Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on Today, 06:16
How could I say no to rareish 775 Gallatins x4 @$35 a pop Got some 925XE and 865P builds planned out Filename prod-AdvancedPhoto202305311146018501.JPG File size 61.54 KiB Views 66 views
Re: For the two other souls with a AGP Neon 250, advice needed.
Posted on 2023-05-23, 09:36
For some reason dropping a 1400 Tualatin down to 66Mhz FSB - @700MHz did not alleviate my issue on the 815e platform. (Multiplier is locked) Maybe it will work for you If not switch to a PII/lower PIII + 440BX combo should def work
Re: For the two other souls with a AGP Neon 250, advice needed.
Posted on 2023-05-22, 15:12
From rough recollection.... Oldest drivers - Most SGL compatiblity - Needs oldest neon vbios, Intel CPU max 600Mhz? PIII, PII or Xeon (Tanner) 2nd oldest drivers - Medium SGL compatiblity - Needs Intel CPU max 600Mhz? PIII, PII or Xeon (Tanner) Newer drivers - Less or no SGL compatibility - You add …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-01-16, 14:42
Might be the fact the tube itself can hold an astronomical amount of voltage, but that would only the case if the CRT has been powered on recently, same for the capacitor that powers the gun. If the CRT has been sitting around for god knows how long un-powered then it should have no dangerous …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2022-02-04, 21:55
I have 5 Bigfoot TS (Third Gen) 12 and 19GB whoppers. They are awesome and were the largest capacity drive (19.2 GB) on release. All work fine despite flying overseas. Common in Compaqs. The one shown above is the first gen which did have more issues. Maybe it's because TS models are Made in Japan …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2022-01-25, 13:43
I used to have this exact model back in 2000. After a few years it developed too bright image even on 0% brightness it was too bright. I eventually sold it off in 2006. So check this out. Otherwise the price is good. I paid for my last CRT Sony G520 around 100eur locally. Exactly this you may need …
Re: PowerVR Fun Thread
Posted on 2022-01-23, 22:31
Also got max textures settings working now with random memory stick swaps/ bios tweaks . Basically if I set less then <32MB AGP Apeture size I see your artefacts/lack of textures. Once at 32MB it runs fine, I guess it's just creeping up to over the 48MB+ memory used for max detail textures. Anyway …
Re: PowerVR Fun Thread
Posted on 2022-01-23, 22:11
Ah yes sorry you have a PCI version...hmmm Are you referring to AGP aperture setting in the bios setup? Yes I have the PCI variant of the Neon 250, would it have any effect? I don't think so but no harm in trying AGP Textures was a selling point if implemented correctly My knowledge on that isn't …
Re: PowerVR Fun Thread
Posted on 2022-01-23, 22:08
Q3 Gold from GOG Xeon 550Mhz @ 666MHz :D 128mb ram <- I think my issues are memory related actually, tried a different stick or two and Q3 crashed instantly no matter what setting. Need to find at least 256mb that works and run memtest 440GX @ 120MHz FSB GL Driver: Default GL Ext: on Video Mode: …
Re: PowerVR Fun Thread
Posted on 2022-01-23, 20:57
The problem appears for me when I slide the texture detail setting all the way the right. If I pulled it back one notch, no problem. Alright progress.. It's sensitive to AGP aperture size.. On my 440GX platform 128mb aperture -> fast hard lock 64mb aperture -> fast hard lock 32mb aperture -> plays …
Re: PowerVR Fun Thread
Posted on 2022-01-23, 16:29
So I've got a fresh install of W98SE OEM. Plonked on Q3 Gold from GOG. Installed the earliest drivers and later ones from vogon drivers. Tried the early opengl32.pvr (rename to .dll and plonk in the dir) as well as the MiniGL config program and set to QIII folder. I don't see any corruption like …
Let's attempt (and fail) to make ATI Catalyst X1X00 e.g X1600/X1800/X1900 cards work in 98/ME
Posted on 2022-01-22, 17:28
I've been wanting to attempt this for a while or someone smarter hopefully do it for me :D Got a bit of time at work today so get the ball rolling.. Some people mention a mythical ATI Catalyst 6.5 Beta that has ME drivers ... well here it is below...and of course it's intended for 2000/XP.. end the …
Re: PowerVR Fun Thread
Posted on 2022-01-21, 11:54
So should we start a new Neon 250 thread or keep the fun rolling here? Just calling out there are several new owners of this card, probly with questions like me. Has anyone been able to use “high texture detail” in Quake 3 without some textures obviously not loading correctly? Check the gun in the …
Re: The frustrations of the GPU market
Posted on 2022-01-20, 16:29
I bought my 2080ti for 2600 AUD 3 years ago, bought a 3080ti two months ago for 2600 AUD, Side question: how well does 2080Ti run DirectX9 games? Are there many old games that refuse to run on 2080Ti? 3070Ti seems to run all DX8, DX9 games tested fine so far, no compatibility issues. Framerate …
Re: The frustrations of the GPU market
Posted on 2022-01-19, 18:36
Don't quite understand how retailers are allowed to scalp a graphics card but not a PS5/Xbox ? Who said that PS5/Xbox aren't scalped? In the UK no PS5 or Xbox series X or is above RRP from a 'reputable' retailer (maybe Apple products too) it seems. But the same retailers and others seem free to …
Re: The end times are nigh, ours is a deserved damnation! MS Game Pass adds another studio : Activision / Blizzard
Posted on 2022-01-19, 18:10
They couldn't make Blizzard any worse. I don't use or have any interest in gaming subscriptions but have no issue with them as long as they don't affect non-subscriptions. Unsure if gamepass games use UWP or not or a combination of UWP and Win32. I know some games have been cracked and I want to …
Re: The frustrations of the GPU market
Posted on 2022-01-19, 18:01
I managed to get a 3070TI late last year at 'rrp' for GBP750 from a smaller retailer just as the restricted hash rate cards came in stock. Thought long about it as it's the most I've ever paid. Went for it in the end because the 40x0 series will likely have no win7 support. (and feeling lucky to …
The end times are nigh, ours is a deserved damnation! MS Game Pass adds another studio : Activision / Blizzard
Posted on 2022-01-18, 18:10
MS buying Activision / Blizzard - still to be approved though https://www.techradar.com/news/live/live-microsoft-buys-activison-blizzard I personally am not a fan of gamepass or gaming as a service although I see how it suits others. I don't want to have to pay a subscription whenever I want to …
Re: Looking for a unicorn
Posted on 2021-11-10, 18:48
AWE64 Gold is about that price are you thinking of a different card? e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234172388102?hash= … xAAAOSwXiJhM7GO
Re: Looking for a unicorn
Posted on 2021-11-10, 18:44
Prices have definitely risen and especially in regards to some of the "must haves" as they get more widespread attention. Some of the items you have listed were expensive top of the line parts back in the day and generate strong nostalgia for some.... so maybe compromise by using MUNT for an MT32 or …
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