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by Dyn0mutt
Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:48 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Vid Card Upgrade for Asrock 939Dual-SATA2 motherboard
Replies: 57
Views: 15587

Re: Vid Card Upgrade for Asrock 939Dual-SATA2 motherboard

I agree that the CPU will defo hold you back, I stuck a AMD 5770, in my old S939 with a overclocked opteron 175, when I upgraded to a Phenom X4 nd new Mbo d ram my graphics performance more than doubled with the same card, 939's are a bit too long in the tooth IMO. im sure the 3800+ was the slowest ...
by Dyn0mutt
Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Favorite Girl Scout Cookie!
Replies: 16
Views: 1779

Re: Favorite Girl Scout Cookie!

Wilderness Girl cookies, who's with me lol
by Dyn0mutt
Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:06 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: Best parental controls???
Replies: 7
Views: 2540

Best parental controls???

Hi Guys, I have been tasked with making a netbook with intenet access safe to use for young children, (5 -9 yr olds), probably running Windows XP, I know that no parental control app will be 100% effective but would like to know what the best one I could use is, it has to be free, anybody have any o...
by Dyn0mutt
Thu May 05, 2011 4:48 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: What do networking agents do?
Replies: 4
Views: 1351

Re: What do networking agents do?

Just because it is says networking does not mean it has anything to do with computers, im sure you aready know that right???
by Dyn0mutt
Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:13 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Did you know Friday comes after Thursday? Shocking, I know.
Replies: 100
Views: 9327

Re: Did you know Friday comes after Thursday? Shocking, I kn

seriously WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Dyn0mutt
Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:03 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Do PCIe mobos require mandatory PCIe graphics cards to run?
Replies: 3
Views: 1512

Re: Do PCIe mobos require mandatory PCIe graphics cards to r

AFAIK you should still get display even when using only a PCI video card, PCIe card should not be mandatory, I have not tested this particular config in a moden motherboard but I do know that when AGP was the main gfx port a PCI card could still be used for display without a AGP card installed, I ca...
by Dyn0mutt
Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Which Command & Conquer should I try first?
Replies: 15
Views: 7345

Re: Which Command & Conquer should I try first?

i would have recommended the original red alert lol, it was awesome , its old oh and not on the list so i would reccomend you start with Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
by Dyn0mutt
Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Need to add RAM but...
Replies: 4
Views: 1229

Re: Need to add RAM but...

in order to help you we need your system specs motherboard or PC model and current ram you are using specifically, most of the time its not a good idea to use mismatched RAM, some are lucky and can get away with it, has nothing to do with computer or motherboard manufacturer trying to stop you its s...
by Dyn0mutt
Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Unlocking AMD CPU Cores FTW
Replies: 6
Views: 2488

Re: Unlocking AMD CPU Cores FTW

another happy x2 560 unlocker here x4 b60 oc'd to 3.77ghz with 2600 nb not bad was hoping for more but cant complain although takes 1.49v core to get there
by Dyn0mutt
Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: help me choose a new laptop
Replies: 3
Views: 4815

help me choose a new laptop

Hi Guys, my sister is in the market for a new laptop and would like you to help choose between these 3 systems, the computer will not be used for gaming, but will be running multiple applications at the same time,eg IRC, live msnger, yahoo msnger, screen reader for visually impared, skype, multiple ...
by Dyn0mutt
Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Crosshair IV Formula FSB OC
Replies: 6
Views: 4419

Re: Crosshair IV Formula FSB OC

just to update, seems i cant get stable at anymore than 3.8ghz with this CPU as a quad ( i thinks its due to Temps tho ), also NB seems to top out at 2600mhz, so I have settled with 3.75 Ghz with 2500 NB and 1600Mhz RAM, system is 100% stable and speedy enough for my needs, didnt manage to get my Ne...
by Dyn0mutt
Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:47 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: GPU artifacts if system left on for long periods
Replies: 12
Views: 1804

Re: GPU artifacts if system left on for long periods

I have to agree my first thought on reading the thread title was overheating, could just be taking a long time for the heat to build up, defo inspect the card HSP fan, are you Overclocking the card at all, if so, pull back on your OC a little,

hope this helps

regards

Dyno
by Dyn0mutt
Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Cool N Quiet isn't working
Replies: 15
Views: 5901

Re: Cool N Quiet isn't working

you could try this if you havent already go to Control panel>power options, click on change plan settings, then change advanced power settings, look for processor power management and set minimum processor state should be set to to 5% or so for C&Q to work. hope this helps regards Dyno Wow, tha...
by Dyn0mutt
Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Cool N Quiet isn't working
Replies: 15
Views: 5901

Re: Cool N Quiet isn't working

you could try this if you havent already

go to Control panel>power options, click on change plan settings, then change advanced power settings, look for processor power management and set minimum processor state should be set to to 5% or so for C&Q to work.

hope this helps

regards

Dyno
by Dyn0mutt
Tue Jan 04, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: I need help with the insides of a computer
Replies: 20
Views: 2013

Re: I need help with the insides of a computer

looks connected correctly to me.

regards

Dyno
by Dyn0mutt
Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Your FIRST Graphics Card Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 14598

Re: Your FIRST Graphics Card Thread

ATI Mach64 with 512k or might have had 1mb cannot really remember I never did get a chip to fill that empty ram socket tho, came in an OEM machine from evesham micro, used to run GTA one and C&C red alert great lol fond memories!!!!!!
by Dyn0mutt
Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Crosshair IV Formula FSB OC
Replies: 6
Views: 4419

