After using the drive cleaner .... which ATI driver, please?
bistro and Train: Thanks for the newer links, the mental support and the peace of mind in choosing to do this as a last resort in trying to fix that frapping $400 wasted ATI $$.
Question if I may?
Once I've cleaned the older ATI drivers OFF this thing, would you kindly confirm that this is the correct newer driver that I oughta install?
Look here if you would and double check my thinking please?:
http://downloads.guru3d.com/ATI-Cata...load-2193.html
XP, 32 bit with SP-3 is what I'm using.
The only hesitation I have is that when ATI 1st introduced the versions above 7.xxxx, it was for Vista (they confirmed that...after the fact, of course). :mad:
Altered since then.....some months ago.
I've got the newer card on order from newegg thanks to lgbpop, so I have 30 days to see for SURE that my X850XT Platinum is indeed fubared physically (or) is a driver/software problem.
Your confirmation would be mucho appreciated guys.
If this works, I'm $100 closer (if I ever get that rebate while I'm still alive) to buying what I really want ;) :
A new machine with this smoker as the heart.
Man....... it's fun to dream. :D
Thanks again for the time guys, and anyone else who cares to add their $.02.
Steve_83
SMILE and let us know if it worked..."Train"
:D
Finally got the new Powercolor Card installed, up and running. :)
Just an FYI for those who assisted me.....
One Huge Thank You!
Looks somewhat better but needs the usual tweaking.
Off to bed. (whew)
Steve_83
My hat's off to the fellow drs in this post who took the time! :p
This place Kicks A** !
** PowerColor REBATES ARE Theft By Deception **
I'm like most people who've been around the block on FRAPPING REBATES.
:mad:
This one was: ANOTHER SCAM! :mad:
I KNOW because I have copies, and the original box it was cut from!........but Power Color Claims they didn't get the UPC code that I cut from the box 14 weeks ago, now gone forever......and I suspect they planned it that way.
So fellow VDR members:
I AM FINISHED with this Taiwanese ATI wannabe Company, and Shame on Newegg for even selling their Cr**
Quote:
What does lil ol innocence newegg say?
"Send us what you sent them and we will review it."
It Doesn't Take anyone more idiotic than 38_evetS to determine.......There's ONLY 1) UPC Code per BOX!
I could care less if Newegg is a few bucks cheaper.
I'm NEVER.....EVER.....spending a single plug nickel at that piece of online 'puter store.
If you're a smart buyer, you'll do the same, or get sca-rued like I DID.
PO'd_83 :mad:
