Search results

  1. G

    Bought bf3 and mw3 some thoughts

    DICE need to take.a leaf out of Treyarch's book on the single player mode, what I wouldn't have given for the divine multiplayer of BF3 to be matched with campaign mode as dramatic and cinematic as MW3. I know it's an old engine but it still impressed me, I just kept thinking how utterly...
  2. G

    Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R DDR3

    I got this board to play around with and want to use 4gb of DDR3, can I use modern DDR3 or do I have to use the older higher voltage type. DDR2 is twice the price these days
  3. G

    RAM and P6T deluxe (x58) V1

    what are my options for a RAM upgrade, anyone else already done it and have modules that work? I take it 4gb modules require a new mobo
  4. G

    GTX480 Cooler opinion Arctic Cooling Accelero Xtreme 480

    http://www.microdirect.co.uk/Home/Product/49339/Arctic-Cooling-Accelero-Xtreme-Plus-VGA-Cooler Does anyone have one of these and would like to chime in with comments, I'm a GTX480 owner with a severe case of buyers remorse (had it two weeks 270UKP second hand) and looking to overclock to 580...
  5. G

    Could I run a second GTX480 on my current system

    Not planning it right now but possibly in the future, I'd rather not buy another PSU since it cost me a lot two years ago. I keep hearing 1200 minimum for SLi, if that's the case I'll wait for the GF100 die shrink and do it then. Specs in sig
  6. G

    UPgraded to 5870 can i keep a gtx280 in too?

    Just curious, I heard I could offload Physx to it with a hack. Anyone run a setuo like this, could I switch to the 280 if I had issues with certain games? (Saboteur pre patch springs to mind. I dont really want to sell the 280 but I'd rather not have to have a second gaming system
  7. G

    Best way to remove Nvidia drivers prior to installing 5870

    I currently have a gtx280 sli setup and will be replacing them with a 5870. Whats the best way to get rid of all traces of these drivers on Windows 7 64 bit?
  8. G

    New ATi convert - help me source active DP-DVI adapter in UK

    Well I finally did it, the SLI GTX280s are being pulled tonight for the installation of the 5870 (crossfire eventually once drivers settle down) and I'm itching to try eyefinity. Now where the hell can I get an active DP-DVI in the UK, you US guys are so lucky they are available everywhere...
  9. G

    Nvidia 3d Vision users..Is it worth it?

    I'm intrigued by 3d Vision after going to see the movie 'A christmas Carol' (Scrooge 3d to you and me) and was fascinated by the prospect of gaming in such an environment. With Christmas approaching I thought it migght be a good opportunity to aquire the tech to do it so if anyone on here has...
  10. G

    Considering 5870 upgrade, not sure

    Has anyone switched camp from a GTX280 SLi rig to a single 5870? I'd be real interested in hearing your thoughts. I'm mulling over a 5970 too since im running a 30" display. Check my sig for system specs if you have anything to add
  11. G

    Overclocked i7 System, should it be this easy?

    Hi I have an i7 920 (c0) on a V1 P6T Deluxe. To overclock it all i did was set the bclck to 166 and it worked. I have a TRUE 120 with a noctua fan. Should I be changing any other values to ensure its stable, Ive been doing all my usual stuff like reencoding etc and its handling the speed...
  12. G

    X-25m Pauses/Stuttering and 'Application not responding'

    Has anyone else who owns this drive had this issue? It happens in Vista 64 and WIndows 7 64 Beta.(I havent tested Vista 32bit or XP as I dont have them anymore. Only for a few seconds every few minutes but enough to get on my nerves and go back to my raptor. Ive tried everything to get rid of...
  13. G

    Windows 7 RC Compatible USB wifi?

    Does anyone have one working, i have tried two different models now and neither work. I'd rather not have an ethernet cable run so if anyone can confirm one working reliably with torrents etc Model and Manufacturer if you can please:confused:
  14. G

    Reasonably priced quiet overclocking cooler for E2180

    Its going on a gigabyte p35c-ds3r running stock at the moment but I believe you can overclock this CPU pretty good. Its my secondary rig running MacOS via EFI-X but I have an XP drive to test the OC. Also whats a bulletproof OC and temp range for these CPUs with some tips on BIOS config if...
  15. G

    TJ07 SATA cable management?

    Has anyone got some shots of the way they route their sata cables on a TJ07, I'm after some inspiration to tidy it up. I have all 6 drive slots in the two removable drive holders populated
  16. G

    P6T SAS Ports question

    Can I use the ports as regular sata ports or do you have to use RAID. If so whats the best way to configure them?
  17. G

    Have I screwed up for overclocking my i7 920?

