Re: What graphics card can I buy?
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i would avoid xfx for now
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Unfortunately, I had already ordered the XFX 6800GT that obsidian linked when I saw your comment.
It arrived today and when I try to boot my machine with the card inserted (with or without DVI cables inserted tot he back), it, or my machine, screeches a never-ending beep. On one boot, I could hear a standard (but distorted) single boot BIOS beep in the backgrouns, and eventually heard the windows logo start up after letting the system sit long enough, but this is not happening every time. Obviously I get no video.
I have a reasonably new and snazzy 500 watt power supply in this machne, so it seems highly doubtful the problem is a lack of enough power for the card. I've removed and re-seated the card several times, so while possible, I do not believe that to be the problem.
For the final kick in the nads, when I visit the allstarshop.com website, the RMA request form indicates the product can be returned only for exchange for the same product.
Recommendations?
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