New GFX Card ...But Which one?

[divine]

Originally Posted by Bigstan

I've always had Sapphire when I've had ATI cards and been happy with them - they're not the cheapest but they are good.

Same here

[LeperousDust]

Originally Posted by Mark

Not sure that link gives the results you want, given that it includes reports, denials, and even April Fools jokes going back as far as 2006.

Haha, i was hoping a quick google would sort it out didnt bother to read the links. See here instead Nvidia have really screwed up.

[8 I3ALL]

Thanks for all your input ..ive just found Dabs are doing free delivery and are 15 squid cheaper then most places for the :Sapphire Technology Radeon HD 4870 512MB PCIE DUAL DVI DDR5

How are the 64bit drivers from ATI?

[Admiral Huddy]

Rubbish!!

Nah only kidding, not used them but fine by all accounts.. Got a good deal there

Would be good to see you CS:S again

[8 I3ALL]

Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

Rubbish!!

Nah only kidding, not used them but fine by all accounts.. Got a good deal there

Would be good to see you CS:S again

Ive had stuff from them before without problems "crosses finger"

Are you sure you want me back to kick ya ARSE again ?

[Mark]

Originally Posted by LeperousDust

Haha, i was hoping a quick google would sort it out didnt bother to read the links. See here instead Nvidia have really screwed up.

Thanks. Chasing a few links shows that I'm affected too. BIOS flash, here we come. I run my system hot anyway so if it's going to break, you can be sure it'll break for me. :/

[LeperousDust]

The BIOS flash isnt' a fix though, its basically just makes sure the card doesn't hit a certain temperature. So essentially holds it back? Thats not a fix, thats a bodge! Really not happy with Nvidia, they can't make drivers for **** (especially laptops!) and leave their customers in the dark about major problems too. Arg...

[A Place of Light]

4870 without question.....if you're spending now.
The thing with graphics cards and, to a similar extent, CPU's is that you just have to hang your hat and buy.

[Mark]

BIOS rev. A13 installed. Couldn't find out much about what it does, but Vista performance score unaffected. That'll do me.

[Stan_Lite]

Originally Posted by Mark

BIOS rev. A13 installed. Couldn't find out much about what it does, but Vista performance score unaffected. That'll do me.

As far as I can see, it's just like Alex says - the new BIOS regulates the fan to keep the card from overheating. It won't help an already ****ed card like mine - bloody Nvidea, won't be getting any more of my money