Quote from OneCrazyDiamond :

Joined!

Me too!

Quote from [106]dan :

so what would be a good graphics card to replace it with?

As has been said, the x1950pro is a good choice, and it isn't all that power hungry either. Heres an example:-

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/ ... duct.php?prodid=GX-063-OK

I have one and it does all I expect of it games wise, and should continue to do so until directx 10 becomes commonplace.

*phone rings*

''Wassup?!''

''Nothing, having a Bud, driving the.. OH CRAP!''

Seems a nice spec, plenty of ram and a solid CPU, but the x1300 is another underpowered card. I assume that this is another pre-built base unit? In my experience base units always seem to skimp on the graphics card, unless you go for one of the really high end ones like an alienware etc.
If you go for a base unit rather than building from scratch, allow for a graphics upgrade in your budget. Also, check that the wattage of the supplied PSU can handle said card or else replacing that will add to the cost.

Sounds like someones been looking at an Acer T180 base unit then?
If so, the onboard graphics are useless and the PSU is underpowered. To get good performance you would need to replace the PSU and add a decent graphics card. The Radeon x1950pro cards seem to offer the best 'bang for buck' at the moment.

Hope this helps.

Audi RS4?

Quote from AndroidXP :

It could be either of these:-

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• You go into the corner with too much speed
  Brake earlier. It's often misleading if you watch other racers online and try to replicate their braking points. Due to the lag they seem to brake a good 10-50m later than they actually do, so don't let yourself be fooled by that.

I wasn't aware of that, and have got into trouble trying to emulate peoples braking points at times. Good advice, cheers.

Quote from ans7812 :

all i want to see is a nice big block V8. Like a 427 ac cobra.

+1. That would be a real handful, but really satisfying when (if in my case) you get it right.

Failing that, I'd like to see an accurate reproduction of my 1.4 Corsa, complete with a track layout that imitates my trip to the shops. Wouldn't need to leave the house then..

Just out of interest, will there be any spots on the server for specators? I'd really like to watch some good racing, and see how you guys look after tyres etc over long distances.

Thanks,

Andrew

Quote from Albieg :

It was in jest.... Really, it was...


Honest.

Wow. Just read through this thread and found the debate fascinating, and all your points have been presented excellently with little to no flaming!

My stance on the issue is somewhere approaching that of Ball Bearing Turbo. Having said that, I'm not entirely comfortable with it due the ethical ramifications which have been discussed at length here, whilst I am also not happy with the other side of the coin. So called 'rehabilitation'.

Perhaps there should be a half way house between prison and capitol punishment.. Maiming perhaps..?!

Anyway, kudos to you all on an amazing thread.

I was driving around Kyoto GP in the F08 today where there is a right hander that you need to take almost flat out at 240kph. In the game tackling the corner seemed terrifying, which got me thinking, 'would I have the balls to go anything like that fast in real life?'

As far as I see it, having the skill to drive fast can be demonstrated in the sim, but the courage to do so can't.

How fast do you think you go in LFS compared to if you were driving the combo in real life? Also, to any real life racers on the forum, is your driving style significantly different in real life compared to the relative safety of the sim?

Last edited by Origamiboy, Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:02.

Using a HP W19 with no problems whatsoever. Then again most modern TFT monitors don't suffer refresh problems like they did when they were first available.

I agree with the above comments. I'm by no means very fast, but all of my pb's have come when I wasn't really thinking about driving, just 'reacting', thats the only way I know how to describe it.

Top 5.

1. LFS. Not played long but has the best 'feel' of any sim i've played.
2. GT Legends:- Great cars, and some good downloadable tracks for hotlapping. Not played it online yet.
3. Richard Burns Rally:- Incredibly difficult but really rewarding. Really gives a 'seat of your pants' driving feel.
4. Grand Prix Series (Microprose) - Played this religiously through the entire series. GP4 still holds up well today.
5. GTR2 - Good racer, just not as subtle as LFS or GTL IMHO.

Shamefully I have not tried GPL or rFactor yet. Should have GPL soon, but may leave rFactor due to the comments about it on this forum..

