Re: Covox Sound Devices
Posted on 2017-12-18, 09:18
SEGStriker wrote: There are lot of games supporting Covox Speech Thing (LPT DAC). About 50, which is not that much.
Re: Getting two CD drives to talk to each other
Posted on 2017-12-17, 13:51
Don't use the same IDE chain. Some drives simply won't work together. Connect one to the primary port and the other one to the secondary port. Don't use cable select, always do proper master/slave settings. When connecting to the primary port, check the setting of the hard disk. It may distinguish …
Re: PCIe floppy controller card? or PCIe -> PCI -> floppy controller card?
Posted on 2017-12-17, 09:26
PCIe > PCI > ISA http://www.costronic.com/Ev72p.htm May work. 😉
Re: Fake cache RAM... on Pentiums?
Posted on 2017-12-16, 22:01
Not sure if you read the manual, but you can not use the on-board cache and a module at the same time. If you want 512 kb cache, you need a 512 kb cache module. The 256 kb cache module was for versions without on-board cache.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-12-16, 20:20
Where did I say that I throw away any of the modern stuff? Not keeping it is not throwing away.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-12-16, 20:01
Of course, everything removable will be removed. 😁
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-12-16, 18:57
OPTi and ETEQ
Need for Speed 1 SE on Windows 98 SE
Posted on 2017-12-16, 18:08
Any tips how Need for Speed 1 Special Edition can be played on Windows 98 SE? It relies on DirectX 2, which doesn't work on Windows 98 SE (after installation, Windows 98 SE replaces the files, saying they are old/not compatible). Ignoring DirectX 2 and just trying to start the game causes an instant …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-12-16, 17:57
Fastest 386. IMG_20171216_184343732.jpg
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-12-16, 14:52
Oh my, now I also bought a lot of 20 main boards incl. an XT one. :lol: Got those today. Only three really interesting boards: a Slot 1, a Turbo XT (complete with RAM, CPU, and FPU), and a 286 with Headland chipset and 16 MHz CPU. Also two 386 boards, but both damaged by battery. Will take CPU, FPU …
Re: [S3 Virge DX] VS [ATi 3D Rage II+DVD]
Posted on 2017-12-15, 15:27
The VirgeDX I have has good (mem-)speed(~27MB/s) but is nowhere near as fast as 'derSammler''s card. My slowest one does 42 MB/s, btw. It's important, however, to only compare speed test results using exactly the same tool. Otherwise, the numbers can not be compared. What tool did you use to test? …
Re: [S3 Virge DX] VS [ATi 3D Rage II+DVD]
Posted on 2017-12-15, 14:13
Really? Virge DX is twice as fast as Rage II+ in DOS? I'm surprised that fact wasn't more prominent back in 1996/97. I seem to recall both the Virge series and the Rage II cards getting good reviews in PC Magazine. My fastest Virge DX gives me 51 MB/s, the Rage II+ only hit 27 MB/s. Both PCI and …
Re: [S3 Virge DX] VS [ATi 3D Rage II+DVD]
Posted on 2017-12-15, 12:58
For 2D, Virge DX is about twice as fast as Rage II+. Did test that myself about 2 weeks ago. Dunno for 3D, as no one would seriously use a Virge for 3D anyway.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-12-14, 20:47
Ohh!! Give us the inventory! There must be some gems in there. Sorted out the sound cards today. The lot included: Creative CT5803, ES1373, PCI OPTi 82C924 / AD1845JP with OPL3 (no-name), ISA OAK Mozart OPL3, ISA Creative SB Live! CT4830, PCI CMI8738 (no-name), PCI Advanced Logic ALS4000, PCI …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2017-12-14, 17:37
Ozzuneoj wrote: Also, look at that crazy CD drive! Its a TEAC CD-55A. Really strange design with a slim tray. I have similar but older drives from TEAC with the same design. The upper part can be detached, fitting in smaller cases. Such a slim drive was used for example in the Sun SPARCstation 5.
Re: Tricky AGP port
Posted on 2017-12-14, 12:56
ps: is the edit-function broken? Can't edit any of my posts any longer - neither new ones nor old ones.
Re: Tricky AGP port
Posted on 2017-12-14, 12:55
Due to the way the contacts of AGP are arranged, this is quite normal. The slot bracket may not be correctly aligned or the case is just cheap and bent. Then not all contacts have, well, contact. ;) I remember having that problem a few times back then as well. The card needs to be perfectly even, …
Re: Fried/Grilled sc-88 pro
Posted on 2017-12-14, 12:30
UK should have 230V +10%/-6%. You are right. Seems like they changed that in 1987 from 240v to 230v. In Germany, they went from 220v to 230v around the same time. Anyway, I'd still say 240v is the correct choice. This is what people also do when maintaining the Commodore 1541 disk drive. The lesser …
Re: Fried/Grilled sc-88 pro
Posted on 2017-12-14, 10:30
If you set the transformer to 240v but only feed it with 230v, the output voltage is slightly lower and the converter will have to turn less overvoltage into heat, extending lifetime. And it will work with 240v as well.
Re: good SB16 replacement?
Posted on 2017-12-14, 09:56
howeber it doesn't completely cure the noise problem and i suspect it has something to do with the volume knob. Turn the knob very fast between the two extremes a couple of times (10 - 20), this will remove dust and oxidation from the mechanical part. Sound should be crackle-free then. If it is, …
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