Re: What interface card for the Roland MT-32

Posted on 2023-11-25, 08:35

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by Simmerhead

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Thanks all. Much appreciated. I think I'll go for the clone card to get the most authentic experience. This stuff is getting old, fragile and rare, so it will probably regret not using it how it was originally intended.

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What interface card for the Roland MT-32

Posted on 2023-11-24, 22:38

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by Simmerhead

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After years of searching I've finally managed to score a Roland MT-32 (Mk. I) from 1988. It's to be used in my main DOS gaming PC, based around a Pentium 75 and Sound Blaster 16 (dreaming of an AWE32 which I used to own 30 years ago). I've got a Roland MPU-401 with original cable and connectors, but …

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Software to rip CD and Floppy Images?

Posted on 2023-11-05, 17:39

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by Simmerhead

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Hi! What software do you folks recommend for ripping floppy and CD images? I have quite a stack of old driver floppies and CDs that I want to upload to the Internet archive, and I want som images of CD games to mount with DaemonTools in Windows 98 to avoid that spinning CD annoyance.

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Re: 3d Mark 2000 FPS limited to monitor frequency

Posted on 2023-10-22, 11:47

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by Simmerhead

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I've noticed this too, but only when I run 3D Mark 2000 on Windows 7 or 10. XP and earlier, the frame rate is uncapped. I just ran 3DMArk 99 and 2000 v1.1 and 2001 SE on Windows 98 SE, and the versions I have are definitely capped. Benchmarked a GeForce4 Ti 4200, FX5200 FX5500 and FX 5700 LE using …

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Re: 3d Mark 2000 FPS limited to monitor frequency

Posted on 2023-10-21, 08:15

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by Simmerhead

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This is an old thread, but I've observed the same issue. The 3DMark score gets a lot higher when I adjust the monitor Hz from 60 to 75 (which is the range of my retro LCD monitor). In theory I suspect I could get an even higher 3DMark score with a monitor with higher refresh rates.

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Re: Full screen mode - I'm going crazy!

Posted on 2023-10-09, 16:41

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by Simmerhead

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Did you try all the different resolution and output options under the [sdl] heading? Nope. I've tried every setting under the sun in the DOSBox config file, but no full screen without letter boxing. I just don't understand why it works fine with one computer, but not the other. Is it a Windows …

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Full screen mode - I'm going crazy!

Posted on 2023-10-08, 08:35

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by Simmerhead

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For some reasons I am unable to get full screen DOSBox on my Intel NUC and ASUS ROG GR5. I get a letterboxed screen. I thought it was the somewhat unusual 5:4 format of my DELL 21" LCD that caused it, but then I tried my newest build, a Mini-ITX system with internal graphics from an Intel i5-3475S ( …

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Re: New, beige desktop case (review and build)

Posted on 2022-11-15, 07:51

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by Simmerhead

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Awesome build! I actually picked one up in the end. A guy on ebay was selling them with all the included options and managed to get one at £30 delivered. https://i.imgur.com/GzGRq9vl.jpg I've got the exact same case and am just about to start a build. I noticed however that you can't fit …

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Re: Help picking a good Socket 7 motherboard

Posted on 2022-11-14, 18:07

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This thread has inspired me to revisit my SS7 ALi V board, setting up a small mATX build with K6-3+ and a Voodoo 3 :) Definitely not hassle-free, but kinda fun. Playing the "let's pick a working combination of drivers and tweaks" right now. Also threw 98lite into the mix. Super Socket 7 definitely …

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Re: Help picking a good Socket 7 motherboard

Posted on 2022-11-14, 18:06

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by Simmerhead

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Thanks again all for all your help! I ended up ordering four of the boards in the ad, three "Socket 7" and one "Slot 1". Got a few additional items as well, among them a Chieftec case and a bunch of old ASUS AGP GeForce cards (RIVA TNT M64, Geforce 2 MX, Geforce 4 MX 440, Geforce 4 Ti 4200, FX 5700 …

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Re: New, beige desktop case (review and build)

