Re: Which soundblaster should I buy.

Posted on 2014-09-02, 12:18

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by borgie83

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I do not remember that being true, from the "hanging bug" topic. Any AWE32 can be touched AFAIK. Not those with the CT1747 chip This /\ My CT2230,CT2760 and CT3900 contain the CT1747 chip. For those interested, this is an interesting read: http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/sound- …

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Re: Which soundblaster should I buy.

Posted on 2014-09-02, 11:35

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by borgie83

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After doing some further research it appears that you're right about a midi module being affected via the gameport as well. I was led to believe it wasn't from certain threads I've read in the past. My MT-32 and SC-55MKII have only ever been connected via a SCC-1A and MPU-401/AT so I've never been …

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Re: Which soundblaster should I buy.

Posted on 2014-09-02, 07:27

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by borgie83

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Cool so as long as I don't buy a Roland or Yamaha external midi module and try and hook it to this card I should be good? Cause I just need a compatible stand alone sound card right now, I don't own any external devices or daughterboards. To confirm, the hanging note bug only affects daughterboards …

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Re: Dual-booting DOS 6.22 FAT32 & Win98SE FAT32 On Same HDD?

Posted on 2014-09-01, 17:28

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by borgie83

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I asked a very similar question a while back. Have a read of this thread: http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=36857 You'd be better off just installing Windows 98SE though as it contains Dos 7 already. I haven't run into compatibility issues yet using Dos 7 as opposed to Dos 6.22. A lot easier …

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Re: Good SoundBlaster 16

Posted on 2014-09-01, 16:19

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by borgie83

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Further to that, I'd recommend that you ask the seller to check whether their SB CT2230 has the CT1745A-S mixer and DSP 4.13 before purchasing as creative have always had a habit of making odd sound cards with different variations. I don't really believe I've got lucky though as many people would …

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Re: Good SoundBlaster 16

Posted on 2014-09-01, 16:05

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by borgie83

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Both use real Yamaha OPL chips and run the same amp (TEA2025B). My CT2230's have the updated CT1745A-S mixer as opposed to the CT1740's CT1745A. Besides this the only other difference is the DSP versions. Both have DSP CT1741 but the CT1740 uses DSP version 4.05 as opposed to the CT2230 using DSP 4. …

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Re: Entomorph help!

Posted on 2014-09-01, 15:41

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by borgie83

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Ahhh Entomorph! I used to play this on my first computer (486 DX4-100). Thanks for bringing back memories 😀 Not helpful in the slightest but I had to get it off my chest...

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Re: Best video card for a Pentium iii 1GHz with 100fsb?

Posted on 2014-09-01, 15:15

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by borgie83

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Well, we've already established that the FX series are quite compatible but is there any "dos" games in particular that are known to have issues whilst using the FX cards?

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Re: Which soundblaster should I buy.

Posted on 2014-09-01, 14:21

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by borgie83

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Read this post for AWE32 & 64 options: http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2012/07/sound-blaster-awe32-64-options.html Best AWE32 cards are the CT3980, CT2760 and the CT3900. Best SB16 (IMO) CT2230 (borgie83 said it very nice) CT1600 is also a nice card :) I honestly find it amazing how much the …

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Re: Good SoundBlaster 16

Posted on 2014-09-01, 11:16

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by borgie83

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Here's a similar thread that may give you some ideas. It just got posted today as well. Which soundblaster should I buy.

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Re: Which soundblaster should I buy.

Posted on 2014-09-01, 10:38

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by borgie83

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For a Sound Blaster 16, I recommend the CT2230. OPL, waveblaster header and in my experience no hanging note bug. I own 4 CT2230's. 2 with DSP 4.11 and 2 with DSP 4.13. All very clear and not noisey like the older CT17xx series. I found it strange how the DSP 4.11 ones didn't suffer from the hanging …

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Re: PayPal wierdness

Posted on 2014-08-30, 08:05

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by borgie83

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I'm not sure about the money bookers side if things but everytime I transfer money from my PayPal wallet to my bank account, it takes around 3 days before the money appears in my account. Slightly off topic though, I've noticed that whenever I need to do something via PayPal for instance, a dispute …

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Re: Best video card for a Pentium iii 1GHz with 100fsb?

Posted on 2014-08-29, 22:13

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by borgie83

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I use a Slot 1 P3 1Ghz cpu with 100FSB on a SE440BX-2 motherboard combined with a Geforce 4 TI4600 and it works great. Here's a couple of benchmarks if it helps: Quake III Timedemo: 95.8 fps - 1280x1024, All settings at maximum. 3DMark 2001. This was run using Direct X 8.1 and Nvidia drivers 45.23. …

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Re: Best / latest AGP motherboard?

Posted on 2014-08-29, 10:53

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by borgie83

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Check out the Asus P4P800-SE. Excellent stable socket 478 board which supports up to a Pentium 4 3.4Ghz. Also has AGP 8X, Intel 865PE chipset and Dual Channel DDR400 support.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2014-08-29, 10:46

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by borgie83

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grabbed this for $5 off Craigslist. I needed a 286 for my collection and this looks to be a late model with 4MB of RAM and a Harris 20mhz 286 + 287 copro. Nice price, same/similar bare case and drives went for $60 on eBay here recently ... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Retro-Computer-PC-Beige- …

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Re: Sound Blaster 16 CT1740 with ASP

Posted on 2014-08-28, 18:05

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by borgie83

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Regarding disabling the amp, I don't really want to bypass it altogether because I'd rather it be functioning as it should. @smeezekitty, thanks heaps for the link. I just made a purchase so I'll report back once I receive and install the new amp :) Would the amp cause the card to heat up so much …

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Re: Sound Blaster 16 CT1740 with ASP

Posted on 2014-08-28, 04:50

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by borgie83

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There was a similar problem poster here earlier. I suspect either a shorted coupling cap or a fried amp chip. IF you can find the bad part it is probably an easy fix I suspected the amp was fried as well. I'm guessing it would be very hard trying to find the amp separately without purchasing …

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Re: Sound Blaster 16 CT1740 with ASP

Posted on 2014-08-28, 03:04

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by borgie83

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On another note, if it is truly stuffed, would I be better off unsoldering the ASP and DSP chips and using them (if it's even possible) on another sound blaster like my SB16 Pro CT2910?

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Sound Blaster 16 CT1740 with ASP

Posted on 2014-08-28, 00:56

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by borgie83

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Just came across an issue with my Sound Blaster 16 CT1740 with ASP which I have never come across before. SFX and Music only come out of the left channel. I also tested it with my Yamaha DB50XG daughterboard but the same thing occurred. Go to remove it and it's so hot that I almost burn myself! You …

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

Posted on 2014-08-27, 03:18

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by borgie83

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IBM Active Response Keyboard for the cheap US price of $99,999! + $5.89 Shipping of course http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00004 … 8&condition=new Btw, anyone ever used this keyboard before?

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