Running Demanding DOS Games on Affordable Hardware

DOS 3D games running at 640x480 high resolution can be very demanding, struggeling even on a fast Pentium. In this video we are putting together a DOS Retro PC that is very fast, capable of running System Shock smooth at 640x480 but is also budget friendly.

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US:
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Commander Keen Complete Pack: https://adtr.co/hKA8Vc
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Resources:
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Augidy 2 ZS drivers for Sound Blaster Live!: https://www.philscomputerlab.com/crea...
DOS Benchmark Pack: https://www.philscomputerlab.com/dos-...
MS-DOS Mode Super Easy: https://www.philscomputerlab.com/ms-d...
Windows 98 USB Storage Driver: https://www.philscomputerlab.com/wind...

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