Spare gpu for me?

[toni007]

Hi all
I live in Croatia.
In poor country and i dont have money for new gpu
thats very bad because i want to play sh3 badly.
and i have biggest lag ever in gameplay
so iam asking somone of you guys here,does anyone of you have gpu
which is not using/spare which can run silent hunter 3 fine?

Heres my configuration:

1.CPU:Intel e1500 dual core 2.2ghz
2.RAM:2gb
3.GPU:Intel g31/33 (gma3100)

Intel gma 3100 is very bad card and i cant play anything behind 2004-2005.
So please if anyone who have spare gpu,please contact me i would be very happy :)

Thx all and Merry Christmas! :woot:

[toni007]

Update:

-Need pci x16 slot card.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Come on guys, anyone with an old PCI-e card they've just got sat on a shelf gathering dust to help this chap play a great game?

[Jimbuna]

I had a clearout before xmas but can't honestly say if I had one there.

What is the approximate cost of said component?

[Gerald]

You get one for £25-35.

[Jimbuna]

You get one for £25-35.

Really :hmmm:

Come on guys, anyone with an old PCI-e card they've just got sat on a shelf gathering dust to help this chap play a great game?

You got a UK link?

Edit: Preferably via SS Amazon

[Gerald]

Link for PCI-E Card,http://www.dustin.se/xgroup/12124/pci-e-amd/

[Jimbuna]

How am I supposed to understand that :doh:

[Gerald]

You can see the prices in red text on the right, and the prices are in SEK and then, convert them to any currency,:yep:

[Jimbuna]

Not what I was after but nevermind.

[Gerald]

ASUS RADEON HD5450 1GB DDR3 PCI-E VGA/DVI/HDMI SILENT,Cost 299:-(SEK) are approx,around £33.

[Jimbuna]

ASUS RADEON HD5450 1GB DDR3 PCI-E VGA/DVI/HDMI SILENT,Cost 299:-(SEK) are approx,around £33.

Yes I appreciate that but the means of purchase and posting is what I'm after.

[Jimbuna]

Hi all
I live in Croatia.
In poor country and i dont have money for new gpu
thats very bad because i want to play sh3 badly.
and i have biggest lag ever in gameplay
so iam asking somone of you guys here,does anyone of you have gpu
which is not using/spare which can run silent hunter 3 fine?

Heres my configuration:

1.CPU:Intel e1500 dual core 2.2ghz
2.RAM:2gb
3.GPU:Intel g31/33 (gma3100)

Intel gma 3100 is very bad card and i cant play anything behind 2004-2005.
So please if anyone who have spare gpu,please contact me i would be very happy :)

Thx all and Merry Christmas! :woot:

Which of these via SubSim is the correct one?

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ASUS+RADEON+HD5450+1GB+DDR3+PCI-E+VGA%2FDVI%2FHDMI+SILENT

[Gerald]

http://www.amazon.com/PowerColor-Radeon-HD5450-PCI-Express-GBK3-SH/dp/B00372X8UC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1356725034&sr=8-2&keywords=ASUS+RADEON+HD5450+1GB+DDR3+PCI-E+VGA%2FDVI%2FHDMI+SILENT

$26.99, but go through the portal from Amazon UK...for lower shipping cost.

[Jimbuna]

I'll await his response me thinks

[Herr-Berbunch]

toni007 doesn't have the means, I think, to buy one, and is wondering if some kind soul has one spare which they could send to him.

[Jimbuna]

toni007 doesn't have the means, I think, to buy one, and is wondering if some kind soul has one spare which they could send to him.

I'm happy to send him one through the SS Amazon portal provided I'm convinced the kit is correct and suitable.

[danasan]

Please be careful...

http://www.amazon.com/PowerColor-Radeon-HD5450-PCI-Express-GBK3-SH/dp/B00372X8UC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1356725034&sr=8-2&keywords=ASUS+RADEON+HD5450+1GB+DDR3+PCI-E+VGA%2FDVI%2FHDMI+SILENT

From the description it is said to not being compatible to PCI - E Version 1 or 2 ( Bus: PCI-Express x16 Version 2.1 (does not support version 1.0 or 2.0)).

It normally should be, but who knows...:doh:

[toni007]

Hi all thx for fast reply,
iam really desperate.
however
i will need pcix16 with lower consumation power as my PSU is only 300 watts and
its unbranded PSU which is even worse and it says total OP 180w.
This is bad,but my friend i know has psu he will give me 400 watt one
so there should not be problem with hd 5450 1gb
my Motherboard is ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI
im not sure if this motherboard will support that graphic card so can anyone check this out for me?
Thx all ;)

[toni007]

and it says on cpu-z memory ddr2 dont know what this means.

[toni007]

and it says on cpu-z memory ddr2 dont know what this means.

ow that is RAM...
my computer supports which ddr gpus?

[toni007]

here is about my motherboard i cant read because my internet is so slow...

http://www.shrani.si/f/n/kW/7JCu2yC/e4555p5kpl-am-in-roem-si.pdf

[Jimbuna]

I have your PM toni007 but am reluctant to act until I know the piece of kit is the correct one for you.

Hopefully Herr-Berbunch will be around soon to assist in identifying said kit.

After that all I need do is identify via the SS portal on Amazon.com and ensure they will post to Croatia?

[toni007]

I have your PM toni007 but am reluctant to act until I know the piece of kit is the correct one for you.

Hopefully Herr-Berbunch will be around soon to assist in identifying said kit.

After that all I need do is identify via the SS portal on Amazon.com and ensure they will post to Croatia?

Hi,dont need to hurry.:up:

Iam only concerned about my cheap PSU which is old 4 years and it should die in few months max.

