Recent content by Unbekannt

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    4870 fan speed question about file location

    Wow, I feel dumb. That was the problem. I was so in the moment I totally forgot about that. Thanks a lot.
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    4870 fan speed question about file location

    Ok, so I looked ahead and saw that early adopters are having heat issues with the new 4870's. So I made sure that I would address them quickly after I got my new rig built. I have all the current drivers loaded and other software needed in place for Vista Ultimate 64bit Version. But I have a...
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    Quick question about monitor to graphics card ratio

    Thanks for the help guys, it's appreciated.
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    Quick question about monitor to graphics card ratio

    Howdy, I'm just wondering if I need to run two graphics cards with a 24" monitor? I'm building a new system and will be getting a ATI 4870 and my system is going to be Xfire ready. Will one 4870 be able to handle a 24" monitor on it's own or do I need to get a second one? Haven't found any...
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    New Build, Need Help/Comments/Recommendations

    Thanks modoheo, Well if the rig is looking good, I have another question. I've been reading a lot of forums but I'm still at a loss as whether to upgrade to Vista. I have been hearing all kinds of feedback and now I'm not sure if staying with XP Pro is worth it. And If I do upgrade to...
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    New Build, Need Help/Comments/Recommendations

    Thanks DSF, Pretty cleaver huh, that is also my gaming name. I appreciate the comments and suggestions. I have also been fine with onboard sound as I usually have it down anyways since it gets off after a while listening to the same effects. I have reworked based on your comments and the...
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    New Build, Need Help/Comments/Recommendations

    Thanks faster, But my question is that since there isn't hardly any software that take full advantage of the quads is it really worth the money right now, I might have that much but that doesn't mean I want to blow it all on a system. The mobo that I picked out will support quads and if the...
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    New Build, Need Help/Comments/Recommendations

    Hello all, I'm new to the site and accidentally posted in the computer help thread, my fault for not reading. I have been trying to build a rig for a while now, and finally have what I think is a decent rig. This will be my second rig I have built for myself. My first rig is great and has...
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    New Build Help/Comments/Recommendations

    Hello all, I have been trying to build a rig for a while now, and finally have what I think is a decent rig. This will be my second rig I have built for myself. My first rig is great and has never had any problems, but in today's computing world it is getting tired. My problems is that I'm...