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http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28438 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28438 | ||
| − | VOGONS is no marketplace! (locked | + | VOGONS is no marketplace! (locked thread) |
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=27446 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=27446 | ||
| + | == DOS and Windows == | ||
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| + | What are your minimum Windows system requirements? (talk about Windows versions and the hardware people put these on) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28195 | ||
| + | 10 Reasons for a Pentium 4 Windows 98 DOS Retro Gaming PC (talk about using a Pentium 4 for DOS) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44547 | ||
Any good Windows 3.1 games? | Any good Windows 3.1 games? | ||
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Useful Programs, Patches, and Drivers For Windows 95, 98, 2000, Etc. | Useful Programs, Patches, and Drivers For Windows 95, 98, 2000, Etc. | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44890 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44890 | ||
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| + | Patch for Windows 98/98 SE/Me to run on newest CPUs | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=88284 | ||
Your favorite retro apps? (apps? programs!) | Your favorite retro apps? (apps? programs!) | ||
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XP-era games that have trouble running on Win7/8 | XP-era games that have trouble running on Win7/8 | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42396 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42396 | ||
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| + | Windows 98 games that won't run in Windows XP | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=67613 | ||
Windows 95 setup guide (late 2013) | Windows 95 setup guide (late 2013) | ||
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Win 9x/ME and ram | Win 9x/ME and ram | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46463 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46463 | ||
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| + | Any known issues running Windows XP 32 bit with 8 GB RAM installed? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=72383 | ||
How to Successfully use Windows 98 on PCI-Express Systems | How to Successfully use Windows 98 on PCI-Express Systems | ||
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Retro Hardware Themed Desktop Wallpapers! (contains custom-made desktop wallpapers) | Retro Hardware Themed Desktop Wallpapers! (contains custom-made desktop wallpapers) | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45549 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45549 | ||
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| + | Why do some games demand a 256 colors or 16-bit desktop color depth? | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=88476 | ||
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| + | List of video card tech demos | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=88071 | ||
== Motherboards == | == Motherboards == | ||
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http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44205 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44205 | ||
| − | + | List of motherboards with SB-link (PC/PCI) header | |
| − | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t= | + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48205 |
| − | + | DS12887 drop-in replacement (talk about a Dallas replacement) | |
| − | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t= | + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=37404 |
| − | + | DIY Bios Modding guide Jan Steunebrink k6-2+/3+ 128gb | |
| − | + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=84642 | |
| − | + | Test:486 undocumented jumper settings | |
| − | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t= | + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=23968 |
| − | + | 286 motherboard | |
| − | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t= | + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33076 |
| − | + | Best 386 Motherboard? | |
| − | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t= | + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49376 |
| − | + | LuckyStar LS486E rev.C2 and Cyrix 5x86@133 (mostly talk about obtaining 66MHz FSB on 486 motherboards) | |
| − | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t= | + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43193 |
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| + | Best ISA Video Card for a 386DX-40? (also contains good generic info on 486 busses) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52077 | ||
Soft on-off switch for AT motherboards | Soft on-off switch for AT motherboards | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46479 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46479 | ||
| − | + | ATX I/O shield models for 3D printing (Includes some generic info about mounting an AT board into an ATX case) | |
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Best Socket 7 AT motherboard | Best Socket 7 AT motherboard | ||
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Best Super Socket 7 Motherboard? | Best Super Socket 7 Motherboard? | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49052 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49052 | ||
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| + | K6-2/3+ Success on Asus P5A 1.06 - simple mod | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=57201 | ||
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| + | Asus P5A very slow AGP / Video cards (which is actually talk about the buggy P5A and the + chips) | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=62046 | ||
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| + | Tillamook 266MHz and working L2 cache? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=30499 | ||
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| + | slot or socket | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38850 | ||
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| + | Which Slot 1 CPU retention bracket? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46250 | ||
Best Slot 1 Motherboard? | Best Slot 1 Motherboard? | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49054 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49054 | ||
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| + | Dual PIII-S Tualatin 1.4 GHz Success Stories | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=32786 | ||
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| + | Good Pentium 3 Board with ISA and Tualatin Support? (this thread ended up resulting in the creation of [[List_of_Socket_370_motherboards|this page]]) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45876 | ||
Best Socket A (462) Motherboard? | Best Socket A (462) Motherboard? | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49069 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49069 | ||
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| + | Socket A Motherboards That Have 12V-Centric VRMs? | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=77698 | ||
Socket 478 Motherboards with PCI-E Slots (contains a list of these boards) | Socket 478 Motherboards with PCI-E Slots (contains a list of these boards) | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=50655 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=50655 | ||
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| + | LGA 775 Motherboards with AGP Slots (contains a list of these boards) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=50665 | ||
Why 478 and not 775? (quite extensive info of many of their differences) | Why 478 and not 775? (quite extensive info of many of their differences) | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49861 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49861 | ||
| − | + | Core2 / AMD Phenom board legacy support (floppy, serial, parallel, etc.) | |
