[H] Video card suggestions please
Hello THG, A few years ago, with the help of some of you, I put together a game system which has served me well. I don't want to lay out for a new system this year, maybe in another year or so. I mainly play WoW and STO. However, I do play some Steam games, FPS, RTS, etc. I thought, I would purchase a new video card to boost performance - as the rest of the system seems to be serving me well. Here's what I have: WinXP Pro SP3 32 bit Intel E6850 (3 GHz) 4GB memory (I know XP limit) (3) WD 740 Raptors Gigabyte Intel P35 Chipset (P35-DS3P) Samsung 244T MSI ATI 1GB 4870 What would be a good card to go with for upgrade - strongly prefer a nVidia solution this time... I understand WoW is CPU limited but I think STO (my current addiction) could use a better card but the rest of my specs are good. (?) All advice is welcomed. -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key... ...now these points of data make a beautiful line...
Re: [H] Video card suggestions please
Your 4870 is still pretty capable, to get something that meaningfully outperforms it you're looking at a radeon 5850/5870, or an Nvidia GTX470/480 On 6 Apr 2010, at 17:31, Joe User wrote: Hello THG, A few years ago, with the help of some of you, I put together a game system which has served me well. I don't want to lay out for a new system this year, maybe in another year or so. I mainly play WoW and STO. However, I do play some Steam games, FPS, RTS, etc. I thought, I would purchase a new video card to boost performance - as the rest of the system seems to be serving me well. Here's what I have: WinXP Pro SP3 32 bit Intel E6850 (3 GHz) 4GB memory (I know XP limit) (3) WD 740 Raptors Gigabyte Intel P35 Chipset (P35-DS3P) Samsung 244T MSI ATI 1GB 4870 What would be a good card to go with for upgrade - strongly prefer a nVidia solution this time... I understand WoW is CPU limited but I think STO (my current addiction) could use a better card but the rest of my specs are good. (?) All advice is welcomed. -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key... ...now these points of data make a beautiful line...
Re: [H] Old Floppy Drives-Closed
The Old Floppy Drive thread is now CLOSED. OK. I reply to my last receipt. Mark's. Thank you to Mark, Anthony, jmccraw, Steve, Bino, gibney, Rick Glazer, FORC5, JRS. Now have 2 USB floppy drives. All of you were so correct. Sorry I was so thick-headed.. :) Shocked how well they do business. I'll probably toss them in ~15yrs! Long live our LIST! TNX. I now have so much more stuff for my Big Red Trash Bin. LOL! (some drives, some disks, and, lots of cables!) It will be a really good Spring! Thank you, Duncan On 04/01/2010 11:28, Mark Dodge wrote: Ditto to the several hundred, I do not know why I'm still hanging on, even my three year old laptop doesn't have a floppy drive. Mark Dodge MD Computers Houston, TX -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of FORC5 Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 1:47 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Old Floppy Drives moved into a new house and just threw away several hundred floppies, some maybe even collectable ( old games like doom and Wolfenstein 3d) :'( fp At 09:31 AM 3/30/2010, DSinc Poked the stick with: Anthony, Yes, I saw this model and another model from Nippon Labs. Problem is that both of these still require the eide FD cable. Not completely usb. I am considering the Iomega Silver model, N82E16821108201, $34.99. I'd like NOT to try Sabrent or Rosewill again! Duncan On 03/30/2010 09:38, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: And then there is this on newegg: BYTECC BT-146 All-in-one Internal USB2.0 connector Card Reader w/ Floppy Drive - Retail Item #: N82E16820192022 On 3/29/2010 8:10 PM, DSinc wrote: Anthony, Yes, I do. I'd like to believe that there is really nothing I might ever need again, but, just do not know yet. I am still working to be Floppy-Free. USB floppy drive? Do tell :) Think that is what I now seek!!! LOL! Duncan On 03/29/2010 19:31, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: You actually still have files saved on Floppies? None of my machines have floppies. Why not a USB floppy drive? On 3/29/2010 7:18 PM, DSinc wrote: I assume that old 3.5in 1.44MB floppy drives use the old eide interface. And, I am now noticing new m/b's that do not have a floppy connector. OK. I understand. Is there any kind of external conversion box (eide-usb) I can use to keep a NEW working Sony/TEAC 3.5in floppy drive around for some time. Yes, I do so know that I should have converted all my old floppies to usb sticks years ago. Fine. I'm late with this, also! Sue me! It seems that I am finding out what the life of Sony/TEAC floppy drives useful life may be. All mine are 12-15 (or more!) yrs old! Wondering? Duncan No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2778 - Release Date: 03/29/10 14:32:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2778 - Release Date: 03/29/10 14:32:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2779 - Release Date: 03/29/10 23:32:00
[H] Swiffer Sheets really do work!