I think it will be a bit uncomfortable during the transition from S2 to S3. Many people who play LFS with older rigs will want to be able to play at a decnt lick, but those with better pc's will want to see more eye candy.
Is it possible for Scawen and co to please both camps?

Quote from harjun :

Ok, here is the replay of me whooping him, letting him pass, then just get a bit serious on the last corner lol...made a good time...1:08:8-9
not bad for like...a first try on that combo!

Not entirely sure what you have proven there.. Someone who joined LFS in 2004, on their choice of track and circuit can beat someone playing less than a month, in a car and track they've never tried, with a default set? NEVER! Say it isn't so!!

Quote from sinbad :

Yes grudge matches are funny

Post a replay.

back to topic, best.mod.ever.

Well, it, er....didn't happen.

The other racers on the server took offense to harjuns language towards me in the chat box and banned him.

EDIT:- We were initially to race on the Alias Server, which he was banned from. It then moved to Nettika 3.

Last edited by Origamiboy, Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:21.

Yikes! Recieved by PM:-

''Who do you think you are huh?...all these stupid remarks here and there being thrown at me?, and i know you think its funny...your a little noob to all this LFS....i've been playing since 2004....and i tought myself...i didn't get tought by some other guy, and im still twice as good. So no more Mr. Nice Guy for you anymore...thats it, if you wanted to race me now, you would have, fairly and squarly, so im saying, bring it, show me what you got, noob

So an other stupid remark from you, and i'll be reporting it to the moderators, as abuse...and as for DieKolkRabe, he is my friend...so he can say what he wants to me, so....you better fix your act up...origaymeboy

Thanks
harjun''

Now, Harjun, seriously. None of this is a personal attack on you, its all a bit of jest, the same as has been posted by several members of the forum.
Now, I understand why you have singled me out instead of the many others. I mean, why have an argument with one of the veteran posters around here when you can have a go at the resident noobie?
I don't imagine you are sending angry PM's to the likes of Jakg or Tristan, are you?
Also, I don't know what being shown round AS Cadet by Franke has to do with anything.

I'm not here to start a vendetta, I'm here to learn how to race, so lets stop any feud right now before it gets out of hand, ok?
For what is worth, I apologise.

PS:- Of COURSE I want to race you! LFS is a racing sim, right?

Quote from harjun :

shutup ok? no one appreciates your stupid comments....if you wanna insult me...this is NOT the please....now go learn for some more people if you can't learn from yourself

@DIekolkRabe...LOL!

Oh, the irony is delicious...

''This is NOT the place'' - where do you usually go?

You do realise that DIekolkRabe was taking the mickey out of you, don't you? Of course you do.

As for that last sentence, I've got the boffins working on it 24/7, but still no understanding. I'll keep you posted.

Quote from NitroNitrous :

I am agree.

This generation of mid-range video cards sucks, 2600XT, 8600GT and 8600GTS are very poor imo. GeForce 8 are cards for playing D9 games. Oh yes, they support D10, but only for marketing purposes. In about 3 months we will see nVidia 9 series

+1. I have a x1950pro and it does the job fine for me. It runs most games I have at max settings and should handle the newer stuff at medium settings without too much bother. (without the fancy DX10 bits, mind).

Unless you are building a very fast rig, you may find with one of the uber fast cards that your CPU etc becomes a bottleneck, and thus you won't see what the card is capable of.

Quote from Mazz4200 :

Switch off your router then have a go.


Can't for the life of me remember my Steam ID (come to think of it it's probably something really original and witty like Mazz)

And the password..? lol

And why stop there? You can get great fog effects by building a fire from twigs and placing your laptop on top. I personally recommend using a grillrack made from bamboo for this..

As an added bonus, the heat from the fire causes an effect called 'reverse overclocking', enabling a 300% CPU performance increase.

I'd be happy to give it a go again.. Although in my experience CS:S is the most frustrating game I have ever, and will ever, play. At its worst I'd rather have had a car battery wired to my crotch during a bungee jump than play it...

Air - Electronic Performers