Re: Need CPU Suggestions for Intel SE440BX-2 Slot 1

Posted on 2017-12-19, 04:12

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by jforrest1980

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OK, got around to digging up this old PC. Now I have a few more questions. 1. I found what I believe to be a Voodoo3 2000. Link below. Need a little help identifying it so I can decide if this is what I want/need. I looked at many Voodoo3 2000 cards on eBay and only the linked one looks like mine. …

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Re: Need CPU Suggestions for Intel SE440BX-2 Slot 1

Posted on 2017-12-18, 23:17

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by jforrest1980

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Also, do you have your GPU picked out :happy: Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. Thanks to everyone else as well. I may just go for that processor in the linked auction. Maybe I can talk him down a bit. As for the GPU. That's a great question. I started this build about a year ago …

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Need CPU Suggestions for Intel SE440BX-2 Slot 1

Posted on 2017-12-18, 16:32

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by jforrest1980

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Need some help picking a "common but good" slot 1 CPU for my Intel SE440BX-2 motherboard. This will be a windows 98 SE build for late dos, and windows 95/98 gaming. Will be running a Gotek Floppy Drive Emulator, and SD card for the HDD. Trying to find the sweet spot here for availability, …

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Re: Windows 98 hardware blues :-(

Posted on 2017-04-20, 22:29

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by jforrest1980

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OK, I pulled the processor. It looks clean, no bent pins. Pentium III SL5B3 3124B225-0118 1000/256/133/1.75v I got caught up today when trying to work on this thing. I completely forgot to clear the CMOS, but I'm going to do that later tonight. I did however get around to fixing the Voodoo3 pins, …

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Re: Windows 98 hardware blues :-(

Posted on 2017-04-20, 07:43

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by jforrest1980

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I'm going to try some of this stuff in the morning, starting with bending that voodoo pin back, then trying to unhook everything. I have tried multiple GPU's, so even though that voodoo3 could be bad, I don't think it will fix my issues. OK, dumb question alert. Looking over the motherboard manual. …

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Windows 98 hardware blues :-(

Posted on 2017-04-20, 05:26

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by jforrest1980

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Link to album with build photos: https://imgur.com/a/a9m7Q I've been working on this build all day. Having issues. I am only getting a black screen upon power up. No beeps, motherboard has green light. Everything spins, CPU fan, and case fans. Hard drive spins, CD-Rom drive spins. This is my first …

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Re: Win98SE Motherboards: When scouting eBay how do you search?

Posted on 2017-04-03, 23:20

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by jforrest1980

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That CPU is Socket 370 and your board is Slot 1, so you would need a slocket, easier to just grab a 370 board I'd go this route http://www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-Tuv4x-motherboard-w-intel-pentium-III-Ram-64mb-/262816383676?hash=item3d3113c2bc:g:ddsAAOSwjDZYglhA Comes with a Chip which has an ISF so …

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Re: Win98SE Motherboards: When scouting eBay how do you search?

Posted on 2017-04-03, 06:41

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by jforrest1980

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If running a CPU with an aftermarket fan you probably will have to leave the CPU retention bracket off the motherboard since the capacitors are very close to the slot and can interfere with the fan mounting mechanism on the CPU if the retention bracket is installed. All my builds are not using the …

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Re: Win98SE Motherboards: When scouting eBay how do you search?

Posted on 2017-04-02, 02:53

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by jforrest1980

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Thanks for the help guys. I think I need help knowing how you determine if a motherboard is a good one, ex. Determining a motherboard is a dell or other board that has custom company features, when the auction doesn't state it. What kind of stuff do you look for that lets you determine that? I feel …

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Win98SE Motherboards: When scouting eBay how do you search?

Posted on 2017-04-01, 23:34

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by jforrest1980

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I have an old 98se rig I built from a converted xp machine a few years back. It was my first legacy build/conversion, hence it's not that great. Basically I want to start anew. Problem is when looking on eBay for old pentium III boards im not exactly sure how to know what the good boards are. Most …

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Re: Anyone have a dedicated LAN setup for meetups? Need cheap suggestions.

