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Re: Windows98SE PC shuts off on its own after powering on

Posted on 2022-09-09, 06:47

in Windows
Sort of. It would be a EVGA 450 BT from 4 years ago. This guy used it for his build and that's where I got the idea of using a modern PSU and will use the model Tech Tangents used just to be sure it would actually work. Well, it was apparently very affordable (was 25$ to 40$ when new) and didn't …

Re: How do you cool your "computing area?"

Posted on 2022-09-09, 04:51

in Milliways
This Insignia uses 720 W. I am currently paying about $0.11/kwh Based on this handy online calculator https://www.omnicalculator.com/everyday-life/electricity-cost , if you run at full blast 24/7 for a month (fan and compressor running all the time at max), it will cost 57.86$ per month : Power …

Re: Windows98SE PC shuts off on its own after powering on

Posted on 2022-09-09, 04:32

in Windows
I sticking with the motherboard that I already replaced. Replacement PSU that's modern so nothing would go wrong (hopefully) might be a go. What modern PSU brand model will you be using ? Will it be new ? Sort of. It would be a EVGA 450 BT from 4 years ago. This guy used it for his build and that's …

Re: Windows98SE PC shuts off on its own after powering on

Posted on 2022-09-09, 04:19

in Windows
I tried replacing the CMOS battery with one from the original motherboard of the same model that came with the prebuilt-PC (got a exact replacement that's currently installed due to the original one going bad) and it didn't work. How do I tone down the volts? The battery from another board of this …

Re: Windows98SE PC shuts off on its own after powering on

Posted on 2022-09-08, 23:06

in Windows
That clear CMOS thing didn't make sense. PSU is bad, replace it. May be the motherboard too. I sticking with the motherboard that I already replaced. Replacement PSU that's modern so nothing would go wrong (hopefully) might be a go. What modern PSU brand model will you be using ? Will it be new ?

Re: Windows98SE PC shuts off on its own after powering on

Posted on 2022-09-08, 23:05

in Windows
A 400MHz Celeron should run at 2.0 volts. 2.6 volts seems a bit high, as in 30% higher than nominal. I haven't checked the datasheet to see if that is "tolerable", but it definitely won't help thermals and may impact stability as a result. Also, the CMOS battery is dead . Finally, and possibly most …

Re: Windows98SE PC shuts off on its own after powering on

Posted on 2022-09-08, 21:57

in Windows
A 400MHz Celeron should run at 2.0 volts. 2.6 volts seems a bit high, as in 30% higher than nominal. I haven't checked the datasheet to see if that is "tolerable", but it definitely won't help thermals and may impact stability as a result. Also, the CMOS battery is dead . Finally, and possibly most …

Re: How do you cool your "computing area?"

Posted on 2022-09-08, 04:32

in Milliways
I bought the Insignia U shaped AC because it's half the price of a Midea one. The guy at Best Buy said that it's made by Midea, but is cheaper because it doesn't have wifi. I installed it today. It has been on for about 1 hour. My bedroom is at 77F now (82 before) so, this is very good. I hope my …

Re: Widescreen (16:10) for Windows XP?

Posted on 2022-09-07, 18:44

The PA248QV is well regarded and could be a good option for XP and widescreen modes. One caveat that only concerns 320x200 4:3 (non square pixel) DOS content is the lack of an explicit 4:3 mode . If your use cases will never include DOS running on bare metal, it should be of no concern. I thought …

Re: Widescreen (16:10) for Windows XP?

Posted on 2022-09-07, 18:11

I've never had any lag issues with the U2410F, has tons of ports, OSD menu is good, no issues with the buttons. That good to know, I'll add that one to the list for comparisons. It does look like that model has lower response time (6ms) versus the U2412M (8 ms), so it's a better candidate in that …

Re: How do you cool your "computing area?"

Posted on 2022-09-07, 16:50

in Milliways
With humidity 8-20% swamp (evaporative) cooler is the best option in the Summer. I wish that applied to where I live . Unfortunately, it gets quite humid in addition to being rather hot here. What is even more unfortunate is that local stores here carry swamp coolers. And what is most unfortunate …

Re: Rj45 LAN - Rd9700 Chipset Problem Driver

Posted on 2022-09-07, 16:09

in Windows
AFAIK RD9700 doesn't have drivers for Win9x, but the boxes of those cheap adapters tend to claim that they can support Win9x, which is not true. Not sure about Realtek ones. I had such adapters before, but couldn't find working Win9x drivers for those. You may consider looking for adapters from …

Re: Your favorite 4:3 1600x1200 @ 70Hz+ LCD?

Posted on 2022-09-07, 16:00

General rule for old displays: Majority of 1280x1024 panels support true 75 Hz. Almost all (if not all) 1600x1200 known panels do not support true 75 Hz. Some 1680x1050 panels (Dell and NEC 20/22inch displays, for example) support true 75 Hz. 1600x1200 panels are fine if you use DOSBOX. AFAIK, most …

Re: Your favorite 4:3 1600x1200 @ 70Hz+ LCD?

Posted on 2022-09-07, 14:50

An LCD monitor that accepts 70Hz input at a given resolution will not necessarily display at 70Hz. A monitor might accept 70Hz, but display at 60Hz (discarding one out of every 7 frames). This is especially true of older (4:3 ) LCD monitors . This has been discussed at length in a few previous …

Re: How do you cool your "computing area?"

Posted on 2022-09-07, 14:38

in Milliways
I bought the Insignia U shaped AC because it's half the price of a Midea one. The guy at Best Buy said that it's made by Midea, but is cheaper because it doesn't have wifi. I installed it today. It has been on for about 1 hour. My bedroom is at 77F now (82 before) so, this is very good. I hope my …

Re: I miss the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s

Posted on 2022-09-05, 15:28

in Milliways
Knowledge is fine, until you have to argue with a random stranger on the other side of the world about it. All day every day. That's what a block list is for, I refuse to get drawn into arguments. Agreeing to disagree is a beautiful thing. After opinions and relevant arguments have been exchanged, …

Re: How do you cool your "computing area?"

Posted on 2022-09-05, 15:14

in Milliways
Insignia and Danby make much cheaper U-shaped ACs. I wonder if they contain the same parts as Midea? They all have the same control panel!! lol That is possible, but they may just be based on a common platform while still having differing performance characteristics. I would compare specs, …

Re: Is it just me or are Realtek wifi cards hot garbage?

Posted on 2022-09-04, 22:20

in Milliways
I have generally found them to be quite reliable, both in terms of system stability and connection reliability . Just five days ago, I installed a TP-Link Archer T4E ( Realtek RTL8812AE ) for a friend . System runs Windows 10 x64 on an i5 2400 and gets used about 10 hours a days (with at least 2-3 …

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