Re: AMD K6-3+@500mhz., Voodoo 3000 (desktop)

Posted on 2022-07-02, 18:11

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That is one beautiful case. I would love to have it. I'm a total sucker for horizontal cases I guess because I am old enough that my first PC was as such with a 14" CRT on top. I love old Lian Li cases too. I have a Lian Li PC-7B plus II that will get put to use eventually with some retro parts. …

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Re: AMD K6-3+@500mhz., Voodoo 3000 (desktop)

Posted on 2022-07-02, 02:25

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And I have a bunch more in my Garage.

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Re: Three 5.25 bays idea

Posted on 2022-07-02, 01:52

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by Intel486dx33

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Get a Slot loading CDROM drive. This one is an 8x Sony.

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Re: Three 5.25 bays idea

Posted on 2022-07-01, 16:17

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More photos with Terratec sound cards

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Re: Three 5.25 bays idea

Posted on 2022-07-01, 16:08

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Silver looks good with Beige. 5.25 floppy drive Compact flash card reader MultiMedia card readers / USB port drive Sony 52x CD-RW drive Sound Blaster Audigy live drive. Cooler Master Drive 4 fan speed and temp monitor Hard drive enclosure Terratec sound cards

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Re: AMD K6-3+@500mhz., Voodoo 3000 (desktop)

Posted on 2022-06-30, 04:13

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“I Feel the Need for Speed”

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Re: IBM PS/1 2155-593 Restoration

Posted on 2022-06-28, 12:01

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I think the Intel Overdrive CPU ( 50, 75 and 100mhz ) with 169 pins were made for this computer in mind. I think the Intel Overdrive 75 and 100 are DX4. Either of those would be a nice upgrade.

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Re: Wireless networking under DOS?

Posted on 2022-06-27, 11:52

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Okay, After further testing I can’t say this Linksys RE9000 will work well with every computer or network card. I tested in a Intel 486 computer with 3c509 and it worked fine. But I tested this Linksys with an AMD 5x86-133 computer with a Netgear 310tx network card and it did not do well. This …

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Re: Wireless networking under DOS?

Posted on 2022-06-26, 20:11

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by Intel486dx33

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This 3com 3c509b card is a Legend. Best ISA Networking card for 1990’s Retro computers. Its supported in Novell too if you want to play DOOM over the network using IPX/SPX protocol. ( YES Novell compliant network card )

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Re: Wireless networking under DOS?

Posted on 2022-06-26, 19:12

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I hooked up my old computer with 3com network card and Yes it works with the Linksys RE9000. It Works great with the 3com ( 10-base-T ) 3c509b network card. I am pleasantly surprised. I was not sure if this Linksys would support 10-base-T networking cards but it does. I am using a Win95 computer …

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Re: Wireless networking under DOS?

Posted on 2022-06-26, 18:15

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Wireless range extender is not a bad option. I use the ISA 3c509b etherlink III 10-base-t network cards in my old computers. And it worked fine with the TP-link wireless extender. I was using a wireless N version. I needed more ports on my wireless extender so switched to a D-link wireless extender …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-06-26, 17:14

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The hardware is not relevant. The hardware is just about “Speed and Performance” of the software. that's a pretty bad take, of course the hardware is relevant, not just for the sake of running software on it but purely for it's historical significance, it's developement over time and how PC …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-06-26, 16:43

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“Barrel batteries and Capacitors” The Problem is people are reselling these old motherboards and components that have barrel batteries and capacitors for Prices equal to or above original retail price. The Problem is “Electronics have a Life span too” some call it a “Warranty expiration date”. …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-06-26, 09:37

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Retro computer enthusiast is suppose to be about “research and experiencing the past to know the future”. Its NOT about exploiting the purchase value of the hardware. Its about the software and games. The hardware is not relevant. The hardware is just about “Speed and Performance” of the software. …

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Re: I miss the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s

Posted on 2022-06-24, 11:51

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Joakim wrote on 2022-06-24, 10:55: GAH! The MS natural keyboard! The horror! Yeah, and he has an IBM thinkpad too. Looks like a 755.

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Re: I miss the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s

Posted on 2022-06-24, 10:37

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Yeah, I really miss the 1990’s sometimes. All those Beige computer cases. 70’s, 80’s , and 90’s rock music. All the shopping malls and stores from those days. It was a carefree time in California. Relaxed and easy going. What you did not do today you could do next week. There was NO rush on things. …

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Re: AMD K6-3+@550mhz., Voodoo-3000 (tower)

Posted on 2022-06-20, 13:20

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by Intel486dx33

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I downloaded this benchmark package from “Phils computer lab” https://www.philscomputerlab.com/dos-benchmark-pack.html Just download and extract in a folder on you computer. Then burn to a 700mb CD-R disk. Put CD in you old computer and copy to your hard drive to a folder named DOSBENCH. # xcopy …

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Re: AMD K6-3+@550mhz., Voodoo-3000 (tower)

Posted on 2022-06-20, 13:05

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by Intel486dx33

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How come not 600mhz? :-) (2x = 6x) Nice build! I am NOT trying to break the computer. I need to get some better CPU coolers too. I just want a Really good AMD K6-III* Build configured for it’s optimal performance. These AMD K6-III+ CPU’s clocked to 500mhz and 550mhz appear to perform very stable …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-06-20, 12:38

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by Intel486dx33

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CrFr wrote on 2022-06-20, 11:58: Sealed copy of OS/2 3.0 in finnish language. I'm tempted to open and try installing it, but then it wouldn't be sealed anymore 😁 I've never used OS/2. os2.jpg You need a compatible sound card and video card. Make sure you have compatible hardware.

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Re: AMD K6-3+@550mhz., Voodoo-3000 (tower)

Posted on 2022-06-20, 12:31

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by Intel486dx33

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Can you please tell me what's the name of the benchmark you've been using on this pic? I need something like that so I could compare setmul results on my P200mmx and create and rename my .bat files accordingly for easier switching between speeds. I downloaded this benchmark package from “Phils …

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