Given that for $20 more you can get a 8800GT or 9800GT, this is really very average to poor. The 9600GT is similar to a 9600GSO/8800GS (most versions), which have been selling for $35-40 recently.
I recently migrated most of my main system volumes to a new hard drive, which went smoothly for the most part. However, several programs that use .msi installers, including Quicktime and Alcohol 120% cannot be uninstalled without the original source install files, namely the .msi files. Also...
The reason I think the ECS is a better card is the fact that its fanless with a good cooler and because it's retail. The Galaxy is OEM and is not a reference card. Some Galaxy's are apparently better and have a jumper for increased voltage; however, I've heard that those that don't are more...
This is the best price I've seen on a 512MB 8800GT from any decent retailer (Dell purposely excluded), and it's fanless with what looks like a high quality cooling setup.
Video card here
Rebate here
The rebate is good to 2/15/08. There is also a promo code good on 2/7/08 for another...
I noticed that after upgrading from Everest 4.00 to 4.20, it now reads the cores separately from the "CPU" and each is about 10c higher. Also, Everest began reading my GPU about 8-9c lower than it had with 4.00, and lower than AtiTool reads it. CPU-z also does not read the vCore; it always...
I built a system around this board a few days ago. I got it from Newegg and the BIOS was 1.1. I flashed to 1.7 and then found that there was a new BIOS category (I think it's called "User Settings") with 2 slots to backup the BIOS settings, similar to DFI's BIOS Reloaded. I was coming from a...
I have two of these: one for my wife and one for my two-year-old daughter. They are not very well made, but will certainly get the job done for computers that will be built and then left alone. The USB connectors on the side of the front (see pictures) are pretty nice, depending on where you...
Mine was ordered 11/30 (number 2) and shipped 1/3/08, but they screwed up (or screwed me intentionally) by shipping it Ground instead of Next Business Day. My shipping was upgraded weeks ago and still shows Next Business Day on Dell's site. A rep claimed it was a mistake and offered $16. I'd...
Well, I'll answer my own question...just logged in for the hell of it and found that my card shipped today via DHL. I didn't get the notification e-mail that I signed up for, but who cares. I did notice that Dell listed shipping as "next day" and DHL says "ground", but again, I don't really...
I just got yet another delay notice, from 1/2 to 1/15 now. I know it's been asked before, but has anyone actually gotten one of these cards?
At this point I'd rather have a 3870, but neither card is readily available, especially at a reasonable price. I would get a great deal if Dell ever...
The idea that they can't sell them for what they pay and want to avoid shipping is logical, but forgets the critical point that makes this so ridiculous: they are still taking orders. Dell states shipping in 6+ weeks, but that is not an estimate...it's their way of saying "backordered". There...
I'll be pretty ticked if my EPP order is canceled, since I used a concession coupon...obviously, I'd demand another, but somehow I doubt they'll give me two despite the double hassle.
Cancelled mine as well, but only the Home order with the Paypal promo. It still sucks because I would have used the Paypal promo at Newegg (on the Cosmos case). I am keeping my EPP order because I don't care when it comes; it's too cheap OTD to cancel...I just hope Dell actually fills the...
Not this this should really make anyone feel any better, but the 6+ weeks estimate obviously applies to new orders, not previous orders. Of course, we'll get ours in six weeks if at all, and new orders will probably get shipped around the time the cards are end-of-lifed...
I rec'd the order-delayed e-mail today, and it fits with what I was told before. Clearly these Dell reps have no clue about these issues; it makes sense now that they always seem so confused and need to delay their responses--they're looking up answers or asking a supervisor. I'm just hoping...
For what it's worth, I spoke to a couple reps last week (can never get good info from just one!) and was told that my 11/26 order from Home had a "maximum estimated ship date of 12/24" even though the estimated ship date is 12/11. I pointed out that "maximum" does not really work with...
I'm totally stumped on how to best set up my system when it comes to my hard drives.
