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  1. batmang

    Destiny - Negative reviews, all the same 'complaints'...

    So, is it me, or are these reviews for Destiny sounding like a bunch of whiners who have insanely high expectations? If I had to compare, Destiny is 432642753758488478658x better than Watch Dogs. Watch Dogs.... in MY opinion, was the biggest flop of a game that I've ever purchased. It was...
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    Killer Instinct Players - TE2 sticks?

    So, to all the KI players on the forums, where did you guys buy your TE2 sticks? Gamestop appears to be the only place selling them right now. Is there any other places selling them that you guys know of? Is Gamestop shipping them promptly?
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    It's 12/13, where is SteamOS?

    ^^ ?
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    Been MIA, but still at it.

    I've been away from Anandtech forums for a very long time, mainly due to TechPowerUp.com (SN: johnnyfiive) being the place where I spent most of my time when comparing OC'ing numbers with fellow OCers. To keep inline with what this forum is about, here is what I've done since I was last active...
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    Cox HSI - Tucson/Phoenix AZ - Packet Loss Issues?

    I was curious if any of you Cox users in Arizona are having packet loss issues? Because I am unfortunately. I'm hoping it will be resolved soon because gaming is sometimes not even possible. Here are a couple screenshots of what I'm experiencing: Screenshot 1 Screenshot 2 The packet loss...
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    XP64 or Vista64 for gaming rig

    I can't decide which OS to go with. Does XP64 still beat out Vista64 in gaming benchmarks? I can't find any recent articles comparing the two. Which is the better 64bit gaming OS?
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    QUAKECON 2008 - Anyone from AZ going?

    Just curious. I will be going, first time ever. Should be fun. I plan on flying since it will be much cheaper than driving from Tucson. Anyone going?
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    P5N32-SLI Deluxe - Will a E8400 work?

    Friend of mine is upgrading his rig. Was curious if a E8400 would work in his current motherboard. He has an Asus P5N32-SLI Deluxe.
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    So whos gonna buy it? 3850x2 - $349 at the Egg

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814121245 Looks neat... but the price doesn't. Basically a underclocked 3870X2. Too bad it's not $299.
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    EVGA 8800GTS 320MB - $114 AR! HOT?!

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130082 MOULTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    PNY 9800GTX - $297 shipped - MWave.com

    http://www.mwave.com/mwave/sku...6&CartID=done&nextloc= Not too bad of a deal, definitely not moulting hot. More like mild.
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    Dilemma. Wait for 3850X2 or...

    get a second 3870 to pair with my existing 3870. I was planning to get the MSI 3870 for $179 at the Egg but now I'm interested in the 3850X2. Is it really a down clocked 3870X2? If so, that is awesome potential at a great price. Speaking of price, how much will the 3850X2 512MB and 1GB versions...
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    Phenom 9950 release date?

    Anyone know when its coming out?
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    Anyone running a 3870 with a 3870X2?

    Just curious if anyone is running a 3870 with a 3870X2. If so, how does it do in Crysis?
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    Cheapest site to get Wii games?

    Whats the cheapest / best deals site for Wii games?
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    Logitech Wave Keyboard - How is it?

    I'm in the market for a new keyboard and I want something semi erogonomic. I'm not a fan of the MS Natural keyboards, I don't want something too different than a standard keyboard. The Wave interested me strictly because of its design. Do any of you have this keyboard? If so, how is it...
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    Hard OCP's 9800 GX2 SLI article.... word.

    Pretty cool article, almost makes the GX2's worth buying. $1100-$1200 for two of those... ouch! http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/...wxLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==
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    3870 owners, you guys OC'ing?

    Just curious if you 3870 owners are overclocking. If so, what rates? What cooling? ETC. Discuss.
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    Anand's 9800 GX2 Review - 9800 GX2 IS KING?

    http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3266 EDIT: I'm sure you guys have seen this article, one word, wow... innaccurate? Why does Anand's review show the GX2 getting awesome results, when Hard OCP's shows not so worthy results. Either or, I'm never getting a GX2. It's too...
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    Guy trying to sell Dell OS DVD's, thinks its legal

    Well, I'm trying to make a point with this guy who thinks selling Dell Distribution DVDs is legal. I even made a Digg article: http://digg.com/microsoft/Guy_...s_DVDs_thinks_it_legal Can you guys with Digg accounts check it out and comment. Originally he had a picture of the DVDs for...
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    So, who wants a PS3 NOW that HD-DVD is dead?

    I was at Best Buy this weekend and I noticed 3-4 people buying PS3's. It's strange... people actually buying PS3's, lol. So who is interested in getting one now that Blu-Ray claimed the title? Vote away!
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    Phenom overclockers. Do they exist on Anand?

    Just curious if any of you guys have Phenom's and overclock them? If so, what are your results? Intel fanboy's please refrain from hating. :P
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    WTB: IceMat (Steel Series) Siberia Full Size Headset?

