a refurb 13" Macbook is $1000 + tax http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/6864001/wo/Tu6alC56hC7p3f5CaRI1QIAp1GH/3.0.0.28.7.5.5.1.1.1.1
What about the fact that Windows XP supports multi-threading. even if a game is single threaded can't it still benefit? when gaming the OS also has to process other background tasks and other programs you might be using like teamspeak, AIM, ect..
it's probably not a huge help but i would...
ah didn't know you were outside the U.S. sry. here in the states the 2900XT is actually somewhere between the GTS 640 and the GTX 768mb cost wise that is http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=322843 $540 USD
and a GTS 320 is as low as $260 i think!!
did i miss something... this guy works for ATi and he doesn't even know the correct model name, its HD2900XT btw. sry i had to say it.
And is he using a 8800 640mb or 320mb?? i saw lots of pretty pictures but know detailed specs that were easy to read..
ps sry i didnt read the whole...
you can edit the config file under /user profile/local settings/capcom/LP/config.ini file and manully change the reso.
i did this and it seemed to work in game but i think the stress test reverted back to default reso ...
lol this game runs like crap on my machine..got like ~18 fps
@1360x1016 reso (even though i changed it to 1680x1050 in the config??)
Windows XP Professional SP2
AMD 4200 X2
X1800GTO (7.4 driver)
2GIG RAM DDR400
this http://www.svc.com/rs-500-asaa.html Rebate ends Today!!!!
COOLER MASTER RS-500-ASAA IGREEN POWER 500W SLI PFC ATX V2.2 POWER SUPPLY
never used one myself but it looks really good on paper ..
is the 7900GS better than a X1950GT http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102034
don't forget the X1950 also has HDCP which i dont think NV has..
after shipping and rebates both cards are about the same price.
the Zeus isn't much more cash i'd go for that http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1416575&Sku=S35-1068&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&CMP=OTC-GOOGLEBASE
it's only 650w but its a Quad +12V rail
or this is $180 + shipping...