Recent content by VoicesOfTheVoid

I'm in.

Yeah, was already thinking I'd probably do a light OC, actually... though was not going to at first. Yeah, again, that's the thing with quads... games do not make much use out of 'em as yet, so I was actually thinking what you just backed-up for me, that the CPU is not going to make much...

Checking around for i7 (socket 1366) aftermarket heatsinks, but cant find anything worthwhile on EGG, and there's hardly any listed there to begin with. Any aftermarket coolers out there that I'm missing somewhere? Looking for air, not water. Quick question regarding gaming performance...

Right, I know they're independent of one another, but I was not sure if moving to 64-bit required some update of the BIOS. I guess the answer to that is "no" ;). Been building systems for many years, but I've never moved to 64-bit, so I was totally clueless regarding the issue between...

Heh, I know... I get ya. Not concerned with mobo in general, just the issue of whether or not I have to update the BIOS, because that can be a real PIA if it's necessary and I don't do it. This board is very picky, regarding the BIOS. I don't know if there's a "revision of the revision" for...

Well, there's quite a few different options regarding the mobo, and then there's the BIOS update, which Windows Update cannot dl/install. But I'm not sure if I need to re-update the same BIOS revision with 64-bit drivers or not. Maybe I should ask this in the mobo forums... As for everything...

That's right, Windows Update is supposed to find all drivers for you. Good to see someone else running the same mobo and some set-up info and that Win7 runs great. Would it find all the mobo drivers needed and dl/install them properly? I did manage to figure out which drivers were x64 on...

Thanks for the response. So, I'm basically looking at: better security, nice GUI and if going 64-bit, some other small advantages and the advantage of being able to utilize far more RAM (w/ 64-bit), which could improve gaming and general performance. Sounds good thus far... ...but I...

Just wondering, with my current hardware, what I can expect in terms of performance, compatibility etc. with moving from XP 32 to Win7 64? I'm currently running: ASUS Rampage Formula, E8600, GTX 280, 2GB RAM, 1920x1200 res and am a seriously hardcore gamer. Pretty much what I use this system...

Alright, thanks for that info. I did ask a few other questions I'm sure even [H] staff or others who've run this GPU/recent ATi GPUs could answer as well, though... anyone? Regarding best settings for best results, any current drivers for XP 32 for the 5870 etc. Thanks.

Anyone? 87 people viewed this, and no one can give me any advice here? Seems odd...

Well, I took the plunge, and have an XFX 5870 coming on Monday (currently running GTX 280's in my systems), but just wanted to ask a few things... - Driver(s): Is there already an updated driver for XP 32-bit that I should use that's better than what will be coming on the CD? - CCC...

I've really no plans on changing-out from the GTX 280 until Nvidia release their next GPU (if it ends up being worth it) but all the talk of ATi's latest had me curious. I haven't been with ATi since moving from the x1900xtx (which was a great GPU for it's time) to the 8800 GTX, then to the GTX...

Are either one of these GPU's comparable to the GTX 280? I know Kyle said there would be a review in 12 hours, but just wondering if anyone can make an "educated assumption" before-hand... just curious.

QFT... both posts. I don't get it what-so-ever. Since moving to 1920 res a while back, I simply could not go to anything less... and in order to have the best gaming experience possible, I upgraded my system in order to play smoothly with visuals maxed-out at that res. I see no point in...