Question about ram mhz

I just bought THIS ram and im confused it says ddr2 800 (pc2 6400) my compuer says its running at 400 mhz is that right? isnt it supose to run at 800 mhz? i have never replaced ram before just wondering if its right. My motherboard is a P5nsliQuestion about ram mhz
well the board says it supports 667mhz ram, but im not an expert so i can't tell you why it is running at 400mhz.Question about ram mhz
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DDR = DOUBLE data rate. So 400MHz (actual) x 2 = 800MHz (effective) It is perfectly normal.
[QUOTE=''ch5richards'']DDR = DOUBLE data rate. So 400MHz (actual) x 2 = 800MHz (effective) It is perfectly normal.[/QUOTE]



qft DDR means its dedicated to NOTHING as well
[QUOTE=''ch5richards'']DDR = DOUBLE data rate. So 400MHz (actual) x 2 = 800MHz (effective) It is perfectly normal.[/QUOTE]Its more like DDR2 that is 400Mhz x 2.
Its perfectly normal for your memory to run at that speed. PC2 6400 memory has a CLOCK SPEED of 400MHZ and a FSB (front side bus) speed of 800MHZ
[QUOTE=''Chris_53'']Its perfectly normal for your memory to run at that speed. PC2 6400 memory has a CLOCK SPEED of 400MHZ and a FSB (front side bus) speed of 800MHZ[/QUOTE]WHAT???
Its double data rate. 400 x 2 = 800.
[QUOTE=''Chris_53'']Its perfectly normal for your memory to run at that speed. PC2 6400 memory has a CLOCK SPEED of 400MHZ and a FSB (front side bus) speed of 800MHZ[/QUOTE]RAMs don't have no Front Side Bus, u dig? :P Processors communicate with RAM through a front side bus, but NOT at the memory's effective speed. A C2D processor with a Front Side Bus of 1066MHz (which is 266MHz, quad-pumped), would communicate with the memory at 266MHz (533MHz PC-4200 RAM is all that's really needed for 1066MHz FSB cpus). This has nothing to do with what the person I quoted wrote, but I'll say it anyway.Contrary to popular belief, running DDR2 800MHz (400MHz) memory on a 1066MHz FSB C2D system DOES NOT boost performance over plain old DDR2 533MHz memory, since the CPU's actual bus speed is only 266MHz.
[QUOTE=''My_name_a_Borat''] A C2D processor with a Front Side Bus of 1066MHz (which is 266MHz, quad-pumped), would communicate with the memory at 266MHz (533MHz PC-4200 RAM is all that's really needed for 1066MHz FSB cpus). This has nothing to do with what the person I quoted wrote, but I'll say it anyway.Contrary to popular belief, running DDR2 800MHz (400MHz) memory on a 1066MHz FSB C2D system DOES NOT boost performance over plain old DDR2 533MHz memory, since the CPU's actual bus speed is only 266MHz.[/QUOTE] Then is there a reason to use DDR2 1066MHz memory if only DDR2 533MHz memory is needed on a 1066MHz FSB C2D system?
