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  1. Sylvanas

    Triple monitor setup

    Hi All, Need recommendations for my next home upgrade- what monitors should I buy? I am upgrading to a new Haswell setup, I currently have one 120hz monitor but would like to go triple 23-24" displays. I will be using this 90% of the time for web browsing and office use (I have dual...
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    Gainward GTX 580 installation + impressions

    The GF110 is finally here and I jumped on the bandwagon post haste. In this post and subsequent posts I will be uploading more photos and bench results as I download / run them. This is a fresh install with a clean format of Win7 64bit. I am running the 262.99 drivers on the 580 but as you'll...
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    Syncing Fallout NV saves with steam cloud

    So I am planning on doing a reformat next week and I'm about 20% through fallout NV and would like to carry over my current saves for when I get my comp back up and running after the reformat. So to make use of the Steam cloud save system what do I need to do? When I open properties of...
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    Alienware AW2310 - 120hz feedback

    So I just received and setup my new Alienware AW2310 23.6" (1920x1080) monitor this weekend (link). Initial impressions are very good. Build quality is top notch and assembly was very easy, the stand looks very elegant and allows ample room and tilt adjustments. The Menu buttons are touch...
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    New driver 258.96 - 460 support, 3D vision and performance improvements

    Win 7 64bit here Lots of good stuff in this BETA: All of these improvements are in addition to the performance improvements in the previous 257 driver. Impressive that Nvidia is still getting more out of Fermi. Note the improvements however are for GTX400 series cards only, but users of...
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    Of game engines, CPU cores and threading...

    Bit-Tech and how many 'cores' do you need To note are slight differences with how ATI and Nvidia handle threading, but the basic idea is that most engines don't really make use of more than 2 cores if that, sometimes 3. The general trend seems to follow the CPU's single threaded performance...
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    Bit-tech and Intel - How to make a CPU

    Probably the best article I've read in a while. Easy to read and well presented article with good diagrams on what goes into a CPU from sand to inside your PC. Still blows my mind. One question I have is how exactly do they make those 30 layer interconnects explained on page 3?
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    OCZ's new interface for SSD's 'HSDL'

    Click Plugs into a PCI-E bus? 2.5GB/s? Interesting, wonder how this will go...
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    Unigine 2.1 released- OpenGL 4.0 support with Tessellation

    Let the benching begin Nvidia users be sure to use the new 256 drivers as there are performance improvements. This thread aims to determine the difference between OpenGL and DX11 in terms of visual quality, performance and specifically Tessellation performance between the two API's- which is...
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    Valve and Source engine coming to Linux

    Clicky. No official Valve statement yet but according to the Telegraph and other news sites Valve has confirmed to them that a Linux native client is imminent in addition to native source based games. This follows the recent release of Steam and Source for Macs. This is perhaps the single...
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    GTX470/80, Sparse Grid SSAA, DX10+11 done accidentally?

    PCgameshardware To me some of the images just look too blurred and I don't see the added benefit- perhaps a LOD adjustment is required. Discuss.
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    Unigine, OpenGL 4.0 and Tesselation

    As many of you may know, the OpenGL 4.0 spec was released recently which brings it close to feature parity with DX11 as I understand it. Now we have Unigine updating their engine to take advantage of OpenGL 4.0 (however there is no updated Heaven bench currently). It will be interesting to...
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    Compute shader in modern games

    The only game to date that I am aware of that makes use of DirectCompute in DX11 is Metro 2033 (correct me if I'm wrong link here for more info) and it's used for the 'Depth of field' variable. Now, as we know from user experiences and many reviews, having Depth of field enabled makes...
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    Catalyst 10.4 preview- Fix BC2 loading

    http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/ATI-Catalyst-10-4-Hotfix.aspx
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    Nvidia blocks Lucid Hydra at driver level

    Yep, they're at it again. http://www.overclock3d.net/news.php?/cpu_mainboard/nvidia_quash_msi_s_lucid_powered_big_bang_board/1 That 5870 is looking very tempting.
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    So I just ordered my new SSD- OCZ Agility

    Along with Win7 pro 64bit OEM. So, I am certain to get an Agility that comes stock with the older firmware (no TRIM) how do I go about installation? Do I need to format and install Windows as usual, then once everything is up and running follow the Steps to flashing Firmware 1.4 on OCZ's forum...
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    DX11 vs DX10.1 performance test

