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10-25-2012, 11:56 PM
Thread: RAID 0 Performance on a ASUS P6T WS Pro
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You mean the P6T6 WS Pro?
I have experience...
You mean the P6T6 WS Pro?
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10-25-2012, 08:50 PM
Thread: Should I RMA my GPU card
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Worst case Refurb 480 (usually has heat issues)
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Worst case Refurb 480 (usually has heat issues)
Refurb 570 or returned 570
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07-01-2011, 03:03 AM
Thread: Tornado hitting Joplin Missouri
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Tornado hitting Joplin Missouri
I'd like to express my apologies to the the Vendors, Readers and Staff of Bjorn3D.com for running late on the Gigabyte GTX-560 OC review.
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02-03-2010, 05:47 PM
Thread: Soliciting Votes for Contests
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Soliciting Votes for Contests
Guys we don't mind you posting links to contests on other forums we really don't.
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12-16-2009, 09:08 PM
Thread: What Computer Sites Do You Read
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Musta been one of those hot chicks walking by and...
Musta been one of those hot chicks walking by and posted this in the wrong thread. :-)
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10-06-2009, 06:50 PM
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Just got a 5870 in. Ran it last night, gotta do...
Just got a 5870 in. Ran it last night, gotta do voltages, temperatures, and OCing and I can start coding the review.
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08-15-2009, 12:04 AM
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AMD 750A HEX Conversions For BIOS Settings
Here's the HEX conversion charts for the 750A boards.
Thanks goes out to the guys in the Forums that dug them up.
Athlon Mark + FunkZ
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06-26-2009, 06:55 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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It'll take some time benching 15 cards isn't easy.
It'll take some time benching 15 cards isn't easy.
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06-26-2009, 06:16 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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I don't generally recommend keeping a GPU heavily...
I don't generally recommend keeping a GPU heavily overclocked for long periods.
Suicide runs I just point an extra 120mm fan at them.
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04-09-2009, 06:28 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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PhysX pumps up the CPU score but soon it will be...
PhysX pumps up the CPU score but soon it will be either more confusing or a moot point.
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04-02-2009, 01:27 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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4870 was released months ago, the 4890 some...
4870 was released months ago, the 4890 some vendors jumped the gun and AMD/ATI is dealing with them.
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03-31-2009, 09:27 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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Yes it's an impressive score, no comment on the...
Yes it's an impressive score, no comment on the nomenclature of the card itself.
Yes I have one of those cards in house, review will be released to 2nd of April.
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03-31-2009, 05:26 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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Beer goggles and posting unauthorized screen...
Beer goggles and posting unauthorized screen shots of yet to be released GPU's don't mix.
Some where around the 2nd of April I'll reapprove the post.
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03-30-2009, 10:42 PM
Thread: 3DMark 06 Scores
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I've noticed a lot of sites dropping 06, the only...
I've noticed a lot of sites dropping 06, the only reason we haven't is because it's still free to the public and Vantage is a one time run and pay or delete.
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03-29-2009, 11:38 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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Straight from HWBot...
Straight from HWBot http://www.hwbot.org/hwbot.post.do?postId=1038
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03-29-2009, 05:48 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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I must be on the wrong site I thought this was...
I must be on the wrong site I thought this was Bjorn.
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03-29-2009, 04:28 AM
Thread: 3DMark 06 Scores
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Actually I've hit 30k a few times without PhysX....
Actually I've hit 30k a few times without PhysX. Hit better than 20k with some ATI cards.
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03-29-2009, 04:22 AM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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Vantage picks it up and uses it just like a...
Vantage picks it up and uses it just like a regular GPU and it still wouldn't be a submittable score.
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03-28-2009, 10:46 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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The proper way to run a benchmark, which I am...
The proper way to run a benchmark, which I am somewhat of an expert on, is not to ignore a capability of a piece of equipment.
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03-28-2009, 06:36 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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Considering I run it with and without PhysX and...
Considering I run it with and without PhysX and report both I don't see a problem with it.
It's something people are going to have to get used to.
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03-28-2009, 02:32 PM
Thread: 3DMark 06 Scores
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Dreams don't count.
Dreams don't count.
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03-28-2009, 02:24 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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It adds 200 - 500 points depending. I usually...
It adds 200 - 500 points depending. I usually report scores in reviews with and without PhysX to keep the ATI people happy.
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03-14-2009, 12:40 AM
Thread: 3DMark 06 Scores
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That's about right in 3Dmark06 for that setup....
That's about right in 3Dmark06 for that setup. 3DMark06 really isn't geared for SLI or Crossfire you you don't get much increase in scores from Multi GPU setups.
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03-11-2009, 07:24 PM
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If your using a USB keyboard and mouse they might...
If your using a USB keyboard and mouse they might not work in BIOS. Some boards they do some they don't.
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01-30-2009, 01:42 AM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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No Applause please. (Bows)
30491 no PhysX Quad...
