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  1. Lavans

    noise canceling codec or software to use with dxtory/fraps?

    So I picked up a CM Storm Sirus. Great headset. The mic is amazingly crisp in Skype and Mumble. The problem is that when recording/listening to the raw mic input, there is a fair amount of static. Its not terrible, but noticeable, even if you're not listening for it. The drivers don't have a...
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    Why is it that Nvidia holds value more over AMD?

    I've always thought it was simply because Nvidia puts more features and conveniences into their products.
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    2gb or 4gb gtx760?

    I did read what you said. Either I didn't convey my response properly, or you're mad that I called you out on the old "overclocked A vs stock B" argument. Honestly, if someone is going to overclock a 7970, then they will likely overclock a 770. And you accuse me of not reading? If you took...
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    2gb or 4gb gtx760?

    Uhm...no. The HD7970 is approximately 12% slower than a stock GTX770. http://www.techpowerup.com/mobile/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_770/27.html Also, not everyone overclocks, so it's really a bit of a moot point to even mention that. Trying to sell a HD7970 based on overclocking alone is...
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    Do you think Grand Theft Auto games should have children in it?

    I vote yes, for one reason - story. Adding more character types gives the story writers more potential depth to work with. Games are an artistic medium, and its time we start treating it as one, rather than turning our heads away whenever a controversial topic comes up.
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    Upgrade From Gtx 670 3 way sli to Gtx 770 3 way sli

    Also keep in mind that next gen titles also (seemingly) have a much better performance/graphics ratio thanks to DX11. The UE4 Infiltrator was confirmed to be running off a single GTX680.
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    GTX 760 GPUs

    The Galaxy GC has some pretty solid reviews. It also comes with dual bios if overclocking is your thing. Plus the cooler is stated to be remarkably easy to clean. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814162136 http://www.overclockers.com/galaxy-gtx-760-gc-2gb-video-card-review
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    Gtx 680 sli 2gig upgrade to 780 sli...please help me decide!!!!!

    I don't think people will be disappointed per say. There has never once, in the history of gaming, been a console that was better than a high end PC at he time of its release. The majority of people who are planning on buying a PS4 on release are most likely going to be console gamers, not PC...
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    Critque the new gaming PC

    Personally, I would rather drop the SSD and get a 1Tb HDD instead, and take the surplus to get a GTX760 over a GTX660. Games won't load as fast, but will play at a much higher framerate, making the system far more futureproof for the same amount of money.
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    4K gaming: MOAR RAM NEEDED!!

    If running a game at 3840x2160 on a single display is not "rendering", then what is it?
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    4K gaming: MOAR RAM NEEDED!!

    You obviously did not read what I said. My 4k resolution is a custom downsampled resolution. Its not spanning across all 4 displays. Each display is configured to go to 4k on its own. Also, when I do play BF3, I use the high preset and no AO with an overclocked profile, which will obviously...
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    4K gaming: MOAR RAM NEEDED!!

    True. Thankfully, changing the flip queue size (AMD) or pre rendered frames (Nvidia) has the potential to mitigate input lag. It works great in Planetside 2 :)
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    4K gaming: MOAR RAM NEEDED!!

    So, to summarize, the issue is not with low framerates, but with high input lag.
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    4K gaming: MOAR RAM NEEDED!!

    Most tech sites also cater to the PC enthusiast. However, on this token, I'd like to cite a statement made in the 4k review of BF3 on a 7970/680. 30fps can appear remarkably smooth as long as the frame latency/variance is relatively low, which isn't difficult to do. If looking at a 30fps...
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    4K gaming: MOAR RAM NEEDED!!

    Fortunately, not everyone shares your opinion about 30 fps playability. But that's not the real issue here. Most game developers won't, or can't, invest the money required for graphics on or above the graphical standard that BF3 brings to the table. The games that do have those level of graphics...
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    4K gaming: MOAR RAM NEEDED!!

    Except 1080 didn't instantly jump from 720. Most people were gaming at 1280x1024, if not 1680x1050, just a year or two prior to 1080 taking the scene. In fact, I remember playing Half Life, Unreal Tournament, Counter Strike, Lineage 2, and World of Warcraft at 1920x1440 on my old radeon 9800 Pro...
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    4K gaming: MOAR RAM NEEDED!!

    ~30fps is playable for me. IMHO, anything over 45 is a waste of hardware potential. Also, not all games are as graphically intensive as BF3, and not all future games will be either. By the time BF3 quality graphics becomes standard, or at least common with high profile games, we'll have cards...
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    4K gaming: MOAR RAM NEEDED!!

    My displays are 3x Acer H233H and 1x Vizio E421VO. I don't have a youtube video of BF3 at 4k, nor do I have any desire of making one. BF3 has already been benched on a single GTX680 @ 4k on both high and ultra presets...
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    4K gaming: MOAR RAM NEEDED!!

