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RobertR1

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I missed this place :)

Nice to Gregy trolling to the max! Hey, now that Baumann isn't head of B3D, still obsessing over him? :(
 

imported_Crusader

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Originally posted by: Creig
Originally posted by: Crusader
This is great news. Patents need to be protected from the apparant disregard for the law that ATI previously engaged in. License it you lowly dogs.. Nvidia did.
This type of lawless behavior in this day and age is disgusting.

Nvidia hit with patent infringement lawsuit
19th September 2006

Nvidia has been accused of patent infringement. Minneapolis-based Scanner Technologies claims it owns techniques that the GPU maker uses in the manufacture of ball grid array (BGA) chip-pin layouts without its permission. It said the alleged infringement was "willful and deliberate".

This is great news. Patents need to be protected from the apparant disregard for the law that Nvidia engages in. License it you lowly dogs... This type of lawless behavior in this day and age is disgusting.


We can go back and forth like this all day if you'd like. But instead, why don't you grow up a bit, realize that neither company is employed by angels/devils and just enjoy the new toys they both make.

We could, but you have a crap computer and dont own half the new hardware that comes out soo... yeah. And the fact ist hat you post old news, this is current news and the discussion... so while YOU might want to go back and forth, that just shows your need to "defend" ATI.

This isnt about ATI vs Nvidia creig. This is about SGIs lawsuit against a failed company.
 

ShadowOfMyself

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Originally posted by: Crusader
Originally posted by: Creig
Originally posted by: Crusader
This is great news. Patents need to be protected from the apparant disregard for the law that ATI previously engaged in. License it you lowly dogs.. Nvidia did.
This type of lawless behavior in this day and age is disgusting.

Nvidia hit with patent infringement lawsuit
19th September 2006

Nvidia has been accused of patent infringement. Minneapolis-based Scanner Technologies claims it owns techniques that the GPU maker uses in the manufacture of ball grid array (BGA) chip-pin layouts without its permission. It said the alleged infringement was "willful and deliberate".

This is great news. Patents need to be protected from the apparant disregard for the law that Nvidia engages in. License it you lowly dogs... This type of lawless behavior in this day and age is disgusting.


We can go back and forth like this all day if you'd like. But instead, why don't you grow up a bit, realize that neither company is employed by angels/devils and just enjoy the new toys they both make.

We could, but you have a crap computer and dont own half the new hardware that comes out soo... yeah. And the fact ist hat you post old news, this is current news and the discussion... so while YOU might want to go back and forth, that just shows your need to "defend" ATI.

This isnt about ATI vs Nvidia creig. This is about SGIs lawsuit against a failed company.

A part of me wishes Intel with buy Nvidia just to shut both you and Gstanfor up for good, but it would be really bad for consumers so Id rather not see it happen

Oh wait, maybe nvidia is too useless to Intel to get bought :Q :D
 

Ulfhednar

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Originally posted by: Crusader
We could, but you have a crap computer and dont own half the new hardware that comes out soo... yeah.
So on planet fanboy you're not qualified to discuss hardware unless you own new tech? Yeah okay FX-55 boy. :D
 

imported_Crusader

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Originally posted by: Ulfhednar
Originally posted by: Crusader
We could, but you have a crap computer and dont own half the new hardware that comes out soo... yeah.
So on planet fanboy you're not qualified to discuss hardware unless you own new tech? Yeah okay FX-55 boy. :D

I'm a video fanboy, not CPU.
If its true that I wont get the most FPS out of my 8800GTX with the FX55.. I'll upgrade.
AAANNnnnndddd HIGHLY likely to pwn your CPU if and when I do.
In the meantime, just know I'll ALWAYS have a faster GPU than you do, or ever will. Esp if you continue to stick with ATI. ;)
 

Ulfhednar

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Originally posted by: Crusader
I'm a video fanboy, not CPU.
If its true that I wont get the most FPS out of my 8800GTX with the FX55.. I'll upgrade.
AAANNnnnndddd HIGHLY likely to pwn your CPU if and when I do.
In the meantime, just know I'll ALWAYS have a faster GPU than you do, or ever will. Esp if you continue to stick with ATI. ;)
LOL, you've just revealed yourself as the dumbest person ever to grace these forums.

I honestly couldn't give a crap about your CPU or if you get one faster than mine, I was simply using your own logic (or lack of) against you.

