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HD 3850 AGP

I have the same processor as yours on a D865 PERL motherboard, coupled with a Sapphire 3850 and a Corsair 520HX power supply. I bought the card when it first came out some 20 months ago and paid over $200 bucks for it at that time. The card has served faithfully all this time for all sorts of...
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- Post #10
- Oct 19, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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DG45ID Running very HOT

I've worked with several Intel 43X and 45X motherboards and can attest to their "hot" burning ICHs. According to the Intel spec sheets, the MCH and ICH are rated up to 101/103C respectively, but users generally take little comfort in these specs when they see either running in the 70C range...
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- Post #3
- Jul 26, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards
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Fan speed on eVGA 9600GT SSC.

You might want to try EVGA's Precision. Works great on my Vista 32 bit system with a single 9800GTS...since my mb isn't sli, I can't authoritatively comment on controlling the fan speed on two cards...but I suspect it would work. Maybe some sli users on this forum would know.
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- Post #2
- Dec 16, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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GTA 4 will not work

Yeppers...I'll pass on this one...SecurRom, bugs, GPU issues... http://www.pcgameshardware.com...ew_with_13_processors/
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- Post #14
- Dec 6, 2008
- Forum: PC Games
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Replacing an 8800GT

You are caught between a rock and a hard place. The 8800GT failed because your case can't expel the system heat adequately causing the card to overheat (as well as other components as well). I suspect you'll have a shortened lifespan from the ATI cards as well, if you keep the same case. You...
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- Post #10
- Nov 2, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Far Cry 2 DRM/Securom/limited activations...

Well expressed...exactly my sentiments...and I'll pass on this game.
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- Post #52
- Oct 16, 2008
- Forum: PC Games
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EA = SecureRom

What are your thoughts? http://www.tomshardware.com/Spore-DRM,video-301.html
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- Thread
- Sep 12, 2008
- Replies: 66
- Forum: PC Games
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Integrated ok for Vista Business Use?

No encoding, no gaming, yes the integrated graphics will work, provided it is Vista certified (the newer Intel Integrated Graphics are). But...if the video chip on the MB ever croaks, it would be nice to have a PCIe slot to mount an inexpensive GPU, or else you'll have to install a whole new MB.
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- Post #2
- Aug 9, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Has ATI stopped marketing their own brand cards?

Yep! In a previous re-incarnation, VisionTek was in the nVidia camp! At some point, either under Chapter 7 or 11, filed for reorganization and emerged as an ATI partner...if my memory serves me correctly. I recollect reading in various forums of members trying to get warranty work for their old...
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- Post #19
- Mar 10, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Good news for the AGP users powecolor HD3850pro

I think apoppin and Keysplayer make good points, as they usually do. And not to beat a "dead horse" to death, and quoting from one of my posts under a different pseudonym on another forum addressing this issue: "I think the issue may be more complex. For many, yes, it is probably better to...
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- Post #27
- Jan 1, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Need advise on AGP Video Card

Here is an interesting discussion... http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1246999 You may want to read through this...
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- Post #14
- Dec 30, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Any old AGP guys still out there

Feast your eyes upon this... http://www.powercolor.com/Glob...res.asp?ProductID=1730 Impressive looking card... VisionTek is rumored to be releasing one as well... However, as of today, there are no published availability dates.
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- Post #17
- Dec 27, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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8800GTS Defective?

I had the same problem with the 480 Neo and a 7800GS. I took the side panel off and discovered the PSU was running hot (was subsequently heating up the whole box), probably caused by weakening caps after about two years of use. Swapped out with a Corsair HX520, and voila!...problem solved...
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- Post #9
- Nov 20, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Would an AGP 3850/70 be wasted on a64 3000+?

Well there are different degrees of "bottlenecking"...depending on the clock speed, # of cores, cpu and memory cache levels, memory channel architecture, fsb and/or memory controller speeds, and how any particular application demands use of advanced shaders, ROPs, etc., etc., etc. Cleeve over at...
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- Post #5
- Nov 18, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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problem with x1950 pro

My bad...you have a PCIX mb which is definitely better than AGP. You could buy a cheap power supply tester... see... http://www.newegg.com/Product/...on=power+supply+tester You can also find testers at CompUsa, PC Power & Cooling, and numerous other e-tailers. I'm guessing your...
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- Post #12
- Oct 30, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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