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    ATI CrossFire and Physics

    I've been reading up on the ati physics/crossfire combo and am wondering if anyone is currently running it and if they could shed some light on it. i just got these two 2900xt cards so i have x1900xt sitting here and my badaxe board has a third pcie slot so i was thinking about using the x1900...
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    ATI Catalyst AI....on or off?

    ok, can someone give me a proper rundown on AI. i am aware that basically its preset graphics settings for each individual game. my question is, is the catalyst "smart" or all preset. does it know what video cards i have and adjust the detail level accordingly per game? my question is with...
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    PCI EXPRESS 2 - 8 pin adaptor?

    just wondering if anyone has seen any 8 pin pci express 2 adapters for sale? i have a duro 900 watt power supply, plenty of power for two 2900 cards but it doesn't have any 8 pin pci 2 express power connectors, only the six pin type and i dont see any adapters included in the parts list for the...
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    2900XT crossfire reviews?

    has anyone see any crossfire reviews for the 2900? i cant seem to find more than one. being a bad ax board owner two 2900's is still a more cost effective upgrade than going out and buying two 8800's and a new mobo but i was hoping to see some definitive crossfire reviews for the cards. has...
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    P5W DH DELUXE and onboard audio

    ok just a question, i have a new P5W DH DELUXE on the way and e6700 conroe and im wondering if the onboard audio will still cause the fps to take a hit while gaming? the problem is i want to use the optical output on the mobo to go to my stereo reciver, i have an audigy 4 im using now but it...
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    temp sensor replacement...where to buy

    i need to buy a new temp sensor for my system and i cant seem to find one anywhere. i just need the basic 2 wire, tape looking flat sensor that sticks to the cpu block, mine was closed inside the door of the pc case and shredded. does anyone know a good place to order one?
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    Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 in stock at newegg

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115001 $1359..............OUCH considering retail is $999 they are making pretty penny.
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    buy another x1900 and go crossfire or get a 7950GX2?

    ok heres the question, i have a x1900xtx right now, im a advid battlefield 2 player, about the only game i realy play so thoes are the 3d scores i was focusing on in the AT reveiw of the new beast. i didnt see alot that made me want to run out and get one except seeing he higher res results. i...
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    Conroe based crossfire mobos, whats slated for release time?

    ive been hunting for info but havnt had any luck finding out what crossfire motherboards are slated for release with the conroe chip and if any willcarry the 3200xpress chipset. any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Vapochill XE II......is it overkill? anyone using one?

    as a current water cooling user i have had my eye on a vapochill for awhile now and have a few questions for anyone using it. i guess the number one question would be is it overkill? are you realy going to gain from that lower temp over water, i mean isnt the chip the inherint hold up on getting...
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    New Catalyst, wasnt it supposed to be this week?

    hi all, just curious, i thought ati was releasing the new Catalyst drivers this week that actualy worked with the x1900xtx? im sick of not being able to play bf2 with special forces because of the major problem. id just likre a real driver to be released considering they already slapped out a...
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    artifacting with x1900xtx and battlefield 2

    ok, went from a 7800 gtx to this new x1900xtx. did a full reformate, drivers that came on the cd, pent 3.4 and 2 gigs of ddr 2 ram and no overclocking whatsoever on the card or cpu. im runnig the game settings on high and 2x aa, ive tried all settings and i get this same artifacting. when using...
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    low 3dmark05 scores with x1900xtx, help!!

    ok got my x1900xtx, didnt mess round, did a full reformat and install. im using a pent 3.4 775 chip, and 2 gigs of ddr2 ram, 533mhtz. heres the problem, im barley breaking 8100 in 3dmark 05. after reading most of the others scores i seem to be falling realy short. im realy getting frustrated, i...
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    benchies for the 7800 512 and the x1800 512?

    does anyone know where i can find some benchmarks comparing the new 7800-512 and the x1800 512 side by side? im considering a upgrade from my current set up of 7800's and was curious how that new ati hog performs since its a heck of alot cheaper than the 7800-512 will be. thanks again guys!!!
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    hardcore gamer, 5+hous a day, is the fw900 for me?

    ok ive read and read every post in here on crt vrs lcd since its always better to read than post and make a fool of yourself, heheh. as a hardcore gamer, 5+ hours a day ive lead the fight against gaming on lcds since their conception, for me even the new veiwsonic 3ms screen just still has...