Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-09-30, 08:32

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Some people gave me flack when I mercilessly binned some filthy cases recently, after removing the bits I could actually use (and were worth cleaning). Well, as dirty as this: https://tweakers.net/ext/f/WfzJFf9L4ZEDO2T70hKhklde/full.png That's mainly cigarette tar, mixed with generous helpings of …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-09-30, 08:15

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A pair is ISA GoldStar controllers for my 486 motherboards. These are super easy to configure with silk screen configuration markings.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-09-30, 04:24

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Intel Overdrive CPU for my 486sx IBM PS/1 consultant 1993 169 pin ( hard to find )

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-09-29, 18:54

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Got a Zalman Fatal1ty case. This thing is a TANK ! A real BEAST of a CASE . Weighs allot. Thick 5mm Aluminum. Going to build a killer gaming computer out of it.

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Re: EZ Win-NT 3.51 Build

Posted on 2018-09-29, 13:12

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A picture is worth a thousand words.

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Re: I am ready to build an AMD-K6-3+ / Voodoo-3 computer

Posted on 2018-09-29, 07:50

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appiah4 wrote: Go on amazon and do a search for StarTech Serial Thanks. There is an ISA and PCI version. Perfect.

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Re: I am ready to build an AMD-K6-3+ / Voodoo-3 computer

Posted on 2018-09-29, 07:45

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No ISA sound card? So you don't plan to use this system for pure DOS gaming, only from within Windows? On a system like this I would prefer a PS/2 mouse, but I guess the AT board is the limiting factor here. You'd need a PCI to PS/2 card, and a lot of your slots are already populated... I purchase …

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Re: EZ Win-NT 3.51 Build

Posted on 2018-09-29, 07:38

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Posts with Photos get more hits and they are more understandable. Easy YES, NOT entirely period correct. Windows NT 3.51 - 1995 Pentium ll - 1997 Sound Blaster 16 - 1992 And YES, WinNT 3.51 came in a CD install disk too so a CDROM was required. So if you have a CDROM drive you most likely have a …

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Re: EZ Win-NT 3.51 Build

Posted on 2018-09-28, 21:25

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More photos

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EZ Win-NT 3.51 Build

Posted on 2018-09-28, 21:24

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Here is how to Easily build a WinNT 3.51 computer. Really Easy to build and drivers are included in WinNT 3.51 Hardware Specs: Motherboard - Intel Shuttle Slot-1 or any bare bones Slot-1 motherboard should do. CPU - Intel 233mhz or greater. RAM - 128mb. Graphics - S3 trio 64 , PCI Audio - Sound …

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Re: Asus CUSL2 Pentium-3 933mhz.

Posted on 2018-09-28, 20:39

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by Intel486dx33

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More photos

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Asus CUSL2 Pentium-3 933mhz.

Posted on 2018-09-28, 20:38

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Just for fun. Build Specs: Motherboard - Asus CUSL2 Socket 370 CPU - Intel Pentium-3 , 933mhz. RAM - 512mb Graphics - Voodoo-3 3000 AGP Audio - Sound Blaster Live 5.1 PCI Network - Intel 10/100 Hard-drive - Seagate 160gb 72000rpm IDE DVD-RW Floppy Case - Lian Li OS - ME It's actually overclocked at …

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Re: Pentium DOS 6.22 Retro Gaming Machine: My Third Retro Build

Posted on 2018-09-28, 18:44

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by Intel486dx33

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You can try the Yamaha YMF-724 XG PCI card. They are inexpensive and there are DOS drivers available too. This card support MIDI playback and OPL3. Offers good sound too. Card https://www.ebay.com/itm/AOPEN-AW744L-II-Yamaha-XG-YMF744-YMF724-OPL3-PCI-retro-sound-card-NEW-NO-BOX/283171215892?hash= …

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Re: Dell Optiplex 433/L Restore

Posted on 2018-09-28, 18:37

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As for the PSU, it appears to be a run of the mill AT unit. Pin out is the same of every other PSU I've come across. And I have two for this model of machine both check out ok, voltages within normal range and work fine on other AT boards. Caps are probably the culprit but figuring out the exact …

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Re: I am ready to build an AMD-K6-3+ / Voodoo-3 computer

Posted on 2018-09-28, 18:29

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The SB Pro 2 sticks out like a sore thumb; you really don't need or want that card in this system because of the noise level alone. Even if you want genuine OPL3 in a decent ISA card, there are way better options out there, and you do not want to be deprived of things like A3D and EAX in a Voodoo 3 …

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Re: Asus CUSL2 build advice ?

Posted on 2018-09-28, 02:08

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Okay, Something is not right with this motherboard setup. At first I set all the DIP switched for 133mhz ram and 133mhz CPU and it worked fine for a day. The next day it would not boot. So in order to use the soft CPU menu in the bios and bypass the CPU DIP switch settings on the motherboard, you …

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Re: I am ready to build an AMD-K6-3+ / Voodoo-3 computer

Posted on 2018-09-27, 20:19

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So as of Now, Here is the build list: Motherboard - Soyo SY-5EHM CPU - AMD K6-3 450 going to over clock to 550mhz. RAM - 256mb CL2 Graphics - Voodoo-3 3000 AGP Audio - Sound Blaster Pro 2 . Network - Intel 10/100 CDROM - Sony Slot loading 16x HD - 160gb 72000rpm Seagate. PSU - 500 watt ATX Case - …

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Re: I am ready to build an AMD-K6-3+ / Voodoo-3 computer

Posted on 2018-09-27, 20:16

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I also have a 3dfx Voodoo Banshee PCI if the Voodoo-3 AGP is too much for this CPU. I'd keep the Voodoo3 in this machine. It seems like the best combination as the 3dfx drivers were well optimized for 3DNow! and lets be honest, the Voodoo3 3000 is no beast either. The perfect pairing. I'd keep the …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-09-27, 19:02

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Is this an 8-bit Adlib Clone sound card? https://img.letgo.com/images/5b/9e/da/5e/5b9eda5e6926538dffb991153f0a8347.jpeg Do you need an Adlib card if you have a Sound card with a built in Yamaha YMFxxx Chip that Supports OPL3 playback ? E.G. SB Pro 2 Turtle Beach Monte Carlo Yamaha Audition Media …

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Re: I am ready to build an AMD-K6-3+ / Voodoo-3 computer

Posted on 2018-09-27, 18:56

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by Intel486dx33

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I also have a 3dfx Voodoo Banshee PCI if the Voodoo-3 AGP is too much for this CPU.

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