Re: geforce 4 or 5 for high end win98 machine

Posted on 2014-08-05, 03:27

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by obobskivich

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The problem is actually limited to the GF6 cards with drivers newer than v61.76. However, because of that I've been hesitant to upgrade my drivers even though I run an FX5950. Maybe I should try it out and see what happens... It should be okay I would guess - the GeForce FX and GeForce 6 are quite …

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Re: Leaked Windows 9 screenshot

Posted on 2014-08-04, 20:37

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OS-wide AGC problems seem to be soundcard driver specific, or in some cases introduced by sneaky additional mixer/control panel apps (e.g. Dell, THX TruStudio). http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Headphones-Headsets-Microphones/How-do-you-disable-Windows-7-Automatic-Gain-Control/td-p/705090 http:// …

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Re: Should GeForce FX 5500 Fan Always Be On?

Posted on 2014-08-04, 20:24

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by obobskivich

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I got a couple of those there to big to actually fit between the Coolmaster tower cpu cooler and the vcard, and my other brackets don't reach it either. Gonna have to figure out how to mount a small fan on the passive cooler, but its a pin type so thats gonna be hard lol. May end up switching it …

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Re: Some nice finds? Got given a bunch of goodies today.

Posted on 2014-08-04, 20:23

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In a totally unrelated note. What do you think I should do with this Tape Drive monstrosity? I certainly have no use for it. If it works, try selling it or gifting it away - there's probably someone out there who does have a use for it. No idea what would be a reasonable price would be, but …

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Re: Pentium 4 1.8GHz, 1.6A GHz or Celeron 2.4Ghz?

Posted on 2014-08-04, 20:21

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by obobskivich

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So the Celeron is better? Even thought it only has 128KB cache? It's clocked considerably higher though. I vaguely remember a rule of thumb along the lines of doubling cache on a P4 equates to something like 200MHz of clockspeed; that may not be 100% accurate but the gist is that while extra cache …

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Re: geforce 4 or 5 for high end win98 machine

Posted on 2014-08-04, 20:18

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thanks for all the great info guys. I think I may stick with my 4600 though by chance I did throw out a random best offer for a 5950 ultra last night and it was accepted so I scored one for $20 shipped which i'm thinking is a decent deal either way. $20 is great as long as the card works! :happy: …

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Re: Pentium 4 and retro gaming

Posted on 2014-08-04, 19:51

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by obobskivich

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I use a P4 simply because it's what I had on hand. I agree with leileilol on speedy loading and installing times vs older CPUs, and (at least for my chip) heat isn't a terrible problem (I have one of the older Pentium 4s though); the Intel stock sink works just fine for me. I would keep an eye on …

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Re: Pentium 4 1.8GHz, 1.6A GHz or Celeron 2.4Ghz?

Posted on 2014-08-04, 19:45

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by obobskivich

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Probably the Celeron is best, then the 1.6A, then the 1.8 Willamette. That said, I wouldn't expect very dramatic differences real-world between them.

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Re: Should GeForce FX 5500 Fan Always Be On?

Posted on 2014-08-04, 19:44

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Abit also used those on their Nforce3\Nforce4, I'm actually restoring my Abit-KN8-Ultra board currently, and am having problems with it getting super hot with a passive cooler I replaced it with on its NS\B, due to a very dumb Mobo layout. That even 4 120mm fans and 1 140mm case fans, do not seem …

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Re: Should GeForce FX 5500 Fan Always Be On?

Posted on 2014-08-04, 08:36

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So to this day, in the parts stash I still have a never used ABit NForce2 chipset fan assembly, probably the only one left on earth that works. :) :lol: Well at least you have the opportunity to hear the wonderful screaming effect out of that fan if you ever desire. :lol: Honestly I don't get why …

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Re: geforce 4 or 5 for high end win98 machine

Posted on 2014-08-04, 08:35

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Out of curiosity are there even any windows 98 games that use sse2? Does Oblivion or Hitman 4 run under 98? Neither game explicitly requires SSE2/3, but I noticed a fairly dramatic improvement with both moving from AthlonXP to a Prescott-based Celeron D (which, otherwise, was about equivalent in …

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Re: Some nice finds? Got given a bunch of goodies today.

Posted on 2014-08-04, 03:21

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Hm, for GF FX (in case of 5900 at least), I keep to 45.23 for compatibility in win9x, and latest version in XP. I'm using Win 9x and the games I run don't go beyond about 2001. In that case it's between GF2 MX and FX 5200 (fanless = silent = good) for actual gaming use, and keep the rest for... …

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Re: geforce 4 or 5 for high end win98 machine

Posted on 2014-08-04, 03:18

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by obobskivich

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Thanks for the info guys. The CPU is a AMD 1800+ so its 1.53ghz. The ti4600 hasn't given me any issues but you know how it is. Its like putting a V6 in a kids go cart and then being like "hmmm, it could really use a V8" The 1800+ should be a good mate for the Ti 4600 - the only limit will be SSE2, …

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Re: Some nice finds? Got given a bunch of goodies today.

Posted on 2014-08-04, 00:37

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Thanks will keep that in mind. I do recall having some 3D related issues with NVidia Card drivers beyond Forceware version 20.xx though. GeForce FX will generally require late 4x.xx or 5x.xx series drivers (depending on which card). I've never had issues with later drivers on GeForce FX (at least …

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Re: geforce 4 or 5 for high end win98 machine

Posted on 2014-08-04, 00:23

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Either will do just fine, though GF 4 Ti may have the advantage when it comes to using older drivers, though to this day I still have no need for that. Maybe someone else could elaborate. Other than Splinter Cell 1 I don't know of any other title with major issues on geforce FX though. Splinter …

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Re: Leaked Windows 9 screenshot

Posted on 2014-08-03, 19:25

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Yes that's the setting Keropi :) The Recon 3D and newer cards have a slider and some options to control the behaviour of the compressor. Here is me converting this feature in my Sound blaster Z review: http://youtu.be/fgmqqPhGSWA?t=9m22s It is extremely hand late at night, for notebooks that are …

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Re: Suggestions $300 Budget CPU Mobo RAM combo

Posted on 2014-08-03, 19:18

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Unfortunately I can't explicitly tell you yes or no for the board - given that it's a Z75 with PCIe 3.0 it probably will work fine (most of the complaints I've come across, and my own experience, were with 2.0 boards). I have the older version of that PSU - it's always been reliable. I'd say …

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Re: The mystery of Involve Audio Surround Master

Posted on 2014-08-03, 19:13

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I see, thans again. Interesting. I didn't know DPL I is quite conservative.in doing surround - unlike DPL Ii. Is DPL I still supported by modern receivers? IIRC most of them only supports DPL II and above (like DPL IIx and IIz), CMIIW. Honestly I don't know about current support - the newest …

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Re: ATC-S PIII Coopermine Win9x Build Log [WIP] **Photo Heavy**

Posted on 2014-08-03, 19:03

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by obobskivich

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Thanks :happy: The Savage is a terrible directX card, much slower than the Geforce, however I was leaving most of the 3D work to the Voodoos and was just thinking of 2D and image quality. Although having the Geforce in there gives me more options. I agree, a Geforce 2 would be more fitting. Geforce …

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Re: Should GeForce FX 5500 Fan Always Be On?

Posted on 2014-08-03, 18:54

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The default heatsink is a joke, for the others you can't see it from the picture, but there are no raised areas on that sink at all, its basically just a metal plate with a small fan over it. That 5200 Obobskivich has way more surface area then this sink lol . No fan and it'll probably fail quickly …

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