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Forum: AMD / ATI Oct 20, 2009, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,713
Posted By aetneerg
I've done that before with my 4870's, flashed...

I've done that before with my 4870's, flashed them with wrong bios because of extraction. Extracted 64KB and flashed that instead of 128KB. I was able to recover the card without any problem. I had...
Forum: AMD / ATI Oct 17, 2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,713
Posted By aetneerg
Please refer to this thread, this was the only...

Please refer to this thread, this was the only way I could revive a bad flashed 3870 back to life. Take note that this may be dangerous.

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=91611

If...
Forum: News Sep 30, 2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 16,537
Posted By aetneerg
I predict GTX380 card will cost between...

I predict GTX380 card will cost between $549.99-$579.99.
Forum: News Sep 27, 2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,269
Posted By aetneerg
I want this but I'm going to see if my MCW-4870...

I want this but I'm going to see if my MCW-4870 fits first. =/
Forum: AMD / ATI Sep 27, 2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 901
Posted By aetneerg
Because the market for such a device is very...

Because the market for such a device is very limited so the price is increased because of the low demand. It's great for rendering 3D animations and videos because it can crunch numbers. Plus the...
Forum: News Sep 22, 2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,112
Posted By aetneerg
Damn, out of stock! I got beat! I need a place...

Damn, out of stock! I got beat! I need a place where they sell it out of CA so I can buy without tax.
Forum: NVIDIA Aug 15, 2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,292
Posted By aetneerg
Perra, how do I reduce my GPU clocks and RAM...

Perra, how do I reduce my GPU clocks and RAM clocks down using ATI Tray Tools? In the overclock options it won't let me go lower than 600 for GPU and 340 for RAM. I try the ATI Overdrive 5 option but...
Forum: NVIDIA Aug 15, 2009, 04:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,292
Posted By aetneerg
Shifting from a 4870 to a 4770 significantly...

Shifting from a 4870 to a 4770 significantly reduces power by 83W. I used http://extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine to calculate it. If I remove my IDE HDD it reduces my watts even more, apparently...
Forum: NVIDIA Aug 15, 2009, 02:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,292
Posted By aetneerg
Hi, need some suggestions for videocard for downgrading

I play at 1600x1050 on a 22" monitor and sometimes at 1920x1200 on my 24" but wil probably stick with 1600x1050 cause it has 120hz. I currently have an ATI 4870 1GB in crossfire but I don't really...
Forum: AMD / ATI Jun 10, 2009, 06:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,005
Posted By aetneerg
If you have another device to accept component,...

If you have another device to accept component, test that out first, it can help discover if the problem is with your TV or your card. Make sure you try another component cable if you have one, I...
Forum: AMD / ATI Jun 6, 2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,555
Posted By aetneerg
My top choices in order would be: Asus ...

My top choices in order would be:
Asus
Visiontek
HIS
MSI
Gigabyte
XFX
Sapphire
Powercolor
Diamond
Forum: AMD / ATI Jun 3, 2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,266
Posted By aetneerg
If both of your cards are not flashed to the F24...

If both of your cards are not flashed to the F24 bios then Crossfire will most likely not pair up. I doubt that the windows software flashed both cards. I don't like to use Windows to bios flash. I...
Forum: AMD / ATI May 31, 2009, 01:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,266
Posted By aetneerg
Please try the F24 bios from Gigabtye. After...

Please try the F24 bios from Gigabtye. After working with Gigabyte Tech-Support for some time they finally gave me a new bios. Check to see if you have Qimonda memory on both cards before flashing....
Forum: AMD / ATI May 31, 2009, 01:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,749
Posted By aetneerg
After long weeks of troubleshooting and working...

After long weeks of troubleshooting and working with Gigabyte tech-support I have finally found the answer. It wasn't the OS, it wasn't the PSU, it wasn't my motherboard's bios, and it wasn't the...
Forum: AMD / ATI May 21, 2009, 06:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,749
Posted By aetneerg
Unfortunately, I have already tried this. It...

Unfortunately, I have already tried this. It doesn't work.
Forum: AMD / ATI May 20, 2009, 07:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,266
Posted By aetneerg
Remove the 9.4 Catalyst drivers, install the...

Remove the 9.4 Catalyst drivers, install the drivers from the disc that came with your cards. See if that works, it most likely will work. I don't know why it doesn't work in crossfire with other...
Forum: AMD / ATI May 20, 2009, 07:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,749
Posted By aetneerg
So it seems I am not the only one with problems...

