A video reviewing the Sound Blaster PCI 128, an affordable Ensoniq AudioPCI-based card that the retro PC community overlooks. It covers its Sound Blaster 16 compatibility, General MIDI support, SPDIF and redbook CDDA features, lack of FM synth, driver setup for Windows and DOS, waveset size comparisons, and includes driver resources plus sponsor and support […]
Phil documents lab upgrades and downsizing, reviewing the ASUSTOR Drivestor 4 Pro Gen2 NAS (provided free by ASUSTOR) and a used Dell OptiPlex 5060, with disclosure and support links included. Originally published at PhilsComputerLab – YouTube channel
A sponsored video from PhilsComputerLab discussing why Socket 775 could become the next big platform in the Retro PC community, covering its benefits and including support links for Patreon, PayPal, GOG, Amazon, AliExpress, and eBay. Originally published at PhilsComputerLab – YouTube channel
A sponsored video exploring how to combine DOSBox emulation with a real CRT monitor by configuring custom resolutions for authentic pixel-perfect DOS visuals. It includes links to DOSBox, a Reddit emulation guide, a custom resolutions spreadsheet, Custom Resolution Utility, and ways to support the creator. Originally published at PhilsComputerLab – YouTube channel
The author bought a Pentium 4 motherboard with ISA slots and asks whether it will be compatible with ISA sound cards and worth considering. Originally published at PhilsComputerLab – YouTube channel
The WP32 McCake from Serdaco is a wavetable board supporting General MIDI SoundFonts (SF2) and the Roland MT-32. Serdaco provided the product free for a video review; the reviewer keeps it but isn’t paid. A discount code (PHILSCOMPUTERLAB) gives 5% off. The post lists purchase links for the WP32 McCake, PicoGUS (as MIDI interface), a […]
The post shares the creator’s experience of having issues twice when buying a retro motherboard and includes support/resource links. Originally published at PhilsComputerLab – YouTube channel
Phil explains what to look for when choosing an LCD monitor as an alternative to increasingly expensive, rare, and aging CRT monitors for retro PC gaming, and includes ways to support his channel. Originally published at PhilsComputerLab – YouTube channel
The latest PicoGUS firmware lets you connect a modern USB mouse to a retro PC. Originally published at PhilsComputerLab – YouTube channel
A detailed review of the Ensoniq Soundscape VIVO 90, covering its strengths and weaknesses, with links to resources and ways to support the channel. Originally published at PhilsComputerLab – YouTube channel
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