Re: Building VL/I-486SV2GX4 computer

Posted on 2014-07-01, 06:40

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viktorcech wrote: thanks for reply.. power supply is installed.. but where i can find VLB card? can i use some other old card? […] Show full quote thanks for reply.. power supply is installed.. but where i can find VLB card? can i use some other old card? hmm.. maybe i try buy Asus PVI-486SP3 (good …

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Re: DELL Dimension 4600i - My XP (~2003-05 Rig)

Posted on 2014-06-30, 22:58

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You are aware that the fan only starts to spin if the card is hot enough? That is the behavior I'm seeing on my NV Silencer 4 rev2.

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Bioforge worth playing?

Posted on 2014-06-30, 22:52

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So what is the opinion about Bioforge? Technical highend game in 1995. Good reviews, but sold poorly. Just got hold of the original disc, worth spending time on?

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Re: Just got a DX/4-100!

Posted on 2014-06-30, 17:29

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- I want a VLB motherboard. Boards using the SiS471 chipset tend to be good performers. Try and look for a board with PS/2 mouse connector and coin battery. The Asus VL/I-486SV2GX4 - Rev 2.x is probably the best VLB only board you can get (it also has PS/2 mouse and coin battery). Performance wise …

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Re: Building VL/I-486SV2GX4 computer

Posted on 2014-06-30, 14:33

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ok, thanks.. i have another bigest problem.. i have only PCI graphics card..so i cant tested it :/ Then I guess you need to look for that first. For testing purposes an ISA card will do the work, but for gaming you'll need a VLB card. The quickest VLB options are the S3 Vision series and ET4000/ …

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Re: Building VL/I-486SV2GX4 computer

Posted on 2014-06-30, 14:22

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Hello, i succesful find this MB, replace old and now is time for building, but i have some questions.. 1. i have AM486DX4-120mhz cpu.. can i use it? 2. JMP7 - on manual is on 1&2 - PS/2 mouse support.. on MB is 2&3 (disabled).. must be switched? 3. JP11 - cyrix/intel selection? i have amd 4. JP23- …

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Re: 3dfx STB Voodoo3 2000 AGP video card, basic info

Posted on 2014-06-30, 11:45

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dr.zeissler wrote: Is there a site that has ALL 3dfx Refernce-Drivers for ALL-3dfx Cards and ALL Os'es ? The actual/Latest V3-Driver for Win95 prod […] Show full quote Is there a site that has ALL 3dfx Refernce-Drivers for ALL-3dfx Cards and ALL Os'es ? The actual/Latest V3-Driver for Win95 …

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Re: Vogons.org 3DMark Score Table

Posted on 2014-06-30, 09:47

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Good idea 😀 You should make it a Google Docs document with write access (like Phil have done in his VGA benchmark database) All the results from that thread should be entered imo.

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Re: Build 486's And They Will Come! Suggestions please!

Posted on 2014-06-30, 07:11

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How many did you order? Expect a 10% failure rate on the IS61C1024 chips. I had 0 failures on the ones I ordered (16). If you ordered 16 yourself I would say the statistical data for saying 10% failure rate is a tad thin. It's like the SSD drives Artex ordered, if he based a failure rate on his …

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Re: My Socket4 build with SCSI, 3DFX and Pentium Overdrive

Posted on 2014-06-30, 06:38

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I like this build. It's interesting that your PODP5V133 heatsink is broken in almost the same manner as mine. Yeah, a piece of the heatsink is indeed missing. Maybe they both came from the same source? Great stuff. I think I have an ET6000 with 4MB RAM somewhere. It's not really getting any use, …

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Re: My Socket4 build with SCSI, 3DFX and Pentium Overdrive

Posted on 2014-06-29, 09:42

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subhuman@xgtx wrote: Fantastic build vetz. Is this board's version the Batman's revenge one? Yes it is 😀

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Re: My Socket4 build with SCSI, 3DFX and Pentium Overdrive

Posted on 2014-06-29, 01:27

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Here is a Speedsys bench: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/57506833/vogons/diverse/20140629032327.jpg For comparison I'm including this SiS 50X (which were used on Socket4 and 5 boards) benchmark with a 15k RPM SCSI drive using an Adaptec 2940W controller: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/ …

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Re: Socket 4 Board suggestions

Posted on 2014-06-29, 01:17

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Socket 4 in general has pretty bad memory performance. I've compared the SiS 50X chipset against the Intel Mercury 430LX and it's about the same. The Intel Premiere PCI board should be the easiest to get hold of. I'm using that board in my Socket 4 system (which I just made a post about in system …

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My Socket4 build with SCSI, 3DFX and Pentium Overdrive

Posted on 2014-06-28, 23:40

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Yes, another build to show of with a new case I recently acquired from a fellow Vogoner here in Norway :) https://i.postimg.cc/pV6C3KCr/2014-06-29-00-25-08-small.jpg The purpose behind this build was to put together something out of the ordinary while also keeping it usable. I won't be using this …

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Re: Any Speed-Sensitive Games for Pentium Class?

Posted on 2014-06-28, 22:45

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Hi-Octane and Magic Carpet. Runs too slow on 486 and too fast on PII.

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Re: VGA Capture Thread

Posted on 2014-06-27, 11:55

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Digging up this thread, as youtube announced support for 60 fps playback somewhen within the next months. However does someone knows if this means that 70 fps videos have to be re uploaded again? (Or does it reprocess already uploaded content too?) WOW! Great news :D I've made all my videos in …

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Re: Personal dilemma - going on holiday

Posted on 2014-06-26, 21:05

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bjt wrote: TVs and consumer electronics are worth peanuts these days. Unless you got Apple stuff. They love that

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Re: PS/2 Bracket for Asus Motherboard Header

Posted on 2014-06-26, 19:54

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Artex wrote: vetz wrote: EDIT: Just saw you linked the FAQ, which has the same info. So does this look right? Yes 😀

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Re: PS/2 Bracket for Asus Motherboard Header

Posted on 2014-06-26, 19:42

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Artex, isnt this another JRTFM case? http://www.datasheets.pl/motherboards/MOTHERB … ARD_P55TP4N.pdf Page 19 (#5.2). It's in all relevant ASUS manuals AFAIK (and it's the same pins) EDIT: Just saw you linked the FAQ, which has the same info.

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Re: Build 486's And They Will Come! Suggestions please!

Posted on 2014-06-26, 19:03

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RAM: I found no difference between EDO of Fast Page memory. Stick with 16MB for better compatibility with older games. way wrong, if the board doesn't support EDO it won't even boot... No, many boards can use EDO ram as FPM, you just don't get performance benefit. I'm pretty sure it even says so in …

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