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#1 matrixian
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There's no such things as "miricles" in computer hardware. If you think that 12 fps at 640x480 is smooth, then good for you.
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#2 matrixian
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It helps to read your mobo manual.
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#3 matrixian
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You don't need the Asus drivers (that are surely pre 8.7) after installing 8.7. Uninstall the Asus drivers and 8.7, reboot and reinstall 8.7.
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#4 matrixian
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That audio cable isn't necessary, i've never used one.
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#5 matrixian
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ok so do i use both PCI e cables from the PS on the card or just 1 and do i use all 8 pins or just 6?EmmaBug03

Yes use both pci-e cables from the psu, and 6 pin as the HD4870 doesn't use 8 pin IIRC.

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#6 matrixian
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Don't use the Y cables, use the 2 pci-e cables coming from your psu. The Y cables are adapters for psu's that don't have enough pci-e connectors.
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#7 matrixian
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Create a few profiles and activate one depending on the situation (gaming or not) and ambient temperature. When i play games, i set the fan at 50-60% speed, and 35-40% for idle mode.
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#8 matrixian
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You'll have to use the fan fix. But i'm glad 8.7 fixed the pixellated lights and shadows in Mass Effect, and also added AA support for that game.
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#9 matrixian
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I just hope they release some official drivers soon. =/ aeatyes

They already did with 8.7, very stable so far on the games I tried.

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#10 matrixian
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Maybe I should get a ATI motherboard and get a 4870?ancient_diamond

An Intel P45 motherboard would be perfect for an HD4850 or HD4870, and it's more reliable than any nForce mobo out there.