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  1. wand3r3r

    [TBG] Taking the 4K Gaming Challenge with GTX 980 Ti SLI

    They test things like PCIe 3.0 x16 and x8, VRAM usage, and 1440p. Some more information for those of interested in high resolution to examine. :) http://techbuyersguru.com/taking-4k-gaming-challenge-gtx-980-ti-sli
  2. wand3r3r

    [TBG] EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti ACX 2.0+ 6GB Review (+OC)

    The Tech Buyers Guru review the 980 TI ACX at stock and with a solid oc (1427MHz/7600MHz from 1202MHz/7000MHz ~19% OC). The OC gains Tomb Raider: 15% Grid 2: 5% Crysis 3: 6% Metro LL: 13% BF4: 11% Thief: 7% Far Cry 4: 20% The Witcher 3: 13%...
  3. wand3r3r

    AOC U2870VQE 4k - $349 (4k new price low!) & Samsung U24E590D - PLS/FreeSync $400

    4k Prices keep dropping. :thumbsup: The only thing missing is freesync. :P Edit: The $400 24" samsung has it! http://fudzilla.com/news/graphics/38196-aoc-unveils-new-budget-28-inch-4k-uhd-monitor http://us.aoc.com/monitor_displays/u2870vqe...
  4. wand3r3r

    AMD R9 Fury reviews!

    Please post links. [Anandtech] http://www.anandtech.com/print/9421/the-amd-radeon-r9-fury-review-feat-sapphire-asus [Computerbase] http://www.computerbase.de/2015-07/sapphire-radeon-r9-fury-tri-x-oc-test/ [Digital Foundry] 4K Video Review, with frame-times @...
  5. wand3r3r

    Anyone on Windows 10 yet (how are drivers/stability)?

    How stable is windows 10 & games with AMD drivers? It's only a matter of weeks and it'll be out, I'm debating upgrading now. Generally I'd like to dual boot but I would like to just try the upgrade (and later do a format/installation). My main concern is about games & driver stability. Is...
  6. wand3r3r

    [TweakTown] Fury X crossfire (3x-4k) eyefinity!

    The Fury X is starting to stretch its legs. HBM looks like it's a solid combination for super high resolution. Clearly 4 GB limitation questions can be laid to rest (at least for me), if it can handle 3- 4k monitors on some pretty demanding games then 4 GB isn't a/the bottleneck. I don't...
  7. wand3r3r

    AMD & NV image quality comparison

    Can anyone who has both cards take a bunch of screenshots from the exact same places with the same settings so we can compare? Based on several people noticing image quality differences it seems like a relatively easy thing to compare. http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2437903&page=2
  8. wand3r3r

    Does GPU-Z report the clocks correctly or not?

    Just curious about HWBot submissions for NV cards. They have to provide an image with the clocks, but is GPU-Z accurate or not? I can't test it myself atm. Sample submission proof.
  9. wand3r3r

    [TBG] Arkham Knight’s VRAM Riddle

    http://techbuyersguru.com/hotdealsblog/?p=13202
  10. wand3r3r

    AMD R9 Fury X reviews!

    So, the first reviews went live. Crossfire reviews Digital Storm http://www.digitalstorm.com/unlocked/amd-fury-x-performance-benchmarks-idnum360/ eTeknix http://www.eteknix.com/amd-r9-fury-x-4gb-graphics-card-crossfire-review/ TweakTown...
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    [GeForce] NV flip flops position on OC ban.(Possibly locking the bios now!)

    Well apparently somebody complained to NVidia about their recent attempt to ban overclocking the GTX 9xx mobile gpus. It was worth complaining about, thanks to those who did! While I don't have a gaming laptop it still strikes close since I potentially will someday. A small victory for...
  12. wand3r3r

    [kitguru] Return rate of GeForce GTX 970 after memory scandal is below 5%

    http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/anton-shilov/return-rate-of-geforce-gtx-970-after-memory-allocation-scandal-is-below-5/ Personally I think the next purchase may be affected, especially if new games push the 3.5 GB limit (although NV may prevent it through drivers) or if they go...
  13. wand3r3r

    [PCPER] GTX 970 SLI (3.5GB effect)

    It does look brutal once you start to utilize that slow 512 MB of VRAM. Compare 980 SLI to 970 SLI http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Frame-Rating-GTX-970-Memory-Issued-Tested-SLI NVidia has also dropped the ball on SLI, those frametimes are terrible and coming from the huge...
  14. wand3r3r