[QUOTE=''My_name_a_Borat''][QUOTE=''Chris_53'']Its perfectly normal for your memory to run at that speed. PC2 6400 memory has a CLOCK SPEED of 400MHZ and a FSB (front side bus) speed of 800MHZ[/QUOTE]RAMs don't have no Front Side Bus, u dig? :P Processors communicate with RAM through a front side bus, but NOT at the memory's effective speed. A C2D processor with a Front Side Bus of 1066MHz (which is 266MHz, quad-pumped), would communicate with the memory at 266MHz (533MHz PC-4200 RAM is all that's really needed for 1066MHz FSB cpus). This has nothing to do with what the person I quoted wrote, but I'll say it anyway.Contrary to popular belief, running DDR2 800MHz (400MHz) memory on a 1066MHz FSB C2D system DOES NOT boost performance over plain old DDR2 533MHz memory, since the CPU's actual bus speed is only 266MHz.[/QUOTE]I have better performance with 800mhz then 533mhz.
[QUOTE=''My_name_a_Borat''] [QUOTE=''Chris_53'']Its perfectly normal for your memory to run at that speed. PC2 6400 memory has a CLOCK SPEED of 400MHZ and a FSB (front side bus) speed of 800MHZ[/QUOTE]RAMs don't have no Front Side Bus, u dig? :P Processors communicate with RAM through a front side bus, but NOT at the memory's effective speed. A C2D processor with a Front Side Bus of 1066MHz (which is 266MHz, quad-pumped), would communicate with the memory at 266MHz (533MHz PC-4200 RAM is all that's really needed for 1066MHz FSB cpus). This has nothing to do with what the person I quoted wrote, but I'll say it anyway.Contrary to popular belief, running DDR2 800MHz (400MHz) memory on a 1066MHz FSB C2D system DOES NOT boost performance over plain old DDR2 533MHz memory, since the CPU's actual bus speed is only 266MHz.[/QUOTE]RAM DOES HAVE A FSB SPEED U TW*T, DO U EVEN STUDY I.T AT COLLEGE.
[QUOTE=''Chris_53''][QUOTE=''My_name_a_Borat''] [QUOTE=''Chris_53'']Its perfectly normal for your memory to run at that speed. PC2 6400 memory has a CLOCK SPEED of 400MHZ and a FSB (front side bus) speed of 800MHZ[/QUOTE]RAMs don't have no Front Side Bus, u dig? :P Processors communicate with RAM through a front side bus, but NOT at the memory's effective speed. A C2D processor with a Front Side Bus of 1066MHz (which is 266MHz, quad-pumped), would communicate with the memory at 266MHz (533MHz PC-4200 RAM is all that's really needed for 1066MHz FSB cpus). This has nothing to do with what the person I quoted wrote, but I'll say it anyway.Contrary to popular belief, running DDR2 800MHz (400MHz) memory on a 1066MHz FSB C2D system DOES NOT boost performance over plain old DDR2 533MHz memory, since the CPU's actual bus speed is only 266MHz.[/QUOTE]RAM DOES HAVE A FSB SPEED U TW*T, DO U EVEN STUDY I.T AT COLLEGE. [/QUOTE]