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| + | 8GB of DDR1 in a socket 939 system | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=40567 | ||
== CPUs == | == CPUs == | ||
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The Ultimate 686 Benchmark Comparison (very extensive) | The Ultimate 686 Benchmark Comparison (very extensive) | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=34666 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=34666 | ||
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SetMul - Multiplier control for VIA C3 / AMD K6 Mobile / Cyrix 5x86 (also seems to work on [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=47590 classic Pentiums]) | SetMul - Multiplier control for VIA C3 / AMD K6 Mobile / Cyrix 5x86 (also seems to work on [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=47590 classic Pentiums]) | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38613 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38613 | ||
| − | + | Modifying the POD83's voltage regulator for overclocking (Interesting due to the info on Intel's Overdrives). | |
| − | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t= | + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45365 |
| − | + | pentium mmx vs pentium | |
| − | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t= | + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44896 |
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| + | Idt Winchip 1, 2, 2a and 2b differences | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=86572 | ||
Cyrix appreciation thread (lots of info and pics about Cyrix and early VIA chips) | Cyrix appreciation thread (lots of info and pics about Cyrix and early VIA chips) | ||
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Tillamook (The PPGA Mobile Pentium 1 MMX CPU at 266MHz and its problems) | Tillamook (The PPGA Mobile Pentium 1 MMX CPU at 266MHz and its problems) | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28362 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28362 | ||
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| + | Definition of "Super Socket 7" | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=55275 | ||
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| + | SUCCESSFUL K6-2+ to K6-3+ Full Cache Enable Mod (extensive info about modding K6-2+ to a K6-III+) | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=85071 | ||
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| + | Which Pentium IIs can be underclocked? (contains extensive info about Deschutes which were not fully locked) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=24550 | ||
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| + | Slowing a 440BX based PC (some more talk about Pentium 2 Deschutes which were not fully multiplier locked) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=20758 | ||
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| + | Graphics card for VIA C3 1200 build | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42526 | ||
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| + | Cyrix III (i.e. VIA C3) for vintage gaming? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28473 | ||
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| + | S370 Board for Nehemiah Core ? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46071 | ||
What is your biggest Pentium 4 Collection? | What is your biggest Pentium 4 Collection? | ||
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What's your favorite thermal compound? | What's your favorite thermal compound? | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48800 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48800 | ||
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Rare CPUs (includes many pics). | Rare CPUs (includes many pics). | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=37366 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=37366 | ||
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PSU - bust the myth (more in-dept talk about PSUs including some good links) | PSU - bust the myth (more in-dept talk about PSUs including some good links) | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46516 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46516 | ||
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| + | == PC cases == | ||
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| + | Best off the shelf spray paint for beige computer cases (What colors matches the old beige best, in case retrobright isn't deemed wanted) | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=66199 | ||
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| − | Graphic cards and CPUs history trees, wanna help? (project by vogons member vlask) | + | Graphic cards and CPUs history trees, wanna help? (project by vogons member vlask, very detailed chart!) |
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=32967 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=32967 | ||
3D Accelerated Games List (Proprietary APIs - No 3DFX/Direct3D) | 3D Accelerated Games List (Proprietary APIs - No 3DFX/Direct3D) | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33483 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33483 | ||
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| + | Image Quality of various old video cards (Quake 3 comparison) | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=53554 | ||
3dfx Archives - The Collection & Discussions Thread | 3dfx Archives - The Collection & Discussions Thread | ||
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http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42111 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42111 | ||
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| − | Voodoo3 3500TV, connect to monitor? (P&D/PnD connector instead of the | + | Voodoo3 3500TV, connect to monitor? (P&D/PnD connector instead of the original octopus cable) |
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=27699 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=27699 | ||
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http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=36470 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=36470 | ||
| − | + | Voodoo 2 Sli problem. (Older Voodoo models seem to have 'GPU' pins that bend relatively easily, causing odd problems to occur) | |
| − | + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=69507 | |
Surviving the late 90's without 3Dfx | Surviving the late 90's without 3Dfx | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45081 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45081 | ||
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| + | ATI Rage 128 Pro vs Ultra? (some info regarding this overall seemingly quite confusing era of Ati graphics cards) | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=37317 | ||
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| + | PowerVR Fun Thread (Very lengty thread about PowerVR, lots of info) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=23876 | ||
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| + | Matrox M3D / PCX2 opinions | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44686 | ||
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| + | Matrox Roundup G200, G400, G400 MAX, G450 and G550 | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=41580 | ||
Teach me to love ATI Rage (includes some info about the many differences of the Rage graphics chips) | Teach me to love ATI Rage (includes some info about the many differences of the Rage graphics chips) | ||
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S3 Trio3D/2x - is this just a rebadged ViRGE or more? | S3 Trio3D/2x - is this just a rebadged ViRGE or more? | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=30576 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=30576 | ||
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VGA PCI S3 Number 9 Virge 325 card, basic info. (talk about Number9 graphics cards) | VGA PCI S3 Number 9 Virge 325 card, basic info. (talk about Number9 graphics cards) | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28069 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28069 | ||
