What gives with the time compression stutter? (And a couple other things)

[AVGWarhawk]

2) On the video card issue, I have been told my 8600GT is on the low end now. I am thinking about bumping up to the 9800 series...just have to update my power supply too (running at 350W right now). That may help, but then I am thinking it is a game related issue. Don't want to drop $279 when it won't help right now.

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You can get this card for about $100.00. Yes, get a power supply. A good one to run this card should run you about $60-70. Tell the wife it is therapy. That is what I tell mine. Anyway, the 9600 gt card will work also and few dollars less than the 9800gt. It really is not a game related issue, I can assure you that.

You TC when you go out on errands?