I just do not recall who suggested the Swiffer Sweeper Sheets. Sorry. They really do work! Yes, it takes some time to cut the sheets to fit my frames. And, there is some trash post cut. I now have 5yrs worth of future filters! And, these sheets filter so much better than the oem ?washable? foam. I will now begin retrofitting all my Lian-Li cases. Cheap fix. Works well. So far, I see little harm to air-flow. Test machine running temps have not changed. Fan rpms have not changed either. Mikey likes it! Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Video card suggestions please
Sounds like you have a more than adequate video card right now so why upgrade? You want an Nvidia solution then go with the 480 which is overkill in every way possible (heat, energy, noise etc.). AMD is a different matter entirely and Nvidia can claim fastest video card on the planet but it will take another die shrink to become competitive with Ati. Look for the 3rd or 4th quarter and Nvidia will have something worth your hard earned money. Of course, AMD will be coming out with new hardware by then as well. Poor Nvidia just can't seem to catch a break by spreading themselves too thinly with all their other projects.. On 4/6/2010 11:31 AM, Joe User wrote: Hello THG, A few years ago, with the help of some of you, I put together a game system which has served me well. I don't want to lay out for a new system this year, maybe in another year or so. I mainly play WoW and STO. However, I do play some Steam games, FPS, RTS, etc. I thought, I would purchase a new video card to boost performance - as the rest of the system seems to be serving me well. Here's what I have: WinXP Pro SP3 32 bit Intel E6850 (3 GHz) 4GB memory (I know XP limit) (3) WD 740 Raptors Gigabyte Intel P35 Chipset (P35-DS3P) Samsung 244T MSI ATI 1GB 4870 What would be a good card to go with for upgrade - strongly prefer a nVidia solution this time... I understand WoW is CPU limited but I think STO (my current addiction) could use a better card but the rest of my specs are good. (?) All advice is welcomed.
Re: [H] Old Floppy Drives-Closed
I just sold quantity 5 3.5 floppy drives on Ebay for $.50 plus shipping. Not really worth it but at least someone will get some use out of them and I don't have to suffer guilt throwing them into the land fill or letting them clutter up the place. I got my 1st PC in 1994 with a floppy drive and had my last PC with a floppy in 2010. Now what do I do with those disks that I have? LOL On 4/6/2010 6:47 PM, DSinc wrote: The Old Floppy Drive thread is now CLOSED. OK. I reply to my last receipt. Mark's. Thank you to Mark, Anthony, jmccraw, Steve, Bino, gibney, Rick Glazer, FORC5, JRS. Now have 2 USB floppy drives. All of you were so correct. Sorry I was so thick-headed.. :) Shocked how well they do business. I'll probably toss them in ~15yrs! Long live our LIST! TNX. I now have so much more stuff for my Big Red Trash Bin. LOL! (some drives, some disks, and, lots of cables!) It will be a really good Spring! Thank you, Duncan On 04/01/2010 11:28, Mark Dodge wrote: Ditto to the several hundred, I do not know why I'm still hanging on, even my three year old laptop doesn't have a floppy drive. Mark Dodge MD Computers Houston, TX -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of FORC5 Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 1:47 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Old Floppy Drives moved into a new house and just threw away several hundred floppies, some maybe even collectable ( old games like doom and Wolfenstein 3d) :'( fp At 09:31 AM 3/30/2010, DSinc Poked the stick with: Anthony, Yes, I saw this model and another model from Nippon Labs. Problem is that both of these still require the eide FD cable. Not completely usb. I am considering the Iomega Silver model, N82E16821108201, $34.99. I'd like NOT to try Sabrent or Rosewill again! Duncan On 03/30/2010 09:38, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: And then there is this on newegg: BYTECC BT-146 All-in-one Internal USB2.0 connector Card Reader w/ Floppy Drive - Retail Item #: N82E16820192022 On 3/29/2010 8:10 PM, DSinc wrote: Anthony, Yes, I do. I'd like to believe that there is really nothing I might ever need again, but, just do not know yet. I am still working to be Floppy-Free. USB floppy drive? Do tell :) Think that is what I now seek!!! LOL! Duncan On 03/29/2010 19:31, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: You actually still have files saved on Floppies? None of my machines have floppies. Why not a USB floppy drive? On 3/29/2010 7:18 PM, DSinc wrote: I assume that old 3.5in 1.44MB floppy drives use the old eide interface. And, I am now noticing new m/b's that do not have a floppy connector. OK. I understand. Is there any kind of external conversion box (eide-usb) I can use to keep a NEW working Sony/TEAC 3.5in floppy drive around for some time. Yes, I do so know that I should have converted all my old floppies to usb sticks years ago. Fine. I'm late with this, also! Sue me! It seems that I am finding out what the life of Sony/TEAC floppy drives useful life may be. All mine are 12-15 (or more!) yrs old! Wondering? Duncan No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2778 - Release Date: 03/29/10 14:32:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2778 - Release Date: 03/29/10 14:32:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2779 - Release Date: 03/29/10 23:32:00
