Forum: Ati Videocards
December 10th 07, 09:36 PM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.ati
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Replies: 7
Views: 528
New HD3870
Carl wrote:
ATI has a dual processor GPU available in the new year. Older iterations
of crossfire allowed different models of card to work together, ie a
high end and a midrange card, or,...
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Forum: Ati Videocards
December 10th 07, 09:30 PM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.ati
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,536
HD3870 vs X1950XT
William wrote:
The 3870 is DX10.1 certified, the 8800 series is not. It runs cooler, draws
less power, and is a generation ahead of the 8800 series.
And a generation slower. If you...
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Forum: Ati Videocards
December 10th 07, 09:22 PM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.ati
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,536
HD3870 vs X1950XT
GTD wrote:
I agree with
you, the 2d quality makes up for it by miles. .
You are a liar. Don't like what I said,then sue me. I will prove in
court you are a liar.
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Forum: Ati Videocards
December 10th 07, 09:21 PM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.ati
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,536
HD3870 vs X1950XT
Fred wrote:
I prefer the 2D quality of ATI cards.
I have been dissapointed with the 2D quality of the nVidia cards that I have
used in the past.
That would have been a valid concern...
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
December 10th 07, 09:19 PM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,155
OK. I'm impressed...
Augustus wrote:
Just got my new Galaxy 8800GT OC 512Mb 650/2000 card today ($260Cdn) and
stuck it in my Opteron 185 2.8Ghz system and did the first
benchmark...3DMark03. My EVGA 7800GTX 512Mb...
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
December 10th 07, 09:17 PM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia
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Replies: 8
Views: 984
8800GT 512M vs 8600GTS 512M
Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote:
8600GTS is cheaper, and I am using a 22-inch widescreen.
I don't have to play games at maximum settings. So which one should I
choose?
On a 22" widescreen you...
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
December 10th 07, 09:14 PM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia
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Replies: 4
Views: 768
Nvidia drivers and 7950GX2 issue
wrote:
I don't know what LCD monitor designers have been thinking
the last few years, with the near total absence of multiple DVI
ports on their products. I'm...
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Forum: Asus Motherboards
December 10th 07, 09:07 PM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus
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Replies: 7
Views: 432
P5K-VM memory advice please
Steve S wrote:
I've used Asus motherboards for many years without any serious issues.
Occasionally, a BIOS update is required to solve a minor problem, but they
are generally very...
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Forum: General
December 10th 07, 07:48 PM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.video,alt.comp.hardware
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Replies: 26
Views: 894
Monitor questions
kony wrote:
Yes it is still an issue, but it is fairly rare to get more
than 2 or 3 dead pixels and most monitors today have none or
one at most. The seller's policy on taking back a...
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Forum: General
December 10th 07, 07:45 PM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.video,alt.comp.hardware
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Replies: 26
Views: 894
Monitor questions
chrisv wrote:
Now we just need affordable video cards that can run the new games at
high rates on these ~2 MegaPixel widescreens.
Agree. And that is why I will stick with 22" widescreen for...
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Forum: Ati Videocards
December 9th 07, 05:50 AM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.ati
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Replies: 7
Views: 528
New HD3870
Carl wrote:
Hello all, I would like to know if the crossfire will work if I have an
HD3870, then later on, add one of the new dual core GPUs?
What new dual core GPU's? I doubt it would work as...
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Forum: Ati Videocards
December 9th 07, 05:47 AM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.ati
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,536
HD3870 vs X1950XT
KlausK wrote:
Thanks. I'm getting an HD3870!
Why? 8800GT outperforms HD3870 and costs about the same. They are just
hard to find right now. Wait a month or so and they should be easier to...
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
December 9th 07, 05:44 AM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia
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Replies: 4
Views: 768
Nvidia drivers and 7950GX2 issue
wrote:
What kind of monitor & cable are you using? I've seen this
flickering with analog monitors, and/or cables that don't have
proper DDC lines (such as BNC...
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Forum: Asus Motherboards
December 9th 07, 05:31 AM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus
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Replies: 7
Views: 432
P5K-VM memory advice please
Steve S wrote:
I'm looking to buy a P5K-VM motherboard with E6750 shortly. Can someone
advise on a good RAM choice, totalling 2GB please? I'm not interested in
overclocking, just looking for...
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Forum: Asus Motherboards
December 9th 07, 05:21 AM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus
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Replies: 7
Views: 432
P5K-VM memory advice please
Thomas Elser wrote:
Are you sure you want to buy this board? Google for "P5K" and "problem",
maybe you change your mind ...
Why don't you show us the links instead? I have a P5K and have never...
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Forum: Homebuilt PC's
December 9th 07, 04:19 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
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Replies: 6
Views: 682
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Forum: Homebuilt PC's
December 9th 07, 04:05 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
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Replies: 3
Views: 259
In the market for a new router
Chris Darwin wrote:
I like my new Linksys WCG200 Wireless cable modem/router combo. Free's up
some desk space. About $150 compared to about $140 for a separate cable
modem router setup.
...
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Forum: General
December 9th 07, 04:01 AM Posted to comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.video,alt.comp.hardware
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Replies: 26
Views: 894
Monitor questions
Grinder wrote:
To each his own, but unless your PC is principally a media center, I
think widescreen is a waste of money.
Or a gamer. Wider FOV can make a big difference in games. Tunnel...
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
December 8th 07, 01:04 AM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia
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Replies: 4
Views: 768
Nvidia drivers and 7950GX2 issue
Every time I install the Nvidia drivers on my 7950GX2 at the end of the
install the screen just flickers on/off in a loop so I can't click on
finish to exit the installer. I just hit the reset...
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
December 2nd 07, 05:59 AM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,893
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
December 2nd 07, 05:58 AM Posted to comp.protocols.tcp-ip,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,alt.internet.p2p,alt.internet.providers
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,893
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
December 2nd 07, 05:57 AM Posted to comp.protocols.tcp-ip,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,alt.internet.p2p,alt.internet.providers
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,893
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Forum: Asus Motherboards
December 2nd 07, 05:55 AM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus
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Replies: 11
Views: 353
P5K quality??
wrote:
I have been using ASUS motherboards for many years now. Maybe I
should try Gigabyte instead?
Which P5K? There are various versions, wi-fi etc. I have...
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
November 30th 07, 06:27 PM Posted to comp.protocols.tcp-ip,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,alt.internet.p2p,alt.internet.providers
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,893
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Forum: Nvidia Videocards
November 30th 07, 06:23 PM Posted to comp.protocols.tcp-ip,alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia,alt.internet.p2p,alt.internet.providers
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,893
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