Re: A long time coming, yet another V2 setup
Posted on 2015-03-04, 17:31
That is a sweet case if I don't say so myself.
Re: IBM Aptiva - AMD K7 550 Slot A. Any good?
Posted on 2015-03-04, 05:40
Only experience I've had with Slot A/K7 stuff is my yet-to-be-finished T-bird 700 build, which actually uses decent parts (MSI MS-6191 micro ATX mobo, my GF2 Ultra if I get it working properly...) I guess it's one of those situations where your mileage may vary due to the quality of the parts and …
Re: Leonard Nimoy has died at 83
Posted on 2015-02-27, 23:48
I think he was also a VA in Civilization IV. Also, I've gotta track down an old VHS tape I have with several episodes of Star Trek TOS recorded off of the Sci-Fi channel (or "Syfy" as they're known by nowadays) and watch it again some day.
Re: Leonard Nimoy has died at 83
Posted on 2015-02-27, 18:32
Re: Post your 'current' PC
Posted on 2015-02-27, 16:34
I actually decided to do an upgrade to my main rig not too long ago; here's the revised specs: Intel Core i5-2500 @ 3.6GHz Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3, LGA 1155 mobo 8GB G.Skill Eco Series DDR3-1333 Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX660, 2GB GDDR5 VRAM 128GB Samsung 840 Pro SSD + 750GB & 1 TB Samsung F3 HDDs …
Re: Unknown NEC Board
Posted on 2015-02-23, 22:54
http://youtu.be/g-JSrT4lyj8?t=6m25s I wonder if LGR knows what this is...
Re: How should I reinstall/update my laptop?
Posted on 2015-02-21, 16:31
I think it depends on the laptop. For instance, on my Vaio, there's a manual speed/stamina switch that goes between the two different graphics systems. I kinda want to say that some newer laptops can do this automatically (or in software at the very least), but I'm not totally sure about that.
Re: How should I reinstall/update my laptop?
Posted on 2015-02-21, 16:06
Switchable graphics - since Sandy Bridge, laptops can have two GPUs, the integrated Intel graphics on the CPU and a discrete graphics chip, like the AMD Radeon HD 6630M on my Sony Vaio, that's meant for higher-performance stuff like games. I've seen it on some AMD-based laptops as well.
Re: How should I reinstall/update my laptop?
Posted on 2015-02-21, 15:37
I'd recommend going to Acer's website as well, since the majority of laptops with switchable graphics that I've seen require manufacturer-specific drivers. Don't use any kind of driver software like DriverToolkit; it's really unnecessary and might lead to some problems with PUPs and such.
Re: Advise on Sound Card
Posted on 2015-02-19, 18:43
Yes. The CT1747 chip has an FM synth integrated.
Re: Cyrix appreciation thread
Posted on 2015-02-19, 15:44
Only Cyrix-based anything that I've got on hand is my MediaGX-based Compaq Presario 2200. I'd love to get a hold of a 6x86 or something among those lines one day.
Re: What Super Socket 7 mobo's are available that are ATX?
Posted on 2015-02-19, 15:37
Can't forget the AOpen AX59Pro.
Re: Sub-compact Laptop PCs of the 90s
Posted on 2015-02-18, 17:50
Late 90s had some pretty neat subnotebooks as well; there's stuff like this Toshiba Portege and various ThinkPads like the 570 series. There's also the Sony VAIO PictureBook series which is really neat; I'd like to own one at some point.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2015-02-17, 18:21
Managed to win a lot of 3 sound cards on eBay, including a Labway Yamaha YMF718-based card, an ESS Audiodrive ES1869F (I think), and a Pro Audio Spectrum with SCSI interface! All for just under $30, and all are untested. Will post pics and see if they work when they arrive.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2015-02-17, 03:18
Awesome haul. Good luck on getting those PS/2s working!
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2015-02-13, 19:54
sliderider wrote: STOP DOING THAT!!!! 😎 Or else, you'll make VOGONS implode upon itself. 🤣
Re: Unknown NEC Board
Posted on 2015-02-13, 15:27
Some kind of Apple LocalTalk or serial adapter for PC? Just a guess, since Apple serial/modem ports from that era are basically the same as the port on that card.
Re: Humour Thread: Outrageously priced retro gear for sale online
Posted on 2015-02-11, 20:36
I'd imagine that the person selling that "haunted" MacBook might be slightly wrong in the head. Or looking for an easy way to get lots of $$$. Or both. Who knows?
Re: Where the heck did this 9800 XT come from?
Posted on 2015-02-08, 23:20
Not gonna lie, I didn't notice the model number on that card until the above post pointed it out. In other words, I'm blind. 🤣
Re: Where the heck did this 9800 XT come from?
Posted on 2015-02-08, 21:25
Come to think of it, Newegg has been selling some of these "older" video cards for a while now. Stuff like these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UB20N6711 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UB20R1607 It is possible that that 9800XT could be a brand new card, …
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