It says 300 watt on psu but its fake.
below that says 170w total output.
so that means its 170 watt psu no 300?
also +12v rails have only 10 ampers which is terrible.
But i have backup plan with PSUs,my frend has one 400 watt so i will try it :)

[toni007]

And i dont know if amazon.com ships outside of US

Maybe you should try amazon.co.uk,amazon.fr,amazon.ge

because those countries are much closer to croatia?

[Herr-Berbunch]

Most generous, Jim. I'll refund you the postage for my part. May be cheaper to get UK delivery and post it on?

Just checking details now, but on phone so not the quickest job . . .

[Fubar2Niner]

I have a Gainward 8800 GTX Golden Sample gathering dust here. Only thing that concerns me is the power draw ( up to 185w ).

@H-B, specs are here;
http://www.gpureview.com/GeForce-8800-GTX-card-474.html

Would you check em out for compatibility, I'm sure all is fine if only our friend can supply enough power !

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Jimbuna]

Most generous, Jim. I'll refund you the postage for my part. May be cheaper to get UK delivery and post it on?

Just checking details now, but on phone so not the quickest job . . .
In your own good time HB, no mad hurry....we will get him sorted in the finest SS tradition.

[Jimbuna]

I have a Gainward 8800 GTX Golden Sample gathering dust here. Only thing that concerns me is the power draw ( up to 185w ).

@H-B, specs are here;
http://www.gpureview.com/GeForce-8800-GTX-card-474.html

Would you check em out for compatibility, I'm sure all is fine if only our friend can supply enough power !

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Could be on a winner here but best wait on HB coming back.

Mega lazy here...just go to an ex-colleagues pooter shop, give him my spec requirements and ask him when I should collect :88)

[Fubar2Niner]

Could be on a winner here but best wait on HB coming back.

Mega lazy here...just go to an ex-colleagues pooter shop, give him my spec requirements and ask him when I should collect :88)

Don't worry Jim, I been there mate :haha:, then started building myself. I don't think it's ever worked out cheaper, but at least I know what parts are bundled ;)

Like I say this GPU should suit down to the ground I'm just a tad unsure about that mobo, can't find too much detail re the PCI-E, and of course the PSU, I had it running in a 1000w SLI rig.


Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

got 2 psus which one is better?

both are crap but which one of them is better?

first one which iam using now

http://i48.tinypic.com/9an59e.jpg

and second one older but seems better(made in 2003,:haha:)

http://postimage.org/image/mulrp7801/

[toni007]

2nd one should work with hd 5450?

MS is one of the worst PSU ever.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Fubar -that card would be great, but I work out its needs nearly 15A 12V rail, but I could be wrong.

Need to know the info on the 400W PSU.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Right, just seen pics, I reckon the 400W should be fine with 16A on the 12V rail as long as its not trying to power many other things (multiple drives, 3rd party fans, all busy at the same time!).

:woot:

All systems go, go, go.

Fubar, I'll still refund postage if you want as if already offered.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Toni - what ram do you currently have installed and what operating system (inc 32- or 64-bit)?

[Fubar2Niner]

Right, just seen pics, I reckon the 400W should be fine with 16A on the 12V rail as long as its not trying to power many other things (multiple drives, 3rd party fans, all busy at the same time!).

:woot:

All systems go, go, go.

Fubar, I'll still refund postage if you want as if already offered.

I need to get some info from Toni now mate, sending PM in a couple mins. If this all goes well I'll hit the postie soona s it opens Monday

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

Toni - what ram do you currently have installed and what operating system (inc 32- or 64-bit)?

I have 2gb of ram

and windows xp sp3 student edition, i think.

dont know about 32 or 64 bit where can find this info?

[Fubar2Niner]

PM sent.

As a student edition it's my guess it's 32-bit.

[Herr-Berbunch]

As a student edition it's my guess it's 32-bit.

I'd guess you'd guess right.

I'll dig around work and see if there's still some spare RAM suitable for your mobo.

[Fubar2Niner]

........

I'll dig around work and see if there's still some spare RAM suitable for your mobo.

Bloody good show H-B, all systems go this end, I have toni007 addy and email. I'll slap this bugger in the post first thing Monday :yep:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Fubar2Niner]

New PM sent toni

[toni007]

thanks all for helping,most thanks to fubar :wah::wah: :woot::woot:

[Fubar2Niner]

thanks all for helping,most thanks to fubar :wah::wah: :woot::woot:

Don't cry mate, it's time to celebrate :Kaleun_Party::Kaleun_Cheers::Kaleun_Cheers: :Kaleun_Party:

:yeah:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

Don't cry mate, it's time to celebrate :Kaleun_Party::Kaleun_Cheers::Kaleun_Cheers: :Kaleun_Party:

:yeah:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

:woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::w oot::woot::woot::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Does anyone know of another forum that'd do this?

[Jimbuna]

Go to check the boys house and you two scallywags get scheming together and come up with a successful outcome :rock::rock::rock:

@Fubar

I presume you have a Paypal account...PM me the details and I'll contribute financially :yep:

I salute you both as I'm sure toni is :salute:

[toni007]

subsim.com is the BEST!

many salutes to fubar! :salute::salute::salute:

[Fubar2Niner]

@Jim & H-B thanks for the financial help offers Sirs :salute:

Lets see what this bugger weighs in at first. I sent a pair of bolt cutters to Florida for a pal a couple years back, IIRC it only came to around £35 and that was courier, (bloody big bolt cutters too ;) ) Appreciate the thought chaps :up:

This is some forum isn't it, hats off shipmates !

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Jimbuna]

You knows where I is :03:

[toni007]

Hopefully my post office dont charge me too much for transport :salute:

[danasan]

The 8800 GTX is a performance monster compaired to the 5450. I guess you would need 5 of the 5450 to beat 1 8800 GTX in SH3 gaming. And best of all, it is PCIE 16x and will fit fine. Good luck with the card.