So it seems I am not the only one with problems with Gigabyte 4870 1GB not being able to do crossfire. I am currently working with Gigabyte tech support to see if the problem can be resolved (be...
Forum: AMD / ATI May 15, 2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,749
Posted By aetneerg
I am using two but I don't think it should...

I am using two but I don't think it should matter, I swapped the bridges with the spares I bought when I had my 3870's. I tested with one crossfire bridge with Catalyst 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.11,...
Forum: AMD / ATI May 15, 2009, 01:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,749
Posted By aetneerg
I am using an Asus Maximus SE with bios 1302 bios...

I am using an Asus Maximus SE with bios 1302 bios date 11/28/2008. This is the latest bios, I have crossfired two 3870's before and it work flawlessly without any problems. I don't have anything...
Forum: AMD / ATI May 14, 2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,749
Posted By aetneerg
I don't see how installing Windows 7 RC1 is going...

I don't see how installing Windows 7 RC1 is going to help me. I need an OS that will stay with me for a long term that is usable. Right now I just reinstalled a full clean and formatted Windows XP...
Forum: AMD / ATI May 11, 2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,749
Posted By aetneerg
Ok, so here's what I did. I uninstalled CCC and...

Ok, so here's what I did. I uninstalled CCC and all ATI drivers. I reboot in Safe Mode and removed the excess drivers with Driver Cleaner and DriverSweeper. I also cleaned my registry with JV16 Power...
Forum: AMD / ATI May 11, 2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,749
Posted By aetneerg
I am using Windows XP 32-Bit. I tried Vista 64...

I am using Windows XP 32-Bit. I tried Vista 64 Bit and Crossfire still doesn't work. I used 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, and 8.9 on Vista and it doesn't detect. I tried 8.10, 8.11, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and...
Forum: AMD / ATI May 11, 2009, 08:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,749
Posted By aetneerg
What driver do you recommend for Crossfire 4870?

I have two Gigabyt 4870, I tried the instructions here for crossfire but 9.4 Catalyst drivers don't work. There is not crossfire option in CCC and GPUZ says crossfire is disabled. The only way I was...
Forum: AMD / ATI May 11, 2009, 07:54 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,581
Posted By aetneerg
GIGABYTE GV-R487D5-1GD There are two bios, one...

GIGABYTE GV-R487D5-1GD
There are two bios, one is newer than the other, I don't know why but I extracted with GPUZ. Enjoy.
Forum: AMD / ATI May 11, 2009, 07:22 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,179
Posted By aetneerg
Funny that you mention this, I went through two...

Funny that you mention this, I went through two 4890's I was trying to watercool. They both died after I took off the heatsinks. No image to the monitor, fans spins, zippo, nothing. I returned them,...
Forum: AMD / ATI Apr 21, 2009, 09:59 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 13,178
Posted By aetneerg
Good choice, I would've recommended 4890 CF or...

Good choice, I would've recommended 4890 CF or GTX 295 for dual card solutions. When you own a Crossfire board it doesn't make sense to buy one GTX 280 or 285. You run into the trouble of going SLI...
Forum: Graphics Cards Apr 18, 2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 12,151
Posted By aetneerg
Zophales The Wizzard Box or Wizzard Box ...

Zophales

The Wizzard Box or Wizzard Box

AndVat III (Nvidia & ATI re-arranged)

Ibex Key Tuner

I don't know where I got these names from. They are weird. Good luck with the program name.
Forum: AMD / ATI Apr 18, 2009, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,735
Posted By aetneerg
Nevermind! I figured it out. No soldering at all....

Nevermind! I figured it out. No soldering at all. Here's I how I repaired it (I did this on my X38 crossfire board):

*WARNING I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY SHOULD YOU BLOW UP YOUR COMPUTER OR KILL...
Forum: AMD / ATI Apr 18, 2009, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,735
Posted By aetneerg
ATI 3870 Flashing Disaster, need help recovery

I did not create the disaster, my brother flashed the card with the wrong bios (4870 bios) onto his HIS IceQ 3 3870 Radeon. The card does not show up as a adapter and I can't blind flash to fix it...
Forum: Reviews Apr 3, 2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 988,803
Posted By aetneerg
I have a question, in Farcry 2 the benchmark is...

I have a question, in Farcry 2 the benchmark is 1920x1200 4xAA and a Radeon 4870 512MB gets 20.1 FPS. In Hexus.net review, Sapphire 4870 1GB gets 50.1 fps, shouldn't a 4870 512MB still get at least...
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