Wierd... I think it may have had something to do with what order you install the driver software for ATI's cards. They can be very sensitive to what order things are installed in.
Usually, it's best to install DX9, restart, install display driver & control panel, restart and check AGP Aperture. Then, start up and you're good to go
Remember, chipset drivers can be a pain in the ass as well if you install them wrong. I wouldn't advice on installing DX before the chipset drivers UNLESS the Windows own drivers are good. I'm talking the AGP drivers here but it was/is mainly a Via problem though.
lol its gonna be sweet when i get my christmas present ( 9800XT from what pops said! )
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Straight_ManGeeky, in my own wayNaples, FLIcrontian
edited January 2004
For gaming and bench competitions, NOT the gainward ti4800, not even the SE. You do not want to know my AquaMark3D score, but I refuse to run nothing else while benching so it was definitely under 20K. I like BENCH-UNDER-LOAD....
But,the Feb 2004 issue of CPU (Computer Power User) has a bereakdown of cards in your price range that you might want to look at before you buy.... If the CPU Mag site will let you get there, try http://www.cpumag.com/cpufeb04/vidcards/ for the online version of the reviews. The FX 5700 and FX 5900 (interestingly, look at the eVGA.com FX 5900 SE, which is at street of $199.00 right now) can be had for about 200.00 street, and you might look at an ASUS Radeon 9600 XT also.
No i cant i got it from a friend for free. I am looking for a good card under 200 bucks I am looking at the ti4800 by gainward. what do you guys think I should get?
No i cant i got it from a friend for free. I am looking for a good card under 200 bucks I am looking at the ti4800 by gainward. what do you guys think I should get?
Keep combing the refurb section I saw an ATi brand 9800pro128 for $218 but are out of stock ATM.
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Usually, it's best to install DX9, restart, install display driver & control panel, restart and check AGP Aperture. Then, start up and you're good to go
Glad you fixed it Gnome.
That's the order I usually end up installing everything in
But,the Feb 2004 issue of CPU (Computer Power User) has a bereakdown of cards in your price range that you might want to look at before you buy.... If the CPU Mag site will let you get there, try http://www.cpumag.com/cpufeb04/vidcards/ for the online version of the reviews. The FX 5700 and FX 5900 (interestingly, look at the eVGA.com FX 5900 SE, which is at street of $199.00 right now) can be had for about 200.00 street, and you might look at an ASUS Radeon 9600 XT also.