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Falelorn
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Posted: 17th Sep 2003 10:47
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Im running win xp on a p4 1.5ghz

I want to run a old dos game, now the game loads, I can start it, start playing it and it hits about 2000 frames per second.

I know there are software programs out there that will slow downt the computer, but I would like to know if anyone uses a decent one.

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OSX Using Happy Dude
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Posted: 17th Sep 2003 13:21 Edited at: 17th Sep 2003 13:22
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Try a 486 emulator and not an actual DOS box.
You could also adjust the refresh rate of the display in your graphics card (if you've got an nVidia one).


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CattleRustler
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Posted: 17th Sep 2003 20:18
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or run a bunch of crap in the background

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Megaton Cat
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Posted: 18th Sep 2003 03:11
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thats an easy one man,
just get a big sledgehammer and give it a classic beating. That otta slow it down.
*note to self* Must not confuse cat for computer next time.

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Mattman
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Posted: 18th Sep 2003 03:19
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good one meg

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CattleRustler
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Posted: 18th Sep 2003 19:52
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yes megaton, I agree with good old "percussive maintenance" once in a while! I kind of stopped tho recently because I fried my GF Ti4600 when I punched my pc squar in the jaw.

but I went out and got an GF FX 5200 Ultra - oh well


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