Recent Posts SimHQ Forums en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:03:38 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm 5 guod Hardware & Software Hardware & Software http://simhq.com/forum/images/general/default/rss_icon.gif http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm Help, my PC won't post the first time http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905299.html#Post2905299 mucat
on: Yesterday at 10:14 PM

Update:

So I ordered a PSU (TX750) because it only takes a week for a new PSU to come and RMA videocard takes at least 2 weeks.

While I was waiting for the new PSU to come, I removed the 4870 and leave only 1 stick of ram and used the onboard video again. I got the same no post problem. And the problem is getting more random (sometimes it took many trials to boot to window.)

New PSU came today and after I installed the new PSU. I got the same problem. Onboard video only with no post. However, the few times I tried, I can start the computer at 2nd trial. Sometimes, if I got no post, I got 1 long beep and 2 short beeps, I googled and it seems to be video problem.

It seems like I have a motherboard problem]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:14:25 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905299.html#Post2905299 so what other options besides Cable...? http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905256.html#Post2905256 SkateZilla
on: Yesterday at 07:31 PM

hrmm, I pay for $29 with Cox, which i think its the 5Mbit/2Mbit Up packages..

I've run tests with powerboost that get over 45Mbit Down and 9Mbit up when I was running the Motorola Extreme Modem (Beta testing it), Dual Channel bonding and 1Gbit Lan from Box to PC = No way to bog the shz down.

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:18 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905256.html#Post2905256 Cyberpower PC: On time? http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905246.html#Post2905246 oldgrognard
on: Yesterday at 07:08 PM

OK, it arrived at 8:30 PM by UPS. Late night delivery. I unpacked it, opened it and checked all the connections and made sure the moving parts moved and didn't have any wiring etc obstructing them. Checked the water cooling for any leaks. Everything looked good.





Look at that water cooling. HUge radiator. I'm glad I didn't pay extra for the "premium wiring " routing and cabling. I don't see what difference it would have made. Clean set-up.





The tower is huge. Much bigger than I expected. The open mesh metal on the side should help prevent the guts from heating. But it will mean more frequent cleaning.

They not only give the original manuals and disks, you get the original packaging. They even give all the extra/replaced parts. Like the large fan which was replaced by the water cooling. All the SLI and Crossfire connections, etc.



Too late tonight to set-up and start. I'll do that first thing in the morning and give a report.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:00 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905246.html#Post2905246 F22 and F35 Hotas http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905206.html#Post2905206 Ltfransky
on: Yesterday at 05:31 PM

I'll bet that those aren't cheap.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:31:47 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905206.html#Post2905206 Why would I want more than 4gigs of RAM? http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905173.html#Post2905173 almccoyjr
on: Yesterday at 04:28 PM

XP32 can access 3.5 +/- of 4GB installed

XP64 can access 128Gb.

I haven't looked into V64 or W7_64.

The primary limiting factors to a "good" VRD are OS and ram support on the board. With something like SuperSpeeds Ramdisk, which I use, the OS is not much of a problem. XP32 "will" have access to all 4GB+ of ram by using RD as an interface. So you can eak-out all of the unmanaged ram for use.

With XP64 its even better with more managed ram support, up to 128GB. The RD software is, in this case, the VRD "drive" and ALL of a program and v-card memory is accessed directly in ram, not between the ram and...whatever.

The major limiting factor to a real killer VRD is board support of ram, the availabe size and type of single ram modules and there cost.

ECS has a couple of boards that support 32GB of ram. ECS is not known for high quality or features, IMO, but with with my X6800 proc, I run at 3.45 on air with multiplier only and FSB at stock 1067, so ECS would not be a problem to use. The caps on the board are not great; they'd have to be replaced. The cost of a "cheap" 8GB module is around +/- $600 and upwards of a $1000 for one with really good specs. So that investment is VERY expensive, at least for me.

The ability to "dump" a complete 20-25GB program into a VRD and run it with full v-card memory access is very appealing. I've done it with up to 4GB program and the performance and efficiency is really something.

