Techno goulash
zamial
This is a tread to attempt to keep the rest on track. Stop from being Hijacked. Or generally derailed. It needs to be computer oriented so please keep that in mind. It seems that "we the techies" seem to solve others issue and just have fun at the end of the tread, talking about what we are interested in. So here is an official spot to discuss computer related random topics that we can just let it roll. Please no flaming (we are pretty good about not doing that).
Snograt
Your treads need more h, in my opinion 
I have no idea what you are talking about ^^
I have no idea what you are talking about ^^
The Way Out
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Originally Posted by zamial
This is a tread to attempt to keep the rest on track. Stop from being Hijacked. Or generally derailed. It needs to be computer oriented so please keep that in mind. It seems that "we the techies" seem to solve others issue and just have fun at the end of the tread, talking about what we are interested in. So here is an official spot to discuss computer related random topics that we can just let it roll. Please no flaming (we are pretty good about not doing that).
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In short, I do as I please. *wink wink*
Kattar
Same as The Way Out. Doesn't seem like any of the threads here are hijacked with ill intent. Same goes for the general discussion following a solution.
This isn't a flame, so please don't take it as me trying to. Just noting my observations.
I hope I'm one of the ones The Way Out respects. Please oh please, let it be me.
Lol.
This isn't a flame, so please don't take it as me trying to. Just noting my observations.
I hope I'm one of the ones The Way Out respects. Please oh please, let it be me.
Lol.
Snograt
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Originally Posted by The Way Out
"We the techies" consist of like four people I respect here.
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The Way Out
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Originally Posted by Snograt
Indubitably. The rest of the forum is nublets like me, trying to learn from the wise ones, and a succession of fly-by-nights looking for a quick fix.
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I am a firm believer in the general nature of forums and how it allows a community to grow together and share information. We naturally attempt to weed out the negative losers and fake know-it-alls. The people that don't quite fit in attempt to flame and barrage others to gain their 2 seconds of fame here, not realizing that they never will.
In the meantime, I tend to stick around this section because we don't have UB arguments and PvP vs PvE arguments here. Plus, Rahja and Quaker both hide out here and they are both knowledgeable.
Quaker
I'm not hiding 
EDIT: maybe "lurking" would be more accurate.
EDIT: maybe "lurking" would be more accurate.
The Way Out
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Originally Posted by Quaker
I'm not hiding
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Cyb3r
Good one quaker and the way out once more i got to agree with ya
And while i know alot of hardware and software i still think i can learn from others, which i doubt is never wrong
And while i know alot of hardware and software i still think i can learn from others, which i doubt is never wrong
moriz
post tech stuff? ok.
radeon HD4800 series. SPECULATE NOW!!!
radeon HD4800 series. SPECULATE NOW!!!
Aera
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Originally Posted by Cyb3r
Good one quaker and the way out once more i got to agree with ya
And while i know alot of hardware and software i still think i can learn from others, which i doubt is never wrong |
Kattar
And if you know a lot, don't rub it other people's faces.
Especially since someone else will more than likely show up and pwn you and your "knowledge."
Especially since someone else will more than likely show up and pwn you and your "knowledge."
The Way Out
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Originally Posted by moriz
post tech stuff? ok.
radeon HD4800 series. SPECULATE NOW!!! |
moriz
don't laugh, i have a PC in my basement (or at least used to) that had those things.
i know there's one "review" out there that claims these cards run faster than a geforce 9800GX2. personally, i don't believe that's true. it might perform on par with the geforce though.
i know there's one "review" out there that claims these cards run faster than a geforce 9800GX2. personally, i don't believe that's true. it might perform on par with the geforce though.
Snograt
Let's wait 'til June 18th and see, eh?
Kattar
Yeah, but the next iPhone will be out by then (that's the rumor anyway), so I won't care so much.
Cyb3r
meh wait and see if nvidia finally decides to make a graphicscard that isn't more mhz = better graphicscard
Maybe then we'll see some neat things like happened when the R9700pro fully supported Dx9 for the first and did it good aswell oh well i can keep on dreaming -sigh-
Maybe then we'll see some neat things like happened when the R9700pro fully supported Dx9 for the first and did it good aswell oh well i can keep on dreaming -sigh-
moriz
i've always had the opinion that the technology that went into the 8800GT was actually meant for the 9800 series. however, nvidia purposely released a stripped-down version prior to the launch of the HD3800 series, just to spoil the launch. after all, why would nvidia base so many of their current cards on the same technology?
in hindsight, it's easy to see that had nvidia not introduced the 8800GT, the HD3800 series would've been extremely competitive. nvidia essentially morgaged part of the future to remain competitive. they are kinda paying the price right now, but no really.
in hindsight, it's easy to see that had nvidia not introduced the 8800GT, the HD3800 series would've been extremely competitive. nvidia essentially morgaged part of the future to remain competitive. they are kinda paying the price right now, but no really.
