TPU's Nostalgic Hardware Club

[lexluthermiester]

Nvidia High Definition Audio Driver has an X on it? So what does the Nivida driver do?

That's for HDMI audio out. If you're using the audio on the motherboard or a sound card, just leave it disabled.

 

[Ruru]

That's for HDMI audio out. If you're using the audio on the motherboard or a sound card, just leave it disabled.

Exactly. I did the opposite on my X58 system as I disabled the onboard audio as I use a TV as a monitor.

 

[RJARRRPCGP]

Exactly. I did the opposite on my X58 system as I disabled the onboard audio as I use a TV as a monitor.

Even when I was using a TV for a monitor a good while ago, I was like, "No way that I'm using anything other than my SoundBlaster ZXR or good onboard audio!", as I also wanted to use my stereo receiver for my PC audio. (either that or at least the Logitech Z506 speaker system)

 

[Ruru]

Even when I was using a TV for a monitor a good while ago, I was like, "No way that I'm using anything other than my SoundBlaster ZXR or good onboard audio!", as I also wanted to use my stereo receiver for my PC audio. (either that or at least the Logitech Z506 speaker system)

Yeah I have no speakers anyway and actually my TV's speakers are fine. And also I live in a pretty small apartment so there's not even room for any hifi equipment

 

[RJARRRPCGP]

Yeah I have no speakers anyway and actually my TV's speakers are fine. And also I live in a pretty small apartment so there's not even room for any hifi equipment

Even the TV speakers, especially on better-spec'ed TVs, will sound better than the typical tiny speakers that came with 486 PCs in the mid-1990s at my last school-type-setting, LOL. Those speakers sucked!
They sounded like the tiny speakers that I hooked to my bike rack, back in 1992, briefly.

 

[Bungz]

X800Xt AIW
2 x 9800Pros ( wonder if I have double figures of these yet lol)
Winfast Geforce 3 Ti200

 

[Ruru]

X800Xt AIW
2 x 9800Pros ( wonder if I have double figures of these yet lol)
Winfast Geforce 3 Ti200

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I have to admit that I'm a little jealous of those gems

 

[Trekkie4]

Hmm, possibly. Do you have that disc, or is it just for reference?

I specifically have not heard of that but it might have the drivers needed for your system.

Might also check this site:

VOGONS Vintage Driver Library

That is a link, thanks to @Trekkie4 , that has tons of nostalgic drivers for motherboards, CPU's, etc...

Pretty sure I wasn't the first one in this thread to mention Vogons Drivers, but thank you regardless

I have taken apart P3 550 ... and destroyed plastic clips holding the heatsink in the process .
Arctic thermal pads (1mm) on L2 cache and 2mm spongy furniture pads on the other side to help even out the pressure, some M3 screws and butterfly nuts:
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Works great .

As I told Stef recently on another forum, I once did the very same mistake on my PIII 500 cartridge. These are not meant to be taken apart. So if you ever need to clean them for whatever the reason or to wash all the dust from inside the heatsink just keep everything together, as it won't hurt the CPU. But before you plug it back in, make ABSOLUTELY sure that the CPU is dry.

Thumb nuts would look even better . Like this:

5.99US $ |Tuerca moleteada de acero inoxidable, rosca de paso a través de la mano, para apretar el pulgar, M3, M4, M5, M6, 20 Uds.|knurled nut|thumb nutm6 stainless - AliExpress

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Give it a try HERE and HERE ... depending on which design you prefer. Since the plastic shroud is black, I would personally go with either black or black zinc, depending on a model

So, it's been a while since I last posted in here... Had a crapload of problems (still do, tbh), but I'm trying to get back on track. So many hardware components to talk about, but for now I'm just going to leave you drooling over this beautiful Asus V8200 Deluxe, GForce 3 Ti200

 

[Ruru]

So, it's been a while since I last posted in here... Had a crapload of problems (still do, tbh), but I'm trying to get back on track. So many hardware components to talk about, but for now I'm just going to leave you drooling over this beautiful Asus V8200 Deluxe, GForce 3 Ti200

Does it OC to Ti 500 clocks?

 

[Trekkie4]

Does it OC to Ti 500 clocks?

