Re: Virtual Modem with ATduck/SLiRP
Posted on 2017-10-17, 17:30
Maybe any luck with Windows 95 ?
Re: PC Speaker too QUIET :-O
Posted on 2017-10-11, 14:58
Well it isnt hard create a class ab amp for this purpose, but personally i dont like pc speaker sound, and i wouldnt go for the trouble.
Re: Any downside to using a DirectX 10 card in a WinXP PC (DirectX 9.0)
Posted on 2017-10-08, 00:38
Just to explain the importance of using the correct (read:usually old) drivers: I was playing with a GeForce 6600 with the latest drivers (304.xx) and a bunch of old games and some present severe graphical glitches, I downgrade to 81.xx and everything works OK. Of course, if you try more modern …
Re: Is a GF8600 GT too new for Athlon 64? (XP Build)
Posted on 2017-10-07, 16:08
I had lots of reliability issues with 8600GT, other than that it's was a OK card, it tends to be faster than the previous gen (like a 7900GT) on later DX9 titles, but on older ones it's more often not. if not going for period accuracy I would consider a more reliable card, like a GT 220 or …
Re: Virtual Modem with ATduck/SLiRP
Posted on 2017-10-06, 19:22
I never did it, but if you manage to do it please share with me how, i have one LTE5300 that would benefit from it 😀
Is a GF8600 GT too new for Athlon 64? (XP Build)
Posted on 2017-10-06, 19:19
I'm currently planning to build a nice Windows XP i have partially the hardware, so i will stick with those even that isn't the best performer. I know that the 8600 is DX10 capable but it will be used on games with DX9 or older. Here is my hardware roster. ASUS M2N-X Athlon 64 3000+ or Athlon 64 X2 …
Re: BIOS Chip Types
Posted on 2017-09-28, 03:27
Thanks all, I've gone ahead and got the TL866CS, UV eraser and a handful of the 27C128, 27C256 & 27C512 eprom chips from ebay. That should cover all bases and give me some spares for future projects. Now just have to wait for the boat from China! Following the instructions that is provided here it …
Re: BIOS Chip Types
Posted on 2017-09-27, 22:59
G550 is pretty much garbage, however the TL866CS is pretty good. Um, okay. :neutral: The G540 worked good enough for me, if I used a strong USB port (USB 3.x). The control software could be better, though. The Engrish spelling isn't that good. Gratefully, someone made a patch to fix that : :) …
Re: BIOS Chip Types
Posted on 2017-09-27, 17:19
G550 is pretty much garbage, however the TL866CS is pretty good.
Re: NEC V20 not compatible with my PC ?
Posted on 2017-09-27, 16:51
Hi, thank you very much for your reply! :) I've read the datasheet and it describes the NEC D70108HCZ-16 as a high-speed/low-power version of the NEC V20. It also says something about stand-by mode, clock stop function and CMOS static design. I don't really know what to make of it, though. At least …
Re: Pentium 133 question
Posted on 2017-09-25, 23:05
On my p133 i applied thermal paste just for peace of mind
Re: Giving away MB with 486sx and 8 MB Ram
Posted on 2017-09-24, 18:14
I don't think this is a trade or sell, this a giveaway.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-09-22, 23:08
Well my M912 Motherboard arrived. https://i.imgur.com/jBHFGGRm.jpg It came with one Intel 486 DX2( it will be swapped with one DX4-100),512k of cache and with 8MB of 72 pin SIMM, but i got a pair of 8MB alongside to get 16MB(i think for ms-dos and dos games it will be more than enough). After this …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-09-22, 20:10
Well my M912 Motherboard arrived. https://i.imgur.com/jBHFGGRm.jpg It came with one Intel 486 DX2( it will be swapped with one DX4-100),512k of cache and with 8MB of 72 pin SIMM, but i got a pair of 8MB alongside to get 16MB(i think for ms-dos and dos games it will be more than enough). After this …
Re: Which fault is the most common and/or dangerous on AT PSU
Posted on 2017-09-19, 20:50
AT PSU, but as PhilsComputerLab mentioned they are old and mostly unreliable and are known to die and kill other hardware parts when it happens. That's a rather broad generalization. Is there evidence for this somewhere? Although I have a rather small sample size when it comes to personal …
Which fault is the most common and/or dangerous on AT PSU
Posted on 2017-09-19, 18:46
Well my 486 DX4 is coming to reality so i will need to buy one AT PSU, but as PhilsComputerLab mentioned they are old and mostly unreliable and are known to die and kill other hardware parts when it happens. So i will buy one but before i use i will open the PSU and will check everything i can. I …
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2017-09-19, 18:05
Well it is not too retro but i cleaned and retrobrighted one Microsoft Basic Keyboard 1.0a, it is a nice keyboard to use on Windows XP builds but works great with any OS. Here it is cleaned but yellowed, the camera don't do any justice but check the dot key on the numpad(i really dont know why this …
Re: Which vlb video card would you use on a 486 dx4 100?
Posted on 2017-09-17, 23:58
I google search spaghetti lines and got a bunch of dress on image search. Well i dont wanna my doom with dress. Just kidding, what is spaghetti lines?
Re: Which vlb video card would you use on a 486 dx4 100?
Posted on 2017-09-17, 00:55
Btw the price difference that i have seen is minimal and the Cirrus Logic is NIB while the other options that i have available to buy aren't .
Re: Which vlb video card would you use on a 486 dx4 100?
Posted on 2017-09-16, 23:50
They will work great with sim city 2000 and more demanding 486 era games right?
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