Sorry about the second thread....i thought id elaborate on my issue a little more...its just that i was reading about incompatibility issues with the amount of pins on the 940b and the output holes on the 7800gt....and what exactly is the difference between DVI-I and DVI-D....most LCDs are...
Can someone please let me know about compatiblity issues between the 7800GT and the Samsung 940b...ive been reading about issues with DVI-I and DVI-D and the amount of pins etc....can someone tell me what the difference is between DVI-I and DVI-D and help me out what i should do....thanks
Carbon
Im want to purchase a tower for my new computer....but i worry that my new Evga SLI motherboard and 7800GT may not fit....are motherboards not fitting, a rare issue? Here the case I might buy...how do i know if it will fit, or again, are things not fitting really rare? Thanks for your help...
I have a couple questions regarding memory..
1. whats the difference beween Registered Memory and Unbuffered Memory
2. What is the difference between Dual channel Memory and regular 2 sticks....
And....
Patriot memory at monarchcomputers.com 2 gigs (2 X 1gb) regular memory for...
Just to make sure, Nvidia 7800GT specs says its DVI-I, DVI-I. If i get an LCD Monitor...and ITS DVI-D....is that the same thing, just different ends? Can someone please explain...cuz all Digital LCDS seem to be DVI-D....
A 7800GT should be compatible with any Digital LCD Monitor, correct...
Overall, how important is the cache when purchasing a cpu. Im still under full debate with myself on what to get....honestly...my budget is a little tighter than i though...so i think im gonna go with a single core....i can always upgrade later...on a trade in and some cash...but right now im...
Ive decided not to go with opteron 170 cuz its about the same price but 200mhz less....i can get the 4200 for almost the same price...just half the cache which sounds likee is not a big deal.
Looking for a good deal on a X2 4200 DUAL AMD..... if anyyyone know som edeals or has some coupons im all up for it lol....i need somewhere that also ships to canada or a just canadian site. so Newegg is no good for me...thanks:)
Carbonsteel
X2 4200+ 2.2Ghz
How do the dual chips compete against Intel single coree chips in speed.
I know the regular athlon 64 single cores outperform intels chips...but what about the AMD dual cores against intel.
Carbonsteel
What about
Opteron 170 2.0ghz
or
Athlon X2 4200 2.2ghz
There both similar in price....
I guess the X2 4200 would be the better buy....
What kind of wait time am i looking at on flickerdown??
Carbonsteel
Ok....so....Overwhelming support in these forums for the dual core processors, so it looks like thats where my money is gonna go. I still have a couplee questions....what should i get....
Opteron 170
or
Athlon 64 x2 3800
And are the opterons, more powerful, and aree they...
Well for a cpu, my budget sits at about 360 to MAYBE 400USD. Ok heres the bottom line basically......overall for gaming and computer performancee...
AMD Athlon 64 4000+
or the
Amd Athlon 64 X2 3800+ DUAL
Carbonsteeel
I've been reading that DUAL core processors are a thing of the future, would purchasing an AMD dual processor be a smart thing? Would it enhance gameplay, and computer performance? and what would be some of the benefits of getting a DUAL core over a single core? and also, what AMD dual core is...
I just recently bought the package deal with the evga 7800GT Video card and the eVGA 133-K8-NF41 Motherboard (SLI). My question is regarding installing what type of RAM, I know it takes the PC3200 DDR4, but there so many brands and price variables that i dunno what to get...now ive alreaedy...
Just a couple more questions...
How important is the contrast Ratio when buying an LCD for gaming? and
What good specs should i be looking for?
Im already looking for a DVI, that ill be getting regardless....
Thanks for your help
Carbonsteel
AMD ATHLON 64 3700+ W/1MB CACHE 90NM (SAN DIEGO) 64-BIT SOCKET 939 RETAIL BOXED W/COOLING FAN (3 YEARS WARRANTY)
I found a deal.... 215 bucks USD for the 3700+.... Would that be a pretty good deal, and would that be sufficient for good gaming?
thanks
carbonsteel
Xerox XG $479.99CAD or about 400USD....not bad for 800:1 contrast right?
The Xerox XG Series of LCD displays offer clear, crisp text and vibrant colours. It incorporates todays most advanced technology and features and delivers a powerful performance advantage. Its sleek profile and...
AMD ATHLON 64 3200+ W/512KB CACHE 90NM (VENICE) 64-BIT SOCKET 939 RETAIL BOXED W/COOLING FAN (3 YEARS WARRANTY)
Can anyone tell me what "Venice" means exactly...and if its a good thing...thanks just cuirous and still learning :)
Carbonsteel
Im looking for a 19" LCD with a well known company...and moderate quality...my budget is around 250-400 bucks....no more than 450 with taxes included. Does anyone have any recommendations for what to get...i just bought an Nvidia chipset 939 sli mobo and a 7800GT video card...what would be my...
Dont want to spend an arm and a leg for a high end card? But want something inbetween? I may have the card for you...
I have a BRAND NEW Sapphire Radeon X800GT that im trying to get off my hands....i bought it at final sale too quickly and made a stupid decision and now im stuck with it and...
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH stop confusing me lol....what do i choose. OK HONESTLY...based on not caring about overclocking really, which one do i get?
lol.... i see a 50/50 in these postings...
The most persuasive posting was probably GVX's posting with a little more indepth analysis on the bad...