Stock Heatpipe DC? Sweet!!! (Pics ~ 300k) Should I OC It?

fatheadpi · Post by **fatheadpi** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 9:23 pm

Ok, I just checked. The controller board is fine. But perhaps, it should be noted for future reference, the Rev-0 motherboards are only compatible with Rev-0 controller boards.

Indeed. After I finish up the nightly sales, I'm gong to try and finish the wizzard, got to pull all the Rev-0 sh*t off and go back to Rev-1.

Alexvrb · Post by **Alexvrb** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 10:26 pm

fatheadpi wrote:
Kits would be a good idea. They can get their own switches, just show people where to connect everything.
I'll be able to throw modchips in there for around 10 - 12 bucks soon, waiting on my chips to get in.

Optional I would assume, although a good option for those who want to play the odd import and don't already have a chip. Beats the pants off swapping discs. I'm going to get another DC after I get my car back on the road. I gave the last one I bought to my brother.

Totally OT: It's funny... my brother has a PS2, and a couple of years ago he argued with me that DC was inferior (even though he used to own one) and just became "outdated", that it didn't have the games or the graphics anymore. But now he sings a different tune, and actually agreed with me that DC was ahead of its time, and while playing he commented on how good Shenmue and Soul Calibur still look today.

qatmix · Post by **qatmix** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:56 am

So when you run ovverclocked GPU do you have to run it in VGA? as the hsync will be off.

Morphv2 · Post by **Morphv2** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:19 pm

Probably not qatmix. I'm not sure, but I dont think the GPU runs straight to the video-out port. I believe it passes through several chips on its way, of which one I beileve smooths out the signal to be viewed.

But, hey, I could be wrong.

qatmix · Post by **qatmix** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:06 pm

Indeed, Well Ive overclocke dth evideo and it rolls, Its all about timings anf doing this makes it run quicker..

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:36 am

I've got an ancient Sony TV, one of the first colours. Theres a knob to control hsync on the back so it can run 60Hz easily.

Might come in use when I get round to trying this

Morphv2 · Post by **Morphv2** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:22 am

Lol, old tech finds a use in modern times. How ironic.

Synlor · Post by **Synlor** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:05 pm

fatheadpi, have you by chance ran dcdivx on your overclocked DC? I'm interested if there would be any improvement on the higher quality videos that seemed to be problematic before. (By before I mean last time I used it.. maybe 1 1/2 years ago, so there may be a new version and such, but I'm still curious

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fatheadpi · Post by **fatheadpi** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:21 am

fatheadpi, have you by chance ran dcdivx on your overclocked DC? I'm interested if there would be any improvement on the higher quality videos that seemed to be problematic before. (By before I mean last time I used it.. maybe 1 1/2 years ago, so there may be a new version and such, but I'm still curious )

Was thinking the same thing, since I also haven't used it in about 2 years. Havne't tested Divx yet, I'm a little busy with four DC's on the bench right now and all but my Rev-2 are being problematic. (On a side note, 2 are in color clear cases!) I'll look into it when I get a chance.

fatheadpi · Post by **fatheadpi** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:23 am

Oh, and on another side note, I need a Rev-1 GD-Rom in good condition for my original 9-9-99 Dreamcast, willing to trade for a DC Modchip or a set of the crystal oscillators I'm using, or a brand new Pelican DreamShock controller.