Re: 32GB HDD for MS-DOS 7.1 - scandisk or alternative?
Posted on 2018-02-16, 07:51
Scandisk will not make you lose data.
Re: Why the heck is my wi-fi so slow?
Posted on 2018-02-15, 08:26
I wouldn't mess with router channels. It seems fine. "Bozo Maxpowah" is a non-issue, since your signal is as clear as his. Just ignore it. If you have a third system, preferably a different OS as well, I would try that, to rule out both HW and SW issues. Defective/dying wireless NICs can present …
Re: Versions of Mortal Kombat (1) (DOS port)
Posted on 2018-02-14, 09:23
Tenka wrote: I'll try timing a round like you said, if it comes to 55 the same as you said then at least its consistent. Was your timing for the round set on actual hardware? or dosbox? I don't remember now, but neither do I remember any speed inconsistency between the two.
Re: Help to Code Bootup Options in Config.sys and Autoexec.bat
Posted on 2018-02-14, 08:09
Yep, that's much more elegant. But why don't you just use CuteMouse like everyone else? It's likely you will not need the different mouse driver configs.
Re: Versions of Mortal Kombat (1) (DOS port)
Posted on 2018-02-14, 08:04
I wanted to submit some speedruns of the MSDOS version as they have their own leaderboard category. However, after purchasing the GOG versions and playing them right out of the dosbox launcher, I noticed immediately that the game was running faster than the Arcade .. maybe about 10% faster. What I …
Re: Help to Code Bootup Options in Config.sys and Autoexec.bat
Posted on 2018-02-13, 21:37
How did you get that much free memory with MSCDEX loaded? I posted my startup files here before. Check http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=635201#p635201 Wow, almost forgot it includes SMARTDRV too. Yes, that's very important. As for cases where EMM386 is an issue is when I need to be able to use …
Re: Help to Code Bootup Options in Config.sys and Autoexec.bat
Posted on 2018-02-13, 18:02
When you mix DOS4GW (or other DOS extenders) games with older games that require stupid amounts of conventional memory with EMS, some using a mouse and others not... You are envisioning problems that are not actual problems. My single config gives me XMS, EMS, mouse, CDROM, audio and SMARTDRV (+ …
Re: AWE 64 Gold - Audio output VERY low
Posted on 2018-02-13, 10:02
Does it persist past reboot? Check different cables, speakers, headphones. A number of things can fail, not just the card itself.
Re: Top or bottom mounted PSU?
Posted on 2018-02-13, 09:05
^^^ That's exactly what my initial claim is based on. The assumption that a bottom-mounted PSU will run cooler in most circumstances is very plausible. Whether it has practical (not merely theoretical) effects on the longevity of anything is not so firmly established, in my view (and in light of …
Re: My retro for P4 478 build
Posted on 2018-02-13, 09:00
Radical Vision wrote: Yes it is, what is the whole point then of collecting old hardware ? That's a good question. Often there is no point. 🤣
Re: Help to Code Bootup Options in Config.sys and Autoexec.bat
Posted on 2018-02-13, 08:14
In general, Config.sys boot options is one of these things where I found that people mess way too much with them. It seems that people get into the mindset that if a feature exists, then it must be good for something and so should be used gratuitously. I used to do this myself, and then I found out …
Re: Top or bottom mounted PSU?
Posted on 2018-02-13, 07:42
Your assuming a top mounted psu cant pull air from outside the case as well. Your also assuming the bottom mounted psu has a side mounted fan and not a rear mounted fan. I find his assumptions quite reasonable. In most bottom-mount PSU cases the airflow is set up as follows, which is consistent …
Re: Top or bottom mounted PSU?
Posted on 2018-02-12, 19:55
Anywhere from 10-25C cooler PSU temps is not "slightly" cooler. Where are the numbers 10-25C coming from? Were they actually measured in top vs bottom-mounted CPUs in "all other things equal" situation? For every 7C cooler, you about double the life expectancy of the capacitors inside a PSU. I …
Re: Top or bottom mounted PSU?
Posted on 2018-02-12, 17:56
http://jianghai-america.com/uploads/technology/JIANGHAI_Elcap_Lifetime_-_Estimation_AAL.pdf Am I reading this right, that they estimate that the lifetime expectancy of a electrolytic capacitor running at an ambient temperature of 55C is 13 years? We all should know the hotter a part runs the …
Re: My retro for P4 478 build
Posted on 2018-02-12, 17:42
retro... P4... That's WAY overkill for MS-DOS... decent machine for XP and late 98SE games but honestly MS-DOS on that thing is a waste. But to each their own. Well, we did have this thread that concluded that if you want to play specific late DOS games (Build Engine, Quake) on maximum resolutions …
Re: Top or bottom mounted PSU?
Posted on 2018-02-12, 17:28
The talk about "prolonging the life of the PSU" is probably just nonsense. There is most likely not a single study that showed any effect of top vs bottom mounting PSU on longevity. Whatever small effect it might have would probably by negligible compared to other factors (luck of the draw most …
Re: DOS games with Win98SE
Posted on 2018-02-12, 12:14
I am just SHARING my own experience. Action speaks louder than words. I believe you. However, just because you decided to do something unnecessary and complicated, and install a Chinese hacked OS with a collection of utilities, does not mean we should all do this or teach others to do the same. :) …
Re: Problem with AWE64 GOLD
Posted on 2018-02-11, 11:42
The RAM banks are just a place to load extra, higher quality, soundfonts. They are not mandatory for any AWE features. That is wrong. The DRAM is needed to enable GM/GS/MT-32 emulation, as this loads small patches into the RAM. Interesting and good to know. So I should say "RAM is not needed for …
Re: Problem with AWE64 GOLD
Posted on 2018-02-11, 08:21
All AWE cards have an onboard 1MB ROM for the samples. The RAM banks are just a place to load extra, higher quality, soundfonts. They are not mandatory for any AWE features.
Re: DOS games with Win98SE
Posted on 2018-02-10, 16:14
tonychen wrote: Install Win98 first ,MS-DOS 7.1 second. Please stop giving advice that does not make sense. There is no MS-DOS 7.1. "DOS 7.1" is the unofficial term for the DOS core that comes with Windows 98. If you installed Windows 98, you already have it.
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