Re: Ultimate Dual PIII-S Rig
Posted on 2019-02-04, 22:54
I wish you luck on your watercooling adventure 😀
Re: [Build Log]: Dimension95 - A Retro DOS/95 Build & Project for Modern Internet Interactivity... and much more!
Posted on 2019-02-04, 11:44
Many thanks! Mine is the DataExpert MPG3365P so specialized drivers won't work, very likely, but I hope the last generic driver you posted will. https://i.postimg.cc/N9WkvWgC/Data-Expert-MPG3365-P-Trio64-V-Scenic-MX2.jpg If you haven't tried these before, give them a go https://mega.nz/#!a0BCGSrR! …
Re: [Build Log]: Dimension95 - A Retro DOS/95 Build & Project for Modern Internet Interactivity... and much more!
Posted on 2019-02-04, 10:50
Could you please share the drivers you are using for the Scenic/MX2 daughterboard? I have a Trio64V+ with integrated Scenic/MX2 onboard but never managed to get it to work due to lack of proper drivers. Absolutely! I don't know if the drivers I have are valid for your version of it, but it likely …
Re: [Build Log]: Dimension95 - A Retro DOS/95 Build & Project for Modern Internet Interactivity... and much more!
Posted on 2019-02-04, 07:26
Made some good progress, but not fully complete yet. There's still some noticeable difference between the yellowed and non-yellowed keys. I'll try again tomorrow and that should finish it up. I'll try mix in some of the creme peroxide for hair into the water too this time. I've had good success with …
Re: [Build Log]: Dimension95 - A Retro DOS/95 Build & Project for Modern Internet Interactivity... and much more!
Posted on 2019-02-04, 00:05
Today's work: Keyboard! The keyboard is the Acer 6311-K. It's a weird mechanical-membrane hybrid, but it's nice enough. I'd still like to get a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, but those are few and far between here. I've had this keyboard for awhile. It's not in great shape, but it works fine. Therefore …
Re: 3rd Party Heat Sync / Fan for Retro Cards
Posted on 2019-02-03, 02:18
For cheap crap, AliExpress. Performance PCs in the US still have a bunch of old video coolers. Pricing isn't fantastic on all of it though. Just depends how serious you are about good quality, NOS coolers.
Re: My ongoing 386 build (or: The Disasterpiece)
Posted on 2019-02-03, 02:15
I'm not proud of myself. I'm really not. First, a disclaimer: I am quite a newb when it comes to old hardware. A lot of it is indeed older than myself. Even computer building is a relatively recent interest; I only really have been doing that for myself within the past 5 years. I am fueled not as …
Re: [Build Log]: Dimension95 - A Retro DOS/95 Build & Project for Modern Internet Interactivity... and much more!
Posted on 2019-02-02, 07:28
As always. Purchases are made. Never happy with what I have. Need to do work on the board anyway. Picked up the following: Adaptec ATA RAID 2400A - Four drive PCI IDE/ATA controller with on board 32MB cache via DIMM. Will upgrade to 64MB or 128MB depending on what I have in my RAM stash. Not sure if …
Re: [Build Log]: Dimension95 - A Retro DOS/95 Build & Project for Modern Internet Interactivity... and much more!
Posted on 2019-02-01, 08:25
Re: ZiModem. Appears not. But there does appear to be SLIP/PPP firmware for the ESP8266, if you have a machine running a PPP server to get a nice, dial-up speed-ish connection through WiFi. Today's minor work: Pulled the MMX CPU from the donor machine. It's an old Compaq Presario, model 4526. It's …
Re: [Build Log]: Dimension95 - A Retro DOS/95 Build & Project for Modern Internet Interactivity... and much more!
