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

Posted on 2020-09-23, 00:18

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Nice CRT to get for free! Compressed air can would do the trick. I had to clean my second hand CRTs thoroughly.. could smell the last owner as the tube warmed up lol Yeah, I was think of taking it to work and using the air compressor there. It would be good idea to let it sit and discharge and then …

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

Posted on 2020-09-22, 21:12

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So I found this SyncMaster 753df. She was really dusty so I opened her up and cleaned her as best as I could without touching anything dangerous. I got cold feet and only ended up cleaning the back cover instead. Clean enough I guess. At least it isn't tracking dust everywhere.

Re: Official Retro Game Wallpapers

Posted on 2020-09-20, 13:34

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akula65 wrote on 2020-09-20, 13:13: Check out Brad Custer's Wallpaper page on Inside Mac Games: http://www.insidemacgames.com/custer/desktops.php Oh wow. This is really great. Too bad some of them have the Mac logo on them. I'm not really into Macs. I suppose I could do some erasing in Photoshop.

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

Posted on 2020-09-20, 13:29

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I think you have a Epox GXA486SPM http://www.win3x.org/uh19/motherboard/show/6241 Maybe you can try to fit a SiS 85C496 BIOS from another board ? We don't have the bios for this exact board (until someone comes with one), but we have other boards with the same chipset that have bioses available, …

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

Posted on 2020-09-20, 13:24

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My greatest "dumpster find" of all time must be this Trinitron CRT... it was buried in a pile of discarded CRTs that had been left outside in the rain for an unknown length of time. I brought it home and left it indoors to dry out. For a year. And finally worked up the courage last month to apply …

Re: Official Retro Game Wallpapers

Posted on 2020-09-19, 22:14

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Remember folks, this is NOT just a Command and Conquer thread. This is an 'Officially Released Video Game Wallpapers' thread. So feel free to contribute. Or maybe we should drop the "official" and make it a 'General Retro Games Wallpaper' thread?

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

Posted on 2020-09-19, 20:44

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I've been interested in building a 486 computer. I found this mainboard at a recycler, but I never took it. I haven't been able to identify it. Regardless I asked the recycler to hold on to it. However I noticed that the EPROM is missing. Can I replace that thing?

Re: Where can I buy vintage hardware other from eBay?

Posted on 2020-09-19, 03:46

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Hi, Just wondering if there is another website to buy vintage hardware. I have several weird experience from eBay sellers who sell vintage hardware. Recently I tried to buy a 486 laptop, I sent seller a question about the LCD screen condition, this was the reply I got: "Hello...i am curious why did …

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

Posted on 2020-09-16, 22:14

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umm... you're only testing WITH a heatsink? right? just put a fan blowing air on it should be cool enough to touch. Good question. If it was used without a heatsink it could be toast. Of course I use a heatsink for any real testing. I will sometimes test it without heatsink really quick to see if …

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

Posted on 2020-09-16, 14:45

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Miphee wrote on 2020-09-16, 05:02: Press on the BGA chip carefully while it's on to see if it's a soldering issue. You could do the same with the RAM chips as well. That main chip gets so hot, its like asking to touch a hot stove.

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

Posted on 2020-09-16, 00:59

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Got the adapter for the 3500, but it doesn't work as I hoped. There's some artifacting and color issues. It may be due to me replacing one of the lost SMD capacitors with the wrong one. I just stole some random capacitor from another broken Voodoo3 and slapped it on. I dunno how I could find the …

Re: Official Retro Game Wallpapers

Posted on 2020-09-16, 00:45

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leileilol wrote on 2020-09-15, 02:46: None of those are public domain. its Fair Use, right? Errius wrote on 2020-09-15, 03:07: What games are these Command and Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Red Alert and one Unreal wallpaper

Re: Official Retro Game Wallpapers

Posted on 2020-09-14, 05:47

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More Command and Conquer

Re: Official Retro Game Wallpapers

Posted on 2020-09-14, 05:46

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Tiberian Sun

Official Retro Game Wallpapers

Posted on 2020-09-14, 05:45

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I've been looking for officially released wallpapers for some of my favorite games. I felt it was the most fitting to start a topic here. Please post whatever you have.

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

Posted on 2020-09-12, 02:07

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I agree with your sentiment about the purple octopus, but I am afraid even a dual-link DVI adaper will not fit . You need a P&D connector, AFAIK . See http://www.cablesonline.com/dvianddfpcab.html EDIT: Pretty sure you need something like this. https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Male-HD-15-Female- …

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

Posted on 2020-09-11, 23:28

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I do not think that will work . See https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=27699 I think I may be good. The adapter I bought was dual link. It spits out both analog and digital. That 3DFX breakout cable is too expensive and I'd rather not have that "octopus" sticking out the back. Yuck. I agree …

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

Posted on 2020-09-11, 22:49

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There is two on ebay right now. One is being sold for parts the the is used and a buy in now. I simply bought a DVI-to-VGA adapter https://www.ebay.com/itm/DVI-I-Digital-Dual-Link-Male-24-5-To-Vga-Adapter-Computer-Monitor-Adapter-USA/143610132478?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749 …

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

Posted on 2020-09-11, 20:22

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I finally found a V3 3500. Here's hoping she still works. Cool find, just put a heatsink on it before trying it, those things can get pretty hot. There is two on ebay right now. One is being sold for parts the the is used and a buy in now. I simply bought a DVI-to-VGA adapter https://www.ebay.com/ …

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

Posted on 2020-09-11, 03:24

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I finally found a V3 3500. Here's hoping she still works.

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