Should I get a 6800GT then?

Post by **dzjepp** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:48 am

YourGrandpa wrote:I've got a Socket 939 64 4000+
BFG PCIE 6800 Ultra 256
2 gigs of RAM

The system rocks.

3dMark05 Score was 7000+ with empty H/D's and one monitor.

My buddy's dual 7800 rig scores in the 12,000 range. :icon28:

So when are you going to spend a ton of money on new computer hardware components so you could tie your buddies score?

Post by **Psyche911** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 1:17 am

-SKID- wrote:
Psyche911 wrote:
R00k wrote: What? No, I thought the 64-bit chipsets fully supported 8x AGP.

It's always something isn't it?
Well, nForce 3, yes. But I've heard of sketchy support for the latest processors (Venice/San Diego core, or dual-core) on a lot of nForce 3 boards.

I'm just gonna hold out awhile myself. Too many changes, ATM.

STAY AWAY FROM 6800GT'S and NFORCE 3 MOTHERBOARDS!

Seriously though, there is a major problem with them combined, and new drivers. Newer then the 66's I think. Youre games will freeze at random, and studder for 10 seconds or more at a time, and continue to do it forever!!!!! So yeah, anyone wanna by and Nforce 3 mobo?

POOINYOURMOUTH, how did you get FEAR to run @ 1280X1024? Its not in my config settings, and I dont see a config to manually set it. Could you tell me how to set it to that res? My monitor doesnt look good running @ 1280X960

Good info, SKID. I wouldn't buy an nForce 3 board now that nForce 4 is out, but it's good to keep informed. :icon14:

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:37 am

Grudge wrote:
YourGrandpa wrote:Littlte did he know XP only utilize 2.5gigs of RAM... :lol:
wrong

What's wrong?

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:39 am

dzjepp wrote:
YourGrandpa wrote:I've got a Socket 939 64 4000+
BFG PCIE 6800 Ultra 256
2 gigs of RAM

The system rocks.

3dMark05 Score was 7000+ with empty H/D's and one monitor.

My buddy's dual 7800 rig scores in the 12,000 range. :icon28:
So when are you going to spend a ton of money on new computer hardware components so you could tie your buddies score?

When I feel like it... I'm prolly just gonna get another 6800 Ultra and be done for awhile. There's no need for that much computer right now.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:40 am

Grudge wrote:
YourGrandpa wrote:Littlte did he know XP only utilize 2.5gigs of RAM... :lol:
wrong

yeah, i think it is 4gb in a 32bit system.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:43 am

-SKID- wrote: Exactly, I bought my 6800gt right after HL2 came out. I put away finishing D3, HL2, and Farcry cause my 5900 just couldnt run them how I wanted. So I bought my 6800gt, and finally wanted to finish D3, HL2, and almost Far Cry .

But now FEAR is starting to make my puter work again .

AMD64 3400+
1 Gig Corsair(might grab another gig for good measure)
MSI 6800GT 256

I had a P4 3GHz, 1gig of RAM and a 5900 Ultra. D3 and HL2 ran at max settings 1024x768.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:44 am

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:
Grudge wrote:
YourGrandpa wrote:Littlte did he know XP only utilize 2.5gigs of RAM... :lol:
wrong
yeah, i think it is 4gb in a 32bit system.

XP only registers 2.5gigs

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:50 am

riddla wrote:wrong dumbass

http://support.microsoft.com/default.as ... -US;316739

wut? that's for server 2003.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:52 am

got it.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:53 am

Please point out where it says windows XP will utilze more than 2.5gigs without third party support or being modified.

I must have missed it.

Post by **shadd_** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:56 am

because your old and blad i'll take pity and point it out.

Note In Microsoft Windows XP and in Windows Server 2003, you can use this command interactively with the current debuggers that are available on the Microsoft download site.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:02 am

shadd_ wrote:because your old and blad i'll take pity and point it out.

So I guess you just read past the warnings and this.

Note Microsoft Product Support Services (PSS) does not support arbitrary /userva settings

Post by **shadd_** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:05 am

i was just razzing you btw. but yeah i think that applies to all products and not just xp.(the no support deal)

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:08 am

What doesn't make sense is that they tell you it can utlize 4gigs but then tell you to alter your boot.ini to utilize 3030mb.

Post by **ppp** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 6:34 pm

R00k wrote:
Psyche911 wrote:eVGA just started offering a lifetime warranty too, keep that in mind.

You do realize, if you get a 6800GT now you can't keep it when you go "64-bit," right? AGP now, PCI-E then. Still a good card, but I'm holding out for a CPU upgrade at the same time. I notice a huge difference in taking my 2.4GHz P4 up a few hundred MHz. I can't imagine how much better an Athlon 64 at the same speeds would be.
What? No, I thought the 64-bit chipsets fully supported 8x AGP.

It's always something isn't it?

With this socket 939 board, you can still use an 'old' AGP card, plus bolt on a PCIE (1 or 16) later - not sure if they're available everywhere yet though

http://www.asrock.com/product/product_939Dual-SATA2.htm