Honestly, I have no idea... It's still sitting there, on top of my desk & waiting to be paired with Asus P4B & Pentium 4 @ 2.6GHz. But yes, I will definitely give it a try eventually

 

[Ruru]

Honestly, I have no idea... It's still sitting there, on top of my desk & waiting to be paired with Asus P4B & Pentium 4 @ 2.6GHz. But yes, I will definitely give it a try eventually

Repaste it and let's have a battle, I have an ELSA GF3 Ti 200 which clocks between GF3 and Ti 500 clocks

 

[Trekkie4]

Repaste it and let's have a battle, I have an ELSA GF3 Ti 200 which clocks between GF3 and Ti 500 clocks

Actually, there's no need to repaste anything, as @stef here already took the liberty of doing so, himself. I gave him my Leadtek WinFast A280 GF4 Ti4200 in exchange (while he gave me V8200), so everyone's happy

You're welcome to compare the specs of the two cards, this HERE is the link to official (Asus) website where you can probably find all the specs & manual...

Oh, and before I forget... I'm waiting for something really special. Some of you may have already guessed it ... yup, yet another Adison! Sadly, this thing is entirely chopped up & drilled all over ... not to mention painted entirely in black. So I'm not sure if I'll be able to revert the case back to its factory look. Nevertheless, it does look cool and has some pretty interesting components inside. Abit IS7 mobo with some generic, low end graphics - Radeon 9800 Pro

 

[Greenslade]

No, I already have a good Windows10 PC HPZ230 with an E3-1246 v3
and a gtx1060.I only got the Dell for XP. Everything is Working on the integral
version. There is one thing though, Nvidia High Definition Audio Driver has an X on it? So what does the Nivida driver do? As I have sound anyway. Is the integral version of XP just an updated version of XP, does it work the same as the original version?.


Snappy drivers got all the drivers except* Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller* failed to install error
PC & Laptop Driver Pack - Install & Update Drivers for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 #
Reply from the seller
*Hi the disc can be used offline and should have the drivers you need. Feel free to buy and try if not we offer a full refund guarantee.*

That's for HDMI audio out. If you're using the audio on the motherboard or a sound card, just leave it disabled.

That's for HDMI audio out. If you're using the audio on the motherboard or a sound card, just leave it disabled.

Thanks for that.I was wondering if there is a way to copy the Ethernet controller from
my integral version XP to my normal XP? 365 is the one I need for the normal version of XP. Unfortunately, I can,t copy that very long number.I have looked it up but I could not find the exact number366 is showing that Snappy drivers got it in the integral version of XP..Why could Snappy Drivers fail to get it on the original XP? It said there was an error It has got to be the same driverIs the integral XP version the same as the original XP version but just an updated version, or a new clone version of it? If it is an updated version of it I want bother about the original version.If you see what I mean.
373 failed to install error DP-LAN-Realtek-XP-21120.7z

 

[Ruru]

@Trekkie4 our cards probably share the same basic specs, I'm just wondering that would my only AGP setup be too powerful as I have only an Asrock AM2NF3-VSTA and AM2 Athlon X2s and Phenoms/Phenom IIs for CPUs

 

[Mr.Scott]

@Trekkie4 our cards probably share the same basic specs, I'm just wondering that would my only AGP setup be too powerful as I have only an Asrock AM2NF3-VSTA and AM2 Athlon X2s and Phenoms/Phenom IIs for CPUs

Nice. Maybe you like to go head to head with me sometime? I have same hardware.

 

[Ruru]

Nice. Maybe you like to go head to head with me sometime? I have same hardware.

You're welcome!

 

[Trekkie4]

@Trekkie4 our cards probably share the same basic specs, I'm just wondering that would my only AGP setup be too powerful as I have only an Asrock AM2NF3-VSTA and AM2 Athlon X2s and Phenoms/Phenom IIs for CPUs

Most of them do, yeah. Although, from what I remember, Asus used custom clocks for some of their cards. Such as V3800, TNT2 for example. Their TNT2 Pro is somewhere between M64 and reference card, nVidia TNT2 Pro. Of course, it had a great OC potential & could be boosted way up to the "Ultra" specs, but that is beside the point.

On the other hand, I was recently given Asus Radeon 5670 which according to some bench tests actually performs much, MUCH better than reference card due to memory clock (1000MHz ) and DDR3 VRAM.

