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http://www.nvidia.com/object/gfgo6_techspecs.htmlJFTTUCAZ said:
JFTTUCAZ said:
The RAMDAC is what limits resolution/refresh for analog VGA output. The link I posted above says the go 6800 includes dual 400MHz RAMDACs (max 2048x1536 at 85hz). That's easily enough for 1920x1080 @ 60Hz (or 1920x1080i @ 30Hz).The_Engineer said:
pxc said:
JFTTUCAZ said:PXC and Engineer,
You are right on the money. It is going straight to an LCD with a native res of 1920*1080, perfect for HD, and with the DVI... You can't beat digital!
My main concern was software related. My current toshiba has nvidia 5200. It can pump out 2048 * 1536 on the analog RGB. However, the software/driver won't let me hit right on the 1920*1080.
I downloaded powerstrip, and played with it for hours with no success. I was hoping with the 9300 I can forgetaboutda the toshiba.
pxc said:
Im glad Im not the only one with that plan...my 2x120 R1 array is getting split into external enclosures (have 1 on the way now) and Im going to keep the 2000FP. Now to just get enough cash together to buy the 9300, I can sell the desktop and excepting hard drive speed (I'll miss my raptor) and HT (P4C) I will be upgrading.pxc said:Add a big external hard drive and I might dump my desktop (but keep the 20" LCD).
JFTTUCAZ said:PXC and Engineer,
You are right on the money. It is going straight to an LCD with a native res of 1920*1080, perfect for HD, and with the DVI... You can't beat digital!
My main concern was software related. My current toshiba has nvidia 5200. It can pump out 2048 * 1536 on the analog RGB. However, the software/driver won't let me hit right on the 1920*1080.
I downloaded powerstrip, and played with it for hours with no success. I was hoping with the 9300 I can forgetaboutda the toshiba.
I have a feeling i'll want a desktop again after selling mine, but not anything fancy. I'll grab a $150 4700 P4 2.8GHz from the outlet the next time I see one, and throw in my nice refurb Gigabyte 6200 (8 pipelines unlock and it runs at 550/700).GLSauron said:
XiaoBai said:
Also make sure you install the drivers in the right order: I believe you must first install the NSS (notebook system software); second the chipset drivers, then anything else after that..Or, if you want the same OS, you can burn a copy of the OS reinstall from start>all programs>Dell something>something--you can burn only one copy, & it has all the necessary drivers slip-streamed into it W/OUT all the bloatwareThe_Engineer said:
XiaoBai said:
Link to driver DL's for the i9300: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/devices.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=INSPIRON%209300&category=0&os=WW1&osl=ENXiaoBai said:
you can boot into the "magic partition" by hitting ctrl+f11 on bootup at/before the dell screen From here you can restore windows to the state it was in when you got the computer.Nasty_Savage said:I formatted mine and put Pro on it without much problem, but as mentioned, burn the drivers first. Mine didn't even come with a restore disk, just a magic partition or something. I left it on there for now, i haven't really explored it but it does not show in windows
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changingman said:
If I find I need to bring a laptop to class I will get an X3x or the cheapest 700m I can. This is just to be left on the desk until I come home for a weekend or hit a LAN party. Actually it will have an external monitor, external HDD, 100BaseT network, and a MX duo connected to it 99% of the time. Aside from the minor issue of not having HT (though I will be getting a yonah chip for it if possible when available) and not quite being a raptor drive, it'll be an upgrade on the desktop it's replacing.The_Engineer said:Well, it seems to me that it is lighter than an xbox, but I won't lie, the thing really is big, its about as big of a laptop as you can get actually. if you need something to replace your desktop AND use portable sometimes, this is the direction to look. Though there are similarly powered notebooks with slightly smaller footprints (think asus). Dell usually has some of the best cupons and money savers around. Where do you think you'll be using this? Acutally in class? or just around campus? Unless you need to fit it on a tiny desk, it really isn't all that bad in my experience. It does kinda stick out at coffee houses though
how long did it take for every one else to get theres?