Thanks a lot for the replies! :)
I will need to DVI outputs...
Out of curiosity, how do these boards compare to my old one? Amazing how quickly technology changes and gets better...it's why I try to wait so long before building a new system...
Hi Everyone,
I built my current desktop at the beginning of '08 and would now like to replace my vid card. I am having a problem watching video on the computer; it will often freeze during playback. All of the drivers are up to date and my research has shown that this card does have issues...
I got one at Woodland Hills Fry's today after work. They had a few. $149.99 with a $30 instant rebate and a $60 MIR.
I'm happy with it. I'm running my 22.1" and 20.1" widescreen monitors at 1680X1050 and it runs well. Before I could only run it to 1280X960...
I am also able to get very...
Thanks for all the advice!!
This was a brick and mortar Fry's ad so if they don't have it in stock, they'll give me a raincheck. Hopefully they'll have it in stock!
I figure for $59 I can't go wrong. When I crash my real radio control heli it can cost me hundreds of dollars so I guess...
I started a thread on this card in the vid card forum after I saw the Fry's ad this afternoon...
I was looking at upgrading a 8600GT system, Q6600, 4gb ram and dual monitors (22.1" and 20.1").
One of the most taxing programs I play on the current system is a radio control simulator called...
Hello Everyone,
I'd really appreciate your advice on this matter as I did some research, but I'm still a bit confused. I'm running an XFX 8600GT card on my Q6600 with 4gb of memory. I'm running dual displays, a 22.1" and a 20.1".
I use this desktop mainly for school and browsing...
I'm having the same problem running Windows Ultimate on a quad core Intel w/ 4gb of ram. I have AGV installed and an Nvidia card.
Should I uninstall the nvidia control panel?
Sucks having a new desktop that seems slow when it shouldn't be! :(
It's an Acomdata USB 3.5" drive. Fortunately, since I'll be able to keep my old drive w/out re-using it until I'm 100% sure that the photos are copied correctly.
Did you use Explorer to do your copying?
Hello Everyone,
I'm in the final stages of finalizing my new desktop. My old computer has 35gb of precious pictures, mostly of my daughter the past 3 1/2 years. What is the best way to copy these to my external hard drive and then transfer them to my new desktop?
I should mention that...
So how would this monitor compare to an older Dell 20" widescreen (2005fpw)? I just built a new desktop with Vista Ultimate and I've always wanted a dual monitor setup. As the Acer would be my primary monitor because it's bigger, I wouldn't want the quality to be noticeable lower.
Thanks!
Pete
Thanks a lot for the replies! I started building my pc tonight. I forgot the "thrills" of managing cables! Ah well, at least it's my first modular psu! :D
Thanks Again,
Pete
Hello,
I'm contemplating running a dual monitor setup on a new system I'm starting to build. It is going to run Windows Vista Ultimate with the following:
Q6600
4gb DDR2 800
8600GT 256mb ddr3
specifically this vid card:
http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16814150258
I...
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how do I know what version of the Q6600 I just received from Newegg?
Mine says, Prod code: BX80562Q6600, S-SPEC: SLACR
I've hear the version with "Go" stepping is more overclockable and runs cooler.
I did a search and couldn't find the answer...
I'm a bit of a "noob" here, but my FF has been very buggy lately and unstable! It seems to lock up on me multiple times a day. The rest of my machine works fine. Oh well...I'm building a new quad core and re-installing everything so that'll be a clean slate! ;)
Thanks for the clarifications gentlemen. I guess that makes sense about the operating system and I have no worries since when I eventually do upgrade my laptop, it will already have Vista on it.
Thanks Again!
Pete
THANKS so much for the quick responses, I really appreciate it!!! I understand their concerns to cutdown piracy and was just afraid I was going to have to buy two copies of everything.
Does the same go for Vista Ultimate? I'm not going to put it on my current laptop because it's not...
I just ordered MS Office Professional 2007 and OneNote '07 using my academic discount (Woo HOO). I'm just wondering, prior to this, I've been running Office 2003 with a volume license key.
This has always confused me...
Can I load it on my desktop and laptop??
Or do I need to buy two...
Hey Everyone,
I'm building this desktop here:
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2154687&enterthread=y
Today fry's has a Q6600 and ECS GF7100PVT-M for $289.99.
Here's specs on the mb here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...66&Tpk=ECS%2bGF7100PVT
Do you think this combo would suit my...
No. I have the PVR150MCE installed but haven't fooled around w/ it yet since I have a Tivo and this was mainly to download some videos from my digital camcorder. It of course works w/ XP Media Center, but it also works w/ third party alternatives like Sage TV and Beyond TV.
I did some...
Hey Guys,
Yep, I used monitor.exe. And like I said, I only really notice the backlighting when I use the monitor.exe program, so I dont' think I'll send it back.
I got my 2005fpw on Monday and I like it a lot! I was lucky, no dead pixels. However, I seem to have some pretty "harsh" backlighting in the lower left and lower middle edges of the screen. I downloaded that monitor.exe someone posted here awhile back and that's really the only time I notice...
I just installed a Leadtek 6600GT in my computer system and I was wondering if you could point me to a web site where I can test it's performance out? I just want to make sure it's working properly and competently.
TIA
In anticipation of my new Dell 2005fpw monitor arriving Monday, I'm beginning to do a few other upgrades to my system... I have an 6600GT video card coming and I want to upgrade my memory.
Presently, I have 512mb of pc3200 running in dual channel mode (2X256). My plan is to get 1gb (2X512)...
Thanks a lot for the quick replies! Coming from an old KDS 19" CRT, I'm pretty excited to get this new monitor! Just gotta get the vid card and memory soon before the monitor arrives...
I was thinking of a 6600GT in AGP, what do you think? My current system is an AMD 2500 w/ 512mb of dual channel memory. I'll probably also be upgrading my memory another 512mb or 1gb. I don't want to spend a ton of money on this "older" system, but I want it to run decently. It can't handle...
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