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Okay so I haven't gotten it yet, but
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:02 pm
by Scarface
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
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:06 pm
by Freakaloin
is gs slower then gt? i got my 6800gtoc for less then 400 over a year ago...getting ripped?
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:11 pm
by shadd_
grab a 7800gt or an x1800xl for ~$400cnd.
bleh forgot agp.
yeah go for the gs.
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:12 pm
by Scarface
369.95 cdn is is 321 usd
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:16 pm
by ScooterG
LOVE my 7800gtoc....
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:19 pm
by Freakaloin
Scarface wrote:369.95 cdn is is 321 usd
dude...speak american or be a moron...
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:22 pm
by Scarface
sorry, can't speak hillbilly
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:53 pm
by Dr_Watson
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:03 pm
by Grudge
go for the graphics card
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:20 am
by Scarface
Friday/Saturday is the day we get the cheques, i'm pumped.
Decision final, 6800gs and possibly a game, thinking on bf2.
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:51 am
by Scarface
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.
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:00 am
by YourGrandpa
3dMark 05 score?
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:05 am
by Scarface
dunno yet, haven't loaded it up
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:06 am
by YourGrandpa
Get on it. :icon28:
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:08 am
by Scarface
I will, just re-installing hl2 right now, fucking steam and it's validation process... Can't wait to see hl2 in hdr tho
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:10 am
by YourGrandpa
You should run your benchies before you fill the HD.
Better scores. :icon25:
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:13 am
by Scourge
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.
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:31 am
by Scarface
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
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:42 am
by YourGrandpa
Your video card will hold you back.
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:44 am
by Scarface
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.
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:48 am
by YourGrandpa
The memory will improve your score. But your bottleneck will be the video card.
Edit. What CPU?
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:52 am
by Scarface
hmm, i think i figured something out, since this is an agp card
hmmm, bios needs tweaking?
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:53 am
by Scarface
AMD XP 3200+
Asus A7n8x-E
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:54 am
by YourGrandpa
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?
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:55 am
by YourGrandpa
Scarface wrote:AMD XP 3200+
Asus A7n8x-E
Have you O/c'd that puppy?