Re: Socket 8 to 370 Interposer Tweaker

Posted on 2023-01-18, 00:17

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your first post didn't quite make it clear if you already have one, so just letting you know I do in case you need any specific detail, I might not be quick with replies but I'll get to it eventually I hope. Filename powerleapPL-ProII_01.jpg File size 504.74 KiB Views 780 views

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Re: Can anyone identify this PCI video card?

Posted on 2023-01-10, 21:25

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https://i.imgur.com/SCCx2oV.jpg S3 Virge GX2 there's been a thread on this before ^^ ID this S3 PCI video card.

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Re: Help identifying Socket 7 Mainboard

Posted on 2022-12-30, 13:13

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seems to be this one: https://theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/pcchips-m567 the chipset listed seems to be incorrect?

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-12-24, 22:55

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I'm about to give this hobby up. I specifically told the guy to pack it in a cardboard box and use tons of bubble wrap, ESPECIALLY on the front bezel. I told him I'll pay extra and he told me I'm good. yeah, I told myself that multiple times already after having stuff arrive broken after …

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Re: What’s you Favorite ISA Sound Card ?

Posted on 2022-11-19, 02:44

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SB16 CT17xx, because a) it has the old DSP (no hanging-note bug) b) uses jumpers/needs no Creative software c) has that fat, bassy Noise Blaster sound (like old Genesis/Mega Drive) 🥲 ^this the "fat" sound is really enjoyable, I'll take that over less noise on newer cards any day. and for OPL2 I …

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Re: VGA Capture Thread

Posted on 2022-11-19, 02:37

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analog signals don't have "pixels" per se, 320x200 is output line-doubled in VGA cards hence why it gets recognized as 720x400 usually because it has 400 active lines, now the horizontal resolution is just a matter of sampling hence why you have to sometimes fiddle with the settings to get a pixel- …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-11-04, 23:52

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yeah, I saw a scrap lot with a barely visible adlib gold in it sell for over €2000 without the condition of the card even being clearly visible. Reminds me of this $40 "assorted electronics" listing I grabbed off kijiji in 2020. assd_stuff.png Where's waldo? yeah that's how about I got mine …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-10-27, 11:43

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8 days left with 47 bids ..already at $575 AUD..yeaaaa that sumbitch is gonna break some ones bank. adlib_gold.png Now that's some broken bank. Never really understood the desire for these when other cards such as the audiotrix pro are both better and rarer. amusing note: if the image is named " …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-09-17, 12:20

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I hope you put a heatsink on there 😉

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-09-05, 21:24

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it came inside a PC, so definitely used ^^ but seeing how the rest of the PC was quite dusty this probably was a later addition.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-09-05, 11:53

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what a beautiful card :3 Filename hardware40_96.jpg File size 404.69 KiB Views 983 views

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Re: Are serial/bus mice compatible with PS/2?

Posted on 2022-09-01, 01:56

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bus mice don't necessarily always use round connectors, but if it's a 9-pin mini DIN that's most likely a bus mouse. also while some PS/2 mice do still offer serial compatibility I definitely would not say "most" serial mice are PS/2 compatible, if it is it sometimes mentions so on the label on the …

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Re: can anyone recommend a cologne?

Posted on 2022-08-28, 12:13

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chris2021 wrote on 2022-08-28, 12:10: Amd linseed oil. I prefer that one to intel's too 😁

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Re: ebay enters the ashbin of history

Posted on 2022-08-28, 12:12

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DosFreak wrote on 2022-08-28, 10:36: Yay another ebay complaint thread. Thinking about setting up one thread for these instead of multiple annoying ones. how about a complaint thread about ebay complaint threads? 😁

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Re: can anyone recommend a cologne?

Posted on 2022-08-28, 12:09

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old electronics smell not good enough?

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Re: Retro motherboards with onboard video and audio.

Posted on 2022-08-27, 16:40

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There are tons of such motherboards… but my favourite for today is Fujitsu-Siemens D990! Socket7, Intel 430TX, Matrox Mystique video, Crystal sound, hardware wavetable and upgrades. yeah, that's another one of my favorites that I wanted to post, mine even came with the VRAM upgrade module but is …

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Re: Retro motherboards with onboard video and audio.

Posted on 2022-08-26, 00:58

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are we strictly speaking about chipsets or just onboard graphics/sound in general? ^^ then one of my favorites probably has to be this A-Trend ATC6254M with a Voodoo 3 and Yamaha YMF740C onboard ^^ Filename hardware40_54.jpg File size 377.41 KiB Views 745 views

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Re: Which Sound Blaster Card for ISA slot

Posted on 2022-08-25, 16:12

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dionb wrote on 2022-08-25, 14:39: The very oldest SB16(CT1730-1790) are similar, but are very noisy. I feel like this is a bit of an overblown issue, yes, they are technically noisy, but that doesn't really take away from how good they sound, personally I prefer the sound of the CT1740 cards to a …

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Re: The relative cost of retro computing - It's not always as bad as you think

Posted on 2022-08-24, 23:02

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I have a feeling that a constant usage of vintage hardware may only ruin an aura of mystery that surrounds them. You'll quickly realize that it's not some magical ancient device, but nothing more than a dull old piece of junk. So for me personally it is mostly tinkering and trying to get it working …

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Re: Strange card connector on this industrial SBC

Posted on 2022-08-24, 07:24

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dionb wrote on 2022-08-23, 14:00: You need a PISA backplane. for this one you technically need no backplane at all, it has everything on board and can be run completely independent if you don't want to add any other add-on cards.

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