 

[Ruru]

Most of them do, yeah. Although, from what I remember, Asus used custom clocks for some of their cards. Such as V3800, TNT2 for example. Their TNT2 Pro is somewhere between M64 and reference card, nVidia TNT2 Pro. Of course, it had a great OC potential & could be boosted way up to the "Ultra" specs, but that is beside the point.

On the other hand, I was recently given Asus Radeon 5670 which according to some bench tests actually performs much, MUCH better than reference card due to memory clock (1000MHz ) and DDR3 VRAM.

Never had a proper TNT2, I could try my Vanta-16 tho too then we we're going to have our battle!

 

[Trekkie4]

Never had a proper TNT2, I could try my Vanta-16 tho too then we we're going to have our battle!

Okay lol, I can even give you some of my earlier bench tests featuring TNT2 (Pro), GF2 GTS in addition to Ti200 which I'm hopefully going to bench test within the next couple of weeks

But do keep in mind that most of my cards (if not all) are paired with chronologically-appropriate CPUs. TNT2 is currently paired with Tualatin 1.4 (through the slocket adapter & into Slot 1 motherboard), and Ti200 will be paired with previously-mentioned P4 @2.6GHz. Meaning that you're most likely going to wipe me in all the bench tests due to faster processor.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Even when I was using a TV for a monitor a good while ago, I was like, "No way that I'm using anything other than my SoundBlaster ZXR or good onboard audio!", as I also wanted to use my stereo receiver for my PC audio. (either that or at least the Logitech Z506 speaker system)

That is how I run my systems. speaker built into displays are passable in a pinch, but not for daily driving. My main use system has a JVC mini surround system. My gaming rig has a similar mini surround system but from Pioneer. The PC in the family room has a full featured Onkyo 7.1 surround system. They all have dedicated SoundBlaster cards.

Even the TV speakers, especially on better-spec'ed TVs, will sound better than the typical tiny speakers that came with 486 PCs in the mid-1990s at my last school-type-setting, LOL.

While this is very true, it doesn't make them good.

X800Xt AIW
2 x 9800Pros ( wonder if I have double figures of these yet lol)
Winfast Geforce 3 Ti200

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That AllInWonder-X800 is especially nice!

Why could Snappy Drivers fail to get it on the original XP?

To be honest, I'm not sure. While I don't use SDI very often, it has never failed to find a driver.

It said there was an error It has got to be the same driverIs the integral XP version the same as the original XP version but just an updated version, or a new clone version of it?

Again, not sure. If Integral is working for you, stick with it. Those guys work hard to keep things clean and tidy. You have nothing to worry about using it.

 

[Athlonite]

Never had a proper TNT2, I could try my Vanta-16 tho too then we we're going to have our battle!

You won't get much out of the Vanta they're TNT2's poorest cousin they require far to much voltage to get anywhere and heat up like a volcano shortly before they go poof

 

[lexluthermiester]

You won't get much out of the Vanta they're TNT2's poorest cousin they require far to much voltage to get anywhere and heat up like a volcano shortly before they go poof

I never had that experience. Vanta's were a solid mid-tier option and OC'd well for me.

 

[Athlonite]

I never had that experience. Vanta's were a solid mid-tier option and OC'd well for me.

You must have gotten all the good ones because all the Vanta's I ever owned (6) were rubbish OC'ers needing way to much voltage and way to much cooling al the TNT2 Pro's I had were great though

 

[Trekkie4]

TNT2 Pro, TNT2 M64 and Vanta are three different cards, so let's not mix apples and oranges. Basic, most cheapest of the bunch was "Vanta". These usually came without the heatsink and had next to nothing when it came to additional features. I've seen most of them inside HP (Vectra?) units from that time, it served as a low cost video output adapter.

The second model is going to be M64, which is (I believe) what lex is talking about. Slightly beefier specs, usually with TV-Out and proper, active (or at least passive) cooling solution. These could be OCed, but were obviously not a match for genuine TNT2 Pro.

The next official step up is TNT 2 Pro ... although I've seen Asus cards, such as my V3800 which are actually TNT 2 without "Pro", kinda between the M64 and TNT2 Pro. Apart from Pro, there is only TNT2 Ultra, the ultimate TNT2 experience

 

[Dinnercore]

Does anyone have experience with Tiny XP vs. Micro XP as a benching platform? I got TinyXP Beast Edition II and MicroXP v0.86 from the eXperience Multi-boot CD. I'd set up both and test them against one another, but I'd rather save the time if someone has already done so.