Re: Great PC! But can it run Crysis?
Posted on 2021-05-25, 14:28
Have not checked but is there a benchmark app for Crysis 2 or 3?
Re: GET OFF MY LAWN (the YouTube channel)
Posted on 2021-05-25, 13:18
Lawnie, hope you get to feeling better. By chance do you have any updated news on the Tie Fighter total conversion project?
Re: World wide chip shortages....
Posted on 2021-05-25, 12:46
I remember reading somewhere that a drought in Taiwan is also causing the problems. Really it seems like a "perfect storm" of events happening.
Re: GOG slave zero and Omikron the nomad soul on win98
Posted on 2021-05-17, 18:17
Slave Zero: game acts like it's going to start but reverts back to desktop. I deleted nglide & 3dfx files as instructed but makes no diff. The error log says something about a missing "wad" file. Omikron: this one I didn't tinker with too much yet. Pretty sure it gave the usual error expecting a …
GOG slave zero and Omikron the nomad soul on win98
Posted on 2021-05-17, 14:12
Can't get neither of these to work on my win98 pc. Just the copied the install folders over which worked for some games - expendable and descent 3. Looked at Phil's video on this and he uses that unpacking tool innounp and I tried that method too to no avail. Does anyone know if there are any new …
Re: Ryzen snoozer build.
Posted on 2021-04-29, 15:03
I was curious of how you like the sound blaster card. Been going back and forth on adding a sound card to my Ryzen build. Keep hearing how mobo sound is good enough, but is it really?
Re: Determining how much to spend on this hobby
Posted on 2021-04-22, 21:11
Only been in the hobby for 5 years but pretty much have all I want. Just built a Ryzen system so don't need to blow a wad of cash on retro gear anyways. Funny thing is, with DOSBOX and mods I can play pretty much play any of my old games on that no problem. Now having said that NIB crt's are my …
Re: Can someone help me out. How to use ZDL with GZDoom
Posted on 2021-04-13, 14:52
I've found you can't load brutal doom and Hexen/Heretic pk3 mod files at the same time in ZDL. So if you want to play Hexen for instance stick to loading hexen Pk3 files only.
Re: First computer-related job?
Posted on 2021-04-11, 00:52
In 1990 got a job doing CAD (computer assisted drafting) work involving sheet metal layouts and rotary type machine assemblies. Remember the computers were Sun systems networked to a mainframe. Don't remember the CAD program, think it ran on Solaris OS.
Re: Sound Blaster Z PCIe compatible with wireless headset?
Posted on 2021-03-30, 17:43
Maybe should start on another post but anyways I was thinking about getting some wired headphones and wanted to see what some of you might recommend. My price range would be about 100-150 bucks, I'm not an audiophile so doesn't have to check every box. A mic isn't a big deal to me either, any ideas …
Re: What game are you playing now?
Posted on 2021-03-30, 17:36
For the Star Wars fans out there, Dark Forces II Jedi Knight mod for Win10. Pretty cool playing this in 2K! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZPKQezxSak It's a bit of work but I'm having fun with it, you're mileage may vary.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2021-03-17, 17:59
:( is that damage on the inside or outside (anti-glare?) of the tube? if it's on the inside, what happened even, did it break and lose it's vacuum? Yeah, it had one layer of bubble wrap around it and it must have gotten compressed end to end. That little curved sliver of glass appears to be part of …
Re: Sound Blaster Z PCIe compatible with wireless headset?
Posted on 2021-03-12, 19:58
Thanks for the comments, just needed some info on wireless sound - u don't know what u don't know. Just saw a SB Z card for sale and it got me curious, bottom line I'll pass and save some money
Sound Blaster Z PCIe compatible with wireless headset?
Posted on 2021-03-12, 16:24
Not retro I know but somebody here knows the answer I'm sure. Have a wireless Sennheiser GSP 370 with USB dongle, would the sound blaster card improve the sound at all or have no effect? Right now get sound thru the mobo MSI x570 gaming pro carbon wifi, which is where the dongle is plugged in. Can't …
Re: I need help with picking a psu for my Pentium 3 build?
Posted on 2021-03-10, 21:21
Yeah stick with name brands only to be safe. I use a 400w antec model which I bought nos, it's been going strong for (4) years.
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2021-03-04, 13:54
Ignore the walls, this room is a WIP. lol Gonna take care of that as soon as it gets a bit warmer and I don't have to risk getting the drywall wet with snow. And yeah admittedly not computer related but definitely vintage. lol Putting together this 90's setup! TV is a Symphonic from 1990, Kenwood …
Re: What game are you playing now?
Posted on 2021-03-03, 21:28
Star Wars X-Wing Alliance w/ upgrade mod. The learning curve on this one is steep, for me anyways. The updated graphics are pretty sweet. For those that dare: https://www.xwaupgrade.com/index.php?action=news
Re: Dude, you're getting a Dell
Posted on 2021-03-02, 21:02
Lol. Lots of funny posts. I drank a lot of beer last night. No Trans Am appeared. I passed out on the couch. I actually threw up when I tried to eat breakfast. Then I got a speech from my Dell about how I'm a bad father, I'm disgustingly fat, and things can't go on like this. And what can I say? …
Re: GET OFF MY LAWN (the YouTube channel)
Posted on 2021-03-02, 20:46
Update the fourth! This week I was seriously unwell so it was a pretty quiet one, but still managed to stumble through the brilliant MDK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tllM3ylFCA which is stupidly influential. I also switched to Linux by default, which has changed significantly since I last used …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2021-02-24, 16:26
Love it or hate it. It's a matter of taste. Shipping was a killer but all in all for such a rare and unique case I was happy to get it for what i paid. Feast your eyes on the Asus Vento 3600, a rare and beautiful case from circa 2005. Definitely one of those "seize the moment" opportunities! Great …
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