[toni007]

we have found a problem my old PSU from 2003

does not have 6 pin connector so i will probably need to use 2 of these

http://www.msy.com.au/pimages/cable/4pinto6pin.jpg

4 to 6 pin adapter

-waiting for fubars reply-

[Jimbuna]

Thats an easy fixed problem...as you've just posted.

[toni007]

yeah,i have 4x4 pin connectors which are not used
and i can use them as 4to 6 pin adapter :)

[Jimbuna]

I've used them myself in the past but confirmation will be along as soon as he returns.

[HundertzehnGustav]

Joining In the frey...

where are we at?
whart is the GPU? what is the PSU?
digging around my Drawers i have an ATI X1650 GPU here
http://techreport.com/r.x/radeon-x1650xt/card.jpg

that would fit, but no PSU :-/
and the PSU indicated is 350 minimum.
Can renew the Paste on the GPU and maybe supply a RAM stick or two.

can we have a complete rundown/List of the Machine parts, to see if anything else is needed?

[Jimbuna]

Joining In the frey...

where are we at?
whart is the GPU? what is the PSU?
digging around my Drawers i have an ATI X1650 GPU here
http://techreport.com/r.x/radeon-x1650xt/card.jpg

that would fit, but no PSU :-/
and the PSU indicated is 350 minimum.
Can renew the Paste on the GPU and maybe supply a RAM stick or two.

can we have a complete rundown/List of the Machine parts, to see if anything else is needed?

Great input :sunny:

[HundertzehnGustav]

To ask the question to toni07 Directly:

can you open up your PC box and see for me, how many RAM sticks do you have? one or two?

Your machine can have 2x2GB RAM = 4 GB
-->3.5 (+/-) RAM for your Windows

On monday at work i can see if we have some RAM that can be used with your Machine, and i hope i find 2x2GB of RAM to send to you.
Or maybe you only need one...

Thank you for the Link for the Manual, it is good to have this precise information!:)

[Fubar2Niner]

@toni007

You mean like these :

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll293/fubar2niner/DSCN1122.jpg

Fret not mate it's all in hand :salute:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

To ask the question to toni07 Directly:

can you open up your PC box and see for me, how many RAM sticks do you have? one or two?

Your machine can have 2x2GB RAM = 4 GB
-->3.5 (+/-) RAM for your Windows

On monday at work i can see if we have some RAM that can be used with your Machine, and i hope i find 2x2GB of RAM to send to you.
Or maybe you only need one...

Thank you for the Link for the Manual, it is good to have this precise information!:)

I have 1 stick RAM of 2gb

I can use 2x2 gb yes

i currently have 2gb ddr2 RAM

[toni007]

@toni007

You mean like these :

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll293/fubar2niner/DSCN1122.jpg

Fret not mate it's all in hand :salute:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Yes mate those i need :up:

[toni007]

8800 gtx is really good it can run todays games at medium/low settings with average fps.really good card.

If i ever get better psu i might overclock my intel e1500 because 2.2ghz will struggle with games after 2008/2009

anyways salute again to fubar :salute::salute::salute:

[toni007]

Lol my old computer screen 7-9 years can have resolution 1280x1024.
Fujitsu Siemens rules :up:

[toni007]

To ask the question to toni07 Directly:

can you open up your PC box and see for me, how many RAM sticks do you have? one or two?

Your machine can have 2x2GB RAM = 4 GB
-->3.5 (+/-) RAM for your Windows

On monday at work i can see if we have some RAM that can be used with your Machine, and i hope i find 2x2GB of RAM to send to you.
Or maybe you only need one...

Thank you for the Link for the Manual, it is good to have this precise information!:)

Well,if you have spared ram,send it why not? :D

Remember that i use ddr2.
or this does not matter?

[Fubar2Niner]

@toni007

My guess is you're going to need one of these too:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WkuTAGiKL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

?

Best regards.

Fubar2Nner

[Jimbuna]

@toni007

My guess is you're going to need one of these too:


?

Best regards.

Fubar2Nner

Just thinking a little outside the box....how about burning GWX, Commander and the cfg onto a disc? :hmm2:

[Fubar2Niner]

Just thinking a little outside the box....how about burning GWX, Commander and the cfg onto a disc? :hmm2:

Magnificent idea Jim. I'm on it shipmate :salute:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

Magnificent idea Jim. I'm on it shipmate :salute:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner


Iam only afraid about that 400 watt psu which is not very reliable and iam afraid as soon as i put 8800 gtx on that psu it will blow up.

I would not trust on unbranded 400 watt PSU.

I think i will atleast need Corsair 430W for 8800 gtx.

Dont know about those connectors?,never seen them in my life.

Well if you have spared,send it :P

[Jimbuna]

Magnificent idea Jim. I'm on it shipmate :salute:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Nice one....don't forget you've got two offers of financial support which can be enacted upon privately via PM.

[toni007]

And when Unbranded psu blows,or dies it might damage motherboard,graphic card,hard disk,etc...

so im not sure.

[toni007]

Just thinking a little outside the box....how about burning GWX, Commander and the cfg onto a disc? :hmm2:

I dont have GWX,only silent hunter 3 without any mod :sunny::up:

[HundertzehnGustav]

have two of those adapters. :) VGA-DVI with and without the four extra pins :)

if at work i can find a correct DDR2 stick, i will put it on the list of items to send.

The list of Items:
===========================
Available:


Nvidia 8800: check
Electric Connectors: check


needed:


better PSU - none that pseudo 300W stuff. more like the Real 350W stuff.


Optionals:


RAM

[toni007]

have two of those adapters. :) VGA-DVI with and without the four extra pins :)

if at work i can find a correct DDR2 stick, i will put it on the list of items to send.

