Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today
Posted on 2023-07-06, 18:51
This thing “Purrs” like a Cat. Runs with very little resources. Idles at 0%-2% CPU utilization. Runs very good with the LSI HBA adapter 9211-8i More photos:
Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today
Posted on 2023-07-06, 18:47
Guys, this is the Best Computer Deal on eBay. The HP z440 Workstation/Server for about $100 USD See my post: https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=1155631#p1155631 I have mine setup as a cheap NAS with a bunch of old hard drives I had lying around. I have 8 Sata hard drives connected to the LSI HBA …
Re: Made in USA - Dell Optiplex 486
Posted on 2023-06-30, 05:40
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Made in USA - Dell Optiplex 486
Posted on 2023-06-30, 05:35
Restoring a “Made in USA” Dell Optiplex 486dx-33
Re: Apple M1 computer SSD
Posted on 2023-06-28, 18:37
I think Apple is losing customer base by building computers with non upgradeable/replaceable RAM and SSD. Even the 2013 Trash can Mac Pro had replaceable RAM and SSD. I heard sales of the M1 Macs is the lowest of all Macs
Re: Apple M1 computer SSD
Posted on 2023-06-23, 18:18
If you have a Mac with a Soldered on SSD you better have an external drive attached and perform daily backups of your data.
Re: Has anyone tried Wing Commander on a 386 SX-40?
Posted on 2023-06-22, 12:12
Works in my Made is USA 386sx-33 computer and in my 486dx4-100 computer too. On the 486 I think I had to disable cache in bios to slow the computer down to 386 speeds. See posts: Re: Made in USA 386
Re: Apple M1 computer SSD
Posted on 2023-06-22, 11:50
Yeah, I don’t know why they are using a 256gb SSD in a $799 computer when SSD cost is really inexpensive right now. A 512gb SSD will have twice the Read/Write endurance life span of a 256gb SSD. Those Macs with the 256gb SSDs are going to be the First Macs to Start failing and when they do you have …
Re: Apple Shady computer hacks.
Posted on 2023-06-20, 15:39
Steve Jobs said “We don’t ship JUNK” and “Build the Best computer and Don’t settle for anything less” I think Steve Jobs would be very upset about this.
Apple Silicon computer SSD
Posted on 2023-06-20, 14:41
Guys, What do you think about Apples Silicon Mac computer SSD’s that Apple is putting into the M1/M2 Apple Silicon Mac computers ? What Apple is doing is that the SSD controller is soldered onto the logic board. If that was NOT bad enough but Apple is using the same logic board ( motherboard ) for …
Re: Best ISA Sound Cards to Pair with Dream Blaster X2 GS ?
Posted on 2023-06-19, 22:19
Most DOS Games only read as the requirements to be a x86 computer with sound card, SVGA , and maybe a CDROM too. But to actually hear and see and play the game as the creators intended you need some good specific equipment and speakers.
Re: Blood silver "Double T"
Posted on 2023-06-19, 15:46
I have 3 of these Cooler Master Aluminum cases I want to build in I just have not gotten around to it. Nice case.
Re: Best ISA Sound Cards to Pair with Dream Blaster X2 GS ?
Posted on 2023-06-19, 15:10
Well, I am NOT familiar with what sound devices need to be used for which games and music recordings ? Someone should make a list of which sound and video components to use for each game. The DreamBlaster is General Midi compatible, so any game that supports General MIDI will be able to use it. A …
Re: Best ISA Sound Cards to Pair with Dream Blaster X2 GS ?
Posted on 2023-06-19, 14:02
Well, I am NOT familiar with what sound devices need to be used for which games and music recordings ? Someone should make a list of which sound and video components to use for each game.
Re: Orpheus II soundcard thread
Posted on 2023-06-19, 12:22
Does it make sense to put a “Dream Blaster X2 GS MIDI Module” on this sound card or do you not need to ?
Best ISA Sound Cards to Pair with Dream Blaster X2 GS ?
Posted on 2023-06-19, 11:24
Hi Guys, What ISA Sound cards do you think are best to pair with the “Dream Blaster X2 GS” MIDI module ?
HP Vectra VE ( Quiet Desktop PC )
Posted on 2023-06-15, 20:09
These HP Vectra VE computers were a welcome product to the HP family line of computers. They were powerful with Pentium-lll CPU's and integrated Matrox G200 graphics chips. Without a Case fan or CPU fan these computers ran fairly quiet. Perfect for Small Office, or Home Multimedia PC with Gaming. …
Re: What do you drive?
Posted on 2023-06-13, 23:18
“I Feel the Need for Speed” In Silicon valley we "Ride to WIN" "Malibu Grand Prix" was a Family Arcade fun center with Baseball Batting cages, Basket ball hoops, Arcade games, Food, Drinks, Formula-1 cars and Ferrari F-40's It was a Fun place to go and hang out on the weekends back in 1990's. Its …
Re: Can you identify this PC?
Posted on 2023-06-12, 12:06
Looks like an AT clone probably a 286 with a knee.
Re: Orpheus II soundcard thread
Posted on 2023-06-11, 13:26
What MS-Windows version works Best with this card for Full Support in games ?
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