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  1. MagickMan

    Cheap high-end 980TI

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1234597-REG/msi_gtx_980ti_lightning_le_geforce_gtx_980_ti.html They're built like tanks and can OC like few others. My 980TI Lightning runs >1560MHz perfectly stable w/o throttling, smashing 1070s and matching the 1080. Great deal for $400.
  2. MagickMan

    Random audible click from PSU

    I've built a system with a new Corsair AX860 and it's been fine, except for a single (fairly loud) click that occasionally comes from the PSU, every hour or so. It doesn't seem to affect the system in any visible way, and happens whether it's under load or sitting idle. It isn't the fan...
  3. MagickMan

    Overclocking weirdness, is "burn-in" real?

    I have a 5930k and it's a fair overclocker, 4.5GHz @1.3v, but today I thought I'd give 4.6+ another shot. Well, after just changing the multiplier to 46, not adjusting anything else, the system is running fine. Boots up properly. Run Realbench benchmark, pass. Run Realbench 15 minutes...
  4. MagickMan

    The battle for pony car supremacy is heating up

    http://www.evo.co.uk/ford/mustang/15060/ford-shelby-gt350r-mustang-thrashes-camaro-z28-s-ring-laptime The Z/28 is a monster at the Nurburgring, but the Shelby GT350R (according to Evo) just beat it by >5 seconds (7:32). That's 4 seconds faster than a Ferrari F12 and less than a second off the...
  5. MagickMan

    Abortion, guns, and capital punishment

    Three of the most polarizing subjects, but views don't always follow party lines, and most have limits on their support in areas. 1. Are you pro-abortion, within the current scope of the law? 2. Should normal, average citizens be allowed to keep and bear firearms? 3. Do you support the...
  6. MagickMan

    Boxing, health, and my wife

    I'm 43 and I've been boxing since I was old enough to join a club (18). I started as a LHW but have been a HW since I turned 20. Though I've taken breaks, they've rarely lasted for more than 6 months. All this time it's largely been amateur/club fighting (155-18), with a few (rare) lesser pro...
  7. MagickMan

    Gift for my wife. Bad idea?

    My wife will soon be graduating with her PhD, it's a huge deal and she's worked incredibly hard. I want to get something special for her, and her favorite car of all time is the Ferrari 550/575. While it isn't my favorite Stallion, I like the way they look too. I've seen that prices on these...
  8. MagickMan

    Morgan

    I recently had the opportunity to drive a Morgan Roadster, the one with the 3.7l Ford V6 (280bhp). I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was blown away. It was stupid fun! :D I don't believe I've ever had more fun driving, it was deceptively agile and quick. The owner had bought it from a dealer...
  9. MagickMan

    Headphone appreciation thread

    So the last few months I've jumped into the headphone hobby, it's not a stretch since I've been a HT/HA buff for a long time. I used to own some old crappy JVCs but threw them out after they broke, that's what started all this. I started investigating new gear and got sucked in, now I can't...
  10. MagickMan

    Bye, bye mobile Flash, Adobe gives it the axe

    Adobe is killing off Flash development for mobile platforms. I guess we saw it coming, can't say that I blame them. It's been a major PITA. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/11/adobe-kills-mobile-flash/
  11. MagickMan

    They're baaack, check your email for coupons.

    Newegg has sent out another batch of Customer Loyalty Bonus Coupons to select people. I'm not sure who gets them and why, but whatever. It's 10-20% off of a lot of different things, no 15% off SSDs this time around, but there is one for 10% off desktop memory.
  12. MagickMan

    Viewsonic G-Tablet $285, woot deal

    Looks like a good price @$285 w/ shipping, head to woot for this one. 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 - Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU 512MB RAM 16GB internal memory (expandable with SD Card) Google Android 2.2 (Froyo) 10.1" Capacitive touch TFT-LCD with LED driver system and 1024x600 resolution S1080p...
  13. MagickMan

    WTB: X58 mobo, i7 CPU, and 6GB of RAM

    sigh. plz delete. This is what I get for being up 36 hours straight.
  14. MagickMan

    WTB: X58 mobo, i7 CPU, and 6GB of RAM

    damn, wrong forum. Plz delete, thanks.
  15. MagickMan

    Crossfire on X48, a surprise on a Monday morning

    My brother-in-law turned into an emo little girl and he decided that his non-OCed 5850 isn't fast enough for him. I told him I'd come over and overclock it, it's identical to mine and even purchased at the same time, but in his rage he drops $630 on a new Asus 5970. Oh well, at least he didn't...
  16. MagickMan