The list of Items:
===========================
Available:


Nvidia 8800: check
Electric Connectors: check


needed:


better PSU - none that pseudo 300W stuff. more like the Real 350W stuff.


Optionals:


RAM



Yeah better PSU i need,i have that 400 watt too but its unbranded and old and i would not trust it too much...I think atleast corsair 430 w or other brand needed,or atleast 500-600 watt unbranded.
Because unbranded psus lie about watts.

[Fubar2Niner]

Magnificent idea Jim. I'm on it shipmate :salute:


Well this is a bit bloody embaressing, I don't have any jewel cases, I only use spindles :oops: I'll have to use one of those paper envelopes toni, sorry mate.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

Well this is a bit bloody embaressing, I don't have any jewel cases, I only use spindles :oops: I'll have to use one of those paper envelopes toni, sorry mate.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

that is no problem fubar, cheer up :D and salute once again :salute:

[HW3]

Just to add my 2 cents here, if you send tony007 some ram, it might be a good idea to send 2 matched sticks of 2GB ram. I have had problems in the past with ram from 2 different manufactures not working together. I'm not sure if that still hold true with todays ram though.

[Jimbuna]

Just to add my 2 cents here, if you send tony007 some ram, it might be a good idea to send 2 matched sticks of 2GB ram. I have had problems in the past with ram from 2 different manufactures not working together. I'm not sure if that still hold true with todays ram though.

Most definitely...always best to use identical manufacturer :yep:

[HundertzehnGustav]

sure!

but finding 2x2GB will be tough... :)

[Fubar2Niner]

sure!

but finding 2x2GB will be tough... :)


Hold your horses mate, I just remembered I got this I may as well throw in too;

Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 XMS2 PC2-8500C5 TwinX (TWIN2X4096-8500C5D) (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-148-CS)

This box is getting bigger LOL

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

Hold your horses mate, I just remembered I got this I may as well throw in too;

Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 XMS2 PC2-8500C5 TwinX (TWIN2X4096-8500C5D) (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-148-CS)

This box is getting bigger LOL

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

lol :woot::woot:

[toni007]

Hold your horses mate, I just remembered I got this I may as well throw in too;

Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 XMS2 PC2-8500C5 TwinX (TWIN2X4096-8500C5D) (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-148-CS)

This box is getting bigger LOL

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

hope that customs dont charge me xD

think they dont charge below $40-60 dollars value not sure about.

-UPdate-

I think that(but not sure) there is no custom pay for computers,and computer parts.

make sure to send package as gift and if you value it value it below 30$ :P

[Herr-Berbunch]

Blimey Fubar - I'm looking for a 50" plasma telly and a Sony Blu-Ray player - do you have any of those too? :O:

[toni007]

Blimey Fubar - I'm looking for a 50" plasma telly and a Sony Blu-Ray player - do you have any of those too? :O:

lol:haha::haha:

[Fubar2Niner]

Blimey Fubar - I'm looking for a 50" plasma telly and a Sony Blu-Ray player - do you have any of those too? :O:

Sorry H-B

I've always had this thing for never throwing computer parts, and go for LCD they're so much more the "In" thing ;)

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

Sorry H-B

I've always had this thing for never throwing computer parts, and go for LCD they're so much more the "In" thing ;)

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

But Plasmas last longer than LCDs if iam not wrong. :)

[Jimbuna]

Blimey Fubar - I'm looking for a 50" plasma telly and a Sony Blu-Ray player - do you have any of those too? :O:

Too late....those are already enroute to the buna refugee camp :)

[HundertzehnGustav]

looking good.

I have no RAM that i could send - Its all SD and DDR1... :-:timeout:

How cool is this.:D

[Herr-Berbunch]

How cool is this.:D

I say again - name another website where this would happen. :up:

*There probably are some out there, but this is the only one I know of.

[Jimbuna]

Too late for thread of the year :-?

[HundertzehnGustav]

sim-outhouse maybe. another great bunch of guys.

[Fubar2Niner]

The ram I have is not what I thought :( Only 2x1gb sticks :wah: I'm sending it anyway toni as its corsair dominator pro, and prolly faster than you have. It includes a ram cooler too. Sorry to build your hopes.

Just going to hit the postie now, will report back when I'm home.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

The ram I have is not what I thought :( Only 2x1gb sticks :wah: I'm sending it anyway toni as its corsair dominator pro, and prolly faster than you have. It includes a ram cooler too. Sorry to build your hopes.

Just going to hit the postie now, will report back when I'm home.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner


Ok thanks man :salute::salute:

[toni007]

Now only need better PSU :wah:

and i shall join the wolfpack :salute::salute:

[Fubar2Niner]

Operation toni007 is GO !!!

@toni

Parcel is on the way, should take around 5 days give or take a day according to the PO. It will have to be signed for on delivery. I will email you the tracking number, parcel can be tracked on www.parcelforce.com (http://www.parcelforce.com).

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

Operation toni007 is GO !!!

@toni

Parcel is on the way, should take around 5 days give or take a day according to the PO. It will have to be signed for on delivery. I will email you the tracking number, parcel can be tracked on www.parcelforce.com (http://www.parcelforce.com).

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner


Yay!!!!

cant wait to recieve it :D

All thanks to fubar2niner

:sunny::sunny::sunny::salute::salute:

[Jimbuna]

Operation toni007 is GO !!!

@toni

Parcel is on the way, should take around 5 days give or take a day according to the PO. It will have to be signed for on delivery. I will email you the tracking number, parcel can be tracked on www.parcelforce.com (http://www.parcelforce.com).

