Just one more quick question for a friend—I don't want to start a whole new thread just for this, so I'll ask here! Basically, what kind of power supply should he get that can objectively and subjectively handle two HD 4870s alongside a relatively beefy build (two HDDs and a 3.0 GHz Core 2 Duo E8400, if I remember correctly, and he’s thinking about overclocking it if he can (AC 7))? I found this cheap one, so what do you guys think? Will it be okay for two 4870s, and is it actually any decent quality? http://www.diskont24.com/product.php...5&cat=0&page=1 He's willing to spend up to $217 to get a sufficiently powerful PSU.
Aha! Exactly. That was actually my top suggestion to him, but then he asked if a CX 400 would even handle the whole setup along with two HDDs. (Specifically, he's asking about running a GeForce GTX 260)
He mentioned he’d grab one now and pick up the second once there's enough time, but honestly, it would be pretty foolish to settle for a weak power supply for the first unit just to buy a beefier one later. He's budgeting roughly $133 for a high-end model—maybe even more if necessary—as long as it can reliably handle both of them
So, what should I suggest he uses to power those two graphics cards along with the rest of his rig? I'm looking for something effective, but let's not go overboard with the price tag, okay?
A friend was asking me what kind of power supply he'd need to run two GeForce GTX 260 cards (separately), and if it's even possible to SLI a GeForce GTX 260 with a different card model entirely.
So, I’ve been reading through some tech forums and saw some chatter suggesting that: 1) $576 is actually superior to this one: 2) $590 Which of these is going to provide better gaming performance? I'm working with a 20-inch monitor, so what's the actual difference here, and is it even worth the switch? My goal is to max out every single setting on my 20-inch screen. Price isn't really an issue since the gap between them is negligible.
Of course it isn't working if you haven't installed the drivers—either run an update or just download them yourself! And make sure you grab the drivers specifically for Vista; if something still won't behave, just toggle on compatibility mode!
Which one wins on cooling, raw performance, and speed:
or
??? Ignore the price tag entirely. I shouldn't even have to mention this since it shouldn't matter, but for context: I'm using a 20-inch monitor. Mainly for gaming.
Let me refresh this (if it hasn't been updated already):
We just got official word that there won't be another beta for Windows 7; instead, the next version on deck is the Release Candidate, which should wrap up the feature set. Even so, people are already guessing when it will drop. The most specific prediction came from a blog run by a Microsoft partner in Sweden, claiming, and I quote, "Early April, after CES, comes the RC," which basically means the RC should arrive in early April following CES.
That same report also speculates on the launch date for the final RTM (Release to Manufacturing) version—October 3, 2009.
It's probably too early to call the exact date for the final build, but since April is right around the corner and the public beta is looking pretty stable, it might actually be true. If that’s the case, it's going to be a massive hit for American Microsoft employees, because this year's WinDays will have an incredibly relevant and heavy-hitting theme.
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And some financial speculation:
Windows 7 pricing rumors 07 FEB Written by rundesa Source: www.tomshardware.com Category: Other . Even though Microsoft hasn't officially announced or released the price for the upcoming Windows 7, plenty of websites have already started speculating. The first to jump on this was a German site called Windows Secrets, which claims prices will start at $199.95 for Windows 7 Starter. That same site expects the Home Basic version to go for $259.95, Professional for $299.95, and Ultimate for $319.95. Shortly after, Ars Technica also published an article regarding the pricing for the newest operating system. Interestingly, they reported the exact same prices as the Germans, though they noted their source isn't entirely reliable.
What is certain is that the price for Windows 7 Starter will hover around $200. This version of Windows will come with certain limitations, such as being able to run only three applications simultaneously, offering lower resolutions, lacking live thumbnail previews, and having limited processor support. This version is intended for budget laptops.
Here’s my take on the issue mentioned above; I reinstalled Windows 7 using an active ISO burner at 2x speed (I could have gone with 1x, but I didn't feel like waiting around), and it WORKS! So, if anyone runs into those installation errors—you know, the "missing files" or "damaged files" messages—just burn the disc again at 2x speed and that's IT! Thanks, everyone.
The beta has been great; I've been running it for a few weeks now, and honestly, it beats Windows XP SP3 in so many ways. It’s faster and lighter on resources than Vista, though it isn't perfect. For instance, some antivirus software isn't compatible yet, there are issues with MP3cama (though that's fixable), and driver support is still hit-or-miss. But considering this is just a beta, Windows 7 is hands down the best version of Windows—and the best OS—ever made.
Aha! I've got Ashampoo Burning ROM on hand, so hopefully that does the trick! I really can't be bothered dealing with Nero—the whole download, installation, and crack process sounds like a massive headache. I'll give it a shot and let you guys know if it works! Thanks.
I carved out a 20 GB partition (New Volume, everything looks fine), and when I attempt to install—not an upgrade, but the other option you see mentioned online—it starts up, copies files, and moves on to "Installing." But right when it hits 11%, my CD drive starts making this loud buzzing noise and slows down; then it buzzes again, slows down again (like it’s struggling to do something but just can't), and after a while, while still stuck at 11%, it throws a "missing file" error and tells me to try again... and it just keeps looping like that! I even reset my BIOS to default settings and tried again, but nothing changed. I formatted the partition using the Windows 7 installation options, yet the result is identical. It always freezes at 11%, and honestly, I'm at a total loss here.
That isn't even working! But whatever, here's what I'm actually dealing with now; I burned Windows 7 7000 onto a DVD, then installed it on my laptop. After that, I tried using that same damn DVD to install it on my desktop. I set up a partition on my D drive, formatted it, and the installation started fine, but once it hit 30%, it threw an error, froze everything, and forced a hard reboot! What the hell is the issue?