Re: Evolution of a Socket3 System to a POD @100MHz

Posted on 2025-04-11, 18:37

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The memory failure has nothing to do with Naming. I would bet on bad cache or memory. Try to increase the timings and bursts for cache and RAM in BIOS first. In second step deactivate the 2nd level cache in BIOS, to whether the cache is involved. In worst case you have to substitute cache or RAM.

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Re: XP build: P4 EE SL7Z4 + Asus Maximus Formula X38 + 7950 GX2 quad SLI

Posted on 2025-01-06, 22:45

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Quad sli unfortunately doesn't work very well, even under Windows XP and Windows 7 with NVIDIA chipset. I have experimented a lot with it (two of 7950GX2) and had the same experiences as everyone else before. Newer drivers didn‘t made it much better. https://www.computerbase.de/2006-08/test-nvidia- …

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Re: PCI graphics card for a strong 1997 build

Posted on 2024-12-15, 18:22

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I have a soft Spot for S3 Vision cards. Fast enough for anything you need 1997 (paarend with Voodoo 1) - for DOS and Windows, High Quality DAC, Maximum DOS compatibility. I would recommend a 4mB S3 968 variant with 220MHz DAC: - Elsa Winner 2000 Pro/X 4MB (or 8MB) - Elsa Winner 2000 AVI-4 (175MHz …

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Re: UMC U5S ...the "super" 486

Posted on 2024-11-24, 10:07

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A couple of years ago i did some Socket 3 benchmarks with a VLB system and 64Bit S3 Vision graphics card for DOS and Windows. Sadly i forgot an AmDX40. But related to the iDX50, the U5S33 should be on par with a AmDX40. The CxDX40 is clearly outperformed by the U5S. IMG_0842.jpeg IMG_0843.jpeg The …

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Re: Socket 5 CPU Upgrade Help

Posted on 2024-11-23, 19:49

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For maxing out S5 systems i would recommend PODPMT66X166 as the amperage of S5-spec. isn‘t supporting higher CPUs. Yes you can drive CPUs with more power in most cases, but the old HW will thank you and will last a long time if you stick to it. Otherwise take a S7 board.

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Re: Unknown OPTI Hunter VL/EISA Board - cfg file needed

Posted on 2024-10-25, 09:12

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Here ist the BIOS file. Maybe someone is able to find out the manufacturer.

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Re: Unknown OPTI Hunter VL/EISA Board - cfg file needed

Posted on 2024-10-10, 20:15

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Found it in mr_slugs EISA Archive under OPTI 407 Re: EISA configuration .CFG files. Does anyone have any?

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Unknown OPTI Hunter VL/EISA Board - cfg file needed

Posted on 2024-10-10, 19:36

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Hi all, I got this OPTI Hunter (82C691/696) VL/EISA Board and need the cfg file for configuration. Does anyone knows the Manufacturer, the name and/or has the cfg file? https://stason.org/TULARC/pc/motherboards/U/U … ED-486-407.html Filename IMG_0823.jpeg File size 1.9 MiB Views 330 views File …

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Re: Best AGP card for P4 2.8Ghz

Posted on 2024-09-23, 16:07

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I think all your graphics cards are suitable for a WinXP machine. If I had to choose, I would also take the 2600XT. It certainly won't be enough for late WinXP games, but for everything up to 2006, with a few compromises, it will do just fine. The Match is especially great for your S478 system. For …

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Re: Is the core 2 extreme qx 6700 considered a collectable/rare cpu?

Posted on 2024-04-13, 20:20

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The Kentsfield is nice for 1066 QDR FSB chipsets like i965 derivates and i975. The Q6700 with G0 stepping and 95W TDP makes the QX6700 with B3 stepping and 130W somehow obsolete. The best choice for 1066 QDR FSB systems would be the QX6800 (G0 stepping). So the QX6700 has currently much lower …

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Re: My VLB 486 (December 2022)

Posted on 2023-10-07, 05:13

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Which BIOS version did you try? I have this one, which ran fine with Am5x86 as i remember.

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Re: Best Graphic Cards for a 486DX4-133 System

Posted on 2023-08-16, 13:41

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Please keep in mind, that Windows will be slow with a resolution like 1280x1024. Even with a Am5x86 overclocked to 160MHz. It’s not true for VRAM cards like Vision 968 or Virge VX. If Windows at high resolutions an Color dephts is important, then you should avoid (FPM/EDO) DRAM cards. This cards …

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Re: Best Graphic Cards for a 486DX4-133 System

Posted on 2023-08-15, 06:16

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. That's why Voodoos were popular, after all. They allowed the poor guys with a weak machine to run current games. I completely agree with you, from the perspective of the 90s. From today's perspective, it looks a bit different. Games in 90s used to be considered smooth if they were over 15fps, …

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Re: Best Graphic Cards for a 486DX4-133 System

Posted on 2023-08-15, 05:20

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I wouldn't bother with 3D on a 486. Important are aspects like compatibility and speed in DOS good Win 3.x drivers and speed high color depths at common resolutions in Windows (e.g. 1280x1024x24bit for a 19"TFT monitor) reasonable refresh rates (70Hz+) at these resolutions a sharp picture. The PCI …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-07-22, 07:26

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I don‘t know why but there are versions with different prints. The date code from my CPU with IDT logo is CW37/99. The date code from the CPU here with WinChip logo is CW30/99

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-07-21, 20:41

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I am very glad that i got this guy last week. Filename IMG_1628.jpeg File size 727.17 KiB Views 2631 views File comment IDT Winchip W2A 233 File license CC-BY-4.0

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Re: Is there something like the ideal cpu for a specific gaming era

Posted on 2023-06-19, 15:01

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The ASUS P2B Supports the AGP Power via an onboard voltage regulator, the succsessor P3B uses the 3.3V Line from Power Supply. So you should look for a card with external power connector or a card with moderate power consumption. I would choose a fast, affordable 100MHz FSB P3, e.g. a P3 850 and a …

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Re: Athlon Slot A 1000 Voodoo 5500 Project

Posted on 2023-05-13, 20:05

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A slot Athlon is a great fit for a Voodoo 5. I have a similar system with a 950 Orion, but with a simpler cooler. With undervolting to 1.7V it stays very cool even in the well ventilated case and can live for a long time. The old boards definitely need fresh capacitors and the Athlon often has …

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Re: ASUS VL/I-486SV2GX4 - 5x86 X5 160MHz - OPL3 CT1600 - ET4000W32P - Midi Love

Posted on 2023-05-02, 17:29

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For DOS @320x240 your ET4000W32 is fine. Maybe UNIVBE can support VBE2.0 BIOS for your card and you are lucky with it, even in SVGA DOS modes.

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Re: ASUS VL/I-486SV2GX4 - 5x86 X5 160MHz - OPL3 CT1600 - ET4000W32P - Midi Love

Posted on 2023-05-01, 08:15

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NO! It’s a Chip from 1992 for ISA. The successor S3 928 is much better and with VLB/PCI/EISA Support, but even slower than the Vision Chips. If you are searching for cards with S3 Vision, you should look for their names from the vendor like: Miro Crystal 20SD, ELSA Winner 1000 Pro, Spea Mirage P64, …

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