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| + | S3 AGP Cards (and possibly others) Too Bright (A way to make certain S3 cards display a darker black) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43472 | ||
Looking/searching for s3d (S3 Virge specific) games (interesting talk about S3 mostly) | Looking/searching for s3d (S3 Virge specific) games (interesting talk about S3 mostly) | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=26498 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=26498 | ||
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| + | AGP Speed | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44650 | ||
Graphics cards signal comparison, image quality | Graphics cards signal comparison, image quality | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39335 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39335 | ||
| − | + | Replacing the GPU cooler on a GeForce 256 - how does this thing come off? (Loosening up those very sticky heatsinks) | |
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GF2-GTS what drivers should I test? | GF2-GTS what drivers should I test? | ||
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Geforce3 Ti 500 vs Geforce 6200 (lots of talk about FX5900 as well) | Geforce3 Ti 500 vs Geforce 6200 (lots of talk about FX5900 as well) | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=47142 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=47142 | ||
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| + | TUTORIAL - Modifying Nvidia Drivers (Adding Cards) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52171 | ||
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| + | suggestions for my 386dx40... EGA / RGB vs VGA | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45583 | ||
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| + | ISA 16-bit graphics card comparative performance and ranking (Good info if you only have ISA slots, short thread) | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49491 | ||
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| + | Best graphics card for dos gaming | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48051 | ||
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| + | Modern graphics on a 486 | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33879 | ||
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| + | Any good 3D pci graphic's card out there? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46224 | ||
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| + | Ideal graphics card for Socket 7 setup (lots of talk about i740) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=29144 | ||
Best WinXP Video Card | Best WinXP Video Card | ||
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http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=47949 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=47949 | ||
| − | + | Nvidia cards - the Wiki isn't clear on this... (interesting short thread about graphics memory and 64-bit/128-bit) | |
| − | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t= | + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=55203 |
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| + | 3dfx Oral History Panel [ 2013 ] | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39518 | ||
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| + | Collectible video cards | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28451 | ||
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| + | Most rare and most common 3DFX cards in excistance? (also some talk about non-3DFX cards) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46490 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Are GeForce 256 DDR cards that rare? (mostly discussion, lengthy thread) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52982 | ||
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| + | Question about Geforce FX 5900 current draw per rail (relatively shorter thread containing a link to some more threads) | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=73578 | ||
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| + | Riva TNT vs MX400 (also contains info on how to recognize memory bandwidth from a graphics card when inspecting the card visually) | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=74894 | ||
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== Sound and sound cards == | == Sound and sound cards == | ||
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SB16 vs DBs (hanging / stuck / wrong notes in MIDI) | SB16 vs DBs (hanging / stuck / wrong notes in MIDI) | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=20849 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=20849 | ||
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| + | Sound Blaster 16 Bugs and Deficiencies Summary | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=50071 | ||
Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest? | Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest? | ||
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Music Quest MPU clone cards, anyone interested in them? | Music Quest MPU clone cards, anyone interested in them? | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43875 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43875 | ||
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| + | AdLib GOLD clone is now a reality | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=88095 | ||
Advise on PCI Sound Card? (includes some info about SB-Link) | Advise on PCI Sound Card? (includes some info about SB-Link) | ||
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IDE or SATA hard drivers on retro computers? | IDE or SATA hard drivers on retro computers? | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49372 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49372 | ||
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== Other hardware == | == Other hardware == | ||
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| + | What are the best retro ISA and PCI slot network cards? | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=41474 | ||
Good high resolution computer crt monitor? | Good high resolution computer crt monitor? | ||
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Preserving Old Discs | Preserving Old Discs | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44656 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44656 | ||
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== Benchmarks == | == Benchmarks == | ||
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My 3DMark03 Mega Thread | My 3DMark03 Mega Thread | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52529 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52529 | ||
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| + | Doom 3 timedemo shootout with period correct hardware. | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=40892 | ||
3DBENCH CPU Benchmark Database | 3DBENCH CPU Benchmark Database | ||
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Let's benchmark our systems with caches disabled | Let's benchmark our systems with caches disabled | ||
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=47548 | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=47548 | ||
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| + | == Retro systems, their collectors and their stuff == | ||
| + | |||
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| + | VOGONS Driver Library | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=30649 | ||
| + | |||
| + | VOGONS Wiki reference | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=34699 | ||
| + | |||
| + | What retro activity did you get up to today? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39993 | ||
| + | |||
| + | What game are you playing now? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=35778 | ||
| + | |||
| + | post up pics of your "computing area" | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=23136 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Retro Rig Photo Thread | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=27940 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Post pics of your CRT monitors | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=37997 | ||
