Re: AWE 64, What is the difference between CT4500 and CT4520 (and AWE64 alternatives)

Posted on 2017-03-19, 23:24

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by GiSWiG

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I've read about the NMI and I'm not sure if that is a factor. I did read that it could also effect getting SBLive in DOS running but I didn't seem to have an issue, although I hope it was the right PC. I've been playing around with two slot 1 PCs, mixing and matching, gets confusing sometimes. I …

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Re: AWE 64, What is the difference between CT4500 and CT4520 (and AWE64 alternatives)

Posted on 2017-03-19, 14:00

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by GiSWiG

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I think I'll try with what I got. After trying to get DOS working with so many AudioPCI family cards, I really hosed my system so I'll start fresh and see how the SB Live and SBPCI128 go (ES1370) and they try an AWE64. That will be with a P3 machine. I'm building an Athlon 64 for a high-end hybrid. …

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Re: AWE 64, What is the difference between CT4500 and CT4520 (and AWE64 alternatives)

Posted on 2017-03-19, 04:58

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by GiSWiG

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Looks like the AWE64 Value was a bust. Does work great when AWE32 or SB16/SBPro are available as choices in some games but I found out the hard way that they don't work well (or at all) in General MIDI for games like Doom 1. Doom 2 has AWE as a choice so it works good there. Seems to work nicely …

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Re: Video Recommendations for DOS and Win98 Gaming

Posted on 2017-03-17, 23:17

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by GiSWiG

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I so miss my Voodoo3 from back in the day. It might be a while before I get one. I've gotten enough for now. Curious, how well does glide emulation in DOSBox Daum hold up against the real thing? I can't seem to find any real good comparisons.

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Re: Can someone verify that this floppy emulator works for PC?

Posted on 2017-03-17, 03:59

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by GiSWiG

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I am not familiar with "paid HxC firmware"

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Can someone verify that this floppy emulator works for PC?

Posted on 2017-03-16, 03:37

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by GiSWiG

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When searching ebay for 'floppy emulator', most hits state that they are for musical instraments or sewing machines. At least one mentions PC compatability in the description. Can someone verify that this one will work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/152431555989?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName= …

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Games or other software to test Video, Sound, etc.

Posted on 2017-03-16, 02:45

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by GiSWiG

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What games or other software would be best to test most sound systems like MIDI, SB16/Pro, Ensoniq and video types and resolutions like EGA, VGA, 640x480 resolution, etc.

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Re: Windows 98SE not installing on Dell Dimension 8300, Intel 875P,P4-3.0GHz

Posted on 2017-03-14, 01:21

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by GiSWiG

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I got the 6800 because it was $8. For another $8, I got a BFG 7800 GS. That one I'm selling to help fund my retro fix.

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Re: Windows 98SE not installing on Dell Dimension 8300, Intel 875P,P4-3.0GHz

Posted on 2017-03-13, 22:11

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by GiSWiG

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I decided to get a new board and chip instead. I ordered an ASUS K8V SE Deluxe and an Athlon 64 3000+ w/ stock heatsink, both supposedly new but mobo was tested. I'll have the nvidia 6800 GT, 512MB RAM. a Turtle Beach Vortex 2 card, piped through a SB Extigy. Maybe I'll get the best of A3D and EAX? …

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Windows 98SE not installing on Dell Dimension 8300, Intel 875P,P4-3.0GHz

Posted on 2017-03-13, 01:04

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by GiSWiG

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I'm trying to install Win98 SE but after the second round and what should be rebooting into 'Starting your computer for the first time' it crashes, reboots and goes to Safe Mode. I was testing XP yesterday because it was the only way to test my GeForce 7800 GS so the system is stable. I did have a …

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Re: AWE 64, What is the difference between CT4500 and CT4520 (and AWE64 alternatives)

Posted on 2017-03-10, 14:19

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by GiSWiG

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carlostex wrote: GiSWiG wrote: How comparable would an Audician 32 plus with Dreamblaster be to an AWE64 regarding gaming? The Audician 32 + Dreamblaster combination is FAR superior against an AWE64. It's even better against the AWE64 Gold IMO... It's on the list but the new Dreamblasters aren't …

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Re: AWE 64, What is the difference between CT4500 and CT4520 (and AWE64 alternatives)

Posted on 2017-03-10, 11:59

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by GiSWiG

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Just ordered the CT4520, $25. I'll put that in my P3 machine. I'll eventually add a Dreamblaster to my Vortex2 card and see how that sound.

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Re: Turtle Beach Montego II Unboxing

Posted on 2017-03-09, 15:24

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by GiSWiG

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I was thinking about doing that. Let us know how it goes!

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Re: AWE 64, What is the difference between CT4500 and CT4520 (and AWE64 alternatives)

Posted on 2017-03-09, 15:21

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by GiSWiG

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I think I'll get an AWE64. I'd be spending the same to get the Audician and DreamBlaster. I might get a DreamBlaster for another build that will have an nvidia 6800, Athlon XP 2600+ and a TB Vortex2 sound card which has the wavetable connector. Yeah, it based off of Phil's Computer Lab's video on …

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Re: AWE 64, What is the difference between CT4500 and CT4520 (and AWE64 alternatives)

Posted on 2017-03-08, 21:22

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by GiSWiG

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How comparable would an Audician 32 plus with Dreamblaster be to an AWE64 regarding gaming?

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Re: AWE 64, What is the difference between CT4500 and CT4520 (and AWE64 alternatives)

Posted on 2017-03-08, 15:38

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by GiSWiG

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Yeah I do see some CT4520 for around $30-$40 and others for around $100. I'm trying to cover it all with the less money spent. I'm ok with running the old DOS titles in DOSBox to get the best matching sound but I would like a good DOS/Win98 setup. Has anyone used the Vortex2 with Dreamblaster in DOS …

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AWE 64, What is the difference between CT4500 and CT4520 (and AWE64 alternatives)

Posted on 2017-03-08, 12:02

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by GiSWiG

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I know they are both the Value editions but on ebay, the CT4500 can be had for $40-ish while the CT4520 is around $100. At that point, why not just get gold? Also, being in the US, I'm cautious of listings from the Russia Federation, Bulgaria, Germany, etc. Its not exactly easy cheap to return these …

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Re: Turtle Beach Montego II Unboxing

Posted on 2017-03-07, 14:00

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by GiSWiG

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I was able to pickup a single Montego II card for $5 yesterday and it works. Not sure if it was the real one or one that came with a Dell but it matches the pictures. Its working with the drivers from Phil's Computer Lab but I'd like to try the Turtle Beach software from the ISO linked. I know that …

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Re: Video Recommendations for DOS and Win98 Gaming

Posted on 2017-03-05, 21:15

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by GiSWiG

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It begins. :lol: Its a lot like modding Oblivion except it costs much more. Yes, I want to rebuild what I once had. I had a Tandy 1000 RLX 286CPU and it had a Sound Blaster 8-bit. Best to put that to DOSBox cause that would be very hard to find. I think I had a Biostar with a Pentium 233MMX. I had …

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Re: Video Recommendations for DOS and Win98 Gaming

Posted on 2017-03-05, 16:38

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by GiSWiG

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So I did pick up a few more PCs and parts (we have classifieds at work). Motherboard - PC Chips M848A SiS chipset, 8x AGP, Athlon XP 2600+ Dell Dimension 8300, P4 3.0 GHz, AGP (most likely Intel Chipset) all the cards from them: Geforce 2 Pro 64mb AGP Geforce FX 5200 AGP Creative/Ensonic AudioPCI …

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