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by stickytape
Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:28 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Grahics card running hot
Replies: 6
Views: 5210

Re: Grahics card running hot

Thanks guys. I'll try all those steps. But like i said, despite an uninstall -> fresh install, CCC isn't opening, so I can't diagnose or configure anything. I've also ruled out a virus because the computer is for gaming and commercial software only and (except for registration), is disconnected from...
by stickytape
Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Grahics card running hot
Replies: 6
Views: 5210

Grahics card running hot

I have dual Sapphire 5770 Vapor-X running in Crossfire and recently I found them running HOT, even in idle: even if I just leave my computer on the desktop, after about half an hour the top of my computer (My PC sits flat on it's side) becomes really hot to the touch. the heat source is above the PC...
by stickytape
Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: All About The Games
Topic: The cake is a lie
Replies: 6
Views: 8495

Re: The cake is a lie

Awesome. That's the coolest birthday cake idea ever. Who needs Disney when you could have an Aperture Science Enrichment Center. I wish I had a childhood filled with perilous, mind bending gauntlets, and sadistic programs with false promises of cake. But no, I had to make do with Alice In Wonderland...
by stickytape
Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:47 am
Forum: All About The Games
Topic: PC vs console question
Replies: 11
Views: 17201

Re: PC vs console question

I am saying that nobody in their right mind should spend the kind of money they want for a high end video card just to play a game on a computer anymore. Quality is great but when it comes down to buying 1 component for a pc that costs more than an entire console setup, the console wins Personally,...
by stickytape
Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:26 am
Forum: All About The Games
Topic: PC vs console question
Replies: 11
Views: 17201

Re: PC vs console question

Tell Nvidia to take it's high end $600+ card and sell it for $100 and watch how many they sell and how quickly gaming would pick up on pc's I would argue that If consumers demanded quality in gaming, they would buy into computers, and this would accelerate development in card generations, depreciat...
by stickytape
Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: All About The Games
Topic: PC vs console question
Replies: 11
Views: 17201

PC vs console question

Would we have more advanced games and computer graphics, and with it more powerful hardware today if PC dominated the market?

Or, put another way – has the console-dominated gaming market held back graphics and gaming development?
by stickytape
Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:05 am
Forum: AMD Motherboard Forum
Topic: Where do I update my bios?
Replies: 6
Views: 20228

Re: Where do I update my bios?

Hmmm... bricking... Yes, I see - yes, I'm receiving an accurate picture. I probably should be experimenting in this area for my own benefit, but until I can afford a new motherboard, I should probably hold off. If the games run fine then I shouldn't have reason to complain. But flashing the BIOS is ...
by stickytape
Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:58 pm
Forum: AMD Motherboard Forum
Topic: Where do I update my bios?
Replies: 6
Views: 20228

Re: Where do I update my bios?

I'm not having problems, but I probably should have mentioned that I want to update my PC in terms of gaming. My computer presently spots dual Vapor-X 5770s, and I would like to replace them with newer models. However, even without an update in hardware, it's apparently still a good idea to update t...
by stickytape
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: AMD Motherboard Forum
Topic: Where do I update my bios?
Replies: 6
Views: 20228

Where do I update my bios?

I have an MSI X58 motherboard and I want to update the bios. Where should I get the software and what's the safest way of installing it?
by stickytape
Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: AMD Processor Forum
Topic: B/marking processor frame rates
Replies: 8
Views: 9311

Re: B/marking processor frame rates

I read somewhere that AMD will have to come out with a new APU everytime a new GPU comes out...if nvidia wants in on the fun they would have to give up their technology to either AMD or Intel Radeon will have Nvidia by the balls , was my initial thought. Should be interesting to see how Nvidia play...
by stickytape
Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:32 am
Forum: AMD Processor Forum
Topic: B/marking processor frame rates
Replies: 8
Views: 9311

