Re: My Pentium III build
Posted on 2019-12-31, 21:05
Very nice work. Your English is fine. .
Re: Solaris 7 build.
Posted on 2019-12-31, 20:47
I have been curious about Solaris but haven't actually tried it. What can it do for me? .
Re: How many watts is my power supply->
Posted on 2019-12-31, 20:23
With FSP model numbers the FSP350 means total watts is 350w. The other ratings are limits for those rails but they don't add up to the total for the PSU. Think like two trucks on a bridge. Each truck can hold so much weight, and the bridge can hold so much weight. The two truck limits add up to more …
Re: Dual CPU system
Posted on 2019-12-31, 20:03
Yes, P3 (single or dual) are still fine for a small-medium basic home file server. If you select the parts carefully they will even serve HD video without a problem. The server based models with PCI-X have multiple PCI buses so bandwidth really isn't an issue. Guess what. Not every build is for …
Re: I Need Some Ideas
Posted on 2019-12-31, 19:16
The one piece of advice I can give is to definitely NEVER get rid of old hardware. This stuff is only getting harder and harder to find, and as a poster above already said, you may find a use for it some day. Even if you just store it in the attic for now, hang on to it. To a point. My old hardware …
Re: MS-6577 motherboard junk. Unlock?
Posted on 2019-12-31, 15:22
Thank you for the answer. Actually tge best it can take is a P4 3.06ghz HT 533. Looks right. I sorted my list and lost that one. Nevertheless I really would like at least to use this unlock bios. Any advice on how to do it? My BIOS modding has been limited to SLIC-Mods so I don't have enough …
Re: I Need Some Ideas
Posted on 2019-12-31, 10:18
Again - It's an HP. HP BIOS's rarely have microcode for CPUs they don't directly support in a given system. .
Re: What HDD do you use? (1GB to 10GB)
Posted on 2019-12-31, 09:48
Unlike old HDDs, flash-based media can be easily replaced, easily backed-up (just pop them in a modern machine) and they aren't hard to find in working condition nor do they cost as much. Also makes multi-boot easy. Just use a front mounted CF and swap drives. . So THAT'S why I have tinnitus! .
Re: MS-6577 motherboard junk. Unlock?
Posted on 2019-12-31, 09:38
Your BIOS link says they unlocked settings. Nothing about adding microcode. It's an OEM only board and HP wouldn't have added microcode for CPUs they didn't support in it. The manual says it's Williamette and Northwood only so even unlocked there aren't likely any settings for P4-M voltages. I think …
Re: Dual CPU system
Posted on 2019-12-31, 08:37
Well here's another one - why ask then? Are you serious? Why ask people about retro computing on a retro computing forum? I'm certain that he wasn't looking for advice on how NOT to build a retro rig. It's like telling you that Gateway computers suck and it's pointless to buy them. I expected as …
Re: What is your dream computer, including terminals?
Posted on 2019-12-31, 08:09
Filename Gideon.jpg File size 68.62 KiB Views 1119 views Can emulate ANYTHING! And think of all the free time I'd have!
Re: I Need Some Ideas
Posted on 2019-12-31, 07:28
If you don't have BU machine already I would acquire a hardware RAID card and at least 2 large drives to use with XP/W2k as an off-line machine to keep backups on. . These days, I recommend looking into ZFS on a more beefy build -- hold the RAID card. Hardware RAID stores data on the drives in a …
Re: Dual CPU system
Posted on 2019-12-31, 07:14
And about the 771 based build, I don't want at this moment, cause it's not so old like 478 or 462. I already have 2 775 builds too. One with a Q6700 and the other with a Q9650. It's 2 quad core builds... Thank ya!! 771 corresponds to 775 the same way 603/604 do to 423/478. If you are going 603/604 …
Re: What HDD do you use? (1GB to 10GB)
Posted on 2019-12-31, 04:54
From what I've seen in customer's machines where they ran drives to bearing failure very few regardless of era or brand last much past 70,000 hours. If you plan to use them indefinitely you better start stocking up because they are just going to get more worn, more rare and more expensive. .
Re: Capacitors of Asus TUV4x and Gigabyte GA-7VT600 1394
Posted on 2019-12-31, 04:32
That's because you haven't given me enough to go on. Trolling the web looking for caps photos of any specific boards is extremely time consuming and not always productive. - If you look back, I said on the 26th.... To look up correct replacements I/you/whoever needs to know exactly what the original …
Re: What HDD do you use? (1GB to 10GB)
Posted on 2019-12-31, 01:43
SirNickity wrote on 2019-12-31, 00:08: Not interested in CF / SD / SSD / SATA with adapters, nor 20-80GB drives partitioned all small-like. Go 100% authentic or go home. 😀 I am already home.
Re: Giant retro TV memories
Posted on 2019-12-31, 01:29
Errius wrote on 2019-12-31, 01:18: Does anyone have any idea what this could have been? Expensive.
Re: Issues with Teac FD-55GFR 5.25" floppy drive reading 360k disks
Posted on 2019-12-31, 01:22
~ This ~ [*]Disconnect 3.5" drive A and just connect the 5.25" drive and see if issue persists [*]Swap known working drive from other system and test in this one and see if issue persists Is there anything else I could check in the meantime to figure out why this is happening? Not like often but (in …
Re: I Need Some Ideas
Posted on 2019-12-30, 23:24
If you don't have BU machine already I would acquire a hardware RAID card and at least 2 large drives to use with XP/W2k as an off-line machine to keep backups on. .
Re: Dual CPU system
Posted on 2019-12-30, 23:12
If what you want is a server for NT based or for XP verses something to play old games on 603/604 were power hogs for their performance level and 771 would do you better. 771 CPUs and even FBDIMM are cheap now. Some mobos too. Server based boards usually have cruddy options for video/sound because …
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