    [TBG] Video Card Comparison: Blower-Style vs. Open-Air Coolers

    The Tech Buyers Guru has investigated open air (custom) vs. blower (reference) coolers. They tested a reference 780 ti and the MSI 780 ti Gaming models in both a full size ATX case as well as an ITX case, in single and in SLI modes. They briefly cover the history of blower cards which I found...
  15. wand3r3r

    [AMD] World's First Shipping FreeSync-Enabled Displays (CES)

    The first freesync "capable" monitor is for sale at OCUK. It appears to require "something" which can be sent when freesync is released. I guess it's similar to the first gsync monitors which required a separate kit? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-119-IY I'm very...
  16. wand3r3r

    [wccftech] AMD Planning Graphics Refresh in 2015, 16nm FinFET In 2016

    I didn't see this posted yet. http://wccftech.com/amds-excited-graphics-refresh-2015-feature-finfet/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Wccftechcom+%28WCCFtech.com%29
  17. wand3r3r

    [TBG] Does RAM Speed Matter? DDR3-1600 vs. 1866, 2133, and 2400 in Games

    The Tech Buyers Guru has a new RAM article, focusing on the speed this time. http://techbuyersguru.com/ramspeedgaming.php Take a look, it's an interesting read. It's always interesting to see the real world effect that memory has on (primarily gaming) performance. The conclusion offers solid...
  18. wand3r3r

    [hardocp] NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 SLI Overclocked GPU Review

    An interesting article, well worth the read. It's not as straightforward as it appears. http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/11/11/nvidia_geforce_gtx_980_sli_overclocked_gpu_review/1
  19. wand3r3r

    Dell 27" 4k IPS 60 Hz

    The first cheap(er) IPS screen that I've seen. $699 MSRP (based on dell's price) http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&sku=210-ADOF&dgc=BA&cid=283233&lid=5382216&acd=12309207133360126 As noted in the other thread where it was mentioned it's already available for...
  20. wand3r3r

    [h] 4 Weeks with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 SLI

    A good read from a PC enthusiast. I agree with most of his points. http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/10/30/4_weeks_nvidia_geforce_gtx_980_sli
  21. wand3r3r

    AMD crossfire users - check this out (SFR instead of AFR)

    Check out the blog by Firaxis, it sounds pretty revolutionary for us crossfire users, presuming it works. The low level GPU control sounds like it will reap some serious benefits and it looks like mantle is getting some serious commitment. The mantle benefits are looking pretty amazing as long...
  22. wand3r3r

    4k with 290x crossfire experience

    I received my 4k screen today so I've tried a couple games and it's been very surprising. I was expecting 4k to have a ton of issues (scaling/drivers etc.) and games to need settings lowered a lot. I've only tried a few games so far but it works amazingly well, at least in 3 out of 4. From the...
  23. wand3r3r

    4K Monitors thread

    Let's start a thread to discuss 4k monitors and experiences we have. With Windows 10 coming and high resolution support improvements along with the dropping prices of 4k displays it seems like the next year will see an increase of 4k users. http://www.maximumpc.com/4k_monitor_2014 Current...
  24. wand3r3r

    [TBG] The Video Card Rankings - Fall 2014

    The Tech Buyers Guru has updated their Video card rankings with the newly introduced maxwell cards and current market pricing. http://www.techbuyersguru.com/VideoCardRankings.php It's interesting to see the concrete improvements. I guess the rate used to be "doubling every 18-24 months"...
  25. wand3r3r

    Monitor - Input lag and different monitors

    What are the acceptable levels of input lag? I assume there is some room for debate since IPS vs. TN vs. 120/144Hz monitors will all vary. When looking at a budget 4k monitor I'm just debating if 4 frames is terrible, it kind of sounds like a lot of lag (58ms, g2g was 6ms measured). Does...
  26. wand3r3r

    [Windows] Windows 8.1 DPI Scaling Enhancements (4k)

    http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2013/07/15/windows-8-1-dpi-scaling-enhancements/ They talk about DPI scaling. I've been wondering about it a lot since I've been waiting to go 4k. It's pretty interesting that 32" 4k has the density of a phone (nokia 920). I like the pictures, it...
  27. wand3r3r

    Acer 28" 4k monitor with G Sync $800 - preorder

    Finally, something new (4k with g sync) and very useful! $800 is a little steep since the samsung is around $500-600 but if any monitor needs the frame synchronization, 4k does! http://anandtech.com/show/8548/acer-releases-xbo-series-28inch-uhd4k-with-gsync-for-800 This, the new 970 in SLI...
  28. wand3r3r

