New GFX Card ...But Which one? - Page 2

divine · 29-08-2008, 13:18

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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 · 29-08-2008, 14:21

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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 · 29-08-2008, 17:26

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 · 29-08-2008, 17:38

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 · 29-08-2008, 18:04

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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 · 29-08-2008, 19:06

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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 · 29-08-2008, 19:20

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 · 29-08-2008, 20:32

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 · 29-08-2008, 22:24

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

Stan_Lite · 29-08-2008, 22:43

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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

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8 I3ALL Vodka Martini Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Forum Heaven Posts: 732	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? __________________ MySpace

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Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	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 __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

29-08-2008, 19:20	#17
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	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... __________________

29-08-2008, 20:32	#18
A Place of Light Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,247	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.

29-08-2008, 22:24	#19
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	BIOS rev. A13 installed. Couldn't find out much about what it does, but Vista performance score unaffected. That'll do me.