Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2015-01-17, 15:33
RacoonRider wrote: There was a picture of V56K in this thread and... Nobody noticed 😀 What's with you, guys? Oh... I noticed.... I noticed.. 😎
Re: Identify this case for me? (aluminum tower, side panel window)
Posted on 2015-01-16, 03:18
It's likely an older Apevia (Robin4 is right on the age), it may have been sold through Xoxide Here's some pix of my "Xoxide X450" case and setup in early 2003 - pretty close. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/911/TrEfCf.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/908/MTyjSX.jpg …
Re: Identify this case for me? (aluminum tower, side panel window)
Posted on 2015-01-15, 21:56
I have one very similar sitting in my garage waiting to go to the recyclers.. I can when I get home. Looks like an old Superflower or Xoxide case. EDIT : Leaning towards Xoxide: http://www.neoseeker.com/Hardware/Products/xoxide_x450/ I believe those bubbly looking vertical tubes light up: http:// …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2015-01-15, 14:47
White wrote: http://www.modlabs.net/uploads/gallery/blogs/thumb/WP_20150114_11_05_40_Pro.jpg […] Show full quote Nice to see another Rendition Vérité card!
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2015-01-14, 20:24
AWESOME!
Re: found this today (laser compumate 2)
Posted on 2015-01-13, 14:47
Maybe use it to hack security doors like the Atari Portfolio used in Terminator 2! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byv6fefm4r0 😀
Re: Whats the best version of the Sound Blaster 16?
Posted on 2015-01-13, 14:44
I've only ever used the original SB16s, mainly a CT 2230 and CT 1770. Everytime I consider trying out a Vibra card, I come here and read some negative comment that puts me off. The CT 1770 probably has horrendous SNR, but nothing beats an SB16 with a volume dial (and SCSI). I remember this card …
Re: Side effects to adapting ATX to AT?
Posted on 2015-01-08, 22:56
Are you using one of these? I've had no problems using them in my builds. http://www.ebay.com/itm/251025150787
Re: Artex's Build of the Week: Intel 486 DX2/66 WB (Write Back Enhanced) + Roland!
Posted on 2015-01-08, 13:36
Update today.. As I mentioned earlier, my memory throughput looked a little low using the existing hardware. I swapped the two 8MB SIMMS for a single 16MB 60ns SIMM, and swapped out the V7 Mirage 1MB VLB card with a 2MB Cirrus Logic 5428 VLB card and things have improved! Starting to wonder if the …
Re: You Know You're a Hopeless Retro Geek When...
Posted on 2015-01-08, 01:23
...you watch TV shows or movies and pause it to identify that old computer. TOTALLY guilty of this! I also have been watching old home videos and scouring through photos of my earlier years - spotted my first Packard Bell 386SX-16, my Gateway 2000 P5-75 full tower beast with 15" Vivitron monitor …
Re: Artex's Build of the Week: Intel 486 DX2/66 WB (Write Back Enhanced) + Roland!
Posted on 2015-01-05, 23:27
another great build! this time it has enough Roland LOL LOL LOL LOL. Was thinking of you during this build. Felt I owed you some Roland and mixed it up a bit with that interface card Vs the more popular MPU-401/AT. I'm just happy it works! It's the first time I've actually tested it since it was …
Re: Artex's Build of the Week: Intel 486 DX2/66 WB (Write Back Enhanced) + Roland!
Posted on 2015-01-05, 22:39
Nice Looking build and killer Roland MPU that complete audio possibilities with the SB Pro 2 :happy: , but it seems that it's running a bit slow for its specs :confused: . Could PCI be the culprit by introducing default WS to keep system stability for RAM/CPU/VLB operations or something like that ? …
Re: Artex's Build of the Week: Intel 486 DX2/66 WB (Write Back Enhanced) + Roland!
Posted on 2015-01-05, 14:04
sunaiac wrote: That's 8kb lvl1, not 16, on DX2s 😀 Doh... Copy/Paste fail. Thanks!
Re: Artex's Build of the Week: Intel 486 DX2/66 WB (Write Back Enhanced) + Roland!
Posted on 2015-01-05, 03:14
One reason might be better compatibility with CD-R and CD-RW discs? I also use DVD drives in all my systems. Phil's got it. Compatibility is #1. I burn a lot of re-writeable discs and these drives make it a lot easier. Otherwise it's the 1.44MB-at-a-time virtual floppies or running an ftp server …
Re: Artex's Build of the Week: Intel 486 DX2/66 WB (Write Back Enhanced) + Roland!
Posted on 2015-01-05, 02:38
It wasnt really criticism, only a opinion from my own. But do agree with you thats more convenience.. Only is doesnt look really right. No harm done! I really do appreciate ALL feedback with these builds! Everyone has different tastes and I think it's fun to put my own personal 'twist' on these …
Re: Artex's Build of the Week: Intel 486 DX2/66 WB (Write Back Enhanced) + Roland!
Posted on 2015-01-05, 00:14
The DVD drive and the floppy emulator ruins the look on this case. Never ever seen a DVD drive from years later in a 486 machine.. But the case it self looks very clean.. It's more about convenience than cosmetics. 3.5" and 5.25" floppies suck. It's just easier using these drives... but I hear ya …
Artex's Build of the Week: Intel 486 DX2/66 WB (Write Back Enhanced) + Roland!
Posted on 2015-01-04, 23:19
I thought I'd dive into some of my Socket 3-based systems for these next few "Artex's Build of the Week" iterations. A few of these have been documented in what turned out to be a massive thread , but I know everyone loves pix so here goes! Round three of my Socket 3 round of builds... Memory …
Re: What gamma setting would make V1 and V3 image match?
Posted on 2014-12-31, 23:00
ReeseRiverson wrote: What kind of bay are you talking about, if I may ask? Here you go! http://www.ebay.com/itm/181270184720
Re: What gamma setting would make V1 and V3 image match?
Posted on 2014-12-31, 21:42
philscomputerlab wrote: Sorry 😊 Artex, I got that SATA HDD bay you are using. Really liking it and it's in my current Time Machine 😀 The LED is a bit bright but not a big deal. Glad you like it! Yeah, the light is a bit much but the drive "swapability" makes up for it. 😎
Re: What gamma setting would make V1 and V3 image match?
Posted on 2014-12-31, 19:32
You gotta stop changing your avatar Phil!! First the name change, and now the avatar! 😀
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