via chipset and Geforce 3 BUG confirmed

[Vic]

<< The problem only exists with an amd XP cpu, a Geforce3, and a VIA chipset, under 3d games. Swaping out the mb is the only way to resolve this issue. >>



Until you list a specific problem, I am going to assume that you are lying and dismiss you for the FUD-spreading troll that you obviously appear to be.

 

[DongTran]

epox 8kha+
xp1600+
visiontek gf3ti200
hercules gametheater xp

windows 2000 pro, windows xp pro

works fine.

 

[Fury190]

the problems are lockups, BSOD's, illegal op's, vanishing game while playing.

in general, a POS system.

 

[chizow]

LMAO, Fury190 you keep adding a condition to your blanket statement. I have an AMD XP processor as well. I run 3D games. I've run Q3Demo, MPBT 3025, RTCWDemo and retail, 3dmark2k1, and various other 3d games. Got Max Payne today and I'm sure I won't have any problems with that either.

Why don't you just make it easy and say that there is a problem with your rig ?!?!?! Its obviously not a chipset/card/game issue, its a YOU issue. Come to think of it, didn't you troll/FUD the 8kha+ thread a few weeks ago b/c you were having problems? You should just do us all a favor by deleting your account here and buying a Compaq . Then you could bitch and moan to their customer service reps. saying your computer is bugged......they'll probably agree with you!!! Lmao.

Chiz

 

[Fury190]

Im not a troll.

and blanket statements rock.

 

[Workin']

Good grief, what a dumbass. Why bother arguing with this moron? Obviously he (or she) is a troll.

 

[Fury190]

seriously though..

you must admit a lot of others are having the same problem, i am not the only one.

check amdmb.com


if you could see past your attitude, you would see that others are having a lot of issues with this config

 

[chizow]

<< seriously though.. >>



Yes, I am serious. You really should buy a Compaq. It will save you a lot of headaches. Some people are just better off not knowing what is inside their computer and just upgrading every year or two.

you must admit a lot of others are having the same problem, i am not the only one.

People have problems, but you have a unique way of approaching it. Now unless you believe you know the fix to every computer/incompatibility problem, you should have the humility to understand that it could be myriad of factors causing the problems, whether it be components/OS/settings/software. I've had problems getting my rig running the way I want, but I view them as bumps in the road that can be fixed. To some people, they may seem like hardware bugs

check amdmb.com

I have, I don't bother anymore. There are some informative posters there, but for the most part its a n00b convention. I hate any board where a new thread is answered in a thread 5 below it and if you leave the board for a day any post you wanted to follow is buried 15 pages back b/c more n00bs posted the same problem 15 times afterwards.

if you could see past your attitude, you would see that others are having a lot of issues with this config

Your the first person I've seen here with this problem. Maybe its a big deal over at AMDMB, but thats not suprising considering it took a 100 post thread to explain to people that you might have to flip your floppy cable around on an 8KHA+ to get it to work

Here's some links though that might help you fix your problem:


GF3 and Via Bug Fix
Via, GF3, Athlon XP workarounds
If those don't help, try this one

Hope that helps!!!

Chiz

 

[Workin']

<< if you could see past your attitude, you would see that others are having a lot of issues with this config >>

To tell you the truth, I had an "issue" getting my GF3 and VIA KT266A to work under WinXP (it worked fine right out of the box with WinMe and 2000). I had to uninstall the card manufacturer's utility program to get the system to work correctly. I don't think that qualifies as a VIA+GF3 bug. And that's the kinds of problems people have been having - at least the ones who aren't so ignorant to think there's some big incompatability the first little problem they have, and then give up and post idiotic statements like your topic line. Everything works great now. And I didn't even start to cry or start stupid threads like this one.

 

[DCFife]

Hmmmm...I have three computers with Via chipsets: a Via Apollo 133 Pro with a PIII 700 and an Annihilator (GeForce 256 DDR), a KT133A with a TB1.4 (Gainward GeForce 2 Pro/450), and a a KT266A with a XP 1600+ (Gainward GeForce 3). I have thrown 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Pro, 2000 Server, XP Pro...even Mandrake Linux 8.0 at these computers and not once have I had a problem with the GeForce cards and the Via chipset. Nope, not when using 3D games, 2D games, DV editing with Premiere, playing with 200MB TIFF scans of my slides with Photoshop, etc., etc., etc.

 

[randomlinh]

i have a BX chipset, and a geforce2. all amd chipsets are incompatible w/ 3com network cards. be warned.

 

[JWade]

my friend has an amd system with an xp processor and a GF3 card, now he had similiar problems to what Fury190 was saying. It indeed was a compatabilty problem. However, it was the power supply, he only had a 300watt one (albeit aproved by AMD too) but he also had 3 case fans, a HD cooler, a slot fan, chipset cooler fan, and I dotn know how many other ones, he was draining the wattage on that power supply, he upgraded to a 400watt one, and guess what? Problem solved, hmm, maybe a new fixt to the AthlonXP/GF3/Via Chipset bug. Should i post this on other boards you think?

