Re: Use a modern CPU in WinME to game
Posted on 2019-11-17, 18:48
WinME is a horrible choice.
Re: Cmedia CMI8738 - maybe its Biggest Secret
Posted on 2019-11-17, 15:20
T82C686 as I mentioned close to excellent, but on VT82C586 I cannot get DDMA working Technically it's not required for VT82C586 anyway, because they usually have 2-3 ISA slots.
Re: Need Help with picking PSU for socket 7 system, AT or ATX ?
Posted on 2019-11-17, 12:03
In terms of power, cheap brandname computers of that period sometimes used 150W or even 90W with 10A on the +5V line (LGR disassemble of Packard Bell el cheapo PC, circa 1998). And from my experience normal 200W AT PSU can feed moderately powerful Pentium 2/3 without any issues.
Re: Need Help with picking PSU for socket 7 system, AT or ATX ?
Posted on 2019-11-17, 11:46
I suppose you have 200W AT PSU right now, so a modern PSU with 20A or more on the +5V line will suffice. Usually 400-450W PSU has that amount.
Re: AGP8X card stuck at AGP2X bandwidth on AGP4X motherboard
Posted on 2019-11-17, 06:42
Difference between modes is more profound when AGP texturing required (not enough video RAM).
Re: 3dfx and ASUS V9950 Ultra GPU fan issues -need replacements but do not know the specs.
Posted on 2019-11-17, 02:06
Both coolers require maintenance. Disassemble them and apply silicon oil.
Re: Voodoo 2 SLI weirdness.
Posted on 2019-11-16, 18:37
Nvidia purchased 3DFX and used it's SLI tech in its own cards I believe. Nvidia SLI has nothing in common with old 3dfx SLI.
Re: Cmedia CMI8738 - maybe its Biggest Secret
Posted on 2019-11-16, 02:04
what is the added value of DDMA if the only chipsets supporting it are ones supporting regular ISA anyway? For example, ASUS and Gigabyte* dropped ISA slots on KT133A boards completely. And there's usually only one slot anyway. *Gigabyte board has solder points for one ISA slot, but apparently it's …
Re: best mb from epox, qdi, abit and dfi
Posted on 2019-11-15, 21:30
Like I said, they don't sell anything in retail. Only embedded and industrial solutions through OEM, which isn't anything special.
Re: GPU to pair with this system?
Posted on 2019-11-14, 17:52
so technically, it does not meet the system requirements Both UT2k3 and UT2k4 are DirectX 8 games. DirectX 9 library is not required.
Re: best mb from epox, qdi, abit and dfi
Posted on 2019-11-14, 16:02
Theu just stoped making lanparty bords They've stopped all retail, not only LanParty series. I remember once I had Chaintech 5AGM2 That mediocre board with the customi USB and PS/2 bracket (extra small pins) which was sold separately. Not a fan.
Re: GPU to pair with this system?
Posted on 2019-11-14, 15:54
If you actually want to play all content on high detail, Pentium 4 3.2Ghz or higher is a must. Any video card also won't do, because even GeForce 4 Ti struggles, especially on Onslaught maps.
Re: Readily available motherboards with ISA slot and faster CPUs?
Posted on 2019-11-14, 06:39
the G41 chipset G41 has nothing to do with it. There're plenty of motherboards which use ICH7 south bridge. It's mostly compatible with Win9x and old interfaces (except full ISA support).
Re: best mb from epox, qdi, abit and dfi
Posted on 2019-11-14, 03:59
Does it have reliable support for 133FSB? Almost all late 440BX had reliable 133mhz support. The real deal is everything higher than that. Epox has 66-200 mhz FSB range with 1mhz steps.
Re: Readily available motherboards with ISA slot and faster CPUs?
Posted on 2019-11-14, 03:21
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33018457706.html Most likely no DMA support. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32839977607.html Most likely no DMA support. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32839977607.html AGP cards are not supported, only display port extenshion. P.S. PCI-E severely limits options …
Re: P4 Prescott - fitting mobo for legacy win98/v5 5500 agp machine
Posted on 2019-11-12, 19:59
I really want find the Northwood p4 1.4A. TDP is only 38 W. Downclock Pentium 4 2800/800 to 400Mhz bus and drop voltage below 1.45v (1.1-1.2v if your motherboard can allow it). TDP below 30w should be possible.
Re: Can you ID this graphics card ?
Posted on 2019-11-12, 17:03
If you want to use it with >33 MHz and no wait states 60ns should be enough even for 50mhz. pretty much every chip on that card has a '93 datecode Still doesn't indicate that it was assembled in 1993. In fact, memory datecode is early December 1993. Therefore that particular card was probably made …
Re: Can you ID this graphics card ?
Posted on 2019-11-12, 17:00
45ns chips weren't cheap back then in 1993. No manufacturer would have used them just for fun. There's no indication that card was manufactured in 1993. It's only using WD firmware dated from 1993.
Re: P4 Prescott - fitting mobo for legacy win98/v5 5500 agp machine
Posted on 2019-11-12, 16:29
and it's unlikely the Prescott would be faster. It's more or less on par or slightly slower, when it comes to old software and games that Voodoo 5 can handle.
Re: Can you ID this graphics card ?
Posted on 2019-11-12, 16:25
but you'd need 45ns EDO chips. Actually no. Most of these cards will work with 60-70ns.
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