Re: max processor speed, max ram and running 95
Posted on 2011-06-11, 07:33
We actually had a thread about how much RAM people use with what version of Windows, lemme dig it up... Here it is: What are your minimum Windows system requirements?
Re: My Pentium 133 build
Posted on 2011-06-11, 07:30
Hi everyone, just registered here and I thought I'd put up the DOS PC that I'm currently building. I've never been much of a PC gamer, but I've always loved DOS games since I was a kid. Lately I've been thinking of putting together an actual DOS PC instead of using DOSbox, and so earlier today I …
Re: Tillamook
Posted on 2011-06-11, 07:19
What So7 chipsets support 100MHz FSB? Via MVP3 Via MVP4 ALI Aladdin V Theres also SiS530, which can be clocked at 133Mhz FSB (but often only with it's L2 cache disabled and it has no AGP slot) ;) Edit:Or I should say, it has a 1:4 PCI divider, so it's possible to run the board at 133Mhz FSB without …
Re: MSI MS5158 socket 7 motherboard, quick test
Posted on 2011-06-10, 21:38
... If doing this, better save the current BIOS in a safe place. Please see the links in my o.p. ehh.....woops? :blush: But anyway, it might be possible to flash a BIOS file from a different manufacturer to the board, if it's an updated BIOS you seek. Seems easier then trying to mod the BIOS file …
Re: Spam, spam, spam
Posted on 2011-06-10, 21:35
man, if phpBB had the "report post" button like other forum software does, we wouldn't need this thread... Yup, we need this thread :) And so far, it's been working well I think. Much better then starting an argument with the spammer which never amounts to anything positive. I'd rather report a …
Re: Biostar MB8433 Owners
Posted on 2011-06-10, 21:29
My guess it also depends on the age of the silicon. The younger the chip is, the better it's quality was when it was produced, similar to how newer Bartons generally overclock better then the earlier ones.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2011-06-10, 21:27
I opened them up real quick only. Yes, theres a couple SCSI drives in them, 9.1GB iirc. 3 of those are in the really big machine I've had no time yet to take any more pics or investigate them further yet, just got home from a dinner and was busy all day. Then they're fast, and loud. But fast :) I …
Re: Glue a heatsink to a 486
Posted on 2011-06-10, 21:23
and worst case, if the heatsink falls off you can always put down a little more glue and stick it back. Unless you have the chip overclocked to the point it actually needs the extra cooling just to function and it burns up when the heatsink falls off. And right after it falls off, it lands on your …
Re: max processor speed, max ram and running 95
Posted on 2011-06-10, 21:22
I found ME runs just fine with 256MB RAM, even with 512MB RAM in one particular rig. It runs more crappy then NT, but that doesn't mean that it will run crappy 😉
Re: Awe32 ram. What kind, and where to get it?
Posted on 2011-06-10, 21:18
jmrydholm wrote: http://www.memoryx.net/300049039.html This is for a 4MB module btw, not worth $5/piece imo Very tricky, read this bit: 4 pcs 4MB 30-pin non-Partity SIMM
Re: MSI MS5158 socket 7 motherboard, quick test
Posted on 2011-06-10, 21:13
Oh I was just browsing - nothing in particular. It would be nice to double-check that the latest BIOS for the PCB version 1 mobo is version 1.4 - that kind of thing... Think it would be possible to flash a BIOS from another TX board on it? Perhaps even one that's unofficially patched for the K6 …
Re: Practice PC # 2 - retro PC - Windows 98
Posted on 2011-06-10, 21:10
Personally I don't even believe this. For once, it's too early to actually know if this is the case at all. Is there any scientific basis for assuming this will happen? Or is it just theory? And besides, for us 2075 isn't really relevant anyway, so I'm not too worried :P IIRC they said that the …
Re: Cooler for CPU in PQFP package
Posted on 2011-06-10, 20:34
Like these? http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts-ts/indexc1.html They're just tiny heatsinks that would probably fit something like a 386SX. I seriously doubt you're going to find anything with a fan for a chip that small. PQFP chips don't sit in a socket so there's nothing there for you to be able to …
Re: Tillamook
Posted on 2011-06-10, 20:29
What you say may very well be true. He might be the most honest businessman in all of China. I'm just saying that by having that line about his parts being collectibles, it does put him in a stronger position in the event of a dispute. I'd just rather not be put in the position of having to test …
Re: P55c at Overclocked to 300mhz?
Posted on 2011-06-10, 20:24
Yes, it's out there. Never seen one in the flesh though. And about Tillamook, has anyone tried it yet in a 430TX board?
Re: So you want a Cyrix 5x86-133?
Posted on 2011-06-10, 20:17
I've read somewhere the IBM chips might be rated more conservatively, and thus are supposedly more overclockable. Nice overclock there feipoa 😉
Re: Anyone else ever forgot a password?
Posted on 2011-06-10, 20:14
I never forgot the password to my mobile phone though, was the model number of the motherboard my friends's old computer 😁
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2011-06-10, 20:12
I opened them up real quick only. Yes, theres a couple SCSI drives in them, 9.1GB iirc. 3 of those are in the really big machine I've had no time yet to take any more pics or investigate them further yet, just got home from a dinner and was busy all day.
Re: max processor speed, max ram and running 95
Posted on 2011-06-10, 20:10
I've installed and used Windows 98SE on a P4 3.2GHz system without any problems. I used the Asrock intel 865g based motherboard. It has a Socket 775 and comes with an AGP8x slot. The max practical RAM that can be used with Win9x system is 512mb. Can be used with higher RAM but requires some minor …
Re: Sound cards - from best to worst
Posted on 2011-06-10, 20:05
jmrydholm wrote: I like the rubber bands! Those things fix everything. They dry out after a while though, better is to use those iron wires coated with plastic.
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