 

[Fury190]

Well I finally got around to throwing Linux back on my box.. No problems at all. 3d games are stable. Perhaps it is a microsoft os issue.

 

[yodayoda]

Via PL133 chipset with 686B southbridge
Via C3 processor
nVidia Geforce2 MX video card

no problems, stable as a mohterfukcer, and i've got a via chipset and a via processor!

 

[moocat]

Fury190...are you familiar with the Darwin Awards?

 

[Assimilator1]

Fury190
you must admit a lot of others are having the same problem, i am not the only one.

check amdmb.com

How about pointing us to a specific thread?.
And yes I do post there occasionally

lnguyen
i have a BX chipset, and a geforce2. all amd chipsets are incompatible w/ 3com network cards. be warned

What are you talking about? ,another person with no links to back your claim.
Oh & I am using a 3com NIC with the VIA KT266a chipset.

Oh were you just taking the mick from Fury190?

 

[XCrodo]

I have an A7V266-E and a GF3, runs great. 1600*1200*32bpp on my 21" is a thing of beauty. I just finished RTCW and Ghost Recon, both game did not EVER crash. I've had UT crash on me once, but that's about it.

I had a KT7-RAID before getting the A7V and I was unable to install WinXP with the GF3, it kept locking up. I had to swap in another card to go through setup, but after that things were fine. My KT7 also had weird issues, the IntelliMouse would sometime crash when the bus was under heavy load (like watching a divx while burning a cd, playing music while massively transfering files). Unlike the KG7 and KR7, the KT7 was rushed into the market and it had all sorts of issues. Coming back on topic, this is clearly an imature post. How can the bug be confirmed if VIA doesn't acknowledge it? With that kind of logic, I could confirm that Fury190 is gay even if he doesn't acknowledge it... ;p

 

[Fury190]

I am begining to think the issue is limited to users with a Titanium series geforce 3.

 

[chizow]

<< I am begining to think the issue is limited to users with a Titanium series geforce 3. >>



I am convinced the issue is limited to you and other novice users. Its apparent from this post, and your previous posts (run a search on 'How do I' or 'What is wrong with' and you will find Fury190 as the thread starter ) that this is your first attempt at building a PC, and might even be the first time you've used one. Its also pretty clear that you don't know much about PCs b/c you don't have a clue with what might be wrong with your rig, you just spread FUD hoping to get a response.

Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with novice users, but most have the ability to help diagnose their problems and have the intelligence to try different solutions until the problem is fixed. Seeing as you lack either of those qualities, you'll probably be a nFL (n00b for life). You just spread FUD and pout about phantom incompatibility issues.

I'm looking through your specs and your "theories" about what the issue is, but funny enough, I have every component you mentioned. I think PSYWVic said it best, the Problem Exists Between Desk And Chair. Good luck solving it!!! Lmao.

Chiz

PS If you buy a Dell, they will thoroughly test your computer in advance.

 

[Workin']

<< I am begining to think the issue is limited to users with a Titanium series geforce 3. >>

My GF3 Ti200 works perfectly with my VIA KT266A chipset under Win98, Me, 2000, and XP.

Besides that, you are an idiot because there is no difference between the Titanium series Geforces and the "standard" Geforce. They all use the same GPU, just different RAM speeds. The Ti200 is slower than the original, and the Ti500 is faster.

Dude, you should just give it up, edit your thread topic to "Nevermind, I'm stupid" and crawl back in your hole.

 

[filmore crashcart]

I have a Geforce 3 combined with a 266a MB and I am able to play any of the current boring games available with no stability issues whatsover. What is this supposed bug that I'm not experienceing?? WHERE IS THE LINK!

 

[Fury190]

that this is your first attempt at building a PC, and might even be the first time you've used one.

Well I've been building PC's since the xt days and before that, was a Commodore user. I currently work as a unix Admin.

There is a well known via+geforce+win98 bug. And to deny that, like you are tryin to do, is retarded, much like yourself.

I have resolved my issue. It appears it was buggy beta bios, flashing to an earlier version fixed everything. I am now up and running rock solid.

 

[Fury190]

, I have every component you mentioned


chizow,

Um, no. You have a weak ass sorry little 30 gig.



I have 2 80 gigers. And yes, my schlong *is* bigger than yours.

 

[CTho9305]

<< that this is your first attempt at building a PC, and might even be the first time you've used one.

Well I've been building PC's since the xt days and before that, was a Commodore user. I currently work as a unix Admin.

There is a well known via+geforce+win98 bug. And to deny that, like you are tryin to do, is retarded, much like yourself.

I have resolved my issue. It appears it was buggy beta bios, flashing to an earlier version fixed everything. I am now up and running rock solid. >>



so it is NOT a chipset + gf3 bug... if it was, IT WOULD HAPPEN IN LINUX. ooh, you've built PCs. that doesn't mean you know anything about current hardware. wow... so it turns out it WAS YOUR FAULT. maybe you should FIX THE THREAD TITLE!

(ooh, capital letters... i'm yelling online at a jerk! )

 

[Shack70]

Fury190, I am convinced of one thing from all your post....


YOU ARE AND IDIOT!


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