Re: SOFTMPU hung?

Posted on 2021-02-22, 21:18

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EDIT: I used setmul to fix this issue. Looks like it is just speed related. I just swapped my SB32 for a AZT2320 in a Celeron 800 system, then I had the same hang/freeze problem when running SoftMPU. I then tried setmul L1D (disable L1 and L2 cache for this CPU) and SoftMPU runs normally. When I …

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Re: Finally my 3dfx Voodoo2 SLI project!

Posted on 2021-02-19, 17:38

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I love the fact you're using a creative sound card with creative speakers

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Re: Finally my 3dfx Voodoo2 SLI project!

Posted on 2021-02-18, 18:38

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Those boxes are awesome 😀

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Re: AM486DX5 from ebay

Posted on 2021-02-18, 09:29

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Cool, I did not know these package converters existed. Does look like a challenge for someone with my soldering skills 😀

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AM486DX5 from ebay

Posted on 2021-02-18, 08:27

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So I bought the cheapest AM486 DX5 133 from ebay, and it arrived... At first I thought what the heck is this, they sent the wrong chip! But the markings really say am486dx5-133v16bhc , it is the embedded version LOL What can I do with this? I don't know if I can install this in a socket 3 …

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2021-02-03, 20:58

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I haven't had any compatibility problems with 4dos. Looks like Vogons has their own list nice utilities: https://www.vogonswiki.com/index.php/Useful_DOS_utilities

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Re: Retro confessions. What are yours?

Posted on 2021-02-03, 07:58

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Well I still have not played Secret of Monkey Island.

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Re: Retro confessions. What are yours?

Posted on 2021-02-02, 09:53

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I am afraid of my AT PSUs exploding (and try to avoid AT motherboards).

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Re: The Quest for Pixel Perfect DOS Emulation

Posted on 2021-02-02, 08:59

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According to retrorgb they work well, no added lag. https://www.retrorgb.com/converters.html

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Re: Gotek Floppy Emulator with FlashFloppy

Posted on 2021-02-01, 13:48

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And here is some information on other gotek versions: https://github.com/keirf/FlashFloppy/wiki/Got … k-Compatibility

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Re: Gotek Floppy Emulator with FlashFloppy

Posted on 2021-02-01, 08:35

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I got the cheapest gotek from Aliexpress and it works very well. I haven't seen any fake goteks.

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Re: The Quest for Pixel Perfect DOS Emulation

Posted on 2021-02-01, 08:31

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Very interesting. I don't have a graphics card with VGA or DVI-A(nalogue) in my modern PC and if I find some space for my CRT, I would connect it to my retro rig :) I have been tinkering with a VGA-HDMI adapter https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61ft1dP1VQL._AC_SY450_.jpg but a lot of …

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2021-02-01, 07:59

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My AMD 386 DX 40 build, almost complete. Board with surface mounted AMD 386DX-40 arrived from Ukraine 🇺🇦 this morning! Rest of specs: Installed 8MB Ram -70 Cirrus Logic 5428 1MB ISA Video Creative Labs CT1740 Soundblaster Card 1GB CF-Card for HD 1.44 Floppy GoTek Emulator Drive 52x LG CD-ROM 300w …

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Re: Retro confessions. What are yours?

Posted on 2021-02-01, 07:39

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Oh I also bought the hitchhiker's guide books years ago. And never read them or listened to the radio show. It watched the movie I believe that is where vogons come from?

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Re: Retro confessions. What are yours?

Posted on 2021-02-01, 07:36

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Besides that....my only REAL confession would be that i spend WAY more time tinkering, building and troubleshooting with my retro machines that I ever have playing games. TBH that is true with my modern machine as well. I've got fairly capable retro and modern gaming rigs that will likely never be …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2021-01-31, 14:46

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devius wrote on 2021-01-31, 14:27: If it's confidential why are you posting pictures of it online? 😨 Watch out for the men in the black van outside your house.

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2021-01-31, 14:39

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sen7inel wrote on 2021-01-25, 13:33: https://i.ibb.co/WWGxBNh/Tandy-battlestation-Medium.png […] Show full quote Behold my Tandy 425SX battlestation! A bit minimalist compared to some awesome rigs here but it is what it is. Damn nice sliding keyboard tray/monitor stand!

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2021-01-31, 14:26

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Hello all. I thought i'd share some images of my retro rig. It's a Dell OptiPlex GX1, P3 450. On board is a 4 Mb Ati Rage pro, and a Crystal 4236b soundchip which both do quite well for early win98 and MsDos games. I have added a Voodoo 2 and a Gravis ultrasound clone, (Which i only use in …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-01-31, 14:24

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Skanque wrote on 2021-01-31, 13:59: New arrivals: […] Show full quote New arrivals: ATI Radeon 32MB SDR PCI ... have a nice day Wow al those nice boxes!

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Re: TUCOWS shareware library gets shut down

Posted on 2021-01-30, 18:16

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Wow tucows, almost forgot the name, and it immediately brought back memories of my first internet experience via modem, waiting for downloads to finish 😀

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