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|[QUOTE=''Bebi_vegeta''][QUOTE=''My_name_a_Borat''] [QUOTE=''Chris_53'']Its perfectly normal for your memory to run at that speed. PC2 6400 memory has a CLOCK SPEED of 400MHZ and a FSB (front side bus) speed of 800MHZ[/QUOTE]RAMs don't have no Front Side Bus, u dig? :P Processors communicate with RAM through a front side bus, but NOT at the memory's effective speed. A C2D processor with a Front Side Bus of 1066MHz (which is 266MHz, quad-pumped), would communicate with the memory at 266MHz (533MHz PC-4200 RAM is all that's really needed for 1066MHz FSB cpus). This has nothing to do with what the person I quoted wrote, but I'll say it anyway.Contrary to popular belief, running DDR2 800MHz (400MHz) memory on a 1066MHz FSB C2D system DOES NOT boost performance over plain old DDR2 533MHz memory, since the CPU's actual bus speed is only 266MHz.[/QUOTE]I have better performance with 800mhz then 533mhz.[/QUOTE]Not unless you're overclocking the CPU. High speed RAM is only needed for overclocking. PC4200 is all that's needed for a Core 2 Duo with a 1066MHz FSB. And PC5300 (667MHz effective) is all that's needed for FSB 1333 C2D chips. For optimal performance, RAM speed and bus speed should be at a 1:1 ratio.
[QUOTE=''Utsusemi''] [QUOTE=''My_name_a_Borat''] A C2D processor with a Front Side Bus of 1066MHz (which is 266MHz, quad-pumped), would communicate with the memory at 266MHz (533MHz PC-4200 RAM is all that's really needed for 1066MHz FSB cpus). This has nothing to do with what the person I quoted wrote, but I'll say it anyway.Contrary to popular belief, running DDR2 800MHz (400MHz) memory on a 1066MHz FSB C2D system DOES NOT boost performance over plain old DDR2 533MHz memory, since the CPU's actual bus speed is only 266MHz.[/QUOTE] Then is there a reason to use DDR2 1066MHz memory if only DDR2 533MHz memory is needed on a 1066MHz FSB C2D system?[/QUOTE]No, unless you're overclocking. DRAM speed and bus speed should always be equally matched for optimal performance, and in the case of a non-overclocked1066MHz FSB cpu, that would be PC4200 memory
[QUOTE=''Chris_53''][QUOTE=''My_name_a_Borat''] [QUOTE=''Chris_53'']Its perfectly normal for your memory to run at that speed. PC2 6400 memory has a CLOCK SPEED of 400MHZ and a FSB (front side bus) speed of 800MHZ[/QUOTE]RAMs don't have no Front Side Bus, u dig? :P Processors communicate with RAM through a front side bus, but NOT at the memory's effective speed. A C2D processor with a Front Side Bus of 1066MHz (which is 266MHz, quad-pumped), would communicate with the memory at 266MHz (533MHz PC-4200 RAM is all that's really needed for 1066MHz FSB cpus). This has nothing to do with what the person I quoted wrote, but I'll say it anyway.Contrary to popular belief, running DDR2 800MHz (400MHz) memory on a 1066MHz FSB C2D system DOES NOT boost performance over plain old DDR2 533MHz memory, since the CPU's actual bus speed is only 266MHz.[/QUOTE]RAM DOES HAVE A FSB SPEED U TW*T, DO U EVEN STUDY I.T AT COLLEGE. [/QUOTE]lawl. That 800MHz number you were referring to is the memory's effective speed. The RAM communicates through the processor's front side bus at 266MHz (on the typical 1066MHz FSB C2D chips). btw, processor's also used to have a backside bus through which L2 cache communication took place. I'm not sure about how that all works on today's CPUs.
[QUOTE=''My_name_a_Borat''][QUOTE=''Bebi_vegeta''][QUOTE=''My_name_a_Borat''] [QUOTE=''Chris_53'']Its perfectly normal for your memory to run at that speed. PC2 6400 memory has a CLOCK SPEED of 400MHZ and a FSB (front side bus) speed of 800MHZ[/QUOTE]RAMs don't have no Front Side Bus, u dig? :P Processors communicate with RAM through a front side bus, but NOT at the memory's effective speed. A C2D processor with a Front Side Bus of 1066MHz (which is 266MHz, quad-pumped), would communicate with the memory at 266MHz (533MHz PC-4200 RAM is all that's really needed for 1066MHz FSB cpus). This has nothing to do with what the person I quoted wrote, but I'll say it anyway.Contrary to popular belief, running DDR2 800MHz (400MHz) memory on a 1066MHz FSB C2D system DOES NOT boost performance over plain old DDR2 533MHz memory, since the CPU's actual bus speed is only 266MHz.[/QUOTE]I have better performance with 800mhz then 533mhz.[/QUOTE]Not unless you're overclocking the CPU. High speed RAM is only needed for overclocking. PC4200 is all that's needed for a Core 2 Duo with a 1066MHz FSB. And PC5300 (667MHz effective) is all that's needed for FSB 1333 C2D chips. For optimal performance, RAM speed and bus speed should be at a 1:1 ratio.[/QUOTE]You have bigger bandwidth when you have 800Mhz vs 533Mhz at the same timings.