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner


Nice one matey http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[HundertzehnGustav]

:yeah::yeah::up:

[Fubar2Niner]

Thank you both gents. But I'm sure most would have done the same.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

Thank you both gents. But I'm sure most would have done the same.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Drink for that! :()1::()1:

and salute.:salute::salute:

[toni007]

i have read somewhere that 8800 gtx tend to overheat at intense graphic games.
also have read that they are not very durable,have short life.
Hope that card serverd you well fubar :)

But we shall see as soon as package arrives :D:D:D

[Jimbuna]

i have read somewhere that 8800 gtx tend to overheat at intense graphic games.
also have read that they are not very durable,have short life.

But we shall see as soon as package arrives :D:D:D

Hardly see SH3 fitting into that 'intense' category :doh:

[toni007]

Hardly see SH3 fitting into that 'intense' category :doh:

hmm,with mods?

and what about sh4?

[Jimbuna]

hmm,with mods?

and what about sh4?

SH3 graphics wise is the least demanding.

[toni007]

SH3 graphics wise is the least demanding.

cant wait to play sh3,it must be a great game :up:
i had played it on gma 3100 integrated graphic but its too laggish,unplayable.

[Herr-Berbunch]

cant wait to play sh3,it must be a great game :up:

Oh yes it is! As long as you've got patience, which I know you have, then stalking your prey in the North Atlantic (other bodies of water are available) will be fun.

[Jimbuna]

cant wait to play sh3,it must be a great game :up:
i had played it on gma 3100 integrated graphic but its too laggish,unplayable.

It's even better with GWX added http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/whistle.gif

[Herr-Berbunch]

It's even better with GWX added http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/whistle.gif

Ahem, and Commander.

[Jimbuna]

Ahem, and Commander.

Aye that http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[HundertzehnGustav]

and merchant fleet mod...

[Herr-Berbunch]

and merchant fleet mod...

Then he'll also need the 3 or 4 Gig switch.

The list goes on . . .

[HundertzehnGustav]

I must still admit...

Dubbja Tee Eff!

where are we at with the GPU!
I sense Tony has a Private offer or two from Subsim.(Things going on via PM).
So ... what should i do, wait for a public announcement that a GPU has been chosen?
I do not want to send my GPU away if Tony is already Choosing the 8800 by Nvidia. Or Taking up an offer that has been made in private. Sending two GPUs makes no sense.

so tell me where are we at with the GPU?

Fubartwoniner has sent something. I suspect the RAM sticks.
is that correct?

An Update or complete status info is most welcome.

[danasan]

I am pretty sure the eighty eight (might be as effective as the historical one) is on its way. That's what I read...

"Operation toni007 is GO !!!"

[toni007]

I must still admit...

Dubbja Tee Eff!

where are we at with the GPU!
I sense Tony has a Private offer or two from Subsim.(Things going on via PM).
So ... what should i do, wait for a public announcement that a GPU has been chosen?
I do not want to send my GPU away if Tony is already Choosing the 8800 by Nvidia. Or Taking up an offer that has been made in private. Sending two GPUs makes no sense.

so tell me where are we at with the GPU?


Fubartwoniner has sent something. I suspect the RAM sticks.
is that correct?

An Update or complete status info is most welcome.


Fubar sent 8800 gtx too if iam correct,lets wait for his response.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Fubar has posted his 8800 GTX, including power connectors, and 4 GB of ram. Also, possibly, GWX and Commander (plus cfg) burnt on a disk.

That's my current take on the sitch.

[HundertzehnGustav]

Hope so!:D

[Jimbuna]

Fubar has posted his 8800 GTX, including power connectors, and 4 GB of ram. Also, possibly, GWX and Commander (plus cfg) burnt on a disk.

That's my current take on the sitch.

Rgr that matey http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[Fubar2Niner]

Hi chaps and happy new year. It seems some peeps are confused re the situation. I thought I'd try clear things up a bit........

Parcel on it's way to toni includes:

RAM;
The ram I have is not what I thought :( Only 2x1gb sticks :wah: I'm sending it anyway toni as its corsair dominator pro, and prolly faster than you have. It includes a ram cooler too. Sorry to build your hopes...........


Fubar2Niner

1x Gainward 8800GTX Golden Sample
2x Connectors
1x DVI - VGA converter
1x DVD with GWX3 GOLD
SH3 Commander
SH3 Commander config files

Like I said sorry the ram didn't turn out 4GB the confusion occurred when I looked up my old reciepts. The 4GB was for my brothers build :(

Hope this helps.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Herr-Berbunch]

Hi chaps and happy new year. It seems some peeps are confused re the situation. I thought I'd try clear things up a bit........

Parcel on it's way to toni includes:

RAM;


1x Gainward 8800GTX Golden Sample
2x Connectors
1x DVI - VGA converter
1x DVD with GWX3 GOLD
SH3 Commander
SH3 Commander config files

Like I said sorry the ram didn't turn out 4GB the confusion occurred when I looked up my old reciepts. The 4GB was for my brothers build :(

Hope this helps.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Stirling work, Fubar, stirling work. :Kaleun_Applaud:

[Fubar2Niner]

Many thanks goes also to Herr-Berbunch for his most generous contribution :Kaleun_Cheers::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

Many thanks goes also to Herr-Berbunch for his most generous contribution :Kaleun_Cheers::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner


Many thanks to all of you,mostly to Fubar2Niner
Happy New Year mates :salute:

[HundertzehnGustav]

so that ll bring him up to 3GB. Not a bad situation afterall.
Splendid, Gentlemen, i must say i am most impressed!!

[Jimbuna]

Many thanks goes also to Herr-Berbunch for his most generous contribution :Kaleun_Cheers::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner


Check the notes for forgeries :)

Nice one HB :sunny:

@Fubar

Your PM has come through a tad garbled due to the safeguards of the works system and lock down isn't till midnight tonight so If I'm decyphering correctly.................and in answer to said queries.

