Re: Cursor size on Vogons
Posted on Yesterday, 19:03
It's been around for a while. I noticed who knows how long ago but got used to it.
Re: Run apps requiring CD/DVD without a disk image or a disk drive
Posted on Yesterday, 19:00
Although I haven't tried on Windows 11, yet; I use Alcohol Portable: https://alcohol-soft.com/alcohol_portable.php Already used the Portable version, fails. You have other problems, then, it seems. I just setup pAlcohol on a fresh installation of Windows 11, and I had no trouble mounting Dino …
Re: Run apps requiring CD/DVD without a disk image or a disk drive
Posted on Yesterday, 18:31
Although I haven't tried on Windows 11, yet; I use Alcohol Portable: https://alcohol-soft.com/alcohol_portable.php
Re: What game are you playing now?
Posted on 2023-02-04, 02:50
I just picked up a tranquilizer gun. What? When the fans talk about the cerebral bore in Turok 2, they were right. :upside_down: I've now made it past level 2. I've only fired the Tranquilizer gun once just to see if an enemy would explode after being anesthetized; it didn't (missed opportunity by …
Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware
Posted on 2023-02-04, 02:43
Let's see if it goes for higher than the Quantum3D Mercury Brick (green version) - one on eBay went for around $10,000 a few months ago.
Re: What game are you playing now?
Posted on 2023-02-03, 12:48
Begun playing Turok 2, remastered version. I never finished playing the original when it was first released, and now I remember why: The levels are too big, too monotonous, and there’s too many switches to activate, thus contributing to boredom and a feeling of lack of progress. I’m probably 1/3 way …
Re: Can't finish Windows 98 install on Sony Vaio
Posted on 2023-01-30, 23:26
Since you are able to start Windows with CD-ROM support, format your C: drive. Then Create a C:\WINDOWS\CABS (or C:\CABS) directory. Copy *.* from D:\WIN98 to C:\WINDOWS\CABS (or C:\CABS). You no longer need the CD or floppy - remove both from the computer. Switch to the C:\WINDOWS\CABS (or C:\CABS) …
Re: Issues with some games on a Voodoo 3
Posted on 2023-01-26, 13:32
Try installing Unreal Gold. Select the Glide option on initial startup. If this game doesn’t work, you really have problems as it works with all 3dfx cards without trouble. For Need for Speed 2 SE, did you copy the Glide EXE, nfs2sea.exe, from the CD into the installed directory and run this? …
Re: Will this modified Tualatin run in my Dell XPS T550?
Posted on 2023-01-23, 05:26
I happen to have a Dell T550 and both of those modded CPUs. You bought those from the Korean seller on eBay, right? That's where I got mine. I can test tomorrow, but I don't have the same slotket adapter as you. I have an MSI Master MS-6905 v2.0. By the looks of the adapter (it looks passive without …
Re: Choice of soundcard for a fast win98 computer
Posted on 2023-01-20, 14:22
Also while i'm still here - if i can't get my 128bit pci-e nVidia 6200le working, should i fallback on a 64bit pci matrox g450 dual-head or a 64bit pci nVidia geforce 2mx400? We'll need someone else with more expertise on the Matrox to chime in. You might get better results opening a new thread. In …
Re: Choice of soundcard for a fast win98 computer
Posted on 2023-01-19, 23:54
Yeah those gold connectors sure are sweet looking, is the quality of the sound output any better between these two? This is me, but I'd bet I could not tell the difference (not withstanding directional 4.1 versus 5.1) as far as audio quality. I'd pick the newer card made in 2001, versus 199(8 or …
Re: Choice of soundcard for a fast win98 computer
Posted on 2023-01-19, 23:41
what's the advantage of the sb0100 over the ct4620? 4.1 Sound on the CT4620, versus 5.1 on the SB0100. The CT4620 does look more stylish, though. Yeah those gold connectors sure are sweet looking, is the quality of the sound output any better between these two? This is me, but I'd bet I could not …
Re: Choice of soundcard for a fast win98 computer
Posted on 2023-01-19, 23:35
Vic Zarratt wrote on 2023-01-19, 23:30: what's the advantage of the sb0100 over the ct4620? 4.1 Sound on the CT4620, versus 5.1 on the SB0100. The CT4620 does look more stylish, though.
Re: Choice of soundcard for a fast win98 computer
Posted on 2023-01-19, 23:24
Thanks for the input! Sadly i don't have half-life anymore, i had the CDs but i gave them away to someone who really wanted them. I'm not sure if any of these games have vortex support, perhaps Max Payne, project nomads and AVP do? If you don't have a Vortex 2, it won't matter. If the game supports …
Re: Dual PIII-S Tualatin 1.4 GHz Success Stories
Posted on 2023-01-19, 22:42
Boards with an Apollo Pro266(T) are realy rare. At that time Intel wanted to push the P4 and Sockel 423/478. So they gave the sockel 370 and the Apollo chipset with a Pentium III-S no attention. For my ASUS CUV266-DLS i can say, the AGP performance is normal. image108.jpg 3DMark2001SE_14239.JPG …
Re: Choice of soundcard for a fast win98 computer
Posted on 2023-01-19, 22:21
If you're planning on playing A3D supported games, I'd go with the Aureal Vortex based card. It's a Vortex 1 card, though. Can't just about all cards play A3D 1.0? I'd pick the SB0100. Haven't tried with non-A3D cards. I did use a Vortex 1 based card (Diamond MX200) back in the day on my Windows 98 …
Re: Choice of soundcard for a fast win98 computer
Posted on 2023-01-19, 21:52
Shponglefan wrote on 2023-01-19, 21:42: If you're planning on playing A3D supported games, I'd go with the Aureal Vortex based card. It's a Vortex 1 card, though. Can't just about all cards play A3D 1.0? I'd pick the SB0100.
Re: How many people run Plus! or Theme's on their retro rigs
Posted on 2023-01-19, 13:07
I installed 95 Plus! (and continue to do so) for mostly the desktop icon color icon upgrade from 256. I also like the Microsoft Pinball game (which was available out of the box with Windows NT 4.0 only at the time.) The themes were gimmicky, and I puttered around with them for only a short while. I …
Re: Gatekeeping in the retro hobby
Posted on 2023-01-19, 00:47
I don't think there's any gate keeping in retro, just people making snarky comments trying to feel superior over others. (and I don't mean the sarcasm and jokes ^^) I guess a lot of people spend money to feel superior, it's the classic trope of having to have a better house, a better car than your …
Re: Installed windows 98 se......where are the wallpapers?
Posted on 2023-01-18, 20:26
You can install them from Add/Remove in Control Panel. "Desktop Themes" is the option to select (click the 'Windows Setup' tab), and it has most (but not all) of the wallpapers, etc. shown in that video.
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