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| + | "The international hardware museum of Vogons" | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45838 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Kind of missing the point of building machines. | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46151 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Playing ON vs WITH retro hardware (and hardware preservation) | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=85936 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Do you remember how/when you began your Collection ? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=53395 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Who else here hoards "insane" amounts of hardware? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28547 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Retro Hardware Collections | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=26892 | ||
| + | |||
| + | NIB still sealed collections | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46461 | ||
| + | |||
| + | To unbox or not unbox (old HW) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46446 | ||
| + | |||
| + | How do you store your computer parts? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=29820 | ||
| + | |||
| + | How do you organise / sort / store all your retro gear? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=30972 | ||
| + | |||
| + | How do we store our (hardware) collection? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46031 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Storing your pc parts. | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=57381 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Be careful how you store your stuff! (storing your parts in such a way water can't easily damage it) | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=88147 | ||
| + | |||
| + | This is a bad idea right? (How to clean dirty computer components) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46438 | ||
| + | |||
| + | How many computers do you own? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45786 | ||
| + | |||
| + | How many computers could you possibly build? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45819 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Is there any reason to keep a Win9X machine around for gaming except for fun or nostalgia? | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=75191 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Minor (or major) injuries from gaming or building/using computer...? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39324 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Great collectors of Vogons! What's missing in your collections? :P | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38166 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Duplicate Hardware in Your Collection | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45018 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Things you regret giving or throwing away? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=41410 | ||
| + | |||
| + | What do you NOT have enough of? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=51653 | ||
| + | |||
| + | How ''brand crazy'' are you guys? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=51527 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Pronunciation of Riva (how does one pronounce this?) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=54058 | ||
| + | |||
| + | What was your worst screw-up with retro tech? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=51482 | ||
| + | |||
| + | VGA Capture Thread ("Let's start a thread so we can share tips and tricks for capturing VGA output from our Retro machines!") | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=26661 | ||
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| + | |||
| + | Good reading for people new to retro computing | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=27661 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Spelling and grammar pet peeves around here | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45816 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Disporpotions between different countries when it comes to old hardware | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38642 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Reasons to punch eBay sellers in the face | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44989 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Question: Why do you think retro computing is important? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42783 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Old computers for daily tasks? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39681 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Lowest system you tried for everyday main PC | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43564 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Trustworthy buyer? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42484 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Vintage hardware lovers - do you really love vintage hardware or simply pragmatism? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=36531 | ||
| + | |||
| + | How many of you guys still use CRT monitors on all your retro computers (and maybe your modern ones too) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43005 | ||
| + | |||
| + | You Know You're a Hopeless Retro Geek When... | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=41990 | ||
| + | |||
| + | What do you drive? (about cars, mostly) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45397 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Let's get to know eachother a little better :) | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39524 | ||
| + | |||
| + | So what do you guys do... you know, in real life? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=36337 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Tell your story. What made you sign up to Vogons? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39700 | ||
| + | |||
| + | What machines did you use in High School? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44353 | ||
| + | |||
| + | List the CPUs you owned when they were new | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46197 | ||
| + | |||
| + | POLL: What is your favorite x86 vintage processor? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38293 | ||
| + | |||
| + | First computers you've used | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42224 | ||
| + | |||
| + | What's the hardest part of building a retro rig for yourself? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48860 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Story behind your avatar? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38294 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Bought these (retro) hardware today | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=17341 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Bought these games today | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=16803 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Bought these (retro) software/OS today | ||
| + | https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=58350 | ||
| + | |||
| + | I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread. | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43144 | ||
| + | |||
| + | Whats the most you've paid for retro tech you had to have? | ||
| + | http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52512 | ||
== Feedback about this page == | == Feedback about this page == | ||
Latest revision as of 02:43, 21 November 2022
This wikipage is basically an attempt at condensing the threads on Vogons into a single list to make it easier to find threads containing interesting bits of information. Everything is roughly listed into separate categories and this list can be seen as a continuous WIP
Some of these threads are several years old though, so please consider not kicking an old thread and instead create a new thread, optionally with a link to the old thread.