The offer remains a yes....only an email addy is required (the one used to identify the individuals account) and funds should be sent as a 'gift' otherwise percentages are taken off for profit reasons.

I'm back home 1600 onwards tomorrow mate.

[Fubar2Niner]

The package is now in Zagreb, it's getting close toni007 ;)

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Herr-Berbunch]

Zagreb! Betonov is closer! At least it's it the right country. :yeah:

[Fubar2Niner]

Just hope their postal service is better than ours mate, else it could land 2 streets away ;)

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Fubar2Niner]

My list of gratitude grows;


Kaleun Jimbuna has also come up trumps in contributing toward this cause.

Many thanks Jim, you and HB certainly took the sweat off.

Respect and Gratitude Kaleuns............. What a way to start 2013 , what a fricken community :salute::salute::salute::salute:.

@Neal.

When you started this community/forum/BB, call it what you will. I think even you may have under estimated what a monster you created.......... :yeah:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Herr-Berbunch]

@Neal.

When you started this community/forum/BB, call it what you will. I think even you may have under estimated what a monster you created..........


I say make Fubar the face of this community, make him the face of the monster.

Roooooar!

[Jimbuna]

SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[Jimbuna]

I say make Fubar the face of this community, make him the face of the monster.

Roooooar!

No problem


http://www.criticallayouts.com/images/rsgallery/original/monkey-0214-1.gif




http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/whistle.gif



http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/greywolftail.gif

[Fubar2Niner]

My face............. nah..... oh ........ok then, but you're gonna hate it.......

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4924962502018125&pid=15.1&H=119&W=160

Told you :03:

Is it too early to say, I love you guys? Should I direct this to the 'Dear Steve' thread ?

Tipsy and Puzzled. What a dance act!

Fubar2Niner

[Jimbuna]

Dance acts?

We can do them as well :)

http://imgcash4.imageshack.us/img265/5513/starwarsdancinglo0.gif

[Herr-Berbunch]

Dance acts?

We can do them as well :)



We can? :hmm2:

I'll sit this one out. :03:

[Jimbuna]

We can? :hmm2:

I'll sit this one out. :03:

Too late...we saw you :o


http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3914/banjovl8.gif http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/403/danceballerina31zc9.gif http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/7871/danceballerina21ey3.gif http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8384/danceballerina41rv3.gif http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/4918/55138pv2.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_9_4.gif http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/182/banjo2yv0.gif

[Fubar2Niner]

Nice tutu mate

http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/2/0/4/6/9/a3212205-145-drool.big.gif?d=1272478541

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Jimbuna]

My personal favourite dance

http://www.abfnet.com/forum/images/smilies/pirate_with_bottle_of_rum_lg_blk.gif

[Fubar2Niner]

:arrgh!: ya can't beat a good ol' shanty.

Yo he hum and a bottle o' ............. Becks atm actually prolly progressing to a wee brandy a tad later. Cheers me dears :up:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Jimbuna]

:arrgh!: ya can't beat a good ol' shanty.

Yo he hum and a bottle o' ............. Becks atm actually prolly progressing to a wee brandy a tad later. Cheers me dears :up:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Have a pleasant one...I'm off to sample some Nelsons Blood :cool:

[Fubar2Niner]

Nelsons Blood?

Enlighten me oh wise one, I never heard of that :hmmm:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Jimbuna]

Nelsons Blood?

Enlighten me oh wise one, I never heard of that :hmmm:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Dark rum...they filled his coffin with it http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img233/9779/party0036mk6.gif

[toni007]

best thread of year? xD

[toni007]

Postman was just on my door with wire document
that package has arrived on my adress..
but he didint bring it.
it says on document that more information will be sent soon...
I signed document...
woah man your package is 2,3 kg
what is so heavy?
it says on document :smug:

[danasan]

what is so heavy?

That's only the cooling concept of your 8800 GTX, never mind:O:!

[Herr-Berbunch]

Fubar wrapped it in lead to protect it from aliens.

[Jimbuna]

Croation aliens :hmm2:

[toni007]

URGENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I have got letter from my local customs that i a bill or proof that this was sent for free for me and which items fubar sent...

SO I WILL NEED FUBAR TO WRITE ME AN EMAIL THAT ALL ITEMS HE SENT TO
ME ARE SENT FOR FREE

AND WHICH ITEM HE HAS SENT...

SO I CAN SHOW THIS EMAIL TO CUSTOMS AND TAKE PACKAGE.OTHERWISE I CANT AND I NEED TO PAY STOWAGE FROM TOMORROW.

PLEASE FUBAR SENT ME AN EMAIL,THANKS :)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Can't you just print off this thread? :hmm2:

[Jimbuna]

Yes, much quicker to print off the thread if that is possible....you can't be sure when fubar might be next online.

[Fubar2Niner]

Hi Toni sorry it took me a bit,

Your email is sent, I hope this clears things up for you. I have included my address and phone number in case they want that also.

Let me know how it goes, best of luck shipmate :salute:


Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

there is customs limit in my country if they value it higher than 30$

than i will need to pay around 40% of value they valued :wah::wah:

[toni007]

Hi Toni sorry it took me a bit,

Your email is sent, I hope this clears things up for you. I have included my address and phone number in case they want that also.

Let me know how it goes, best of luck shipmate :salute:


Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Not to late,iam going to customs tomorrow.
and hopefully they dont charge me alot of money.

[Fubar2Niner]

Yipes !!!! :doh:

Best of luck get down to the office now mate.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Herr-Berbunch]

Hindsight, 'tis wonderful -

To ensure troublefree doorstep delivery mark a package as a "gift" and back it up with hearty "thank you" style letter.Any incoming parcel exceeding 18squid is subject to custom duties & VAT and it has to be paid & picked up in Central Post/Customs office.

- TripAdvisor.co.uk:-?

