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What university is this? Time for a second degree methinks.. Tampere University of Technology The dumpsters there are a fricking gold mine. I found this last year, still haven't figured out what to do with it: https://i.imgur.com/wAeNIQRh.jpg Full res: https://i.imgur.com/wAeNIQR.jpg I don't even …

Re: 32pin Ram? Is that normal? Can i use 30pin in its place?

Posted on 2017-11-09, 06:49

by luckybob

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

it is really 30-pin. I have some simms with an extra pin on each end. At least on mine, they aren't even connected.

Re: Best TIM (Thermal Interface Material) for Slot 1 Heatsinks?

Posted on 2017-11-09, 03:05

by luckybob

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

doesn't matter. whatever is fine.

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

Posted on 2017-11-08, 18:39

by luckybob

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Stiletto wrote: 2005 me would have really wanted to know about this! Please fully document it. i will do what i can.

Re: Quieting down a PSU fan, need some ideas.

Posted on 2017-11-08, 10:11

by luckybob

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

they seemed to perform well out of the box: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDR … =Story&reid=283 This is a consumer grade item doing a absolutely massive amount of work. Things going *pop* does not surprise me.

Re: Quieting down a PSU fan, need some ideas.

Posted on 2017-11-08, 07:00

by luckybob

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Sorry for the OT, but... What exactly do you have in a core 2 system that needs 1600w? Genuinely curious. :) A core 2 system with lots of overclocking. A qx9650, 6 10k hard drives, 4 4890s. It adds up. I could get by with 1200-1400w. But im not chancing it. I did have 2 overclocked 450w 6990s in …

Re: Can anyone explain what is TAG RAM?

Posted on 2017-11-08, 06:09

by luckybob

in Marvin \ System Specs

it is the same chip. read all about it here: http://www.pcguide.com/ref/mbsys/cache/charCa … eability-c.html

Re: Dual Socket 7 Board

Posted on 2017-11-08, 05:41

by luckybob

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

well, i never seen any other mention of it. So I'm inclined to believe he was talking out of his ass.

Re: Massive Craigslist Haul IBM PC/XT/AT & Apple II

Posted on 2017-11-08, 05:06

by luckybob

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

nope, same pics. I'm going to start testing things here. I have like 5 color apple IIe monitors, and 4 5153's. 2 are wrecked beyond saving, and the other two are... passable.

Re: Dual Pentium IIs but only one CPU detected; CPU upgrade plan

Posted on 2017-11-08, 04:58

by luckybob

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

disturbing lack of pictures... I'd stay away from NT4. It is not for the uninitiated. 2000 is what I did on my dualie.

Re: Dual Socket 7 Board

Posted on 2017-11-08, 04:54

by luckybob

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

yea, dual amd doesn't exist. I chased that goose a long time ago. Love that motherboard though, thanks for posting browncorn!

Re: Massive Craigslist Haul IBM PC/XT/AT & Apple II

Posted on 2017-11-08, 04:38

by luckybob

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

why do I feel like i'm being stalked?

Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.

Posted on 2017-11-07, 07:40

by luckybob

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

@TheAbandonwareGuy & cliffclaven using the 24" one right now. Love the 1920x1200 resolution. I wish I could get a 2nd...

Re: Massive Craigslist Haul IBM PC/XT/AT & Apple II

Posted on 2017-11-07, 07:21

by luckybob

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Fantastic haul, luckybob! This will keep you busy indeed during the coming winter months :D my friends will goto a bar, get smashed, try to hookup with anything that can fog a mirror, usually fail, and complain about life. me? I do this: http://i.imgur.com/YvQqUxLm.jpg all told ~240 dram chips. …