No Applause please. (Bows)
30491 no PhysX Quad SLI GTX-295
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01-14-2009, 03:06 PM
Thread: New ATI Cards
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I haven't ask those questions. I would assume...
I haven't ask those questions. I would assume that they want to cover all market segments at all price points so that they can be more economically viable and keep bringing us those sweet GPU's for a...
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11-23-2008, 06:05 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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The new 180.xx drivers were redone with SLI in...
The new 180.xx drivers were redone with SLI in mind so they scale better with SLI. In some cases much better.
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11-19-2008, 05:31 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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Click the start button, look for the Nvidia...
Click the start button, look for the Nvidia entry, should be sonething about Nvidia PhysX, click that, when it comes up read the screen and disable the PhysX.
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11-17-2008, 09:32 PM
Thread: 3DMark 06 Scores
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:takapic: or it didn't happen (Forum Rule)
:takapic: or it didn't happen (Forum Rule)
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11-17-2008, 09:30 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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Ok I can see it's about time to drag QuadZilla...
Ok I can see it's about time to drag QuadZilla into this.
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11-08-2008, 07:45 PM
Thread: 3DMark 06 Scores
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Does decent until you hit 1920x1200 then fades...
Does decent until you hit 1920x1200 then fades pretty good. DX10 that resolution cards are hard pressed.
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11-08-2008, 04:22 PM
Thread: 3DMark 06 Scores
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I just got one of the 9800GTX+ in for the FarCry...
I just got one of the 9800GTX+ in for the FarCry nightmare, I'm seeing some strange results on it too.
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10-28-2008, 11:06 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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It's alright your little machine will grow up...
It's alright your little machine will grow up some day. :ahhhhh:
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10-27-2008, 03:51 AM
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Via put 6 slots on that board.
Via put 6 slots on that board.
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10-27-2008, 02:41 AM
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Here's the rig, ummm Via C3 nano 1 GHZ, yea...
Here's the rig, ummm Via C3 nano 1 GHZ, yea that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Crossfire 4870X2/4870
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10-26-2008, 09:25 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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Without giving details, you'll be amazed at how...
Without giving details, you'll be amazed at how good the hypothetical CPU is. Not that we have it, or have driven it, or even know what your talking about.
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10-26-2008, 09:17 PM
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That would be Dual GPU, Trifire 4870X2/4870, and...
That would be Dual GPU, Trifire 4870X2/4870, and yes it's with an impressive CPU. ;-)
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10-26-2008, 05:48 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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Just under 21,000 3DMark Vantage
Soon as NDA...
Just under 21,000 3DMark Vantage
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10-21-2008, 10:36 AM
Thread: Bjorn3D WideScreen Club
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That's a Mountain Mods case. Their available at...
That's a Mountain Mods case. Their available at Mountain mods website but you don't want to know what they cost.
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10-19-2008, 09:58 PM
Thread: 3DMark 06 Scores
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I been pulling 21700 with the 4870X2 pretty much...
I been pulling 21700 with the 4870X2 pretty much untuned.
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09-16-2008, 09:10 PM
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What kind of voltage did you have to push to run...
What kind of voltage did you have to push to run 4.5 on the q6600 Limbo?
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08-24-2008, 12:10 PM
Thread: 3DMark Vantage Scores
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I'm thinking that with the sheer mass of that...
I'm thinking that with the sheer mass of that thing part of the cooling comes from a miniature black hole at it's center.
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08-24-2008, 11:23 AM
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That's a heck of a heat sink, accommodates up to...
That's a heck of a heat sink, accommodates up to 3 120mm fans, has a backplate heat sink for the reverse side of the socket. With 2 good fans it'll set you back close to a hundred and take up a good...
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It's not my place to give specific details guys but using Alexia is working.
New vendors are drooling for positioning, new products, a wider product base and that's good for everyone.
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07-04-2008, 05:04 AM
Thread: 3DMark 06 Scores
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Not with the free version, gotta go to the net to...
Not with the free version, gotta go to the net to get the scores.
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02-06-2008, 01:36 AM
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I canceled the stealth because it was on back...
I canceled the stealth because it was on back order to long, universal with ram sinks and mosfet coolers when i re order.
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02-04-2008, 05:49 PM
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I've been thinking about the Stealth and I will...
I've been thinking about the Stealth and I will probably get better mileage out of a universal block and ram heat sinks. Not as sexy but transferable to other Nvidea based cards.
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02-03-2008, 05:02 PM
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I've run higher but I only post the stable...
I've run higher but I only post the stable results, there's not much headroom on the X2 6400, maxed out multiplier. So I watered it, watered the NB for FSB clocks, and I've hit 12500 but not...
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02-02-2008, 11:50 PM
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It's not the best score cause I'm still running...
It's not the best score cause I'm still running AMD after years of running them, but here it is. Waiting to see if the new 45nm AMD offerings come up to par, if they don't I'm headed to the Intel...
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