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  1. dpodblood

    What are the chances...

    I have a 2010 Kia Forte that had an exhaust leak in the front. I took it into a muffler shop to have the front pipe/flex pipe replaced. They replaced the pipe and the next day the check engine light turns on. I check the OBD2 code with a friends reader and it reads P2626. This is the code for...
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    AMD r9 290 - Can't detect 3rd display

    I just got my R9 290 in the mail today and I was pretty excited about finally being able to use 3 monitors on my home PC. According to the spec's sheet the video card can support up to 4 monitors, which would make sense since you can do eyefinity off of a single card. My main screen is a 27"...
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    What games do you use to test a new video card?

    I am going to be receiving my new r9 290 this evening and got to thinking; what games should I use to push this new card? I find most often when you get a new mid-high end card it can cut through most games with ease, however there may be a few that can still offer up a challenge. From my Steam...
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    r9 290 now or wait for the 380x/GTX 960

    I had been planning on replacing my aging GTX 570 this year with a new card, however the card recently failed, and I'm using a loaned GTX 560 temporarily. I'd like to give the 560 back to my friend by Febuary, but I'm still uncertain what card to get next. I understand that both the GTX 960 and...
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    Anyone switch to a smaller 120Hz monitor?

    Just wondering if anyone here has switched from a larger 60 Hz monitor to a smaller 120 Hz model. Currently I have a 27" ASUS monitor which I'm pretty happy with, but always here people raving about how smooth 120Hz is even for general desktop use. Would the 120 Hz capability make up for a...
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    Just Finished: Link to the Past

    Even though I was a big Nintendo fan growing up I somehow never got into the Zelda series. After hearing people rave about Link to the Past for years I decided it was finally time to play through the game myself. Couple of admissions before I get into my impressions of the game. First off I used...
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    Is SLI worth the trouble?

    I've always bought the fastest single card I can buy simply out of fear that if I have an SLI/Crossfire setup it will be plagued with issues. Every time a new release comes out we hear about SLI performance issues, or games without proper SLI support that require you to scale back to a single...
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    Nvidia 800 series desktop cards soon?

    Nvidia just launched the 800M series of graphics chips for laptops. What does this mean for the desktop side of things? Will we see the new series of Nvidia cards launch soon? I have been holding off on upgrading my GXT 570 for a while waiting for them to release the 800 series...
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    New receiver doesn't sound right. Am I doing something wrong?

    I just upgraded from a 20 year old Pioneer receiver to a new Pioneer VSX-823-K. I took it out of the box hooked it all up and calibrated it using the auto-calibration and included mic. I then proceeded to test it with some music and action moves. Either my expectations are off, or something is...
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    1080p @ 120Hz VS 1440p @ 60Hz

    There are a lot of proponents of 1440p out there, and a lot of proponents of 120Hz monitors, but there are very few affordable options out there which wrap up both in the same package. Even if we suddenly had affordable 120Hz 1440p monitors available to us running games at the native resolution...
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    Physical or Digital Games?

    I bought both the PS4 and the Xbox one day one, and for my launch games I chose to go digital. I still have some concerns for digital console games though. Mainly I am concerned that Sony and MS won't support them years down the line. What happens when the next generation of consoles comes out...
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    Please recommend a comedy series/sitcom

    Looking for something new to watch, and would like to find something funny to break up all the dramas and crime shows. We've watched the office, parks and rec, community, the inbetweeners, how I met your mother, and a bunch of big bang theory. Please recommend something new!
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    Never Played a Zelda Game

    Hey Guys, I've always heard good things about the Zelda series, but I've never actually played any of the games. I'm not sure how I've spent this many years gaming, and never played one, but hey that's what happened. Anyway I have been looking at the reviews for Link Between worlds and it looks...
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    Exclusive Xbox One Games in the next year?

    I've been considering getting an Xbox one at launch just because. All the reviews are out now though and the only really worthwhile game appears to be Forza. Ryse looks terrible (gameplay wise), and Dead Rising 3 seems to be average at best. Looking at game releases over the next year there...
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    Are you getting a next gen console on launch?

    As the title suggests, are you going to get a PS4 or Xbox ONE on launch day. If so which one and why? If not what will it take you to convince you to buy one in the future. Personally I won't be getting either at launch simply because funds are tight at the moment, and I don't believe there...
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    AC4 Combat: Stubborn Ubisoft?

    To be honest I was hugely let down by Assassins Creed 3 and was not at all interested in picking up 4 even though the pirate theme is appealing to me. I just felt that the series is stagnating. This morning I watched/read a couple of the reviews for AC4 and the game actually looks really good...
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    Game of the year contenders so far?

    With the AAA holiday season just around the corner I'd like to look back over the last several months and evaluate some of the games that have come out. It's been a busy year for me; getting engaged, having a baby, and buying a new home so I have missed out on a lot. But I have played some...
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    Scotch and whiskey drinkers: what have you been drinking lately.

    Over the last several months I have been getting a lot better appreciation for scotch and whiskey, and have been developing quite a pallet for the stuff. A couple of weekend's ago we hosted a BBQ and a friend and I finished off a deliciously smoky bottle of Talisker 10 year. Just last weekend...
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    Looking for a quiet cooler

    Hey Guys, I just upgraded my case from an old (and heavy) Thermaltake Armor to the Antec Eleven Hundred. With 120mm and one 200mm fan this case is much quieter than my old one. That has got me wishing for a quieter CPU cooler since the CPU cooler is the only fan now making significant noise in...
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    What's your upgrade cycle like?

