Re: Is there any reason to keep a Win9X machine around for gaming except for fun or nostalgia?

Posted on 2020-07-09, 20:04

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It's fun for the nostalgic feel, the simplicity of software around that time. An OS that doesn't get in your way with ads or try to just be a phone on a bigger screen; software that doesn't require a subscription, games that don't require yet another launcher. Pretty easy to get with a modern Linux …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-05-17, 02:21

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Oh yes - I’ve seen that scenario a whole bunch over the years..caked on dust, rat droppings, roaches, ugh. God awful. Right there with you guys. This latest acquisition had to be a small biz builder that put the system together for home use. An XP Home COA on the side backs this theory. The case had …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-05-16, 23:47

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Oof..let’s not talk about that. (You’re not wrong, but..) Fired up a stiff drink and went to work on my Athlon XP build again. A bad A7N8X resulted in an impulse purchase of a complete system, which featured an ECS N2U400-A. I have to say I like this board..no extra frills, and I mean, that purple …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-05-12, 21:05

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Maybe a thread on customizing Win7 in the Marvin Software section would be a good idea? I was thinking the same. I want to experiment with those tools in a VM. Second that - I was just putting together a fully updated .wim for deployment via Integrate7: https://www.sevenforums.com/installation- …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-05-11, 20:56

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The battle for a top-end socket A system continues.. Picked up a cheap, complete system that looked like it was a plain ol' home computer built by a local shop. Reasonably clean inside and out, and it looked like the case had never been opened after the initial build. Perfect. Components were of …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-05-05, 23:21

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Paid good money for this set. Maybe too much, but they are sealed. I saw those and it definitely piqued my interest. VERY cool, congrats. After a total failure with an Asus A7N8X, I'm left with a few idle parts for a socket A system - Barton 3200+, I've got a bunch of DDR400 on hand, a Radeon 9700 …

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Re: What's the "signature thing" to do after installing an OS?

Posted on 2020-05-05, 16:29

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drivers/software installation - mostly handled by RIS on Windows 2000 and XP, or MDT + Group Policy on Windows 10. The overhead of running Active Directory Domain Services these days kind of sucks, but it's worth it not having to remember and then go flip a bunch of settings just to get the OS out …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-05-02, 22:46

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Nicely done on the voodoo2! I've been doing some similar surgery on an Asus A7N8X Deluxe 2.0, but I just can't seem to get it to run again. New battery, new EEPROM chip, checked the caps, switched CPUs, fiddled with a billion combinations of RAM..just a no go. I have a real soft spot for Socket A …

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Re: Any modern psu's that have large 5v rails

Posted on 2020-05-02, 22:16

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+1 for the Corsair RMx - I have been running the 550W models (which also spec at 25A on the 5V and 3.3V rails; 130W combined 5V+3.3V) for some time now. They even used to come with a 20+4 pin ATX connector, however the last one I purchased did not. Corsair was nice enough to send me a cable after …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-04-30, 18:28

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Got a boxed Asus A7N8X Deluxe, rev 2.0, with an AXP 2500+, memory, and cooler. Had one of these motherboards back in the day and really loved it. Looks like a bit of a project though - I hear that the EEPROM chips can be faulty, and I can see a couple of KZG caps are about to blow. Oh boy. 😀

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Re: XF5700 MANTIS Experimental Fighter

Posted on 2020-04-24, 14:52

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ha! I have this game on 3.5 floppy, but I can't remember exactly how I got it; I'm reasonably certain it originated in a retail box. Aaaanyway - it was an..interesting attempt at trying to outdo other spacesims like Wing Commander, X-Wing, etc at the time. The FMV was pretty awesome but totally …

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Re: New sound card project: AWE64 Legacy

Posted on 2020-04-22, 00:23

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Super glad that the project is still alive!! Thanks for the update!

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Re: "Lone Wolf" Retro/Daily Driver

Posted on 2020-04-10, 20:28

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In hopes of giving these 775i65G's a really long lifespan, I replaced the majority of the caps as follows: (qty 1) CE721 - Note there is a height restriction, however the Noctua cooler I am using has no trouble with a 12mm cap sitting under it. 8mm x 9mm Panasonic FL 680uF 4V -> Nichicon …

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Re: "Lone Wolf" Retro/Daily Driver

Posted on 2020-03-15, 23:52

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Did you have much trouble finding the parts? I'm finding it incredibly difficult to find this, or a motherboard similar to it in my part of the world. Well, the motherboards were a bit of a fluke - Newegg somehow had them at the time, and they disappeared quickly (especially after Phil's video, it …

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Re: "Lone Wolf" Retro/Daily Driver

Posted on 2020-03-14, 04:17

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Sorry, I missed these more recent replies! Indeed, the case is a TJ08-E. And yep, you can fit a floppy drive (or a hard disk) in the bottom of it. I had a Gotek in there for a little while, but there wasn't much point. Do I like the machine? I'd say so, because I built a second one exactly like it. …

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Re: New sound card project: AWE64 Legacy

Posted on 2020-03-12, 22:32

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Looks awesome! Thanks for the updates, you guys must be thrilled to be close to the finish line..

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Re: New sound card project: AWE64 Legacy

Posted on 2020-01-15, 01:33

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Still just super excited about this - it's still happening, right? (no rush, just wanna make double sure I don't miss out)

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-01-01, 07:15

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bjwil1991 wrote on 2019-12-31, 18:17: Man, every post of yours makes me happy. +1 to that! Happy New Year and to many more episodes!

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Re: Recreating MaximumPC's Dream Machine 2000 (Plus!)

Posted on 2019-12-16, 01:11

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Well, here we are! 20 years after Windows 2000's RTM. This mammoth machine was completed and put up for auction to benefit charity. This was definitely the most ambitious retro build I've taken on, and will always be a favorite. It was a ton of fun putting this together and getting to know its.. …

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Re: To end the AMD v. Intel debate.

Posted on 2019-12-06, 02:42

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This very discussion is something you so rarely see on the Internet nowadays - political correctness and all that. Please carry on. I love it. -sent from my Threadripper 1950X

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