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    [HardOCP] GeForce Partner Program Impacts Consumer Choice

    That isn't happening right away doesn't mean that isn't going to happen. I'm not sure about you guys but from experience companies doesn't move quick or perfectly. Mistakes and inconsistences are going to happen and the move could take months to be complete.
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    Question about motors and RPMs at cold start.

    Thanks for the information!
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    Question about motors and RPMs at cold start.

    Why do motors rev high and stay high for a few seconds when you turn on the engine in a cold start? What is what happens during those few seconds and why it doesn't happens if the engine is off for a short time (30 min or so)? I'm guessing that it is something important like getting oil...
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    Early Vega RX performance doesn't quite deliver upon AMD's hype

    Should we expect the performance numbers to improve by the end of the year?
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    Which brand of RX 480 do you like best?

    Mine came with profiles max set to 80 °C and objective to 70 °C (I'm not sure about this one). I never saw the fans going over 35 % and changed the fan speeds and temp thresholds to keep it cooler. Regardless at stock I was able to see some peaks of 69 °C while having an average of 59 °C; I...
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    What is Dynamic Memory?

    Thanks for the answers. That makes more sense than the definition from the URL I posted.
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    What is Dynamic Memory?

    I'm kind of confused of what is it and what it means to me as gamer? I read this description and I didn't really got a good hold of it: http://tinyvga.com/faq/graphics-cards/what-is-the-difference-between-vram-and-dram Basically: How much does a video card has of that Dynamic Memory? Is that...
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    980TI suddenly gives only 30 FPS in WOW

    That happened to me once like 2 years ago and it was that I changed to the power saving plan in Windows. It sounds trivial but it is a lesson I'll never forget.
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    RX 470 vs RX 480?

    Ok, I'll get the RX 480 then. Thanks,
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    RX 470 vs RX 480?

    I'm thinking on buying a new video card and I was considering the XFX RX 480 GTR. After checking some reviews I found that the RX 470 is really close to the RX 480 and I started to think if the price difference is worth the performance. Clockwise there seems to not be a lot of difference but...
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    RAM performance test by frame time analysis [PCgameshardware.de]

    I was on the same boat as everyone else until I saw a video from Digital Foundry about performance with different RAM speeds. I haven't seen buyer's guides and/or RAM testing in Anandtech for a while.
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    PCI-E 2.0 vs PCI-E 3.0

    That was pretty interesting. I should do fine with with 2.0 at 16X. Thanks, it was a good reading.
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    PCI-E 2.0 vs PCI-E 3.0

    Thanks! Hopefully it's going to turn out good for me. I don't expect to go higher than 1080p and that PC.
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    PCI-E 2.0 vs PCI-E 3.0

    Can a MB with a PCI-E 2.0 connector support a video card that supports PCI-E 3.0 or is it compatible? For Example, Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128693&cm_re=GA-H81M-H-_-13-128-693-_-Product Video card...
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    Video Cards and PSU

    I have a Corsair CX430M and a Core i5 4430 with everything at stock speed and voltage. I think that I should be ok but still 750W got me nervous.
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    Video Cards and PSU

    I have a quick question. How is that a XFX R9 280 needs at least a PSU of 750W if the whole system in AT tests with a R9 280X draws around 360 Watts? I want to know if I need to upgrade my PSU or it is just a cool way to get more money. Thanks,
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    Books to learn

    I am starting because I would like to have fun in the future improving my car; also, I do not see a point in paying a lot for simple repairs or maintenances. I was checking the Ford Fiesta 2011 workshop manual; they are very detailed and shallow at the same time… they are a bunch of...
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    Books to learn

    Thanks PottedMeat! I'll give it a try.
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    Books to learn

    I am interested in learning to repair cars as a hobby; now that my warranty is about to expire I can start messing with my car and someday save money repairing it myself. Any recommendation of books, manuals or website to learn? I will not have time to assist a school before spring 2014...
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    F-250 1998 stalling on the move

    My uncle has a Ford F-250 pickup from 1998 that stalls after about 5 minutes of running. The check oil light is on but the mechanic says that the computer is not reporting any error. The mechanic wants to tear up the motor but obviously, it is going to be expensive and the fact that the mechanic...
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    AES password cracker

