Re: Maximizing my build

Posted on 2013-06-22, 02:35

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OP specifically mentioned Jane's simulations/Glide so the twin V2's are in the picture from the start regardless of the base video card. GeForce is a good idea of course but just going with the TNT2/V3 agp he already has, just to get started, would be fine.. I agree. I think his best/optimal setup …

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Re: JOYSTICK ... favorite?

Posted on 2013-06-22, 02:20

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The best way to go if XP compatibility is not an issue, in fact XP was a great platform for running many late W9x games in general. A USB adapter should work too though I have no firsthand experience. I was tempted to go that route a few times but always found it easier to fall back on a retro rig …

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Re: JOYSTICK ... favorite?

Posted on 2013-06-21, 19:07

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Thanks for replying, I think the easiest and cheapest would be to get a usb adapter. I was thinking of getting a soundcard with a gameport, but I don't think it is as future proof as an adapter. AFAIK, your last chance for a gameport is with the Audigy 2. With those, the gameport comes as a …

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Re: JOYSTICK ... favorite?

Posted on 2013-06-21, 03:43

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I remember those Raider sticks! Wow! I think I may even have used one of those on a friend's system before I got my own. This was my 1st stick that I used on my own PC, a 486SX/25. I can still remember playing Air Power and Red Baron with it. Good times... (Sorry for the hotlinking) http://www. …

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Re: JOYSTICK ... favorite?

Posted on 2013-06-21, 01:18

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By the way does anyone have experience with getting gameport joysticks to run on new computers? I want to give my FFB Pro another shot. :) I have one of those RockFire adapters . It works fine with just my Flightstick Pro and the non-pro pedals, but not with my throttle. I'm stuck with the …

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Re: Maximizing my build

Posted on 2013-06-20, 03:33

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blaker1983: I agree with d1stortion: Get an AWE64 Value. They're really great cards, are dirt cheap, and readily available. You can find them for about $10USD on eBay. If you have extra bucks and a whole lot of patience, watch eBay for an AWE64 Gold. If you're curious about the difference between …

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Dual AGP and PCI Video Cards in Separate HW Profiles - Power Consumption

Posted on 2013-06-17, 15:32

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Hi! My main legacy gaming PC is setup as follows: Abit KT7A, Athlon XP 2100+, 768MB RAM Leadtek FX 5950 Ultra AGP Voodoo 5500 PCI Enermax 430W power supply I've got the video cards running in different hardware profiles so that only one is active at any given time. See this document for info on how …

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Re: How many Retro PCs do you got in your house?

Posted on 2013-06-17, 02:55

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Bookmarked it! Thanks very much! 😀

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Re: How many Retro PCs do you got in your house?

Posted on 2013-06-14, 16:22

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vetz, tincup, Thanks for the info! I was always under the impression that LB2 would only work with a Voodoo 1. I'll have to try it out later on my V5 machine to see if I can get it going. If you happen to come across that webpage, please link to it. I'd really like to see if I can get it running on …

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Re: How many Retro PCs do you got in your house?

Posted on 2013-06-14, 04:42

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With the exception of Longbow II , I should be able to run practically anything on that configuration. Jeez it's always something! Boxing in the Glide experience is a set of retro boxes in itself... This is why the legacy PC gaming gods invented EEAH/EECH and blessed us with thriving community- …

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Re: How many Retro PCs do you got in your house?

Posted on 2013-06-14, 03:16

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Ti4600 with Voodoo2 ? I dont understand it .KT7A is a piece of equipment I chose the Ti4600 carefully for that box. I wanted a card that would offer ultimate compatibility with ultimate performance. With the Ti4600, I can run v30.82 Detonator drivers, or upgrade to v45.23 if necessary. It's also a …

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Re: How many Retro PCs do you got in your house?

Posted on 2013-06-13, 18:51

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jwt27 wrote: I have no games or programs requiring a 5150 so I have no idea what to do with it yet. I would hang onto it. You never know when a wayward time traveler might need one. 🤣

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Re: JOYSTICK ... favorite?

Posted on 2013-06-13, 18:23

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I used to use a Thrustmaster PFCS along with Elite rudder pedals and a WCS Mk II throttle. When the PFCS finally died, I replaced it with an X-Fighter. All were great equipment for their time, but very bulky. The WCS throttle was also a terrible pain in the ass to program with its proprietary …

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Re: How many Retro PCs do you got in your house?

Posted on 2013-06-13, 17:23

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I only have these two running at any given time, connected via KVM switch: My main legacy gaming box: Abit KT7A Athlon XP 2100+ 768MB RAM Leadtek FX 5950 Ultra AGP Voodoo 5500 PCI AWE64 Gold Running Win98SE My Mechwarrior II / EF2000 / Longbow II / Archimedean Dynasty box: Tyan Tomcat III S1563S …

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Re: 3DFX Voodoo 3 3500 Non-TV Version

Posted on 2013-04-17, 18:06

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Good to know! Thanks for the info!

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Re: 3DFX Voodoo 3 3500 Non-TV Version

Posted on 2013-04-17, 17:01

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Will the 3000 drivers work with these non-TV 3500s then?

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3DFX Voodoo 3 3500 Non-TV Version

Posted on 2013-04-17, 15:25

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Hi! Is anybody out there using the non-TV version of the 3DFX Voodoo 3 3500? If so, what drivers are you using? What sort of luck have you had with these cards? What is your experience with these? How much of a boost are they over the V3000? Are they worth the effort? I checked on Falconfly.de and …

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Re: Software suite for CH Fighter Stick, Pro Throttle, and Pro Pedals (gameport version) - get it here

Posted on 2013-04-17, 00:41

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Here's a link to SpeedKeys v1.6b: http://ppl.ug/QGW3qFffzoY/ I don't have a login/pass for the Vogons driver archive. Somebody else, please feel free to add it. Enjoy! 😀

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Re: Software suite for CH Fighter Stick, Pro Throttle, and Pro Pedals (gameport version) - get it here

Posted on 2013-04-12, 03:29

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I downloaded the CH drivers file from Kreshna's Mega website and compared it to my cdroms. My cdroms have a bunch of ancient demo software on them, but the drivers are the same as the ones already available in the Mega download. In fact, Kreshna's Bob Church CH drivers compilation is more complete …

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Re: Software suite for CH Fighter Stick, Pro Throttle, and Pro Pedals (gameport version) - get it here

Posted on 2013-04-11, 22:22

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Back in around 2005, CH was trying to dump all of their lower-end gameport devices in a blow-out sale. I picked up four gameport GameStick 3D units during that sale. They came with driver CDROMs that have software for all of their products at that time, including SpeedKeys. Of the four sticks that I …

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