I hope DDR2 ram pricing is driven WAY DOWN when DDR3 really takes off. If it does, I'll probably be running an ECS with 32GB and W7Pro in the future, IF DDR2 decent modules are still avialable.

I'll still be running Autocad, Solidworks and other programs off of my hd direct; but VRD will be for flight sims. They'll really "fly" then.

plug_nickel (Al)]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:28:08 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905173.html#Post2905173 Moving folders to another hard drive http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905123.html#Post2905123 almccoyjr
on: Yesterday at 03:00 PM

Originally Posted By: RSColonel_131st
Well, that (and some missing FSX addons) clearly settle the question if I'll ever upgrade.


Once you "know" what to do, it's not much of a hassle. It boils down to what addons you want to try/buy and how they'll integrate with FSX.

Pretty much everything has been tested with SP1.

"Most" everything has been tested with SP2, but your mileage may very.

It seems that Acceleration has caused the most grief with addons; you'll need to do research on those. Your mileage will very.

Probably the best "how to" install link I've ever found is here:
http://www.simforums.comhttp://simhq.com/forumshttp://simhq.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=29041

Please note before hand that the above link is best viewed using IE and not Firefox. There's additional info on some of the major addons that Firefox won't show...sheesh!

FSX is really a great sim and many addons for FSX are rendered much better than in FS9. I have both installed and use them both. Some FS9 files will work in FSX and visa versa, but not all that I like. That's why I fly both.

Hope this helps.

plug_nickel (Al) ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:47 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905123.html#Post2905123 TrackIR5 hat clip vs TrackClip Pro LED's http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905054.html#Post2905054 Bob Church
on: Yesterday at 01:17 PM

Hi scottike,

There's a similar thread over at AvSim, actually. I asked the same question when I got mine and the real deciding factor is whether you're in a lighted room. The reflectors need light to reflect, unless they can get enough ambient light it won't work. The clip provides it's on light and so if you fly in a darkened room it's a necessity.

BTW, do check the test screen where it shows the reflector. If there are blotches on it not related to the reflectors, you've got light coming from behind you and you need to block that. Hanging a blanket or something behind your head to block Window light, etc. is usually enough to fix it up.

Best regards,

- Bob

The StickWorks
http://www.stickworks.com]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:17:08 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2905054.html#Post2905054 Windows 7 search question http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2904977.html#Post2904977 NoUseForAName
on: Yesterday at 10:49 AM

if you open windows explorer and click on Computer (it should have all of your drives listed underneath it), it should search all of your drives. Also you can set the search options by right-clicking on Computer, then click Properties. Click the search tab and set accordingly. I haven't had a problem finding some obscure files yet]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:49:37 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2904977.html#Post2904977 can I run a computer OS from a "HDD dock"??? http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2904887.html#Post2904887 speedbump
on: Yesterday at 08:34 AM

The only bad thing about eSATA is it's usually not run from the native chipset. Like my board uses a Jmicron controller for the eSATA. I would not want to run an OS on a flaky Jmicron chipset.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:34:40 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2904887.html#Post2904887 ATI HD5970 Dual-GPU Reviews http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2904753.html#Post2904753 Allen
on: Yesterday at 05:28 AM

Originally Posted By: dashavingo
...all the other sites, including Tweaktown show the opposite...


I don't have an ironclad "explanation" -- just some thoughts.

I expect the HD5970 at stock speeds to be slower than two HD5870. At Anand it was about the same in one case. That could be due to having a CPU dependent game.

Anand tested both standard speed and overclocked. I do remember from the HD4870X2 vs HD4870 Crossfire that the X2 ran slightly faster when the clock speeds were the same. That was due to an "extra circuit" in the X2. That circuit received notable publicity then.

Overall, when overclocked, performance will depend on the overclock -- may not be the same overclock at every site that does it. Also matters if the game is CPU or GPU dependent.

Hence, slight differences between test sites is reasonable, to me.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:28:50 PST http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2904753.html#Post2904753