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    ATI 4870 1GB - HD playback

    I've not posted in a while here, it is more than 2 years since I bought the 8800GTX and didn't feel the need to upgrade it. But yesterday a local store offered me a 4870 1GB with the cooler similar to the old 7900GTX at a a reasonable price. Before I jump in, I would like to confirm 2 things...
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    Need recommendation for 20" Monitor or bigger with video input

    Hi, I'm looking for a 20" monitor or bigger for my wife to use at work. She's a dentist and we need to hang the monitor on pole holding the light. We're going to have a image splitter connected to her microscope and plug a digital camera (most likely a Nikon coolpix 4500 or equivalent)...
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    975Chip VS 965Chip@MSI7950GT SLI

    http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=116885 Coolaler has posted on XS some benchmarks for 7950 SLI on 975 and 965 chipsets. True, there are small differences between the setups (FSB and multis), but CPU speed was close enough. 3d06 975Chip@10943pts 965Chip@8919pts...
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    AW9D Max + E6600 Week28 :)

    Hello all, Short summary on my o/c results with the AW9D Max (I'm using the final BIOS 1.2, posted on the German forum hardwareluxx) 1) E6400 @ 3.2GHz (FSB 400 1:1), 1.375V VCore, MCH 1.76V, OCZ Plat or Corsair C4 4-4-4-15, VDim 2.1 It is Prime95 stable for several hours (more than 12, I...
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    E6600 Batch L628A915 is it good?

    Hi all, I grabbed an AW9D max this week and I'm still playing with it using the hardware from my 1st rig. For now, I can tell I can reproduce the DQ6 results and it is a bit faster when using identical settings (0.6s faster on superPi 1M). I have also this Boxed E6600 Batch L628A915, not...
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    Latest ATI beta drivers not working properly with RC1 x86

    I have Vista RC1 x86 up and running on my second rig. After installing the latest ATI driver package for Vista, the monitor starts to blink once in a while (every few seconds). Timing is not constant, ie, it can be 2 seconds between them or 30 seconds. Rolling back the driver eliminates the...
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    Vista x32 or x64? Both OK for today's software/hardware?

    Hi, I have a WinXP Pro 32bit version running on my 1st rig (see profile). I didn't take the XP 64bit road (I had an Opteron170) before due to the lack of drivers and some applications running a bit slower on the 64bit. I have a serial from Microsoft from the Beta 2 download and I have...
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    DFI nF590SLI-T2R/G OFFICIALLY CANCELLED

    Kudos for DFI :thumbsup: Pretty decent move on their part - better than shipping a sub-par product to the fans. http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=114768 Quote: We had a little chat with DFI this evening and they informed us that their highly anticipated LANParty UT...
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    Asus P5B Deluxe - No, thanks!

    Hi, Based on the recent review here at Anandtech, I decided to pick one P5B Deluxe non Wifi version and pitch it against the DQ6. After 2 days on it, I kind of regret doing that - waste of time. I transferred all my components to the P5B Deluxe and updated to the bios 0507 (and other...
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    FSB600@Gigabyte DQ6

    Read here: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=114600 Someone from Coolaler's forum did. It is validated also. Now Asus can update the PDF about the "lower DQ6 quality": http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=29&threadid=1921333&enterthread=y Comments?
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    ASRock ConRoe945G-DVI microATX

    Hi, I'm looking for a microATX mobo to put together a "cheap" Conroe system. I saw this mobo, I'm interested on the DVI riser and want to do a mild overclock (like 20%). http://www.asrock.com/PRODUCT/ConRoe945G-DVI.htm It's a good bang for the buck, not having to buy a video card - no...
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    Gigabyte 965-DQ6 - no O/C after connecting card reader

    After installing the card reader, my mobo won't boot overclocked. I can make it work again by removing it and plugging again after boot. Mouse and keyboard are USB - Logitech G15 and MX518. I can plug the card reader after Windows is loaded. And it works normally. Any ideas?
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    Gigabyte 965-DQ6 - not all USB ports 2.0?

    I plugged a card reader yesterday on the back of my DQ6 and got a warning that it was a low speed USB port (1.1). After checking in the device manager, I found this: http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dq6usbod3.jpg So, only 2 headers (4 ports out of 10) are USB 2.0? Is this a...
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    Single 7950GX2 Sli Antialiasing

    Hi all, I would like to know if it is possible to use Sli Antialiasing with a Single 7950GX2. I don't see this option on the Nvidia Control Panel. Does anyone know if that is feasible? Tks in advance!!
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    Gainward BLISS GeForce 7800 GT SILENT 512MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (AGP) - Retail (GX-030-GW)

    When I thought AGP was dead. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/7800AGP_Series.html#agx_2d030_2dgw It has everything, DUAL DVI and 512MB. Comes even with an Artic Silencer!!
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    How to turn a X1800 GTO into a X1800 XL

    I just saw this and thought might be useful for someone..... http://www.behardware.com/news/8110/how-to-turn-a-x1800-gto-into-a-x1800-xl.html You must, however, translate this: http://www.hkepc.com/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=579482 If someone else knows more, please pass ahead the info....
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    7800GT SLI x 7900 GTX (SLI) x X1900XT

    I did this a while ago (beginning of March). I'm sorry I didn't benchmark real games. I don't have the cards anymore, but I wrote down the scores (screenshots). My system is the same, same OS installation, etc. Only difference was the cards: 7800 GT SLI 3D Mark 2005 11701 7800 GT SLI...
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    For playing at 1920x1200, is a X1900XT or a 7900GTX enough?