    Personally I like to upgrade every 2-3 years in order to be able to play all modern games at high-ultra settings. I find after 2.5 years I need to start scaling down from maximum settings and start researching new parts. Once I have a new build I generally like to sell, re-purpose, or give my...
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    Lamborghini performance for less?

    I was just thinking about how much it would actually cost to modify a typical road car up to the performance level of something like a Gallardo or an F430? When I say performance I mean give it similar handling, braking, acceleration, top speed, etc to the point that it could actually compete...
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    Can a scotch expert chime in?

    Tomorrow I am going to pick up a single malt scotch, and I am considering picking up either Ardbeg 10 or Laphroaig 10 because I am interested in trying out a peatey/smokey scotch. Problem is that I've read in some tasting notes that it has a seawater and fried fish taste. Since I am allergic to...
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    What are your favorite 3DS games?

    I think I am going to go Pick up a 3DS XL today after work, because they're on sale for $160. What are your favorite 3DS games? I am particularly looking forward to the Mario games, and I have never played Zelda OOC before so I will probably pick that up as well.
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    Assassins Creed III is a disappointment

    I finally picked up AC3 on a Steam sale since I had heard such great things about it, but I have to say it's a huge disappointment. This was the chance for Ubisoft to do something new with the series. New setting and new character. They could have changed, or improved the game mechanics as well...
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    Possible to be good without playing 1000 hours?

    Since the end of last year I have been putting a lot more emphasis on playing MP games, something I really haven't gotten into in the past. Specifically into FPS. I've been playing quite a bit of COD, BF3, and Crysis 3. Probably around an hour or two per day and more on weekends. Since BLOPS2...
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    HDMI to the living room

    I want to run an HDMI signal from my computer room, into the living room approximately 50 feet away. I want to do this in order to use my PC an an HTPC without having an extra box in the living room, and also so I can go gaming with my 360 controller on the big screen. I have come up with a...
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    Anything worth upgrading to from GTX 570

    Hey guys, It's hard to believe it's been over 2 years since I picked up my GTX 570. It's been running strong and even now I can't complain about performance. I haven't been following the video card market very closely these days. Is there anything actually worth upgrading to from the 570 (for...
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    Assassins Creed III: Pont to Full Sync?

    Hey Guys, I just picked up AC III on a Steam sale and started playing it yesterday. I am wondering if there is any point to getting "extra" synchronization in this game? Including side missions, viewpoints, and optional objectives? This game doesn't have a level up system per-Se so what are...
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    What is a "good" KDR?

    I have been a single player gamer for most of my life. Just over the last few years I have been getting more into multiplayer. Obviously if you stick with a multiplayer game for a long time you want to get better at it, and one of the easiest ways of measuring that IMO is KDR. I would at this...
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    Rule of thumb when setting up a new subnet

    Hey Guys, I soon need to re-work out network configuration here for a couple of reasons: 1) With every user using up to 3 IP addresses with their computers, phones, and VM's we are running out of usable addresses (currently a /24) 2) I need to separate our servers and end users into separate...
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    BLOPS2: This game is stupid

    A while ago I posted a thread about how people get any good at the call of duty games without becoming frustrated. I've come to the conclusion that it's impossible. Yeah... I know what you're all going to say. "You suck." "You have no skills." "You need more practice." Whatever... The fact is...
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    Anyone here own a das keyboard?

    Hey all, Recently I started to teach myself how to type properly (thanks Mavis Beacon!). I've been in the IT field about 6 years now, and have been a geek my entire life, yet continued to use the hunt and peck method. I find it a bit embarrassing so I decided to better myself. :) Anyway... at...
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    Sound Proofing

    Hey Guys, This is only partially a home theater question, but figured it's something you could help out with. In the next 9 months or so I will be moving from an apartment into a house. I'm looking forward to setting up my home theater as well as my drum in the basement. Only problem is we will...
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    Your contenders for GOTY?

    So many good releases coming out this time of year. It got me to thinking about the contenders for game of the year awards. What are your picks? For me I think these are contenders: -Mass Effect 3 -Sleeping Dogs -Guild Wars 2 -Borderlands 2 -Dishonored Potentials that I haven't played or...
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    How much do you sleep?

    All my life I've been the typical 8 hour per night type person. The last couple of weeks though I've been sleeping about 6-7 hours a night, just so I feel like I'm getting more time out of my day. I found for the most part I didn't crash until the end of the week. I am kind of concerned about...
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    Far Cry 3: Anyone else excited?

    When I saw gameplay videos of Far Cry 3 a few months back it really looked like the game had potential. They moved back to the tropical setting of FC1, while keeping the open worldness of FC2. Still while I really enjoyed FC2 in the end it was a deeply flawed game. Now initial reviews of FC3...
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    Another $500 Gaming Build

    Hey Guys, Looking to help a friend out with a $500 gaming machine. Budget is just for hardware. Probably will be playing a wide variety of games, so it doesn't need to be tailored for one specific title. Here's the sticky questions: 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of...
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    COD: How do you get to be any good?

    OK to start I'm not a serious multiplayer gamer. I only really started playing MP games a few years ago, and even then I only play casually. Most of my gaming time is spent focused on SP games. Even so I have to ask how does someone get to be any good at a Call of Duty game? How do you even get...
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    Do you use your Vita?

    I was thinking about pre-ordering the PS Vita/AC Liberation bundle in November. I would also want to get a 32GB memory card. This would bring the total price to around $340 which is a bit of an investment for me. I was wondering if there are any Vita owners here, and if so do you get much use...
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    There's too much good content these days...

    Over the past few years I've really been trying to diversify the games I play, rather than sticking to the same 2 or 3 titles for months at a time. This has lead to me buying a ton of Steam games, as well as a smaller collection of console titles. I've also been picking up more new released than...