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  1. konakona

    7950 Vapor-x overclocking - TriXX settings are not applied to real games / GPU-z

    Hi guys, long time no see! I just picked up a used 8pin+8pin Vapor-x 7950 to replace my aging 5850. 1080P is all it has to handle ftm, but I thought I would be doing it injustice by leaving it at stock clocks and started gathering info to overclock the hell out of it. On the 5850, all I...
  2. konakona

    unstable 555BE, brand new

    Full system specs: phII 555 BE (no unlockable cores, unfortunately :() sunbeam core contact freezer + 1850rpm gentle typhoon + IC Diamond 7 Carat biostar TA790 A3+ ocz ddr3 gold 2gb x2 corsair 400cx sapphire 4850 + s1 rev2 + 120mm yate loon antec 300 tricools that come with the case + a yate...
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    ZPS 12 free - possible to turn off GPU acceleration?

    I have been using faststone/xnview for image viewing and simple editing up until now (no, I didn't like irfanview much), until I saw a suggestion for Zoner photo studio 12 free. Had to give it a try for so much praise it gets, liked its interface, seems lightweight and all is well except for...
  4. konakona

    crysis stuck at 1080 24p

    So it turns out the ATi drivers had this bug that defaults all dx10 games running @1920x1080 to interlaced (1080i) or 24p. I was never aware of that until I tried to go back to crysis last nite (finished this game on another computer). Actually I had some underscan problems, which was solved...
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    crysis custom config / mod for best visuals

    I know this is a bit dated game by now, but still regarded highly for its graphics. What's the best looking mod/config my humble 5850 doing 900/1250 might be able to handle @ 1080p? Don't really care about changes to AI or gameplay, just want something looks real sweet - an all out eye candy...
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    replacing fermi TIM.. have you done it?

    So I got this cheap 470 from TD, put it in my computer at school and decided to OC it the best I can. 70% was the highest on the fan speed I was able to tolerate, and 1.05v at that gives me temsp between 98-99C while doing 775/1820 (doing kombuster runs with power draw unlocked and post...
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    best way to power gtx 470 with TP new 750?

    So this TP new 750 has 4 separate 12v rails and is semi-modular design, meaning it has detachable pci-e power connectors labeled "pci-e" and "hdd". There are two 6pin pci-e connectors that are part of the wire bundle (not detachable) on top of that. My understanding is those detachable wires...
  8. konakona

    Just how much better is Mugen 2 compared to Hyper 212 plus?

    I have built machines with both, but with different setups. Now I am in the process of building yet another machine. The cpu will be a 555BE (C3), and obviously the more overclocking the merrier it gets :) Mugen 2 is $37.44 shipped from ewiz with the -$5 coupon applied. This is lower than what...
  9. konakona

    Repairing torn ribbon cables?

    As I was repairing my malfunctioning soyo, I have discovered the data ribbon has been torn on one side. It is a very flat kind, so I am not sure how I would go about repairing this. With soyo out of business, scavenging for spare parts is out of question. Is there a relatively fail-proof way...
  10. konakona

    freeware PDF viewer and printer comparison

    I was on my way to install pdf creator on my home computer which didn't have any pdf printing software installed on it, then figured I might find some better replacement. With some googling luck, I found this site that has a quite detailed comparison & contrast between different freeware...
  11. konakona

    combo deal from NE: Antec 900 + EA650 + Hitachi HD31000 for $139.99 shipped AR

    Props go to harn35 over at SD http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.441302 The rebate is on the case ($30 MIR), valid for purchases made today only EA650 ain't the new TP650, but the whole thing at this price it is quite attractive. Too bad I already have all the parts for my next build :(
  12. konakona

    Connecting to XBL from overseas

    I am on the fence with the XBL for one year deal at ebay. Paying for quality online gaming is fine by me, but I am not sure if they would let me use it when I move to another country with a different region code (I am expecting to do so in a few month). No, I am not asking about how region lock...
  13. konakona

    Biostar TP55: where is my uncore multiplier??

    So I was informed of the changes in the Lynnfield's vtt limits, and went on ahead with overclocking my CPU further. It is doing 4ghz now temps fluctuating between 75c and 80c. Passed one hour of OCCT fine, should go back and do some more testing in a bit. As I was doing all this, I noticed...
  14. konakona

    so how is the region lock with newer 360s?

