Recent content by obes2k

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    I can see the lines on my monitor refreshing. Is that bad?

    First make sure your monitor even supports 100hz at the resolution you are running. Some monitors will boast being capable of handling 120hz, but they won't mention that is only at lower resolutions (640x480, 800x600). Make sure when you get into Display Properties > Settings > Advanced >...
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    SLI 6600GTs vs X850XT

    haha, you guys need to pop some valium before you hop on these forums.:beer:
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    SLI 6600GTs vs X850XT

    Thanks for the welcome, appreciated. I'll keep stepping up to correct statements like yours in the future as well. Yes, this 19 foot CRT is amazing, it takes up 2 stories, and boasts a resolution of 9000x8000 @ 120hz! It only costed me $30k, and has a tailend that sticks out 12 feet...
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    SLI 6600GTs vs X850XT

    Welcome to the wild world of the internet Rollo, as I'm sure you have saw much worse in your time, I know I have. If he was talking to me like that face to face, he'd leave with the gift of his teeth in his hands. I normally don't take it to a personal level until they do, at which point the...
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    SLI 6600GTs vs X850XT

    each post you make, makes your IQ look halved at an increasing interval, your in the single digits now, but look at the bright side, you CAN'T DROP BELOW 0!!! Pat yourself on the back i love you. I wont even pick apart any more of your non-sense, I'll save it for somebody who can actually dish up a...
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    6800GT + CS:S = NOT impressed!

    3dmarks look good, any other games causing issues like this? Might I suggest uninstall / re-install HL2/CS:S, something may have got screwed in a patch or whatever. Another person mentioned checking backround apps, thats another thing you should definately check out. Otherwise, its too bad...
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    SLI 6600GTs vs X850XT

    purchasing a vid card with windows mediaplayer in mind, to me atleast, is ludicrous...
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    77 degrees in games too hot for 6800?

    if its not a gaming pc, under clock it... if NO games are played on it, honestly, its a waste of a card. You could be using an old riva tnt card for $10. But, my advise is, if you want to save some money, and dont mind the case looking a little scrappy, mod it. really... order a 2-3 120mm...
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    SLI 6600GTs vs X850XT

    You didn't realize they were talking about the 6800GT? I had no problem deciphering that... anyhow, I just popped up to argue that disposition on 6600GT's... I can't think of one GOOD reason to pick up SLI 6600gt's over a single 6800gt(other than looks, if you can call that a good reason)...
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    Post your 3DMARK05 SCORES.

    2520 @ 390/350 - 9800p 128
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    9800pro Brightness problems

    that doesn't seem to make sense. adjusting gamma upwards should make things brighter... unless the card is shot (it happens, people DO sell junk on the internet). Another thing, some games are really wierd in regards to brightness and gamma. While the game may even seem somewhat dark...
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    RMA

    I'm not exactly sure about ATi, but I know of companies that offer RMA for a good length of time (3-5 years) but thats from the date it was manufactured not the date you bought it. It's something to think about, but at the same time, it's more than likely the card isn't even 1-2 years old yet...
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    2 year old Radeon 9800 Pro starting to crash..help

    oh, and if you do RMA, be sure to call and request expedited handling on it, you will shave 2+ weeks on return time. good luck
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    2 year old Radeon 9800 Pro starting to crash..help

    I had something similar with my old 9800 happen. Random times monitor would lose signal, wouldn't resolve until reboot. I kept temps perfect, underclocked, kept the inside of the case emaculate, and even stroked the 9800's heatsink to put him to sleep at night, and it still happened. It got...
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    Recommendation needed on new vid card

    if i remember right, the XL is pci-e only, I'm limited to AGP