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  1. Tifosi248F1

    Monitor for programming: 23-24", IPS, 1080-1440p, 250$

    I just bought a Dell U2415, and it is an absolutely beautiful screen. I would say it's the perfect balance of resolution and screen size. 1440 is quite small on even a 25 inch screen and you'll see people recommend increasing the OS display scaling. I find this not to be necessary for 1920x1200...
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    Steam Summer Sale 2016

    I would say that BNW as well as Gods and Kings are essential to get the best experience from Civ V. They round it out and bring it more in line with the mechanics of Civ IV. If you really enjoy Civ V, the < $4 is probably going to be worth it.
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    Skyrim Special Edition

    Because I'm not a delusional cry-baby who gets butthurt that something seemingly isn't being worked on as fast as I want it to be? Seriously. You don't work at Bethesda so you have ZERO idea of how they go about starting a project or how they delegate their teams and time. It's beyond childish...
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    Skyrim Special Edition

    I swear, people blabbering about how Bethesda's time could be better spent on a new TES have zero clue how game development even works. They've already come out and said TES VI is in the works, but their vision is so vast that they needed the tech to reach a point where they could fully realize...
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    Xcom 2

    I'm absolutely enjoying the game. Yeah, it's different from Enemy Unknown and some of the new mechanics can get irksome...the mission timers being one. Sometimes they're not bad but other times they really limit your strategic options, especially with the new concealment mechanic. You can't...
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    Steam Christmas Sale 2015

    If anyone is interested in the Cities: Skylines After Dark expansion, it can be found on Amazon for $6 + tax (if you have to pay it) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015RMHO18?keywords=after%20dark&qid=1450937928&ref_=sr_1_1&s=videogames&sr=1-1 Roughly $4 cheaper than the Steam sale and $2...
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    mouse pads? Good, cheap, both?

    How big? For cloth, I would probably recommend the SteelSeries QcK line. 10.6 x 12.6 inches for ~$7 http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-QcK-Gaming-Mouse-Black/dp/B000UEZ36W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449699305&sr=8-1&keywords=qck or 17.7 x 15.7 inches for ~$13...
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    Comcast ending support for cable modem

    The RETAIL SB6141 is not supposed to be EoL according to some discussions on dslreports. The leased from Comcast version is however on the EoL list. You could always try switching modems and see if it activates.
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    Samsung 850 EVO 120GB vs HyperX Fury 120GB Sandisk Plus 240GB

    I would definitely move up to a 240/250 GB drive. Looking at Newegg, the 250GB 850 EVO is only about $12 more than the 120 GB. Even if you don't think you'll fill up a 120, the extra space of a 250 will come in handy. Better to have the space and not need it and not the other way around. I have...
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    Hyper 212 EVO fan clicking; replacement recommendation?

    I personally put Arctic Cooling F12 fans on three different 212 Evo builds. I don't really notice the noise, but I wasn't focused on a silent build. They're relatively inexpensive and my temps remain reasonable.
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    Drive and RAM Recommendations

    Look into Toshiba and HGST (Hitachi) HDDs. Lots of capacities to choose from. They may be slightly slower than WD Blacks, but if you're not constantly accessing the drive it likely won't make much difference. They're also a bit cheaper if that matters to you. Some models of Toshiba drives are...
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    Do newer games require a controller?

    Pretty much any XBox controller. Either the wired 360 or a new XB One controller. Simple plug and play, and a lot of games use XBox controller mapping and icons in-game. The Playstation 4's DS4 is also an option if you prefer the feel of a PS controller over XBox, though you may need a program...
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    Humble Bundle "The End of Summer Sale" plus a free game.

    Nice! Thanks for posting.
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    People who buy SCUF or Elite Controller thoughts?

    It never ceases to amaze me how many people respond to this guys blatantly obvious troll bait. He has not once created a thread of any legitimate substance. It's all delusional ramblings and nonsensical gripes about insignificant nothingness. I always get a good laugh from his threads, yet when...
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    Professional Call of Duty players?

    THIS Every thread started by the OP I've seen is nothing more than flame bait or pointless post padding. Best not to bother even replying to any of his threads. Maybe he'll get bored and leave.
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    Steam Summer Sale 2015 Official Whatcha Gonna Buy Thread

    The Fallout games have been surprisingly expensive recently. I bought New Vegas during the 2013 Summer sale for $5, and Fallout 3 was the same price. I don't think I've seen them below $7.50 in the last year. I picked up Cities:Skylines because I've been jonesing for a city builder and the...
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    Case for New Desktop PC Build

    I vote for Fractal Design, but not the Define series. Those are built more towards "silence" with sound dampening materials and modular vents. It's undoubtedly a great case, but the Arc Midi series is geared towards airflow and cooling. Define comes with 2 fans, Arc Midi comes with 3 if that...
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    Multiple client systems: Steam Games won't play

    There's no need to re-buy anything for testing purposes. All you really need to do is re-establish your brother's Steam account, reset the password or whatever you need to do to log in, the enable Family Sharing on your account and his. After that all your games will be visible, and more...
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    Did something happen on Steam?

