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by AliceCooper
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Never gonna give you up: 1366 and 1156
Replies: 36
Views: 5738

Re: Never gonna give you up: 1366 and 1156

Signature is now right :D
by AliceCooper
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Never gonna give you up: 1366 and 1156
Replies: 36
Views: 5738

Re: Never gonna give you up: 1366 and 1156

I'm upgrading from a Q6600 to an i5 2550k, Asrock Pro 3 & 2x2 gb Corsair 1333 ram for just £300. Recycling all my other components. Think this upgrade is a bargain and looking forward to setting it up. Only downside is reinstalling all my programmes after I've wiped my OS'es. Just notice my sig ...
by AliceCooper
Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: GTX 470/480 ... new revision, new features
Replies: 63
Views: 7884

Re: GTX 470/480 ... new revision, new features

I replaced my GTX260 (196sp) with a new HD5850 and I'm very happy with my purchase. The Radeon was available when I was ready to buy, at a price I was happy to pay (£200) and Nvidia had no comparable hardware to buy. With DX11 support I'll stick with this card for a couple of years. I only game at 1...
by AliceCooper
Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Q6600 or E8400?
Replies: 50
Views: 5811

Re: Q6600 or E8400?

My over clock is is a modest 2.8 because I don't like to push the voltages on the mobo beyond stock. Even at 2.8 the Q66600 flies and games are more responsive because the processes I have running in the background make no difference. For future proofing it's gotta be the Q6600 all the time as I wil...
by AliceCooper
Wed May 28, 2008 9:20 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: Q6600 or E8400?
Replies: 50
Views: 5811

Re: Q6600 or E8400?

FF is right. 680i + Quad = Bad News. 680i + Yorkfield (45nm quad) = Disaster. I'd go with the E8400 (~$190) or the E7200 (~$130) if you're looking to save some coin. Firstly I have the Q6600 on an Asus P5n32 E SLI 680i mobo and it works great. Using bios version 13. You do need to update the bios. ...
by AliceCooper
Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:01 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: CPU lifespan
Replies: 38
Views: 4464

Re: CPU lifespan

I've still got an old IBM Thinkpad from about 1995/6. Built like a brick shi**ouse but it still works!! I'll have a look at what processor is in it as I can't remember off hand. It has all of 72mb of ram (max possible!) The CD drive is beginning to creak and it will only work when the power supply i...
by AliceCooper
Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: Hard Drive Configuration Reference
Replies: 5
Views: 1439

Re: Hard Drive Configuration Reference

The best solution of putting the swap file on a seperate physical HD is what I said in my post.

Unfortunately to OP has bought one 640gb H/D so my other suggestion was possibly use a different partition.

Worth a try to see if it works.

Cheers
by AliceCooper
Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: A few questions about Vista performance
Replies: 25
Views: 1579

Re: A few questions about Vista performance

Yes, essentially Creative have stopped supporting the Audigy 2ZS in vista. It works in Vista but has none of the functionality it has in XP. Also because the creative drivers are not fully supported in Vista if you have the drivers on your system it blocks you from downloading SP1. Last Tuesday Upda...
by AliceCooper
Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:15 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: Hard Drive Configuration Reference
Replies: 5
Views: 1439

Re: Hard Drive Configuration Reference

Firstly I would look at the following configuration for your drive; 1. 120gb - OS & apps 2. 480gb - swap file and data The reason is I find it easier to keep the OS and apps on the same partition but keep the data separate. Some people say the swap file should be on a different partition or disk...
by AliceCooper
Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:58 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: A few questions about Vista performance
Replies: 25
Views: 1579

Re: A few questions about Vista performance

Vista is a bit like the curate's egg. Some good bits and some bad bits. For me the bad bits have been device driver compatibility which has at times driven me nuts. For instance I decided to replace my ageing Audigy 2ZS card with an X-FI extreme gamer card. Installation in XP went flawlessly whilst ...
by AliceCooper
Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Which Should I get, Call Of Duty 4 or Crysis
Replies: 29
Views: 4555

