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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2022-08-29, 01:51

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I managed to repair the EVGA GeForce 6800GT AGP that I acquired from fellower VOGONr @CJ_reha 6 years ago. I had bought it with the understanding the VGA port had an RGB channel dead but unfortunately USPS did what they do best and beat the crap out of it during shipping, knocking off a cap and …

Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-08-29, 00:15

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Ligend wrote on 2022-08-28, 20:12: I recently added these two cards to my collection. I've always been a fan of PowerVR based video cards, and it's very rare to find them with a good condition and original cooling at a good price. Hercules_3D_Prophet_4000XT.jpg Wow, they look like new!

Re: Members of Vogons, what shows do you currently watch?

Posted on 2022-08-29, 00:13

in Milliways

in Milliways

Watched 'Samaritan' last night with my wife. Otherwise, I've started rewatching 'The King of Queens' series for the millionth time for some background while doing other computer-related tasks.

Re: What to keep and what to throw out?

Posted on 2022-08-28, 23:56

in Milliways

in Milliways

Do you have any consignment options available? Usually there is some kind of business available wherever one lives, which will take your stuff and sell it while taking their cut of the money. It's a good way to make sure you get as much as possible for your items (because it is in the consigner's …

Re: (3DFX) One Voodoo2 or Voodoo2 SLI for some older games

Posted on 2022-08-28, 23:42

in Windows

in Windows

This is a problem for many EA games. They don't recognize newer video cards, and the Voodoo 5500 is not the only one. Try one of the patches with registry (.reg) updates for newer video cards here: https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide/compatibility. They aren't just for nGlide. You can …

Re: ebay enters the ashbin of history

Posted on 2022-08-28, 23:38

in Milliways

in Milliways

I'd like to sell a few things on eBay, but because of the $600 limit now imposed by the US of A at which point taxes are due, it doesn't make sense to sell there unless an actual business is established. If I'm going to be taxed for making money (if any), then I need to ensure proper deductions are …

Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2022-08-28, 23:19

in Milliways

in Milliways

liqmat wrote on 2022-08-28, 21:23: Meatball wrote on 2022-08-28, 21:02: I've picked up a GTX Titan Black. That is one sexy looking card sir. Yes, the Titan series cards are mighty nice (and heavy!)

Re: can anyone recommend a cologne?

Posted on 2022-08-28, 22:44

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in Milliways

chris2021 wrote on 2022-08-28, 13:36: Forgive me but I'm skeptical about anything related to snoop dog. I'm looking for something that smells refreshing, not funkadelic. Calvin Klein Eternity and Issey Miyake L'eau D'issey POR HOMME. Remember; POR HOMME!

Re: Win98 throwing out DLL errors

Posted on 2022-08-28, 22:10

in Marvin \ Software

in Marvin \ Software

It looks like a newer or different version of the Visual C++ runtime has been installed than the version you had been previously running. Do you see any mention of this in the "Add/Remove Programs" control panel applet? You might be able to get away with just reinstalling 3DMark 1999 Max. Try that …

Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2022-08-28, 21:02

in Milliways

in Milliways

I've picked up a GTX Titan Black.

Re: Which Sound Blaster Card for ISA slot

Posted on 2022-08-28, 18:34

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I had a SB16 as a kid, and to me, later DOS games (made in 1995 and onward) just don't sound right on a SBPro. The muffled output simply isn't what I remember. Using either SB16, ESS AudioDrive or WSS is much more pleasing to my ears. BTW, @Cloudshatze made a list of games which use 16-bit sound, …

Re: Which Sound Blaster Card for ISA slot

Posted on 2022-08-28, 16:53

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I will run it with a P3 1ghz. What about this ess card? Or what should i look at the ess cards. I'm dumping Creative for anything DOS. The trade-offs and hang-ups aren't worth it given the quality of the alternatives. I also read in these forums there's a number of games claiming 16-bit sound which …

Re: P4P800-E deluxe

Posted on 2022-08-28, 13:48

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

You can get them here: https://www.philscomputerlab.com/intel-chipset-drivers.html Enjoy!

Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-08-27, 22:21

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Inspired by Trashpanda, I've bought a pair of Asus 3D glasses. They were a lot easier to buy/find than I originally thought. I did a short stint with the original Turok using an Asus V6800 Deluxe connected to a 19" CRT, and I think they work pretty well. I'll make a more serious run with them down …

Re: Your opinion on the ATi Rage IIC and Rage Pro

Posted on 2022-08-27, 15:23

in Marvin \ Video

in Marvin \ Video

I was able overclock from 75/100 to 98/116. At that speed, 800x600x32-bit was even less choppy. I have SGR -8ns version, so memories would go probably higher, but from some reason, card refuse to go over 116, and just sets clocks to 60 , when I try going 117 and more. What are you using to …

Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-08-27, 14:01

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Oh yeah.. I forget about Yeston, but it's too far in the other direction for me. Another option for games is: https://limitedrungames.com/ However, I don't buy any of these. In addition to your points, I think some of the artwork attraction also has to do with the era one grows up in. There is …

Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-08-27, 13:44

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Love that box art. Definitely needs a place of the display shelf. When I reset the room, it will definitely be out on display. Too bad the artwork of today (if there is any) doesn't aspire to anything. All we get now is a picture of the card in the box, if even that. Most box graphic designs have …

Re: With prices down, are you buying a new GPU, waiting for the next generation, or staying on the sidelines?

Posted on 2022-08-27, 13:41

in Milliways

in Milliways

So what is your criteria for buying a new.gpu (is that proper grammer? I've lost my ability to discern. Possibly due to inhalation of art paint fumes). If it's keeping up with the Jones', just walk away. Kindly beat it. Do people actually use specific stats, features, whatever when making a …

Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-08-27, 13:17

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I recently added this X-24 to the collection, thus preventing the closet from collapsing in on itself. Very nice card, but expensive AF usually... So let me guess u did pay at least 800$ for it. Last time i saw one of these in ebay did sell for more then 1000$. So i will assume u did pay at least …

Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-08-27, 13:03

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I recently added this X-24 to the collection, thus preventing the closet from collapsing in on itself. Love that box art. Definitely needs a place of the display shelf. When I reset the room, it will definitely be out on display. Too bad the artwork of today (if there is any) doesn't aspire to …

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