Recent content by selfdefeated

Thanks, TimDog - I'm not too knowledgeable about networking/internet connections. I'll look for my issues elsewhere.

Similar pain here - upgraded from a Radeon 9500pro to a eVGA 6800nu, and get basically the same frame rates: 18-25 running around and fighting outside, 60+ staring at the ground/sky or inside an instanced mission. This is with 1.5GB RAM and a p4 3.0c. The switch to nVidia did fix the graphical...

Well, that'll be my last-ditch solution, but I think I'll try fiddling around with my system a bit more, first. :p Honestly, though, I'm probably due for an XP reinstallation....

Got my 6800nu today! Having some problems, though - I keep getting a black screen when I get to the Windows user selection screen (you know, the one after the WIndows logo pops up and the green bar strobes). Seems like my DVI LCD is fighting with the drivers and/or refresh rate settings. If...

@GoodOmens: I also bought my card from newegg.com (hopefully will be here tomorrow - I live close to their CA location). I spent some time on eVGA's site first, reading about the program, and I'm almost certain that it doesn't matter where you buy the card initially, so long as you keep the...

My understanding of the deal is the same as yours. It convinced me to go with eVGA - ordered my eVGA 6800nu this morning to replace my rig's ATi 9500pro. I figured sometime in September I'll trade up to the 6800GT. I was worried that if I bought a 6800nu now, I might have buyer's remorse...