I can play COD4 at 1680x1050 with everything maxed out 4xAA and 16x af and the frame rate is excellent. On Crysis I have to play at 1280x1050 on high (no AA or AF) and I still get some slow downs and crappy draw distance issues. TBH as I have a 20" monitor 1280x1050 is no big deal but the slow ...
by AliceCooper
Thu Dec 06, 2007 1:09 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Please explain SLI to this idiot and why its no big deal ...
Replies: 34
Views: 6832

And here I am thinking that going SLi would be the best way to improve the performance of my rig... Games aren't looking for more CPU, or more RAM, but rather more shader power- for me, a second GTS 640. Granted one IS pretty fast, but sucking wind in Crysis for sure. You're probably better off sel...
by AliceCooper
Tue Dec 04, 2007 6:12 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Vista sucks, despite all that is said around
Replies: 1178
Views: 121459

The 7900GT shouldn't be a problem in Vista, not sure where you got the emulation part, there is no emulation. I've run a Radeon X800GT, X850XT and my current X1950XT in Vista. None of those are DX10 parts and they all run great! Not sure where you're pulling your FUD from but you shouldn't spread s...
by AliceCooper
Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:55 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Please explain SLI to this idiot and why its no big deal ...
Replies: 34
Views: 6832

1. I prefer Seagate drives. Fast & reliable and good warranty. Look at some reviews and benchmarks. In most cases, the SE16 is faster, quieter, and cheaper. And if you get an SE16 and it fails after the warranty is up, then it's time to get a new drive anyway because by then I'm sure they will ...
by AliceCooper
Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:10 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Vista sucks, despite all that is said around
Replies: 1178
Views: 121459

Look Madman you must be the only person on the planet who thought Vista would be good for gaming. Your 7900GT is a DX9 card and Vista only supports this via an emulator and therefore defacto it will run much slower. However, do not despair I have 2x8800GTS 640's in sli and the performance is utter p...
by AliceCooper
Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:39 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Please explain SLI to this idiot and why its no big deal ...
Replies: 34
Views: 6832

Drop down to 2GB of ram and go with an Intel C2D, perhaps an E6550, and a P35 motherboard such as the Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L. Also, try to get a better case+PSU combo, or just get them seperately. Raidmax tends to skimp on their power supplies. Take a look at the Antec Sonata III, or something from C...
by AliceCooper
Fri Oct 26, 2007 3:29 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What are you drinking RIGHT NOW?
Replies: 4088
Views: 788915

A nice pint of Heineken lager.

Really like real ales and recently went to St Ives in Cornwall and sampled some Sharpe Bitters. Nectar.

Also triesd a bitter with banana flavour and was totally bowled over. From Charlie Wells brewery. Really nice.
by AliceCooper
Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:29 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: nVidia 680i mobo trouble? Tell nVidia how you feel!
Replies: 4
Views: 1261

I've got an Asus P5N32-E SLI 680i mobo and it is excellent.

Top of the range board so i'd expect nothing less. Can't complain, not had a single problem yet and it overclocks like mad!

Well worth buying.
by AliceCooper
Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:46 pm
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: PSU behind video card 'failures'?
Replies: 4
Views: 2007

My 1950XTX only had 1 molex connector so how come your AGP part needs 2? R U sure it does? My old 1950 XTX used to run flawlessly on a TruePower 550w PSU so there is something else wrong with your system. Have you checked all cables, connectors etc.. Have you blown any capcitators maybe? Check the m...
by AliceCooper
Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:50 pm
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: To go SLI or not to go...That is the question (PSU)
Replies: 15
Views: 3985

Well I bought a Thermaltake 700W PSU for my 2x GTS and it's great.

Not an expert but I think a 520 or even 620 PSU with 2 x GTX might be pushing it.

