Re: List of Currently Free Games
Posted on 2024-04-18, 19:47
Re: Is there any guide for installing Windows 3.11?
Posted on 2024-04-15, 11:41
I will use this: - Tualatin 1400S - DFI CA64-TC - 512 RAM - SD to IDE adapter (or sata to IDE adapter) - Gforce 3 Ti 200 (or voodoo 3 3000) It will be a multiretro system with 3.11, 95, 98 etc... Wow you sure have some really nice stuff. In that case I'd recommend you assemble another dedicated …
Re: Is there any guide for installing Windows 3.11?
Posted on 2024-04-15, 01:56
Which version is better? Versions of what? Also, I got various graphics cards, for example, Gforce 4 MX 440, Voodoo 3 3000, TNT2, Gforce 3 ti 200... all of them AGP IMHO those AGP cards were too new for Windows 3.1x: Not all cards came with Win3.1x drivers, although you might be able to use generic …
Re: odd problem with Riva TNT2 m64
Posted on 2024-04-10, 20:14
What's the make and model? Try to look for the "original" driver if possible. I've got a Gigabyte GA-622-32C (rev. 4.0)-S; the official site recommends 45.23, arguably the best Detonator for Win9x. For the record, ForceWare 71.84 was the last official Win9x driver for TNT2 Model 64.
Re: What are people's thoughts on 16:10 monitors for retro PC gaming?
Posted on 2024-02-20, 08:47
Looks like VOGONS have enough PA248QV users to form up a fan club (myself included). 😆 Being the cheapest (below US$200) 16:10 monitor with VGA port and factory color calibration, it sure is a bang for the buck.
Re: Need help with (hypothetical) RetroPC build
Posted on 2024-02-08, 01:43
-INTEL PENTIUM 4 670 CPU @ 3.80 GHz -MOBO ASUS P5K PRO REV. 1.02G -RAM CORSAIR XMS2-6400 DDR2-800MHZ-6400C4DHX (1GB x4) -GPU GeForce 7900GTX 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 IMHO the motherboard is far more superior than the CPU and GPU you've got. Grab a compatible C2Q (preferably Q9650 but any would do) and a …
Re: 2024 - End of the era of Retro Computing Youtube channels?
Posted on 2024-02-05, 03:29
Facebook Marketplace is really bad too. I keep getting recommendations for women's clothes because a local person sells "midi" dresses. I'm only interested in midi hardware. I wonder if there's cute clothes available for MIDI hardware. Hmm, maybe an anthropomorphized project...... :laughing: Wait, …
Re: 2024 - End of the era of Retro Computing Youtube channels?
Posted on 2024-02-05, 00:36
For the record, I agree with your point that a low-effort video is by definition low-effort to make. I would classify that as any video that is single-shot and zero edits. I've seen several 1-2 minutes video with nothing but a Win9x startup -- no editing, no narration, no captions, not even system …
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2024-01-29, 01:56
Salvaged this little monitor from recycling bin at work. Dell 2007FP 20", with LG IPS panel. 4:3, 1600x1200, DVI, VGA, composite, S-video, 4-port USB hub. Height ajustable stand with pivot. Not very retro itself, but very usable with lot different of retro hardware, thanks to the aspect ratio, high …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2024-01-29, 00:46
If TRW is correct then this motherboard is THE only one with LGA775 + 865G + AGP 8x + ISA combined. Theoretically it could span from DOS to late XP games. Except you would be stuck with a late AGP video board. I don't think it would be good enough for a lot of XP games. If you stuck to using …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2024-01-25, 17:21
Just got this lovely DFI ITOX 67S620-N motherboard. LGA 775, Intel 865G chipset, supports Pentium 4/D processors, and even has a pair of ISA slots. This one should be fun to experiment with. Should be "G7S620" instead. :sweat_smile: If TRW is correct then this motherboard is THE only one with …
Re: List of Currently Free Games
Posted on 2024-01-18, 16:10
Re: 2024 - End of the era of Retro Computing Youtube channels?
Posted on 2024-01-07, 08:11
My two cents: The 8-Bit Guy has invested too much resources -- time and money -- on his personal pseudo-retro projects like Planet X3 and Commander X16 recently. You see, retro communities are based on common memories and knowledges on specific hardware / software, as well as friendships formed by …
Re: Need help with (hypothetical) RetroPC build
Posted on 2023-12-31, 18:54
When I started this post I think I was a little too optimistic thinking to run games from such a time arc on a single PC without emulation. After thinking about it, I realized that most of the games I'm interested in playing are 80% within the Windows XP era, so I'd rather focus my efforts on …
Re: How to:install Microsoft Office 365
Posted on 2023-12-31, 08:54
How does Office 365 relate to DOSBox or retro computing in general? 😕 You should ask this question on Office 365 or Chromebook forum instead.
Re: Need help with (hypothetical) RetroPC build
Posted on 2023-12-31, 07:38
the motherboard is an ASUS A7V400-MX with an AMD Sempron CPU. From looking around it seems that the Sempron is a low budget CPU and it will get replaced, but what abou the Motherboard? Is it a good one? In addition to this, the CD/DVD RW and the floppy drive are in good shape and should be working …
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2023-12-24, 01:10
Fixed an Asus P5B Deluxe by recapping four capacitors around the southbridge and BIOS chip. It had the weirdest error I had ever seen before recapping: the year in BIOS would increase to 2099 right in front of my eyes, yet all other values were normal.
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2023-12-21, 19:53
H3nrik V! wrote on 2023-12-21, 18:45: I accidently had the Molex connector the wrong way Just curious: how was it achieved?
Re: What graphicscard is this?
Posted on 2023-12-17, 00:28
Pretty clear that the card was based on Alliance Semiconductor ProMotion 3210, build by a third party: Filename ProMotion_partners.jpg File size 80.62 KiB Views 1142 views The card maker might or might not be listed; I could only ascertain that it was not by miro or Orchid.
Re: Old PC i reformatted with Windows XP
Posted on 2023-12-14, 22:10
@SavageKurtain: You are using a Gigabyte MB in LGA775 and DDR2 era. Gigabyte is one of the biggest MB manufacturer and has a comprehensive product database (all the way back to Socket 5 models), complete with drivers, BIOS, specs, manuals, compatibility lists, etc. You really should download them …
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