cables. Work a treat - One end in vga card and other to Voodoo, just have one plug unused afterwards! https://www.amazon.co.uk/FreeLogix-SVGA-Monitor-Splitter-Cable/dp/B000XYQVH4/ …
Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?
Posted on 2017-03-30, 21:58
Donation now sent 😀
Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?
Posted on 2017-03-25, 19:12
Hi there, wondering how I donate, can't seem to find the info?
Re: [solved] How to run Steam without SSE2 (Pentium 3 + Win XP)
Posted on 2017-03-24, 10:33
Tried the 2016 steam install succesfully! thanks for the share, can't locate the 2014 one at all, could a link be posted please? :-) Edit: Looking through my own backups I've found a backup of steam from 10/09/2013. Going to see how this one does for full functionality :) Oh, that's great :) if it …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-03-22, 15:40
Not arrived yet but bought this full tower atx case for £22 delivered 😎 Filename s-l1600.jpg File size 383.23 KiB Views 1451 views File comment ATX Tower
Re: [solved] How to run Steam without SSE2 (Pentium 3 + Win XP)
Posted on 2017-03-20, 15:37
Tried the 2016 steam install succesfully! thanks for the share, can't locate the 2014 one at all, could a link be posted please? 😀 Edit: Looking through my own backups I've found a backup of steam from 10/09/2013. Going to see how this one does for full functionality 😀
Re: [solved] How to run Steam without SSE2 (Pentium 3 + Win XP)
Posted on 2017-02-22, 11:07
Doh!
Re: [solved] How to run Steam without SSE2 (Pentium 3 + Win XP)
Posted on 2017-02-21, 23:12
Theres a few installers on filehippo for steam from 2014 going back to 2010, going to see if its possible to install and use on my p3 laptop later! If fails I'll also try the original version on my hl2 disc - not expecting that to work though! http://filehippo.com/download_steam/history/
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2016-10-16, 11:34
Thanks, thats cool that it was a oem used design, what model number are the AST's? Mine has 8mb apparently, looking forward to testing once the psu arrives :) Picked up this cute Dell 433c 486 laptop s-l1600.jpg Its in lovely condition. Just awaiting a multi adaptor to arrive that can supply 14v. …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2016-10-15, 10:29
Picked up this cute Dell 433c 486 laptop Filename s-l1600.jpg File size 363.98 KiB Views 2572 views Its in lovely condition. Just awaiting a multi adaptor to arrive that can supply 14v. From the sellers photos it appears to have its original Dell Dos 6.21 and Windows 3.1 build intact 😀 Filename s- …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2016-08-23, 23:26
Bought a PCCHIPS M919 486 board today, was going to pass on it initially then spied it had the correct cache module included! Looks like from the jumper settings it also has an 5x86 chip fitted. Looking forward to having a play :) s-l1600.jpg I can see the fake cache chips there :-P. Indeed, hence …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2016-08-22, 23:02
Bought a PCCHIPS M919 486 board today, was going to pass on it initially then spied it had the correct cache module included! Looks like from the jumper settings it also has an 5x86 chip fitted. Looking forward to having a play 😀 Filename s-l1600.jpg File size 426.62 KiB Views 3553 views
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2016-08-13, 00:05
After failing miserably as a teenager to get my head around configuring lan networking for dos games (Google wasn't around to help!) I finally thanks to the internet understand how ipx networking, odi drivers etc work and have successfully configured all my pc's to be able to do lan gaming, already …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2016-08-10, 22:32
brostenen wrote: Still working.... Nice. Hmmmm.... It does say "Plaese do not move" 🤣 Yes indeed, it took exception! 🤣
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