Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2018-02-05, 16:30

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by slivercr

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...I have not made a final decision yet, but if this issue keeps bugging me I'll have to reconfigure Retro 1 again. There is no way of getting this many CPU cycles out of the current system platform. What a bummer! Maybe take a rest from this machine before deciding what to do? A lot of work has …

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Re: Dual PIII-S Tualatin 1.4 GHz Success Stories

Posted on 2018-02-05, 16:14

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by slivercr

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Way to ignore a guy. In any case, I was successful a while back in setting up dual P3-S 1.4 CPUs on an Intel OR840. The thread has info on how to mod slotkets, info on the korean adapter mod from ebay, and random musings/ramblings. Filename 20180205_dualaking.jpg File size 336.73 KiB Views 1292 …

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Re: "Outrigger" OR840 build

Posted on 2018-02-05, 16:09

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Long time, no update. I've been way too busy to post around here, though I check every now and then to see what's going on. In any case, I received the heatsinks I ordered and they were taller than I anticipated, but they fit nicely in the slotket and don't touch the capacitors, which is all I …

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Re: "Outrigger" OR840 build

Posted on 2018-01-13, 20:20

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by slivercr

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I see. But what about using a gameport controller via the additional bracket of the Sound Blaster? This would free up a slot and still let you use a decent controller! I'm using Microsoft SideWinder game pads (gameport version) for games like Need for Speed or sports games. I haven't seen a better …

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Re: "Outrigger" OR840 build

Posted on 2018-01-13, 12:54

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by slivercr

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Well, close enough ;) I too don't like these windowed cases (or window case mods back then), or this modern all-tempered-glass-nonsense. But to each his own... I do however see the point of having the ability to lean back and enjoy the looks of cool hardware installed. Unfortunately, often people …

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Re: Dual PIII-S Tualatin 1.4 GHz Success Stories

Posted on 2018-01-13, 12:11

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by slivercr

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Or you can order two modded Tualatin PIII-S 1.4 CPUs from Korea (still no SSE2 though). They are kind of getting expensive but that goes for non modded Tualatin PIII-S 1.4 aswell. I can say for sure that they work in the DVD266 and DVD266-R as the modded CPUs from Korea is what I'm using. For …

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Re: "Outrigger" OR840 build

Posted on 2018-01-09, 12:22

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by slivercr

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Corsair Carbide Quiet 600Q? Nice! I like it. A worthy home for this great system :) Looking forward to the additional pictures! I hope the hardware migration completes without any issues. Sorry to keep you—and anyone following this thread—waiting for pics, here are a few quick and not so good ones …

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Re: Spam, spam, spam

Posted on 2018-01-08, 19:36

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Dominus wrote: Of course it is buttnut… more like butthurt.

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Re: "Outrigger" OR840 build

Posted on 2018-01-03, 13:07

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Filename 20180103_newFridge.jpg File size 2.68 MiB Views 3027 views Got a new fridge during the holidays! Detailed pics on the weekend.

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Re: Soundblaster Live Value and soundfont loading

Posted on 2018-01-02, 10:26

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by slivercr

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leileilol wrote: I don't know about that. Even on 512mb i've had trouble hearing Fluid.......on a Live 5.1 Admittedly I may not be a reliable source of info for this. I can tell you it works fine in Win2000 with 2 GB of RAM and an Audigy2 ZS, though.

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Re: Dual Slot-1 PIII / Voodoo 5 5500 build

Posted on 2017-12-31, 19:14

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Don't just think 2K for "productivity apps" I do most my Win9x gaming in Win2K :) Quake 3, Unreal, all work fine in 2K with the official 3dfx drivers, Its only Need for Speed 3, 4 Porsche where I have to drop back into Win98. (I've got Voodoo 2, cant comment on 5 as I don't have one but will accept …

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Re: Dual Tualatin Voodoo 5500 build

Posted on 2017-12-31, 13:54

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If it were me, I would get a PCI SATA 150 controller and go with an SSD or 2 instead of slow IDE drives. Bootup is really, really fast with 98SE on an SSD. Would this just plug in and work with my motherboard? I'm probably going to stick with the IDE drives for the same reason I want a real floppy …

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Re: Soundblaster Live Value and soundfont loading

Posted on 2017-12-31, 08:54

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by slivercr

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In SB Live and later cards, Soundfonts run from the main system RAM (opposed to AWE 32/64 that had RAM on the sound card), so the drivers put a limit on Soundfont size. I wouldn't recommned to use soundfonts bigger than 32 mb on this card. There is a slider in Soundfont Bank Manager to increase the …

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Re: vga passthrough cable

Posted on 2017-12-29, 22:34

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by slivercr

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konc wrote: ... or (complementing on the pass-through cable) instead of a VGA extension cable if you prefer something shorter get a VGA splitter and only connect 2/3 ends -but don't cut the extra one Untitled.png +1 for splitter: I've also done this and it works ok.

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Re: Dual Slot-1 PIII / Voodoo 5 5500 build

Posted on 2017-12-29, 01:03

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by slivercr

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That's a really awesome build. :) Should be a pretty solid system for that time period and it looks awesome. I'm with chinny22 though, put a newer sound card in there. If you're going for a uniform look of "huge green boards" look for a Diamond Monster Sound MX300. They are huuuge for a PCI …

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-12-26, 10:18

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by slivercr

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I like the results, I see now why you are so adamant in having this setup! Manny changes from a garbled mess into a recognizable face. I'm really getting in the mood to replay the Lucas Arts games now, I may install a couple soon... Will you be keeping the computer as is, or do you still plan to use …

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Re: TOP 5 videocards of all time

Posted on 2017-12-25, 14:43

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by slivercr

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my list has just 3d capable hardware Voodoo2: SLI, legendary. Has to be here GeForce 256 / GeForce2: either of these. The former was the "revolution", the latter came soon after and was more widely available Radeon 8500: ATI waking up and giving GF3 a hard time Radeon 9700 / 9800: either of these. …

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Re: Dual Slot-1 PIII / Voodoo 5 5500 build

Posted on 2017-12-23, 18:25

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by slivercr

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Nice! I saw this machine posted in reddit and immediately wanted more pictures—I am glad you came here with more! Welcome, and nice build!

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Re: P3 600B on Asus P2B 1.04

Posted on 2017-12-20, 16:00

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by slivercr

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This is the basic stuff... http://www.overclockers.com/upgrading-and-overclocking-the-old-asus-p2b-slot-1-motherboard/ Wish I could come up with a name or keyword to find that old P2B website that had on the board voltage regulator mods and hacks and other tricks. This thread was just bumped in …

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Re: Ebay thread goodbye thread

Posted on 2017-12-17, 00:17

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by slivercr

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I work under the assumption people interested in old games and hardware actually know how to get their hands in old games and hardware, no need for a thread with "deals". I'd much rather see more users posting their builds and asking for (or giving) advice than discussing prices and lamenting they …

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