Re: Crosshair IV Formula FSB OC

well i sussed it, turns out my hardware config will not work with the lowest memory divider, overclocking..... the board or memory hits a wall @ just over 300mhz HT REF with slight Voltage bumps on the CPU and CPU\NB, not been able to isolate which one due to me only being able to use the 2nd lowest...
by Dyn0mutt
Thu Nov 04, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Crosshair IV Formula FSB OC
Replies: 6
Views: 4419

Re: Crosshair IV Formula FSB OC

@Logan, is there defo a PLL volatage adjustment on this board, i just took a look @ a screenie of the xtreme tweaker BIOS section and can't see it listed

http://www.xbitlabs.com/images/mainboards/asus_crosshair_formulaiv-gigabyte-ga890fxa_ud7/bios_tweaker.png
by Dyn0mutt
Thu Nov 04, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Crosshair IV Formula FSB OC
Replies: 6
Views: 4419

Re: Crosshair IV Formula FSB OC

Thanks for the reply folks, @mmmmmdonuts21, my board doesnt seem to mind multiples of 5 on the FSB ive booted stable and succesfully @225 and 250, and yeah i can reach 4ghz with using just the CPU multi, i just want to see how far i can push the board itself this is my first experience with new hard...
by Dyn0mutt
Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Crosshair IV Formula FSB OC
Replies: 6
Views: 4419

Crosshair IV Formula FSB OC

FSB OC Hi Guys, been tweaking away at my system in sig for the past few days and looking around internets @ other CH4 owners overclock and have noticed some peeps are able to reach a base clock (FSB) of 300 - 400 Mhz, however whilst playing around yesterday I lowered HTT, DRAM and NB frequencies to ...
by Dyn0mutt
Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:38 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Radeon 9800 XT & Windows 7
Replies: 8
Views: 5508

Re: Radeon 9800 XT & Windows 7

well, i tried the 9.3's but same issue screen is just garbled at the login screen for windows, looks like 9800 series and the cat drivers simply dont work, anyboday had any success let me know please, but for now I have just reinstalled and got the wddm driver back thanks for the help folks regards ...
by Dyn0mutt
Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:32 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Radeon 9800 XT & Windows 7
Replies: 8
Views: 5508

Re: Radeon 9800 XT & Windows 7

cherrs Ryco, i'll try the 9.3's, found a decent site for older ATi drivers not got the link here at work though,

failing that i'll just do a reinstall to get the WDDM driver back.

regards

Dyno
by Dyn0mutt
Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Radeon 9800 XT & Windows 7
Replies: 8
Views: 5508

Re: Radeon 9800 XT & Windows 7

hi agian folks, not having much luck finding any older legacy Cat's, all sites seem to link to AMD's site which only offers the lagacy 10.2's
by Dyn0mutt
Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:38 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Radeon 9800 XT & Windows 7
Replies: 8
Views: 5508

Re: Radeon 9800 XT & Windows 7

If you do update drivers in device manager and tell it search online, it'll find the WDDM drivers provided by Microsoft. As for the issue with the legacy Catalyst, you might want to try an older version. tried that says the best driver is already installed, drivers install and card operated perfect...
by Dyn0mutt
Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:36 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Dude, Where's my GPU?, (Solved)
Replies: 2
Views: 1316

Re: Dude, Where's my radeon 4330 GPU?, Acer ASPIRE 4810TZG

ha ha looks like you have the answer axeman thank you very much, cudos, just googled the laptop model and switchable graphics and it appears thats what it is, now i just need to find out how to enable to Radeon GPU. still not sure why the HDMI was not giving any output but maybe the radeon has to be...
by Dyn0mutt
Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Dude, Where's my GPU?, (Solved)
Replies: 2
Views: 1316

Re: Dude, Where's my radeon 4330 GPU?, Acer ASPIRE 4810TZG

thanx for that Axeman i'll look into it, although I doubt a switchable graphics solition would be used with a lowly 4330 GPU i would have thought they would be reserved switchable graphics for high end GPU that suck a lot of power, never the less i'll post back if I find anything.
by Dyn0mutt
Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:09 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Radeon 9800 XT & Windows 7
Replies: 8
Views: 5508

Radeon 9800 XT & Windows 7

Hi Guy's, anyone got a ATI 9800 series GPU working on windows 7 with the legacy Cat's 10.2?? , I have tried loading them several times and can get the driver install correctly but all i see after reboot is a garbled screen when windows gets to the login screen, the card was previously working with t...
by Dyn0mutt
Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:52 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Dude, Where's my GPU?, (Solved)
Replies: 2
Views: 1316

Dude, Where's my GPU?, (Solved)

Hi Guys, got a bit of a curious issue here, my cousin recently purchased an Acer ASPIRE 4810TZG from Comet\PCworld UK , as you should be able to see from the spec sheet on the link at the bottom of this post this model comes with a integrated ATI Radeon 4330 GPU. all the badges and stickers on the u...
by Dyn0mutt
Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:01 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Opinions Please 4870 or 5770
Replies: 14
Views: 2601

Re: Opinions Please 4870 or 5770

Just A quick update, got the card on Saphire 5770 Vapor-X on saturday, its made a massive difference so was definetly a worthy upgrade for my system although the card is no doubt slightly limited by the rest of my system but the gains have been significant and this card will be migrating to my new b...
by Dyn0mutt
Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:33 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Opinions Please 4870 or 5770
Replies: 14
Views: 2601

Re: Opinions Please 4870 or 5770

yeah i know my rig is a bit of an old timer but it still seems to be serving me well, its not that i cant play all the modern games its just i've been missing out on all the higher game settings and DX10 goodness that most people have been enjoying for the couple of few years, I just wanna get anoth...
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