Contents
- 1 Very Old Games On New Systems (mostly emulation)
- 2 Miscellaneous threads
- 3 DOS and Windows
- 4 Motherboards
- 5 CPUs
- 6 CPU cooling (HSFs)
- 7 Power Supply Units (or PSUs)
- 8 PC cases
- 9 Graphics cards
- 10 Sound and sound cards
- 11 Media (HDD, Optical, Magnetic, etc)
- 12 Other hardware
- 13 Games!! What is Vogons without talk about games? :D
- 14 Benchmarks
- 15 Retro systems, their collectors and their stuff
- 16 Feedback about this page
Very Old Games On New Systems (mostly emulation)
DOSBox Game Launcher (DOSBox Frontend) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=12915
D-Fend Reloaded (DOSBox frontend) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=17415
The Wrapper Collection Project http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=36412
What are the best console emulators out there? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39476
Fastest emulators period http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=29867
PCEm. Another PC emulator. http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=16441
DgVoodoo 1 Discussion Thread http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=6225
dgVoodoo 2 for DirectX 11 http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=34931
N64 emulation - does anyone else share my dissatisfaction? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33874
SoftMPU 1.9 - Software Intelligent MPU-401 Emulator http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=36023
Technically & artistically impressive games http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=35731
How to tweak CGA / EGA game palettes easily :) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=27687
Emulating EAX on any onboard sound hardware? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39499
Is this the possibility of a Power VR SGL Wrapper? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=41495
DOSBox debugger http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=7323
DOSBox Feature Request Thread http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=7745
Emulating MT-32 on an RPi2 http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46899
DOSBox on Windows NT 3.51 (Yes it's done for real) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52094
Lemmings video issue after hitting F1 to go into next level (We all like lemmings :)) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=51551
Miscellaneous threads
Spam, spam, spam (Report spammers here!) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28438
VOGONS is no marketplace! (locked thread) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=27446
DOS and Windows
What are your minimum Windows system requirements? (talk about Windows versions and the hardware people put these on) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28195
10 Reasons for a Pentium 4 Windows 98 DOS Retro Gaming PC (talk about using a Pentium 4 for DOS) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44547
Any good Windows 3.1 games? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44496
Best version of Windows 95? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=29535
Useful Programs, Patches, and Drivers For Windows 95, 98, 2000, Etc. http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44890
Patch for Windows 98/98 SE/Me to run on newest CPUs https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=88284
Your favorite retro apps? (apps? programs!) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=40977
Any interest in a MS Windows Security Update CD? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=31258
List of Web Browsers For All Operating Systems http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=12102
XP-era games that have trouble running on Win7/8 http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42396
Windows 98 games that won't run in Windows XP https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=67613
Windows 95 setup guide (late 2013) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=36770
Generic Win98SE Installation & Setup Guide http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52119
Tetrium's guide to Windows ME (tips and tricks that make ME run well) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48258
Windows Me - "Misunderstood Edition" (collection of the benefits of Windows ME) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=47562
What is the memory "sweet spot" for a Pentium III Windows 98 SE retro-gaming system? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=41227
>512MB with Windows 98... http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=35361
Win 9x/ME and ram http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46463
Any known issues running Windows XP 32 bit with 8 GB RAM installed? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=72383
How to Successfully use Windows 98 on PCI-Express Systems http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48964
Was there ever a non-upgrade non-OEM Win95 retail CD? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43517
Windows NT 4.0 on Pentium 133 http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43343
Win98SE or WinXP for Tualatin 1.4S+i815? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42937
Windows ME http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=26652
Is Windows 2000 good for anything? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39547
windows xp box http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38982
Which XP? (talk about using different versions of XP for retro gaming, includes tweaking like NLite and the use of Service Packs on old rigs) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52360
Windows Server? (Windows 2003) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43336
Vintage Hardware Wallpapers http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=40163
Vintage OEM Desktop Wallpapers - Let's make a repository! http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44836
Retro Hardware Themed Desktop Wallpapers! (contains custom-made desktop wallpapers) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45549
Why do some games demand a 256 colors or 16-bit desktop color depth? https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=88476
List of video card tech demos https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=88071
Motherboards
Too many Retro PCs? Let's build a 4 in 1 Retro Gaming PC! 386, 486, Pentium... http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44205
List of motherboards with SB-link (PC/PCI) header http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48205
DS12887 drop-in replacement (talk about a Dallas replacement) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=37404
DIY Bios Modding guide Jan Steunebrink k6-2+/3+ 128gb https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=84642
Test:486 undocumented jumper settings http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=23968
286 motherboard http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33076
Best 386 Motherboard? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49376
LuckyStar LS486E rev.C2 and Cyrix 5x86@133 (mostly talk about obtaining 66MHz FSB on 486 motherboards) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43193
Best ISA Video Card for a 386DX-40? (also contains good generic info on 486 busses) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52077
Soft on-off switch for AT motherboards http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46479
ATX I/O shield models for 3D printing (Includes some generic info about mounting an AT board into an ATX case) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=65320
Best Socket 7 AT motherboard http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49399