    Click A distinct difference with no AA and a few frames with AA, I'd say it's probably GPU limited at this point and seeing as this is a 5770 I'm sure a 5870 would continue the large gap with AA enabled- would be interestng to find out.
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    Lucid Hydra 200 in 30 days

    AT front page This chip is going to change the GPU landscape much more than any new GPU launch will, if it does what it says it's simply amazing. Perfect load balancing with Nvidia + AMD GPU, inter generation Multi-GPU. I can't wait.
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    Native resolution not selectable

    So I am trying to get my new Core i7 build up and running but I am stumbling at the last hurdle with my GTS 250 + Acer AL2416W. Heres the problem: I am using 190.62 WHQL and no matter what I do, my monitors native resolution of 1920x1200 is not available in either the Nvidia Control panel or in...
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    Case for WC

    Unfortunately my computer has been acting up lately and to cut a long story short I have decided to do a rebuild which involves a new case. This was unplanned so I hope to keep costs down as much as possible but I realize that may be difficult with the kind of cases that are going to support...
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    NVIDIA Launches The World's First Interactive Ray Tracing Engine

    Source There is more so I suggest you read it yourself. I think I've come round in recent months and am quite impressed the way Nv is pushing out these developer friendly new technologies, OpenGL 3.2 and OpenCL and now this lot- good to see, and I hope I actually see some of it utilized in a...
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    New CPU-Z

    Essential software for all overclockers or even non-overclockers. v1.52 is out: Link
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    ATI Catalyst 9.3.1

    Get it here. This is the periodic update AMD will be issuing every few months since they dropped legacy support from the mainline monthly release driver.
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    DiRT 2 PC delayed for Directx11 tweaks

    Source So we will probably have some DX11 titles this year- good stuff.
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    The Inq: Intel Launching Cheaper 34 nm SSDs in Two Weeks Time

    Too good to be true? Not according to The Inquirer
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    LG 15" OLED TV on sale in December

    Source :D:beer: It may not be quite there yet for 22 and 24" monitors for us but if you've seen the CES 09 video of this thing it's amazing- good to see production finally trickling through.
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    Computer causing radio interferance

    This has only happened recently since I installed a my new Quadcore 955 CPU about a month or two ago. What happens is that when I turn on my computer downstairs, the (older) radios upstairs have huge audible interference and it makes listening to the radio impossible. I have the computer listed...
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    OCZ Agility Series SSD

    Press release
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    Price cuts for 4800 series

    Source Thread's run its course. AmberClad Video Moderator
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    ATI: "a wave of DX11 titles this year"

    Source A breath of fresh air after DX10's dismal adoption. Although I have not seen any announcements yet for DX11 games, maybe someone can point me in the direction of some?
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    Catalyst 9.5 hotfix

    Here and here Yes it is from our beloved friends The Inq and Fud but it at least provides some pretty slides and an overview of whats happening. Update: Here is something from the Tech report So, anyone tried it out? Download here Also of note
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    Top to bottom ATI DX11 launch 2009

    Source That would be huge bonus if AMD can get low, midrange a high end all out at the same time. EDIT: Here are some specs posted on a German website. Translation
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    Sins of a Solar Empire?

    I am in the mood for a RTS. Recently I have been enjoying Empire: Total War thoroughly and before that I am also an avid Civ4 fan and back in the day I enjoyed City builders like Pharoah- you get the idea. I am looking for the next game that would fit my preference and I think perhaps Sins may...
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    Phenom II X4 955 overclocking adventure

    Lets get to it. I have had it installed a few hours and already I have dabbled in some overclocking :D. It is noticably faster than my 'old' 9950 in games but more on that later. Keep in mind this is preliminary results and in no way what I may find to be the max or 24/7 stable. So, with stock...
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    MSI 4890 Cyclone

    Source more discussion
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    ATI first with WHQL drivers for Windows 7

    Source Windows 7 64bit Windows 7 32bit
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    AMD 6-core Opteron in May and 16core CPU in 2 years

    16 cores 6 core Opteron
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    ATI months ahead of NVIDIA with DirectX 11 GPU schedule?

    Source Xbitlabs
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    Just finished Prince of Persia

    So I just finnished the most recent PoP platformer which I bought off Steam when they had the 50% off deal going and in short: fun game definitely worth the buy. First thing you notice is that it's cell shaded and the environment and art scheme looks beautiful- top marks to Ubisoft on this...