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Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 10:41 PM
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Posted By erocker
The only thing I can think of at this point is...

The only thing I can think of at this point is your PSU then.
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 10:29 PM
Replies: 55
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Posted By Goodman
are talking about dual boot? If not then...

are talking about dual boot?

If not then just use Vista unless you can get win7 , XP is almost 9 years old time to move on...
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 06:20 PM
Replies: 55
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Posted By ToTTenTranz
Even if he has 8x AA turned on, he didn't change...

Even if he has 8x AA turned on, he didn't change any settings in the game itself. So the quality and resolution options remained the same.

That said, the 9800GT should be many times faster than a...
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 55
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Posted By zithe
What do you have the antialiasing set to? It...

What do you have the antialiasing set to? It might be too high by accident. Try to run it at 4x at most if 1680x1050 or below. 2x if higher, I'd say. Even at 1280x1024, 16x AA can be a jerk.

Look...
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 06:06 PM
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Posted By ToTTenTranz
I don't understand, why don't you simply play on...

I don't understand, why don't you simply play on Vista? You'll get DX10 support and all.


The 8800GT, even the green version, is about 10 times faster than a 7300 LE.

When I changed from a...
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 05:54 PM
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Views: 5,680
Posted By Goodman
you had a virus? maybe you should format &...

you had a virus?

maybe you should format & reinstall windows + drivers & see how it goes?
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 55
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Posted By DirectorC
LOL like XP is the solution. XP is old and...

LOL like XP is the solution. XP is old and crappy. Windows 7 destroys it.

And these issues are NOT being caused by your OS selection.
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 11:17 AM
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Views: 5,680
Posted By brandonwh64
Install windows xp

Install windows xp
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 10:58 AM
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Views: 5,680
Posted By Bo$$
this is a simple driver issue, i had the same...

this is a simple driver issue, i had the same issue
if possible reformat your pc, if this is not an option then:
1. Run Driver Sweeper to remove all remains of previous drivers
2. reboot and...
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By Mussels
would you mind listing resolution + all settings...

would you mind listing resolution + all settings used in the game, in one post?

this includes any command line tweaks, forcing DX8/9 whatever
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 07:45 AM
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Views: 5,680
Posted By erocker
Have you tried turning the multicore rendering...

Have you tried turning the multicore rendering option on or off?
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 06:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By ChewyBrownSuga
maybe the 9800gtx is just bad and needs to be rma

maybe the 9800gtx is just bad and needs to be rma
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 03:56 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By Kursah
Windows Update (control panel)

Windows Update (control panel)
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 03:49 AM
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Views: 5,680
Posted By Kursah
I had a buddy run Eve Online just fine on Vista...

I had a buddy run Eve Online just fine on Vista x64 Sp1 and Sp2...but you might try Xp Compatability Mode and see if that helps.

Here's the System Requirements from Steam's Eve Online:



I'd...
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 03:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By mdsx1950
I dont know whats wrong with your card but a...

I dont know whats wrong with your card but a 9800GT can surely kill a game like TF2. My old 9600GT ran the game very well on maxed out with 2GB ddr2 ram on vista in my former rig.... Theres no way a...
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 03:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By Mussels
have you tried updating directX like i asked, to...

have you tried updating directX like i asked, to see if it solves your problems in EVE and TF2?
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 03:35 AM
Replies: 55
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Posted By DirectorC
Vista runs DX9 games just fine.

Vista runs DX9 games just fine.
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 03:26 AM
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Posted By Mussels
directX problems eh? update directX...

directX problems eh?


update directX manually from here (http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/7/9/B79FC9D7-47B8-48B7-A75E-101DEBEB5AB4/directx_aug2009_redist.exe)
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 03:13 AM
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Views: 5,680
Posted By Mussels
http://forums.techpowerup.com/profile.php?do=specs...

http://forums.techpowerup.com/profile.php?do=specs

^ you fill the specs in there.

CPU should be enough for TF2 - unless somethings in the background chewing the FPS (Fraps, Xfire, antivirus,...
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 03:05 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By DirectorC
TF2 ran smooth like butter @ 1280x1024 with all...

