The Nvidia GeForce 256 is the very first GPU, featuring TnL, Transform and Lighting, which can offload work from the CPU. It is also the very first GeForce.
I had to double and triple check, but it's true, the Pentium II 300 launched at a price of $1981! In this retro video review we try to shed some light on why Intel charged so much for this CPU.
The Raspberry Pi is a popular device for retro gaming. In this video we are looking at a cheaper alternative, it is the Orange Pi PC and I bought it for $23 in December. It came with a case and a p...
What if Intel had built a Super Socket 7 processor and not moved onto Slot 1 so fast? In this video we are simulating a Pentium MMX 250 with a Front Side Bus of 100 MHz.
Starting with the CXT AMD K6-2 processors, these CPUs support Memory Type Range Registers (MTRRs) which can be used to enable Write Combining to boost DOS Graphics performance.
Today we are reviewing the Intel Pentium II 266 which is the second Slot 1 processor. This video is packed with information, we will go over the specifications, under- and overclocking and there ar...
Installing and configuring Windows 95 or 98 is straight forward, but I often get asked for help with the MS-DOS mode. So I tried to make it as easy as possible, you just need to download two files ...
Nvidia Quadro graphics cards are expensive workstation cards, but are they any good for gaming? It is said that they are not as fast as GeForce cards, so in this video we will compare the Quadro2 P...
Starting with the Pentium Pro, Pentium II and Pentium III, these CPUs support Memory Type Range Registers (MTRRs) which can be used to enable Write Combining to boost DOS Graphics performance.
This is a video review of the DreamBlaster X2, a brand new wavetable General MIDI synthesizer board for classic sound cards like the Sound Blaster, ESS Audio Drive and many others.
Welcome to a new chapter in history! Today we are reviewing the Intel Pentium II 233 which is the very first Slot 1 processor. This video is packed with information, we will go over what makes this...
Recently we had a look at the K6-2 400 processor in a Socket 7 machine. We are limited by the 66 MHz FSB, so today we are using the same CPU in a Super Socket 7 machine with 100 MHz FSB to see how ...
In this video you can watch me put together a 486 DOS retro gaming PC, but using modern parts such as a nice ATX case, reliable ATX power supply, modern optical mouse, reliable floppy emulator and ...
3Dfx Voodoo cards are legendary 3D accelerator cards. The first Voodoo revolutionised 3D PC Gaming and in this video we will check out why so many of us love this card.
Welcome to a new chapter in history! Today we are reviewing the Intel Pentium II 233 which is the very first Slot 1 processor. This video is packed with information, we will go over what makes this...
2005 was a special year to me. Firstly I just arrived in Australia, landed my first job and had some money in my pocket. So I built myself a gaming PC.
I had to double and triple check, but it's true, the Pentium II 300 launched at a price of $1981! In this retro video review we try to shed some light on why Intel charged so much for this CPU.
Playing older games on modern operating systems is not as smooth sailing as the industry wants you to believe. In this video we are looking at some of the issues, build a Windows XP retro gaming PC...
In this video I am building a fast 386 DOS Retro Gaming PC. While building, I talk about the components and things to watch out for. The computer uses a mix of old and new components to improve rel...
Do you have too many retro computers? Has your partner given you an ultimatum to get rid of some? Do old computers not fit in with your modern furniture and decoration?
In this video you can watch me put together a 486 DOS retro gaming PC, but using modern parts such as a nice ATX case, reliable ATX power supply, modern optical mouse, reliable floppy emulator and ...
Playing older games on modern operating systems is not as smooth sailing as the industry wants you to believe. In this video we are looking at some of the issues, build a Windows XP retro gaming PC...
In this video I am building a fast 386 DOS Retro Gaming PC. While building, I talk about the components and things to watch out for. The computer uses a mix of old and new components to improve rel...
Do you have too many retro computers? Has your partner given you an ultimatum to get rid of some? Do old computers not fit in with your modern furniture and decoration?
In this video I am walking you through building a fast Slot 1 Pentium III Retro Gaming PC. This at Windows 98 SE games, as well as late MS-DOS games at high resolution.
In this video I am building the Ultimate 3dfx Voodoo 5 Glide Retro Gaming PC. This PC is a beast, delivering high end performance in Glide, OpenGL and DirectX games from the golden era of early 3D ...
In this video I am building the 3 in 1 DOS Retro Gaming PC. Based around an Intel Pentium running at 133 MHz and slowing it down by disabling caches, we can play games from the 386, 486 and Pentium...
2005 was a special year to me. Firstly I just arrived in Australia, landed my first job and had some money in my pocket. So I built myself a gaming PC.
Playing older games on modern operating systems is not as smooth sailing as the industry wants you to believe. In this video we are looking at some of the issues, build a Windows XP retro gaming PC...
In this video I am showing how to make old games look better by scaling the image in the correct aspect ratio and increasing resolution up to 1600 x 1200, even on monitors that do not support this ...
Was the Pentium 4 Prescott really that bad? In this video we will check out this processor and see if it should be used for a Windows XP Retro Gaming PC.
The Extreme Edition 3.4 is the ultimate processor for Socket 478. Does the performance justify the price, how does it perform and should you consider getting this processor for a Windows XP Retro G...
Was the Pentium 4 Prescott really that bad? In this video we will check out this processor and see if it should be used for a Windows XP Retro Gaming PC.
In the previous video, two iconic processors squared off against each other: Intel'sPentium 4 3.2 GHz and AMD's Athlon XP 3200+. Intel won the fight, but the ...