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Private_Ops

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I think my only PCI-e card died.

I had the HSF off to see if it would fit another card, long story short, it didn't.
So I put it back on my card and started to play some CS:S and it locked up out of no where with green squares over about half the screen.

Oddly it only artifacts in Dawn of War and doesn't crash.

It's an MSI 8500GT with an Accelerro 2 on it.

It also lockes up in Red Orchestra (WWII game) right when it loads into the 3D part of the game.

My system is torn apart at the moment so I can't readily test it but, as far as I know, its gone.


I think I'm gonna grab me an 8800GS or a 3850 when I have the money.


EDIT::: I'm debating between these. My PSU is a 330W (80% effeciency) so I don't think I'd have a problem with power requirements.

3850
8800GS

Do both work with linux?
 
Why don't you RMA it? MSI is very good with RMAs. It's very automated and you should receive a RMA number within 30 minutes, You don't need to provide proof of purchase or anything like that, just the serial number. I think it was ATI cards that had bad support for Linux [drivers] (just something to think about).
 
If you want to use linux avoid ATI cards. ATI's linux support has come along way but is nowhere near what nvidias is.

What exact model of PSU is that? 330 watt is pretty small for any modern graphics card.
 
Private_Ops said:
I think my only PCI-e card died.

I had the HSF off to see if it would fit another card, long story short, it didn't.
So I put it back on my card and started to play some CS:S and it locked up out of no where with green squares over about half the screen.

Oddly it only artifacts in Dawn of War and doesn't crash.

It's an MSI 8500GT with an Accelerro 2 on it.

It also lockes up in Red Orchestra (WWII game) right when it loads into the 3D part of the game.

My system is torn apart at the moment so I can't readily test it but, as far as I know, its gone.



I think I'm gonna grab me an 8800GS or a 3850 when I have the money.


EDIT::: I'm debating between these. My PSU is a 330W (80% effeciency) so I don't think I'd have a problem with power requirements.

3850
8800GS

Do both work with linux?
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I'd say 400W minimum.
 
Its a Seasonic 3.... -.- look at my sig..


I plan on dual booting Ubuntu 8.04 (or gentoo) and XP (just for gaming).

I take it from the comments that Nvidia has better support then (though, I've only used Nvidia under linux).

I'll try and shoot for the 8800GS then.
 
I just got the Evga 8800GS and it's pretty decent, I'd recommend it as a
budget / bang for buck card. My 380w Earthwatts runs fine with it.
 
TopGun said:
I just got the Evga 8800GS and it's pretty decent, I'd recommend it as a
budget / bang for buck card. My 380w Earthwatts runs fine with it.
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You're the first thats mentioned "budget card". I'm gonna say this now. (I'm not bashing you TopGun, I just need to make a point)

Before someone starts the "this card is a POS" stuff. I DON'T CARE!!! I'm not a heavy gamer anymore with school and other interests getting in the way. An 8800GS should last me a good long time as well as my system if I can get my hands on another set of Corsair DDR (the shit with LEDS on it... damn you DDR prices).


On a side note, anyone else anticipating Startcraft 2? I sure as hell am..
 
Private_Ops said:
You're the first thats mentioned "budget card". I'm gonna say this now. (I'm not bashing you TopGun, I just need to make a point)

Before someone starts the "this card is a POS" stuff. I DON'T CARE!!! I'm not a heavy gamer anymore with school and other interests getting in the way. An 8800GS should last me a good long time as well as my system if I can get my hands on another set of Corsair DDR (the shit with LEDS on it... damn you DDR prices).


On a side note, anyone else anticipating Startcraft 2? I sure as hell am..
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oh no the 8800GS is a brilliant card... I'm pissed off at it because we're supposed to be on the GT200 (successor to G92 and G80) based 9800GS by now. >.<

The HD3850 is facing an eminent price drop, its just gotta work its way down the pipe. I think the new MSRP is $130. In traditional e-tailer fashion you can expect this to hit e-tailers in the form of "ZOMG BEST SALE EVER!!!!11ONE. YOU BUY CRAP NOW".
 
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