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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
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    Recommendation needed on new vid card

    I kindof wish I had some more $$$ atm, I'd just drop the $370 on a GT and overclock to ultra. But these unexpected problems are such a hastle... This 9800 pro was great... Then over night it died, just a few weeks past the 3 month warranty. I'll admit I'm kindof excited to get a new card...
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    Recommendation needed on new vid card

    My 9800 pro took a crap on me, even tho its only 3 months old... I'm using a ti4200 i installed in my parents computer atm, and it wont be long before they are crying about not having their computer running (the same way I am about this one... "sighs") but now I need to get something new...
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    TT Purepower 680W is a great PSU!

    I don't see the sense in dropping that much $$$ on the power supply as of now, while it sells at it's peak price, but I DO see the sense in getting a supply with plenty of surpluss power. You won't need an upgrade for many years to come (hopefully).
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    Have a new pc in pieces, in shipping;

    The topic pretty much says it all... I have a computer coming in soon, and this time around (in the past I've had a couple experiences picking up hardware that crapped out on me little after warranty period ended) and I'd like to put this rig thru atleast 48 hours of non stop STRAINUOUS...
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    Plagued by Odd Graphics Issue

    you'll need some kind of proof... whether it be email of sale transcript, order slip from shipping, SOMETHING that shows you baught it from that specific company. Otherwise, with LUCK, you can call and see if they still have you on file for the purchase, but you better go out and find a 4 leaf...
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    Radeon 9800 Issue

    I checked out the RAM issue, trying each seperately, and at first I thought that did the trick. Turns out it only postpones the crash by another 5 min. Odd how reducing the ram would make the game actually last longer before crash... Event viewer doesn't pick up on the crashes, and I've...
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    Radeon 9800 Issue

    A little update: Curiously, I underclocked the card good (378 / 338) to (354.60 / 315) and noticed an older game ran crash free (tribes), for an hour until i quit anyway, but then switched to enemy territory and after 5 min it crashed again... Really seems to be pointing at cooling...
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    Can't boot into Windows due to Norton Ghost Clone

    Sounds like your registry was wiped out. If you dont have a backup of your old registry, then yea, you'll likely need to reinstall them.
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    Radeon 9800 Issue

    I can usually figure these things out in a matter of minutes, but this one has me stumped. Lets start with the specs; P4 3.2e p4c800-e deluxe 1028M xms 3200LL running dual channel msi rx9800 pro 128 480W Thermaltake psu xaserIII case w/7 fans Ok, now to the nitty gritty. The...