I thought Croatia came under EU Customs regulations, but no, they don't.

[Fubar2Niner]

Bloody hell, wish I'd heard of that before H-B, might have saved a lot of hassle :yep:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

I really dont know how much will i gonna need to pay...
I said that all this is old stuff,and doesent worth anything because its all 6,7 years old and does not even sell anymore.

But they say its all brand new and he will check catalogue for prices.
-.-"

[Herr-Berbunch]

Like I said, I thought they were in the EU and subjected to the Customs harmonisation like all the other EU countries, but no. Not yet. 1 July 2013.

But I thought they'd legislated for Customs 2006-2009.

(By the way, whilst I'm doing all this I'm not working, which at the moment is all to do with Customs - I'm obviously loving it. :o )

[Fubar2Niner]

Maybe I should write a follow up email. The vid card is reboxed because I didn't have the original. The memory is in the original box. Corsair do not even produce that ram anymore I'm sure.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

here are all regulations of customs for my coutry

http://www.carina.hr/Putnici/PostupakEN.aspx#P3

[toni007]

i can read that there is rule for non comercial stuff i dont pay customs,this is for personal use!!!

[Fubar2Niner]

Toni, new email sent I hope this will better explain the parcel contents.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Fubar2Niner]

@H-B

As a customs chappie does this look ok to you mate;

To whom it may concern.

I have sent this parcel as a GIFT free of charge and with no intention of financial gain to Toni Jurkovic. The parcel contains:

1x Gainward 8800GTX Graphics Card including connectors, (NO LONGER PRODUCED) reboxed owing to the loss of old box, therefore the box bears no correlation to contents age wise.
2x 1gb DDR2 800mhz Memory Sticks and cooler ( Corsair ), Original, boxed (NO LONGER PRODUCED)
1x DVD with install instructions in sleeve

I confirm that all items are at least 6 years old
I reiterate there is no charge for these components whatsoever.

Yours Sincerely


---------------

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Uboatman]

How about we all email the local mayor a letter asking for some leeway on this issue, I personally find it a little sad they want to charge you for something that has not been purchased by you and was a gift of Charity. I'm sure the Mayor would be interested in boosting the international opinion of his Community and Country, or not?

http://www.rijeka.hr/Default.aspx?sec=399

[Herr-Berbunch]

Fubar

Looks ok to me.

I don't work for Customs, I'm just currently correlating their data required to what we have already in our in-house software. :cry:

I'd agree that community contact with the mayor would be a good move, if the letter above doesn't work.

H-B

[Fubar2Niner]

Fubar

Looks ok to me.

I don't work for Customs, I'm just currently correlating their data required to what we have already in our in-house software. :cry:

I'd agree that community contact with the mayor would be a good move, if the letter above doesn't work.

H-B

Thanks H-B, bloody good input too @Uboatman. Do you think this could become an international incident ;)

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Uboatman]

I don't know about that, if enough emails were sent and toni007's local newspaper got involved it might get some attention though, and no politican likes bad attention do they? Lets see if they really make him pay to collect:arrgh!:

[toni007]

I don't know about that, if enough emails were sent and toni007's local newspaper got involved it might get some attention though, and no politican likes bad attention do they? Lets see if they really make him pay to collect:arrgh!:

nice idea,iam going tomorrow on customs and see what happens.

[toni007]

problem is i dont have much money i can spent to pick it up...
i have maybe 30-40 dollars extra only -.-

If they value it around 200 dollars iam in trouble :wah:

because i will need to pay 40% of that and that is around

80 dollars for package + 5 dollars for one day of stowage/storage...:o:o:o:o:o

[toni007]

Hi all i got great news!! :woot::woot::woot::woot::woot:

Custom Officer said that this is value more than what customs rules are in croatia and i will need to pay customs...

Good thing as that this was good and honest man and he told me i dont have to pay nothing...
what a great man,salute to that custom official!:salute::salute::salute:

and for fubar2niner

heres images of what i got :), Many thanks to all of you!

http://i49.tinypic.com/20u6fj6.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/qs9h6d.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/5d1fgw.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/1fz3mg.jpg

[toni007]

Now only thing what i need is better PSU?????

or should i try it on unbranded 400 w one?

i really would not want to risk my motherboard,cpu,hard disk get fried?

what you think?

[Herr-Berbunch]

:woot: Nice one, Mr Customs Official - you gave us quite a scare!

I'd risk using the 400W over the 300W anyday of the week, but I'd get a new PSU as soon as practically possible.

[toni007]

Oh NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Stupid 400w PSU does not fit my motherboard it has only 20 pin connector.for motherboard and my mother neads about 22/24 not sure.

I will definetly need new one...

I will check for used ones for sale in my country and see if i can get cheap one lol.

[toni007]

plus i cant connect gpu on it

as i have only 4x4 pin which all are needed for gpu
and 1x4 pin is needed for disk drive so i can have gpu without dvd(disk) drive

[Fubar2Niner]

@toni.
Great news you got the parcel at last, nice work customs official. Bummer about the PSU, your mobo needs;

1x 24-pin EATXPWR 12v power connector
1x 4-pin ATX 12v power connector

I hope you can get one sourced soon mate :salute:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

@toni.
Great news you got the parcel at last, nice work customs official. Bummer about the PSU, your mobo needs;

1x 24-pin EATXPWR 12v power connector
1x 4-pin ATX 12v power connector

I hope you can get one sourced soon mate :salute:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

yeah,atleast i installed corsair dominator without airflow because need better psu not that 300 watt.

so i get better RAM now :)

[toni007]

i will probably buy corsair cx430w psu it should be more than enough

but i will need 2-3 weeks to collect money :wah:

[toni007]

@toni.
Great news you got the parcel at last, nice work customs official. Bummer about the PSU, your mobo needs;

1x 24-pin EATXPWR 12v power connector
1x 4-pin ATX 12v power connector

I hope you can get one sourced soon mate :salute:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

salute once again :salute::salute:

[Herr-Berbunch]

. . . but i will need 2-3 weeks to collect money :wah:


You've waited months already, the final part is just around the corner!

