Using your video card to run Folding@Home

[CPonder14]

10 minutes ago they were out of stock.
Now they are in stock.
Newegg.com - Open Box: SAPPHIRE 100186L Radeon X1950XT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - OEM

Looks like i may purchase it.

 

[veg1992]

^ thats the open box.. but ok

 

[CPonder14]

^ thats the open box.. but ok

I don't think i need any of the other items it comes with.

 

[veg1992]

oh ok.. just checking...

 

[CPonder14]

oh ok.. just checking...

Well actually now that i think about it, i will need a DVI to VGA adapter.
Although i could probably find one laying around the house

 

[Ethereal_Dragon]

CPonder14, if you haven't yet gotten it, I recommend that you opt for a 512MB memory model if you are able to.

 

[CPonder14]

CPonder14, if you haven't yet gotten it, I recommend that you opt for a 512MB memory model if you are able to.

This one?
Newegg.com - GECUBE HV195XTG3-E3 Radeon X1950XT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

 

[Trotter]

Ooooooh... nice card, and what I paid for my 256MB. I'd grab it.

 

[CPonder14]

Ooooooh... nice card, and what I paid for my 256MB. I'd grab it.

yeah I'm thinking of it, but there are a few people who said in the comments section that it has a slow memory? 1400 i guess instead of the normal 1800 for x1950xt cards

 

[Trotter]

Ignore the NewEgg negative comments. If you read through them, you will see that the posters have no friggin' idea how a GFX card works, or what is supposed to do. One guy was griping about the fan making noise... HELLO! it has to cool it somehow!