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There has to be something wrong with your UPS or it is way underpowered, of course it should be able to keep the PC running when HDD is used because it is supposed to shut down the computer if the power outage lasts too long (or give you time to shutdown manually) and depending on your PC/OS it can take a while..

[NeMeSiS 11]

Does anyone know a way to connect my TV to my PC while i can still keep using my 2 monitors? My 4870 does have enough slots in the back, 2 for my monitors and 1 s-video which i use for my TV. But i cant seem to use all 3 screens at the same time.

[echo1 0]

I recently read that a lot of video cards only support two simultaneous outputs. It could be the case that the only way to do what you want is to get a second video card, or use the integrated graphics (if your mobo has them)

[NeMeSiS 11]

Thanks. In that case i'll just leave my TV where it is, i prefer 2 screens and i dont have onboard graphics.

[Callsign 128]

Does a motherboard that accepts ddr2 memory only support ddr2 graphics cards?

[Pyronick 21]

Does a motherboard that accepts ddr2 memory only support ddr2 graphics cards?

No.

tenchar.

[Azamato 0]

Can a XFX HD4850 run on a psu with 400W and these things

MAX: 25A 32A 15A 0.5A 0.5A 2.0A

MIN: 0.3A 0.3A 1.0A 0A 0A 0A

+12V Max load 15A

+5V +12V +3V max load 400W

[echo1 0]

How good is the rest of your system.

[Azamato 0]

Q8200 2.33ghz

4GB ram

Win XP (or 7 if it'll run better)

[CameronMcDonald 146]

Off the top of my head I'd say you'll be pushing it with a quad-core. If you smell burnt plastic one day, that would be your PSU cooking.

Mayhaps someone could drag up some stats to confirm/damn my suggestion.

[echo1 0]

What make is the PSU? If it's some cheapo brand one, I wouldn't bother.

[TimRiceSE 10]

soo...

if my computer (or any other computer ive been able to test it with) doesnt boot with my Radeon 5850 in, but boots with my old 8800, given that everything is connected correctly, the fan even spins on the 5850 but it doesnt boot... is it time to RMA?

[CW001 10]

soo...

if my computer (or any other computer ive been able to test it with) doesnt boot with my Radeon 5850 in, but boots with my old 8800, given that everything is connected correctly, the fan even spins on the 5850 but it doesnt boot... is it time to RMA?

Hmm, I'm no computer expert so don't quote me on anything, but you might have broken it somehow or it was broken when purchased. I would contact the supplier, see if you could get a replacement and see if that works. Basically what you just said. Yeah.

[TimRiceSE 10]

its been running fine for 6 months.. although it had developed some "whistle"... and now nothing :( i was just checking incase anyone had any miracle solutions :) bad timing, with OA just coming out..

[echo1 0]

It could be a PSU problem - but failing with every computer could suggest a card problem, unless of course every computer you tested it with had a poor PSU.

[TimRiceSE 10]

both have 550w Corsair PSU's... unlikely theyd both crap out at the same time... RMA'ing today!

[echo1 0]

Oh right, definitely a problem with the graphics card so.

[sesdelta38 10]

@ch 123

I need help constructing a list Gaming PC parts. However, I want the list to be build around two components: one of the new Nvidia GTX 400 cards and a Core i7 processor. Thanks in advance!

[echo1 0]

How much do you want to spend on the graphics card? The current Geforce 400 series aren't great value for money, and are very power/heat intensive. They are releasing some mid-range parts that are apparently going to fix a lot of these issues, but that remains to be seen.

[bangtail 0]

How much do you want to spend on the graphics card? The current Geforce 400 series aren't great value for money, and are very power/heat intensive. They are releasing some mid-range parts that are apparently going to fix a lot of these issues, but that remains to be seen.

While they do consume a lot of power, the heat issues were blown out of all proportion. As I've said elesewhere on here, if a few dollars more on your utility bill is a problem, you probably shouldn't be looking at buying $500.00 video cards in the first place.

They are fantastic cards and I am much happier with them than I was with either 5870 CF or the 5970.

http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1888

Edited July 8, 2010 by BangTail

[echo1 0]

Well, I don't really recommend $500 graphics cards because they are a terrible investment (invariably their useful life isn't much longer than a $250-300 one) so I'm standing by what I said.

[bangtail 0]

Well, I don't really recommend $500 graphics cards because they are a terrible investment (invariably their useful life isn't much longer than a $250-300 one) so I'm standing by what I said.

While your recommendation is great for non enthusiasts and those on a budget, it certainly does not apply to those of us that want the best. As for it being a 'terrible investment', I would have to strongly disagree with you on that as well. In the first place it's entirely subjective and in the second place, I'm very happy with my investment because as an enthusiast, I'm fully aware that there will be better cards in relatively short order. Some people see that as a problem, personally, I love new technology and I can't wait to see what ATI's 6xxx series can do and beyond.

The only real problem is the lack of games that push existing technology (A2 is one of the very few that do). I'm sure Crysis 2 will put a dent in current high end stuff and probably the next generation as well :D

Edited July 9, 2010 by BangTail

[sesdelta38 10]

How much do you want to spend on the graphics card? The current Geforce 400 series aren't great value for money, and are very power/heat intensive. They are releasing some mid-range parts that are apparently going to fix a lot of these issues, but that remains to be seen.

Well, my friend has a gaming computer and also recently bought a GTX 470 graphics card. He doesn't think I should get an Ati graphics card and AMD processor.

However, I would still go with Ati and AMD parts, but I would like to have a complete list Gaming PC parts written down for me. I'm too lazy to do research myself and being a 15 year old doesn't help either.

So, I think I will actually stick with Ati and AMD on this one.

[NeMeSiS 11]

Well, my friend has a gaming computer and also recently bought a GTX 470 graphics card. He doesn't think I should get an Ati graphics card and AMD processor.

However, I would still go with Ati and AMD parts, but I would like to have a complete list Gaming PC parts written down for me. I'm too lazy to do research myself and being a 15 year old doesn't help either.

So, I think I will actually stick with Ati and AMD on this one.

15 is a great age to find out everything about PC's and start building them yourself. Chicks will hump you left and right if you fix their PC's. ;)

[echo1 0]

I learned almost everything I needed to know about computer hardware at the age of 14, disassembling and reassembling old 486s and Pentium 1s that were being dumped out of the office my Dad worked at.