dermatologist

need help with finding good cd-rw/dvd drive

is there any good deals on newegg?also on newegg, or somewhere else thats reputable, can you find me a good 2ms 17-22 inch1080p gaming monitor with at least 2 hdmi ports, a dvi and vga port, and a component port on a monitor thats has rich colorneed help with finding good cd-rw/dvd drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827152058http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001095need help with finding good cd-rw/dvd drive
[QUOTE=''dayaccus007''] http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827152058http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001095[/QUOTE]is there a monitor with a better resolution, like 1900x1200?but otherwise thats a pretty good monitor!
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[QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''dayaccus007''] http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827152058http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001095[/QUOTE]is there a monitor with a better resolution, like 1900x1200?but otherwise thats a pretty good monitor![/QUOTE]any1
[QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''dayaccus007''] http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827152058http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001095[/QUOTE]is there a monitor with a better resolution, like 1900x1200?but otherwise thats a pretty good monitor![/QUOTE]This one is 1900x1200 but is more expensive too:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001234
Holy Crap thats one hell of an expensive monitor.Just make sure you have the video card power for a 24'' screen at that resolution or you'll be very sad when you find you have to spend another 500 bucks on a 8800 GTX.
[QUOTE=''Flame_Co'']Holy Crap thats one hell of an expensive monitor.Just make sure you have the video card power for a 24'' screen at that resolution or you'll be very sad when you find you have to spend another 500 bucks on a 8800 GTX.[/QUOTE]i have 1950xtx
[QUOTE=''dayaccus007''][QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''dayaccus007''] http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827152058http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001095[/QUOTE]is there a monitor with a better resolution, like 1900x1200?but otherwise thats a pretty good monitor![/QUOTE]This one is 1900x1200 but is more expensive too:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001234[/QUOTE]will i notice apparent ghosting?
[QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''Flame_Co'']Holy Crap thats one hell of an expensive monitor.Just make sure you have the video card power for a 24'' screen at that resolution or you'll be very sad when you find you have to spend another 500 bucks on a 8800 GTX.[/QUOTE]i have 1950xtx[/QUOTE]Ok, I have sigs turned off so if it says it in there sorry.
[QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''dayaccus007''][QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''dayaccus007''] http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827152058http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001095[/QUOTE]is there a monitor with a better resolution, like 1900x1200?but otherwise thats a pretty good monitor![/QUOTE]This one is 1900x1200 but is more expensive too:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001234[/QUOTE]will i notice apparent ghosting?[/QUOTE]Under 8ms you will not notice any ghosting but that card is not able to play games at 1900x1200
[QUOTE=''dayaccus007''][QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''dayaccus007''][QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''dayaccus007''] http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827152058http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001095[/QUOTE]is there a monitor with a better resolution, like 1900x1200?but otherwise thats a pretty good monitor![/QUOTE]This one is 1900x1200 but is more expensive too:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001234[/QUOTE]will i notice apparent ghosting?[/QUOTE]Under 8ms you will not notice any ghosting but that card is not able to play games at 1900x1200[/QUOTE]really?i find that hard to believe that a x1950xtx cant run dx9 games at 1900x1200 decently
and how will this build sound?Lian Li's PC-V2000B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112062Thermaltake's Toughpower 1200W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153054Intel QX6700
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115011Gigabyte's GA-P35-DQ6
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128046 x1950xtx2gb crucial ballistix 800mhzwith that drive and monitor?
STALKER, Lost planet, Crysis, Assasin's Creed, Bioshock, this games no way you'll be able to play them at 1900x1200.Maybe the older games
[QUOTE=''dayaccus007'']STALKER, Lost planet, Crysis, Assasin's Creed, Bioshock, this games no way you'll be able to play them at 1900x1200.Maybe the older games[/QUOTE]will the games look good if i lower the display resolution on that monitor to say 1440x900 until i upgrade to dx10?
[QUOTE=''mestizoman'']and how will this build sound?Lian Li's PC-V2000B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112062Thermaltake's Toughpower 1200W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153054Intel QX6700
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115011Gigabyte's GA-P35-DQ6
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128046 x1950xtx2gb crucial ballistix 800mhzwith that drive and monitor?[/QUOTE]Very good but that PSU is overkill.Get a 600W one ThermaltakeToughPower, Seasonic or Corsair(made by Seasonic)
[QUOTE=''dayaccus007''][QUOTE=''mestizoman''] and how will this build sound?Lian Li's PC-V2000B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112062Thermaltake's Toughpower 1200W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153054Intel QX6700
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115011Gigabyte's GA-P35-DQ6
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128046 x1950xtx2gb crucial ballistix 800mhzwith that drive and monitor?[/QUOTE]VerygoodbutthatPSUisoverkill.Geta600WoneThermaltakeToughPower,SeasonicorCorsair(made by Seasonic)[/QUOTE]okay thanks!
[QUOTE=''mestizoman''][QUOTE=''dayaccus007'']STALKER, Lost planet, Crysis, Assasin's Creed, Bioshock, this games no way you'll be able to play them at 1900x1200.Maybe the older games[/QUOTE]will the games look good if i lower the display resolution on that monitor to say 1440x900 until i upgrade to dx10?[/QUOTE]Yes it will be ok