Best Super Socket 7 Motherboard? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49052
K6-2/3+ Success on Asus P5A 1.06 - simple mod https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=57201
Asus P5A very slow AGP / Video cards (which is actually talk about the buggy P5A and the + chips) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=62046
Tillamook 266MHz and working L2 cache? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=30499
slot or socket http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38850
Which Slot 1 CPU retention bracket? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46250
Best Slot 1 Motherboard? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49054
Dual PIII-S Tualatin 1.4 GHz Success Stories http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=32786
Good Pentium 3 Board with ISA and Tualatin Support? (this thread ended up resulting in the creation of this page) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45876
Best Socket A (462) Motherboard? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49069
Socket A Motherboards That Have 12V-Centric VRMs? https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=77698
Socket 478 Motherboards with PCI-E Slots (contains a list of these boards) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=50655
LGA 775 Motherboards with AGP Slots (contains a list of these boards) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=50665
Why 478 and not 775? (quite extensive info of many of their differences) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49861
Core2 / AMD Phenom board legacy support (floppy, serial, parallel, etc.) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46082
8GB of DDR1 in a socket 939 system http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=40567
CPUs
The Ultimate 486 Benchmark Comparison (very extensive. Includes lots of in-depth talk about 486 hardware and maxing performance) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28470
The Ultimate 686 Benchmark Comparison (very extensive) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=34666
SetMul - Multiplier control for VIA C3 / AMD K6 Mobile / Cyrix 5x86 (also seems to work on classic Pentiums) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38613
Modifying the POD83's voltage regulator for overclocking (Interesting due to the info on Intel's Overdrives). http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45365
pentium mmx vs pentium http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44896
Idt Winchip 1, 2, 2a and 2b differences https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=86572
Cyrix appreciation thread (lots of info and pics about Cyrix and early VIA chips) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=31111
P55c at Overclocked to 300mhz? (P55C a.k.a. Pentium 1 MMX) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=21248
Tillamook (The PPGA Mobile Pentium 1 MMX CPU at 266MHz and its problems) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28362
Definition of "Super Socket 7" http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=55275
SUCCESSFUL K6-2+ to K6-3+ Full Cache Enable Mod (extensive info about modding K6-2+ to a K6-III+) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=85071
Which Pentium IIs can be underclocked? (contains extensive info about Deschutes which were not fully locked) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=24550
Slowing a 440BX based PC (some more talk about Pentium 2 Deschutes which were not fully multiplier locked) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=20758
Graphics card for VIA C3 1200 build http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42526
Cyrix III (i.e. VIA C3) for vintage gaming? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28473
S370 Board for Nehemiah Core ? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46071
What is your biggest Pentium 4 Collection? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48847
Pentium 4 Cedar Mill 3.4 GHz - more than just hot air http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38344
What's your favorite thermal compound? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48800
Rare CPUs (includes many pics). http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=37366
CPU cooling (HSFs)
These all in theory fit the same socket http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=29418
Intel heatsink pushpins are ANNOYING! (mostly LGA775 etc) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44060
Super Socket 7 cooling http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44545
Power Supply Units (or PSUs)
A tale of two PSUs (lots of in-dept talk about the build quality of specific PSUs) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=37757
Advice on new parts for old system. http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46149
PSU - bust the myth (more in-dept talk about PSUs including some good links) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46516
PC cases
Best off the shelf spray paint for beige computer cases (What colors matches the old beige best, in case retrobright isn't deemed wanted) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=66199
Graphics cards
Graphic cards and CPUs history trees, wanna help? (project by vogons member vlask, very detailed chart!) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=32967
3D Accelerated Games List (Proprietary APIs - No 3DFX/Direct3D) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33483
Image Quality of various old video cards (Quake 3 comparison) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=53554
3dfx Archives - The Collection & Discussions Thread http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=29887
Voodoo 2 DOS Glide compatibility matrix http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=35721
Voodoo3 models overview http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46471
Has anyone tried mating V3 TV with DVI? (Voodoo 3 3500 (a.k.a. Voodoo 3 TV) display connector) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42111 and Voodoo3 3500TV, connect to monitor? (P&D/PnD connector instead of the original octopus cable) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=27699
3dfx filter shader! http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=36470
Voodoo 2 Sli problem. (Older Voodoo models seem to have 'GPU' pins that bend relatively easily, causing odd problems to occur) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=69507
Surviving the late 90's without 3Dfx http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45081
ATI Rage 128 Pro vs Ultra? (some info regarding this overall seemingly quite confusing era of Ati graphics cards) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=37317
PowerVR Fun Thread (Very lengty thread about PowerVR, lots of info) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=23876
Matrox M3D / PCX2 opinions http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44686
Matrox Roundup G200, G400, G400 MAX, G450 and G550 http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=41580
Teach me to love ATI Rage (includes some info about the many differences of the Rage graphics chips) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=50705
S3 Trio3D/2x - is this just a rebadged ViRGE or more? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=30576
S3 Savage 2000 http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=23802
VGA PCI S3 Number 9 Virge 325 card, basic info. (talk about Number9 graphics cards) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28069
S3 AGP Cards (and possibly others) Too Bright (A way to make certain S3 cards display a darker black) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43472
