Re: Are there regular users here with profession away from tech industry?

Posted on 2024-04-25, 09:45

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Im computer programmer, but I work as construction worker here in spain because is better paid You were probably tired of those TPS reports as well. Hi! to be true, i need to google what "TPS report" is.. i did not understand very well yet, but i think never have any of this stuff here in spain or …

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Re: Are there regular users here with profession away from tech industry?

Posted on 2024-04-24, 06:21

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I learnt programming in books as a kid around 1999/2000. Even if I was really passionate about computers i was not "good at math" back then. The school counselor's advice for me was to become either a truck driver or to work as a landscape architect. My parents pushed me really hard to follow the …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-04-20, 06:56

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Media Vision Thunder and Lightning. A video and sound card in one. I couldn't find the ad that you mentioned, just a schematic of the card on VCFED and it matches your photo. Heavy Metal VGA ad https://books.google.ca/books?id=gasgHhfj-RAC&pg=PA570&dq=mediavision+thunder+and+lightning&hl=en&sa=X& …

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Descent 3 (1999) source code released

Posted on 2024-04-18, 07:57

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The Descent 3 source code was released this week. Some proprietary libs were removed, so there is some work required to get it to compile again but this could allow some new releases/mods for both retro and newer systems. https://hackaday.com/2024/04/17/source-code-to-the-1999-fps-game-descent-3- …

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

Posted on 2024-04-17, 16:02

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TheChexWarrior wrote on 2024-03-21, 14:49: My new Fujicom curved screen. And Wise thin-pc with Windows 98 SE. Those combination are wonderful to my fillings!!!! Filename Screenshot from 2024-04-17 18-00-48.png File size 47.03 KiB Views 422 views Your light switch is incredible !

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-04-16, 19:45

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I really appreciate all the replies regarding the FX 5500, I won't quote everone individually but I will run some benchmarks on the P3 Coppermine tonight and let you know it's looking. I read that some, if not most FX 5500s ran on a 128-bit bus, where as the 5200 was almost exclusively 64-bit …

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Re: RetroPC_King's Socket A Systems (2023 Update)

Posted on 2024-04-16, 11:41

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April 2024 update: Replaced a bulged capacitor on the MATSONIC MS8137C+ motherboard, and also put a power supply from that period, a 350W LPF2N PSU (I think is made by Linkworld maybe), that I installed in the place of the DAVIO LPK19-460W PSU it had. Motherboard and the whole system is now rock …

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Re: RetroPC_King's Socket A Systems (2023 Update)

Posted on 2024-04-14, 08:20

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April 2024 update: Replaced a bulged capacitor on the MATSONIC MS8137C+ motherboard, and also put a power supply from that period, a 350W LPF2N PSU (I think is made by Linkworld maybe), that I installed in the place of the DAVIO LPK19-460W PSU it had. Motherboard and the whole system is now rock …

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Re: How hard is it to find retro/vintage computer hardware where you live?

Posted on 2024-04-13, 10:31

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It's not that bad in France. Sure there are overpriced stuff in classifieds. Probably by some sellers that got inspired by the crazy "buy it now" prices from eBay. But you can still find nice parts for reasonable prices... if you search carefully and if you're patient. But genuinely rare/sought …

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Re: "Shader Model 2.0" games released in 2003

Posted on 2024-04-11, 20:10

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Minimum "100% DirectX 9 compatible card" and TNT2 in supported list, haha 😵‍💫 There are a lot of such confused requirements though An example to put things into perspective; the original Half-life 2 is a Direct3D 9 game (loads d3d9.dll and requires it) and yet you can run it on a D3D6 card like …

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Re: MediaVision Thunderboard

Posted on 2024-04-11, 10:01

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Well.. The Protac Thunderboard clone supports MIDI UART mode. Demo with SC-55 https://youtu.be/7KZV0UkcdEI?si=r68mW4slMo1pmmTw

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Re: MediaVision Thunderboard

Posted on 2024-04-09, 23:30

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Hi I also have the Protac clone board. I got it in a very big lot last summer and only tested it this week. I noticed a very interesting thing. While the original Mediavision Board is said to not support midi, the clone have markings that suggest it does. protac_thunderboard_clone_mvd121_mvd201_isa. …

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

Posted on 2024-04-09, 13:53

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Last Friday I received an am386 sx-40 I bought it untested so I needed some time to test everyhing… Very nice, be sure and post updated pics after those pieces find a proper home! :) I would love to have a compact AT case but the closest thing I have is the case seen on the picture (ATX moded to …

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

Posted on 2024-04-08, 16:50

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Last Friday I received an am386 sx-40 I bought it untested so I needed some time to test everyhing IMG_20240401_193344.jpg First I needed to remove the varta battery. The leaking was luckily very minimal. I cleaned it with a toothbrush and white vinegar, then water. I used alcohol for the rest of …

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Re: What is the deal with S3's Chrome cards?

Posted on 2024-04-04, 18:52

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I was working in a computer store at the time these were new and don't recall seeing them. We never had any for sale either. At this point, onboard graphics (including S3/Via) were "good enough" for the low end and would have priced these out. These products also had no future due to the whole …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-04-03, 18:38

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This Genius EasyMouse, serial, for 1$. https://fccid.io/FSUGMZE3 - a hot item from 1996... Hmm. That reminds me that I ended up with too much old mice. I will try to list them on the givaway thread before sending them to trash. I have some serial ones I guess... yours looks familiar to me. I might …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-04-01, 18:15

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I juste bought this 386 board with an am386sx-40 on it. Unfortunately not a DX one. But the am386 history is interesting and i always wanted to have one (even more a 40 MHz one) Not tested, the battery seems to not have leaked too much, and at 20€ I'm not risking a lot of money. IMG_20240401_193344 …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-04-01, 17:41

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I juste bought this 386 board with an am386sx-40 on it. Unfortunately not a DX one. But the am386 history is interesting and i always wanted to have one (even more a 40 MHz one) Not tested, the battery seems to not have leaked too much, and at 20€ I'm not risking a lot of money. IMG_20240401_193344. …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-03-29, 22:17

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I received a 6800GT PCIe today... but artifacting. I got refund and kept the card. The second I have which does not work...

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-03-23, 21:55

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My 4CoreDual-sata2 always had issues. Instabilities, ps2/usb not working randomly. I wanted to buy a new one but i only found extremely expensive ones. I found a 4CoreDual-vsta, tested + ram + a c2d E6850 (quite decent) . 25€ inc. Shipping. Its not as good as the sata2, but i took the offer anyway. …

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