Vista upgrading RAM and Video card

I want to upgrade my RAM on my laptop and found this RAM on Dell.com and I was wondering if it would be possible to install it given that it already had 2gb of RAM installed? Also, I was wondering what would be a reasonable video card for my notebook? Right now I have ATI Mobility Radeon X1400. I'm trying to keep this in a reasonable price range and any help is appreciated...Vista upgrading RAM and Video card
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You cant upgrade your laptop GPU XD and 2gb of ram is fine and 120$ for it?! Man dell sucks.
You can't use that ram. It clearly states it's meant for desktops. Laptops need SO-DIMM's.

ati 1950 psu help

I'm about to order the ati x1950 pro but the thing is that it has that 4 pin connectors which mypsudoes not have so do i need a newpsu our would it work with out it.ati 1950 psu help
x1950Pro require a Pci-express 6 pinconector ati 1950 psu help
can't it run with out it
It'll come with a molex to 6-pin adapter.The adapter will take two of your 4-pin molex connectors (which are used to power hard drives, optical drives).
To answer your question: no it can't work without that because from there the video card get the power to work
[QUOTE=''dayaccus007'']To answer your question: no it can't work without that because from there the video card get the power to work [/QUOTE]Read my post.
Heres the card will it have the molex to 6-pin adapter and will this card max out battlefield 2142 and other latest games.http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Graphics+Cards/PCI-E/ATI+Radeon+X1900+Series/+Sapphire+Radeon+X1950PRO+512MB+DDR3?productId=25794

