Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2022-06-03, 11:46

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by canthearu

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A work in progress, the damaged PCB could make for some cool wall art in future. :) This was soundcard #1 back in the day. These days I already have an SB 2.0 clone, but these things are getting a bit rare now and it's a fun challenge. Wait, what? You actually desoldered everything from the board? …

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Re: MK8330 : new soundcard based on the CMI 8330 chipset

Posted on 2022-06-02, 21:58

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by canthearu

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I do like this. Seems reasonably priced. Might grab one!

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2022-05-30, 11:55

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by canthearu

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You could combine both methods .... use freeze to break the heatsink off, then a little bit of brake cleaner over several hours on the remaining epoxy only just to break it down and remove it.

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Re: XTIDE Hard Drive Recommendation

Posted on 2022-05-29, 04:30

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by canthearu

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Since the origional poster has a PC5150,and mentions an XTIDE v2 card, this almost has to be 8bit ide, no? Or does the XTIde card manage to talk 16 bit to the hard drive and 8bitto the computer? The modern XT-IDE buffers 16 bit transfers from the hard drive and puts them onto the 8 bit bus. The XT- …

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Re: AW744L II - YMF744 - AOpen Cobra Sound Card - Install SB-Link Header

Posted on 2022-05-29, 03:26

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by canthearu

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I did this same mod on the same aopen cobra card, but only soldered on the SBLink header, not the resistors. It seems to work perfectly. Is there any concern with not populating the 10k ohms for R49 and R50 ? This card is amazing.. perfect for my DOS/win98 rig! The resistors are pullup resistors .. …

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Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.

Posted on 2022-05-28, 16:29

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by canthearu

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It's much better to post the ad, and when someone responds, tell them the location and time where they can pick it up. That way if it is something that they are willing to drive some distance to pick up, they can be sure it will be there when they arrive. If I could be sure these would be there, I …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-05-28, 16:19

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by canthearu

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1) Now that's a case. Put a sticker on it saying hood release. Will I need to install a latch release cable? But yeah, I think these flip top cases are among the coolest of the old AT cases. Although, the chunky red power switches on the sides of old XT based computers are stupidly satisfying to …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-05-28, 10:25

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by canthearu

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I'm seriously worried people here are wearing their IBM model M's out whilst complaining on the prices of them. It is actually a good idea to use a terrible membrane keyboard if you are writing complaints on the internet. You can't feed the complaint anger properly if you aren't typing on a …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-05-28, 09:42

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by canthearu

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Well, I've been away for a while, indulging in building a brand new computer and playing with that for several months! However, back to doing some retro stuff, I finally swallowed my pride and just paid outright ($160AU) for one of these cases off the bay: s-l1600.jpg s-l1600 (1).jpg (sellers photos …

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Re: What game are you playing now?

Posted on 2022-05-01, 03:30

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by canthearu

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Healers were also in good demand in FF14 when I was playing. (was by far my favorite task in FF14)

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-05-01, 03:02

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by canthearu

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I only use SCSI in older computers I value as part of my collection. the cards, cables and drives are dirt cheap and I have hundreds upon hundreds of each with access to even more. they were designed for server use and if they have low hours, will last decades more. they perform well, give you the …

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Re: Have you opened your SC-55 to check the battery inside?

Posted on 2022-01-23, 23:27

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by canthearu

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If it is a MKII, make sure you have the input selector switch in the correct position before you turn it on. If it already on, unplug it, and plug it back in after changing the switch.

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Re: Need help with my 486 build — Won't always POST

Posted on 2022-01-08, 01:56

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by canthearu

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Great to hear you sorted it out. 486 configuration jumpers ... I hear you loud and clear on that one!

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Re: Win9x build, CPU and voltage question, recapping motherboard

Posted on 2021-12-31, 00:37

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by canthearu

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I have recapped the abit board and it starts up but shows both my 450MHz cpus as 300MHz. Guessing the fsb is set to 66? Also, CT4810 or CT4670 for windows pci audio? Yep, Need to set FSB to 100mhz to get 450mhz output from PII-450 CPUs. CT4670 (Sound Blaster Live!) is generally superior for …

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Re: Aladdin slowdown issue in pure DOS

Posted on 2021-12-30, 06:49

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by canthearu

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Double check A20 gate is set to fast/chipset. Maybe this game does lots of switching of this?

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Re: Fastest video card for pci only 233mmx

Posted on 2021-12-30, 04:51

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by canthearu

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I've actually got a geforce 2 MX in PCI format ... they do exist. but the fan is noisy on it, making it bad for actual real world use. Regarding the DVI vs VGA thing, get yourself a samsung 17/19 inch LCD monitor with VGA Inputs, it opens up so many more options. As usual ... asking the build the " …

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Re: Fastest video card for pci only 233mmx

Posted on 2021-12-30, 02:28

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by canthearu

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I would say, probably either a geforce 2 mx pci, or Radeon 9xxx pci card, are going to be the "quickest" kinds of compatible cards. But ugghh, if you are seriously into playing 3d accelerated games, you will really want a faster CPU ... a midrange PII or PIII just does things so much better if you …

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Re: Need help with my 486 build — Won't always POST

Posted on 2021-12-30, 02:22

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by canthearu

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I'd try contact cleaner in ALL the ISA, VLB memory and maybe CPU socket as a first thing. Second, would be to change the PSU. If the capacitors in the PSU are marginal, warming them up will often get them working normally. Motherboard capacitors are unlikely to be bad ... I simply don't see this …

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Re: SB16 CT2980 With CQM Chip - Cant get Music/FM To work

Posted on 2021-12-28, 01:13

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by canthearu

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Yep, UNISOUND is awesome in that it so easily configures the vast majority of the different types of SB16 cards .... whereas creative's utilities are a steaming pile of garbage. 😀

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Re: Win9x build, CPU and voltage question, recapping motherboard

Posted on 2021-12-28, 01:10

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by canthearu

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https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/aluminium-capacitors/7083469 Hmm, Panasonic FR at 8mm Diam x 20mm Height https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/aluminium-capacitors/1458470 Pansonic FS series would also work fine. 8mm Diam x 15mm Height.

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