I got a new toy today... - Page 3

Viper007Bond · August 9th, 2004, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jostyrostelli

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Remote: ATI REMOTE WONDER PC/MAC Remote Control -BULK -OEM (so I can control Winamp, DVD player, etc.) $36.00

Haha that's so cool...sitting behind your computer using a remote images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

When I drab it upstairs and use it as a media center on my TV, it's nice to have a remote. images/smilies/wink.gif

I also use my computer for playing all of my music, so having a remote for my "stereo" is nice. images/smilies/smile.gif

VUK · August 21st, 2004, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/14-102-286-09.JPG

128 MB ATi Radeon 9800 Pro. Much better than my old 64 MB nVidia TI 4200. 8)

and i got it for free images/smilies/lol.gif

shops mestake

Viper007Bond · August 22nd, 2004, 06:35 AM

^^ WTF?

Dark_Templer_102 · August 23rd, 2004, 09:40 PM

ohh Viper i evny you so...next time i build a comp help me with it...i spent about 500 upgrading my old one...couldn't "build" a new one

Are u going to RAID ur HDs?

VUK · August 29th, 2004, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Decided on a case: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...156-126&DEPA=1

http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/11-156-126-11.JPG

Not the best looking IMO, but I decided function over form as it's aluminum and has 5 fans. images/smilies/smile.gif

the door is a bit crap on that one, and the general build quality but its cheap

Renesis · September 26th, 2004, 01:10 AM

Guess who just bought one? 8)

Viper007Bond · September 26th, 2004, 04:33 AM

Bought one what?

Renesis · September 26th, 2004, 04:40 AM

duh an ATI 9800 PRO! images/smilies/wink.gif

Viper007Bond · September 26th, 2004, 06:43 AM

Ah. 128 MB or did you waste $ on a 256 MB? And if you really want performance, you should get this like I did:

http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/35-186-110-05.JPG

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...186-110&depa=0

Having that on there will allow you to overclock it and get more FPS. images/smilies/smile.gif

(Overclocking produces more heat and so you'll need a better heatsink/fan to cool it off. images/smilies/wink.gif

)

Renesis · September 26th, 2004, 06:27 PM

the 128mb.

And I don't plan on overclocking yet, heck I didn't really need a new graphic card if it wasn't for my old POS lack of pixel shading support.

Now my comp will kick some serious asses images/smilies/twisted.gif

I just hope my powersupply will be enough, I'll be borderline as hell...

it's only a 250W

ESPNSTI · September 26th, 2004, 06:44 PM

You can roughly see if you have enough with your 250W with this:
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/

Viper007Bond · September 26th, 2004, 06:54 PM

It'll run. On my old Dell, I ran this video card for a few weeks with a P4 2.4 GHz, 2 HDs and 2 CD drives (wait, actually I disconnected one as I was afraid of tripping it). Regardless, you should upgrade if you didn't buy a Dell or something like that.

I'm running a 505W myself. images/smilies/smile.gif

mrkrazzy · September 27th, 2004, 01:32 PM

I got me a new card a little while back - a FX 5900Xt, Pretty good

modemide · November 1st, 2004, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

128 MB ATi Radeon 9800 Pro. Much better than my old 64 MB nVidia TI 4200. 8)

I know this thread is old ... but I always feel at home in computer threads. And .. since I've been a bit of a lurker I thought I'd add one comment images/smilies/smile.gif

Recently my 9700 pro started overheating and displaying all these blue and yellow streaks across my monitors. I was so upset. So I called the company I had custom build my computer (2 years ago) they said they would replace it. Much to my surprise .. they replaced it with a 9800 pro 128 MB and all I had to do was send my 9700 pro back! I got an upgrade for free images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Viper007Bond · November 1st, 2004, 08:39 PM

Nice. 8)

cvrefugee · November 2nd, 2004, 08:50 AM

Hey Viper, they updated the VGA Silencer. There are now different versions for ATI and nVidia cards. I got the 9800 Pro about two months ago for only $130 (check out http://www.fatwallet.com for good deals).

http://store1.yimg.com/I/svcompucycle_1817_86262016.jpg

Link to the rest.

jasonchiu · November 2nd, 2004, 12:18 PM

i run on a 128mb geforce FX 5600XT, is that n e good?

and are ur fans loud? mine are and i can leave it on to download at night coz i cant sleep!

Dark_Templer_102 · November 2nd, 2004, 03:11 PM

I'll have to say...thats one bitchn big fan...i don't think nvida makes them that big

though i do like buying stuff off of newegg.com

Overheat · November 2nd, 2004, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonchiu

i run on a 128mb geforce FX 5600XT, is that n e good?

and are ur fans loud? mine are and i can leave it on to download at night coz i cant sleep!

