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  1. jacktesterson

    Age of Empires: Definitive Edition!

    Anyone know the actual release date? It was to be October but now it's pushed to "early 2018" last I heard.
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    Age of Empires: Definitive Edition!

    I pretty much came back to Anandtech after a long time off to say I am so pumped for this game. This game easily eat up all my time as teenager on my rockin Pentium 166 MMX
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    Quick question about an issue...

    Yes. Wow. You can tell I’m awful at this Now that you said that... yes that is it. Ball joint.
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    Quick question about an issue...

    May I ask for some help? I'm curious. Look at the picture below. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor front right wheel. I took the SUV for a ride for the first time in quite some time as my wife drives it. I immediately noticed front end noise (like a metal creaking) coming out when turning left and in...
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    PS4 Pro Review

    Yeah - This was only needed to enable HDR on my TV. Didn't do anything else. Prior to this TV update LG just released, my TV would be all black screen with choppy audio if set to anything but HDCP 1.4. Now HDCP 2.2 works fine and all the smart apps now work.
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    PS4 Pro Review

    I just wanted to mention that yesterday my LG TV received a update (via the smart tv hub) and it solved my 4k connection problems using HDCP 2.2 with my PS4 Pro. Thank You LG! I was thinking this could be months.
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    PS4 Pro Review

    Yes I did - This is only needed to enable HDR - it doesn't affect anything else.
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    PS4 Pro Review

    Bought a Pro on launch day. (I didn't have current gen console) I own a LG 4K TV with HDR Pro Setup the PS4 Pro, turn it on... and...... black screen with audio that's breaking up. Change the cable, did everything I could think of, wasted time.... thought I had a bad console. Hit up google...
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    New 4K TV with HDR, Want a console...

    I want a console for sports games. MLB The Show has me leaning towards a PS4, but I'll mostly play NHL and Madden. Today I bought a new 4K TV with HDR Pro. Should I get : 1) PS4 Pro 2) PS4 Slim 3) Xbox One S I'm leaning towards a Pro (as It will be my main gaming experience, my PC is...
  10. jacktesterson

    are there any elite/oldtimers still around

    I'm still kicking around... but I've long forgotten most names. Edit: guess I'm not officially elite though haha.
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    16 vs 32 gbs of ram

    Depends on the user.... For me... Browsing, Social Media, Music, and Gaming.... 8GB has never been an issue.
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    Geforce GTX 1060 Thread: faster than RX 480, 120W, $249

    I think its a huge metric.
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    How to convince first-time builder of gaming system to stay away from AMD FX-8320

    See my Sig on building a $700 CDN Computer. I did have Windows, the DVD Drive and the SSD already though, but still. Also I agree, go GTX 950 over the 960, but aim for the RX 480.
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    I finally caught the elusive and rare RX 480

    Next goal is to save for the i7 upgrade. I had a limited budget, needed a complete system that could game on day 1, and wanted Skylake. I considered trying to go used, but I really wanted a low power system. (IE Maxwell + Skylake) I ended up going with the RX 480. I did primarily own AMD GPU's...
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    I finally caught the elusive and rare RX 480

    I've been out of the loop with PC Gaming for a little while... I bought a 2GB GTX 950 thinking it'd be fine for 1080p... but the first game I installed (GTA 5) and I'm ram limited. So I wanted to return it anyways for a 4GB Card... but I went with the 8GB. I plan to keep this card longish term...
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    I finally caught the elusive and rare RX 480

    Just went to Newegg.ca randomly and boom, a 8GB PowerColor in stock. I only needed the 4GB model since I game at 1080p, but I eat the extra for the availability... I recently built my budget system to game, and after hitting the purchase button I learned about the RX 480. I ended up with a...
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    i3 6100 good enough for RX 480?

    I say if he's been happy with a G1820 he will be thrilled with a i3-6100. The i7 is the ultimate long haul CPU purchase however.
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    i3 6100 good enough for RX 480?

    I agree. I believe it's the best chip on the Market for the majority of the people out there. Most here are not the majority.
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    i3 6100 good enough for RX 480?

    I have an i3-6100 and it has zero issues pushing a GTX 950 (overclocked to +960 performance) just fine. I would say in the majority of games it would push a 480 just fine. I understand some games will have lower minimums, but I don't notice it in the games I play. (Mostly GTA 5, Rocket League...
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    Are the $30.00 ebay replacement screens for iPhone decent?

