Fanless graphics card - Page 2

andyhui01 · October 1st, 2005, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kip_6666

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Originally Posted by andyhui01

speaking for Graphics card... I'm trying to put together a system for my girlfriend and I'm wondering which is better... Nvidia 7800GT or ATi X-800?...

7800gt, by a mile. It's also a new generation card. But if she hardly plays any games a 6600gt is fine.

thx... she does play a couple of games... bf2 and wc3... she wanted a new setup that can play bf2 at full res and hopefully that can support it images/smilies/biggrin.gif

swek · October 1st, 2005, 02:05 AM

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thx... she does play a couple of games... bf2 and wc3... she wanted a new setup that can play bf2 at full res and hopefully that can support it images/smilies/biggrin.gif

You should get her 2GB of ram then. One won't cut it.

andyhui01 · October 1st, 2005, 02:08 AM

okay... thx alot swek images/smilies/biggrin.gif

swek · October 1st, 2005, 02:15 AM

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okay... thx alot swek images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Here to help you out. images/smilies/wink.gif

I would have gone for another GB as well if I could afford it. For now I'm stuck with medium settings and the odd ingame lag. Thank you very much incompetent BF 2 developers.
You could not by any chance get her four and send two over to me ? images/smilies/lol.gif

Kip_6666 · October 1st, 2005, 02:26 AM

Is Jason TGG?
I haven't seen him around for a while. And that would make sense..

And yeah, bf2 likes 1gb of ram and more.

I tried the cod2 demo today, seems like my little 6800 isn't cutting it anymore images/smilies/sad.gif

swek · October 1st, 2005, 02:31 AM

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I s Jason TGG, i haven't seen him around for a while. And that would make sense..

Everything allright kip. Your post seems rather out of place. images/smilies/lol.gif

Jason is gone for now. He asked Viper to lock his account because he needed to study more or sth. It's all in some thread I can't find.

Kip_6666 · October 1st, 2005, 01:08 PM

OK

http://www.planet3dnow.de/artikel/ha...gb_ram/7.shtml

difference between 512mb, 1024 and 2048 mb ram. Only BF2 makes you wait a few extra seconds if you have 1gb compared to 2gb.

Not worth it imo.

swek · October 1st, 2005, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kip_6666

http://www.planet3dnow.de/artikel/ha...gb_ram/7.shtml

difference between 512mb, 1024 and 2048 mb ram. Only BF2 makes you wait a few extra seconds if you have 1gb compared to 2gb.

Not worth it imo.

Do you even own BF2 ? Loading times aren't the issue here, it's the high res textures demanding heaps of ram. It's using a little bit more than one BG with medium settings alone. Trust me, higher BF2 settings and one GB of ram don't go particularily well toghether.

Kip_6666 · October 1st, 2005, 05:02 PM

yes, i have it, and i run it at the max.

And those hic-ups once in a while has more to do with the server. Just try running a server on your own computer. No probs then.

ps, high res textures has more to do with graphic card memory though.

Viper007Bond · October 2nd, 2005, 11:47 PM

Screw normal noise, it's all about performance. Sure, I don't want a hurricane in my case, but I can put up with a little noise for being able overclock.

Plus, I can just turn up my speakers a little anyway. images/smilies/tongue.gif

AxlxA · October 3rd, 2005, 12:11 AM

the problem is sleeping at night w/ the fans going. I used to run 9 fans. i unplugged 2 and the noise decreased drastically. Although i can still hear it even from my room. The computer is about 15 fta way behind a wall.

Viper007Bond · October 3rd, 2005, 12:21 AM

Just get some fan speed adjusters. Mine run at around 1500 RPM except for a couple on key parts that I wanna keep ultra cool (HDs & CPU). Nice and quiet, but I can kick it up via my PSU if need be. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Overheat · October 3rd, 2005, 12:48 AM

I prefer a nice balance between sound and performance. I'm using Akasa Evo33 cooling at the moment and it works a treat images/smilies/smile.gif

TVR_Fan · October 6th, 2005, 11:54 PM

The next step for Graphics Card and CPU cooling is nano cooling, which is also called Liquid metal cooling.

andyhui01 · October 7th, 2005, 12:06 AM

just a quick question, will an AMD64 3800+ system require loads of cooling.... my previous experience with AMD=Overheated... are the 64's any better?

swek · October 7th, 2005, 12:15 AM

Athlon 64 chips consume less power than the P4s and therefore develop less heat.

Vette Boss · October 7th, 2005, 12:19 AM

Speaking from experience, the A64 runs about 5c less than my P4 did, and the whole system in general runs a lot quieter.

Overheat · October 7th, 2005, 12:42 AM

The A64s run about 10C less than P4s in general. A64's average around 40C and P4s around 50C in my experience.

If you're looking for the best CPU Heatsink, I'd recommend:

Gigabyte G-Power Cooler Pro

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/picture_library/dir_91/it_portal_pic_45640.jpg

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/custompc/revi...-athlon64.html

andyhui01 · October 7th, 2005, 12:50 AM

hmm... I was looking at the new coolermaster watercooling system that looks pretty easy to install... but this looks promising images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Kip_6666 · October 7th, 2005, 10:43 AM

If you get a retail version, "boxed" you get a fan + heatsink which should be fine.. but the most important thing is that you get 3 years warrenty.