Re: B/marking processor frame rates

As far as compatibility: An AMD CPU will gel with Nvidia, however being AMD’s love child, the APU will be built with Radeon architecture. So how well, if at all, will the APU communicate with Nvidia cards? Although I've no doubt that Intel is working on their own APU. “ The E2 series APUs aren’t com...
by stickytape
Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:59 pm
Forum: AMD Processor Forum
Topic: B/marking processor frame rates
Replies: 8
Views: 9311

Re: B/marking processor frame rates

Nice - I'm psyched! I look forward to a benchmark WITH video cards. What does this mean for card compatibility, though? And perhaps the APU bump will give Nvidia's muscle a run for it's money :-k ?
by stickytape
Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: AMD Processor Forum
Topic: B/marking processor frame rates
Replies: 8
Views: 9311

B/marking processor frame rates

I've just finished reading the review on the AMD A8-3850. Observing the frame rates under in-game testing; the results were impressively high given the absence of video card. Of course, the A8-3850 is an APU, so what are the GPU components driving these benchmark scores? And with processors of this ...
by stickytape
Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:10 am
Forum: All About The Games
Topic: Plz Help. Far Cry 2 Error
Replies: 3
Views: 4789

Re: Plz Help. Far Cry 2 Error

Nope :| I navigated Ubisoft > bin folders to find FC2Launcher.exe - I opened the properties box - clicked on the compatibility tab - opened "Change settings for all users" at the botttom - the I checked "Run this program as an administrator" under privilege level - Hit apply then...
by stickytape
Sat Nov 06, 2010 3:26 am
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: Diamond, Sapphire & XFX AMD Radeon HD 6870 Video Card Review
Replies: 9
Views: 7317

Re: Diamond, Sapphire & XFX AMD Radeon HD 6870 Video Card Re

For my overall benefit towards the understanding of graphics cards and the benchmarks performed; how does a single Asus GF 470 do markedly better than dual Rad 6870's in Metro 2033, at least at reduced resolution, however gets flogged at both resolutions in AVP? I commonly see these kinds of results...
by stickytape
Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:34 am
Forum: All About The Games
Topic: Plz Help. Far Cry 2 Error
Replies: 3
Views: 4789

Plz Help. Far Cry 2 Error

I've installed FC2 (though it didn't ask for a key); restarting my computer I ran the game from menu - "play far cry 2" - it goes to a blank screen, then drops me back to desktop with: "you do not have sufficient access privileges to run the game please contact your administrator"...
by stickytape
Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:54 am
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: AMD Radeon HD 6850 and 6870 CrossFire Video Card Review
Replies: 18
Views: 11092

Re: AMD Radeon HD 6850 and 6870 CrossFire Video Card Review

What's the difference between the AMD 6870 and the Sapphire 6870?
by stickytape
Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:44 am
Forum: All About The Games
Topic: Console RAGE
Replies: 8
Views: 5425

Re: Console RAGE

Of course; console reads from disc. PSX was a long time ago for me, indeed. I just hope PC gaming continues to be viable and maintains the edge when it come to quality gaming. I can't say I know that many PC gamers - It was serious research just to figure out what graphics cards I should buy. consol...
by stickytape
Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:25 am
Forum: All About The Games
Topic: Console RAGE
Replies: 8
Views: 5425

Console RAGE

RAGE is due for release next year. As I understand, RAGE requires 1tb of HDD space, and even the latest Xbox has only a quarter of that capacity; it seems a major brick wall in console gaming is it's lack of capacity for consumers to upgrade in hardware. So what will this generation of game mean for...
by stickytape
Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: All About The Games
Topic: Fallout3 HELP - controls freeze!
Replies: 3
Views: 3855

Re: Fallout3 HELP - controls freeze!

- 3GB of Ram (can you tool about with ram?)
- Dual vapor-x 5770 OC (Haven't OC'd myself - though i should learn)
- One of the later, more recommended Intel CPUs
- very high to max graphics settings