If you're gonna buy 2 x GTX then I would recommend you buy the best PSU you can.

My 2c's worth.
by AliceCooper
Wed Aug 01, 2007 2:18 pm
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: To go SLI or not to go...That is the question (PSU)
Replies: 15
Views: 3985

If money's no object go for it. Believe me as a Vista (dual boot with XP) user the more horsepower you have the better. Granted the SLI performance in Vista ATM with NV drivers is not stellar but it will be one day (sooner rather than later). I went SLI with the GTS and not regretted it once.
by AliceCooper
Wed Aug 01, 2007 1:39 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Hey Intel people, consider buying AMD!
Replies: 92
Views: 30638

For me the mind has to rule the heart. I was a fervent AMD/ATI fan and my last 3 builds all incorporated this. Now I have an Intel/Nvidia build because at the time of purchase both these companies offered serious performance per buck that DAMATI couldn't match. My new rig is more expensive than if I...
by AliceCooper
Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:27 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Damn kids: a never-ending tale
Replies: 112
Views: 23249

[quote="Turkina"]To SlyFerret and the others that suggest it is always the responsibility of the following driver to maintain enough stopping distance.... I agree in principle, however, this is not usually practically possible. On the NJ Turnpike or Parkway (or the Mass Pike, or a number o...
by AliceCooper
Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:20 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Damn kids: a never-ending tale
Replies: 112
Views: 23249

In the UK the rear ender is ALWAYS at fault.

The insurance company will not contest unless they can prove the car that was hit was part of an insurance scam re an injury claim.
by AliceCooper
Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:16 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Building a New PC (Updated 7/22)
Replies: 15
Views: 2935

A month ago I was in the similiar position and this is what I did. - C2D E6400 2.13ghtz - 2x1gb Adata DDR2 800 ram - Asus P5n32-E SLI mobo (will run at 1333Mhtz) - HP 20" 1680x105 monitor. - Thermaltake 700w SLI certified PSU - Thermaltake Soprano Case I kept my Seagate 200gb IDE drive, my 250g...
by AliceCooper
Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:57 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: C2D overclocking question.
Replies: 9
Views: 2544

TBH in the next couple of months I'll be going SLI so the so called gfx bottleneck will disappear. I will stick with the E6400 @ 3.1ghtz as it would cost about £30 to get the E6600 that people have stated will run at 3.2gthz. Don't think it's worth it even with the extra 2mb L2 cache. My mobo suppor...
by AliceCooper
Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:46 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: very strange quake 4 error
Replies: 9
Views: 1733

Are u running XP or Vista. If Vista it's more than likely a driver bug as both ATI & Nvidia Vista drivers leave a lot to be desired. If XP take the advice to use older drivers as sometimes newer drivers break old games because ATI/Nvidia are only interested in newer games and therefore don't do ...
by AliceCooper
Fri Jun 22, 2007 2:25 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: C2D overclocking question.
Replies: 9
Views: 2544

Bear with me this is my first C2D.

At 3.1ghtz am I running "faster" than a 6600 @2.4 and QX6800 at say 2.93? I'm talking games here.

If so wow.. if not what am I missing apart from L2 cache?
by AliceCooper
Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:32 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: C2D overclocking question.
Replies: 9
Views: 2544

C2D overclocking question.

I recently upgraded my system and ordered a C2D 6600. When I went to the shop they has mistakenly ordered the 6400. I took the lower clocked chip on the provisio that when they had 6600's in I could swap it out and pay the difference. I now have my 6400 clocked at 3.1ghtz on stock cooling and it roc...
by AliceCooper
Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:46 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Minimum PSU for 8800 GTS?
Replies: 10
Views: 5595

You need to post your other PC Components. From memory (I have a GTS 640mb) the minimum spec is 450w with 26A on the 12V. This probably has headroom built into it for safety's sake so your 430W might just be OK unless it's a really cheap one. Initially I had a Thermaltake TR2 520w with 28A on the 12...

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