Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-04-19, 09:40
CIB. Now the 4000 😀
Re: Did I get a fake intellimouse?
Posted on 2019-04-13, 08:23
Probably not exactly random but you may have received an example of a batch with glossy finish. Does the box explicitely say the item is matte? What amuses me is that Microsoft actually calls this mouse easy to hold for left-handed persons. Looking at the shape, I have my doubts on that.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-04-12, 19:49
I can't find a production date on the chassis, but after looking at every chip I can find, they are all dated before October 1979. If anyone knows where I could confirm this, I would be thrilled! If you have no luck here, try vcfed.org. There are the 8bit maniacs. Uhhi I see that you are a man of …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-04-10, 12:56
Here is some of my pickups. I recently got into this hobby and have acquired some nice cards in boxes. Most of them are complete, but some are missing stuff. Like the V8200 is missing the manual. [...] Next goals would be Geforce 256 in box and Geforce 2 in box from ASUS. I have them loose but I …
Re: Did you Overclock back in the day? Pencil Mods etc?
Posted on 2019-04-09, 17:40
I had numerous computers beginning with a 286 in 1990 but I began to overclock with a P55C in 1997 when I tried to set the multiplier from 3.5 to 4 for my Pentium 233 MMX. My model sadly couldn't handle the 266 MHz stable. Lost interest in overclocking afterwards as I always had access to computers …
Re: Post screenshots from your retro rig
Posted on 2019-04-02, 10:08
Re: Bought these games today
Posted on 2019-04-01, 22:43
liqmat wrote: This was just released today in digital download format. Physical copy coming soon. Instant purchase for me. Probably will play it in VICE. Amazing looking game for the C64. That reminds me that I'm still waiting for the physical releases of Sigil and Ion Maiden to be shipped. Can't …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-03-28, 15:03
HanJammer wrote: Pentiums (clones) becoming common hardware in budget PC in 97. That is definitely not true. In 96 already all entry level systems had Pentium or comparable CPU's - 486 were a thing of the past by then. -> https://katzentier.de/_misc/Vobis/?frame=left … =7%201996-05-31
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-03-28, 14:01
The later products of the Highscreen brand (1993 onwards) were actually pretty decent. They were obviously a little less complex and well built as the good old PS/2 tanks of the time but they had very good, innovative and sturdy cases which oftenly involved clever engineering/thinking and they were …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-03-28, 09:01
The later products of the Highscreen brand (1993 onwards) were actually pretty decent. They were obviously a little less complex and well built as the good old PS/2 tanks of the time but they had very good, innovative and sturdy cases which oftenly involved clever engineering/thinking and they were …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-03-24, 19:59
I have the same setup but it cost me more than $25. Good deal. It was initially offered for around 100 USD. A few days later the seller dropped the price to 25 USD to gain some interest. It needed around 2 hours of cleaning. Especially the gross keyboard was a challenge but it is a really capable …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-03-24, 14:58
25 USD for all that? Hell yes, take my money! Power Mac G4 "Windtunnel" (1.25 GHz DP, 2 GB RAM, GF4 MX) + Apple Studio Display 17" + Keyboard/Mouse Filename g4_wt.jpg File size 292.32 KiB Views 1509 views
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2019-03-24, 08:02
Replaced Mac OS 9.2.2 on my Power Mac G4 (933 MHz / 1 GB RAM) with OS X 10.1.5. Runs extremely well as I have almost no additional software installed. Even managed to bring it online over a network bridge but as expected there is no browser anymore that is capable of displaying modern websites. …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-03-23, 13:01
liqmat wrote: And who made you the hardware police? I buy all kinds of shit I'm not familiar with. That's the point. Please don't get triggered so easily. Everytime a member of Vogons gets triggered a kid in Africa dies. You know that.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-03-23, 09:16
Predator99 wrote: Do I need to be an expert before I am allowed to buy something? :-p No, of course not. What's important is, that it works or meets your expectations and that you think you made a good deal.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-03-23, 07:42
Predator99 wrote: No didnt install anything so far. Always difficult to transfer files. Therfore i cannot expect a picture alter powering on without driver? Sorry i am no amiga Expert at all... You bought an expensive piece of hardware for a system you don't know how to operate?
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-03-21, 07:41
Which alloy version? The Powermac G5: https://www.macstories.net/mac/the-mighty-power-mac-g5/ Thing was a freakin' piece of art. It's too bad so many of the hot ones were water-cooled and leaked, it can be hard to find a dual 2.7GHz or quad 2.5GHz. I know the G5. I was irritated as arncht referred …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-03-20, 18:05
Which alloy version?
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-03-20, 17:54
OK, it's a Power Mac G4 Quicksilver (933 MHz, DVD, GF4 MX, 256 MB RAM upgraded to 768 MB, 60 GB HDD) in immaculate optical condition. It even has the protective stickers on the drive bays. A little dusty on the inside but that's to be expected. Works great with MacOS 9.2.2. Seller was so kind to …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2019-03-20, 11:18
Thanks for the information. Will pick up the unit later. Curious to see which specs the system has. Seller provided some photos which indicate a Power Mac G4 Quicksilver according to apple-history.com, but the exact specs are unknown until pickup. Also I'm not really into gaming anymore, I just want …
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