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    Bad week for India

    You know, for someone who sides with Zendari in a gay rights thread, you're awfully hyper-sensitive when it comes to Indian issues. You sound like one of those hypocritical, self-righteous minorities that thinks only of themselves... so I wouldn't accuse others of having a lack of credibility...
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    Indian royal family disinherits gay scion

    Even though I consider myself right-of-center on most issues, it's threads like these that make me realize I can never vote for a Republican. You have people like Zendari that take up for the family's actions (bragging about disowning their son in the newspaper because he's gay) and goes on...
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    *official* Oblivion Thread, opinions?

    It's actually quite tedious and immersion-breaking to try and ensure yourself perfect +5 level-ups. This is a big problem with the game for me. I won't play it without something like plus5always. Don't worry too much about leveling up anyway. When you level up, all of the important...
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    LOOKIN for Games to play on PC

    Glad you like it. If you have any questions on it PM me. Just to help clear things up inveterate: Fahrenheit = Original, uncensored Euro release (rated AO) Indigo Prophecy = Slightly censored USA release (rated M) Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Director's Cut = online release intended to...
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    LOOKIN for Games to play on PC

    Her name is Carla Valenti ;) She's one of the three main characters. The game does have some adult content, but it's all handled very tastefully and not gratuitous at all, so it adds to the immersion. The USA Indigo Prophecy release is supposed to be mildly censored, so I just picked up...
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    LOOKIN for Games to play on PC

    Ditto. I absolutely can't believe I missed this game when it first came out. I actually feel guilty for only spending $20 on it instead of the $50 these games cost when they're first released -_- It's hardly a Japanese RPG though... sorry I can't help you there. RPG's used to be my...
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    Where can I get ffdshow -- a copy that DOESN'T have a trojan in it?

    I usually just use mpc, ffdshow (although I've been getting it from the official and apparently outdated soundforge site), and ac3filter and everything seems to work great. Is there a reason why a codec pack like CCC would be better? Sorry if I'm going too off-topic :D
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    Last three PC games you've tried?

    Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy): Underrated, definitely worth the $20 :thumbsup: Story-driven adventure game with a unique and relatively creepy plot. I loved the atmosphere and found it very fitting. The action sequences can be quite intense, and are my favorite part of the game. The only...
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    Stop XP's idle tasks defrag?

    I use O&O's complete defrag option at least a couple times a month -- it will organize files by name/directory, date accessed, or date modified (whichever option you select) into a single contiguous space. I know that doesn't necessarily give better performance than a normal built-in defrag, but...
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    Wrong Forum

    how embarrassing
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    PNY 6800 $159 SHIPPED! No rebate! From newegg!

    Something I recently noticed is that the card does occasionally give me artifacts in the 3DMark05 "Fill rate - Single-Texturing" test: http://img103.echo.cx/my.php?image=artifacts2qc.jpg This happens regardless of whether the card is unlocked. Every other test, all of 3DMark03, Aquamark...
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    how cpu limited am i

    Just to answer a couple of your questions directly... I have a P4 2.4C with an unlocked 6800nu and can run modern games at mid-high settings with no problems. When I unlocked my card I got an improvment of 350+ 3DMarks in 05, so I don't think the CPU is too limiting. My next upgrade will be...
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    PNY 6800 $159 SHIPPED! No rebate! From newegg!

    From what I've read here and in the newegg comments, it's 50/50. Mine unlocked fine thankfully... I've read reviews from other people and some unlocked fine, some had to lock the pipes, and one had to lock the vertex unit. This is the best bang for your buck card on the market imo. My only...
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    PNY 6800 $159 SHIPPED! No rebate! From newegg!

    I'm happy to report that my card unlocked successfully. I've run 3DMark05, rthdribl, and a couple games and haven't seen any artifacts... and I saw an increase of 350 3DMarks. It is a little louder than I would have hoped though. I thought these things where supposed to have variable fans...
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    Poll: Does "the perfect rig" really need SLI?

    If by "kids with no money" you mean "either kids or adults that prefer to spend their money efficiently" I agree. Note that most people would say SLI is for "enthusiasts" and not for "kids with too much money" because most people don't feel the need to attack others that disagree with them.
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    Poll: Does "the perfect rig" really need SLI?

    What if you consider "perfect" to be cost-efficient and energy-efficient? I do, and would have to answer no to your question. If you could care less about money, heat, and possibly noise, then sure two 7800 GTX's are better than one.
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    Any advantage to running games at desktop reso?

    I was reading through some forums where a tech support guy recommended running a game at the desktop resolution (on a CRT) to try and help remove artifacts. I thought that the only time this was a concern is when you have a LCD because of the native resolution. Is there any advantage to...
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    PNY 6800 $159 SHIPPED! No rebate! From newegg!

    Well I'm scheduled to get mine Wed, so I'll report back with how well it unlocks. I'm more concerned about noise. I have a fairly quiet system and hope to keep it that way. I was originally going to get a Leadtek when they got back in stock since they're supposed to have quieter fans, but...
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    Sapphire 9800Pro - $90

    It's $153 shipped at newegg for the retail version. $190 is for the 256MB version. Still, this is $63 cheaper than newegg and the only disadvantage I see is OEM. I was just about to order the 6800 from newegg for $159 shipped, and this made me hesitate on that... but I do some heavy gaming...
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    PNY 6800 $159 SHIPPED! No rebate! From newegg!

