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    [ENDED] Armored Warfare Early Access Key Giveaway (Ends 9/20)

    Please elaborate. What exactly are you asking/implying? There is a variety of effective roles in the game besides the Main Battle Tank. If you are asking about end-game content - it's going to be similar to WoT, just better implemented. I heard rumors of Co-OP Boss Missions in the PvE side...
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    [ENDED] Armored Warfare Early Access Key Giveaway (Ends 9/20)

    Yes and no. There are some major differences, primarily improvements. - Modern Tanks are significantly faster and differently armored/armed than WWII ones. - You do not get one-shot-gibbed by Artillery (and it's reworked towards support) - Crytek Engine is much better than BigWorld (game...
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    [ENDED] Armored Warfare Early Access Key Giveaway (Ends 9/20)

    http://aw.my.com/us Armored Warfare is an upcoming Tank game from Obsidian Entertainment and My.com Early Access ends on September 20th, and Open Beta starts soon after. Edit: The reddit giveaway has ended.
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    Bad Company 2 is a lot more playable now

    nm please delete
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    Upgrade Dilemma - CPU vs GPU

    DPC Latency - tried it while gaming BFBC2 on various resolutions - it spiked to 1142us at one point. I then tried HD video and there was a spike of ~1900 at some point (missed it). The average was 300-400 and I didn't manage to see the high numbers except reading the Absolute. If this was an...
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    [MMO] Rift - Discussion

    This seems unintentionally misleading - The leveling does not stop at level 50 - it actually just starts. For PvE you'll need to repeat dungeons many times to gear up (increasing Hit or Focus for DPS, along with other stats to make the cut for content) - you will also need to grind faction...
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    Upgrade Dilemma - CPU vs GPU

    Yes. Anand's sample reached 3.4Ghz on air. 3.0Ghz stable 24/7 is not unusual for these - especially with a properly cooled northbridge and aftermarket HSF. That required some work with my motherboard - replaced the thermal compound and added a small fan on the NB. I used the the DPC Latency...
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    Compatibility Check

    dclive - I don't understand why you recommend a Dell system to someone who can clearly put their own PC together. Those cost savings are to a great extent based on them using cheaper components, badly balanced systems, and their free warranty is not much different from the one you get from...
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    Upgrade Dilemma - CPU vs GPU

    Without overclocking? That statement is not applicable to this thread. :D Is it the evidence, or am I one of the people affected by the 965P Intel DPC Latency issue with the 460GTX specifically? http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/x86-core-performance-comparison/3DMark11,2761.html This is the...
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    Upgrade Dilemma - CPU vs GPU

    They may not reign supreme, but how far behind are they? If it's a question of single-digit FPS difference at 1920x1200 like some of the reviews indicate - or 10-20 FPS like forum posts claim... which is unclear as people tend to upgrade the entire system / perform a clean OS install when going...
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    Compatibility Check

    Welcome to the forum! I love the fact that you chose a top tier PSU and listed it among the first components! IMO: 2600K is overkill, and the refusal to overclock considering how easy it is with SB is questionable. You can take a 2500K and do a very mild overclock, reaching the performance of...
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    Upgrade Dilemma - CPU vs GPU

    Current Gaming System: E4300 - 3.0 Ghz, 1.35v Thermalright Ultra 120 G.SKILL 4GB DDR2-800 Gigabyte 965P DS3 Rev 3.3 (F12) Gigabyte GTX 460 1GB (800/1600/1900 OC on Stock) PCP&C 610W BenQ 24" 1920x1200 (scaling works well and I can run as low as 1440x900) OS: Win XP 32bit Problem #1 (obvious)...
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    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat at Buy.com $8.88

    Seconded, this is good advice. It makes the game look amazing and removes some of the wrinkles from vanilla play - you would be a fool to play the game without this upgrade, especially if you want to experience the game "as intended" without radical mods.
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    Anyone else opt for a 6950 over a 6870?

    Your CPU will not be a big bottleneck at 1080p for the majority of recent PC games. From The Game Rundown: Finding CPU/GPU Bottlenecks, Part 2" http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/game-performance-bottleneck,2738.html I wish Anandtech would perform a similar exploration - the games where Quad...
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    NEWSFLASH: Quad core beats dual core

    I believe the truth is in the middle - for a gaming/home machine with1920x1200 resolution, Dual Core is still fine (3.0Ghz Core2Duo or 3.5+Ghz AMD equivalent). Outlining a budget PC Gaming rig, I would still recommend saving money and getting a highly overclockable Core2Duo for ~$70, and...
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    Buy 5770 for $150, or spend double on 5850?

