Re: Best Super Socket 7 Motherboard?

Posted on 2016-12-12, 00:33

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OMG! Many years ago, I worked on an old file server at a law office, and there was a dead ( and quite rotted) field mouse laying in the bottom. I swear there was no way for it to get into the case, and clearly it couldn't get out. I can only assume it got it when it was built at Dell, and just got …

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Re: The Tandy 1000 ISA sound card brainstorm thread.

Posted on 2016-12-11, 19:49

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Thanks for the heads up. Gonna order a few PCB's. This looks to be a great little project, and I really miss hearing real Tandy sound.

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Re: Best Super Socket 7 Motherboard?

Posted on 2016-12-11, 07:38

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The main reason for the shield is to prevent RF leakage from interfering with other devices. Never in my life have I ever encountered anything that was affected from RF generated by PC. Besides the appearance, the shield does little else. Yeah, it helps direct airflow, and provides a stronger …

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Re: Best Super Socket 7 Motherboard?

Posted on 2016-12-11, 03:44

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ATX is ATX, so it should fit. I've found a few shields that were very problematic over the years. I'd consider going without it, if it means attacking the case.

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Re: Phil's YouTube and Website updates (philscomputerlab)

Posted on 2016-12-10, 02:50

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Hey, those things really helped with RealPlayer and ViVo steaming. I'm sure somebody thought they were worth it, 🤣.

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Re: Phil's YouTube and Website updates (philscomputerlab)

Posted on 2016-12-10, 01:15

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Cool, I was just wondering. I toyed around last year with a 233 mmx . I was going to use it for a DOS demoscene rig with a GUS and SB-Pro2, but ended up using a K6-3+ instead. I kinda want to try a WinChip or Cryix 686 because they have a fun history. But I also eschewed them back in the day because …

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Re: Phil's YouTube and Website updates (philscomputerlab)

Posted on 2016-12-09, 20:23

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Hey Phil, kinda curious about your current P-200 video. I was wondering why you didn't go with the P-233 instead? my guess is that the 686 was PR200 so you were looking only to compare the chips based on the direct counter product.

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Re: Best Super Socket 7 Motherboard?

Posted on 2016-12-09, 00:34

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That's a winner of a board. I too have the same board and revision. So go grab a K6-3+ and give it a whirl. It's a bit cramped on space for the heatsink, so it it came with one, then just use it. The + series ran cooler than previous series, so the heatsink for the old K6-2 should be plenty fine.

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Re: Phil's YouTube and Website updates (philscomputerlab)

Posted on 2016-12-05, 23:55

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The 5AX is my personal favorite SS7 board. I have two of them and will never sell/trade them. Both rev 5.2. one is my goto DOS rig, and the other is for specialty games and demoscene stuff. For DOS, I simply can not think of a better motherboard. I have a few Asus P5A's, but I find them to be more " …

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Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?

Posted on 2016-12-05, 23:27

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I guess it's not for me. Reading all the way through is going to start today after work. This topic made my day even if all the cards have been already reserved for you guys :blush: Once you get through the whole thread, you'll see that there should be a second batch in the future. Also all …

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Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?

Posted on 2016-12-05, 12:41

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This is really one of those threads that you should read all the way through, from the beginning. There is just way to much to cover to simply answer your question in a single post without a wall of text. You'll also find you aren't the first to pop in and ask the same thing. I'm not trying to act …

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Re: Irony regarding published esd precautions

Posted on 2016-12-04, 02:22

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Most modern PC hardware is built with large ground planes and a few and resistors and diodes that will handle the average jolt from ESD. That's why you really don't hear about it nowadays. Back in the 80's, and 90's it was constantly talked about. Other than being a little cautious about how you …

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Re: I have an opportunity to get a Roland SC-33 for a good price. Should I get it?

Posted on 2016-12-03, 13:27

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The MT32 support on an SC-55 is rarely ever used for PC games. It was meant for musicians that wanted the basic sound bank but didn't want to deal with a second module. It did not have the ability to receive custom patches like a real MT32/CM32, so it only works for the small base of games that …

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Re: Irony regarding published esd precautions

Posted on 2016-12-03, 09:14

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You want the PSU screwed into the case. There is a common ground lead or connection made from the PCB of the PSU to its case. That ground is in part connected to the case when the body of the PSU is connected to the case via the screws. When a static discharge occurs from touching the case, it will …

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Re: Irony regarding published esd precautions

Posted on 2016-11-26, 22:47

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Thing to keep in mind about PC cases and the plastic on them:. the plastic in clipped or pressed into place on the chassis. This allows any build up (most plastics are capacitive in nature) to flow to the chassis. The mobo and PSU (if correctly installed) make contact with exposed mounting points to …

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Re: Humour Thread: Outrageously priced retro gear for sale online

Posted on 2016-11-23, 06:10

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Relax, it was just a suggestion made in jest. The thought is nice though.

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Re: Diamond Stealth III S540 32Mb

Posted on 2016-11-23, 00:08

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Just a year ago, you could find dozens of listings for 32MB S540's on ebay on any given day. Both in PCI and AGP. All from the U.S., and for about $15.00. What happened? I bought a few of them a couple years ago, because the were so cheap and worked so well. I mean there were tons of them on ebay. …

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Re: Humour Thread: Outrageously priced retro gear for sale online

Posted on 2016-11-22, 23:53

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Put some carpet "Tag Strips" (nail boards upside down) in the yard and post "Private property no trespassing" at the perimeter. I promise ya they'll only do it once more. Have you ever managed to stub a toe or press a heel on one of those *uckers? Its like divine retribution from the gods. That's …

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Re: Humour Thread: Outrageously priced retro gear for sale online

Posted on 2016-11-22, 09:25

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Lol, I do feel like that every time I see them running through my front yard.

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Re: Humour Thread: Outrageously priced retro gear for sale online

Posted on 2016-11-22, 06:17

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Hey, don't forget us 70's kids. To us, computers and consoles were the perfect night time toy's. Mainly because we went out and played during the day. I don't see how millennials can stay at a rig or console all day, day in and day out, with their phones glued to their side. Friend of mine is …

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