<< Taz, you need advice. I see you are trying to victimize me and I know your type. you look to me like the nasty type I have seen before on the internet that makes the internet an unpleasant place to be. I have said before that I have seen other people's ATi cards. wow!- I actually have friends or acquaintances? that thought didn't pass through your mind, did it Taz? it probably wouldn't because I guess you don't have them. you look like the kind of sad obsessive who takes himself far too seriously, and will try to tear down anyone who holds opposing views, with lies, spite and misinformation if need be. I wouldn't put it past you to prowl forums with a plethora of nicknames all day long. do you have a job? I see you have some kind of empty inadequacy in you, and I bet you hate the "gurus". you don't make a guru, and you're unable to enjoy the ridiculous or make fun either. I know when I'm being silly, but you take your sad and rabid self seriously >>
As has been pointed out Trav I dispense good advice and help for Radeon owners. The ONLY time I am drawn to defend the Radeon is when people like you, thankfully rare, who have never owned the card go off half cocked on a strangely obsessive mission which is clearly inexplicable. I am not anti nVidia as I still own a GTS nor am I rabid in my fervor for the Radeon, I ONLY defend it from misconceptions and falsehoods spouted from someone like you who has no knowledge of the card. As for you having friends that's far too easy to mock so let's let that slide shall we? As for prowling forums this is basically the only one I go to and you better get used to it because I'm lucky enough to have a job that pays six figures and allows me to surf and have a lot of freedom. Now I could insert a personal attack on you here like you did to me but I will not be drawn into that. Not being a troll or used to fighting I'm sure you could keep a flamewar going far longer than I could. 😉.
Now I really don't see what your misguided mission's intent is as again, you don't own the card, even your drivers' poll blew up in your face, now if you were to buy the card I'd be the first person to offer any help you may need as many people can attest to here. UNTIL you have at least tried it in your rig I don't see what you have to gain with this little campaign you're on. It's really a sign of someone with a little too much time on their hands and not a particularly healthy focus for your life.
This is certainly not an attempt to malign your credibility, rather think of it as some politely constructive criticism to help you out. Maybe you just needed things pointed out to you in a calm rational manner.
Much good luck to you.