Re: How to remove this backplate safely?
Posted on 2024-03-13, 13:47
Thanks guys, I'll let you know the result once I've done it.
How to remove this backplate safely?
Posted on 2024-03-11, 11:14
Hi all, I recently bought this old Gigabyte GA EX58 UD3R motherboard and I wanted to install a new cooler. However, I couldn't install it, as the slots where the cooler is supposed to go are filled with this backplate. Does anyone know how to remove this safely? I'm starting to doubt if it is …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-12-24, 15:04
Very happy with this buy! 60 euro’s for a retro P4 rig, with an Asus P4Pe, a Geforce Ti 4800 SE and Creative soundcard all in working condition!
Re: Asus A8n-sli premium won't post
Posted on 2023-11-20, 20:37
Karbist wrote on 2023-11-20, 15:56: Remove everything except the cpu, connect a buzzer/speaker to the speaker headers, you should hear missing ram beeps. also does the heatsink above the chipset get extremely hot? No beeps unfortunately. The heatsink above the chipset gets pretty warm though...
Re: Asus A8n-sli premium won't post
Posted on 2023-11-20, 15:06
An update: I tried another PSU and this one works! The fans start spinning (CPU and GPU), but it still doesn't post. I tried two gpu's (Geforce 6800 GT and a low profile Radeon I had laying around) but I don't receive an image from them. Anyone a clue what might be the problem? I didn't plug in the …
Re: Asus A8n-sli premium won't post
Posted on 2023-11-15, 13:46
Wasn't this board somewhat notorious for having the chipset fan die without warning or notice and contributing to the boards eventual death ? It depends on the board. I have the same board and it’s passively cooled. Some of them did have little fans though, and yes those always die eventually and …
Re: Asus A8n-sli premium won't post
Posted on 2023-11-15, 13:44
I think this A8N and my other one are busted. Stripped them both completely down and tried two different PSU's, that are known to be working in other builds. The fan of the PSU quickly turns on, but immediately stops. I think I'll have to look for another board for my Athlon 3500+ If you have a …
Re: Asus A8n-sli premium won't post
Posted on 2023-11-13, 18:47
I think this A8N and my other one are busted. Stripped them both completely down and tried two different PSU's, that are known to be working in other builds. The fan of the PSU quickly turns on, but immediately stops. I think I'll have to look for another board for my Athlon 3500+
Re: Asus A8n-sli premium won't post
Posted on 2023-11-13, 10:53
Tried replacing the CMOS battery, but unfortunately still no post. I'll strip the board down and I'll try to connect everything step-by-step. Will update! Thanks for the help so far.
Re: Asus A8n-sli premium won't post
Posted on 2023-11-07, 23:20
BitWrangler wrote on 2023-11-07, 22:27: Asus boards are absolute assholes about needing a CMOS battery with decent voltage to work and can play dead with batteries other boards wouldn't even be losing time on yet. Haven't tried switching the battery! Will try that tomorrow
Asus A8n-sli premium won't post
Posted on 2023-11-07, 21:50
Hi all, Currently I'm working on an XP build featuring an Asus A8N-SLI Premium motherboard. However, I can't seem to get the motherboard to power on. I connected the CPU, RAM, GPU and PSU. On the motherboard a green light is powered on, but when I try to jumpstart it, it doesn't seem to respond. I …
Re: Rebuilt W98 PC (P3 1.4 GhZ)
Posted on 2023-10-13, 11:32
Nice machine, well done. The case with the philips drive looks interesting. 2 years ago i sold a computer like that to someone. The case was exactly the same, only yellowed. it contained an aureal vortex 2 soundcard and a philips drive like that. 👍🏻 I think that was me, actually! Small word :) I …
Rebuilt W98 PC (P3 1.4 GhZ)
Posted on 2023-05-20, 11:03
Hereby some results of rebuilding my Pentium 3 Windows 98 PC! My previous Win 98 PC was build around of a Matsonic Motherboard and a 1.0 GhZ Pentium 3. Although it worked and was adequate for a beginners project, I decided I wanted to create a better one. Hereby some pictures: cable management is …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-05-03, 13:13
Found a Geforce 7600 GS AGP video card with 256 MB for 5 euro's in a local good will. How much would this card be worth? It is in perfect condition and works after I tested it. I don't have any plans for it in my systems so I think I'll just sell it... https://i.ibb.co/kJtZKVK/Whats-App-Image-2023- …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-01-28, 21:57
Received my Gigabyte GA-6VTXE-A today. The motherboard came in the original box and included all the original documentation, driver cd's and cables. The board itself looks also good, although I'm not quite sure about a few capacitors located at the upper left of the board. Do they need recapping? …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-01-27, 10:43
Just bought a Gigabyte GA-6VTXE-A for my Windows 98 machine. My biggest investment so far for retro build (around 75 euro's), but I decided to go with it as they don't appear too often for sale in my country. Can't wait till it arrives to test it out! The picture included is not the one I bought but …
Built my father a tiny XP PC
Posted on 2022-12-04, 14:00
So I built this tiny Windows XP PC for my father so he could play some old favorites. Back in the day he used to play a lot of games, but in recent years he mostly quit. Recently I acquired a Shuttle PC and I figured it would be excellent to turn it in a tiny, nostalgic machine for him. This …
Re: P3 Tualatin 1.4 GHZ with box for 100 euros: worth?
Posted on 2022-08-21, 18:22
Even loose ones are tending to go for between 60-80 euros and with usage obviously, and for example if you're in Europe they tend to normally only be available in Asia or the US, and you may end up paying some 15-20 Euros more for customs charges. So by comparison to get one in box for 100 euros …
P3 Tualatin 1.4 GHZ with box for 100 euros: worth?
Posted on 2022-08-21, 17:11
As the titel says, I might be able to purchase a P3 CPU Tualatin 1.4 GhZ cpu 512 kb Cache with the original box for 100 euros. Still wondering if it is worth it, though. Would be really cool to have the fastest P3 CPU, but it is wat more than I paid for my other retro gear… Interested to hear what …
Good controller for Windows XP?
Posted on 2022-07-13, 08:55
Hi all, I'm looking for a good controller to use on a Windows XP build. I managed to connect a Xbox One Controller by using a USB Bluetooth connector. However the LT and RT trigger don't work - does anyone know how I can fix this? Or can someone recommend me another controller that I could use?
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