I have three choices:
1. 750GB Seagate 7200.10 SATA and 250GB Maxtor Ultra16 SATA drives
2. 150GB Raptor X and some brand 500GB SATA drives
3. Two internal 500GB SATA drives in RAID 0 (what...
It does. You need to click on Dell Home and then "View Offers". The Paypal offer is in the lower right corner and provides a link to start with. If you search for the card, it won't appear, though, so use the link in OP to put it in your cart.
Total for me will be $197.12 after tax...
That would be great! The saves are in My Documents/Bioshock/SaveGames. That's why I lost them when I restore my Ghost image with the My Documents folder on it.
BTW, I noticed how similar our systems are. What Catalyst version are you using when playing Bioshock? I'm scared to try the...
Installing Cat 7.9's hosed my entire system. I was fortunate to have a Ghost image from two weeks ago, but lost all of My Documents, including Bioshock saves.
If anyone could help out, I'd REALLY appreciate it!
I've been using a pair along with another pair of 512MB sticks and have had no problems. The issues posted about have generally referred to failures after a year or so and many attribute the problem to heat. I just added a Corsair fan unit for my memory and it has been running perfectly so...
I'm trying to figure out what program I should use to make DVD's with the video clips I've taken with my digital camera. The files are stored as .mov files, but I can convert them if necessary.
All I want to do is select a bunch of files and have the program either create an iso or burn a...
Both cards are almost identical with only clock speeds differentiating stock performance. However, the 7900GT is built on a more efficient process, so there is a lot more overclocking potential. 7900GT's are knocked for generally having poorer cooling solutions, but everyone I know has added...
I got in on it. Great deal on a great mouse.
I use an MX1000, but my wife needs a better mouse than the ancient USB 1.0 Belkin she has. It has to be unplugged and plugged back in every few minutes because it freezes.
I also got one in Marlborough. I live almost right next to the store so I just walked over. There were none on the shelf, so I asked and an employee brought 3 out. I didn't ask if they had any more.
My first system was a real powerhouse. It had TWO 20 MB (yes, MEGAbyte) HDD's and a 70MB...
It's a shame that this drive never seems to be in stock from Creative, as it is only about $1 more from Creative and it's labeled a "limited edition" that comes with an extra battery.
In case anyone is still interested, the price is back to $169.99 with no rebate.
Has anyone gotten memory that was not new and/or not in the retail Kingston packaging?
Even though I got burned before, I clearly don't learn because I'm thinking of jumping on this deal, since I need two...
mrwabam: I'm curious when you actually bought it and picked it up. I bought one online with pickup in Framingham well before your post and went in today right when the Framingham store opened. The manager claimed that the one shown in stock was actually a return and they haven't had or sold...
Now the dates on the rebate have been updated, but there are still the contradictions regarding whether it applies to ValueRam or HyperX. The model numbers are certainly for the HyperX.
I was one of many who got burned on a single stick of this stuff--it was refurbished, altered, and...
I do use it. It's a great program, but gives no clue as to what may be happening. The fans cycle as normal, the temps are in normal range all the time, and as I said above, if it's a voltage issue it would likely cause instability.
I used the WinXp disc that comes with the notebook. I was...
The clock never appears to drop (nor should it). I've tried CPUID's real-time clock checker, the Tom's Hardware program you suggested, and others, but I've never seen any drop in the numbers. This is also true for the video clocks. Yet, it's totally reproducable, every time. Also, I've...
What I don't understand is why I keep getting this response. Yes, I understand that battery life will suffer. I really and truly get it. This is like telling someone that it's okay that his Porche is only producing half the horsepower it should, because it's saving gas. I'm trying to get...
SpeedSwitchXP is a tool for managing Speedstep features. As the P4 desktop CPUs have no such features, SpeedSwitchXP will have no effect. Regardless, I have in fact tried it and it did nothing, as expected.
Nothing I saw was applicable, unfortunately.
I have a 9100 with a 3.2 P4 and an MR9800. I performed a format and reinstall with WinXP Home and I installed 1GB of Kinston PC3200.
I have found that while running on battery, performance suffers badly. I first thought that the Powerplay feature was not turning off even when deselected...
When you select 256MB you will get PC2700. Upgrading to 512MB or more using sticks of PC3200 will bring you up to speed. You'd be crazy to pay Dell's prices for more memory anyway.
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