As for always having a faster GPU than me, I couldn't care less about that either, but good luck because I buy Nvidia too, dumbass. :D
 

imported_Crusader

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Originally posted by: Ulfhednar
Originally posted by: Crusader
I'm a video fanboy, not CPU.
If its true that I wont get the most FPS out of my 8800GTX with the FX55.. I'll upgrade.
AAANNnnnndddd HIGHLY likely to pwn your CPU if and when I do.
In the meantime, just know I'll ALWAYS have a faster GPU than you do, or ever will. Esp if you continue to stick with ATI. ;)
LOL, you've just revealed yourself as the dumbest person ever to grace these forums.

I honestly couldn't give a crap about your CPU or if you get one faster than mine, I was simply using your own logic (or lack of) against you.

As for always having a faster GPU than me, I couldn't care less about that either, but good luck because I buy Nvidia too, dumbass. :D

Thats good you dont care. For you. :)
Because if you were in on getting a G80.. if you bought 1 G80 and I will buy 2, just to pwn you. We can compete all day and you will lose. Just to let you know.

But its good you dont care, because I am likely to have far more money sitting in my bank account and ameritrade accounts than you do. Just to let you know, I dont want to have to break you.

If I was foolish with my money, I'd already had bought a C2D instead of a $139 FX55. But I'm more than willing to show you that you are nothing in the scheme of life and money. I usually wouldnt issue such a childish challenge, but for you Mr." I-Paint-My-Fingernails-Black".. anything.
I notice you are from the UK limey.. this is the USA, you are messing with some big money heavyweights.
 

Ulfhednar

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Originally posted by: Crusader
Because if you were in on getting a G80.. if you bought 1 G80 and I will buy 2, just to pwn you. We can compete all day and you will lose. Just to let you know.
LOL, are you 8? 9? I think I made it clear I don't give a crap about "beating" anybody or them "beating" me. I buy hardware to play games, that's it.

Originally posted by: Crusader
But its good you dont care, because I am likely to have far more money sitting in my bank account and ameritrade accounts than you do. Just to let you know, I dont want to have to break you.
I'm sure you do have a lot more money in Ameritrade, I'm from Britain. :confused:

I also couldn't care less how much money you earn, your money doesn't put food on my table.

Originally posted by: Crusader
I notice you are from the UK limey.. this is the USA, you are messing with some big money heavyweights.
You were saying what about other people using prejudice remarks? :laugh:

Hilarious. Keep it coming because I've not got much to do tonight and could use a laugh.
 

imported_Crusader

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Nothing prejudice about noting financial differences. Thats from your laziness, it just so happens that you represent your nation. Thats not an inherent trait you are born with, its a way of life.. so its not prejudice. Unless its not ok to make comments towards lazy people, who certainly could change their lifestyle if you wanted to. But apparantly you arent interested so. :(
 

schneiderguy

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Originally posted by: Crusader
Just to let you know, I dont want to have to break you.

:Q:Q:Q:Q

Ulfhednar, you better be scared, crusader is going to smack you across the head with his 7900gtx :Q:Q:Q
 

imported_Crusader

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Originally posted by: schneiderguy
Originally posted by: Crusader
Just to let you know, I dont want to have to break you.

:Q:Q:Q:Q

Ulfhednar, you better be scared, crusader is going to smack you across the head with his 7900gtx :Q:Q:Q

Hey.. its got a nice cooler on it.. hefty.. and good for swinging!
 

rbV5

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In the meantime, just know I'll ALWAYS have a faster GPU than you do, or ever will.

Hmmmm? How about a little story about Mopars? Why are you holding back insults about his parents parenting skills? Thats always refreshing.

 

Ulfhednar

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Originally posted by: Crusader
Nothing prejudice about noting financial differences. Thats from your laziness, it just so happens that you represent your nation. Thats not an inherent trait you are born with, its a way of life.. so its not prejudice. Unless its not ok to make comments towards lazy people, who certainly could change their lifestyle if you wanted to. But apparantly you arent interested so. :(
LOL you called me a "limey," what does that have to do with noting financial differences except that you're a hypocritical and jingoist little muppet?

I don't know how you can compare financial differences between us either, you know nothing about me or about my finances.

Every time you open your mouth, the collective IQ on these forums takes a nose-dive. Like I said; keep it up, you're good entertainment.

Originally posted by: schneiderguy
Originally posted by: Crusader
Just to let you know, I dont want to have to break you.
:Q:Q:Q:Q

Ulfhednar, you better be scared, crusader is going to smack you across the head with his 7900gtx :Q:Q:Q
Oh believe me, I am absolutely quaking in fear here...