    I couldn't justify purchasing a console as most of my gaming is done on computers. Only if the cost of ownership dips below 100 I would bite, I thought, and it just so happened that target had a wonderful deal on arcade models. Went ahead and bought one for ~$86 (provided I could sell off that...
  15. konakona

    AWN - is there a way to remove "Launch... " menu?

    What the title says. Whenever there are more than two items grouped together, a new item labeled "launch <whatever>" appears. For example, for folders it would be "launch home folder". I personally not only find this useless, but kinda intrusive. I am getting sick of reopening a second...
  16. konakona

    wow, those rana chips pack some serious bang for buck

    A friend of mine recently built a cheap computer as a secondary machine. Since he wasn't in the mood to spend a whole lot of money on it, we were planning on getting in on one of the i3 combo deals at fry's. Too bad they were out it if, so we had to go with another combo including a 785 mobo and...
  17. konakona

    Biostar TA790 A3+ acting funny on cold boot

    The motherboard I have here was from one of the Fry's combo deals, where it was the only one left at my local Fry's. It was an open box, but I took my chances. When I put it together, I immediately identified a problem but did not have time to return it / didn't want to as neither they accept...
  18. konakona

    quiet 92mm fans?

    As I was putting together a cheap computer for my friend, I discovered the fans included in the OCZ vendetta (not 2, it's the first one that went for FAR) were just waaaaay too loud. Tried some throttling with a pwm device, still too loud. Are there any good 92mm fans out there? If it were...
  19. konakona

    Need a quiet, inexpensive PSU

    The parts: Biostar TA790 A3+ C2 965BE 3.8@1.44v/2.8@1.44v 2x2GB OCZ DDR3 Gold Sapphire 4850 512MB 730/1168@ stock volts (might play with the voltage once accelero S1 arrives here) Chaintech AV-710 Visiontek HD650 (PCI-e 1x I believe.. could live without it, oh well) Toshiba SD-H802A HDDVD...
  20. konakona

    Possibly warm: mwave - recertified OCZ GameXstream 700W $30AR FS

    ripped from SD : http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch...iteria=AA75715 The starting price is $59.99 -$10 mail-in rebate You have to be a "MClub" member, which knocks off another $10 when logged in use the coupon code: DEALNEWS11 (final -$10) That should be $29.99 shipped AR. Not sure if it is...
  21. konakona

    AM3 vs LGA1156 longevity as a gaming platform

    A few days ago, I got into a little debate with someone at another site. It really started with another member there taking suggestions for his upgrades. He said it plain and simple - no encoding or folding (he doesn't even know what it is), just pure gaming as far as demanding tasks go. Since...
  22. konakona

    Strange occurrence with OCZ gold 1600 + Biostar TP55

    Now that I have used this computer for a good few months, I am pretty confident that sporadic BSODs out of nowhere are most likely none other than OCZ's fault; they happen at random in the midst of very non-intensive stuff, and temps looked good immediately after crashing (< 40C). The computer...
  23. konakona

    quick question: just how loud are the 1850rpm GTs?

    The 965BE on my secondary rig started choking from heat after dropping in a 4850 (was previously using IGP). That, and I would like to start OC'ing my main rig one of these days. I take it GTs are still the king for near-silent general purpose cooling, and want to order a few. At first I was...
  24. konakona

    Which card for 1600x1200?

    Might be a bit vague question, but here goes nothing. I am looking for a relatively cheap card (definitely under $150) to put into my secondary rig. The primary rig already has a 5850 (RMA'd, but still), so I am not really looking for all out eyecandy here; I could skip AA, some less noticeable...
  25. konakona

    Ubuntu 10.04 LTS beta 1, yeay or nay?

    I am pretty happy with the 9.10 on my laptop, and I don't do anything fancy (yet) - just some word/ppt/excel, browsing on the net, and some XP thru vmware. What is the the general consensus on 10.04 beta 1? Is it stable? Does it improve on any day to day usage? I did hear about the awkward...
  26. konakona

    vmware player for linux64, wtf?

    I have been using vbox with no problems whatsoever, but just wanted to try something different. When I was using the vbox, I had stripped down an XP install to suit my needs with nlite. The resulting iso file was used on multiple computers with different vbox hosts (windows, linux, both 32 and...
  27. konakona

    Formatting changes when reading MS Office created files in OO

    I have read everywhere that OO should be nearly 100&#37; compatible with MS Office, except having to save files in OO in MS Office compatible file formats to be readable in MS Office. Well, in my personal experience most everything I have created in MS Office turns into a total misalignment...
  28. konakona

    hmmm.. a dead 5850?

