My GeForce2 Annihilator saga is over---->

[thekingofpain]

Not sure if you followed it, (multiple driver installs etc)--- http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/002909.html ---1st--no 800# so I paid by the minute, (ive found tech support loves you for having a dsl connection to d/l with them while they have you online http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif) final assult with tech support this morn after new replacement card with completely different response from disk install, cursor was an odd red color, and card kept trying to re-install itself, all with a red hue, so I called...again...friendly tech support set on a search and destroy mission which resulted in a completely useless (fresh) W98 install, wont even boot in safe mode, (My W2K partition works fine as usual with my old VD3 card) I like to look at these things as learning experiences, not sure what ive learned from this one yet, (gotta allow it to sink in) I tried and asked all questions, Creatives tech support appreciated my ability to understand what they were saying, but leaving me with, "you have a serious motherboard problem and should seek an RMA" as it works fine otherwise without their card, leaves me with a slightly bitter taste in my mouth...believe me I love my other Creative products as well im sure you do, this didnt go so well is all... http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif im still smiling tho...

EDIT---> Needless to say...card went back...
Guess ill search for another solution...
OH hey? Now I can use my new Partition Magic 5.01 I purchased...see? http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif



[This message has been edited by thekingofpain (edited 07-06-2000).]

[Brydon]

Glad you got it sorted out in the end http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif.

[thekingofpain]

Maybe my m/b (P3V4X) has turned out to be a funky choice---check out this ATI response: In regards to the Rage Fury Maxx and the Asus P3V4X motherboard:

This is a previously reported issue. At this time we do not have a
resolution. ATI Technical Support is currently investigating reports in
order to determine a source. Please see the article below for more
explanation.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Should you require any further information or assistance, do not hesitate to
contact us again.
***RAGE FURY MAXX hangs playing 3D games, with P3V4X***
This problem is specific to RAGE FURY MAXX and the P3V4X, ASUS motherboard.
The system hangs launching 3D games. Hangs may also occur during normal
Windows use or when opening Display Properties.
If you experience this issue, please contact ATI Technical Support ...blah blah blah...hmmm...am I resigned to my lowly VD3???