...fear for his safety that is. You never know when rabid fanboys like this might be punching their monitor to try hitting you. ;)
 

imported_Crusader

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Elfdinner- I've got your number anytime you want to compare lives or anything else. ;) Limey is just like calling me a yank. I take pride in the Yankee title. I guess we have a lot to be proud of though.
Whats wrong, not proud of being british or something? :( That must suck to live that way. Doh.
 

apoppin

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what NO comment about the END of Nvidia :p

looks they are heading into BIZG trouble

:D

Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: Gstanfor
Check out one of the other threads apoppin - nvidia has already acquired a company with CPU expertise and much as I've always liked AMD and their CPU products if nvidia brings a CPU to the table in future I'll not think twice about turning my back on the AMD product.

yes . . . old news ... Stexar

it could very well signal the End of nvidia as an independent company. After intel/AMD [and maybe IBM] get thru with them someone will pick up the pieces in a fire sale.

imo they have bitten off far more than they can chew. ... like you, they are despised by their peers for their aggressiveness . . . it'll be interesting to see how this plays out

i started a thread about it in CPU Forum . . . days ago . . check it out . . . it's an interesting read . . . i'm off to work . . . i look forward to you comments

not :p

:D

anyway ...

Nvidia at work on combined CPU with graphic - On 65nm in 2008

peace and aloha

 

TanisHalfElven

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Originally posted by: Crusader
Originally posted by: Ulfhednar
Originally posted by: Crusader
I'm a video fanboy, not CPU.
If its true that I wont get the most FPS out of my 8800GTX with the FX55.. I'll upgrade.
AAANNnnnndddd HIGHLY likely to pwn your CPU if and when I do.
In the meantime, just know I'll ALWAYS have a faster GPU than you do, or ever will. Esp if you continue to stick with ATI. ;)
LOL, you've just revealed yourself as the dumbest person ever to grace these forums.

I honestly couldn't give a crap about your CPU or if you get one faster than mine, I was simply using your own logic (or lack of) against you.

As for always having a faster GPU than me, I couldn't care less about that either, but good luck because I buy Nvidia too, dumbass. :D

Thats good you dont care. For you. :)
Because if you were in on getting a G80.. if you bought 1 G80 and I will buy 2, just to pwn you. We can compete all day and you will lose. Just to let you know.

But its good you dont care, because I am likely to have far more money sitting in my bank account and ameritrade accounts than you do. Just to let you know, I dont want to have to break you.

If I was foolish with my money, I'd already had bought a C2D instead of a $139 FX55. But I'm more than willing to show you that you are nothing in the scheme of life and money. I usually wouldnt issue such a childish challenge, but for you Mr." I-Paint-My-Fingernails-Black".. anything.
I notice you are from the UK limey.. this is the USA, you are messing with some big money heavyweights.


this post put a picture of crusader in my mind. i bet he looks like comic book guy on the Simpsons. nobody with a life has enough time to write such posts.
 

Gstanfor

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Originally posted by: jiffylube1024
Originally posted by: Gstanfor
Tech Report article
B3D forum discussion link

The patent in question, known as U.S. patent 6,650,327, was filed all the way back in June 1998 and covers a "display system having floating point rasterization and floating point framebuffering."

and no, nvidia won't be sued, because unlike ATi they licenced the technology from SGI.

Its good to know (the former) Ati's business principles are mired as deep in the sewer system as their PR is.


^ When you're as demented as Gsanfor, everything negative goes towards your thesis (in his case, he repeatedly says that ATI's business practise is "rooted in the sweers"), everything positive goes ignored, everything positive Nvidia does is a cause for jubilation, and everything negative done by Nvidia is perfectly justifiable because it's 'not as bad' as what ATI does.

Get a life man, and quit being so petty about video cards. Sheesh.

How about the countless lawsuits against Microsoft, Intel, etc. If you're a big company, smaller companies want a piece of you. That's business.

Hey, I wouldn't even care about ATi (just like I don't any of the other video players) if they hadn't gone out of their way to make arseholes of themselves in 2002 and the years following. I'd never seen (or personally experienced) such public attacks and vitriol previously. It was at that point my hate for Ati and their supporters was born and I think they have gotten their just desserts. The only things I still would like to see happen are the collapse of VisionTek and the sacking of Richard Huddy.
 

Gstanfor

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Originally posted by: apoppin
what NO comment about the END of Nvidia :p

looks they are heading into BIZG trouble

:D

Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: Gstanfor
Check out one of the other threads apoppin - nvidia has already acquired a company with CPU expertise and much as I've always liked AMD and their CPU products if nvidia brings a CPU to the table in future I'll not think twice about turning my back on the AMD product.

yes . . . old news ... Stexar

it could very well signal the End of nvidia as an independent company. After intel/AMD [and maybe IBM] get thru with them someone will pick up the pieces in a fire sale.

imo they have bitten off far more than they can chew. ... like you, they are despised by their peers for their aggressiveness . . . it'll be interesting to see how this plays out

i started a thread about it in CPU Forum . . . days ago . . check it out . . . it's an interesting read . . . i'm off to work . . . i look forward to you comments

not :p

:D

anyway ...