It's not great. Go for a 6600 GT if you're wanting an upgrade. Best value card out there in my op. But PCI Express is best, time for a mobo upgrade everyone! images/smilies/mad.gif

Also, my fans are lovely and quiet. But it's often the acoustics of your case that can drown the sound.

Viper007Bond · November 2nd, 2004, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cvrefugee

Hey Viper, they updated the VGA Silencer. There are now different versions for ATI and nVidia cards. I got the 9800 Pro about two months ago for only $130 (check out http://www.fatwallet.com for good deals).

http://store1.yimg.com/I/svcompucycle_1817_86262016.jpg

Link to the rest.

http://www.newegg.com/app/Viewproduc...=0&srchFor=vga

Pretty nice, but that one seems a lot taller and would just take up another PCI slot probably. Point being, mine's fine. images/smilies/tongue.gif

August 22nd, 2004, 06:35 AM	#43
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	^^ WTF? __________________ 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

August 23rd, 2004, 09:40 PM	#44
Dark_Templer_102 Joined: Jul 17th, 2004 Last Online: 12:10 AM Location: Alpharetta, Georgia. U.S.A Posts: 1,665 Car: Subaru Legacy GT Rep Power: 0	ohh Viper i evny you so...next time i build a comp help me with it...i spent about 500 upgrading my old one...couldn't "build" a new one Are u going to RAID ur HDs? __________________

September 26th, 2004, 04:33 AM	#47
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	Bought one what? __________________ 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

September 26th, 2004, 06:43 AM	#49
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	Ah. 128 MB or did you waste $ on a 256 MB? And if you really want performance, you should get this like I did: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...186-110&depa=0 Having that on there will allow you to overclock it and get more FPS. (Overclocking produces more heat and so you'll need a better heatsink/fan to cool it off. ) __________________ 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

September 26th, 2004, 06:27 PM	#50
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	the 128mb. And I don't plan on overclocking yet, heck I didn't really need a new graphic card if it wasn't for my old POS lack of pixel shading support. Now my comp will kick some serious asses I just hope my powersupply will be enough, I'll be borderline as hell... it's only a 250W

September 26th, 2004, 01:10 AM	#46
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	Guess who just bought one? 8)

September 26th, 2004, 04:40 AM	#48
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	duh an ATI 9800 PRO!

September 26th, 2004, 06:44 PM	#51
ESPNSTI Your Guide to TG/FG Joined: Dec 9th, 2003 Last Online: January 5th, 2009 Location: Decorah, IA Age: 36 Posts: 4,299 Car: 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI (USDM) LFS Status: Rep Power: 35	You can roughly see if you have enough with your 250W with this: http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ __________________ Top Gear Episode Guide (Excel) \| Top Gear Episode Guide (HTML) \| Top Gear Classic Episode Guide (HTML) Other Top Gear Guides \| Fifth Gear Guides \| Clarkson's TV/Video List \| Tiff Needell's TV/Video List

September 26th, 2004, 06:54 PM	#52
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	It'll run. On my old Dell, I ran this video card for a few weeks with a P4 2.4 GHz, 2 HDs and 2 CD drives (wait, actually I disconnected one as I was afraid of tripping it). Regardless, you should upgrade if you didn't buy a Dell or something like that. I'm running a 505W myself. __________________ 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

September 27th, 2004, 01:32 PM	#53
mrkrazzy Joined: Jun 30th, 2004 Last Online: October 31st, 2008 Location: Australia Age: 19 Posts: 199 Car: 1986 Toyota Corolla! LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	I got me a new card a little while back - a FX 5900Xt, Pretty good

November 1st, 2004, 08:39 PM	#55
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	Nice. 8) __________________ 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

November 2nd, 2004, 08:50 AM	#56
cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Corona, CA Age: 28 Posts: 3,449 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 60	Hey Viper, they updated the VGA Silencer. There are now different versions for ATI and nVidia cards. I got the 9800 Pro about two months ago for only $130 (check out http://www.fatwallet.com for good deals). Link to the rest.

November 2nd, 2004, 12:18 PM	#57
jasonchiu Joined: May 26th, 2004 Last Online: August 26th, 2005 Location: hong kong Posts: 5,216 Rep Power: 0	i run on a 128mb geforce FX 5600XT, is that n e good? and are ur fans loud? mine are and i can leave it on to download at night coz i cant sleep!

November 2nd, 2004, 03:11 PM	#58
Dark_Templer_102 Joined: Jul 17th, 2004 Last Online: 12:10 AM Location: Alpharetta, Georgia. U.S.A Posts: 1,665 Car: Subaru Legacy GT Rep Power: 0	I'll have to say...thats one bitchn big fan...i don't think nvida makes them that big though i do like buying stuff off of newegg.com __________________

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