Jubbin Grewal

Most of the tweaks. Not all since it's 1. not my primary hard drive and I haven't reformated the computer before. and 2. Its a review unit so I will HAVE to return it sometime.

Still, I'm sure I can get higher scores if I did the two things above. Not bad though.

Sup peeps.

Here's my test results (I submitted it in the results column already) but here's a pic. It's a OCZ Vertex 3 120GB SSD running off my M17x r2.

Hm, EDIT: Managed to push it a little more in the next two runs. The only problem is that my CPU is at 100% now, and does not slow down :S

Brian K rocks.

I can only think of two additional things on uninstall do all the steps before restarting all of them then a second time do the driversweeper until nothing shows for amd. Yes all in safe mode. I install in windows normal mode once all that's left is vga adapter in device manager.

No one mentioned this but if had used ulps off at all in my experience you need to have it enabled and disable after the drivers are in and working causes havoc on driver installs on crossfire. Don't install SDK I don't see need for it I was told uneeded. Its for programmers. Installing in safe mode might not detect things correctly... Remember all but minimum services run in safe mode and I think important ones aren't running so install from windows... But make sure remove driver files was used when uninstalling cards in device manager or the old driver installs again upon windows start up.

Pretty much what I did. However, when trying to manually update drivers, just tell's me that they are up to date. Damn drivers. I always install on normal, sweep on safe. I used Crap Cleaner, Driver Sweeper, AND Windows Install Clean Up on safe mode. Restart, then check to see if there is any more AMD stuff (there is not).

My drivers look like this now - Drivers on Twitpic And this is what I get when I try to manually install the display drivers from the new files - VGA Fail on Twitpic

Trying to do the whole process on TOP of the clean sweep (as in install the package automatically) results in a fail.

Hm, you can also try going into Device manager, then manually removing both graphic card (don't forget to check the checkbox that says uninstall drivers). After the drivers are uninstalled it should say something like Standard VGA adapter for both cards. If it still says ATI Radeon etc you didn't uninstall them properly.

My bad, I should have stated that I have already done that move. And am now trying to force them to install manually, but nothing works. (it says standard vga for both cards yes, although both icons have a yellow triange with the black exclamation mark next to the icon)

1st - Uninstall program through control panel (express uninstall everything).

2 - Restart comp and go into safe mode

3 - Use driver sweeper to clear away any remaining AMD/ATI files.

4 - Use Crap Cleaner to remove registry errors

5 - (optional step I used 2nd/3rd time around when it didnt worK) Use Windows Install Clean up to remove any AMD/CCC files

5 - Restart

6 - Try to install new drivers through autorun from latest update.

Other option provided to me was (by Brian):

You have to force the driver

-go back into device manager (done)

-select the default display (done)

-update driver (done)

-then manual update (done)

-then point to the directory the driver is located (done)

and find the inf file (done, but here's where I get stuck! Basically I navigated to the W76A_INF file within the new drivers folder to find the drivers, and when I opened that folder within the manual update, it bloody told me the drivers were already up to date! FML)

-it will ask if u wanna install unsigned driver

-choose yes and ur done

-then reboot

-rerun installer and install CCC + other

Hi all,

I'm hoping someone can help me hear as I'm having IMMENSE

problems with these stupid driver updates. (stuck on old drivers from last year,

8.763 or something) - Was trying to install AMD Catalysts 8.93

Methods

Tried: -Straight Install over previous drivers (failed) -Uninstall drivers

(express uninstall) and try to install after (failed) -Go into safe mode, use

driver sweeper to clear any AMD drivers after uninstall (failed) -Throw

computer through AMD's HQ windows (Planning has started).

Below is the

latest report from when I tried to install drivers -



Quote:

Catalyst™ Install Manager Installation Report 11/28/11 18:30:50 Hardware information Name AMD Radeon Graphics Processor Manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Device ID 0x68a0 Vendor ID 0x1002 Class Code 0x030000 Revision ID 0x00 Subsystem ID 0x043a Subsystem vendor ID 0x1028 Other hardware Existing packagesMicrosoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Packages for install AMD APP SDK RuntimeFinal Status: Success Version of Item: 10.0.848.1 Size: 90 Mbytes AMD Display DriverFinal Status: Fail Version of Item: 8.930.0.0000 Size: 90 Mbytes HDMI Audio DriverFinal Status: Fail Version of Item: 7.12.0.7705 Size: 1 Mbytes Catalyst Control CenterFinal Status: Success Version of Item: 2011.1118.1246.22742 Size: 150 Mbytes Other detected devices AMD Radeon Graphics Processor Manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Device ID 0x68a0 Vendor ID 0x1002 Class Code 0x030000 Revision ID 0x00 Subsystem ID 0x043a Subsystem vendor ID 0x1028 Manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Device ID 0xaa58 Vendor ID 0x1002 Class Code 0x040300 Revision ID 0x00 Subsystem ID 0x043a Subsystem vendor ID 0x1028 Error messages Driver Install: Windows® version does not support this operation Driver Install: Windows® version does not support this operation Driver Install: Windows® version does not support this operation Driver Install: Windows® version does not support this operation

Any ideas?

Ah Glen Waverley, so east burb, just passed chaddy

Which suburb you in? PM if you don't want all the stalkers to know lol.

I'm too scared shitless of ruining system by building them myself, why I never do it. No matter how capable I actually am at it.

Who makes good systems in melbourne? Builds with either pre-bought components, or you can buy from them?

Reusing some parts (case, storage, watercooling etcetera), but as a general -

Mobo/cpu/hdd/ram/psu ~$1400AUD

2 x 580 - $800AUD (2nd hand, less than a month old)

Pretty good pricing mate.

I'd personally prefer to go the 6990 route, probably get 4gb for the price of your 2 580's lol (not quite.. but you get the point I'm making!)

Nice build mate, I'm also looking at building a monster desktop for me (no where near as good as yours though lol). How much did that setup cost you?

It shouldn't make a difference, I've called from Australia before, I always use skype.. they can never tell that ways anwyays.. and best of all on Skype.. you can ACTUALLY call the toll free number in the usa from Dell.. for Free!

Hope it helps

From what I've checked, - The best warranty we have in oz is Premier Service. A quick check - Dell - Help Me Choose: Warranty and Service shows that there is nothing more than the basic USA coverage. So having said that, I wouldn't recommend getting it, but I still say go with Brian's advice and check by calling and asking.

Lol fail dell.. fail

AH-MAZING! What a steal.. ipad 26 can suck it.

My way is to order from someone in the usa