Nvidia at work on combined CPU with graphic - On 65nm in 2008

peace and aloha

LOL! if a company such as AMD (with clueless management) can compete against intel and grow, then I'm afraid nvidia will eat intel alive when it does start competing with them.
 

Creig

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Originally posted by: Crusader
Originally posted by: Creig
We can go back and forth like this all day if you'd like. But instead, why don't you grow up a bit, realize that neither company is employed by angels/devils and just enjoy the new toys they both make.

We could, but you have a crap computer and dont own half the new hardware that comes out soo... yeah.

???? What does MY hardware have to do with YOUR mental disorder?



Originally posted by: Crusader
And the fact ist hat you post old news, this is current news and the discussion...

Did you even bother to look at the date on the article about the Nvidia lawsuit? It was posted barely a MONTH ago! Since I'm sure that case won't be settled for months/years, I'd say it's pretty current.



Originally posted by: Crusader
so while YOU might want to go back and forth, that just shows your need to "defend" ATI.
I'm not defending anybody, just showing that both companies seem to operate under the same principles. You, on the other hand, have some weird compulsion to attack ATI and defend Nvidia.



Originally posted by: Crusader
This isnt about ATI vs Nvidia creig. This is about SGIs lawsuit against a failed company.
Do you have short-term memory retention problems? YOU JUST GOT DONE SAYING, "This is great news. Patents need to be protected from the apparant disregard for the law that ATI previously engaged in. License it you lowly dogs.. Nvidia did. This type of lawless behavior in this day and age is disgusting."

HOW MUCH MORE "ATI vs Nvidia" CAN YOU GET?!?
 

apoppin

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Originally posted by: Gstanfor
Originally posted by: apoppin
what NO comment about the END of Nvidia :p

looks they are heading into BIZG trouble

:D

Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: Gstanfor
Check out one of the other threads apoppin - nvidia has already acquired a company with CPU expertise and much as I've always liked AMD and their CPU products if nvidia brings a CPU to the table in future I'll not think twice about turning my back on the AMD product.

yes . . . old news ... Stexar

it could very well signal the End of nvidia as an independent company. After intel/AMD [and maybe IBM] get thru with them someone will pick up the pieces in a fire sale.

imo they have bitten off far more than they can chew. ... like you, they are despised by their peers for their aggressiveness . . . it'll be interesting to see how this plays out

i started a thread about it in CPU Forum . . . days ago . . check it out . . . it's an interesting read . . . i'm off to work . . . i look forward to you comments

not :p

:D

anyway ...

Nvidia at work on combined CPU with graphic - On 65nm in 2008

peace and aloha

LOL! if a company such as AMD (with clueless management) can compete against intel and grow, then I'm afraid nvidia will eat intel alive when it does start competing with them.

you really are a true believer

let me give you an example . . . you are annoyingly aggressive here and your flamebait and personal attacks have made all the other Video forum members shun you like you have a disease and tend to dismiss everything you post as though you are mentally derranged

well, nvidia has made a lot of enemies with their arrogant and aggressive business practices... in THIS case intel and AMD hold all the patents to make a x86 cpu . . . unless they are completely STUPID, do you think they will ALLOW such an aggressive company to compete with them?

i think they will bleed nvidia dry when it comes to patents and when nvidia runs out of cash they will pick up the pieces in a fire sale.

intel and AMD can wait them out and destroy them

just like you, nvidia has no "real friends"

 

Greenman

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Originally posted by: Gstanfor
Originally posted by: BFG10K
I don't think the problem is the topic, it's your behaviour.

It's no worse than what the fanatics have dished out across the web over the years, and I've fought a damn sight cleaner than them.

Can't stomach their own medicine. Pathetic weaklings.

Somebody piss in your cornflakes or what?
Those ATI guys must have really been tough on you.
 

fierydemise

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God Crusader talk about a flashback, IIRC demeaning other peoples hardware was one of Rollo's favorite tactics.
 

josh6079

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LOL! if a company such as AMD (with clueless management) can compete against intel and grow, then I'm afraid nvidia will eat intel alive when it does start competing with them.
Then why didn't Nvidia just buyout ATI? If Nvidia is as unstoppable as you make them out to be, why didn't they put up the dough and use their superior managing skills to purchase their closest competitor?

You're nuts if you think Nvidia has a chance against a giant like Intel or AMD for that matter.