    Bought Corsair 6GB PC3-10666 Triple XMS3 DDR3 Kit (3 x 2GB). Am I completely optionless for overclocking now? :confused:
  18. G

    Overclocking i7 920 on P6T

    I think I may have limited myself for overclocking by getting Corsair 6GB PC3-10666 Triple XMS3 DDR3 Kit (3 x 2GB) RAM. Could someone knowledgable advise me? Broke the bank with the upgrade and couldnt afford faster DDR3 :mad: I cant overclock till next week when my TRUE 1366 mount comes...
  19. G

    Thermalright Ultra Extreme, but no mounting hardware

    I have come into posession of a TRUE Heatsink and fan but no mounting hardware at all. Is there anywhere you can buy the scissor mounting bracket, I have found a source for the x clamp and screws but I'm at a loss on the X bracket for the top
  20. G

    Anyone tried the new NV 180 drivers yet

    Looking for Vista opinions with 280 SLi before I take the jump
  21. G

    Need good priced 5.1 optical /coax Soundcard for DD?

    any suggestions? its for a htpc with onboard sound but no optical out for 5.1
  22. G

    Striker II Formula & q9450 Overclocking

    would 4x1gb Corsair DHX DDR2800 hold me back from overclocking? I cant even get 3ghz out of mine. Shouldn't I be able to do that at stock volts. I realise its a bit of a crap shoot with processors but I could get 3ghz at stock out of my old q6600
  23. G

    Are there any good 780/750 SLi Motherboards?

    My Striker II forumula has died and im in the market for a new board, I run SLi gtx280s does anyone have anything good to say about any particular board. After reading [H] review on the 750i FTW I was gfoing to go there now theres talk of video corruption issues.Must be DDR2 and support 45nm...
  24. G

    Striker II Formula - Anyone running 8gb?

    I have no issues with my current ram setup 4x1 Corsair DHX but would like to move to 8gb, anyone have any RAM recommendations from anyone who actually own this board in an 8gb configuration. I dont tend to overclock as stability is important to me.
  25. G

    Removing s775 backplate on Thermalright Ultra Extreme

    Foolishly I removed the paper and stuck it to the board, whats a safe way of getting it off
  26. G

    Asus Striker II Formula opinions

    I haven't tried any kind of overclocking on this board but havent had any real issues either, Whats the general consensus on this board from users who have had one a while?:
  27. G

    ASUS P5N32-E SLI PLUS with 8gb ram?

    Is anyone using this board with 8GB ram?, I currently have 4gb in Corsair XMD DHT CL5 1gb modules and wish to install Vista 64 bit. Anyone have any success with 4x2gb modules pref pc800
  28. G

    Enermax galaxy 1000w- what cases will it fit in?

    Bought this psu and didnt measure, now its just a slice too big for my case. What cases does it fit in?
  29. G

    Triple SLi on p5n32-e sli plus?

    I have Sli on this board with 2x8800GTX, can i add a third?
  30. G

    Tuniq Tower - need new case

    My tuniq tower wont fit my case (Coolermaster Wavemaster) what good cases does it fit ok?
  31. G

    3.3v line from motherboard?

    Where can I pick up a 3.3v from the motherboatd/PSU? (ie firewire header etc.)
  32. G

    need 3.3v source from mobo?

    Where can I pull it from or do i need a resistor on a 5v line
  33. G

    asus ai booster system temp high p5w dh

    what area of the board does system temp cover because it is hitting 71 degrees :eek:
  34. G

    Overclocking q6600 on Asus P5W DH - bios settings?

    if anyone has this mobo Asus P5W-DH could they suggest some moderate settings for overclocking say up to 3ghz. I have PC6400/800mhz ram and currently running at stock. Bit of a n00b overclocking core2duos.
  35. G

    DDR2 Q6600 Mobo Recommendation?

    Im just about to upgrade my E6600 Core2duo system to go quad. Could anyone recommend a suitable mobo for it. I want great stability and overclocking, plenty of SATA,USB ports and e-sata, Silent heatpipe cooling and 45nm support. Obviously I have done some review reading but some personal reports...
  36. G

    Recommendation for gaming /music listening soundcard

    I was just about to buy an X-Fi when I read all the stuff about the crackle issues etc. Whats a good solid gaming soundcard from Creative with EAX features Audigy ZS?
  37. G

    Overclock 8800 GTS/GTX on Intel 975 boards?

    Is this possible or is it strictly Nforce only
  38. G

    5.25" Bay adapter for Slimline/Notebook DVD-R?

    I scavenged one of these from the scrap of a broken laptop. I have the adpater for the back to convert it to standard IDE all I need is a mounting bracket for a 5.25 inch bay. I cant find one on ebay, could anyone point me in the direction of one. I'm in the UK
  39. G

    Oblivion sound effect

    whenever I read the word, I hear the noise from the Futurama hypnotoad in my head. See, now its happening to you too! :p
  40. G

    Inno3d Geforce 6200 AGP in a P2 BX Board

    I know its never gonna fulfill its potential but I've been asked to do this upgrade for someone and need to be sure I'm not going to damage any hardware with the upgrade. I'm nervous about doing it or such an old board.I'm concerned about AGP voltages. The card will physically fit (ie not...
Back
Top