Using RetroTINK 4K Scaler with Retro PC

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0:00 Introduction
0:40 DVI Windows 98
1:23 Scaling mode
2:06 Interpolation options
3:02 Testing Different resolutions
3:41 Thank you Mike Chi
3:55 Adding unsupported resolutions
7:35 Connecting DVI PC Monitors
9:59 VGA Windows 98
15:33 S3 ViRGE and Voodoo 2
18:07 Using profiles
18:26 VGA DOS
20:29 VGA CRT Mask
21:35 EGA Scanlines
22:45 720x400 vs 640x400
25:55 Summary and thoughts

[webfischi]

It's amazing how many techtuber in the retro space got that device, everyone covering just some part of what that device can do, it's stunning how many features have been crammed into that little device. It's covered by so many, no wonder it's sold out, despite the high but understandable price tag. It's really just missing HDMI 2.1, if people already ok with buying it for that price tag, why not go the extra mile and charge a few bucks more.

[MarcoGPUtuber]

Phil's makin my retro gaming clearer than ever!

[erikmerchant]

I just managed to buy a RetroTink 4K and I am so glad to find that Phil had made a video to guide a new user like myself. Thanks for a wonderful video sir! It has calmed my nerves considerably and I'm much less intimidated. I'm also so glad you covered a whole spectrum of cards and setups. Bravo!

[dubesinhower]

Thanks for this video, I haven't taken the time to make profiles for my RetroTink 4K for my retro computers yet, but now I have no excuse!

[rodhester]

Thanks for all you have done for the retro community. cheers.

[RetroTinkerer]

It's so crazy to me that you could pull out this video and the picoGUS one in a row, hat off to you Phil.

[shadesofbeige]

I'm glad to see some more awareness around RetroTink. I love my RetroTink 2x.

[Heru]

Honestly its a fantastic piece of tech. The *only* issue i have is the price. The 5x was pushing it already, but this thing is the price of a high end graphics card. Everyone makes their own determination of whats "worth it", I simply can't justify that much dough for a video scaler no matter how good it may be.

[nicknorthcutt]

Wow, the difference it makes is incredible!

[Grus]

I'm so excited I'm posting before even watching.

[efpcvintageplanet]

Amazing device. Thanks for sharing 🤩🤩🤩

[appwraith]

This is a brilliant piece of kit... I wish I could get one. Thanks for the review!

[ndaniel]

Great! I have been waiting for your review since I learnt about this device existance (which I did from other viewer here in the comments after the DosBox retro shader video few weeks back :))

[crossbone]

Great Video! can‘t wait for my tink4k for some retro pc action. Your step by step tutorials surely help to get quicker into the action 👍🏻

[a_h_adl]

Still waiting for it to get back to stock, good to see a review from you Phil!

[Aldranis]

Another great video Phil! Looking forward to ordering mine when they come back in stock. I'm sure I'll be referencing your video many times while setting it up.

[Chris-ycmm]

I've watched a few of these and not one covered the pc, so thanks for this Phil, very much appreciated.

Hopefully future versions can get cheaper and for me I would prefer a displayport out over hdmi.

[mesterak]

Awesome device although a bit expensive. Thanks for the in depth coverage!

[BloodiTearz]

Great video, I just received my retrotink 4k to test with windows 98 :-)

[steevf]

I've been on their waiting list for awhile now.