AWE64 Gold Prices on eBay - Insanity
Posted on 2017-12-25, 23:14
They seem to still be going for over $100
Re: "Modern" PS2 keyboard on a 486 box
Posted on 2017-12-25, 22:37
I'm starting to think of making an active USB to PS2/AT adapter that would enable all new keyboards on legacy systems. I know how to do it (more or less), if only I had more spare time :-) Someone linked this in another thread: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Network-Technologies-USB-PS2-R-PS-2-to-USB- …
Re: Good ISA Soundcard for Win98 regular and DOS modes
Posted on 2017-12-25, 16:14
Thanks for the suggestions. I haven't purchased anything yet, but I found this ISA soundcard I forgot I had. I don't know anything about it, but would it do the job? https://i.imgur.com/SgWOJDX.jpg Your card is an Ensoniq Soundscape VIVO 90. There is a Vogons Wiki on that card. I would say it is …
Re: Impossible to solve SCSI problem
Posted on 2017-12-25, 16:12
Ampera wrote: Sounds like it was just a lose connection. Don't know. I plugged and unplugged everything a number of times when I was trying different parts/cables. It still baffles me. But it works at least 😀
Re: "Modern" PS2 keyboard on a 486 box
Posted on 2017-12-25, 16:10
Even most USB keyboards will work if you have a USB to PS/2 adapter Be careful with this. USB keyboards have to be electrically wired to work with passive ps/2 adapters. And in my experience, most USB keyboards were not designed with this in mind. Manufacturers want to be as cheap as possible. I …
Re: Impossible to solve SCSI problem
Posted on 2017-12-23, 15:25
So, now it's working right. Not sure why. It just decided it wanted to work right.
Re: Impossible to solve SCSI problem
Posted on 2017-12-23, 14:56
Stojke wrote: Sounds like a power supply issue. Are you sure it gives the correct voltages under load? Not sure. I just know it worked with the G3258 system without any troubles. I have two more drives arriving from eBay soon. I think I'll try them out and if I get the same problem, I'll try a …
Re: Impossible to solve SCSI problem
Posted on 2017-12-23, 14:27
P.S. It seems before I get the write errors/problems, I'll hear the drive spin down, then spin back up. I don't recall if it used to spin down like that when everything worked right. But if it's a power issue, it's a weird one because I've tried every molex on the PSU, different SCA adapters, …
Re: Impossible to solve SCSI problem
Posted on 2017-12-23, 14:12
The system used to work fine. The problems started after I swapped computer cases/power supplies. I thought maybe I damaged the drive somehow during the move, but I get this problem on multiple drives, multiple cards, multiple cables, multiple terminators. I'm thinking I'm either really unlucky and …
Impossible to solve SCSI problem
Posted on 2017-12-23, 02:55
Symptoms: *Drive sometimes won't boot *Win98 pops up a window reporting errors copying from Drive C *Drive sometimes beeps Seems like it would be a bad drive, except I picked up another drive on eBay and I'm getting similar issues. I've tried: *Different cable/terminator (all rated for 160/320) * …
Re: Good ISA Soundcard for Win98 regular and DOS modes
Posted on 2017-12-23, 02:09
I don't know what OPL is or why it's desirable. I just want the games to make the 80's beep noises.
Re: Good ISA Soundcard for Win98 regular and DOS modes
Posted on 2017-12-22, 22:02
Thanks for the suggestions. I haven't purchased anything yet, but I found this ISA soundcard I forgot I had. I don't know anything about it, but would it do the job? https://i.imgur.com/SgWOJDX.jpg
Re: Cache Module CA256K FOR 486 M919 USE ONLY
Posted on 2017-12-22, 14:43
derSammler wrote: PC CHIPS is crap anyway, this won't ever gain value in the future. I agree there's no way a pcchips board will go up in value. I keep it because it works and I don't feel like fumbling around trying to find a better board without problems. Also, it's got pci slots so I can use my …
Re: Cache Module CA256K FOR 486 M919 USE ONLY
Posted on 2017-12-22, 14:32
i got 4 but won´t sell its like bitcoin, in some years i will buy a car with them. lol. so many differences here. right now, bitcoin has the illusion of being one-of-a-kind to a lot of people who don't really understand crypto (and those are the majority of the people driving up the price). but in …
Re: Most frustrating part of working on old computers?
Posted on 2017-12-22, 12:49
Maybe someone said this already, but getting files onto them is often frustrating for me. They won't take USB drives, and if they can even be connected to a network, there's usually a bunch of files that need to be transferred before that can happen. Can't use floppy disks because my modern computer …
Re: Rarest CPUs?
Posted on 2017-12-22, 12:39
I think the 486/Pentium overdrive processors are fairly rare. I believe there were 63 and 83MHz versions to upgrade certain 486 systems.
Re: Convert USB keyboard to PS/2 or AT?
Posted on 2017-12-22, 12:11
I feel fairly confident saying there are no good active converters out there. Much easier to just buy a keyboard that supports PS/2 signaling. I've found that the Filco Majestouch 2 and WASD CODE keyboards make for nice ps/2 compatible mechanicals. I disagree. I have a couple NTI converters (USB- …
Re: PC Chips M919 Cache Module
Posted on 2017-12-22, 11:42
Bump
Good ISA Soundcard for Win98 regular and DOS modes
Posted on 2017-12-22, 11:42
Was considering Soundbaster AWE64 CT4520
Re: NZXT Phantom 410 for retro builds?
Posted on 2017-12-16, 22:11
I have an empty one in the garage (white, previous owner drilled vent holes in the Plexiglas window). Got it in a batch of 8 other cases a few months back. How retro are you thinking of going with that case? I think they are kind of ugly, but they have room for EATX which is why I am keeping it. Ah …
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