Hey thanks yes I'm already convinced about the 7750 being 50% better or more than the 8800gt, we were just talking about whether the 7770 might be better.
Hey thanks yes I'm already convinced about the 7750 being 50% better or more than the 8800gt, we were just talking about whether the 7770 might be better.
Computer wont start, must be something to do with the added new memory. Its stuck on the ASUS screen
Termie
Diamond Member
Easy fix - pull the new memory sticks out and see if it boots.
One word of warning - I have had previous experiences with motherboards of that generation not working with four sticks of RAM installed. The best thing to do is to enter the BIOS with two sticks installed, set the memory speed to DDR2-667, the voltage to 2.1V, and leave the timings as they are, shut it down, reinstall the new sticks, and see if you can boot into the OS.
I removed the new sticks and it works fine. I set the DRAM to 667 and voltage to 2.1 but with those settings I had no signal at all..
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I can get 3 sticks to work with cpu z showing 3 gbytes / dual / symnetric and a dram frequency of 334mhz?
Also the shop got back to me and said I can change the card for the 7770, delivery tomorrow morning, hope I made the right choice. I was kind of hoping they might say I can't change it lol! I just hope I dont have any power problems thats why.
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Termie
Diamond Member
That's good news on the 7770. Overall it's a better value, even if you won't tap all its power.
If the system boots with three sticks, I'd leave it at that. With a 32-bit operating system, you won't be able to use more anyway. Troubleshooting RAM on an old board like that isn't worth the time. I had problems with every socket 775 system that I tried four sticks in.
If the system boots with three sticks, I'd leave it at that. With a 32-bit operating system, you won't be able to use more anyway. Troubleshooting RAM on an old board like that isn't worth the time. I had problems with every socket 775 system that I tried four sticks in.
Yep I hope so, I'm just a liiiiitle bit worried about my psu, but the 6 pin plug is there and power consumption here looks to be ok I guess.
http://www.legitreviews.com/gigabyte-radeon-hd-7770-oc-video-card-review_1873/10
I've just got this feeling that something will go wrong like it wont fit or wont run and I'll be going aaargh I should have kept the 7750, I'm terrible with decisions.
http://www.legitreviews.com/gigabyte-radeon-hd-7770-oc-video-card-review_1873/10
I've just got this feeling that something will go wrong like it wont fit or wont run and I'll be going aaargh I should have kept the 7750, I'm terrible with decisions.
Termie
Diamond Member
It will be fine. When you overclock your processor, don't increase the voltage. That will keep power consumption down. You should be able to hit 3.4GHz.
Termie
Diamond Member
I don't think the 7770 will perform much better in your system, but I don't think it will overload your power supply either.
Wouldn't you rather just start playing the games you got the new card for, though? Your system is up and running, which is worth a lot on its own. As you've already seen, upgrading an older system does not always go as planned, so I'd probably just leave it as is and start using it.
Wouldn't you rather just start playing the games you got the new card for, though? Your system is up and running, which is worth a lot on its own. As you've already seen, upgrading an older system does not always go as planned, so I'd probably just leave it as is and start using it.
I just canceled tomorrow's order! haha thanks termie. I'm going to set it up with the 7750. I'll get back to you.
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