Looking/searching for s3d (S3 Virge specific) games (interesting talk about S3 mostly) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=26498
AGP Speed http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44650
Graphics cards signal comparison, image quality http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39335
Replacing the GPU cooler on a GeForce 256 - how does this thing come off? (Loosening up those very sticky heatsinks) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=53960
GF2-GTS what drivers should I test? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48226
Geforce3 Ti 500 vs Geforce 6200 (lots of talk about FX5900 as well) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=47142
TUTORIAL - Modifying Nvidia Drivers (Adding Cards) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52171
suggestions for my 386dx40... EGA / RGB vs VGA http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45583
ISA 16-bit graphics card comparative performance and ranking (Good info if you only have ISA slots, short thread) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49491
Best graphics card for dos gaming http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48051
Modern graphics on a 486 http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33879
Any good 3D pci graphic's card out there? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46224
Ideal graphics card for Socket 7 setup (lots of talk about i740) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=29144
Best WinXP Video Card http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=47815
Fastest WinXP Graphics Card? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=47949
Nvidia cards - the Wiki isn't clear on this... (interesting short thread about graphics memory and 64-bit/128-bit) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=55203
3dfx Oral History Panel [ 2013 ] http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39518
Collectible video cards http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28451
Most rare and most common 3DFX cards in excistance? (also some talk about non-3DFX cards) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46490
Are GeForce 256 DDR cards that rare? (mostly discussion, lengthy thread) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52982
Question about Geforce FX 5900 current draw per rail (relatively shorter thread containing a link to some more threads) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=73578
Riva TNT vs MX400 (also contains info on how to recognize memory bandwidth from a graphics card when inspecting the card visually) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=74894
Sound and sound cards
Sound cards - from best to worst (running for over 10 years, very extensive talk about old sound cards) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=9990
Soundfont recommendation thread http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=31883
The New Creative Labs Sound Blaster Drivers Collection. (Updated 6th Jan. 2014) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33023
Aztech Sound Galaxy cards http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48887
ISA Sound Cards with Internal Wavetable http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45313
Yamaha S-YXG100plus SoftSynth for Win9x 4MB waveset working!! http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33661
SB16 vs DBs (hanging / stuck / wrong notes in MIDI) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=20849
Sound Blaster 16 Bugs and Deficiencies Summary http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=50071
Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42431
ISA or PCI sound card? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=34235
PCI sound cards...so whats out there? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=29024
A3D Vortex 1 any good? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.phpt=47935
Aureal Vortex2 Project http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=41928
PCMCIA Sound Cards http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=30840
Music Quest MPU clone cards, anyone interested in them? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43875
AdLib GOLD clone is now a reality https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=88095
Advise on PCI Sound Card? (includes some info about SB-Link) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49172
PCI Sound card for Windows 3.11 & Dos 6.22? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48921
Have you opened your SC-55 to check the battery inside? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=36424
Media (HDD, Optical, Magnetic, etc)
IBM PS/2 floppy disk drive restore / repair (also covers pc floppy drives) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46462
the end of optical media http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44227
Single floppy mainboard workaround http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42296
Any software out there who can mount formatted .img files? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46331
Jewel cases for 3.5" Floppies? This is weird. http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=40387
IDE or SATA hard drivers on retro computers? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=49372
Other hardware
What are the best retro ISA and PCI slot network cards? https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=41474
Good high resolution computer crt monitor? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46088
what are your favourite ps/2 mice? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43793
Mouse Polling Rate in Windows 98SE http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=50329
Post pictures of all your (strange) memory modules here for all to see :) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46138
PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42862
Any Inexpensive USB Flightstick Recommendations? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46445
Widescreen monitors and 4:3 aspect ratio compatibility thread http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39136
Games!! What is Vogons without talk about games? :D
List the PC games that you have beaten http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=11328
List of Free Games http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=22210
PC Game Compatibility List http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=8784
Game Acronyms List (TA is missing :( ) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=10287
DosBox FAQ http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=14081
Scariest Level Ever? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45028
I need a list of good PC multiplayer games that do not require the internets http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45415
Any Unreal Tournament gamers here? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44614
Cinematic Platformers (Prince of Persia, Another World style games) list http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=36256
Most memorable games you've played http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43073
Most disappointing games? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=26075
Preserving Old Discs http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44656
Benchmarks
DOSBox 0.74 CPU Benchmark http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43280
Phil's Ultimate VGA Benchmark Database Project http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=37844
HUGE 1997*-2003 video card performance benchmark thread (Q3, Unreal, DK2, 3DM2k, 3DM2001) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=51847
