Re: Question: Why do you think retro computing is important?

Posted on 2015-03-24, 13:45

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On balance I think games are better now, but no single game has as much drive and passion behind it as games used to. Part of that was smaller development teams, working for a longer period of time, and working towards a more focused vision for a game. That and companies didn't milk a franchise to …

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Re: Question: Why do you think retro computing is important?

Posted on 2015-03-24, 03:37

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by Chaniyth

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On balance I think games are better now, but no single game has as much drive and passion behind it as games used to. Part of that was smaller development teams, working for a longer period of time, and working towards a more focused vision for a game. That and companies didn't milk a franchise to …

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Re: Reaction time difference - LCD / CRT

Posted on 2015-03-23, 21:00

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Oh yeah! Sony Trinitron represent! I've got an awesome KV32FS100. I own multiple Sony Trinitron's, I have 2 Sony Trinitron CRT TV's [a huge and insanely heavy 36" in the living room, and a 20" in the bedroom with my Super VHS VCR's connected to them and also all my non-HD gaming consoles on them], …

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Re: Question: Why do you think retro computing is important?

Posted on 2015-03-23, 20:38

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Just a thing for my English class in college, though I'd really like to know your thoughts on why retro computing is important to enthusiasts. For me it's mainly the fact that as an adult I can own a "dream computer" with high-end amazing specs from that era that I wasn't able to have when I was a …

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Re: Need help: VLB S3 Trio64 "rainbowing"

Posted on 2015-03-22, 22:50

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Have you tried underclocking the FSB? It's PCChips so I wouldn't be surprised if it is finnicky even when not using high bus speeds. Not yet. I might not tinker with that motherboard anymore since I'm expecting a better one soon, and will test those VLB graphic cards on it, hopefully successfully …

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Re: Need help: VLB S3 Trio64 "rainbowing"

Posted on 2015-03-22, 20:33

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So I just tried Build engine games with the S3 805 VLB card and the same issue, really weird for 2 separate VLB graphic card to have the same issue, so I'm thinking the problem may be in the M919 motherboard (it's a PCChips motherboard) or possibly its VLB slot is bad. I checked for cold solder …

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Re: Need help: VLB S3 Trio64 "rainbowing"

Posted on 2015-03-22, 11:47

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Stojke wrote: Im pretty sure thats memorry issues. I been thinking that to but if it were wouldn't all games look messed up? Tombraider, Quake, etc 3D games look just fine, 2D games also look fine. I'm not sure how many megs of ram the cards have, I know there's 2 chip sockets that are empty on the …

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Re: Need help: VLB S3 Trio64 "rainbowing"

Posted on 2015-03-22, 11:24

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Anonymous Coward wrote: What bus speed are you running? Good question, I'm not sure so I'll have to check in a bit. I know the AMD AM5x86-P75 is running at its default speed of 133Mhz so I'm assuming a 33mhz bus speed.

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Need help: VLB S3 Trio64 "rainbowing"

Posted on 2015-03-22, 06:03

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by Chaniyth

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So I recently picked up 2 VESA Local Bus graphic cards. One is a S3 805 [not really sure of the cards brand] the other is a S3 Trio64 [Paradise Bahamas64 brand?]. I've not fully tried out the S3 805 yet except to see if it works however I've been using the S3 Trio64 a lot since I received both cards …

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Re: Looking to build high-end 486 - any suggestions?

Posted on 2015-03-20, 17:47

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by Chaniyth

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Ok so an update. I've been busy sourcing and buying parts for the build. Ive purchased a Gigabyte GA-486VS rev.6 vesa/isa motherboard. It came with an AMD DX-40 cpu (will be replacing it with an Intel DX4-100), 8mb ram (upgrading it to 16mb or 32mb when it arrives, vlb cirrus logic video card ( …

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Re: Looking to build high-end 486 - any suggestions?

Posted on 2015-03-20, 14:19

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by Chaniyth

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Ok so an update. I've been busy sourcing and buying parts for the build. Ive purchased a Gigabyte GA-486VS rev.6 vesa/isa motherboard. It came with an AMD DX-40 cpu (will be replacing it with an Intel DX4-100), 8mb ram (upgrading it to 16mb or 32mb when it arrives, vlb cirrus logic video card ( …

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Re: Commodore 64 revival (warning, wall of pics)

Posted on 2015-03-19, 19:30

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I just wonder if he'll actually come through, kinda ironic that he's from Mesquite, TX and his name is Dallas. Hmmm, only time will tell if this is another bait and run scam or legit.

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Re: Aztech cards

Posted on 2015-03-19, 01:56

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I can remember my 1st Aztech card back in the day, really impressive cards some of the best sounding Sound Blaster compatible cards of the time thats for sure. 😀

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Re: Guess the game by a phrase

Posted on 2015-03-18, 20:16

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Zeliard

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Re: Looking to build high-end 486 - any suggestions?

Posted on 2015-03-16, 17:28

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smeezekitty wrote: you still MUST remove the barrel batteries before they start leaking and causing serious damage. Yep, so many people seriously don't realize just how much damage and how FAR the damage travels across a motherboard when those barrel batteries go bad / leak.

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Re: Looking to build high-end 486 - any suggestions?

Posted on 2015-03-16, 04:15

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by Chaniyth

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OK so a local person has several 486 motherboards he is willing to sell/part ways with and will include some accessories and I'd like your opinion(s). 1.) ASUS 486SP3 v1.21 ISA/VLB/PCI motherboard + AMD DX4 @ 100mhz + crappy pci video card (he says the chip states Trident and i know trident cards …

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Re: Looking to build high-end 486 - any suggestions?

Posted on 2015-03-14, 04:51

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I don't see what's wrong with that. Description sucks, yeah, but the price is good, the photos are good and it is listed as working... You can do your own research on the board anyway, especially these days as Google is especially good at getting results now... Or I would, interestingly my …

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Re: Looking to build high-end 486 - any suggestions?

Posted on 2015-03-14, 03:28

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Also, beware of idiots like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amibios-American-Megatrends-486DX-ISA-BIOS-1993-Motherboard-/231498779913 Such a shame. What's wrong with it? I did read his feedback a 2 people said he jacked up the shipping price afterwards on them. The board is sitting bare on carpet :| …

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Re: Looking to build high-end 486 - any suggestions?

Posted on 2015-03-14, 03:15

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by Chaniyth

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AllUrBaseRBelong2Us wrote: Also, beware of idiots like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amibios-American-Mega … d-/231498779913 Such a shame. What's wrong with it? I did read his feedback a 2 people said he jacked up the shipping price afterwards on them.

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Re: Looking to build high-end 486 - any suggestions?

Posted on 2015-03-14, 02:54

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by Chaniyth

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I forgot to ask, are there any VLB motherboards that are not susceptible to the Y2K bug? Also any chance on any having a BIOS I can flash if needed instead of needing a EEPROM burner, as I don't have one of those? Most motherboards are only affected by the rollover to Y2K. I can set the year 2015 …

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