Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-11-09, 00:56

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by Intel486dx33

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I have a ThinkPad 380D, R40, and T42. How does the audio sound for DOS games on the 380D? I notice it has a CS4236 in it. There's a 380D locally that I could grab (looks in good shape, and from the photos I'm pretty sure it has a TFT display), but I've been hesitant on it because I have a 600X and …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-11-08, 19:37

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by Intel486dx33

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Everyone in this hobby should own an older ThinkPad at some point. Even if it is a late IBM one with Pentium M. New laptops don't even come close to what these were. Just picked up and old one. 755CD with 486dx4-100 CPU. I will try to restore it. I have another one laying around so hopefully I can …

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Re: What upgrades will work with this computer ?

Posted on 2019-11-08, 19:17

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by Intel486dx33

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I inserted some CPU’s in this computer but was only able to get one to work. I tried AMD 5x86 and Intel 50mhz, and Cyrix 66mhz. But none would work. The only one that worked was a 486dx2-33mhz. So do you think an Intel 486dx2-66mhz should would also ?

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Re: Fastest rig you have running winxp 32bit

Posted on 2019-11-08, 19:10

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by Intel486dx33

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It was an HP z800 with dual 6-core Xeons ( 12-core, 24-threads total ). Same as a 12-core Mac Pro ( 2009 thru 2012 ). 48gb of ram. PCIe SSD 4x hard-drives. Blue ray drive. Sound Blaster Audigy 2 zs with live drive. I was a BIG Loud beast of a computer. Fully supported in WinXP.

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Re: HP Vectra VL/5 200

Posted on 2019-11-08, 06:55

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by Intel486dx33

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Nice clean case. You probably want and ISA NIC like the “3com 3c509b etherlink-3” Or An “Intel Pro 10 ISA” These provide good support for DOS, Win3x and Win95/98 WInNT3x and WinNT4x and Win2000 Etc....

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-11-07, 20:13

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by Intel486dx33

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Also this minitower. I bought this PC mostly because of this case - I wanted to have one for a long time. It's in nice condition. Unfortunately BAM-12 (Suntac) 286 motherboard is beyond repair due to corrosion. ST157A HDD doesn't seem to work as well. IMG_20191107_170030.jpg IMG-20191107-WA0025. …

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Re: What upgrades will work with this computer ?

Posted on 2019-11-07, 20:10

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by Intel486dx33

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Here is the sound card hardware. It’s a Media Vision PAS 16 SL edition. And a Sony CDROM drive. ( CDU31A ) What software package do I need to get this to work. I currently have a hard drive loaded with DOS 6.22 I do not currently have the CDROM or sound card working.

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

Posted on 2019-11-07, 17:32

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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

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

Posted on 2019-11-07, 15:54

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by Intel486dx33

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Yes, For 1080p gaming it can be done fo less. But you still want to build your own computer if you want to choose your own components. Just like back in 1993. 6-core CPU 16mb ram 1080p display Good motherboard with WiFi , Sound optional if you want to add a Sound Blaster ? NVme SSD Hard drive for …

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

Posted on 2019-11-07, 09:13

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by Intel486dx33

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Today is NO different than the old 486 era of 1992-94. If you want to play computer games then your best bet is build your own computer. Or you can buy an iMac for $3000. https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/173/576/Wat8.jpg?1315930535 Yes, it’s the same scenario today that it was in …

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Re: What CPU upgrade will work in this motherboard ?

Posted on 2019-11-07, 08:34

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by Intel486dx33

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You'll have to consult the manual. The earlier 486 boards with the soldered CPUs could sometimes only take PGA chips with a 487 pinout (i487sx, overdrive ODP or 3rd party upgrade with a 487SX jumper), but it looks like your board uses a 238 pin socket, which in my opinion is a good sign that it can …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-11-07, 03:43

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by Intel486dx33

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BloodyCactus wrote: badmojo wrote: Intel486dx33 wrote: Two Tseng ET4000AX. Wow they're EXACTLY alike. hmm well the seller was selling them as new and had a bunch so, probably no co-incedence either 😀 Oh Yeah, They are brand new alright. Even the sealed bag has never been open. They look immaculate. …

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Multimedia computer, 2x CDROM, 486 upgrades ?

Posted on 2019-11-06, 22:38

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by Intel486dx33

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This is an AST Bravo LC2 4/33s computer. What CPU upgrades do you think will work in this computer ? It has on onboard Intel i486sx CPU. I would like to upgrade it to a 486dx2-66 or maybe an AMD 5x86-133-P75 or Intel 486dx4-100 CPU ? Which CPU upgrades do you think will work in this computer ? It is …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-11-06, 22:21

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by Intel486dx33

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Two Tseng ET4000AX.

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AST Bravo LC2 4/33s (486) Multimedia computer ( 1993 )

Posted on 2019-11-06, 21:08

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by Intel486dx33

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Hi, I have a computer to restore. It is an AST Bravo LC2 4/33s. ( Model 173m ) Made in USA by AST corp. of Texas I think. But they where head quartered in LA. California. This must have been the first model Multimedia PC build by AST. Build date is 1993 I think but this would have been a very …

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Re: Help ID this Motherboard ?

Posted on 2019-11-06, 18:45

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by Intel486dx33

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Oh, IBM acquired the Silicon Valley based Mylex corp. for 240 million back in 1999.

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

Posted on 2019-11-06, 18:26

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by Intel486dx33

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Today is NO different than the old 486 era of 1992-94. If you want to play computer games then your best bet is build your own computer. Or you can buy an iMac for $3000. If you want to choose your own sound card and video card and CPU and 4K display and motherboard. Then you want to build your own. …

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Re: Culling the herd

Posted on 2019-11-06, 18:08

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by Intel486dx33

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I would just keep them all because you will just regret it later and and up purchasing even more computers for even more money as these old computers are becoming scarce.

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Help ID this Motherboard ?

Posted on 2019-11-06, 18:02

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by Intel486dx33

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Does anyone know anything about this motherboard company ? It is made by Mylex Corp. ( model MVi486 ). Also where can I get a manual and jumper settings info.

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Re: Battle of the Made in U.S.A 486 computers.

Posted on 2019-11-04, 09:48

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by Intel486dx33

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Caluser2000 wrote: Really scratching now aren't you? Title reads Battle of the Made in U.S.A 486 computers. Yet the content is just components. I am going to start bench marking soon. Thanks for being patient. I am Still gathering up items. If you know of any please let me know.

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