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by NeRve
Mon Dec 31, 2007 10:40 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: 8800GTS seems slow in 3DMark06
Replies: 33
Views: 4025

Wait isn't the 7950GX2 is essentially 2 7950 cards glued together? And you also had 1GB vs the 512mb... I'm not sure if we have benches on the 8800 vs the GX2-series, but I say the performances are pretty close on either side (2 7xxx cards vs 1 8xxxx card albeit feature-wise the 7950GX2 is lacking)...
by NeRve
Mon Dec 31, 2007 10:32 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: 8800GTS seems slow in 3DMark06
Replies: 33
Views: 4025

Make sure the PSU has enough power for the 8800-card. These newer cards require a heftier PSU (even the G92) than older cards... Also CoH may seem to default to DX10-mode when it runs on the 8800 (DX9 for the 79xx-card.) Finally, there could also be an issue with the 2GB virtual memory address barri...
by NeRve
Mon Dec 31, 2007 10:14 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: 8800GTS seems slow in 3DMark06
Replies: 33
Views: 4025

You're running on 1920×1200 on your 2407WFP right? If so I wouldn't be surprised if it was lower (especially if CoH was running in DX10 mode...)
by NeRve
Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:25 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: New Years 2008 Resolutions
Replies: 63
Views: 6369

New Years 2008 Resolutions

With the New Year coming, what's your New Year's Resolution for 2008?

More Gym?
More Outdoors?
More Gaming?

Please share your planned Resolutions for 2008...


For me - I will continue weight-training (planning to go to 40-pound dumb-bells pretty soon...)
by NeRve
Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:34 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: 3008WFP with DisplayPort and 117% Color Gamut!
Replies: 12
Views: 1875

NeRve: When are you going to begin growing up? Like hundreds of other people, I'm tired of seeing a screaming thread subject line on the front page with yet another of your emotional outbursts. For some reason the word filter didn't kick in and everyone got to see the original word you used, but I ...
by NeRve
Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:19 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: 3008WFP with DisplayPort and 117% Color Gamut!
Replies: 12
Views: 1875

3008WFP with DisplayPort and 117% Color Gamut!

http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/18/dell ... available/

And so it begins!

**EDIT BY MOD: Removed profanity from the subject title as the word filter does not work on the hot threads list on the front page. -Kevin**
by NeRve
Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:21 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Alternative Sources For Plastic Other Than Petroleum?
Replies: 9
Views: 1158

Alternative Sources For Plastic Other Than Petroleum?

One thing I was wondering about is since plastics are made out of petroleum, if we run of out of petro in 50 years, won't we stop making plastic equipment (which is everywhere in this modern age)? Are there any other materials that can make plastic?
by NeRve
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:22 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: PS3 2.1 FM UPT Brings BD-Prof 1.1 (All Other BDs Plays Weep)
Replies: 11
Views: 1842

derFunkenstein wrote:
what does this mean? that some Blu-Ray discs won't play in certain players unless they support this thing?


It means that some of the additional features of Blu-ray discs (Picture-in-Picture Commentary, etc) would not work on older profile players (main movie still plays though...)
by NeRve
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:18 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: PS3 2.1 FM UPT Brings BD-Prof 1.1 (All Other BDs Plays Weep)
Replies: 11
Views: 1842

PS3 2.1 FM UPT Brings BD-Prof 1.1 (All Other BDs Plays Weep)

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/new-ps3-firm ... 334704.php

If I was getting a Blu-ray player - I will only get the PS3. Guaranteed for BD-Profile 3.0 and up! :D
by NeRve
Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:11 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: I'm engaged! - Now married
Replies: 183
Views: 38373

Congrats man! This is the FIRST step of many to come in the GAME-OF-LIFE! :D
by NeRve
Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:24 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Microsoft Support rant
Replies: 18
Views: 2398

Microsoft Support rant

I must say Microsoft must be bloody cheapskates sometimes with outsourced tech support... Just updated my disk controller driver and had to reactivate my Vista key... Couldn't do it via online because it said it was already in use so I went the phone route - boy was that a mess. I got hung on the li...
by NeRve
Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:31 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Best Buy $209 BFG 8800 GT oc'd with 10% Off Coupon CONFIRMED
Replies: 13
Views: 2461

Mysty wrote:
*Reminds himself that the 7600GT is still a perfectly good card*


Remind myself my 7950GT still kicks ass!
by NeRve
Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:53 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Anybody have a PCI-E 2.0 Card AND Mobos?
Replies: 3
Views: 976

This whole thread seriously is like deja-vu back back during the ol' AGP-era when we were discussing whether AGP 8X and 4X mattered... Ah the times ... :lol:
by NeRve
Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:19 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Anybody have a PCI-E 2.0 Card AND Mobos?
Replies: 3
Views: 976

Anybody have a PCI-E 2.0 Card AND Mobos?