    Hi, I have a 2405FPW. I play a bit of everything, from FPS to Strategy. The 2405FPW is a good monitor for games also (at least for me). The only thing is having to play at native resolution 1920x1200 (or 1600x1200 if centered), which is pretty demanding in modern games if all goodies are...
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    What kind of overclock the 7900GT is able to reach (with a good cooler)?

    I guess the memory is rated lower than the GTX, but what about the GPU? If the original coooler is replaced with a decent one, can the GT close into the GTX speed? Any reviews or threads around? I looked here and other forums, couldn't find a post about it. I am considering selling my...
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    512 7800GTX sold at Ebay for more than US$ 1500 ( 1320 Euros)

    Well, some people are just crazy. :| It happened in Germany earlier this week. http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...tem=8733107798&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT For the price in dollars add circa 20% over the price in Euros.
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    Dual Core and Cool and Quiet (Opteron?)

    Hi, I am coming from a San Diego and I had CnQ activated. Since I installed the Opteron I can't get it to work (CnQ), even at stock/default. Yes, I enabled CnQ on the bios, left the multipliers on auto and installed the latest driver for the CPU from AMD. And also set the power...
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    DFI NF4 Expert - My personal review

    Hi, Saturday I went to the local shop and got a DFI NF4 Expert The DFI NF4 Expert seems to be a great board, better layout IMO. BIOS options are a bit better also (HTT speed, voltage options). I just installed and fired up on first one, no boot issues. I copied my settings from the DR...
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    7800GT SLI or single 7800 GTX 512 @1920x1200?

    Yes, call me stupid :shocked:. I was tired of the flaming threads here and I didn't check the forum last week (I was under a stone). Saturday I went to the local shop to get a DFI NF4 Expert and ended also with 2 7800GT from Gainward. I was planning to sell my normal GTX and go SLI. Today...
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    My Opteron 170 arrived

    I just ordered one Opteron 170 boxed before it vanishes also. I have a X2 3800 boxed not opened, I decided to return it and try the Opteron. It is more expensive, but cheaper than the X2 4400. I know some people think the 9x is a better deal, but it is not available for me. The 170 is and...
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    X2 3800 or Opteron 170?

    Hi, I have at hand an X2 3800 boxed (still sealed). Ref. ADA3800DAA5BV LDBHE 0537VPMW Is it a good one? Where can I look for references? I know it is a Manchester (BV), revision E4 (AMD reference sheet). Is that good or bad? I bought it because I thought the price difference for the...
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    Replacing a SD3700 with a X2-3800: Just plug and play?

    Hi, I got yesterday a boxed X2-3800. It has Manchester core. I am using currently a SD 3700 (@ 2.75), DFI board with 623 bios. Can I just remove the SD and plug the X2? Do I have to uninstall any AMD drivers and install new ones? Are there any known problems by doing that? I read some...
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    X1800XL v 7800GTX: My personal review

    My Motivation: first, I want to make it clear I am no ATI or Nvidia fanboy. I like to have good hardware that works and it's correctly priced. I had in the past: 3dfx Voodoo2 and 3, Geforce 3 and 4, Ati 9800Pro and X800XT. My experience in the last years put me on the ATI side and I was a bit...
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    Nvidia 81.85 - Tearing similar to VSync (VSync is on)

    I upgraded today from 78.03 to 81.85. I did a complete driver removal, restarted, new drivers, restarted. I am experiencing a kind of tear similar to the VSync one. It happens on World of Warcraft when rotating lateraly to another direction and sometimes it stays even when still. It...
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    Connect3D X800 GTO to XT Mod

    The Connect 3D works. The guy who made the GTO2 mod confirms that: "Not only the Sapphire GTO² can be modded, the regular GTO cards from Connect 3D are also moddable" Success 27 : 1 Failed (last update Oct 25 2005). http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/overclocking/vidcard/127/4...
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    Which software tool for overclocking the X1800? Ati Silencer fits?

    I didn't see anyone posting this on the X1800 o/c thread, so here it goes: Which software tool can be used to oc/ the X1800? Can an Ati Silencer for the X800 be used for the X1800 family? (I guess the answer here is no, as the board layout seems to be different).
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    DFI LanParty UT RDX200CF-DR Crossfire (Socket 939) Motherboard

    For the ones thinking about the ATI Crossfire chipset, here is an interesting product: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Socket_939.html You can order today, it ships within 3 days. I guess it is not in the paper anymore. Now missing is the Anandtech review with 2 X1800XT on it :)
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    ATI X1000 Review at Xbitlabs

    I just read the review at: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/radeon-x1000.html It is a good review in my opinion, there are some benchmarks (but not games, they will follow later). They covered topics missing at other sites. I recommend for the people not satisfied with most...