Re: Which Athlon 64 X2 should I chose?
Posted on 2023-10-06, 13:32
Windsor. Winter is coming...
Re: Voodoo 2 SLI ( Mixed brands ) but i get same performance as 1 card only
Posted on 2023-10-06, 11:41
1024x768 in SLI should be only slightly faster than one Voodoo 2 in 800x600 mode or on par, because scaling is not 100%.
Re: Which Athlon 64 X2 should I chose?
Posted on 2023-10-04, 13:15
if the multi is reduced to integer value i.e. from 14.5x to 14x or 13x, if it is possible Yeah, you can lower multiplier, which may or may nor brake Cool&Quiet feature, depending on motherboard implementation.
Re: Which Athlon 64 X2 should I chose?
Posted on 2023-10-04, 12:03
So, which one from these two Brisbanes - 5400+ or 5600+? Doesn't really matter, same stepping. Although, Brisbanes with x.5 multipliers have weird issues with memory dividers which can provoke OCD.
Re: Which Athlon 64 X2 should I chose?
Posted on 2023-10-04, 10:50
Only Brisbane Black has unlocked multipliers, but it just sucks.
Re: Which Athlon 64 X2 should I chose?
Posted on 2023-10-04, 10:39
None. Stick to late 90nm Windsor with F3 stepping (some 5200+and all 5600/6000/6400).
Re: Best video card for 1996-2000 PC? (re: Half-Life, American McGee's Alice, Quake, etc)
Posted on 2023-10-02, 13:40
You'll need PIII 1Ghz to maintain stable 60 fps.
Re: How 'mandatory' are 486s internal clock multipliers?
Posted on 2023-10-01, 07:37
486 PCI is tied to FSB, just like VLB, but also has dividers, so it can be anything. Even meager 12.5 Mhz.
Re: performance voodoo 5 5500 + tualatin?
Posted on 2023-10-01, 07:32
Unreal has own statistics. If you have Unreal Gold you can enable it in the menu or just use console command "stat fps" in any version.
Re: How 'mandatory' are 486s internal clock multipliers?
Posted on 2023-10-01, 03:54
Actually, we also run PCI bus at 60/66 Mhz for better benchmarks results. Re: The World's Fastest 486 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPRSHI4JoWI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI1_RlVLhu8
Re: Are DDR ECC Memory of any practical use for retro PC?
Posted on 2023-10-01, 03:43
The only reasonable applications is to increase maximum amount of available memory with registered modules. Or well, if you run some ancient server/workstation 24/7, then yes - ECC would be handy. Maybe find some specific modules which have chips with good overclocking potential - late registered …
Re: How 'mandatory' are 486s internal clock multipliers?
Posted on 2023-09-30, 12:01
Classical DX2 is multiplier locked or at least there are no obvious ways to tackle multiplier registers, because that CPU was designed as a direct replacement for DX33 parts. Rebadged DX4 can switch between 2X and 3X multipliers.
Re: Any modern psu's that have large 5v rails
Posted on 2023-09-30, 10:59
Same wattage using higher voltage and lower amperage does indeed produce less heat from the wires that the current is going through, but I don't think the same goes for power regulation components. It also affects VRM efficiency, with higher voltage providing better results. That's why it's easier …
Re: Any modern psu's that have large 5v rails
Posted on 2023-09-29, 19:30
B24Fox wrote on 2023-09-29, 19:20: TBH, I'm still wondering how bad is an extra 10% on the 12V rail, seeing as most (if not all?) hardware that use that rail, step down that voltage to whet they need. In most cases that's actually better, because more voltage equals less current and less heat.
Re: Do I want a Sonic Impact S100 PCI card?
Posted on 2023-09-29, 13:31
Allegro FM synth is subpar.
Re: Some questions about a LGA775 Win98 build using PCIe graphics
Posted on 2023-09-29, 13:01
Yeah, the X700 should be a very capable GPU for Win9x stuff Only if the Win9X driver does not have nasty bug that practically halves OpenGL performance. I want to play through Unreal 2 and Deus Ex 2 at some point, and I'm still considering which of my rigs would be the best fit for those. The one …
Re: A Kick-Ass Dual 3.8GHz NetBurst Xeon Build
Posted on 2023-09-29, 09:10
Not sure if Thermaltake make their own exclusive fans, most likely you can buy these fans as OEM much cheaper. Also it won't be any better than typical Noctua offerings. If you want something better, look for fans with magnetic bearing.
Re: 240p compatible 1920x1200 or 2560x1440 LCD Monitors
Posted on 2023-09-28, 17:41
Generic LCD? No. There are few retro-oriented projects for that though.
Re: GeForce 256 DDR and black screen
Posted on 2023-09-26, 04:08
That's wonderful that a BIOS flash saved it :) This'll probably happen with a bunch more cards over the next few years, where the card was equipped with an early flash-rom BIOS. Early does not mean anything in that situation. BIOS usually use NOR-flash chip, which is much more resilient than NAND. …
Re: Pentium 4 GPU question
Posted on 2023-09-25, 19:45
Anyway, "overkill" is an exaggerated term. Everything boils down to games you play and the target resolution.
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