    Looks like I have a lot to if I really want those projects back. Hopefully I'm going to find out the details you mention during the day.
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    AES password cracker

    It was is 14 or 15 characters length password. I'm sure of the first 10 characters but the remaining 4 or 5 are what I can't remember. I have an idea of what it could be and a force brute attack could work in the remaining characters but I can't find a tool for that to AES encrypted files...
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    AES password cracker

    I have some old files from when I was in college and in a very clever movement I encrypted the files using AES256 just for the "fun". I forgot the last part of the password and the combinations that I have tried haven't worked. Does anyone knows if there is somekind of password cracker for...
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    How to take care of the clutch

    Thanks for all the experiences and good advice. I don't have experience with clutches for more than 30,000 kms since I don't keep my cars around for over 3 years. I'll have to keep this one for economic reasons so I really need to take care.
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    How to take care of the clutch

    Thanks for the advice!!! I always try to switch gears quickly to avoid the slipping but I'm not sure if that can be a bad thing. I do an effort to make the shift imperceptible.
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    How to take care of the clutch

    I'm kind of worried about the feel in in the clutch of my car. I haven't driven it in a while so it must be my imagination. So, does anyone have tips about how to use the clutch and how not to use it? (Like do not keep the pedal pressed while waiting for the green light. Thanks,
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    Why power failures are a problem?

    One friend's PCs got damage during a blackout everything points to the MB or CPU because Windows freeze without BSOD and Windows was clean reinstalled. The PSU seems to be fine although we haven't switched to another one and checked. Thanks for the answers.
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    Why power failures are a problem?

    Why does having an electric power failure like energy cut or under voltage does affect a PC? What I would like to know is how it can damage a component in the MB, CPU, etc if it's just an under voltage instead of an overvoltage; also the overvoltage should be confined to the PSU instead of...
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    We are an endangered species

    I almost cried at the end of the video.
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    Looking for a new video card

    The PSU is an Antec of 500 watts and since I don't favor dual or triple video cards setups; it should be more than enough.
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    Looking for a new video card

    I was not meaning to ignore your post, for some weird reason I thought you were talking to Floogy or Texashiker. Anyway here are my specs and resolution (that I remember): Core i7-870 evga 8800 GT 4 GB DDR3 1600 Asrock P55 Extreme Win7 64 bits resolution for playing: 1080p Everything...
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    Looking for a new video card

    Well, looks like the HD 6850 is the way to go and should be a good upgrade from what I have right now. Thanks for the help!!!
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    Looking for a new video card

    I’m currently considering in buying a new video card, I have an 8800 GT and play mostly games like Europa Universalis (No FPS) and this card works fine for me but I have the feeling to upgrade for whatever reason. I have been looking to some of the cards available and for...
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    Shifting into First

    I tried to rev match before using firsts when I had to pass through some bumps this week but I couldn't match it right and lost more time, the gear engaged on the second try at idle while moving slowly which I think confirm the weak Syncro on 1st gear (my car is not tall for this kind of bumps)...
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    Shifting into First

    I'm going to give a try to rev matching and see what happens.
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    What brands are you loyal to? (Inspired by Gadget Gears and Phones)

    My loyalty and in no particular order goes to: Dell Microsoft Asrock Samsung HTC Ford Newegg
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    Shifting into First

    Thanks for the answers. The cars I driven have been new, so I was the only driver and no abuse on them. Two Ford Fiesta (2004 & 20011) and one Ecosport (2007), probably the same transmission or basically the same on those 3 cars. The weak synchronizer on first gear sounds like a solid...
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    Shifting into First

    I know that you shouldn't switch to first with your car in movement (manual transmission) but ignoring that. I would like to know why is so hard to shift to 1st even if you are barely moving (<5 mph). Thank you,
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    Does this new toad species look like Mr Burns?

    I agree with you.
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    Is Microsoft afraid of Apple?

    In my opinion Microsoft is far from defeated, they are still the big guy and no matter what they can do incredible things. The change of VPs that one of the articles states might mean a change in the company. I still remember that Intel was buried by many during the Pentium 4 era and look...