The All-amazing super-de-douper SuperPi thread! http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=31086
Post your retro computer superpi results here! (older SuperPi thread) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=25288
My 3DMark01 Mega Thread http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33459
My 3DMark03 Mega Thread http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52529
Doom 3 timedemo shootout with period correct hardware. http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=40892
3DBENCH CPU Benchmark Database http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=26175
Running 3dMark 2000 on modern hardware http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33579
Great PC! But can it run Crysis? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44145
Post your 386 Speedsys results here http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=33059
Let's benchmark our systems with caches disabled http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=47548
7-zip benchmarks for over 60 CPUs http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=47460
DOSBox 0.74 CPU Benchmark http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43280
Video for CPUs - The Software Decode Reference Thread (listed here for lack of a better category) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45820
Retro systems, their collectors and their stuff
VOGONS Driver Library http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=30649
VOGONS Wiki reference http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=34699
What retro activity did you get up to today? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39993
What game are you playing now? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=35778
post up pics of your "computing area" http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=23136
Retro Rig Photo Thread http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=27940
Post pics of your CRT monitors http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=37997
"The international hardware museum of Vogons" http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45838
Kind of missing the point of building machines. http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46151
Playing ON vs WITH retro hardware (and hardware preservation) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=85936
Do you remember how/when you began your Collection ? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=53395
Who else here hoards "insane" amounts of hardware? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28547
Retro Hardware Collections http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=26892
NIB still sealed collections http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46461
To unbox or not unbox (old HW) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46446
How do you store your computer parts? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=29820
How do you organise / sort / store all your retro gear? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=30972
How do we store our (hardware) collection? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46031
Storing your pc parts. http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=57381
Be careful how you store your stuff! (storing your parts in such a way water can't easily damage it) https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=88147
This is a bad idea right? (How to clean dirty computer components) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46438
How many computers do you own? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45786
How many computers could you possibly build? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45819
Is there any reason to keep a Win9X machine around for gaming except for fun or nostalgia? https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=75191
Minor (or major) injuries from gaming or building/using computer...? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39324
Great collectors of Vogons! What's missing in your collections? :P http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38166
Duplicate Hardware in Your Collection http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45018
Things you regret giving or throwing away? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=41410
What do you NOT have enough of? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=51653
How brand crazy are you guys? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=51527
Pronunciation of Riva (how does one pronounce this?) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=54058
What was your worst screw-up with retro tech? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=51482
VGA Capture Thread ("Let's start a thread so we can share tips and tricks for capturing VGA output from our Retro machines!") http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=26661
Good reading for people new to retro computing
http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=27661
Spelling and grammar pet peeves around here http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45816
Disporpotions between different countries when it comes to old hardware http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38642
Reasons to punch eBay sellers in the face http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44989
Question: Why do you think retro computing is important? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42783
Old computers for daily tasks? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39681
Lowest system you tried for everyday main PC http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43564
Trustworthy buyer? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42484
Vintage hardware lovers - do you really love vintage hardware or simply pragmatism? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=36531
How many of you guys still use CRT monitors on all your retro computers (and maybe your modern ones too) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43005
You Know You're a Hopeless Retro Geek When... http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=41990
What do you drive? (about cars, mostly) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=45397
Let's get to know eachother a little better :) http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39524
So what do you guys do... you know, in real life? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=36337
Tell your story. What made you sign up to Vogons? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=39700
What machines did you use in High School? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=44353
List the CPUs you owned when they were new http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=46197
POLL: What is your favorite x86 vintage processor? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38293
First computers you've used http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42224
What's the hardest part of building a retro rig for yourself? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=48860
Story behind your avatar? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38294
Bought these (retro) hardware today http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=17341
Bought these games today http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=16803
Bought these (retro) software/OS today https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=58350
I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread. http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=43144
Whats the most you've paid for retro tech you had to have? http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=52512
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