Re: [H] Old Floppy Drives-Closed
I'd still like to hear if anyone runs across such a thing in a 5 1/4 :) -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 4:48 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Old Floppy Drives-Closed The Old Floppy Drive thread is now CLOSED. OK. I reply to my last receipt. Mark's. Thank you to Mark, Anthony, jmccraw, Steve, Bino, gibney, Rick Glazer, FORC5, JRS. Now have 2 USB floppy drives. All of you were so correct. Sorry I was so thick-headed.. :) Shocked how well they do business. I'll probably toss them in ~15yrs! Long live our LIST! TNX. I now have so much more stuff for my Big Red Trash Bin. LOL! (some drives, some disks, and, lots of cables!) It will be a really good Spring! Thank you, Duncan On 04/01/2010 11:28, Mark Dodge wrote: Ditto to the several hundred, I do not know why I'm still hanging on, even my three year old laptop doesn't have a floppy drive. Mark Dodge MD Computers Houston, TX -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of FORC5 Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 1:47 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Old Floppy Drives moved into a new house and just threw away several hundred floppies, some maybe even collectable ( old games like doom and Wolfenstein 3d) :'( fp At 09:31 AM 3/30/2010, DSinc Poked the stick with: Anthony, Yes, I saw this model and another model from Nippon Labs. Problem is that both of these still require the eide FD cable. Not completely usb. I am considering the Iomega Silver model, N82E16821108201, $34.99. I'd like NOT to try Sabrent or Rosewill again! Duncan On 03/30/2010 09:38, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: And then there is this on newegg: BYTECC BT-146 All-in-one Internal USB2.0 connector Card Reader w/ Floppy Drive - Retail Item #: N82E16820192022 On 3/29/2010 8:10 PM, DSinc wrote: Anthony, Yes, I do. I'd like to believe that there is really nothing I might ever need again, but, just do not know yet. I am still working to be Floppy-Free. USB floppy drive? Do tell :) Think that is what I now seek!!! LOL! Duncan On 03/29/2010 19:31, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: You actually still have files saved on Floppies? None of my machines have floppies. Why not a USB floppy drive? On 3/29/2010 7:18 PM, DSinc wrote: I assume that old 3.5in 1.44MB floppy drives use the old eide interface. And, I am now noticing new m/b's that do not have a floppy connector. OK. I understand. Is there any kind of external conversion box (eide-usb) I can use to keep a NEW working Sony/TEAC 3.5in floppy drive around for some time. Yes, I do so know that I should have converted all my old floppies to usb sticks years ago. Fine. I'm late with this, also! Sue me! It seems that I am finding out what the life of Sony/TEAC floppy drives useful life may be. All mine are 12-15 (or more!) yrs old! Wondering? Duncan No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2778 - Release Date: 03/29/10 14:32:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2778 - Release Date: 03/29/10 14:32:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2779 - Release Date: 03/29/10 23:32:00
Re: [H] Video card suggestions please
Hello Stan, Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 7:31:54 PM, you wrote: Sounds like you have a more than adequate video card right now so why upgrade? You want an Nvidia solution then go with the 480 which is overkill in every way possible (heat, energy, noise etc.). AMD is a different matter entirely and Nvidia can claim fastest video card on the planet but it will take another die shrink to become competitive with Ati. Look for the 3rd or 4th quarter and Nvidia will have something worth your hard earned money. Of course, AMD will be coming out with new hardware by then as well. Poor Nvidia just can't seem to catch a break by spreading themselves too thinly with all their other projects.. Hello James, Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 11:47:45 AM, you wrote: Your 4870 is still pretty capable, to get something that meaningfully outperforms it you're looking at a radeon 5850/5870, or an Nvidia GTX470/480 Thanks guys. I think I will sit tight another year or two. My reason for upgrading was that STO lags a bit for me in ground missions and I cannot run the game video at full - one step below is fine though. I can deal with it. I'll check again at the end of the year. Appreciate your time. -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key... ...now these points of data make a beautiful line...
