Re: Welcome back Katmai!
Posted on 2023-03-17, 15:32
Thanx mate! Let's just see how it goes. I will be posting pics very soon...
Re: Welcome back Katmai!
Posted on 2023-03-17, 15:14
I agree with the others and absolutely wouldn't replace the GF3. I use a GF4 MX460 with my Pentium 3 1GHZ, I have also used a Voodoo 3 and a GF2 GTS in the same machine, never found the need for a FX card. I already have the ASUS V9570 cleaned up and ready. I got this one as a result of my …
Re: Welcome back Katmai!
Posted on 2023-03-17, 12:42
Thank you @Ozzuneoj for all the input. Well, I did place an order for the PSU, so I will just stick with that... on the positive side, it is a fully modular unit, so less clutter and more airflow are gained. As far as the processor goes, since the slot 1 standard has quite some room for upgrade past …
Re: Welcome back Katmai!
Posted on 2023-03-17, 11:04
Only issue with the Audigy 2 is it will install WDM drivers by default. Setup does have a utility to switch to vxd but Joseph_Joestar made this guide which avoids any of the bloat. https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=71449 Thank you! So, are the drivers the same for Audigy 2 & Audigy 2 ZS, …
Re: Welcome back Katmai!
Posted on 2023-03-17, 10:15
Munx wrote on 2023-03-17, 10:13: CENTRAL wrote on 2023-03-17, 09:29: I now have an Audigy 2 and the Soundblaster live 1024/ value to chose from. Reading the forum however I can see that the Audigy is not supported by windows 98 It is. You can use it with Windows 98 just fine. That's good to know. …
Re: Welcome back Katmai!
Posted on 2023-03-17, 09:29
Stalled project report: Well, as eager as I am to move forward, I have been forced to wait before things can move... The case has been handed for a repaint to a neighboring car paint shop, but being a (very) low priority paint job, I have to wait... I also have two PCI adapters (a PCI to USB2 and a …
Re: Retro LCD monitor repair
Posted on 2023-03-17, 09:11
I would like to post a situation update, for those interested. Having played around with the monitor's settings a bit, I can report the following: Lowering gamma from 2.2 to 2.0 improves brightness quite a bit. I am now able to reduce backlight brightness to 65% (it was 85%) and the image looks …
Re: Welcome back Katmai!
Posted on 2023-03-14, 16:04
Years ago I bought an ancient, used Enermax 465W with 44 amps on 5v to power old Athlons with excess. You can still easily find them. :D Well, at least around the USA. PIII CPUs are so much lower power that almost anything of quality build is adequate. 20a should be plenty. 20-22 amps are quite …
Re: Retro LCD monitor repair
Posted on 2023-03-14, 16:01
Thank you guys, I will look into it as soon as I find some time...
Re: Retro LCD monitor repair
Posted on 2023-03-12, 12:31
Being an older monitor, I was wondering how bright it was supposed to get, 300cd/m^2 apparently, which ain't all that bright by modern standards. Also I notice it has an illumination sensor to modulate brightness, which if using in dim lighting might not get you full brightness. See if you can see …
Re: Retro LCD monitor repair
Posted on 2023-03-11, 21:03
rasz_pl wrote on 2023-03-11, 20:16: worn CCFL go purple/violet/pink bad caps usually result in flickering, turning off, or completely dead monitor I don't see a shift in colours tbh. Just the brightness is quite low even maxed out. 100% looks more like 40% or so...
Re: Retro LCD monitor repair
Posted on 2023-03-11, 17:39
My research shows that replacement ccfl lamps are a common part, even as we speak. Quite inexpensine too. The repair process is certainly quite lengthy and delicate, but still doable for technicians. I will be sending it in next week and see how it goes. I will be reporting back, for anyone …
Re: Retro LCD monitor repair
Posted on 2023-03-11, 14:15
Yep, true! I will look into it however, since the one I have at hand is like a brand new one. If I get a decent repair quote it will be worth it.
Re: Retro LCD monitor repair
Posted on 2023-03-11, 11:18
rasz_pl wrote on 2023-03-10, 19:57: surprisingly S2031W is not TN but VA, so at least thats special. Still nowadays at least up north in EU you can pick up 20' LCDs for ~10 euro all day long But, wouldn't they be worn out too?
Re: Welcome back Katmai!
Posted on 2023-03-10, 15:38
Munx wrote on 2023-03-10, 15:18: From what I recall Corsair has quite a few models that still have some good 5V rails, so I'd look into those. The CX650M in my home office PC has quite a beefy 25A 5V rail. I will certainly look into it as well. Thanx a million!
Re: Welcome back Katmai!
Posted on 2023-03-10, 14:59
Seasonic is a solid choice! But they as well have significantly lowered the performance of 3.3 & 5.5 volt rails... Here is a summary of the Focus PSUs
Re: Welcome back Katmai!
Posted on 2023-03-10, 14:34
Nice points here, thank you! I will be posting more on the components as I move forward, that's for sure... I will be using 4 drives tbh. A CD recorder, a DVD writer, a Zip drive and a floppy drive. Of course not all of them will be working at the same time, but I would like to have them available. …
Re: Retro LCD monitor repair
Posted on 2023-03-10, 14:13
Thanks Guys. There is a reputable refurbisher in Athens who claims to fix old monitors. I need to check it out. Cost consideration is an issue, but there is no way to replace a 1680x1050 monitor for use with a retro computer that I know of....
Retro LCD monitor repair
Posted on 2023-03-10, 09:09
Dear friends, I would like to ask whether an old lcd monitor (2007) can be repaired. It is an EIZO S2031W and the only problem is that the brightness is quite low nowadays. All other functions are working however. EIZO in my country will not offer any service on the model, so I guess I will have to …
Re: Welcome back Katmai!
Posted on 2023-03-10, 08:51
...and here is a Chieftec Proton...
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