Computer hell

Bob Sacamano · Jan 29, 2009

iceberg;2608659 said:
well it's good to know the things you say still hold less value than the things i flush.

I'm glad you care that I think I care

iceberg · Jan 29, 2009

iRoot4Losers;2608942 said:
I'm glad you care that I think I care

forgive me - it was the reply that threw me.

5Stars · Jan 29, 2009

I actually had the same problem last year with my son's Sony VAIO that bbgun has. A few year before we put in a video card (can't remember now which one, but one with a fan) because he had a game that need that video card.

Well, last year, blue screen, boot problems and shut downs...so, I just took out the video card and put the old one back in, and it's all good now. That is why it's a good idea to save the old ones in the static free plastic bags that the new one comes in when you upgrade because you never know when you might need to go back just to get it to work again.

This is also why, after I replaced the card I became more interested in pc repair and took a pc computer repair course so that that I could take the A+ Certification test...failed the first test, studied for two more weeks and passed the second one...

Now what? I'm A+ Certified but don't really want to work in that field as it was just a hobbie for me because like Hollywood Henderson, I don't do anything in the mornings when I wake up and I don't start doing that until after lunch!

But it was interesting reading what you guys are discussing. And I agree, bbgun needs a new video card or just put back in the old one if he has it.

With all those old HUGE pictures he has it's now wonder the video card went bad!

Thanks kylin and iceberg for the education.

Faerluna · Jan 29, 2009

WoodysGirl;2600377 said:
Kilyin might have a problem with you going after his wife. :laugh2:

I'd spring for everyone's popcorn to see that.

bbgun · Jan 29, 2009

5Stars;2609246 said:
But it was interesting reading what you guys are discussing. And I agree, bbgun needs a new video card or just put back in the old one if he has it.

With all those old HUGE pictures he has it's now wonder the video card went bad!

I do have an old Dell, and I cracked it open today to take a look at the card, but quickly determined that it would not meet my needs (too old, no fan, not sure if it's compatible, etc). I'll either fix my current problem or upgrade.

ThaBigP · Jan 29, 2009

iceberg;2608790 said:
yep. doesn't take techies much to go OH YEA???

my problem w/throttling is that the problem is still there and you're getting less than optimal performance out of your cpu. if the cpu is heating up it's usually because the fan is clogged/bad, didn't thermal paste properly, voltage issue on the mboard - there are varying reasons for it and simply "going slower" to me isn't a good solution.

and i've had several machines w/cpus that would go haywire due to heat and do exactly as you describe. so knowing your mindset, direct apology offered and we can move along.

bb -get ATI just to make sure. : )

5Stars · Jan 29, 2009

bbgun;2609574 said:
I do have an old Dell, and I cracked it open today to take a look at the card, but quickly determined that it would not meet my needs (too old, no fan, not sure if it's compatible, etc). I'll either fix my current problem or upgrade.

That's what a smart person would do.

:laugh2:

Bob Sacamano · Jan 29, 2009

5Stars;2609611 said:
That's what a smart person would do.

:laugh2:

and tell him he's a cheap bastid

bbgun · Jan 29, 2009

iRoot4Losers;2609615 said:
and tell him he's a cheap bastid

Which is why I'm looking for a cheap videocard on DC Craigslist.

Bob Sacamano · Jan 29, 2009

bbgun;2609631 said:
Which is why I'm looking for a cheap videocard on DC Craigslist.

you're too easy to read

5Stars · Jan 29, 2009

bbgun;2609631 said:
Which is why I'm looking for a cheap videocard on DC Craigslist.

You got it...

Make sure that it's compatible with your OS.

Yeagermeister · Jan 29, 2009

bbgun;2609631 said:
Which is why I'm looking for a cheap videocard on DC Craigslist.

Yeah I'm sure you are just looking for a video card on craigslist :laugh2:

bbgun · Jan 29, 2009

Yeagermeister;2609706 said:
Yeah I'm sure you are just looking for a video card on craigslist :laugh2:

I do enjoy the "women seeking women" ads. :thumbup:

iceberg · Jan 29, 2009

bbgun;2609631 said:
Which is why I'm looking for a cheap videocard on DC Craigslist.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121259

$20 after rebate.

bbgun · Jan 29, 2009

iceberg;2609951 said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121259

$20 after rebate.

My bro thinks it has too many negatives (no fan, prone to overheating, takes up two slots, and is probably less powerful than the card I'm trying to replace - GeForce 6800). In terms of Craigslist, the "con" is no warranty/return policy.

iceberg · Jan 29, 2009

bbgun;2610002 said:
My bro thinks it has too many negatives (no fan, prone to overheating, takes up two slots, and is probably less powerful than the card I'm trying to replace - GeForce 6800). In terms of Craigslist, the "con" is no warranty/return policy.

doesn't need a fan or it would have one and it only takes up one slot.

also, you have pci x16, not 2.0. you can probably get a 4x series ati but it's overkill. given that, i doubt the 3450 is much less than the 6800.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127330

fan and dual monitor support.

compare the 6800 to ati chipsets. if the review compares to x800, that's pretty old. the 3450 will smoke it and won't need a fan.

Kilyin · Jan 29, 2009

PCI-E 2.0 is backward compatible with PCIe v1.x. The 2.0 card would just use the available bandwidth from the older generation PCI-E slot.

iceberg · Jan 29, 2009

Kilyin;2610038 said:
PCI-E 2.0 is backward compatible with PCIe v1.x. The 2.0 card would just use the available bandwidth from the older generation PCI-E slot.

yep. that's why i said it was overkill. : ) if he wants to get one now but also for the next machine that could work, but by then it all updates anyway these days.

Kilyin · Jan 29, 2009

iceberg;2610046 said:
yep. that's why i said it was overkill. : ) if he wants to get one now but also for the next machine that could work, but by then it all updates anyway these days.

Just gotta keep you ATI fanboys in check.

bbgun · Jan 29, 2009

iceberg;2610014 said:
doesn't need a fan or it would have one and it only takes up one slot.

also, you have pci x16, not 2.0. you can probably get a 4x series ati but it's overkill. given that, i doubt the 3450 is much less than the 6800..

Multiple reviews mentioned two slots. I guess my biggest concern is that "cheap price" might = cheap, underwhelming card. I don't do any gaming on my pc, but I do watch and record HDTV. If that card can handle that reliably, then I'll bite.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127330

fan and dual monitor support.

compare the 6800 to ati chipsets. if the review compares to x800, that's pretty old. the 3450 will smoke it and won't need a fan

Five reviews and five drastically different opinions. Hmm.

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