Posted on 2019-02-01, 00:04
Is ZiModem robust enough for a full on IP connection for something like period Netscape, even slowly? I honestly haven't experimented that far with it. If it isn't, there's so much firmware for the ESP8266 out there, if it doesn't do it, something will. I'll play around with it tonight and give it …
Re: [Build Log]: Dimension95 - A Retro DOS/95 Build & Project for Modern Internet Interactivity... and much more!
Posted on 2019-01-29, 22:56
Why do some people put the optical drive at the bottom? IIRC, it was at the bottom here because of the towers physical location, so being at the bottom made it easier to reach. Most of the other towers from there had the optical drives at the top since they were located on the floor. But I'm …
Re: [Build Log]: Dimension95 - A Retro DOS/95 Build & Project for Modern Internet Interactivity... and much more!
Posted on 2019-01-28, 21:57
Next up, I took care of the printer I found on the side of the road ( seen here ). It was filled with rust that had fallen down from being underneath a rusted through barbecue with things placed on top of it. But it was a complete unit that works like a charm after cleaning and some adjustments. …
Re: [Build Log]: Dimension95 - A Retro DOS/95 Build & Project for Modern Internet Interactivity... and much more!
Posted on 2019-01-28, 21:56
Thought this was going to be a Dell Dimension MS-DOS/Windows 95 rig with that title. Sorry! Haven't updated this in awhile either. Project and real life juggling. :lol: Hardware changes since first post: Using a 233MHz MMX now. I have one from another "parts" PC I'm having to get rid of, so that'll …
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2019-01-20, 22:18
played around with AIM Phoenix and talked to someone on AIM for the first time in many years http://iwarg.ddns.net/aim/ Didn't know about the AIM one! :exclamation: There is also a version for MSN Messenger for those that don't know. Personally tried and tested on Win 95 & 98 using an older version …
Re: 10 year cpu challenge
Posted on 2019-01-19, 20:34
2009 (Originally built in earlyish 2008): https://i.imgur.com/N91SpcB.png CPU: Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Motherboard: ABit Fatal1ty AN9-32X RAM: 2GB DDR2 - don't remember speed. I upgraded it to 4GB around 2010 I believe. GPU: Gigabyte(?) 7600GT x 2 in SLI. Sound Card: Some Creative one. Don't remember …
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2019-01-19, 12:17
Overly hot weather lately has removed all motivation to work on my current Pentium 1 project from the hardware side, since I don't have air conditioning in the garage. So I've been working on non-hardware parts. I hate referring to digital manuals on my phone or laptop when using old hardware, so …
Re: Photos of early water cooled computers?
Posted on 2019-01-15, 21:18
Even if OP is gone (and I don't know what era he wanted), here's some pics for anyone else who comes across this - http://www.angelfire.com/games3/computermods/main.html -- 99-01'ish case mods & watercooling. http://web.archive.org/web/20021209181012/http://www.overclockers.com:80/topiclist/index31. …
Re: Pentium 3 build - Old and New school blend
Posted on 2019-01-09, 17:34
Sweet build! Just thought I'd chime in here with some of my own experience. If you're still looking at doing an AIO for it, I've got some advice. I've been playing with "AIO" style setups on retro PCs lately, on everything from Socket 3 up to 478, including Slot 1 (not 2 yet). It can actually be …
Re: All U.S.A 486 build advice ?
Posted on 2019-01-06, 09:20
Taking a look through some stuff I had around me at the moment without going into stuff in storage, I found the following that was made in the USA from the 486-ish/early Pentium era. - Two 3Com NICs. Specifically, the 3C509-x variants from '95. I've got a lot of USA made 3Com NICs. - Jaton Video …
[Build Log]: Dimension95 - A Retro DOS/95 Build & Internet Project.
Posted on 2018-11-26, 12:49
Current Progress (18/10/19): Updated project aims in the OP to reflect changing goals. I can't catch a break and the PSU died. Here's updated build pics. https://i.imgur.com/WTzilO4l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/QcCa8eWl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ohJ9Dldl.jpg --------------------------------------------- …
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