Re: SSHD for retro systems?

Posted on 2015-02-12, 02:57

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There are tools for TRIMming SSD under XP, don't know if those will work on older OSes - probably not. For Intel SSDs there is "Intel SSD Toolbox". The OCZ Vertex is supposed to TRIM itself (firmware feature so maybe you have to update the firmware). Also Samsung SSD could be trimmed manually in …

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Did anyone seen BGA technology on DDR1 ramchips?

Posted on 2015-02-11, 23:34

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Like to know if anyone ever have seen BGA chips on a DDR 1 ram stick? Because i received 4 sticks with BGA`s on it with these specs: they have samsung chips and are 1GB DDR1 PC3200 ones.. From what i can tell they do run great / fast on a very unstable picky MSI K8N NEO2 Platinum 2 motherboard.. …

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Re: Benckmark graphics cards on a 286 class machine..

Posted on 2015-02-09, 14:33

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So it doesnt say anything about the graphic card performances? Does anybody knows a good and really fast graphics speed benchmark program(s) that are ment to use on a 286 class machine? Maybe i trying some other software and see if the results would be different. I would really like if the size of …

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Benckmark graphics cards on a 286 class machine..

Posted on 2015-02-08, 23:47

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Iam have made a start on my 286-12 mhz machine few days ago. But before i will finish this build completely, i want to benchmark all of my ISA graphics cards i have laying around.. I wanted to determine some of the system settings, so iam using a dos program called `checkit`. I thought the version …

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Re: Recap Plans, good idea?

Posted on 2015-02-08, 17:44

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I would start with junk cards like modems / generic sound cards before risking a SCC-1A failure. 1+ Practice can do a lot, if you will succeed or fail.. Its definitely recommend to have bunch of usefull tools in front of you on your work table. I also would recommend to try it on cards that are …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2015-02-07, 15:31

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I got it free today: http://i.imgur.com/MiZi8w2.jpg?1 The first is Windbond fax/modem card with female RS-232 COM and female parallel The second is HDD/FDD adapter Windbond PTI-227B with male RS-232 COM and female parallel as well Special thanks to retro games 100 for the manual in his post: Super …

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Re: Who made this board?

Posted on 2015-02-06, 23:19

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by Robin4

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Modulair circuit technology was indeed the house brand from JDR`s.. It also true that they didnt make these components by their self. I know a lot of that stuff where made by Diamond flower Inc. But this board would be made by a different company.. Maybe made by a less famous company from taiwan as …

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Re: Athlon Slot based computers

Posted on 2015-02-06, 00:06

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I prefer to go with intel because that line is very straight forward because its fast enough for my needs, and you easilly can choose from the Pentium II line or pentium III line.. This platform gives a lot of different speed options, and these processors and motherboards are easy to get.. I dont …

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

Posted on 2015-02-04, 02:35

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Iam being busy with my 286-12 build for now.. Both boards i need to solder.. One board is already fixed.. The DIN keyboard connector was bent to the board.(because of heavy usage). Also the connector wasnt sturdy anymore.. So had to replace it with a new one. Also removed the 3.6 battery barrel.. …

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Re: Advantages of having 128MB on a 486

Posted on 2015-02-03, 12:52

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bragging rights. Realistically 8MB is all you need in a 486, unless you're doing something that really requires a Pentium. Correction 16MB is al you need in a 486. I knew that back in the day most machine came with 8MB stock, those where mostly upgraded to 16MB of ram.. Because some games / …

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Re: 286 CMOS error and VGA exploding caps!

Posted on 2015-02-03, 12:43

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Always check the power supply first before connection it working to the motherboard.. If the PSU fails. I wont kill other components.. Stupid thing is power the system on for sake, and hope that it actually would work.. You could have save you to much trouble here. UPDATE: Desoldered the cap that …

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

Posted on 2015-02-03, 02:01

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Iam brainstorming about my 286 system.. Few minutes ago a removed the compenents that where in this case. Iam going to use the tiny 286-12/16 DFI motherboards with headland chipset in the desktop case.. It seems that ill need low-profile 30 simms in this board, otherwise got problems when installing …

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Re: Far Cry

Posted on 2015-02-02, 23:48

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Do you really need a Intel Core Duo 2 to run this game? As i look on the back of the DVD case, i see that it needs: Windows: 98-2000-ME-XP 1GHZ processor 256MB of Memory Geforce 2 64MB / ATI 8500 And there is also an AMD64 logo on the back.

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Re: Which computer case would you use for an 286 and a 386 build?

Posted on 2015-02-02, 23:39

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I'd go desktop for the 286 and tower for the 386. As far as working on them there really is no difference. One thing about desktops is the monitor can sit on top them giving a better viewing height and takes up less desktop space overall whilst placing all external media,fdds/cdrom etc, right in …

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Re: Which computer case would you use for an 286 and a 386 build?

Posted on 2015-02-02, 23:36

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Tower cases were not so common for 286 era, so a more historically correct build for an 286 might better be in a desktop case. Aside from this, I always like mini/midi towers much more, compared to desktop cases (practical to work with), so if historical correctness is not an issue, I would go for …

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Re: Which computer case would you use for an 286 and a 386 build?

Posted on 2015-02-02, 02:34

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Announcements, advice, random banter, unrelated discussion, et cetera.

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Which computer case would you use for an 286 and a 386 build?

Posted on 2015-02-02, 02:00

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by Robin4

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I have two AT style cases here.. But i like to know which you guys would use for your 286 and 386 build.. The 286 would be a 12MHZ class machine with an option to set it to 16Mhz. The 386 would be a DX 40MHZ class machine which would keep this speed.. The cases i have are: http://www.vogons.org/ …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2015-02-01, 17:12

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Got this new in box Taxan GTS Ultra Pro 2MB which is an ATI Mach32 ISA card with 2MB VRAM (fully upgraded). This will be nice in my 386 :) I'll be uploading the diskettes to Vogonsdrivers :) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/57506833/vogons/diverse/2015-02-01%2017.44.31.jpg Ok, you was the one …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2015-01-31, 23:29

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Whilst not retro in itself, I got one of these just now; http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/620137253_1/Lowest-Price-Free-shipping2012-October-Updated-MiniPro-TL866cs-True-USB-Willem-TL866-Programmer.jpg No more hot flashing for me :D Also grabbed two HN27C1024's as I don't plan on trying to flash …

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Re: Where can i find the old version of this game?

Posted on 2015-01-31, 22:45

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by Robin4

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Yes its very hard to find this game. Maybe its already extincted. Is this it? Its called Depth Charge by Keypuch Software. I found it today while going through some disks and it was on Electronic Arts Arcade Bonanza Pak II Disk 2. D_C2.JPG D_C1.JPG I'll try and post some better pictures later. I …

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