Re: Clock generators on Socket 7 and older motherboards
Posted on 2017-09-05, 02:08
This is that chip from the bottom left --
Re: Clock generators on Socket 7 and older motherboards
Posted on 2017-09-05, 01:05
is this what I'm looking for? https://i.imgur.com/BjZhHHO.jpg?1 I never wanted to just haphazardly try other jumper configurations on here for fear of frying my board and/or GPU. The manual has configurations for 66, 68, 75, 83, 95, 100, 112, and 124 FSB speeds but give a warning saying that it only …
Re: Clock generators on Socket 7 and older motherboards
Posted on 2017-09-04, 22:57
Did you discover these through just experimenting with jumper settings? I wonder if my AOpen X59 motherboard has hidden settings... I was disappointed when I saw it didn't have settings for lowering than 66FSB.
Re: DOS games that treat 320x200 as 16:10
Posted on 2017-09-04, 09:28
After doing some quick testing, I've found Deluxe Paint II on DOS does not aspect-correct its "circles" even in modes that are far from square (e.g. 640x350.) If you draw a circle using the tool it's always y x y pixels regardless of screen mode. I'm betting the Amiga versions behaved exactly the …
Re: Let's benchmark our systems with caches disabled
Posted on 2017-09-04, 05:35
clueless1 wrote: And CCD+DCD is roughly equivalent to L1D, so you can use both to effectively accomplish L1D. I wonder though if CCD+DCD is any different than L1D+CCD+DCD?
Re: Timeline for resolutions (PC)
Posted on 2017-09-02, 21:11
Well, depends on what is realistic. I assume it is that which stresses the hardware to the point of maintaining perfect balance between visual fidelity and speed. Exactly this. Your mention of Quake below is a perfect example. Yes, it could go up to 1280x1024 but running a benchmark @ that …
Re: VIA C3 Nehemiah vs. Coppermine(-128) and Tualatin
Posted on 2017-09-02, 19:09
For 50 MHz BX boards, the Gigabyte 6BXC rev 2.0 is good, and I picked one up for very little, although I've seen prices greatly fluctuate. I just bought one on e-bay -- but unfortunately you're right ...they're quite expensive now. I have been told the capacitors are not so good on these boards? I …
Re: Timeline for resolutions (PC)
Posted on 2017-08-31, 21:19
It is not clear to me at all since I didn't start PC gaming until '98. Looking for folks to fill in the year range for each resolution. I do understand that 320x200 was used for a long time and covered CGA, EGA and VGA -- and that it wasn't the only resolution for those modes.
Timeline for resolutions (PC)
Posted on 2017-08-31, 19:40
I'm less interested in when the first displays of that resolution were produced than I am what years the resolutions were appearing as an option in games and could realistically be utilized by the hardware. Limit to.. 320x200 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 1920x1080 & the conversion to …
Re: Slotket CPU cooling.
Posted on 2017-08-31, 06:16
Thanks!
Re: Slotket CPU cooling.
Posted on 2017-08-31, 05:13
Ah, I guess it's not necessary as there are some VERY low profile S370 coolers. They are unfortunately pretty expensive!
Slotket CPU cooling.
Posted on 2017-08-31, 05:00
I'm about to use a MS 6905 slotket and was wondering if it is possible to install slot 1 coolers on these instead of mounting a big heatsink/fan to the 370 socket? Ideally I'd like to have the slotket/cooler be more like the cartridge style P2/PIII CPUs. Would something like this fit an MS6905? …
Re: DOS games that treat 320x200 as 16:10
Posted on 2017-08-30, 22:15
https://youtu.be/D5hiwB7lzk8?t=367 (Rated R for Strong Language!) This guy makes a pretty good case as to why circles are irrelevant in the aspect ratio debate. Between the rest of that video and part one you have almost 2 hours of analysis on aspect ratios for early PC gaming. I could not watch all …
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2017-08-23, 04:58
Hilariously, that's the exact 19" relative of my 17" models. I have the contrast maxed on all my monitors and adjust the brightness as needed. I think I run these at 60 but that's pretty high considering my game room is completely blacked out. Hah! I've re-read your previous comment and I have the …
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2017-08-22, 22:07
Where in NY are you? I got an NEC Multisync XP17 with BNC ports last year for free off Long Island craigslist. I'm on Long Island. Don't limit yourselves to craiglist though. There are other apps/services for local selling and I've had better luck with them, actually. 22" dang that's big, my 19" …
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2017-08-22, 04:44
Damn it. Why can't I find a high end CRT cheap in rural bumfuck nowhere like everyone else lately? I'm in New York! (outside the city but not rural either) The person was the original owner and had used it for graphic design. I guess I just got lucky -- I was looking for any working decent working …
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2017-08-22, 03:16
22" Mitsubishi Diamondtron - 25$ local Looks beautiful! I just need to put together a desk that will fit it... http://www.mitsubishielectric.com.au/2351.htm
Re: Audio mixer recommendation?
Posted on 2017-08-20, 07:36
I'm also curious -- some of the ones featured/used by members here are very expensive models..
Re: How fast is too fast for DOS?
Posted on 2017-08-16, 07:16
It seems to depend entirely on the era and what you want to run. There's a long, long list of games with speed sensitive issues but then you have software rendered games with high resolutions for which I'm beginning to think there is no such such thing as 'too fast' - my S939 system doesn't even do …
Re: Phil's Ultimate VGA Benchmark Database Project
Posted on 2017-08-15, 22:23
Interesting. I don't suppose you could get sound working if your machine had a SB Live! and the drivers were already set up on the DOS install?
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