Installing new g.card

Ok, today I am installing my new EVGA 8800GTS 640MB Superclocked :DI am about to go out and buy an ani-static wristband as a precaution for any mistakes. Basically, Im looking for any tips people can give me as I have never replaced any parts on my comp. I ordered all the parts and had it built by an expert.Any tips from you guys would be great. Maybe some help on using the anti-static band? Advice on drivers, order you do things etc;Please any help would be fantastic. I really want to get this card in today. Thanks in advance.Installing new g.card
Nice card you've just got :)Anyways - the installation is a simple remove and replace - remove the old card, and install in the new one.These are the steps I would take:1. Uninstall old card drivers (even if your previous card is a nVidia one)2. Shut down computer, remove side panel, and attach the anti-wrist band from your wrist to the case.3. Unplug any power connected to the card, and remove the card itself (some AGP/PCI-Ex slots might have a small latch/locking mechanism that you have to pull on before you can remove the card)4. Install the new card, remembering to connect power to it. 5. Replace side panel, remove anti-wrist band, start up computer and reinstall new drivers.Installing new g.card
I've been building upgrading and repairing PC's for some time now and I have never used an antistatic wrist strap, honestly its not really nessisary. Sure there is allways the risk of static discharge but over the four years I've been doing it I've never fried any computer parts. Once your machine is turned off and disconnected from the socket the best way to discharge yourself is tosimply touch the case with both hands.Since your machine was not build by you, have you checked the wattage and the output of the 12V rail on your PSU? This is very important as the 8800 series card needs a fair bit of juice to run.
[QUOTE=''Bond007uk'']I've been building upgrading and repairing PC's for some time now and I have never used an antistatic wrist strap, honestly its not really nessisary. Sure there is allways the risk of static discharge but over the four years I've been doing it I've never fried any computer parts. Once your machine is turned off and disconnected from the socket the best way to discharge yourself is tosimply touch the case with both hands.Since your machine was not build by you, have you checked the wattage and the output of the 12V rail on your PSU? This is very important as the 8800 series card needs a fair bit of juice to run.[/QUOTE]I didn't build the computer myself but I picked out the compenents. I am very confident that my PSU can do the job. It got fantastic reviews and I have heard very good things. It is an SLI compatible PSU so im sure it can run one 8800GTS. Thanks for the feedback guys.I might skip on the anti-static band. If I don't buy the wrist strap, then all I have to do is touch the case before I replace the part? Or do I need one hand on the side of the case at all times?Sorry for the amateurish questions:oops:Im not too hot on building computers. I just pick the components :)
[QUOTE=''maverick_matt''][QUOTE=''Bond007uk''] I've been building upgrading and repairing PC's for some time now and I have never used an antistatic wrist strap, honestly its not really nessisary. Sure there is allways the risk of static discharge but over the four years I've been doing it I've never fried any computer parts. Once your machine is turned off and disconnected from the socket the best way to discharge yourself is tosimply touch the case with both hands.Since your machine was not build by you, have you checked the wattage and the output of the 12V rail on your PSU? This is very important as the 8800 series card needs a fair bit of juice to run.[/QUOTE]Nope, theres no need to keep one hand on the case, jsut touch the case with both hands once, and then thats it, and follow the easy follow steps that were posted above.I didn't build the computer myself but I picked out the compenents. I am very confident that my PSU can do the job. It got fantastic reviews and I have heard very good things. It is an SLI compatible PSU so im sure it can run one 8800GTS. Thanks for the feedback guys.I might skip on the anti-static band. If I don't buy the wrist strap, then all I have to do is touch the case before I replace the part? Or do I need one hand on the side of the case at all times?Sorry for the amateurish questions:oops:Im not too hot on building computers. I just pick the components :)[/QUOTE]
Can anyone tell me what happens if you dont discharge yourself??? Or something like that. Can you fry up your GPU??? WIll it estill work after you fry it???
just take the old out and put the new one in! its pretty simple and I built mine w/o a wrist guard your fine.
PC components are quite tolerant of static these days, anyway your going to have to touch the case to get the side off so don't worry about it. I once dropped my old graphics card on the carpet it still worked fine!If the PSU was designed for SLI then it should work fine too.
Nice psu btw but why upgrade a 7800GTX????
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[QUOTE=''LouieV13'']Nice psu btw but why upgrade a 7800GTX????[/QUOTE]I think he should upgrade because the 8800GTS is very well worth the price it is at. Besides i've started to notice that the 7xxx cards are beginning to show pretty alarming performance decreases ongames that came out and are coming out this year. Not to mention thefact that he will be future-proof because of direct X 10. If youarewilling to wait it out then i guess you could wait for the second generation of dx10 cards nvidia is releasing (G92- GF 9800GTX) which are beinglaunched at the end of theyear.Tbh ikinda regret buying my 8800GTX when it was released because no games could take advantage of it.. but i really loved the high FPS, but even though no game made it fall down to its knees.. it was still an awesome experience.
i never use an anti-static wrist bandits for wimps! /jkanyways i first turn of the computer, then the surge protector or backupthen i unplug all the wiresi remove the side of the caseu may have to deal with watercooling if you have it in your rig, not always thoughi flip down the white latch on the pci-e x16 socketi pull out the six pin connectori unscrew the two screws holding down my cardi slide my card slightly to the left then firmly evenly pull up then wallah!
Really the only thing that you can fry with static is your RAM or your CPU. If you're worried about it, just touch something that's grounded (mine is always my cabinets in the dining room) make sure the thing you're touching is metal (I don't know the physics, it just works) and then take out the card. repeat the earlier process and insert the new card. That should work if you're REALLY freaking out about static. Personally I think that if static could hurt your video card it was probably broken already.P.S. Have Fun with your new card! 8800 Power!
unplug ur pc, open and explore , No need of any BANDS..nothing gets damaged. and u r not gonna die with a static charge. Doing it urself is the best thing to build ur knowledge about computers. just remove ur old card and put the new card in the same position as the previous card was removed.Take pictures with ur camera In case if u forgot to put any wire bak or just to chek on urself .

