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Intel vs. AMD

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by flip218, May 21, 2006.

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  1. theonejrs

    theonejrs Senior member

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    Boxwrench,

    I just thought of another thing that I didn't snap-to when I read your post.
    I may be mistaken but I think the voltage is different on the 2x4x than it is on the 4x8x. Most 2x4x cards were 3.3 volt, while 4x8x are 1.5 or 0.8 volt. If it's a 3.3, it can damage the MB so be careful. I know a 4x8x won't work in a 2x4x slot! as it has a different 4x standard.

    Regards,
    theonejrs
     
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  2. boxwrench

    boxwrench Guest

    theonejrs,
    According to Matrox tech. support Millenium series cards were universal and meant to work on either voltage,I will check again though.

    I found this-
    Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 5:55 pm Post subject:

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    The card works on 3.3 and 1.5 volt but you have a 2X board and may not work properly on a 1.5 volt only motherboard.

    - Our G-400 and later graphics cards, be it AGP4x or AGP2x, are compatible with virtually all motherboards.
    However, if the motherboard calls for a 1.5V card ONLY to be installed, the 2x versions of our G400 card may not work properly.
    We've identified the G400 boards that support AGP 4x transfer rates with
    an additional '4A' in the part number: G4+MDH4A32GB/40.
    G400 boards without the '4A' in the part number will be the models that may not work with 1.5V only motherboards.
    Please note that all models of the Marvel G400, G450, G450 eTV, and G550 series are not affected as an agp 2x version of these cards do not exist.
    _________________
    Best Regards
    Peter
    Matrox Graphics
    Technical Support
    Hardware Group

    This is actually the first card a I've ever seen that is this compatable...and after reading some old reviews on it,I'm impressed. Can you believe the original cost was $250.00 ?
     
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  3. Nephilim

    Nephilim Moderator Staff Member

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    Guys if we keep going off topic I'm going to have to shut this one down. The first one got shut down due to off topic politics and this one is going the same way. Just because folks from DVD Hounds come here to stir things up doesn't mean we need to entertain their actions.
     
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  4. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    I think that is correct, AGP 2x/4x used a different voltage, so if you used an old AGP card in a new board, it's toast!
     
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  5. boxwrench

    boxwrench Guest

    @sammorris,
    Lucky for me,I've got the extra 4a in the p/n.

     
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  6. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    mmm. I'm quite chuffed now because:
    Dear Sam Morris

    Thank you for your order: 681845. Your goods have now been dispatched.
     
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  7. boxwrench

    boxwrench Guest

    sammorris,
    Monday perhaps?
     
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  8. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    Tomorrow - Saturday delivery!
     
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  9. boxwrench

    boxwrench Guest

    Excellent! I bet you won't sleep tonight.lol!
     
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  10. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    Possibly not, because I've no idea whether they've actually done everything, Arctic Silver, Zalman, UV, etc. I also have to sweat over whether citylink will actually deliver it, or just "a card was left" when they didn't turn up like last time...
     
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  11. boxwrench

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    I was under the impression that it would be assembled by them.
    Could'nt you call them to confirm that it has shipped complete?
     
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  12. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    Nobody knows anything about it! I did the order on the net and then added stuff by phone so their tracking system basically isn't, for this order. I was told I'd be contacted if there were any problems. I haven't, so fingers crossed!
     
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  13. boxwrench

    boxwrench Guest

    Christmas in July...gotta love it! Well Sam,I truly hope everything works out for you.
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    I see the news headlines now,Dell laptops banned by airlines worldwide!

    Amusing.Thanks Sam.
     
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  16. Nephilim

    Nephilim Moderator Staff Member

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    Good thing it wasn't in his lap!
     
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  17. boxwrench

    boxwrench Guest

    Proof of what overclocking your laptop will do!
    OUCH!
     
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  18. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    Yeah I find incidents along those lines funny, but not when he could have been killed (or rendered.... you know) - horrifying but true. Glad our laptop isn't a dell!
     
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  19. theonejrs

    theonejrs Senior member

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    Goodness Gracious, Great Balls of Fire!!!He! He!

    theonejrs
     
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    LOL. Let us talk no more on the subject.

    My current PC caught fire on Saturday 1st October 2005. My new Pc is due on Saturday 1st July 2006. That's not the best of omens!
     
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