Posts by theGOLDENchild

I think the switch to two 256 cards would yield better results than upgrading to one 512. I'm still running XP so Vista's SLI problems don't really concern me. XP does everything I need it to and is a far better gaming OS than Vista. ...

You also might want to call around "mom and pop" computer shops. We have a laptop graveyard for such occasions. Other shops might do the same.

Alienware also sells cases and whatnot on ebay.

Off the top of my head, the fps issues sound like vertical sync may be turned on, limiting total fps. Games look better with it enabled, but turn it off when benchmarking to achieve high fps possible.

Your way worked for him, my way didn't. As long as he solved his problem. It's all in good fun, anyways

Dang, Hammerhead gets all the credit. I posted a detailed article on how to slipstream drivers into the XP disc. Just because I didn't spell it out, I get no thanks. Ohwell, Hammerhead has helped me numerous times so it's all good.

This article might help. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/How...P-installation

My m9700 didn't come with a sli cable

That's my current 'if I want to upgrade price.' I have no idea how much extra it was when I first ordered it last August. They are different notebooks, that might have something to do with it. The important thing is that the extra...

$195 to upgrade to the 2-year warranty, $265 to upgrade to the 3-year. I have the m9700.