[toni007]

You've waited months already, the final part is just around the corner!

yeah you are right.:salute:

[Jimbuna]

yeah you are right.:salute:

Nice one :cool:

[toni007]

next time when someone want to sent me something send money lol.
better than having problems with customs :haha: just joking..

So which kind of PSU my motherboard needs? ATX?

[toni007]

according to this site http://extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine

i have calculated that minimum psu i need is 271 watts

and recommeded is 321 watts.

[Herr-Berbunch]

If you have some spare time check out Pete's guide http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=182356

I'd always go above your required amount, but you really need to make sure that your 12v rail(s) is (or are) up to what you'll need Amp-wise. Factor in any further drives etc. that you may include later.

Read that linked thread, it's very informative. :up:

[toni007]

If you have some spare time check out Pete's guide http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=182356

I'd always go above your required amount, but you really need to make sure that your 12v rail(s) is (or are) up to what you'll need Amp-wise. Factor in any further drives etc. that you may include later.

Read that linked thread, it's very informative. :up:

thanks for your info mate
il check it out...


P.S i think Corsair cx 430w has 30amps on +12v rail.
maybe il get cx500

[Herr-Berbunch]

:O I think thirty would be fine, I can't remember how many I worked that card to need - think it was low-mid teens.

[toni007]

Yeah 430 should be more than enough,heres specification for cx430

+3.3v 20A
+5v 20A
+12v 28A
-12v 0.8A
+5vsb 3A

28 amps is more than enough for whole system and 8800 gtx.

[toni007]

What do you think about LC Power 600w office series PSU?
it has 2 years warranty.

but it has 2x 12v rails(12v1.12v2)

3,3V -24A,
5V -24A,
12V1 - 18A
12V2 - 18A

will it work with 8800 gtx?

also it has 2x 6pin connectors

corsair 430w has only 1 so i will need to use adapter for second one.

I know LC power is way cheaper but will it work?

[Herr-Berbunch]

A quick search pulled up a lot about LC Power, and none of it good. A reputation for mis-labelling (i.e. saying it has 18A when it is only 15A, labelled as 650W when it's really 400W).

It's entirely up to you, but I wouldn't give them my money, I'd give it to someone a bit more reputable. :up:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Just to reiterate from elsewhere - cheap PSUs are not good, they can do unseen (for a while) damage to many other components. So if a Hard Drive goes, you'll blame the Drive. If the GPU goes, you'll blame that. All the while the likely culprit could be the PSU.

[Fubar2Niner]

Just to reiterate from elsewhere - cheap PSUs are not good, they can do unseen (for a while) damage to many other components. So if a Hard Drive goes, you'll blame the Drive. If the GPU goes, you'll blame that. All the while the likely culprit could be the PSU.

Yes, yes, yes. Couldn't agree more mate.

@toni, Pay close attention to what H-B says. I know you're eager mate but it's better to save that extra couple of weeks and get quality kit. Remember you get what you pay for in this world :yep:

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[toni007]

A quick search pulled up a lot about LC Power, and none of it good. A reputation for mis-labelling (i.e. saying it has 18A when it is only 15A, labelled as 650W when it's really 400W).

It's entirely up to you, but I wouldn't give them my money, I'd give it to someone a bit more reputable. :up:

what about 550w LC POWER SILENT SERIES?

or
COOLERMASTER Elite Power RS-400-PSAP-J3



or

COOLERMASTER Elite Power RS460-PSAPJ3-EU

[toni007]

in my country psus are so expensive corsair cx430 is 85$

[Uboatman]

what about 550w LC POWER SILENT SERIES?

or
COOLERMASTER Elite Power RS-400-PSAP-J3



or

COOLERMASTER Elite Power RS460-PSAPJ3-EU


Listen to the advice about PSUs, wait till you can afford a Corsair or Seasonic 430w or 500w, should be enough for you and around £40. Top quality products:know:

[toni007]

Listen to the advice about PSUs, wait till you can afford a Corsair or Seasonic 430w or 500w, should be enough for you and around £40. Top quality products:know:

coolermaster is among best.

[toni007]

But il listen my mates and il get cx430 as soon as possible,salute :salute:

[toni007]

My frend told me that xfx 450w is better than corsair cx430w and they are about same price?

[toni007]

what about Antec,does it make good psus? what about this model ANTEC VP450P EC?

[Uboatman]

What you are after with a PSU is quality, I spent many days researching each of the components I was going to put in my new build PC, trust me when I say Corsair or Seasonic and save yourself the headache that the hours of research gave me. That's not to say these companies products never fail, but the chances are less than the others. Antec and XFX are all recognised names, and Antec make good products. I know you are really keen to get going, and believe me; I know that feeling:88) Wait till you can afford the quality, otherwise you may literally blow it:D

[toni007]

What you are after with a PSU is quality, I spent many days researching each of the components I was going to put in my new build PC, trust me when I say Corsair or Seasonic and save yourself the headache that the hours of research gave me. That's not to say these companies products never fail, but the chances are less than the others. Antec and XFX are all recognised names, and Antec make good products. I know you are really keen to get going, and believe me; I know that feeling:88) Wait till you can afford the quality, otherwise you may literally blow it:D

XFX = Seasonic

[Herr-Berbunch]

XFX = Seasonic

Also Seasonic = some Corsair, amongst others.

[toni007]

Also Seasonic = some Corsair, amongst others.

still havent got any money for psu ^^
card he sent me collects dust.
hopefully some day i will install it :P