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Arthur, Had another great conversation with a chap from Virgin today, only half an hour this time. I have almost no idea what he said other than some apologies and something about sending binary packets to my new "superhub3.0" to improve my connection during peak demand times ? It's also possible that he said that I should "buy many rackets" which would "improve my serve"..... I'm really not sure : ( Good luck mate ; ) Nick, I hope to test things this evening with FT if he is about. I installed Sid's GTX970 today so I am, perhaps foolishly, hoping that the graphics card/ super hub optimisation combo might make a difference ?

If virgin have installed fibre in these parts it will only be to the junction box I assume ? It doesn't come all the way to my place. I pay for "up to" 200 Mb and Ookla speed test sometimes tells me I am getting 220 Mb download mid day. The chap on the phone said I could go for the top package which is "up to" 300Mb with Virgin. Arthur, I have never changed my ISP , in fact I was with NTL before they became Virgin . 90% of the time they have been great but when there is a problem it is a right pain to resolve on the phone.

Hey Nick, I have 300m of copper between me and the junction box at the end of our close. Is that excessive, as in enough to slow things down appreciably ?

Got your PM Skidders, thanks.

Agreed FT, I think it would fit and run fine. Will try the 780 when BB sends it. After that maybe look for the four core CPU Nick suggested. Once again thanks chaps.

Yes FT, I did indeed.

Thanks chaps, a few options to consider. I am inclined to think that my CPU is at least some of the problem. My card is a a GTX 670 btw. A new machine would be the answer of course but that will have to wait. I can run CLOD without the terrible frame rates at the lower resolution of 1600x 1080 or something like that. Normal resolution is 1920 x1200. Does that point to CPU or card or both ?

Hello chaps, if anyone hears of a Nvidia GTX 970 going extremely cheaply then I would like to know. A last ditch attempt to resolve my CLOD playing issues without a new comp. Could be that my CoreDuo 3.2 CPU would still struggle but it's worth a try. Cheers.

Nice to here from you John Boy sir. Hope you are fit and dandy.

Been away the weekend Skidders, just read this..... Bloody hell what a palava! Hope Theresa was cool and unflappable throughout ? It's a Bullock tradition that I have seen in action first hand m8 ; ) Say "hi" .

Marc showed me that a few days ago. Aston Martin Cambridge commissioned 8 Vantage V12S cars as Spitfire 80s, all sold before completion for around £180,000 each.They are already worth considerably more than that ! Probably the nearest automotive equivalent there is to a Spitfire ? Personally I would love one ; )

We really should arrange one of those endurance GoKart days for real one day Col ? What a laugh that would be, two Dogz in A and E, one limping and three wishing the Trophys were bigger LOL.

Mr PapaBear sir, I still have a functioning steering wheel and pedal set for a PC which Kev gave me ages ago. I do not use it and you would be very welcome to it for free . If you are interested I will post pics and details. Happy new year you little beauty Mel ; )

Once again we thank you from the heart of our bottoms Rog ; ) Happy new year m8.

I wish for a happier new year for everyone who could do with one !

I think your idea is excellent Col and it would be "different" ; ) We could have a Speedos based dress code and plenty of jelly !

That is a wonderful thing Arjen !

GT86 ay Dave...... Good choice m8 . Has yours still got the Prius tyres on it? I know they fitted those low grip items on purpose to give the car a "lively" back end with 200bhp. Have a look here for some ideas. http://www.fensport.co.uk/

~S~ Sir Jimbo, we owe you a lot m8. Painless.

~S~ Taildrag, I remember how sharp he was on TS. They never loose it do they ! Top marks for making it into your 90s old chap. Painless

Why not Marmite ! Brilliant idea, well that is to say "you either love it or hate it " ; )