What are the concerns with oc'ing the cpu?

Other than temps, is there anything to keep in mind? Can you go as high as you want just as long as its cool enough, or is there a concern with high clock speeds?I ask because right now i have a core 2 e6600 going at 3.478 GHz and the highest the temp gets is 56C. Whats to say I couldnt go higher? Also, what is it that determines the temps, the clock speed or the voltages? What are the concerns with oc'ing the cpu?
Artifacts... unstablility... BSOD... Keep it at that its high enough jesus! You speed whore :PWhat are the concerns with oc'ing the cpu?
[QUOTE=''LouieV13'']Artifacts... unstablility... BSOD... Keep it at that its high enough jesus! You speed whore :P[/QUOTE]could you please expand on those. Everything has been stable but how would i tell if there was some other issue?(yeah, my speed is fast, thats why im asking about this)
[QUOTE=''StaticFriction''][QUOTE=''LouieV13'']Artifacts... unstablility... BSOD... Keep it at that its high enough jesus! You speed whore :P[/QUOTE]could you please expand on those. Everything has been stable but how would i tell if there was some other issue?(yeah, my speed is fast, thats why im asking about this)[/QUOTE]

Well I wouldnt know I never had or read anything about C2D but I would keep it at that speed
mainly it will decrease your cpu's life span, because its working harder, its wearing faster. also remember that before a cpu is released to the market it undergoes extensive testing, i have a friend that work for intel doing just that, writing programs that check if the cpu is doing logically what it suppose to do. when you overclock the cpu is not working according to the way it should, and it could produce errors, EVEN if you do stress tests and the results come out good. also remember that the cpu might work fine overclocked, but after some time, few months, maybe years, it will wear down and problems will arise. if that happens don't think that just because your cpu worked fine for 7 months overclocked, its not the cause of the problem.
there is a software which u can run after overclocking ur cpu to chek its stability.I cant remember its name. it was something like ( PRIME95) i guess ....search on google for details. leave the software running overnight for better results.

Difference between an ';Operating'; and a ';Data'; hardrive?

Well. On the custom rig site I am ordering from you have to list what operating and data hardrive you want but I don't know the difference. My first guess is that the OS is installed on the Operating hardrive. Can anyone tell me what the deal is here? Also would a computer with Operating and Data Hardrive be pretty much the same as having just 2 Data drives? Thanks in advance guys.Difference between an ';Operating'; and a ';Data'; hardrive?
The operating HDD is the one you boot in to. I guess your data would be on the other one.Difference between an ';Operating'; and a ';Data'; hardrive?
You use some thing like a Raptor to boot off and play games, and use a large but 'slower' one for storing pictures and videos. However The 7200.10 Barracuda isn't far off and sometimes also bets the Raptor, however the differences between te to are so small you wouldn't notice. So save a couple of quid and get a barracuda
Yep, the ''Operating'' HDD is the one the OS will be loaded on, and will be booted to. The ''Data'' HDD is for just what it sounds like its for....data. You can put anything you want on this drive.

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