Re: Looking for Information: Melco Buffalo HP6-MX800

Posted on 2022-10-18, 18:11

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I was able to clock it down to a 4x multiplier my 366 device (goes up to 5.5x) using the DIP switches. With at 50MHz FSB, it runs at 200MHz in an old Socket 5 motherboard :) Great to hear :D The oldest thing I have that can take socket adapters right now is a iWill super socket 7 board. I got power …

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Re: FC-PGA to PPGA Socket 370 DIY Socket Adapter Using Ebay PCB

Posted on 2022-10-02, 20:50

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An updated from the seller. He sent me this information but I'm not sure what to make of it. Yes, my adapter can help you make to work a FCPGA CPU on PPGA socket. However, it is not simple and I did not test it with BP6. Technically, five key points must be considered. a. #BLCK/CLKREF (y33) b. # …

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Re: AWE64 Legacy

Posted on 2022-10-01, 11:34

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hard1k wrote on 2022-10-01, 10:44: Hi guys! We don't have any boxed assembled cards anymore, and there are only a very few bare PCBs left. We'll consider a second batch once the current turmoil is over. Great to hear there is still a possibility in the future for a second batch! I'd also be …

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Re: FC-PGA to PPGA Socket 370 DIY Socket Adapter Using Ebay PCB

Posted on 2022-09-28, 22:50

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Sphere478 wrote on 2022-09-28, 21:27: Re: Socket 370 Tweaker Here is a thread I am using for compiling info for a future adapter. I will cross link your thread. Thank you for adding my thread. Glad to see there's a thread about various adapters and mods related to socket 370.

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FC-PGA to PPGA Socket 370 DIY Socket Adapter Using Ebay PCB

Posted on 2022-09-28, 21:13

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Hi, I was reading up on other posts about the ebay PCB used for converting Tualatins to run on FC-PGA sockets and saw that someone had noticed it was based on the Lin-Lin Adapters. Knowing that the Lin-Lin Adapters could also be configured to convert FC-PGA to PPGA, I was wondering if anybody knew …

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Re: Orpheus II soundcard thread

Posted on 2022-07-25, 12:51

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Is it possible to record a guitar through a microphone through this sound card? What version of Windows is it for? How much RAM is needed?(translated from google) I have no idea how you ended up here and interested in this card but I can guarantee you that this is not the hardware for your intended …

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Re: Orpheus II soundcard thread

Posted on 2022-07-24, 17:36

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I just found out about this project and I think it's amazing. Sign me up for when it's available 😁 cause I'm innnn

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-06-27, 04:37

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Would it matter what memory configuration in terms of number of chips on the stick? Or do I just need to meet the 70ns, single rank, 72 pin, and 5V requirements? The arrangement of ICs on the module generally doesn't matter, as long as the other firm requirements are met. Some people have found …

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-06-27, 04:09

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Kinda confused about what to buy for the SIMM. 😅 I grew up with PC133 SDRAM and beyond, so SIMMs are new to me. It is important to make sure that the module you buy is meant for use at 5V. Some of the memory you find will be for old Apple or IBM hardware, and may be designed for 3.3V operation only …

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-06-26, 23:37

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Finally done, so much trouble with solder paste, broken amp chip, weird software setup, but I am happy with the end result. I am really surprised by sound quality of this, the clarity beats classic GUS, AWE32 and all software trackers I've tried so far. A recorded tune is attached. What RAM did you …

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Re: Looking for Information: Melco Buffalo HP6-MX800

Posted on 2022-06-25, 19:51

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Although the adapter is capable of putting out the voltage. Most of the adapters that are for the K6-III are two phased VRMs with 2 chokes. My guess is any of the adapters with K6-III's (ex. The io data PK-K6HX400) that have 2 chokes would be the 2.4V variants. And the ones with one choke were the …

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Re: Looking for Information: Melco Buffalo HP6-MX800

Posted on 2022-06-25, 12:48

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Thanks! That's well written documentation. My takeaway is that switch 1-2 can be used to underclock the CPU, and overclocking it requires a hardware mod. Also, replacing it with a k6-iii or CPU using <2.2v requires hardware modding. Yes indeed. At least from what I understand for the multiplier, …

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Re: Looking for Information: Melco Buffalo HP6-MX800

Posted on 2022-06-25, 00:20

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The documentation you linked to says something about removing the CPU to access 6 dip switches. I wonder how that can be done. I only see the 2 dip switches on the vrm board of the adapter. I think you're looking at the page for the IO Data adapter which does have DIP switches in the centre of the …

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Re: Looking for Information: Melco Buffalo HP6-MX800

Posted on 2022-06-24, 12:44

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I'll make an update on it when it arrives. I ordered it from Japan just as an interesting piece of hardware. Apparently a company called IO-Data also made similar adapters although I haven't seen any for sale. Did it arrive? I just got my Melco Buffalo HK6-MD366-N2 adapter. Also looking for …

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-06-15, 04:19

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Synoptic wrote on 2022-06-15, 04:11: All prebuy are now labelled and scheduled for pick-up tomorrow. I have now added 23 more boards to the store : http://www.micronick.com/argus Yayy I'm number #1 on round 2.

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-06-13, 00:36

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😃 very exciting

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-06-06, 23:26

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Synoptic wrote on 2022-06-06, 16:09: I hand-delivered the Interwaves this morning ! The batch will start assembling soon! Great to hear that. 🙂 I'm excited to put my order in when the 2nd round of pre-orders open up.

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-06-02, 02:31

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Shipping update for the America buyers : DHL is experiencing beyond reasonable delays. Shock__ got me some update from DHL this morning : Hi, turns out DHL is currently literally shipping parcels to .ca and has listed a turn around time of "at least 20 days" (with no maximum named) - something I …

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-05-05, 15:29

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This is especially true for tiny SMD components. Each and every one is fitted with a tiny jet engine and will rocket into another dimension if you handle it wrongly or breathe in its general direction. haha I like this way of describing it. But unfortunately sounds about right. If you don't hold …

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Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?

Posted on 2022-04-30, 00:03

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My mistake, The dat files I am referring to are the .PAT files. Sorry for the confusion Synoptic, I was watching LGR's video showing your card; the SMD/SMT work is very clean. It would be great if you could share with us your technique. Maybe solder paste, hot air and preheater plate? Hot air …

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