    4850 until you actually upgrade your monitor. Look at comparison reviews in actual games between DX9 and DX10, then DX10 and DX11 - there differences aren't very noticeable in most games. Some would argue that DX10 is worth it, but the next step is even less noticeable right now. There is no...
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    replacing my 7950 this year

    I still don't have an answer to my original question - what game is going to demand the performance that any of the high-end GPU's these days provide? It costs too much to dramatically increase visual quality specifically for the PC, considering it's currently a smaller market then the consoles...
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    replacing my 7950 this year

    What's releasing in 6 months that's going to make him upgrade? What game today requires more then midrange to enjoy on 1080p? Mass Effect 2? Anything by Valve? Any MMO? Any PvP game that matters? Starcraft 2? What?! Crysis that no one plays beyond the 6-10 hours that it takes to finish? That...
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    replacing my 7950 this year

    At OP: About... 3 years ago I built my current system - and has since upgraded the GPU and Memory once, along with buying a more powerful PSU. The CPU is the Core2Duo E4300 - that has been running stable for all that time at 2.7Ghz (it could o.c. even higher, but I didn't want to push it)...
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    Corsair 550W (New System)

    First system needs 750W Corsair or PCP&C or equivalent rated at 40c 24/7 Second system (coinz) needs 610W PCP&C or equal / higher, so the purchase was fine.
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    (DEAD) HOT! - Left4dead for PC for $20 @ amazon.com

    DEAD DEAL - PLEASE FIX THREAD NAME
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    Benq G2400WD 24' LCD $290

    Got one. Excellent price considering the best other deal on this forum is ~$390 shipped. My current 19" LG was around the same $290 shipped. I just hope my graphics card can keep up. P.S. Estimated shipping 1 day... ^_^
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    Stranglehold and Dark Sector PS3 $9.99 shipped each

    Strangehold is horrible, beware. Dark Sector can be fun.
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    Koss KSC-75 @ Radioshack $5.47 each!

    Their sound quality is good even before the mods - they beat any gamer headset with better soundstage. They are also one of the best options for portable music.
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    Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse 2000 dpi

    ESReality Mouse Score 2007 (the only measurement based rating currently availiable) claims that the MX518 has a superior sensor. For casual gaming you won't notice a difference, so pick based on the feel of it. You can test it out at a local store then buy online :)
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    *Dead* Razer Diamondback 3G Gaming Mouse (new) - $25 @ Woot

    No, its not subjective at all. They just happen to be almost equal on the only objective chart. http://www.esreality.com/?a=longpost&id=1300293&page=5 The measurement and scoring method can be found here: http://www.esreality.com/?a=post&id=1265679 I had the MX518 and when it died...
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    Smoke in places your not supposed to, or quit smoking, or cut the costs of smoking with NO harmful effects!

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-cigarette Read the article and check out the ingredients yourselves, seems fairly accurate. Note - this article only covers the ingredients in the official/patented version of the product (and even then, you're trusting the manufacturer for the accuracy of...
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    Gigabyte "Ultra Durable 3" Motherboards.

    GA-EP45-UD3P <- $130 @ Newegg.com That's an excellent price considering the improved cooling. The cooling solution on the DS3 has been insufficient - those yellow heatsinks were bad and often required replacement or small fans to be installed. I have a fan running and AC5 applied in my...
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    YMMV .. Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatality series on clearance at BB lowest listed is $61.99

    Got one in Manhattan, 622 Broadway. They had 3 clean boxes and one that looked damaged. Paid $68. The card comes without the 'cover' and without the front panel - it's the simplest variation of the model. Going to install over the weekend (migrating to new case). Cheers!
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    Overclocking is the Dumbest thing you can do!

    /Chases with a large trout! Actually I was just hiding my (most likely inaccurate) comments about Allendale/Conroe and wafers.
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    AeroGrow AeroGarden with Gourmet Herb Seed Kit

    Read the negative reviews on Amazon.
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    overclock failing after a year

    I had an issue with the system in my signature after the recent upgrade (RAM, GPU, PSU). The OC wouldn't boot, only stock. I couldn't find the problem. Solution - I read the O.C. instruction sticky thread again and noticed I was missing some of the advice, like setting the PCI-E to 102 and...
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    Overclocking is the Dumbest thing you can do!

    Exactly the reason it won't be linked. Private gamer forum. Please refrain, you'll get me banned! ^___^
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    Overclocking is the Dumbest thing you can do!

    Person1: So it's dumb buying an $100-125 CPU and overclocking it to match the performance of $250-300? Right! Person1: <Here someone posts a reasonable explanation, and gets ignored.> Person 2 <Further reasoning that gets ignored...> Person 2...
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    GTX 260 vs HD 4870

    I've considered both and decided to save money and go 4850, with MSI's dual-slot quad-pipe cooler. The gain in performance at up to 1680x1060 resolution is not worth the price premium. They are within single digit FPS for many titles, and high enough for smooth gaming for most. Someone...
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    1st PC build in 3 years, need some info please

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. Mostly watching and converting Blu-Ray discs into MKV video for Popcorn Hour, web surfing and lite (and I mean lite) gaming. 2. What YOUR budget is. under $2,000 You can use less then half of that limit and get great results for your designated use...
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    Palit 9800GX2 for $289.99 @ newegg.com

    Very tempting because this card beats the 4870 in performance, significantly. The cooling solution seems good. I would pull the trigger... but who is Palit? Why is this so inexpensive? One of the reviews says it arrived as open-box. There is also the questionable warranty - they don't seem...
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    Antec Earthwatts EA650 $59.99 + Shipping

    The photos posted on the forum linked above show cheaper capacitors. There are no review samples being sent out.
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    Antec Earthwatts EA650 $59.99 + Shipping

    To elaborate (hasty post above) the entire Earthwatts line is switching to Delta from Seasonic, or has already been switched. Sad but true. Do not want =(