Re: Greetings! Just bought a IBM GL300 (P2 400) for vintage gaming!

Posted on 2020-10-28, 10:48

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by JoeCorrado

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So like my title states, I did go ahead and buy a used IBM 300GL (Tower version) on eBay along with a SB16 ISA (CT2770) and a S3 Trio 64 2MB Expertcolour (DSP3364P) PCI Card. I was originally going to buy a Pentium 120 like I had as a kid but the prices are outrageous, and I was concerned about …

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Re: Collecting rants

Posted on 2020-10-28, 10:37

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by JoeCorrado

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Buy I don't by parts to collect as I don't see the point in that, I buy parts to use. I do buy parts to collect and preserve, so I'll have a lot of different stuff to play around with in the future (and hey, maybe preserve it for future generations ^^), when none of this might be available or …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2020-10-28, 10:04

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by JoeCorrado

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An older thread so apologies for bumping, but I just had to say what a fantastic collection you have there! Somebody was bitten by the bug harder than even I was!! That makes me feel lots better! 😊 👍

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Re: Digital DOS games (GOG, Steam...) Retro PC Compatibility Sheet: We need your input!

Posted on 2020-04-30, 22:51

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Title of this thread and online sheet - is a bit missleading, because there is also info about Win9x games, what is nice.. I can add a ton of games of that time, I make a lot of fixes for those games myself I am sure that Phil won't mind broadening this out a bit. Yesterday's DOS is tomorrow's …

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2020-04-05, 04:57

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by JoeCorrado

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Here’s another one I pulled from the trash. CCAF8A42-7277-4D1B-8744-A4FD7A3B5813.jpeg A Dell Dimension 8200, the exact Pentium 4 system I had been looking for. It’s a socket 478 and uses RDRAM. It currently has a 1.8GHz Willamette and actually runs very well, but I will be swapping it out for a 3. …

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Re: My vote for best DOS video card

Posted on 2020-03-31, 13:27

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by JoeCorrado

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Horun wrote on 2020-03-31, 01:19: I would buy the two S3 cards and maybe the Trident. Have enough Cirrus chip cards to last a lifetime 😀 So you would recommend that he go with the CL card? 😀

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Re: Vogons members average motherboard collection size

Posted on 2020-03-31, 13:06

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by JoeCorrado

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I have 226 pcs of faulty 8088-486 mainboards boxed up. It's not really a collection, just my passion for repairing bad mainboards running wild. Now that the curfew is here I'm finally going to start working on them. Don't feel shy about maybe sharing some how-to tips along the way. Maybe even a …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2020-03-31, 13:01

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by JoeCorrado

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Salient wrote on 2020-03-18, 18:33: Latest iteration of my desk. Computer-Music Desk_05-Mar-2020_01.jpg Now that is what I am talking about! I am loving the separation between more modern and retro there!

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2020-03-31, 12:58

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by JoeCorrado

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DaveJustDave wrote on 2020-03-25, 19:00: cleaned things up a bit Good Lord! It is a showcase! A great job and thanks for saving so much of the PC history!

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2020-03-31, 12:55

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by JoeCorrado

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chinny22 wrote on 2020-03-31, 10:04: ... happy with the finished result. I went with how many PC's can I get into the space my Mrs has allowed Have been known to play simcity classic on the DX4 in the background on quieter days though 😉 Nice. It looks like a comfy spot to spend some time just …

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Re: Vogons members average motherboard collection size

Posted on 2020-03-29, 09:58

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by JoeCorrado

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kolderman wrote on 2020-03-28, 03:47: See those three full boxes at the bottom? I have another three just like them. Just exactly how long do you plan on living to get around to all of those? Or are you planning a "GMG Event?" Great Motherboard Give Away. 🤣

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Re: Vogons members average motherboard collection size

Posted on 2020-03-29, 09:50

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I think I've got around a dozen to 15 motherboards, ranging from 386 to slot 1 and some more "modern stuff" like Asrock 775i65g. I've also got 2 Deathsmiles II Cave PCs, anyone know what those are lol? Unless you are being sarcastic- like me describing my own experience with some eBay purchases …

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Re: Vogons members average motherboard collection size

Posted on 2020-03-28, 05:07

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by JoeCorrado

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Intel486dx33 wrote on 2020-03-28, 05:04: I don’t collect computer parts. I try to good quality build period correct computers. So i have a small amount of components. Ma […] Show full quote I don’t collect computer parts. I try to good quality build period correct computers. So i have a small …

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Re: Vogons members average motherboard collection size

Posted on 2020-03-28, 05:05

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by JoeCorrado

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obviously we all have alot more time on our hands thesedays. Actually, not all of us do. Many are required to continue doing what we do and there is no shelter at home option. Love the choice of topics though- motherboards! I do quality over quantity and try to locate boxed, tested motherboards …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2020-03-26, 23:06

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by JoeCorrado

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My work (FUN) space is of course, in the basement. The only place that I can spread out and not be in my wife's way! It has taken a long while to make it to this spot, and there is still plenty to do. It is my retirement plan since everybody tells me that when you retire, we all need a hobby. This …

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Re: Best DOS video card?

Posted on 2020-03-26, 13:12

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by JoeCorrado

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I am pretty sure, without reading through all of the responses already posted, that these would have been mentioned already- BUT, here they are: TSENG Labs ET4000/W32p ISA Cirrus Logic CL-GD5428 ISA Pair either of these with a Voodoo 2 card (or two in SLI even better) and you just cannot go wrong.

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Re: How to edit a .dll file?

Posted on 2020-03-19, 09:00

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by JoeCorrado

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Ultra Edit? One of my favorites editors.

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Re: Retro PC Hell

Posted on 2020-03-18, 21:30

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by JoeCorrado

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I should have left well enough alone. LOL I feel your pain! My very own, well earned " famous last words ". I just love trying to tweak everything to the nth degree in some sort of OCD induced quest for perfection. I have screwed up so many things, so many times- but "most" times it just costs me …

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Re: HWiNFO for DOS resurrected !

Posted on 2020-03-18, 21:13

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by JoeCorrado

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Thanks for the hard work in updating this great tool!

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Re: What would be better for Windows 98-era gaming?

Posted on 2020-03-17, 13:59

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by JoeCorrado

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I have three Retro PC's that I am using now for my fun. The basic horsepower under the hood of each is as follows: WFWG ..... May 22, 1990 - Intel 486 DX4100 Release date: March 1994 WIN 95 .... August 24, 1995 - SLOT 1 Katma @ 450MHZ - February 26, 1999 (Switching soon to a PII Deschutes, same MHZ) …

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