Hi all,

Finally lost my temper with all the freezing and crashing that my Sapphire
X800 Pro was causing (10 in as many minutes last night) so it's going back.
Not even a complete format and reinstall of windows / latest drivers etc
could cure the prob. Dont really want to tempt getting a direct replacement
of the same one, so has anyone got any suggestions for similar spec /
similar price?

Thanks

Dave

"David Gouge" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> Finally lost my temper with all the freezing and crashing that my Sapphire
> X800 Pro was causing (10 in as many minutes last night) so it's going
> back. Not even a complete format and reinstall of windows / latest drivers
> etc could cure the prob. Dont really want to tempt getting a direct
> replacement of the same one, so has anyone got any suggestions for similar
> spec / similar price?

nVidia 6800GT is the obvious alternative. Completely delighted with mine,
after the past several years of ATI ownership. Don't get me wrong, I am not
a fanboy: I thought my old 9700Pro was a stormer of a card. I am sure you
would be happy with either X800 or GF6800. But you asked for an
alternative...

Chip

David, What version of windows are you using?

See post below for w98 and x800 not supported.

I have an x800 Pro on Xp with no problems. If I could get another card I
would probably go for the 6800 gt also.


Warty

"David Gouge" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:m52id.739$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi all,
>
> Finally lost my temper with all the freezing and crashing that my Sapphire
> X800 Pro was causing (10 in as many minutes last night) so it's going
> back. Not even a complete format and reinstall of windows / latest drivers
> etc could cure the prob. Dont really want to tempt getting a direct
> replacement of the same one, so has anyone got any suggestions for similar
> spec / similar price?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave
>

"David Gouge" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:m52id.739$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi all,
>
> Finally lost my temper with all the freezing and crashing that my Sapphire
> X800 Pro was causing (10 in as many minutes last night) so it's going
> back. Not even a complete format and reinstall of windows / latest drivers
> etc could cure the prob. Dont really want to tempt getting a direct
> replacement of the same one, so has anyone got any suggestions for similar
> spec / similar price?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave
>

Nvidia 6800 GT.

"kalev-" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> David Gouge wrote:
>
>> Finally lost my temper with all the freezing and crashing that my
>> Sapphire
>> X800 Pro was causing (10 in as many minutes last night) so it's going
>> back.
>
> Maybe because of a wimpy power supply? Or a lemon issue..
>

One new Antec 450w power supply later and same problems. :O(

OS was/is XP.

Might look closely at the GT then.

Thanks all for the suggestions!

"David Gouge" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:m52id.739$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi all,
>
> Finally lost my temper with all the freezing and crashing that my Sapphire
> X800 Pro was causing (10 in as many minutes last night) so it's going
back.
> Not even a complete format and reinstall of windows / latest drivers etc
> could cure the prob. Dont really want to tempt getting a direct
replacement
> of the same one, so has anyone got any suggestions for similar spec /
> similar price?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave
>
>


Don't buy Sapphire. Pick a different brand (or go directly to ATI)...

"Tom Brown" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "David Gouge" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:m52id.739$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Finally lost my temper with all the freezing and crashing that my
>> Sapphire
>> X800 Pro was causing (10 in as many minutes last night) so it's going
> back.
>> Not even a complete format and reinstall of windows / latest drivers etc
>> could cure the prob. Dont really want to tempt getting a direct
> replacement
>> of the same one, so has anyone got any suggestions for similar spec /
>> similar price?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
>
> Don't buy Sapphire. Pick a different brand (or go directly to ATI)...
>

LOL, thanks for the advice. Just in the nick of time!

Anyway, i think i might jump ship to nVidia anyway.

Thanks

David Gouge wrote:

> Finally lost my temper with all the freezing and crashing that my Sapphire
> X800 Pro was causing (10 in as many minutes last night) so it's going
> back.

Maybe because of a wimpy power supply? Or a lemon issue..

--
Every day above ground is a good day

"Tom Brown" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
>
> Don't buy Sapphire. Pick a different brand (or go directly to ATI)...
>
But Sapphire build for ATI !

"Dion L Heap" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "Tom Brown" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:gV6id.98727$(E-Mail Removed)...
> >
> >
> > Don't buy Sapphire. Pick a different brand (or go directly to ATI)...
> >
> But Sapphire build for ATI !
>
>

No, Sapphire does not build the boards for ATI. You buy a graphics card
directly from ATI... Sapphire has nothing to do with it...