Re: HP Vectra VE 8i ( Quiet Desktop PC )
Posted on 2023-06-16, 13:31
Nice system, would definitely like one. Checked on prices - shipping is just nuts.
Re: NFS Porsche Unleashed freezes on P4 based system
Posted on 2023-06-16, 12:54
Sombrero wrote on 2023-06-15, 18:18: It's the nvidia 45.23 driver, it has generally good compatibility but this game is an exception. Give 30.82 a try. Thanks, will do! Tried the 3.5 patch but that did nothing. Curious though, the game runs fine on my other win98 system which has a P3 450mhz. and …
Re: What game are you playing now?
Posted on 2023-06-15, 18:03
Looking into getting this too. GOG has it on sale but leaning towards a physical copy like you. Note that there are two different games named "Prey". The original one from 2006 (which is what I'm playing) and a completely unrelated game from 2017. What GOG and Steam offer is the 2017 version. The …
Re: What game are you playing now?
Posted on 2023-06-15, 15:36
Recently bought Prey (2006) so I'll be playing it for the first time. For reference, this game is no longer available on digital storefronts due to licensing issues or some such. I got a physical copy, specifically the Sold Out budget re-release, which comes with the PDF manual and the latest …
NFS Porsche Unleashed freezes on P4 based system
Posted on 2023-06-15, 15:31
Strange, felt for sure this game would run no problem with win98SE installed. My specs: P4 2.4 ghz. 512mb ddr333 Geforce 2 Ultra 64mb Nvidia drivers 45.23 directx 8.1 It starts fine but once in the menu setting up a "driver" it freezes. Strangely it wakes up when I either pull the usb gamepad or …
Re: WinXP Pro 32bit - Asus P6T WS Pro - i7 990x - Voodoo 5 6000 PCI - 3GB DDR1600 - SB0550
Posted on 2023-06-12, 14:22
Strange God indeed! Can't wait to see some benchmarks!
Re: post up pics of your "computing area"
Posted on 2023-06-12, 14:18
chinny22 wrote on 2023-06-12, 09:05: That's when you go up! https://i.postimg.cc/Pxd0dnLw/Rack.jpg […] Show full quote kixs wrote on 2023-06-09, 14:10: Usually... when you ran out of space 🤣 That's when you go up! Love those beige boxes! Trying to find one not beat up is "mission impossible".
Re: Need a new socket 775 motherboard
Posted on 2023-06-08, 15:36
RandomStranger wrote on 2023-06-08, 06:36: How about the ASUS P5E Deluxe? I thinkt it's a nice looking board. https://www.scspb.ru/php-files/infusions/oscommerce/images/mb […] Show full quote How about the ASUS P5E Deluxe? I thinkt it's a nice looking board. Yes that one looks nice indeed, plus I …
Re: Need a new socket 775 motherboard
Posted on 2023-06-08, 15:34
cyclone3d wrote on 2023-06-08, 06:20: A good LGA1366 setup would be even nicer than LGA775. If you really want 2x x16 PCIe slots that can run at x16 at the same time on LGA775, the options are going to be pretty limited. LGA1366 huh? Didn't even think of that one. Do you have a setup for reference? …
Re: Need a new socket 775 motherboard
Posted on 2023-06-08, 15:32
Hey mate , I'd assume by 2 pci-e slots you mean 16x or full sized ? If so there is two options with crossfire or sli plus full speed or only half per slot. Here is list you can choose from : https://theretroweb.com/motherboards/?showImages=1&cpuSocket1=16&expansionSlotsIds%5B0%5D%5Bid%5D=26& …
Need a new socket 775 motherboard
Posted on 2023-06-07, 18:41
Wanting a new "foundation" for my XP system so hoping for some suggestions. The Intel 35DP35 I have now is too barebones therefore looking for something with a little more "muscle". My current specs: CPU: Intel E8600 3.33GHz. Duo Core 2 Motherboard: Intel DP35DP Memory: 4GB 800MHz. DDR2 Corsair CPU …
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2023-05-05, 20:04
tomcattech wrote on 2023-05-05, 14:46: Better pics per request. Congrats, you made out like a bandit! I'd be calling in "sick" for a few days 😁
Re: What game are you playing now?
Posted on 2023-05-03, 15:16
For some unknown reason, my (almost) four years-old daughter loves this game so much, especially the in-game music. In any case, the cheat code is RATTY RAT RATTY. , and is entered after pressing ESC to access the in-game menu during a mission. It's a pretty good game overall, and you can find a …
Re: My first attempt at retro PC
Posted on 2023-04-06, 16:36
Regarding you're cable mgmt. you need to put on a clinic! Very well done, myself I just lack the patience for it!
Re: What game are you playing now?
Posted on 2023-03-29, 14:24
Been meddling with Xims Star Wars mod for Doom via Gzdoom. Never ceases to amaze me what these modders can do!
Re: Half-Life 1.0 72 Fps cap
Posted on 2023-03-29, 14:20
I‘d like to hijack this: what‘s the best way of running/installing this game? Download an image for the archive? Install a few patches? What‘s the best version for a w98 sys? Any input appreciated. Best bet is get it from Ebay or look to flea markets and etc. Don't bother with "black market" it's …
Re: New(ish) LED monitors for DOS? Any good (criteria for 'good' specified in post)?
Posted on 2023-03-14, 17:27
I'm happy with my Dell 2007fp which has been recommended multiple times on this forum. No it's not perfect but compared to my Acer 19" 5:4 model it's much sharper for DOS games. For me it's either that or bite the bullet and spend hundreds on a CRT from ebay and pray that Fed-Ex or UPS doesn't play …
Re: Where do you LEGALLY get your old games from?
Posted on 2023-03-09, 20:05
Indoor flea markets have been good to me in the past where used "gems" were found. Outside of that it's been ebay and GOG. Oh how I miss Electronics Boutique!
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-02-15, 15:40
How about 8 Pentium IIs a Pentium 3 and a unknown board without the cover for ...27 bucks. Dont know yet how many work or what models but if only half of them work then its worth the gamble. (I have several bashed up SECC modules and they still work, damn things are near impossible to kill unless …
Re: Easy Win-95 era gaming PC.
Posted on 2023-02-04, 19:02
PC football is what got me into computers in the first place. Remember back in 1994 playing Konami NFL on my bro's Packard Bell, think he got tired of my "frequent visits" 😁. In 1996 got my own pc which was a 133hz. pentium "no name" brand. Eventually installed Sierra's Front Page Sports Football …
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