Brianna
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What I like about you if that you are active here, you are open to help, and you listen. There are way too many people here that don't know anything other than what they own and a couple things they have learned. It is the nature of some people to act as though they are experts with systems, even though they don't really know anything.
I am a firm believer in the general nature of forums and how it allows a community to grow together and share information. We naturally attempt to weed out the negative losers and fake know-it-alls. The people that don't quite fit in attempt to flame and barrage others to gain their 2 seconds of fame here, not realizing that they never will. In the meantime, I tend to stick around this section because we don't have UB arguments and PvP vs PvE arguments here. Plus, Rahja and Quaker both hide out here and they are both knowledgeable. |
Rahja has some pretty neat information too - I just can't always absorb the bigger picture of it, gets pretty complicated.
Another reason I like this section is because it barely needs any moderating - since everyone usually keeps themselves under control, aside from our opinions now and then
doesn't hurt anyone though. And the people who post in here seem pretty nice and decent as well.
The Way Out
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Originally Posted by moriz
i've always had the opinion that the technology that went into the 8800GT was actually meant for the 9800 series. however, nvidia purposely released a stripped-down version prior to the launch of the HD3800 series, just to spoil the launch. after all, why would nvidia base so many of their current cards on the same technology?
in hindsight, it's easy to see that had nvidia not introduced the 8800GT, the HD3800 series would've been extremely competitive. nvidia essentially morgaged part of the future to remain competitive. they are kinda paying the price right now, but no really. |
Lord Sojar
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Originally Posted by joef5052881
wanna to play??
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Kattar
Well, to go along with the gfx card talk, did anyone see this on Engadget?
It looks like a really cool idea. And it would totally change how I play games, especially on my laptop.
If it doesn't cost $1000 that is.
Link to ASUS site is here: http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=11426
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Originally Posted by Engadget
Phew. A few more months of nothing and we would've been forced to put this thing on vaporware watch. None of that nonsense will be necessary now, however, as ASUS has finally gotten its act together and officially launched the ROG XG Station. Hailed as the "world's first VGA and multimedia docking station," the ExpressCard-interfacing unit comes bundled with a 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT, four USB 2.0 ports and a snazzy display for good measure. Not unlike ASUS at all, there's nary a mention of a price or release date -- so yeah, we're right back where we started.
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If it doesn't cost $1000 that is.
Link to ASUS site is here: http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=11426
Brianna
Bah.. I was just messing with my fan controller, hot-plugged it into the other system and heard ''click'' then a BSOD with some long stop code followed, rofl.
Bad idea. But I've been hotplugging it in this system with no problems, oh well.. maybe I shouldn't be doing any of this.
Bad idea. But I've been hotplugging it in this system with no problems, oh well.. maybe I shouldn't be doing any of this.
Tamuril elansar
the GT260/280 wil whipe the floor with the HD4000 serie
Snograt
Ye it whill.
Cyb3r
probably however i just can't wait to see the new series of cards
Brianna
What I don't understand, is that the ATI cards pack a lot of stream processors and high core clocks too, what exactly makes Nvidia out-perform them? Even without GDDR4 etc?
I always use Nvidia as you know, because they've been reliable and problem free for me, I just wonder why this is, because on paper it seems ATI does have decent cards spec wise.
I always use Nvidia as you know, because they've been reliable and problem free for me, I just wonder why this is, because on paper it seems ATI does have decent cards spec wise.
KZaske
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What I don't understand, is that the ATI cards pack a lot of stream processors and high core clocks too, what exactly makes Nvidia out-perform them? Even without GDDR4 etc?
I always use Nvidia as you know, because they've been reliable and problem free for me, I just wonder why this is, because on paper it seems ATI does have decent cards spec wise. |
I just wish I could go back to the 93 series of drivers. Nicly optimized, fully compilied and small compaired to what they are putting out now. It worked without a bunch of junk hanging out in the system memory.
Edited - Reminder to self; never reply to a post when my blood suger is too high or too low.
moriz
ati cards mainly suffer from a lack of ROPs (raster operators) and TMUs (texture something or another, can't remember). anyways, both of them determine how quickly textures can be drawn on screen.
the HD3800 series has 16 of each. the geforce 8800GT has around 56.
now don't quote me on exact specs, but that's the answer.
the HD3800 series has 16 of each. the geforce 8800GT has around 56.
now don't quote me on exact specs, but that's the answer.