Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-09-01, 14:09

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by Ydee

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Unexpected surprise with the no-name slotket I bought: the PCB says it can only get the voltage as low as 1.6v but the included manual (which has what looks like Japanese on the other side) actually specifies both CPU voltage passthrough and DIP settings to go as low as 1.3v. Doesn't the slotket …

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Re: GeForce4 vs. GeForce FX?

Posted on 2021-09-01, 12:52

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by Ydee

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So what was the final verdict of the jury in the end? Which one is better for W98 (DX6-8) gaming? GF4 (4x00Ti, MX440, 460) or FX (56xx, 57xx, 59xx)?

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Re: Table Fog & 8-bit Paletted Textures

Posted on 2021-08-31, 17:01

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by Ydee

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Joseph_Joestar wrote on 2021-08-31, 15:06: Here are my Thief2 saves: OK, thanks - I will try it this week.

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Re: Table Fog & 8-bit Paletted Textures

Posted on 2021-08-31, 13:36

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by Ydee

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Warlord wrote on 2021-08-31, 11:05: Thrown in some other cards like savage 2000 and stuff like that to see if anyone else besides 3dfx can render the game properly. Where in Thief is the scene? I could try some more graphics.

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Re: Sound Blaster Pro 2 for sale (CT1600) - worth the risk?

Posted on 2021-08-30, 14:15

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by Ydee

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[Unfortunately these are the current prices. 330E + shipping was actually a 'good' price for a Voodoo 5 5500 that looked as new in the original package. And fully functional. That's what I meant. Yours was not, and for that so much money is too much, even if it has a complete package, I think. …

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Re: Sound Blaster Pro 2 for sale (CT1600) - worth the risk?

Posted on 2021-08-30, 13:06

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by Ydee

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Fortunately, happy ending for you! 352 euros for even a nice makeover V5 5500 is a bit much.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-08-30, 12:41

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by Ydee

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I like to buy whole systems definitely worth that $30 gamble! Yes, I was lucky. Similar to another offer where the seller stated that the computer hummed when turned on, nothing more - he had no monitor. But all three of the LEDs were on in the photography, so I assumed the HDD was working and pc …

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Re: I broke the retention clip on this Socket 7 ZIF socket. How difficult is it to replace?

Posted on 2021-08-29, 15:20

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by Ydee

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I had the same problem on Asus, luckily I had a three-eye clasp that solved it. The radiator sits straight even though only one tooth holds it on one side. Because of the capacitors, the clasp had to be bent. Lesson learned: wanting to use the socket A radiator on the socket 7 is not always a good …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-08-29, 15:06

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by Ydee

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I like to buy whole systems from offers that don't show exactly what the system contains. The photo shows only that the keyboard is a DIN (Mitsumi) and a case minitower, probably a baby AT. Linux system, so at least the first Pentium? At worst, there might have been some PCChips trash inside, at …

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Re: Intel shuttle socket 7 motherboard ?

Posted on 2021-08-24, 15:59

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by Ydee

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Intel486dx33 wrote on 2021-08-24, 10:10: But the fan connector fits the motherboard fan header right and provides for fan speed control. Better say "rpm monitoring", fan speed I understand as fan rpm control. I haven't seen it on the socket (super) 7 mpbos yet, it has to be supported by super I/O …

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Re: Asus P5A-B - ATX case solution?

Posted on 2021-08-24, 15:45

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by Ydee

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Some ATX cases have holes for both mobos format - (ATX and AT) and PCI fits for both too. I have two of them. Only backplate is different, of course.

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Re: Varta's out. Now what?

Posted on 2021-08-22, 16:08

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by Ydee

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Li-(Ion, Pol) batteries have different charging characteristics, so they can't simply be plugged into an existing circuit. NiMHs aren't the exact replacement for NiCd batteries either, but from rechargeable ones the closest. Can also be used non-rechargeable, but with a protective diode, blocking …

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Re: Varta's out. Now what?

Posted on 2021-08-22, 14:34

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by Ydee

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You can still buy some NiMH 3,6V rechargeable battery, compatible with old NiCd 3,6V, if You don´t have external abttery pins on Your mobo https://uk.farnell.com/c/batteries-chargers/b … ry-voltage=3.6v Of course, You can use pack of 3x1,2V in serial connection.

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Re: Varta's out. Now what?

Posted on 2021-08-22, 11:12

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by Ydee

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I dont know, what is consensus - for me is solution CR2032 holder on external battery pins and desoldering leaked 3,6V Varta...

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Re: What’s a Good Win95 video card with 3D acceleration ?

Posted on 2021-08-22, 11:05

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by Ydee

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blurks wrote on 2021-08-21, 20:47: Could you finally stop feeding the troll please? But seems like the Troll is very hungry, unfortunatelly...

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Re: Compaq Portable II Woes

Posted on 2021-08-18, 11:56

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by Ydee

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Here You can download service guide for Your Compaq with error codes and possible solutions: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01135128

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Re: compaq 7599 doesnt like radeon 7000 pro pci

Posted on 2021-08-17, 09:35

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by Ydee

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Graphics card will very likely be fine, but some older boards simply do not cooperate with newer PCI cards. I had the same problem on another Compaq machine (Deskpro EN SFF) - neither the TNT2 M64 nor the Rage Pro LT, which work in newer mobos, worked in the PCI slot. Only black screen - the image …

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Re: ASUS K7V Slot A - strange behaviour (advice needed)

Posted on 2021-08-16, 14:49

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by Ydee

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Does the mfg of the originals have an eBay store? There are a ton of different listings and would like to make sure I get an original. The original was designed and created (according to web sources) in Germany, The Chinese just "initially" took over and started production. On Ebay, Ali and …

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Re: What should I upgrade in my new Windows 98 gaming build?

Posted on 2021-08-16, 14:15

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by Ydee

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Surely you need some of this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Retro-Mouse-Mat/23895/bn_7023421647

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Re: ASUS K7V Slot A - strange behaviour (advice needed)

Posted on 2021-08-15, 13:07

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by Ydee

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I really don't know about the versions and how many clones there are. I just want to buy some and I came across this link: http://www.hezkyden.cz/archiv/tc1-a-cinske-padelky/ That's why I wanted to know what version he had when he was happy with it and it worked.

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