Okay so I haven't gotten it yet, but

Post by **Scarface** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:02 pm

I have $400 on the way shortly ( Alberta prosperity cheque ).

However, i think I have it already spent, looking at one of 3 things:

1) eVGA 6800GS 256mb AGP $279.95 CDN

2) Acer AL1916W 19in Widescreen LCD, 8ms, Black $369.95 CDN

3) OCZ 2GB PC3200 Performance Series Dual Channel DDR Kit $219.95 CDN

the 6800gs would replace my tired ti4200, the lcd would replace my 19" viewsonic g90fb

I'm leaning towards the vid card

Post by **Freakaloin** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:06 pm

is gs slower then gt? i got my 6800gtoc for less then 400 over a year ago...getting ripped?

Post by **shadd_** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:11 pm

grab a 7800gt or an x1800xl for ~$400cnd.

bleh forgot agp.

yeah go for the gs.

Post by **Scarface** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:12 pm

369.95 cdn is is 321 usd

Post by **ScooterG** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:16 pm

LOVE my 7800gtoc....

Post by **Freakaloin** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:19 pm

Scarface wrote:369.95 cdn is is 321 usd

dude...speak american or be a moron...

Post by **Scarface** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:22 pm

sorry, can't speak hillbilly

Post by **Dr_Watson** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:53 pm

Scarface wrote:sorry, can't speak hillbilly

its easy... just drink a case of canned beer, watch some nascar, and then you should be ready to beat your wife and spout hillbilly like you were born in west virginia.

Post by **Grudge** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:03 pm

go for the graphics card

Post by **Scarface** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:20 am

Friday/Saturday is the day we get the cheques, i'm pumped.

Decision final, 6800gs and possibly a game, thinking on bf2.

Post by **Scarface** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:51 am

Got it :icon14:

Fuck the 6800gs is a kick ass card, even if it is only the agp version. Tried unlocking the extra quad pixel pipe and vertex shader, but they were damaged, broken pixels everywhere.

On a plus note, it o/c extremely well, 415 core, 1200 mem.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:00 am

3dMark 05 score?

Post by **Scarface** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:05 am

dunno yet, haven't loaded it up

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:06 am

Get on it. :icon28:

Post by **Scarface** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:08 am

I will, just re-installing hl2 right now, fucking steam and it's validation process... Can't wait to see hl2 in hdr tho

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:10 am

You should run your benchies before you fill the HD.

Better scores. :icon25:

Post by **Scourge** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:13 am

Scarface wrote:I will, just re-installing hl2 right now, fucking steam and it's validation process... Can't wait to see hl2 in hdr tho

It's pretty nice. Be sure to get the FakeFactory Cinematic mod with the skins and textures for HDR.

Post by **Scarface** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:31 am

3623. I know I can score higher, b/c of my memory.

Running single-channel pc3000 ddr 512mb. Next week, i'm buying dual-channel pc3200 2gb. Then i'm give you my proper score.

edit: i'm guessing i'll be in the low 4000 range

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:42 am

Your video card will hold you back.

Post by **Scarface** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:44 am

my mem is only running at 333mhz. Which has held me back in quite a few games.

All the reviews I've seen, show that with my set-up this card should be scoring between 4300-4600.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:48 am

The memory will improve your score. But your bottleneck will be the video card.

Edit. What CPU?

Post by **Scarface** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:52 am

hmm, i think i figured something out, since this is an agp card

hmmm, bios needs tweaking?

Post by **Scarface** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:53 am

AMD XP 3200+
Asus A7n8x-E

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:54 am

Scarface wrote:hmm, i think i figured something out, since this is an agp card

hmmm, bios needs tweaking?

Does your mobo BIOS offer you the option to set a primary video source?

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:55 am

Scarface wrote:AMD XP 3200+
Asus A7n8x-E

Have you O/c'd that puppy?