Recent content by branney

I am also choosing between a 40GB X25-V, and a 80GB X25-M at double the price. The X25-M is part SSDSA2MH080G2C1, so I think that makes it G2. The X25-V is part SSDSA2MP040G2R5, which I think is also G2 - is that correct? If so, presumably the X25-V would be half the speed in sequential but...

I just realised if I sit 18" from a 32" screen, the side edges of the screen will be at quite an angle, but it should be less than 45 degrees. But what about the top and bottom? I have heard some panels have no viewing angle from below. Does that mean I might not be able to see the top of the...

i have a 320mb 8800GTS. if i wanted to run SLI in future, could i pair with a 512MB 8800GT as these are more available and sometimes cheaper? if so, would it just run at the speed of the slowest card? and would it only take advantage of the lowest common denominator memory a texture-unit wise?

at least i dont have to worry about someone stealing it!

Dell P1690 - it's good but occasionally has some flickering due to dry joint(s) so may need replaced soon. i'm thinking january sales..

I am looking to buy a 24"/26" TFT in January. I mainly play racing games and currently use a 24" CRT (22" visible). My eyes are 18" from the screen. I have recently heard about display lag caused by scaling hardware. Does this mean if I run at native resolution I won't have that problem...