    What do you mean by power cable? A 4-pin molex splitter or something? I don't think video cards require a direct power cable to wall yet do they? =P I was waiting for the Leadtek 6800's to come back in stock, but I'll probably get on this deal to save myself $30.
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    PNY 6800 $159 SHIPPED! No rebate! From newegg!

    PNY isn't usually very popular around here for video cards, but it's hard to justify paying $30+ more for another brand. Is there anything wrong with getting an oem video card? I'm not sure how important the cables would be that come in retail boxes.
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    I need to lower Motherboard Temps

    34-35C is too hot for a mobo? Mine gets that hot under load and I've never had any problems.
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    PC Power and cooling

    I was going to get a Seasonic Silencer 350w for an older computer of mine so I could upgrade its video, but I came across the PCP&C Silencer 360w and got it instead. From the reviews I've seen, it's basically the same thing (maybe a little better) and cheaper. Keep in mind the Silencer...
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    Looks like the 9800 pro rides again as the bang for buck mid range AGP solution ;)

    The 9800 Pro is still a good card for the price, but you can pick up a high quality brand 6600GT (eVGA, Leadtek) at newegg for ~$150 or less if you're willing to do a $15 or $20 mail-in rebate. So the question becomes is it worth spending just over $20 to get a 6600GT over a 9800 Pro, and...
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    Please Help Pick a new PSU

    Edit: The 9800np is not a power hungry card. So if you're keeping your current setup without upgrades and not experiencing any problems, you can probably save yourself some time and cash and just keep what you have. Anyway... Just so happens I recently replaced the psu in my a250y. >>...
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    Need a PSU reccomendation

    The dimensions listed for the Super Flower look a bit large: 6"(W) x 6.25"(L) x 3.5"(H)". Aren't normal dimensions 5.9" x 5.5" x 3.4"? If the dimensions on direction are accurate, that would be something to consider. Btw, I like Seasonics as well... or PCP&C Silencers which seem to be...
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    How to unlock Pipelines and Vertex Shader on a 6800 (nu/le/gs)

    Do you have to repeat the process when you update or change Nvidia's drivers? I'm curious how exactly this works if the BIOS isn't modified and the program doesn't have to be actively running. If it changes Nvidia's drivers, it would seem that updating your drivers would cancel out the...
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    Should I remove the PCI slot cover below my AGP card?

    I understand that you should leave the PCI slot below your graphics card unused (for ventilation and irq sharing). I'm wondering if it would also help to remove the PCI slot cover below your graphics card for ventilation purposes. Or would this be unnecessary and/or possibly be detrimental to...
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    BFG 6800 OC 128mb AGP @ Fry's: $179.99 w/ IR, $149.99 w/ IR & MIR

    Oh man, I've been waiting for 6800nu's to go on sale too. It's killing me not having a Fry's in the state. I wish I had family up there or something =\
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    oem omtherboard agp aperture size

    I have that same motherboard. You cannot set AGP aperture size in the BIOS. Nor can you set any voltages, timings, or anything of that nature. Aperture size isn't supposed to be a big deal, and most in-depth reviews I've seen suggest 64-128 megs anyway. So I wouldn't worry about it...
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    6600GT or 6800nu for P4 2.4C

    I should have specified that I don't plan to upgrade this machine again. I will just get a new one in a year and a half or so. This is an HP (was a gift) is why I'm not upgrading it anymore and why I'm not overclocking it -- there's absolutely no control in the BIOS over voltages or...
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    6600GT or 6800nu for P4 2.4C

    I've read through the various 6600GT vs 6800nu threads and understand that the 6800 is a little bit better if you're willing to put the extra $40 into it. My question is: Should the fact that I'm running a P4 2.4C (800FSB), which is slower than what many people buying these cards are using...
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    Possible to fry a mobo with too strong a psu?

    Yeah, that sounded fishy to me and I'm not even that knowledgeable on the subject. It gets tiring always being misled by sales reps and "technicians". I try to research all I can online, but some questions, like whether or not I can swap out the psu in an HP for a standard ATX one, you'd...
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    Possible to fry a mobo with too strong a psu?

    I just got off the phone with an HP rep who told me that their senior techs recommend no higher than a 300w psu for their systems otherwise you risk frying the motherboard and other components. Their systems come with a Hipro 250w (12v @ 14a). Does this sound strange to anyone? Or is that...
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    Need budget PSU to power 6600GT

    Yeah man, I love Seasonic. But isn't 300w pushing it? The 350w is $68 shipped, which is going over my limit.
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    Need budget PSU to power 6600GT

    Thanks for the caution Mysteryozo. I've seen powmax non-recommended in a few threads now. waffles, the XClio 450w certainly looks nice. I just did some searching and it's getting mostly positive reviews here. It has more power on the 12v rails than the Enermax and it looks like it'd be...
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    Need budget PSU to power 6600GT

    I need a new PSU so that I can upgrade my graphics to a 6600GT AGP. I have a p4 2.4c, 2x512MB pc3200 ram, 1 hd, 2 cd drives and a disk drive, and a card reader. I'd like to get a budget psu that will keep this system stable for a long time. I'm not too worried about future-proffing though, as...
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    Mixing ram

    Thanks for the replies. Nomada, unfortunately I have no control over the timings on my dimm's. My BIOS is very restricted -- even the hidden advanced BIOS leaves out many settings. I'm assuming my dimm's are always set to SPD. I'll probably go with just the Corsair VS. The only thing I...