Recent content by Spyvie

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    Dual VC, no SLI or Crossfire?

    Sorry, I didn't mean to start an argument... I tried searching but the terms were too broad. I assumed it would work as expected but I'd hate to discover a gotcha while trying to get the rig up and running.
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    Dual VC, no SLI or Crossfire?

    Thanks for the quick response. I did search for an answer to this basic question, and an unambiguous solution was not forthcoming. In desperation I took it upon myself to ask a question on this board. I apologize if I've broken any protocols, and have only myself to blame if I've...
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    Dual VC, no SLI or Crossfire?

    I need to build a relatively low budget NLE (Adobe Premiere) rig that will drive 3 and sometimes 4 monitors. I have a basic question about dual PCI-E slots: Can I run 2 PCI-E cards in a non Crossfire or SLI configuration? If I just install the cards and the basic drivers will both cars work...
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    Lost my xp home cd

    I always use my OEM Home sp2 disk to reload other peeps comps, even really old ones with XP COAs. As long as you have a valid COA your good.... sometimes I have to call Bombay, sometimes I don't.
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    The Vista Hive

    New ForceWare 96.33 Vista RC1 drivers are out, they work for me on 5536
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    Installing Vista

    Back up your files first! Just install the drive, make sure its working (you can see it in XP) then boot from the Vista disk and do a custom install (the only option you will get if you boot from the DVD) Vista setup will give you a chance to choose what disk to install to and delete/create...