    [Videocardz/OCUK] Goodbye GALAXY and KFA2, Meet GALAX

    http://videocardz.com/52432/say-goodbye-to-galaxy-and-kfa2-meet-galax http://galax.net/
  29. wand3r3r

    [TPU] Radeon R9 290X Sees Price Cuts

    It appears the 290x is getting an official price cut. $550 -> $450 http://www.techpowerup.com/205218/radeon-r9-290x-sees-price-cuts.html Presumably a little competition for the upcoming cards. :thumbsup: I wonder where the 290 will settle? There are good deals on them, I guess it will become...
  30. wand3r3r

    C# - Java

    I've taken a various courses throughout school, they were always in Java (OOP) over the years. I have worked on several projects since then, primarily in C#. Returning (or basically beginning) to Java my first impression is to turn back to c# (web, windows/wcf services etc.). The generics seem...
  31. wand3r3r

    3DMark hall of fame

    I happened to browse the 3DMark hall of fame, surprise surprise there are some familiar forum users in there. :awe: http://www.3dmark.com/hall-of-fame-2/fire+strike+3dmark+score+extreme+preset/version+1.1 http://www.3dmark.com/hall-of-fame-2/ I guess the list may be shaken up a bit when the...
  32. wand3r3r

    The 980 performance prediction poll

    Where do you think the 980 performance will be relative to the 780 ti? It will be fun to compare where we are presuming it lands, and where it lands once it does. (Public so we can look back :) ) My thoughts at this point, based on the rumors so far: I haven't read all the rumors, but I...
  33. wand3r3r

    [TBG] The Best Gaming CPUs: Pentium vs. Core i3 vs. Core i5 vs. Core i7

    An interesting comparison across the Intel CPU range. http://www.techbuyersguru.com/haswellgaming.php It's a great representation of the current CPUs. The differences that e.g. cores, cache, and hyperthreading make are interesting to see. They compare these CPUs. Intel Pentium G3258...
  34. wand3r3r

    [TBG] R9 290 Tri-x review

    The R9 290 (Tri-x) gets reviewed by the Tech Buyers Guru. The review: http://www.techbuyersguru.com/sapphireR9290trix.php The R9 290 is clearly the best value of 2014 so far, excellent performance near the top cards for considerably less money. It's hard to find a flaw in the tri-x. It's...
  35. wand3r3r

    [TBG] The Video Card Buyer's Guide - Summer 2014

    It looks like the GPU market is cooling off and settling down since the mining cool down. Personally I feel like there are a few good deals worth buying, but it's kind of a buyer beware situation with a mixture of old and rebrands with a couple new cards sprinkled in there (maxwell, hawaii)...
  36. wand3r3r

    So, I ordered a Logitech G502 Proteus Core FPS gaming mouse

    My razer mice have broken (3 over time) so I started searching and ran into the Logitech G502 Proteus Core FPS mouse. My first thought is to wonder if the 12,000 DPI is turning into the megapixel war. Each razer mouse seemed better than the last, but my current one is 5600 DPI. (I believe...
  37. wand3r3r

    Mouse quits moving, requires unplugging to work (buttons still work) Confirmed:dead

    My mouse just started acting funny, it quits moving suddenly (randomly) and requires physically unplugging and plugging to move again. The buttons work, but it won't "move". :confused: Razer Lachesis 5600 dpi Windows 8.1 MSI Gaming G45 z87 Any ideas? The first suspect is sleep or something...
  38. wand3r3r

    AMD Youtube (HTML5) ..THREAD_EXCEPTION (atikmdag.sys)

    I'm getting some BSODs often very quickly when watching youtube videos full screen. SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (atikmdag.sys) It happens in Firefox (28, I'll get 29 now), I don't have flash installed and I have noscript although I allow youtube and googlevideo. It's so bad that I...
  39. wand3r3r

    Experience switching from iOs / android / windows & pros/cons

    My phone isn't taking a charge so I'm checking out the options. 1. Galaxy s5 or iphone alternatively 2. Lumia 1020 Being used to iOs and the iphone, what have been the features you either miss or love in iOs/android/windows? I haven't played with Android much other then on someone elses...
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    Getting BSODs 0xa0000001 suddenly

    I'm suddenly getting inundated by BSODs. 0xa0000001 is the code I'm seeing before a quick reboot. What direction would you start looking? I tested my HDDs with smart tests and some basic tests in a Seagate SeaTools. I haven't gotten further yet.