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Re: IBM ps/2 model 80 restoration, tricky issue PSU memory POST?

Posted on 2023-09-14, 00:11

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

from the BIBLE: http://ps-2.kev009.com/pcpartnerinfo/ctstips/49fe.htm 210 (PS/2) Parity error in base 64K 215 (PS/2) Base 64k on daughter card 2 card failed On a PS/2 Mod 80 if you remove the memory card from a configured system and plug it into the 'other' slot (either by mistake or deliberately), …

Re: Starfield is released

Posted on 2023-09-13, 16:53

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in Release Announcements

maybe, just maybe, bethesda has these bugs intentionally for the "free" publicity it gets when people take a warm steaming dump on the game? I mean, thats my whole point. This bug seems so common, it feels like this should have been taken care of so much earlier. Also, my favorite game reviewer …

Re: Starfield is released

Posted on 2023-09-11, 20:13

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in Release Announcements

BG started dev in 2016 with the acquisition of the D&D license. it probably started a bit earlier than that, as I dont think you would bother paying for the license if the game doesn't have something started. Starfield was registered as a trademark in 2013. so a good ten years among friends. also, …

Re: Starfield is released

Posted on 2023-09-11, 18:54

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in Release Announcements

Game development has become so complex that there is no way that any studio is able to see all the bugs in house, and they need the bug reports from the hundreds of thousands of players in the public to get the polish. That is just the reality, no professional in house testers can beat the tens of …

Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2023-09-10, 22:07

in Milliways

in Milliways

H3nrik V! wrote on 2023-09-10, 20:41: I actually think that French keyboards are also somewhat different from the qwerty layout. A wise man once said; "I've got four-twenty-ten-nine problems and counting in French is one of them."

Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-09-10, 16:59

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Speaking of unicorns getting checked off of lists... I managed to get an Ati Mach 32. it was pretty high on my list for a good decade... I paid through the nose, but its going to let me complete a build that has been on the back burner.

Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-09-10, 16:16

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I love the casual shot of an NV1.

Re: A Kick-Ass Dual 3.8GHz NetBurst Xeon Build

Posted on 2023-09-10, 12:22

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

yea. That's a good thing to practice with this area of server/workstation boards. Dont stray from the TML. (tested memory list) or RMM in Tyan's case.

Re: Starfield is released

Posted on 2023-09-09, 16:03

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in Release Announcements

I got a refund. I was super excited to play this after BG3. But during the early access period, I saw it was no better than Failout 76. A true bugthesda mess. BG3 has RUINED my expectations for gaming. maybe next year after modders do all the work to polish out the bugs, and its on sale will I …

Re: Intel Server Board SE7320SP2 / SE7525GP2

Posted on 2023-09-09, 15:59

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

check this thread: A Kick-Ass Dual 3.8GHz NetBurst Xeon Build Irinikus had to make a back plate to mount the heatsinks. I would pick his brain over the process.

Re: Some questions about IBM PS/2 Models

Posted on 2023-09-09, 14:51

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

The same thing happens to almost every industry. Look at the innovation with cars in the early years. Now, the industry is just a couple players. Granted electric is a shake-up, but that's just a change under the hood. The vehicle equation is SOLVED. we know what it takes to make a car, how to make …

Re: Some questions about IBM PS/2 Models

Posted on 2023-09-09, 13:46

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Nice old proprietary computers but you also list most of the reasons to not mess with one. Have to wonder why IBM decided to go all out and ruin their own future by doing those proprietary changes, it was their downfall...... The short answer is; because prior to the 5150 IBM had a vise-grip on the …

Re: A Kick-Ass Dual 3.8GHz NetBurst Xeon Build

Posted on 2023-09-08, 17:50

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

I mean, honestly the biggest improvement would be to turn off ECC. Tightening ras/cas will also help, but imho you are firmly into the territory of diminishing returns. You might get an extra frame or two per second, but it wont change how the game plays. I prefer stability.

Re: Some questions about IBM PS/2 Models

Posted on 2023-09-08, 17:47

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

oh thats nice and clean! "Im a bit afraid after all that messages." MEH. Dont be. All retro computers have quirks. IBM's quirks are (usually) well documented and intentional. I don't suggest PS/2 for first time retro, only because the clones are usually much more common and thus cheaper. They have …

Re: Some questions about IBM PS/2 Models

Posted on 2023-09-07, 20:31

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

There are things in the pipeline to replace the special snowflake hard drives in these machines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9cQ6WJdCyg The big hangup is just the severe lack of demand.

Re: Some questions about IBM PS/2 Models

Posted on 2023-09-06, 20:08

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

the onboard graphics are good enough for 95% of games. There are options out there, but anything beyond the IBM made cards is near unobtanium.

Re: Some questions about IBM PS/2 Models

Posted on 2023-09-06, 19:22

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Aren't these machines just glorious? Cant even use the same basic floppy disk between models.

Re: Some questions about IBM PS/2 Models

Posted on 2023-09-06, 18:23

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

https://texelec.com/product/ibm-ps2-to-standa … floppy-adapter/ I bought 2. he also has the sound card you are more than likely going to want. unless you have a passion for the pc speaker. Original cards are stupid expensive.

Re: Some questions about IBM PS/2 Models

Posted on 2023-09-06, 18:01

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

the board may not need to be recapped. its just likely. The power supply is also likely going to be just fine.

Re: A Kick-Ass Dual 3.8GHz NetBurst Xeon Build

Posted on 2023-09-06, 17:58

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

I would be surprised if the 8gb dimms worked. to be honest. I have the same motherboard. and I do have 8x of the 8gb sticks in a dual 771 build. but taking that system apart, getting my X6DAE-G2 board of storage and setup... thats a bit of a task at the moment and I have other projects on the front …

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