Recent content by thurst0n

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    Display driver atikmdag/nvlddmkm stopped responding and has recovered

    So I have this same problem after about 10-15 minutes of crysis on high. I'm not sure what's going on because everything was fine when I first put my computer together, i'm not sure if it was a windows update, or the driver update, as I did them both around the same time. Here is my RIG...
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    My Final Build Specs

    Ok I want it.. really >:-) I will crossfire as soon as it's economically plausible (when i have money) No. Yes. >:-) I will try to justify it by saying that I work in computer related field, and I need to know a little bit about the business end of vista in order to help diagnose problems...
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    My Final Build Specs

    Sorry.. When i said "close to same price" I had switched to your other point about the GFX card. 4870 XOC on Tigerdirect is like 295 with free GRID. Although it was hard to find. I identified it by the picture w/ skulls, and clock speeds. the same thing on newegg is 309.99 with 20 mail in...
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    My Final Build Specs

    900 I already purchased, Got it for about 90 bucks cause I work at bestbuy and got it on employee discount. I plan on doing Raid 1. Do you still think it's a waste? I wanted RAM that I'd simply never have to upgrade. That was my thoughts there.. Think I should get a total of 8 GB for...
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    My Final Build Specs

    Actually I bought the RAM when the rebate was good. Came out to $65 for 2x2GB not too shabby IMO. The only thing IMO that i may be wasting $$ on is the MOBO, and I have given this piece more thought than any other piece in my system. and I just decided that I want it, and i cant convince...
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    My Final Build Specs

    Here is my final build specs for my new computer. IF anything screams out "no" please tell me. Also. I am still on the verge about 4870x2. I'm not sure I need it/it's worth it. I plan to CF in the future. So I would end up with 2 4870's anyway. And I've seen not much performance gain in...