Re: The "Why even bother?" PC - Intel Timna build

Posted on 2023-11-26, 05:12

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by Katmai500

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Fortunately, wcpuid works very well and reports lots of useful information: I am the author of a system information tool called ASTRA32. I've added initial support for Intel Timna. Can you run this beta and send a text report? The report contains CPUID/MSR dumps and will be very useful for …

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Re: The "Why even bother?" PC - Intel Timna build

Posted on 2023-11-07, 04:34

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Does it have unlocked multiplier? Have you tried to overclock this Celeron? It does have an unlocked multiplier. The board would allow me to run it at 5.5X for 733 MHz, but I have not tried it yet. I can also increase the voltage, but do not want to take that risk. The stock voltage is 2.05 V. …

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Re: The "Why even bother?" PC - Intel Timna build

Posted on 2023-11-07, 04:26

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Can we have some CPU-Z & GPU-Z screenshots please? Can you upload the picture to cpu-world.com please? https://www.cpu-world.com/sspec/QV/QV18.html As this seems to be first Timna with specs then, you may also use their CPUID submit tool to create a new entry to their database: https://www.cpu- …

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Re: The "Why even bother?" PC - Intel Timna build

Posted on 2023-11-03, 17:17

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UPDATE: I installed Windows XP and can confirm that it is compatible with the Windows 2000 Timna Graphics drivers Details: The driver installer crashes under XP, even with Windows 2000 compatibility set. Trying to do an automatic installation through device manager by specifying the INF also …

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Re: The "Why even bother?" PC - Intel Timna build

Posted on 2023-11-03, 17:09

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Quake III Arena Time Demo 1: 32.2 fps at Normal settings Quake III Settings.jpg Quake III Result.jpg Summary: This was really just a fun experiment with some rare cool hardware I came across. I've had the Timna CPU for many years, but only recently found a compatible motherboard. Performance is …

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Re: The "Why even bother?" PC - Intel Timna build

Posted on 2023-11-03, 17:09

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3DMark2001SE 478 3DMarks Filename 3DMark2001SE Details.jpg File size 171.15 KiB Views 1295 views Filename IQ01I_3DMark2001SE.jpg File size 182.71 KiB Views 1295 views Filename IQ03I_3DMark2001SE.jpg File size 139.23 KiB Views 1295 views SisSoft Sandra 99 Filename Sandra CPU.jpg File size 193.25 KiB …

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Re: The "Why even bother?" PC - Intel Timna build

Posted on 2023-11-03, 17:08

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Benchmarks: 3DMark99 2140 3DMarks 8900 CPU 3DMarks Filename 3DMark99.jpg File size 102.47 KiB Views 1303 views Filename IQ08I_3DMark99.jpg File size 149.86 KiB Views 1303 views 3DMark2000 888 3DMarks Filename 3DMark2000.jpg File size 122.1 KiB Views 1303 views Filename 3DMark2000 Details.jpg File …

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Re: The "Why even bother?" PC - Intel Timna build

Posted on 2023-11-03, 17:08

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Specs: ASUS TMA-PL Socket 370S Intel Celeron "Timna" 667 MHz 128 MB PC133 SDRAM CL2 Intel "Timna" integrated graphics Crystal AC'97 integrated audio DVD/CD-RW drive Sinitech SD-IDE adapter with 32 GB SanDisk SD card AOpen H500A ATX case AOpen 350W ATX PSU IMG_5872.jpg Boot up and Windows 98 SE …

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The "Why even bother?" PC - Intel Timna build

Posted on 2023-11-03, 17:08

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Background: For folks who are not familiar, Intel Timna was a project in 1999/2000 to integrate a Coppermine Celeron CPU with a RAMBUS memory controller and i752 graphics all on a single piece of silicon. The goal was to simplify motherboard designs for the sub -$600 PC market. Unfortunately, RDRAM …

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Re: Finding a Gateway OEM BIOS for Intel MS440GX

Posted on 2023-09-29, 05:09

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I finally managed to solve the issue I described on page 1! It wasn't a BIOS version problem at all. It was a CPU multiplier issue. When I first installed the Pentium III Xeon 500 after upgrading to the P17 BIOS, I went into the special configuration mode of the BIOS using a jumper on the …

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

Posted on 2023-03-13, 19:55

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I upgraded the GPU in my Inspiron 8200 from the 32 MB GeForce2 Go to a 32 MB GeForce 440 Go. I was hoping to find a 64 MB card, but the 32 MB was extremely cheap and available. 3D Mark 2001 SE score doubled. Now I just need a Radeon 9000 card to complete the set for this model.

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Re: Upgrading to faster Slot 1 Pentium 3

Posted on 2021-10-04, 14:41

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Is it an 800/100 or 800/133? If it’s the latter it will only run at 600 MHz in your machine due to the 100 MHz FSB limit. Regarding cooling, Gateway used that cooling shroud design on a bunch of Pentium III Slot 1 machines. The 450-500 had just a passive heatsink. The 550 and 600 Katmai had a small …

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Re: Upgrading to faster Slot 1 Pentium 3

Posted on 2021-10-03, 23:02

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For a Pentium III 600 you need to decide if you want a Katmai (2.05v) or Coppermine (1.65V) model. Not all Slot 1 boards support the newer low voltage Coppermine CPUs. Your board should definitely work with a Katmai 600 MHz, but may not with the Coppermine. You need to check the numbers on the VRM …

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Re: What should I upgrade in my new Windows 98 gaming build?

Posted on 2021-08-22, 11:47

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Since it sounds like you could use a bit more performance than a GF2 MX400 offers for a couple games you want to play, check out that big auction site for “04n857”. That’s the Dell part number for a nice passively cooled GF3 Ti 200 with VGA and DVI outputs. They sell for pretty reasonable prices ($ …

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Re: What should I upgrade in my new Windows 98 gaming build?

Posted on 2021-08-17, 20:54

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Stick with the 550 PIII for now. The GF2 MX400 is a great choice for a first upgrade. If you get the itch for more performance and your board supports Coppermine PIII’s, a GF4 MX440 or GF3 Ti200 + 1GHz PIII would be a nice step up.

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Re: Golden age of computing for personal computers

Posted on 2021-04-03, 18:50

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It’s the 90’s for me, maybe bleeding a few years into the early 00’s. The rapid advancement in hardware, the style of games, and the early internet are the highlights.

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Re: Making an AMD "goldfinger" clone ?

Posted on 2021-03-20, 00:12

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PM sent!

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Re: Stock Intel Socket 478 coolers

Posted on 2021-03-18, 13:55

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I suspect that the models with circular fins are later models as intel used that same design on their stock socket 775 coolers. The best way to figure this out is probably looking at new old stock open box CPUs to see which coolers came in the box. Any collector with a good range of open box P4’s …

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Re: Making an AMD "goldfinger" clone ?

Posted on 2021-03-13, 01:23

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Take my money!!! Awesome work. Thanks for sharing your passion and expertise with the community.

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Re: Pentium on a 386 motherboard ( sort of)

Posted on 2021-02-21, 00:30

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Wow! I was really not expecting that to work. Very cool.

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