TF2 ran smooth like butter @ 1280x1024 with all settings maxed on my single-core Athlon 64, 8600GT 512MB and 1GB RAM.
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By Mussels
a 9800GT should be able to play that game at max...

a 9800GT should be able to play that game at max settings (with low AA) and still get 60FPS average (sure, it dips at times - but so does my system)


you havent filled out the specs in your user...
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 02:23 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By brandonwh64
a 9800GT should play that game well above 60FPS!...

a 9800GT should play that game well above 60FPS! my old 8800GTS 640mb (OLD G80 Chipset) would get over 70 with 1600x1200 res and everything on max
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 02:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By brandonwh64
get your drivers from here ...

get your drivers from here

http://www.tweakforce.com/
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 31, 2009, 01:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By Jstn7477
I run TF2 on a 9800 GT 1GB @ 1920*1080 60+FPS no...

I run TF2 on a 9800 GT 1GB @ 1920*1080 60+FPS no sweat. TF2 usually uses about 800MB-1.2GB of system ram on my 64bit OS (4GB RAM total). Slowdowns in TF2 are likely to be caused by a crappy CPU or...
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 30, 2009, 11:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By zithe
I run the game with a similar system and average...

I run the game with a similar system and average over 60 so that shouldn't be the issue. He is using drivers off of the disc. I'd try new ones.
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 30, 2009, 11:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By erocker
You need to do more than that when...

You need to do more than that when adding/switching to a new card.

Follow this guide: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=52502

Download the latest drivers from www.nvidia.com and...
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 30, 2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By Fourstaff
Try what erocker said first, uninstall all the...

Try what erocker said first, uninstall all the previous driver and then reinstall the newest stable ones. if it doesnt work, then I think it is time to consider other options
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 30, 2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By erocker
What drivers did you install and did you update...

What drivers did you install and did you update DirectX?
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 30, 2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By Fourstaff
the 2gigs of ram might be a problem, if some is...

the 2gigs of ram might be a problem, if some is used by the os and then 1gb used by the gfx card, that leaves tf2 with precious little to use
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 30, 2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,680
Posted By ChewyBrownSuga
could be a driver issue

could be a driver issue
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 27, 2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,632
Posted By theonedub
I like Precision b/c it has a clean interface and...

I like Precision b/c it has a clean interface and is extremely easy to use. I used Rivatuner until I found about about EVGA Precision here. Since then I have had no issues with it on any of my Nvidia...
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 27, 2009, 10:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,632
Posted By theonedub
I think I should've clicked the link :o That card...

I think I should've clicked the link :o That card should be adjustable and will run cool as long as you bump it up to about 60-70%. My 9800GTX had a poor cooler and ran in ~90F ambient temps which...
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 27, 2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,632
Posted By sneekypeet
I mean to pull everything out. That case is both...

I mean to pull everything out. That case is both tiny and really hard to get sufficient airflow into. If it were on a tech bench (which can be a cardboard box) or in a better case all together. Just...
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 27, 2009, 10:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,632
Posted By sneekypeet
Ok...here is what my thoughts are.... 1) it...

Ok...here is what my thoughts are....

1) it will fit
2) it will run on the warm side
3) removing the side panel while it is in action will lower your temps
4) @ $130 it is a vast improvement...
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 27, 2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,632
Posted By sneekypeet
Ok one more question...does the PSU you just...

Ok one more question...does the PSU you just bought have the proper connections to power a 9800GTX...IIRC it takes 2 6-pin ones?
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 27, 2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,632
Posted By sneekypeet
Ok now by basic math you have a 3.5" drive rack...

Ok now by basic math you have a 3.5" drive rack that is at least 4" of that 16" so we are looking more like 12" from the hard drive rack to the right red line?
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 27, 2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,632
Posted By sneekypeet
yes but the card has to have room from the right...

yes but the card has to have room from the right edge of the case and 10.5 inches left of it to have room for a 9800GTX. I have no idea how big the case in the pic is, so I am just making sure this...
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 27, 2009, 10:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,632
Posted By sneekypeet
The HDD bays if they are more than 10.5" from the...

The HDD bays if they are more than 10.5" from the far right side are fine. If they are closer they need to be removed/modded to make room for the card to fit. I assume thats a mATX motherboard in...
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 27, 2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,632
Posted By sneekypeet
lol same pic I looked at. If you removed the HDD...

lol same pic I looked at. If you removed the HDD bays at the bottom you might have a better chance.

FYI the PSU fan blows air into the PSU and out the back of the chassis, so it isnt blowing at...
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 27, 2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,632
Posted By DirectorC
RivaTuner lets you turn the fan speed to whatever...

RivaTuner lets you turn the fan speed to whatever you want. But the fan speed increases by itself when there is load, so it's kinda pointless. It's loud as hell too. You don't want that jet engine...
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