    Does anyone know where I can buy the full sized Siber headset? I found them on NewEgg but they are all out. Heres how they look: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16826249008 I'm hoping to spend around what NewEgg is asking. $70-$80
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    Visiontek 3870 512MB - $206 shipped at NewEgg

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814129100 Pretty damn good deal. $206 shipped for a Visiontek 3870 512MB. Get em while they last, I wish I had $206 to blow. Then I'd be crossfireing it UP!
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    ANOTHER 3870 + 3850 Review - LegitReviews

    http://www.legitreviews.com/article/663/1/ Awesome.
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    Doom III - I never played it!

    I finally got a new machine and I'm ready to play some good games. I picked up Stalker and Gears of War and I know those will be awesome. How is Doom III? I've never really played it. Is it worth buying? Does it have the same effect that the original had? Scarey? Fun? Is it corney?
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    WTH? Cheapest dual slot 3870 is $240+?!

    Just a week ago I paid $209 SHIPPED for a Sapphire 3870 512 that is dual slotted. I was looking to purchase a second dual slotted 3870.... but no one has them for less than $240 now?! What gives!? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...EPA=0&Description=3870 $229... but then you gotta pay...
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    Sapphire 3870 512MB - $209 SHIPPED! (Price now $219. :( )

    http://www.allstarshop.com/sho...X18KCNJNBJ31MQWE4J3DS6 Thats a pretty hot deal IMO. I just placed my order. :)
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    Single 3870 and Catalyst 8.1 - Any performance gains?

    I was curious if anyone can confirm or deny if the single 3870's got any performance gain from the new Catalyst 8.1 drivers? We all know the 3870x2's did, but how about the singles?
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    Give me a reason to get a Phenom 9600...

    ...over a E8400. I can't find one other than 4 cores over dual cores. Look what happens when you search Phenom on NewEgg (link). Balls of Fury? That alone makes me not want it...lol. Discuss! EDIT -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well, I'm set and...
  31. batmang

    The Dodge Neon SRT-4 THREAD

    So who else has one? I do. Picture Picture 2 Mods: Stage 1 AGP Wastegate Forge BOV Injen Short Ram Intake De-resonated Stock Exhaust Mopar/KW Stage 3 Coilovers MadDog Short Shifter 17x7 Bronze Kazera KZ-B Wheels BF Goodrich G-Force Sport 235/40/17 Tires EDIT: Pics of my...
  32. batmang

    Pentium D 925 3.0GHz @ 3.52GHz - Stable - Safe Temp?

    just curious, got my 3.0 @ 3.52, idles at 38-40C, max load is around 58-60C. is that safe for these cpu's? i havent read up on these too much. btw, got this to 3.52ghz on the dual asrock vsta, 235fsb and i beleive i still have room to play. anyone else have that board with similar results?
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    Website Suggestions - getting bored of theme. EK Squad

    I run a website for a car group called the EK Squad. The EK Squad consists of 1996-2000 Civic hatchbacks that are unique in some way. Some have Turbo setups consisting of more than 400WHP, some have engine swaps from JDM Integra Type-S', some had some CRAZY rare JDM parts, and some have all of...
  34. batmang

    Ubuntu Edgy - My Setup, my impression.

    Here is a screenshot of my Ubuntu Edgy setup: Screenshot Ubuntu 6.10 Edgy EFT GDesklets Dock Buuf Icon Theme Misc. Wallpaper from art.gnome.org Impression: I think this version is the best Ubuntu yet. Seems to be very stable while having a ton of new apps. I absolutely love it...
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    Dressed my daughter for school

    So, we bought my daughter some new clothes for school. I thought I would share some pictures. She didn't like the clothes... but they will keep her warm through fall and most of winter which I'm sure she will appreciate. :) Mollie #1 Mollie #2
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    Beryl tweaks? Anyone know any?

    First, let me list my system specs. -Sempron 2800+ @ 2.4Ghz -1GB DDR 400 -NVidia FX5500 256MB -Ubuntu 6.10 (Edgy) with Beryl My problem: I'm getting 180-200fps in Beryl, goes down to 40-60fps after running for a while. Anyone know why the heck I'm getting less than 600fps? I've...
  37. batmang

    OSU VS MICHIGAN - NOV 18 - WOOOOO!

    November 18 - Ohio State vs. Michigan I'm more excited about this day than X-mas, my birthday, or anything actually. Who else cannot wait to see this game!?!?!??#?@?? Michigan to me is at least a top 3 team, I'd rank them #2 in my personal poll. OSU is playing like they ARE the #1 team in...
  38. batmang

    Buying a Sony 50" Grand WEGA Rear-Projection LCD HDTV

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...yId=pcmcat95100050004&id=1142298918228 buying this today, is on sale for $1,599.99. sold my old tv for $500, so im actually paying $1100+ tax out of my own pocket for it. for all you TV guru's, would you suggest something else thats within the same...
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    Astronaut collapses during ceremony.. twice

    http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/space/09/22/shuttle.astronaut.ap/index.html " HOUSTON, Texas (AP) -- An astronaut from the space shuttle Atlantis collapsed twice Friday during a welcome home ceremony, a wobbly return that officials attributed to the adjustment from 12 days at zero gravity...
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    Super Mario Galaxy Trailers

    http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=2660 the graphics dont look too bad, def not as good as the 360. but... it does look incredibly FUN to play. thats for sure.