With all you guys getting 8800GTs I was wondering if anyone of you got a mobos with PCI-E 2.0 (X38, etc...) If so, do you think you are seeing any benefits to using PCI-E 2.0?
by NeRve
Tue Dec 11, 2007 8:52 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Question to all G92 Buyers...
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

I own a 8800gt in my main computer now. I bought it because my video card wasn't good enough for Crysis. My 8800gt lets me play Crysis at 1680x1050 (it does get choppy at times) and my 7900gs let me play it in 800x600. It's for games I play right now. My 7900gs limited me because I didn't have enou...
by NeRve
Tue Dec 11, 2007 8:33 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Question to all G92 Buyers...
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

IMO i'll wait til there's some solid numbers from the red and green camp on their respective cards... the 8800GT is good but not good enough...i'll hold with my 8600GT for now I hear ya, my 7950GT is still kicking ass in TF2 and HL2 so I think it will a ways away before this card becomes obsolete...
by NeRve
Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Question to all G92 Buyers...
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

Question to all G92 Buyers...

This question is for all you guys who are getting the 8800GT and the upcoming revised 8800GTS - are you guys getting this for solid DX9 performance or wanting it for DX10 potential in future games (or both)? I'm currently still holding off because I still can't find any cards that does DX10 well at ...
by NeRve
Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:37 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: DisplayPort 1.0, 1.1/HDMI 1.2, 1.3, etc... When Does It End?
Replies: 9
Views: 1769

Actually I was more referring to the revision versions of both formats (HDMI with 1.3a (1.3b in the near future), and DisplayPort with 1.1 (and 2.0 revision in the near future.) I've never seen a DVI 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, etc... and I think that was a great way to solidify a standard, but these new techs a...
by NeRve
Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:01 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: DisplayPort 1.0, 1.1/HDMI 1.2, 1.3, etc... When Does It End?
Replies: 9
Views: 1769

DisplayPort 1.0, 1.1/HDMI 1.2, 1.3, etc... When Does It End?

One thing I can't seem to understand about DisplayPort and HDMI is why it has to keep updating its standards over and over again... VGA and DVI never had this issue with multiple revisions before. These constant changes can only hinder mass adoption of the technology IMO...
by NeRve
Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:39 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: Firefox 2.0.0.11 and Spyware Blaster/Spybot...
Replies: 4
Views: 1284

Firefox 2.0.0.11 and Spyware Blaster/Spybot...

I've been using Spyware Blaster with Spybot for years now with Firefox, but recently since my upgrade to 2.0.0.11 I noticed that neither Spyware Blaster nor Spybot could detect my Firefox installation anymore... I have uninstall all three Apps and even cleaned my host file and FF profile, but to no ...
by NeRve
Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:53 pm
Forum: Apple Sanctuary
Topic: Is the current iPhone 3G?
Replies: 32
Views: 9804

pete_roth wrote:
Sprint is 3g for sure.


You mean their EV-DO network?
by NeRve
Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:41 pm
Forum: Apple Sanctuary
Topic: Is the current iPhone 3G?
Replies: 32
Views: 9804

If EDGE is not 3G - what US provider does 3G anyways? I know the US is currently a bit behind in terms of 3G adoption versus Europe and Asia...
by NeRve
Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:35 pm
Forum: Apple Sanctuary
Topic: Is the current iPhone 3G?
Replies: 32
Views: 9804

Sargent Duck wrote:
No, not currently. But it will be next year
http://www.dailytech.com/Hopes+Answered+3G+IPhone+Coming+Next+Year/article9830.htm


I thought EDGE was 3G?
by NeRve
Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:29 pm
Forum: Apple Sanctuary
Topic: Is the current iPhone 3G?
Replies: 32
Views: 9804

Is the current iPhone 3G?

I know the iPhone can do AT&T's EDGE network - so does that mean it's 3G?
by NeRve
Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:46 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Building new rig soon, DwD
Replies: 19
Views: 2280

Ive answered that already, i dont want to keep upgrading motherboards so ill go with a x38 and take the risk with DDR3. I would like to upgrade to quad core when its actually worth is to me and when price drops on it. In that case I would wait for Eaglelake (P45,etc..) series mobos then... If you'r...
by NeRve
Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:39 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Building new rig soon, DwD
Replies: 19
Views: 2280

Re: Building new rig soon, DwD

Done with Dell. So in dec or january i will do it my self(done a lot of reading and video watching.) Xclio A380(black) $129 Foxconn X38A LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $229 (really want to go with X38 DDR2 ram) HIS Hightech H260XTF512DDN-R Radeon HD 2600XT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI ...
by NeRve
Mon Dec 03, 2007 11:30 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: DDR3... best place to buy?
Replies: 2
Views: 827

I would stick with DDR2 for now, as a 2GB DDR3 would well cost you over 200 bucks alone...
by NeRve
Mon Dec 03, 2007 11:37 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: TR Steam Community ID Exchange!
Replies: 97
Views: 82222

Nitrodist wrote:
http://www.techreport.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=53799&highlight=steam

:roll:


Merged info thanks...
by NeRve
Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:48 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: TR Steam Community ID Exchange!
Replies: 97
Views: 82222

TR Steam Community ID Exchange!

This is a thread for all TR Steam users who like to add each other to the buddy list. I will update this master list everytime sometimes adds in their Steam ID. With this you can find each other on TF2, CS: Source, etc... TR has a Steam Group at: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/techreport REVISED A...
by NeRve
Sat Dec 01, 2007 11:14 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: GPU in new build: buy 8800 now, or cheaper interim card?
Replies: 6
Views: 1217

Personally I would wait a while if you can... I got myself a 7950GT and am still waiting for a card that can run Crysis at Very High without looking like a slideshow... None of the current cards can do that right now so I'm going the Geforce 9XXX or the Radeon Next-Gen could do that... But that's ju...
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