Posted on 2022-11-14, 12:12

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by Simmerhead

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Awesome build! I actually picked one up in the end. A guy on ebay was selling them with all the included options and managed to get one at £30 delivered. https://i.imgur.com/GzGRq9vl.jpg I've got the exact same case and am just about to start a build. I noticed however that you can't fit …

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Re: Help picking a good Socket 7 motherboard

Posted on 2022-11-10, 16:30

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by Simmerhead

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Thanks all. Great info. The "cache hack" on the PII-233 hasn't worked out so good for me. It becomes too slow, so if an earlier Pentium MMX is better for that, it would certainly be a better DOS gaming platform. I'm a huge fan of Test Drive III, which is very speed sensitive.

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Re: Help picking a good Socket 7 motherboard

Posted on 2022-11-10, 11:51

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by Simmerhead

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You mention that you already have a P2-233 machine, and your goal is to just play DOS games. All of the Socket 7 boards in this lot are late and pretty fast, the difference between them and your Pentium 2 machine just isn't big enough. You'll have a new build that will overlap your current system …

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Re: Help picking a good Socket 7 motherboard

Posted on 2022-11-10, 07:54

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Horun wrote on 2022-11-10, 06:15: Yes P3B-F or TXP4 but for me it would be the Gigabyte GA-586ATV, is a good board for AT and it can do K6-2 up to 400 from one source so would probably be my choice IF I could only choose one Soc7 😀 Thanks! Maybe you just persuaded me to go for an AT system 😀

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Re: Help picking a good Socket 7 motherboard

Posted on 2022-11-09, 19:25

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bloodem wrote on 2022-11-09, 19:15: Quite a few nice boards there. Personally, I would not let the following escape: Asus P3B-F, Asus P2B, MSI MS-6163 Ver 2, Aopen AX6BC, Asus TXP4-X. But that's just me.... 😁 Thanks! Big ASUS fan. But I can't pick them all. I guess the TXP4 has the TX chipset which …

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Help picking a good Socket 7 motherboard

Posted on 2022-11-09, 19:05

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by Simmerhead

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I have the chance to pick up a few nice Socket 7 motherboards from this lot: https://www.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=279418158 What would you recommend? I really want something older for pure DOS gaming, and a Socket 7 system will solve most of my needs with the minimum amount of hassle. My …

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Re: Newest possible systems for Windows XP and Windows 7

Posted on 2022-10-29, 23:09

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by Simmerhead

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Also, I use it for my old professional Nikon film scanner which hasn't been supported after Windows XP. You've got a Super COOLSCAN 5000/9000 ED? Wow. :love_you_gesture: I've been hesitant to buy a film scanner for years . Indeed I do - A 5000 ED. I also had a drum scanner for large film, but I've …

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Re: Newest possible systems for Windows XP and Windows 7

Posted on 2022-10-28, 08:45

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by Simmerhead

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Jo22 wrote on 2022-10-25, 04:38: The Geforce 750 Ti wasn't bad, either. It had Windows XP support and worked with office PCs. Merely a 350W PSU was needed. That's what I use in my current Sandy Bridge XP system. Haven't run into any issues with it and Win XP yet.

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Re: Newest possible systems for Windows XP and Windows 7

Posted on 2022-10-28, 08:42

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by Simmerhead

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One issue with mini ITX for XP I didn't see brought up, was the single slot. Sure you can put in a nice graphics card, but if you really want to experience the XP-only games, then a Sound Blaster X-Fi with EAX 5.0 can make some games sound much more immersive. Was the plan just using onboard audio? …

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Re: Newest possible systems for Windows XP and Windows 7

Posted on 2022-10-28, 07:42

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by Simmerhead

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rasz_pl wrote on 2022-10-19, 16:16: Whats the point when newest windows 11 can run all of the XP/Win7 software perfectly? XP 32-bit can run a lot of games, including Windows 98 titles, so it's a versatile platform. Also, I use it for my old professional Nikon film scanner which hasn't been …

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