Re: SBEMU: Sound Blaster emulation on AC97

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by DarthSun

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Are we supposed to be using "LH" when loading hdpmi and sbemu? I haven't been. That might be related to your issues? Also, did you set the right irq and dma for Doom using setup.exe? Quake and Wolfenstein just use your "Set Blaster" environment variable, but Doom does not. You also might try using …

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Re: 3dmark99 MegaThread

Posted on 2024-05-14, 22:02

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PCI-e GeForce PCX 5300 (NV37=NV34+HSI) + ForceWare 77.72 (NvOpenGl.dll 71.84): PCX5300_.PNG I didn't even see this CPUID program, I liked it, I made a picture rescue, sets with a loose to days, the Madness Win98 is in the 7900GS x4 PCIe, def clocks, x16 in for GTX. RDef_3DM99_7900GS_4xPCIe.jpg …

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2024-05-14, 16:00

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This is a dual-screen battle station I use daily. 1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg The right display is connected to my work laptop via USB-C and the left display is daisy chained via DisplayPort to the right one. The USB-C is also powering the laptop, so no need for a separate power adapter. The left screen is …

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Re: SBEMU: Sound Blaster emulation on AC97

Posted on 2024-05-14, 15:34

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@wierd_w I'd say it is probably down to an issue with the audio chipset in your thin client being a little strange to initialize. Probably the down problem, 5 types of machines i tried, all of them are good, at least with my favorite titles.

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2024-05-14, 15:10

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@yojc : Very nice !

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-12, 13:07

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I have experienced problems with Isa sound, but it turned out to be most of the setting. PCI is even more problematic, but the proportion of success is getting better. P4 worth trying: Device = C: \ Config \ Limitmem.sys 32 Rem New Version EMS Device = C: \ Config \ Himemx.exe /Noabove16 /x /x2max32 …

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 23:09

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...... Deleted, rather than a problem ... thread off my part end.

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 23:01

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There's quite a difference to getting things working under Windows with its audio compatibility layers and natively in DOS. Even with a real ISA soundcard in real DOS you will never get 100% compatibility. Of the 290 titles I have tested on my most recent system I probably have somewhere in the …

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 22:48

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No, Ryzen runs nicely, you have to learn a little use, but it's all in place. Love sbemu project, but to say in a nice way... compatibility is terrible yet ISA is a must for DOS compatibility, even best PCI cards have much lower compatibility. Did not tested SB Link in my life yet I've done some …

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 22:28

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theelf wrote on 2024-05-11, 22:10: DarthSun wrote on 2024-05-11, 22:07: Modern drivers have already overwrote this. ETC, Sound - Sbemu/vsbhda. No way, not even close. Sbemu/vsbhda are nice projects but compatibility very low and still full of problems No, Ryzen runs nicely, you have to learn a …

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 22:23

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My experience with non-ISA sound devices in DOS is hit and miss. Furthermore, SBEMU/VSBHDA requires EMM (specifically JEMM or QEMM) because of port trapping, making games using unreal mode and certain protected mode extenders being unable to run. Most won't notice it, but it will be impactful if …

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 22:07

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theelf wrote on 2024-05-11, 22:03: DarthSun wrote on 2024-05-11, 20:35: theelf wrote on 2024-05-04, 18:57: A P4 is retro? exept very rare boards no P4+ boards have ISA, then not good for DOS But okay, you no longer need ISA, PCI OK, SBEMU/VSBHDA. ISA is a must for DOS compatibility Modern drivers …

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Re: SBEMU: Sound Blaster emulation on AC97

Posted on 2024-05-11, 21:14

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by DarthSun

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Are we supposed to be using "LH" when loading hdpmi and sbemu? I haven't been. That might be related to your issues? Also, did you set the right irq and dma for Doom using setup.exe? Quake and Wolfenstein just use your "Set Blaster" environment variable, but Doom does not. You also might try using …

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 21:08

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There are chipsets used with socket 478 and LGA775 boards that also run Windows 98. I believe the fastest supported chipset / processor for Windows 98 would be the i865 / X6800 combination? Win98SE runs flawlessly on P35, as well as on X58 (LGA1366). Those old machines for 98, runs great on the …

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 20:59

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The Serpent Rider wrote on 2024-05-11, 05:35: Well, you're quite limited in GPU options without AGP. No, 7900gs, GT, GTX also extends the Win98 area of operation on the PCIe slot.

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 20:54

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On a related note, I never intended for this thread to be a debate about whether the Pentium 4 is consider retro. Rather, it was a question whether the Pentium 4 is underrated when used for retro computing. IOW, using it for software and games from the 80s and 90s. Whether or not a platform is …

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 20:48

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Forget ISA, this is not a DOS gaming machine. But... what do I do with my ISA slots then? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ P4 mobos with ISA a rarer than hens teeth, but practically they are not much use, although I suppose if you only play late DOS games that are not speed sensitive it might be a nice platform to get …

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 20:45

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agent_x007 wrote on 2024-05-06, 17:17: leileilol wrote on 2024-05-06, 02:13: The Pentium 4 launched before 9/11 so I have a hard time being convinced it's not retro. To be very clear about this : P4 is very much a retro CPU/platform in my point of view. Completely retro, sure.

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 20:43

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Shagittarius wrote on 2024-05-05, 17:26: Personally I think anything older than 64bit as far as CPUs go is retro. +1

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Re: Is the Pentium 4 underrated for retro computing?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 20:41

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The Pentium 4 seems to have a mixed rep. I've seen some folks straight-up swear off ever even looking at a Pentium 4, let alone creating a build based on one. Though most of the negative rep stems from the under-performing Willamette processors and the power hungry Prescott lineup, but I feel like …

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