    I was playing around with my xfx 5850 xxx and AC twin turbo pro yesterday, found out it was ~65C in furmark at stock speeds (35C at idle) with the AC heatsink on. Tried some OC'ing and it wasn't responding too well. Took it out and realized the heatpipes were colliding with the base plate from...
  29. konakona

    what happened to MSDNAA?

    In the past, all I had to do access their download page was to google for "MSDNAA", then it would give me a link to their school search page. Looks like they have made an overhaul to all MSDN related pages since my last visit, and now that same link (msdnaa.net/search/schoolsearch.aspx)...
  30. konakona

    Alternatives to fUnc?

    My previous pads each had their shortcomings, like everglide having a tendency to eat through mouse feet and get warped after a while, or cshyde's c4 being not smooth enough and collecting gunk waaay too fast. For sometime I have been living without a mouse pad, which is ok but could be better...
  31. konakona

    Do you have a dead soyo topaz? You might wanna take a look at this

    Remember how excited you were when you saw this P-MVA at TN prices? Sure it did look gorgeous, when it worked. One day out of the blue, your monitor would never again ignite its obnoxiously bright LED, and you would do some googling to find out the PSUs on these tend to overheat and go bad. If...
  32. konakona

    Panasonic TC-L32S1 32'' IPS-Alpha 1080P LCD TV, $379.20 shipped after coupon

    [DEAL=DEAD] Just saw this over at techbargains: http://www.buy.com/prod/panasonic-tc...210808008.html I have been searching for a good monitor replacement at 32'', and I have been hearing very good things about this TV. Here is an AVS thread discussing it...
  33. konakona

    OCZ 2x2gb DDR3-1600 79.99AR microcenter

    Microcenter has two of these 4gb packs relatively cheap after rebate: http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0317775 (rated 8-8-8-24 @1.65v) http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0322202 (rated 9-9-9-24 @1.65v) NOT a repost of the obsidian deal (same price after $20 rebate) two...
  34. konakona

    Unstable after going from x3 710 (AM2+) to x4 965BE (AM3)

    Not too long ago, I did a fresh install of win 7 x64 on a machine with the following components inside: PhII X3 710 Biostar TA790GX 128MB Visiontek HD650 TV tuner Chaitech AV710 sound card 2x2gb patriot DDR2, 2x2gb OCZ DDR2 1 WD Caviar Black 1 Samsung 501LJ 1 Samsung 753LJ 1 Hitachi 1TB, forgot...
  35. konakona

    Corsair DDR3 4GB PC1333 $69.99 AR (Fry's BM)

    Credit goes to rkfwc over at fatwallet. The deal was posted there yesterday, and I have been checking AT hot deals all day and haven't seen anything similar, so here it goes. http://newspaperads.mercurynews.com/ROP/ads.aspx?advid=32664&adid=8829507&subid=28128602&type= Newegg has the same...
  36. konakona

    Poor OTA reception with an indoor antenna

    After seeing good reviews on the radioshack bowtie antenna, I went out and bought one to pair it up with Visiontek HD650 tuner. With media center, only one of the channels were shown in green for signal strength, with a good half of them in yellow and the rest in red. But when it comes down to...
  37. konakona

    For those of you lucky enough to have eyefinity...

    A quick question here, is it possible to set separate refresh rates per monitor? Those emachines 22'' monitors look sweet at $150 + tax for a pair, definitely doable price-wise. The thing is, I am using a 22'' diamondtron as a main monitor at the moment. Eventually I would be moving to...
  38. konakona

    Help me choose DDR3 for i7 860 / P55

    Hi folks, I need some input on which ram modules to buy for my new i7 860 / P55 build. The machine is going to be used solely for gaming and video, no productivity related work on it at all to speak of. I would like to overclock it to a reasonably high speed, but I was under impression you don't...
  39. konakona

    Best cooler under $40?

    I just got me a i7 860 and a mobo, now I need to find some cheap DDR3 (oxymoron?) and a decent HS/F. Overclocking performance is important to me, but not quite as much as keeping things quiet. When gaming, I would figure whatever the GPU i will end up having with this machine will take over...
  40. konakona

    laptop CPU HS/fan replacement

    My compaq V6719NR started making some rather unpleasant noises when the fan is in motion. I have already attempted blowing it with compressed air at no avail. Seeing how i have been using it the whole time for good 2+ years, I think it's safe to assume the fan on the cpu heatsink is nearing its...