    Samsung BD combo drive $69.99 FS

    I didn't see this posted, seems like a fairly warm deal. No rebates or codes, it's just $69.99 w/ FS. This is the best price I've seen on a BD/DVD-RW combo, has Lightscribe and some software too (or so the reviewers say). My trusty old Pioneer IDE drive is starting to go, so it was time to move...
  17. MagickMan

    System freezes driving me nuts

    At times my machine will just lock up, it's a hard freeze. There's no mouse movement and KB is unresponsive, I can't do anything to get it to respond. The only thing I can do is hold down the power button and shut it off. This happens regardless of whether I'm OCing or not, but almost every time...
  18. MagickMan

    WD EARS drives, did I make a mistake?

    I came across an excellent deal on a pair of open box WD15EARS, $65 each, I'll only be using them for video storage and Fraps recording, and I figure they'll be fine for that in RAID 0. Anyone else here using them? Have you had any reliability issues? I'm seeing so many complaints now and...
  19. MagickMan

    Indilinx, Intel, or wait. Decisions, decisions.

    I'm getting a new SSD, but I'm going around in circles. I keep going back and forth between the Indilinx Barefoot and Intel drives. Both have TRIM, and both seem to perform similarly in real world tests, with Intel having a bit of an advantage. Either would kick the shit out of any magnetic...
  20. MagickMan

    Lian Li Lancool PC-K7B $69 w/ free S&H

    Been watching for this to pop up again, just ordered one for myself. http://www.chiefvalue.com/Pro...Item--CE00154066010060
  21. MagickMan

    NZXT PSUs, not familiar with them

    I was given an NZXT Precise 650w for doing a video card install (took about 10 min). I wasn't going to charge anything, but the guy offered it and I was intrigued. He said it's 2 years old, but has barely been used. I was thinking about putting it in my HTPC since the sucker is almost completely...
  22. MagickMan

    Down to a couple choices in monitors

    I'm down to a choice between the Gateway FHD2401 and the Samsung 2333SW. For a TN panel, which would likely have the best picture quality? Are there other 23-24" options that I should consider? I'm restricted to a budget of $250 or my GF will kill me. Edit: I know I missed the sale @ the Egg...
  23. MagickMan

    Best case for $50, the NZXT Beta?

    Want a new case but I'm on a tight budget ($50). The Enlight case I've had for 7 years is starting to look rough, and it's air circulation isn't the greatest. It seems the NZXT Beta is my best bet for ventilation and overall functionality. I have extra 120mm case fans, so I can really load it...
  24. MagickMan

    DEAD: Ultra LSP750 750W PSU for $49.99+sh

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...3276567&Sku=ULT-LSP750 Not sure about the quality of this model, but most Ultra reviews seem to be rather positive. After shipping, it seems to come out to ~$63. DEAD, price is now $80.
  25. MagickMan

    Worth upgrading from a GTX 260 to a GTX 275?

    I have an EVGA GTX 260 that runs very well. However, it's soon going to be the end of my Step-Up insurance and I'm wondering if it would be worth the money ($70) to go to a GTX 275? I don't run it at ultra-high resolutions, so I'm not sure how much benefit I'd see. some important info: GTX...
  26. MagickMan

    Dish Network VIP211 connected to PC, simple question

    I just want to watch, and maybe record, HD from my VIP211 on my PC. What kind of tuner or capture card/box am I going to need? I'm not really concerned about remotes, just watching the channels. thanks,
  27. MagickMan

    I think this is pretty good

    E7200 @ 3.51GHz, 1.36v (see sig) 32C idle, 46C load, 54C IBT/Linpack with an AC Freezer 7 Pro, good ventilation, and a ~72F room If I went with a heftier cooler could I get lower temps? If so, any guesses on how much lower? Would it be worth it? Also, I can get the thing up to 4GHz but...
  28. MagickMan

    Irritating bug

    This isn't earth-shattering, but it's mildly irritating. Sometimes, not all the time, my machine will beep like crazy from a cold boot, then it'll restart on it's own and go into the BIOS. It largely does it when it's OCed, but it did do it once when it was running stock. Specs: e7200 @...