Posted on 2017-03-29, 00:12

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by jforrest1980

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Right now i have a win 98 rig, and i think 2 xp rigs that need upgraded. I also have a win 10 laptop and my win 7 gaming rig. Laptops do kinda suck for gaming. So I would hook up external mice, monitors, and illuminated keyboards.

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Re: Anyone have a dedicated LAN setup for meetups? Need cheap suggestions.

Posted on 2017-03-28, 20:02

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by jforrest1980

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Maybe you can do the setup with virtualized machines. You need to get a motherboard and CPU that supports IOMMU or VT-d and a graphics card per seat. Use host software like VMware ESXi or unRAID. Some videos showing the consept: https://youtu.be/LuJYMCbIbPk https://youtu.be/LXOaCkbt4lI That's …

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Re: Anyone have a dedicated LAN setup for meetups? Need cheap suggestions.

Posted on 2017-03-27, 21:30

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by jforrest1980

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I've pretty much decided due to multiple factors, that it probably makes the most sense for me to forget about playing counter strike go, and to make one awesome XP rig, and pick up a bunch of cheap laptops. This way I can slowly collect monitors from goodwill and such as deals arise. I still plan …

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Anyone have a dedicated LAN setup for meetups? Need cheap suggestions.

Posted on 2017-03-25, 05:56

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by jforrest1980

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I've been toying with the idea of setting up a dedicated LAN gaming station in my basement. This would be a "you only need to bring the beer" setup. I have a few friends into PC stuff, and even more that are strictly console and arcade collectors. I want to have them over, and introduce them to the …

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Re: !! Full Throttle now on GOG !!

Posted on 2017-03-25, 05:43

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by jforrest1980

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Turns out I work with the brother of the guy that did the art for this remake. He approached me at work a few months back and asked me if I ever heard of Full Throttle, and was showing me texts his brother sent of the art he was doing. I don't think he realized how important Full Throttle is. I had …

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Re: Early XP Gaming Monitors: CRT, LCD 4:3, or Wide?

Posted on 2016-12-10, 06:15

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by jforrest1980

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Here's why I think I am confused with this. I've been a console gamer since the 80's. I could never afford a good PC until about 6 years ago. So I missed that whole era except for a few games like Black and White that ran almost at a crawl. From being a console gamer for so long I just know that for …

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Re: Early XP Gaming Monitors: CRT, LCD 4:3, or Wide?

Posted on 2016-12-09, 19:24

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by jforrest1980

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OK, so they're kinda like the Sony PVM of the LCD world. I'm gonna get a cheapie till I can locate one. I have 17in CRT from my 98SE rig as well. So I have options for now.

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Re: Early XP Gaming Monitors: CRT, LCD 4:3, or Wide?

Posted on 2016-12-09, 19:08

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by jforrest1980

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Under XP, and with the right drivers, you are able to configure display scaling as well as custom resolutions. So there are lots of things you can try. But easiest would be a modern 17" or 19" 5:4 1280 x 1024 monitor. You can buy these brand new with fast speeds. Ok just saw this. I like this idea …

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Re: Early XP Gaming Monitors: CRT, LCD 4:3, or Wide?

Posted on 2016-12-09, 18:31

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by jforrest1980

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Yeah, its just hard to draw that line like I can with consoles , where I know for a fact which consoles games were developed with CRT in mind. 4:3 LCD's are a dime a dozen right now so I may just pick a few up and try both.

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Re: Early XP Gaming Monitors: CRT, LCD 4:3, or Wide?

Posted on 2016-12-09, 18:05

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by jforrest1980

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Thats what i figured, just needed that confirmation. Are VGA selectors a viable option if I wanted to share my XP monitor? If so good brands?

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