    I've been gaming at 4k for about a year now on a single GTX680. Downsampled via custom resolution on a 1080p monitor. One thing I can say is that if you don't use MSAA, or just limit yourself to 2xMSAA, then you can expect decent framerates across a lot of (current) games with little issue on...
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    My Girly needs the best ati card for $140

    I did say so. Your failure to read and comprehend doesn't change the fact that I clearly stipulated the presets, not a customized setting that entails a mix match of "high" or "ultra" settings with no MSAA.
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    My Girly needs the best ati card for $140

    I said ultra preset, which includes MSAA 4x, not MSAA 0x + MLAA high. If you meant ultra w/ 0x MSAA, then you should have said so, otherwise I'm going to assume you mean ultra preset.
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    My Girly needs the best ati card for $140

    So now you're throwing the driver excuse at the argument? :whiste: It's not like we're talking about low performance issues plaguing the card, like what happened with the HD5 series in BFBC2 with the Cat 10.6's. Mature drivers generally don't account for a whole lot more than a 5%-10%...
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    Higher resolution 1440p / 1600p & gaming

    Try setting htotal to about 2050 and vtotal to about 1095. On my screens, I have to set the htotal to 2020 and vtotal to 1090 to post 3840x2160 without issue.
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    My Girly needs the best ati card for $140

    And with no AA it won't be pushing a 1gb limit. Even when using SMAA, or even no AA, Crysis 3 rips the HD 7850 a new one. http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/04/15/asus_radeon_hd_7850_directcu_ii_video_card_review/5...
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    My Girly needs the best ati card for $140

    Really? Because in newer games such as Max Payne 3, BF3, and Crysis 3, a HD7850 can just barely pull over 30fps with high/max settings unless overclocked.
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    My Girly needs the best ati card for $140

    In most cases, a HD7850 won't be fast enough to really benefit from more than 1gb of vram, especially at 1080p. It already struggles in Max Payne 3, BF3, and Crysis 3. With the advent of next gen consoles, the card is going to struggle even more. The GTX680/770 is nearly twice the card the...
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    ***Official Unigine Heaven 4.0 benchmark scores! Thread***

    Not surprising. It's basically the exact same thing as Titan but with less shader processors, texture units, and vram with a slightly higher core clock.
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    Graphics card for overclocking PLS monitor

    The GTX 650 is slightly slower, and about the same price. The GTX 650 Ti is slightly faster and about $10-20 more. Also, be careful when overclocking the refresh. It's possible to damage the screen that way. I learned that the hard way, but fortunately for me, the damage was reversible.
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    ***Official Unigine Heaven 4.0 benchmark scores! Thread***

    Nice results. Did you set a custom fan curve or set the fan manually? That might help stabilize the clocks.
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    Basic question about multiple monitors

    I've been gaming on triple monitors for over 3 years now, both in surround as well as having the game running off the center monitor with the two sides doing basic tasks. As long as you don't have anything with hardware acceleration going on other than the game, then you have nothing to worry about.
  31. Lavans

    fat is back in style?

    Just pointing out the facts my friend.
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    fat is back in style?

    Though nowhere near the level of the people who see a chub in a 2 piece.
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    fat is back in style?

    Everyone rationalizes in their own defense whenever its convenient for them. That's what we call being ignorant. Saying its ok to be obese because chubby models exist is like saying its ok to smoke because you see it in glamour shots, which again, no one flips out over. The most important part...
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    fat is back in style?

    6 foot 230 lbs is obese. So yes, that's unhealthy. Again, overweight vs obese. Understand the difference.
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    fat is back in style?

    Actually, the only ones who are dense are the ones who are unwilling to be educated, much less educate themselves. You can spout nonesense based off your own perspectives and beleifs all you want. I have my numbers and studies to fall back on.
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    fat is back in style?

    That might be what you're talking about, but not what I'm talking about. Someone who's 5'4" @ 200lbs is considered to be obese. Being overweight is neither good or bad, but being obese is most certainly bad. What would really help here is 1) understanding the difference between being...
  37. Lavans

    GTX700 series reviews thread

    Personally, I'd take AMD's products over Nvidia's if not for it having substantially less AA modes.
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    GTX700 series reviews thread

    30% increase in performance with 50% more vram for a 30% increase in value from the 2gb GTX680? Sounds reasonable to me.
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    fat is back in style?

    Which is well and fine, but is ultimately a grey area.
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    fat is back in style?

    Recent health studies say otherwise, but it really depends on the fat distribution. More fat in the gut is bad and increases the risk of diabetes. Fat around the neck and chin could also obstruct breathing, especially when sleeping. Other than that, having a little extra fat in general has been...