    I have a 5s as a backup with one and I noticed immediately the outdoor visibility was WAY WAY worse. Screen colors seem fine, I notice no difference, but the glass is much more reflective in my case. My kids use it and its been dropped and it has no scratches or cracks yet! (In a case but...
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    The end of Mitsubishi? Fuel economy cheating scandal, company on brink of collapse

    How does safety = reliability? I'm not being ignorant here, but I fail to see the connection. A car can be reliable without having top safety scores. They are 2 different things. Yes having a "safer" car is a good thing, but safety scores means nothing when your broke down on the side of a...
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    The end of Mitsubishi? Fuel economy cheating scandal, company on brink of collapse

    Why wouldn't you think so? Safety doesn't equal reliability. The powertrain used in this vehicle is solid as a rock.
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    Worst Vehicle Ever Built

    3 Vehicles? Man that magazine must be the sh!t! Joking aside, glad you've had good reliability!
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    The end of Mitsubishi? Fuel economy cheating scandal, company on brink of collapse

    I have a 2011 Endeavor SUV It's built like a tank. It still looks like a brand new vehicle. Such a great vehicle for Canadian climate.
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    Worst Vehicle Ever Built

    My father has a 13 Camaro SS. Lots of work done to it. Great car!
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    Worst Vehicle Ever Built

    I am tired of it. I'm not saying all GM's are bad. I'm saying the 2005/2006 Chinese Equinoxs are notoriously awful. (In hindsight) Bought a 2011 Mitsuibishi Endeavor AWD today to replace it. Only has 25,000 miles on it. Still has 75,000 miles warranty till 2021. Leather and Sunroof. Hopefully...
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    Worst Vehicle Ever Built

    Well... The #4 I listed in the OP, the "squeaking" turned into grinding. Went to the shop with it this morning. Another bad Center Carrier Bearing. 2nd time I will have to replace this. Never had to replace this on any vehicle I've owned before. For the other items: The oil loss is also...
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    Worst Vehicle Ever Built

    I think a lot of the Vue's used Honda's 3.5L Powertrain that is used in the Oddesey vans and yes GM does have some decent vehicles. My Montana has been excellent with reliability, it's a GM where the powertrain will outlive the van itself.
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    Worst Vehicle Ever Built

    haha I noticed after I typed it it may have been.. Oh well :) sarrrrry
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    Worst Vehicle Ever Built

    I've had 15 vehicles or more in my life. What I've experienced with the Equinox is non-stop since 9900 miles. I could have purchased this SUV twice over the lifetime of the vehicle for what it's cost me. (feels like anyways) I'm actually lucky I've only done the head gaskets once so far on this...
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    Worst Vehicle Ever Built

    I also owned in the past a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am (3.4L V6), 2002 Grand Prix GTP (3.8L V6 Supercharged) and a 2004 Pontiac Montana (3.4L V6). The Montana is still driven by me daily to work. The Montana is still on the road today with 200,000 miles and everything still works including the AC...
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    Worst Vehicle Ever Built

    Thinking of trading it in on a new EcoBoost Ford Escape. Took a loaded one for a drive today and really liked it. Also tried out a new Hyundai Sonata today and a Volks Tiguan. I liked the Escape better than the VW. I prefer crossovers over Cars
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    Worst Vehicle Ever Built

    So I've been on her for years and came across this thread. It's a short thread. Give it a quick read. http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2149876 I have a 2006 Chev Equinox LT AWD 3.4L V6. It's the worst mistake of my life. If you google what I'm about to to you below you will find...
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    Android on your PC: Remix OS

    AMI DuOS definitly has worked the best for me in the past. Not going to lie - I used it to play clash of clans on my laptop. Luckily I moved back to real games.
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    4k TV at Costco, 3 choices, which will you get and why?

    I have an LG 1080p OLED TV. Best TV I have ever owned or seen - and its NOT 4K. +1 on the Vizio
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    Password Protect External Hard Drive

    Thanks - Ill look into this
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    Password Protect External Hard Drive

    Also should have mentioned he bought an enclosure and put the drive in it himself, so no, no software.
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    Password Protect External Hard Drive

    Yeah - I knew about this but forgot to mention - He only has Win 7 Home Premium