Re: Recapping service

Posted on 2017-08-27, 21:48

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by JoeCorrado

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juglenaut wrote: I offer state side component level troubleshooting and repair. Recapping and user defined mods. […] Show full quote I offer state side component level troubleshooting and repair. Recapping and user defined mods. Business licensed and sale tax Id on request. I am looking for work. …

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

Posted on 2017-08-24, 08:54

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by JoeCorrado

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appiah4 wrote: Finished installing all 98/99 games I'm interested in on my PIII system; it can now be moved to storage until my retirement, which I plan to spend going through my PC builds and the games installed on them in a chronological order. Amen brother! 😊

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Re: Alternatives to MSD / favorite diagnostic utilities

Posted on 2017-08-23, 18:08

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by JoeCorrado

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derSammler wrote: JoeCorrado wrote: I am using the last released DOS version- do you have an earlier version available that you could share? Of course. 😀 Thanks! Cyberdyne wrote: Aida is also a good tool. http://www.bttr-software.de/freesoft/system.htm Added to the list!

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Re: Alternatives to MSD / favorite diagnostic utilities

Posted on 2017-08-23, 15:30

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by JoeCorrado

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Try the contact form on the website, maybe the author still reads the mails. However, I never used anything else then the shareware version. The few additional features of the registered version are not that important to me. ps: for older systems (< Pentium) I'd recommend using an older version. …

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Re: Alternatives to MSD / favorite diagnostic utilities

Posted on 2017-08-23, 14:23

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by JoeCorrado

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Nothing can beat Dr. Hardware in my opinion. Especially since it also has benchmark modules included, which are all very accurate. It only struggles with SCSI, at least it doesn't like the AHA-1542CF in my 286 (freezes on probing hard disks). Dr. Hardware is indeed a pretty decent utility. i would …

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Re: Alternatives to MSD / favorite diagnostic utilities

Posted on 2017-08-19, 16:06

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by JoeCorrado

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NSSI is a very neat tool and it's freeware. Looks like a good tool to have- Navrátil Software System Information I found the homepage here and will be giving it a try! Thanks! http://www.navsoft.cz/products.htm Dr. Hardware :) Now this looks very promising! I will download the evaluation version …

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Alternatives to MSD / favorite diagnostic utilities

Posted on 2017-08-19, 12:39

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by JoeCorrado

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Microsoft system diagnostics tool in dos is a handy tool for limited troublshooting, but it is very limited in providing information nerded to help in identifying conflicts and solving problems. I would like to put together a toolkit for diagnosing problems as well as identifying hardware. Are there …

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Re: Gravis Ultrasound classic 3.7 memory

Posted on 2017-08-16, 00:07

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by JoeCorrado

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You really need 1MB (the max) for the best compatibility, there is no reason to settle for less. DRAMs must be the 4256 variety at 80ns or faster , my card has SIEMENS HYB514256A-80 chips for example Thank you so much. That was very quick. Using you chip to search for, I was able to source 8 of …

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Gravis Ultrasound classic 3.7 memory

Posted on 2017-08-15, 23:27

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by JoeCorrado

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I purchased a GUS classic ver 3.7 the other day. It comes with just 256k of ram, it looked like 512k based on what I see, but... I think I can upgrade to 1mb or maybe 2? The card requires the older 20 pin dip chips, UPD424256C80 These came with 80ns chips but can use faster. The questions that I …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2017-08-11, 03:19

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by JoeCorrado

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Oh yeah - I updated my display cases. Vintage Computer Museum curator in the making. You got my vote! $) Did you print those little cards out yourself? I wish I could read what it said. Now you need to add some LED lighting at the top and bottom. Wow, that is an impressive display! You have my vote …

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Re: Source for AT computer cases

Posted on 2017-08-10, 21:46

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by JoeCorrado

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So, it turns out that attempting to purchase from MoveSurplus.com was not a wise choice. But it isn't like I wasn't warned. Still- I felt it was worth a shot. What happened? Did it just not arrive? Sad, their eBay store is pretty good. Was hoping this would be a good alternative. Never heard from …

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Re: Source for AT computer cases

Posted on 2017-08-10, 21:25

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by JoeCorrado

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So, it turns out that attempting to purchase from MoveSurplus.com was not a wise choice. But it isn't like I wasn't warned. Still- I felt it was worth a shot. Hey, you bought that Gateway 2000 thing from me on eBay right? How's it running after replacing the drives? Like a champ. Had no issues …

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Re: Source for AT computer cases

Posted on 2017-08-10, 05:24

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by JoeCorrado

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So, it turns out that attempting to purchase from MoveSurplus.com was not a wise choice. But it isn't like I wasn't warned. Still- I felt it was worth a shot.

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Re: Simmconn AWE64 Adapter

Posted on 2017-08-03, 02:12

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by JoeCorrado

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I have been following this thread for a while. I am no hand at fabricating these things but would be very interested in sourcing a couple of these if it gets to that point! I will now sit back down and observe. 🤣

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Re: Source for AT computer cases

Posted on 2017-08-03, 01:25

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by JoeCorrado

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Thanks for heads up! The old adage about if it seams to good to be true... it probably is. Certainly applies. The prices and shipping appeared to fair, but hmm? I may consider trying them out, but only with the double protection of Paypal AND a credit card- each of which offer buyers protection …

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Re: Source for AT computer cases

Posted on 2017-08-02, 22:21

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by JoeCorrado

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by the way those really expensive NOS AT cases on ebay can be found on http://www.movesurplus.com/products?search=computer+case for cheap, like $50 to 60 for a new case. Pretty good deal in my opinion. Has anybody had any experience with this seller? I am looking at a decent case for sale here, …

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Re: Recommend a slow PCI graphics card?

Posted on 2017-08-01, 12:52

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by JoeCorrado

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kode54 wrote: That's funny, I thought ebay cracked down on sellers that inflated the shipping costs to recoup the fees. Not so much. Nope.

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Re: Source for AT computer cases

Posted on 2017-08-01, 10:25

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by JoeCorrado

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Oh by the way those really expensive NOS AT cases on ebay can be found on http://www.movesurplus.com/products?search=computer+case for cheap, like $50 to 60 for a new case. Pretty good deal in my opinion. Thanks for the tip! I saw some of these listed on eBay, but the seller refused to drop his …

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Re: Just finished my first retro build - and some questions

Posted on 2017-08-01, 10:03

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by JoeCorrado

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That is a nice looking system you have there! I also had problems with bad parts- mainly motherboards- when I first began collecting. I stay away from boards that have been "tested to post" only because seriously- if they test to post there is zero reason imo to not test the ports, the drive …

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Re: Can't boot from CD on a Pentium III PC

Posted on 2017-08-01, 09:38

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by JoeCorrado

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Assuming that this is an IDE/PATA drive- and without delving to deep into the thread you linked to.... Have you verified the ribbon connectors are installed correctly pin 1 to red? Some older drives, are picky about being the first drive on the cable. Have you verified that the jumper for master/ …

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