Re: Hyper-Reality..
Posted on 2017-08-31, 21:57
Re: 3Day Computer Labs 3Day Organizer
Posted on 2017-08-23, 22:39
This program is already trial free, but only in last version 2.5 which I can not find anywhere. And it seems really useful from the images. If anyone knows of a similar program, that isn't bloated junk and is light weight, please recommend.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-08-18, 05:16
From my experience those Tagan PSUs are known for exploded transistors and failed input circuitry.
Re: What game would you like translated to your native language?
Posted on 2017-08-15, 23:38
One with lots of context and thought out characters because I am 100% sure it will end up improved when translated.
Re: Electromyne and others overpricing. Changing face of the hobby. Opinions?
Posted on 2017-08-02, 13:40
You still remember who actually wrote this? He knows who he is, but i believe he wrote it mostly out of spite :) Problem with recycling centres is that most Western countries have contracts with recyclers who take everything at a fixed price ... Not gonna lie, but I believe its their right to sell …
Re: Electromyne and others overpricing. Changing face of the hobby. Opinions?
Posted on 2017-08-02, 06:35
The solution is simple - Clones, reproductions and emulation. The main problem with western hobbyists is that they are too lazy to search for cheap hardware on yard sales, junk yards and recycle centers. I only payed one hardware piece in my collection more than $50 and that's my boxed SW1000XG. Not …
Re: Media Vision Soundcards (are they bad?)
Posted on 2017-08-01, 06:30
Media vision had some really good sound cards (Pro Audio Spectrum) and some really bad ones (Like Jazz 16). When not into compatibility but sound quality Sound Blaster cards were pretty noisy (Not as noisy as some YMF718 Cards), where Turtle Beach sound cards were almost crystal clear (Except Tropez …
Re: Any saving this 386?
Posted on 2017-08-01, 06:29
As others mentioned already, it is not complicated to repair those traces. Ive repaired much smaller traces with 0.05 mm wire. You could continue where the trace is damaged or retrace it from first possible solder join. But than you have an antena like effect (if that will cause any problems).
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-07-21, 21:13
I've only seen ATi Rage cards fit into those slots, they have a small bracket, usually found in Compaq desktops.
Re: VOGONS Drivers: Malware Warning?
Posted on 2017-07-19, 17:01
Occasionally I scan my computer with the newest Kaspersky rescue disk to see if Defender let anything trough and it never finds anything. If you have reason when working with files, that includes downloading, plus how modern operating systems are today i am 99% sure that you will never have problems …
Re: VOGONS Drivers: Malware Warning?
Posted on 2017-07-19, 14:17
If your AV starts blocking content on an clearly clean website its time to remove it.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-07-17, 21:46
Horse hair brush + warm water + soap + a good scrubbing ... Just like your mama used to clean you. Drying cards with a hairdryer from a close distance for a couple of seconds to get the condensation out and letting them dry on their own on room temperature. Make sure you blow all the water out of …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-07-16, 19:17
You should post that to the auctions thread.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-07-16, 19:12
Too bad you didn't get the battery with it, you could have repacked it with new cells.
Re: Found a weird laptop
Posted on 2017-07-16, 19:10
Yea. Would be nice to have its manual though.
Re: Found a weird laptop
Posted on 2017-07-16, 17:52
An update for those in need of additional information and resources about this laptop. I have replaced the dead drum battery with an new drum battery, only it is 80mAh instead of 60mAh, cost me around $3.00 , works as it should right from the start. BIOS does not have an Y2K bug as it keeps time …
Re: Repairing audio cards?
Posted on 2017-07-06, 06:00
Those old chips are almost indestructible under normal operating conditions. Replacing capacitors, which can wear out, is a pretty simple and straightforward job. One just needs to adjust their work process to the specific temperature and timing required when working on different boards. If done …
Re: XT IDE to AT IDE upgrade
Posted on 2017-07-05, 04:26
Its an 8MHz XT model.
Re: XT IDE to AT IDE upgrade
Posted on 2017-07-04, 12:55
I saw some bios edits that enable AT disk support of large capacity. The computer I want to do this mod on is an Philips NMS9100. It also has an integrated IDE-XT interface.
XT IDE to AT IDE upgrade
Posted on 2017-07-03, 06:48
Is it possible to upgrade an XT-IDE controller to an AT-IDE controller to use in an 8086 computer? I have an WD FileCard 30MB but the drive is dead and I would like to upgrade it if possible to support an 44MB AT IDE drive that I have (WD93044-A). The card I have looks something like this, only it …
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