Re: Ageia PhysX dedicated card- worth getting?

Posted on 2022-03-16, 19:59

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and IF we don't end up with WW3 I didn't mean to be that pessimistic - just a way of saying, don't forget that any value attached to these things is utterly subjective and volatile. Might even be something good that ruins the prices. Like, the pandemic being officially over and people starting to …

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Re: Game manual preservation?

Posted on 2022-03-16, 17:37

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also, this: http://replacementdocs.com (may be old news, I did not check the average quality of their 3.7 gazillion PDFs.)

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Re: Game manual preservation?

Posted on 2022-03-16, 17:11

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by Cuttoon

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I can tell you that much, they do exist. Really perfect editions in PDF. I have this for the original Master of Orion: Filename moo.pdf File size 962.24 KiB Downloads 81 downloads (@moderator, I'm sharing this in good conscience as I own the printed original. Please remove if necessary, sorry.)

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Re: I need a bios for the motherboard 486dx noname

Posted on 2022-03-16, 16:45

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by Cuttoon

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aaronkatrini wrote on 2022-03-16, 16:34: Search for the board on ultimateretro website, most likely you'll find the bios. I probably shouldn't do ALL his work, but it's actually much easier yet: http://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1675&menustate=0 😜 It's a PCCraps, so possibly shitty, but …

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Re: I need a bios for the motherboard 486dx noname

Posted on 2022-03-16, 16:15

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by Cuttoon

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here ya go: https://www.elhvb.com/webhq/models/486vlb3/m912v17.htm Not bios there, but that's your board.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-03-16, 15:30

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Focus FK-2002 Tastatur mit "QWERTZUIOPÜ+" layout and Deutscheindustrienorm plug, jawohl. Shame about the broken (detachable) dust cover, but otherwise in excellent condition. Shiny red "ESCOM" branding that will go nicely with one of my machines of that honorable name. Focus_FK-2002_a.JPG Nice, …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-03-16, 14:52

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Thx for the rehost...Might be local security settings blocking because it's not an encrypted connection, your browser is saving your bank account from getting stolen because you absent mindedly type the number into random static images. I'm on chrome right now, but I think Firefox makes it super …

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Re: Recommendations for decent cooler for Socket A/462 Athlon 3200+

Posted on 2022-03-16, 14:37

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I really really dont want to fry a super rare unlockable XP3200+ but yes .. they should have put a damn IHS on these chips .. was AMD trying to save a few pennies by not using a IHS . .or were they trying to be a Pentium III. Ill be honest here, It scare the heck out of me to even change the cooler …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-03-16, 10:04

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I have seen quite a few people over the years offering very decent money for very specific everyday/mediocre gear because they grew up using it. Considering how all that stuff goes directly to scrap these days there will be some value in any that are left down the road if you like to speculate. …

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Re: Ageia PhysX dedicated card- worth getting?

Posted on 2022-03-15, 23:53

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Heh I do own one myself but didn’t pay 30 euro for it, today I wouldn’t bother with it for more than 10 bucks. Neither would I - I only make these vague "future market assessments" for stuff I actually want myself so at least I won't overspend on totally worthless junk. Zero sum game, at least. …

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Re: Ageia PhysX dedicated card- worth getting?

Posted on 2022-03-15, 22:54

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by Cuttoon

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It’s a collectors item, not worth 30euro. That's the whole point. If he wants a toy, probably utterly useless and boring. As an investment, I'd rather buy those than some painting. I remember, the PhysX card made quite a buzz back then for such a short-lived idea. They're not going to be tomorrow's …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-03-15, 22:27

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I just seen an Amiga 3000 sell for $2000. That doesn't surprise me one bit. They were immensely popular in Germany and to any proud owner of an 1200 or better back then, they must be of great sentimental value today. They were popular as in "everyone wanted one or envied a friend who had one" - but …

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2022-03-15, 18:27

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by Cuttoon

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I'm a bit of a purist myself but there are limits - floppies simply stink. Tell me about it. When I got the physical game box collection bug a couple of years ago, floppies is where I draw the line. I will not buy anything that comes on a floppy - CD/DVD only. ;) Oh, last time I checked, most …

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Re: Flytech Carry I, is it worth saving?

Posted on 2022-03-15, 17:51

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It's all good , don't worry. 😅 I didn't mean to question your experience etc. Thanks for the link, also. 🙂👍 oh please, "none taken". Perhaps it is/was just a local/regional/national thing, also, dunno. My father says he saw TTL monitors up to the mid-90s in computer stores. All that "Wintel" gear …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-03-15, 16:12

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I guess the English is "bycatch" which is used in the technical discussion of offshore trawling and other types of commercial fishing, but might not be well known outside that. The meaning being fish or sea critters that are caught unintentionally along with the intended target species. Looks like …

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Re: Photos of my NVIDIA Riva 128

Posted on 2022-03-15, 16:05

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Considering the entire reason that the Apple 3 failed so spectacularly was because Steve Jobs insisted on not including a fan, Even if that was completely made up, it still would be true. That is the most Apple thing I've ever heard. "Let's lose that noisy spinny thingy, it utterly spoils my feng …

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Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.

Posted on 2022-03-15, 15:30

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E.g.: My mom had to upgrade from her trusted T500 core 2 due laptop because win xp just won't do any longer, because security, etc. I assume that's a Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Correct - really fine accountant's tool. (very basic display, though.) Don't remember the exact specs and it's some 700 km away. …

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Re: Flytech Carry I, is it worth saving?

Posted on 2022-03-15, 14:42

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by Cuttoon

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Also, the display connector of yours is db-9, not db-15 and the monitor is monochrome, to match. So either truly pre-1990 tech or they were pusing the whole "budget" idea a bit far ;) No no, the TTL video totally makes sense. These little PCs were used as terminal computers, not simply outdated …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-03-15, 14:40

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Anyone know a good translation of the German fisherman's term "Beifang", please let me know. Anyway, that's how I pulled this crab on board. It's VGA alright! Any good?

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2022-03-15, 13:37

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Hi thx! Well, some people/communities seem to think i destroyed a vintage computer to do this. They either didn't read my comments or they're just hating. The Gotek does look out of place, but is very practical. I'm a practical guy. ;) I do have a 5,25" inch floppy drive, but since I don't use that …

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