You could always get another hsf later if the stock one isn't to your liking. But always buy the boxed version first.

October 1st, 2005, 02:08 AM	#23
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,513 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	okay... thx alot swek __________________

October 1st, 2005, 02:26 AM	#25
Kip_6666 I Bought This Title :o Joined: May 17th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: The Netherlands Age: 23 Posts: 2,967 Car: Saab 93 2.0t @ stage 3 now Rep Power: 31	Is Jason TGG? I haven't seen him around for a while. And that would make sense.. And yeah, bf2 likes 1gb of ram and more. I tried the cod2 demo today, seems like my little 6800 isn't cutting it anymore __________________ http://www.internet-memes.com My Flickr

October 1st, 2005, 01:08 PM	#27
Kip_6666 I Bought This Title :o Joined: May 17th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: The Netherlands Age: 23 Posts: 2,967 Car: Saab 93 2.0t @ stage 3 now Rep Power: 31	OK http://www.planet3dnow.de/artikel/ha...gb_ram/7.shtml difference between 512mb, 1024 and 2048 mb ram. Only BF2 makes you wait a few extra seconds if you have 1gb compared to 2gb. Not worth it imo. __________________ http://www.internet-memes.com My Flickr

October 1st, 2005, 05:02 PM	#29
Kip_6666 I Bought This Title :o Joined: May 17th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: The Netherlands Age: 23 Posts: 2,967 Car: Saab 93 2.0t @ stage 3 now Rep Power: 31	yes, i have it, and i run it at the max. And those hic-ups once in a while has more to do with the server. Just try running a server on your own computer. No probs then. ps, high res textures has more to do with graphic card memory though. __________________ http://www.internet-memes.com My Flickr

October 2nd, 2005, 11:47 PM	#30
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Screw normal noise, it's all about performance. Sure, I don't want a hurricane in my case, but I can put up with a little noise for being able overclock. Plus, I can just turn up my speakers a little anyway. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

October 3rd, 2005, 12:11 AM	#31
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: December 19th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,541 Rep Power: 18	the problem is sleeping at night w/ the fans going. I used to run 9 fans. i unplugged 2 and the noise decreased drastically. Although i can still hear it even from my room. The computer is about 15 fta way behind a wall. __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 2TB of space. Antec Nine Hundred Case. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

October 3rd, 2005, 12:21 AM	#32
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Just get some fan speed adjusters. Mine run at around 1500 RPM except for a couple on key parts that I wanna keep ultra cool (HDs & CPU). Nice and quiet, but I can kick it up via my PSU if need be. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

October 3rd, 2005, 12:48 AM	#33
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	I prefer a nice balance between sound and performance. I'm using Akasa Evo33 cooling at the moment and it works a treat __________________

October 6th, 2005, 11:54 PM	#34
TVR_Fan Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: February 5th, 2008 Location: England Posts: 592 Rep Power: 0	The next step for Graphics Card and CPU cooling is nano cooling, which is also called Liquid metal cooling. __________________

October 7th, 2005, 12:06 AM	#35
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,513 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	just a quick question, will an AMD64 3800+ system require loads of cooling.... my previous experience with AMD=Overheated... are the 64's any better? __________________

October 7th, 2005, 12:15 AM	#36
swek Global Moderator Joined: May 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Hamburg, Germany Age: 26 Posts: 4,345 Car: Does a bicycle count? Rep Power: 47	Athlon 64 chips consume less power than the P4s and therefore develop less heat.

October 7th, 2005, 12:19 AM	#37
Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: 12:03 AM Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 23 Posts: 3,023 Car: Nissan Altima 3.5-litre SE Rep Power: 36	Speaking from experience, the A64 runs about 5c less than my P4 did, and the whole system in general runs a lot quieter. __________________ 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5SE SHIFT_the future

October 7th, 2005, 12:42 AM	#38
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	The A64s run about 10C less than P4s in general. A64's average around 40C and P4s around 50C in my experience. If you're looking for the best CPU Heatsink, I'd recommend: Gigabyte G-Power Cooler Pro http://www.pcpro.co.uk/custompc/revi...-athlon64.html __________________

October 7th, 2005, 12:50 AM	#39
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,513 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	hmm... I was looking at the new coolermaster watercooling system that looks pretty easy to install... but this looks promising __________________

October 7th, 2005, 10:43 AM	#40
Kip_6666 I Bought This Title :o Joined: May 17th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: The Netherlands Age: 23 Posts: 2,967 Car: Saab 93 2.0t @ stage 3 now Rep Power: 31	If you get a retail version, "boxed" you get a fan + heatsink which should be fine.. but the most important thing is that you get 3 years warrenty. You could always get another hsf later if the stock one isn't to your liking. But always buy the boxed version first. __________________ http://www.internet-memes.com My Flickr

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