Re: Most powerful 1999 motherboard?

Posted on 2019-11-19, 20:00

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by Intel486dx33

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Maybe an HP Kayak XU or XA's with SCSI drives, 512mb ram, AGP, BX440, Dual slot-1 CPU 400mhz or 500mhz My computer from 1999 ( HP Kayak XU ) Dual CPU P3-500 Katmai https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=69910&hilit=kayak If you want it for gaming and Win98 then get the XA model. XU model is …

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Re: Most powerful 1999 motherboard?

Posted on 2019-11-19, 19:43

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by Intel486dx33

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Maybe the Dell Dimension T series. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell_Dimension link http://www.mroach.com/2018/04/05/dream-pc-del … ps-t450-part-1/

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Re: Most powerful 1999 motherboard?

Posted on 2019-11-19, 19:25

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This one has 99 bios. [link removed]

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Re: Fastest 486 CPU with 8k L1?

Posted on 2019-11-19, 18:20

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by Intel486dx33

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I have discover that my PS/1 do not support CPU with 16kb L1 cache, 80486DX4 dos not work. Wich is the fastest CPU i can install? Even the POD require a specified compatibility System like 486DX4? tnks Which model number PS/1 do you have ? Because there are several models and the motherboards are …

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Re: Fastest 486 CPU with 8k L1?

Posted on 2019-11-19, 18:18

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by Intel486dx33

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No. They don't have regulators. Only the DX4 Overdrive (or Pentium Overdrive which goes to a different socket) does. And the DX4 Overdrive doesn't have the 169pin :) Other 486 overdrives are just re-packaged regular versions (OK sometimes with other minor insignificant changes to be absolutely …

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Re: Fastest 486 CPU with 8k L1?

Posted on 2019-11-19, 18:08

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by Intel486dx33

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But you need the overdrive CPU with 169 pins. It has an extra pin in the center edge of the CPU. So look carefully for the Intel overdrive CPU with the extra pin. If that's the problem, then be assured that the extra pin doesn't have any electrical function. All it does is to prevent user from …

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Re: Fastest 486 CPU with 8k L1?

Posted on 2019-11-19, 17:52

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by Intel486dx33

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I have an IBM PS/1 and it does work with Intel 486dx4-100 Overdrive CPU in primary CPU socket. Not the overdrive CPU socket. You need to set the jumper settings. By default most basic IBM PS/1 came with the Intel 486sx-25mhz So you need to change the jumpers or 33mhz. Use 486dx2-33 setting also The …

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Re: 2x CDROM Multimedia 486 computer upgrades ?

Posted on 2019-11-19, 04:24

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by Intel486dx33

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Well, 64k is fine for 8MB of RAM, but for 16MB it would be preferrable to have more. I doubt you'd notice much of a difference though. 64kb is still much better than 0kb. My dx-33 only had 64kb cache, and it was fine. The 2X CD-ROM drives do indeed seek quite a lot. The Sony drive you have is a …

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Re: Post photos of your favorite computer ad.

Posted on 2019-11-19, 04:13

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by Intel486dx33

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(1981) Osborne 1 computer

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Post photos of your favorite computer ad.

Posted on 2019-11-18, 19:27

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by Intel486dx33

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Macintosh Color Classic ad ( Sept 29, 1993 ) I probably would have bought this computer at $1080 price back in 1993 if I new more about the Mac. As the PC I purchased 486dx-33 costs $2400 with same size display.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-11-18, 18:49

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by Intel486dx33

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Arrived this week. 1) Micro-Young VLB 486 motherboard ( Made in USA ) 2) Mylex VLB 486 motherboard ( made in USA ) 3) 486 CPU fans.

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What type of cache fits here ?

Posted on 2019-11-18, 05:16

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by Intel486dx33

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What type of cache fits in this motherboard ?

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Re: What speaker setup are you using on your vintage machine?

Posted on 2019-11-18, 03:54

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by Intel486dx33

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Advent AV370 speakers with subwoofer and Yamaha YST-15 with subwoofer.

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Re: AST 486 computer upgrades ?

Posted on 2019-11-18, 02:37

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by Intel486dx33

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It depends on what you're going to be running. I'd say a DX-33 would let you run most DOS stuff up to about 1995, but after that there were DOS games that started needed Pentium power. A lot of the early multimedia titles were just regular VGA games with voice tracks tacked on on, but I managed to …

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Re: What upgrades will work with this computer ?

Posted on 2019-11-17, 20:54

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by Intel486dx33

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Well, to disable the onboard CPU you should probably have to set a jumper. Did you do that first? http://www.uncreativelabs.de/th99/m/A-B/31980.htm Use this. If the upgrade jumpers are set to "None" it should use the onboard CPU. Set it for the DX2 chip if you want to install a DX or DX2. The 5x86 …

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Re: Looking for CD-R writer/burner drives the late 90s

Posted on 2019-11-15, 18:12

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by Intel486dx33

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I liked Plextor Yamaha Sony HP The Plextor run smooth and quiet. The HP is known to break.

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Re: Could you give me advice on buying a new computer?

Posted on 2019-11-15, 18:06

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by Intel486dx33

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Well, If you just want 1080p gaining then you might was well get an iPad. With Retina display and build in UPS for power outages. Touch screen and everything you need. You can’t build a PC with iPad specs for the price of an iPad. $300 But can the ipad play crisis? It can play allot of games. They …

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Re: Asus VL/I 486SV2G (converted to X4) Build

Posted on 2019-11-14, 19:21

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by Intel486dx33

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The real question is can it run Win95 and play MP3’s ?

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Re: Good places to sell newer hardware?

Posted on 2019-11-14, 17:21

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by Intel486dx33

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Aside from eBay and places that only use PayPal both of witch I no longer trust, what are some good sites to sell newer computer hardware? I have a few newer top end parts I been wanting to sell and do want to risk getting scammed on eBay or by PayPal again. Thanks. In USA paypal has seller …

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Re: Adding a Fan to the Voodoo 3000? Powered by the card?

Posted on 2019-11-14, 16:46

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by Intel486dx33

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Cannot tell if the original heatsink without cooler is better or worse than the small heatsink with fan. I'm no expert in calculating how much heat each of these solutions can dissipate. However we can all agree that the original heatsink with a small (40-60mm) is the best way to go. Also removing …

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