Re: AMD cpu for Win98SE rig
Posted on 2015-11-11, 13:09
DOS (7.1) should be fine. I've run MPXPLAY on FreeDOS using a KT400, AXP 1700+ setup. Native sound support. Dos games will be more problematic, of course, mostly due to PCI only audio.
Re: Compaq cds 524 - upgrade info [help]
Posted on 2015-11-11, 13:06
BTW you guys where can i find overlay software to overcome hd size limits? which ones do you recommend? how do they work? I tend to look upon drive overlay software with disdain. With that in mind, what in particular were you wanting to do which would require overlay software. My admittedly brief …
Re: got my ps/2 backplate... still no mouse working? PLEASE HELP!
Posted on 2015-11-11, 12:15
chrisNova777: What province are you in? Are you at all close to a Princess Auto? Digital multimeter, $9.99 on sale. http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/digital-multimeter/A-p8347676e Should be fine for low voltage stuff. Do _not_ plug any cheap multimeter into mains wiring. Also, you can make a …
Re: AMD cpu for Win98SE rig
Posted on 2015-11-11, 11:59
For Socket A, Palomino or Thoroughbred are period correct as well and much less of a room heater than the old T-Bird cpus.
Re: Please tell me this guy is trolling.
Posted on 2015-11-11, 11:48
A V1 or V2 would need a 2D driver which translates all 2D (GDI or whatever) draw calls through Glide. Not sure if such a beast exists. This would be similar to how R5xx and newer ATi cards use the 3D engine for both 3D and 2D draw calls. The differences are 1) VESA support and 2) proper vendor …
Re: got my ps/2 backplate... still no mouse working? PLEASE HELP!
Posted on 2015-11-11, 04:57
I can't imagine a hardware fault that would result in a mouse responding to the Hayes command set. 🤣
Re: Another day.. Another fried part from Ebay...
Posted on 2015-11-11, 04:51
Someone already did... http://www.retrocomputing.net/parts/c/creative/ct4500/ct4500_1.gif The 78M05 is a standard 5V linear regulator. You just need one in DPAK format from any of the usual suspects. I'm guessing Creative didn't stray too far from the reference circuits. The Fairchild datasheet …
Re: Please tell me this guy is trolling.
Posted on 2015-11-11, 04:26
A V1 or V2 would need a 2D driver which translates all 2D (GDI or whatever) draw calls through Glide. Not sure if such a beast exists. This would be similar to how R5xx and newer ATi cards use the 3D engine for both 3D and 2D draw calls. The differences are 1) VESA support and 2) proper vendor …
Re: Question for the hardware guys...
Posted on 2015-11-11, 04:20
Nowadays, it's hard to find those wood burning kits. An uncontrolled iron would make a great substitute.
Re: got my ps/2 backplate... still no mouse working? PLEASE HELP!
Posted on 2015-11-11, 04:16
It'll show as a modem only as long as the program does no testing. Pretty good chance it's just a bad default setting.
Re: got my ps/2 backplate... still no mouse working? PLEASE HELP!
Posted on 2015-11-11, 04:12
I recommend getting a basic soldering iron as you seem to be interested in vintage computers and therefore electronics in general. It's useful for many different types of repair on vintage gear, some of the most common (cap and battery replacement) being easily apparent on visual inspection. If …
Re: Question for the hardware guys...
Posted on 2015-11-11, 03:40
Soldering is a useful skill for anyone into retro computing. Not essential, but useful.
Re: I need a list of good PC multiplayer games that do not require the internets
Posted on 2015-11-11, 03:10
Re: Tandy TL/2
Posted on 2015-11-11, 03:08
I usually use either a 270 or 330 ohm resistor at TTL signal levels (5V). If you want to know how bright (max continuous current) your led can operate, double check your data sheet. Max current handling varies most particularly depending on the led packaging (therefore heat dissipation).
Re: Is there a list of games composed on MT-32 (OLD vs new), or a list of which synths were used for which DOS games?
Posted on 2015-11-09, 12:08
Right you are. I was confused by Dagger being issued with GM on initial release, unlike Longbow which was patched to support GM (quite successfully, IMO). I haven't played Dagger, but I hear the music played over GM is fantastic.
Re: Favourite / best FPS?
Posted on 2015-11-07, 23:22
Re: AC97 DOS drivers, yes, but no
Posted on 2015-11-07, 08:28
Hi, got a HP Thin Client T5530, 800 MHz Eden CPU (CN700), 128 MB RAM and 2GB DOM (SSD). Northbridge : VIA CN700 Southbridge : VT8237 Graphics : VIA S3 UniChrome (Pro) WinXP is slow, so I installed DOS. The detected AC97 Soundchip (vt8233, 8235, 8237 ), using Knoppix Live USB Stick, can NOT be " …
Re: Non PnP Sound Blaster 16 settings
Posted on 2015-11-07, 07:46
Non PnP cards were configured with jumpers. http://support.creative.com/kb/ShowArticle.aspx?sid=3039 I actually have versions with and without separate line and speaker outputs. Both are missing some of the configuration headers and both are missing Waveblaster headers, so I just don't use 'em. …
Re: I need help finding an alternative email provider that respects user privacy please
Posted on 2015-11-07, 07:07
Why don't you do end to end encryption? If you use GPG and strong keys, no email provider can read your messages. The most they can do is watch traffic patterns which they can often do anyway.
Re: What Piece of PC Hardware Have You Owned Longest
Posted on 2015-11-07, 07:04
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