    Can't say I've run into that issue, but I have had something else strange happen. Left 4 Dead 2 is being shared to me, but I don't have it installed. Suddenly, Left 4 Dead 2 Add-on Service has started appearing in the list of recent games when you click on the tray icon. A clean install of the...
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    Ugh, whats this old adventure SCIFI game!?

    Yeah. Pretty similar idea with a similar UI. Iron Helix was bought for me as a gift, and I got one of the Journeyman Projects in a themed bundle. Never really got to play Journeyman, it always seemed to throw out errors. I loved Iron Helix though. I still have the CD and manual. That was how...
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    Ugh, whats this old adventure SCIFI game!?

    I completely agree. When I look at my boxes and boxes of old games and manuals I get nostalgic for when games had substance. Not that there aren't any like that now. Every era had its gems and its garbage, but back in the day devs and pubs at least had to make as complete a game as possible with...
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    Ugh, whats this old adventure SCIFI game!?

    There was also Iron Helix. Your character remotely controlled a robot that was searching a ship and you had to evade another robot that had malfunctioned.
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    Free copy of Dragon Age Inquisition

    Congrats man!
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    Free copy of Dragon Age Inquisition

    Shame I have a cat, but my cousin has a pretty cute puppy
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    Steam Holiday Auction

    Each subsequent auction period lasts 45 minutes once the first auction happens. They have it set up so there will be 100 auctions within the time frame of this event. In theory it could be possible to get something for 1 gem if absolutely no one but a handful are interested, though I doubt it...
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    Best value android tablet

    Would the Tab Pro 8.4 for $200 be the best value for an all-around tablet? I'm looking at tablets for general usage scenarios; web browsing, social media, occasional media consumption...as well as viewing photos in the field. While a laptop would provide more power and options for photos, the...
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    Very specific question (yep, another XB1 vs PS4 thread)

    Unless you're a bigger fan of GT and that actually matters. So no, not a "no brainer". Nice try though. We don't know the OP's opinions on Forza considering they own a PS3. Telling them to go buy XB1 just because it has games is as much bad advice as telling them to go buy PS4 because it...
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    Very specific question (yep, another XB1 vs PS4 thread)

    If sports and racing games are your main interests, my suggestion is to base your decision on which racing series you want more; Forza or GT. The sports games are going to be virtually identical. There isn't much point in settling for something just because it's cheaper if you don't have an...
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    Civilization: Beyond Earth (was: New Firaxis game being announced tomorrow)

    It's a button in the top right section of the UI. The eye that kinda looks like the CBS logo in the corner of the mini map. I've had limited time with the demo, so there isn't much I can say about the game itself. I do get a feeling from what I've read and the little bit I played though that...
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    anything wrong with not using a case?

    One thing I could think of is support. Were you planning to build something similar to the expansion slots at the back of a traditional case? Also, you could be looking at having components in an orientation they're just not meant to be in, i.e hanging upside down. Gravity is the one thing you...
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    XCOM: Enemy Unknown (steam) free.

    Unless it has changed since codes started going out, you get taken to a page with your code on it plus an email. You have to go to Steam and redeem it.
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    XCOM: Enemy Unknown (steam) free.

    It still tracks your activity. I linked everything when I first bought things from GMG and saw they had their "rewards" program. I've never downloaded the standalone Playfire client. There's also no easy way to just unlink your Steam account that I can see. All of this means nothing to me...
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    Borderlands Pre-Sequel now for sale

    I think the best you might find is 20-25% off at GreenManGaming with a voucher code, if it's not excluded fro the deal.
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    XCOM: Enemy Unknown (steam) free.

    Thanks for the heads up! Have it on PS3 from when it was past of PS+, definitely looking forward to going through it on PC.
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    M&M Heroes Online

    I started it the other day after seeing some stuff on Twitter. My initial impression is it's your typical F2P game. Things are time limited, like taxes from your Town Hall and creature recruiting. It really holds your hand at the beginning, with the quests introducing you to town management...
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    Best PC case w/window for $90

    Best is subjective and depends on what you're looking for in a design as well as functionality. Fractal Design Define R4 if you want sound isolation and a front door, or FD Arc Midi R2 if you want door-less. Are they ~$90 or less right now...not sure, but you can find they that low or less. I...
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    EVGA PrecisionX 16 Alternative

    MSI Afterburner is probably the answer you'll get most often. I was a user of PrecisionX when I first got my 760, before it really had a number associated with it (it was like version 14). They brought out PrecisionX 15 earlier this Summer and that's when things started going downhill. They were...
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    2014 Steam Summer Sale Thread

    I know I wasn't asked, but I'll share my experiences. I started out playing as Zer0 the Assassin. It was alright up until level 20 or so, and probably about halfway through the story. (I have a tendency to do a lot of side missions and grind a bit) Around that time, his special ability kind of...
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    GTX 770 roundup--recommendations?

    Be careful with the Gigabyte card as it's quite long compared to the others. If you're putting it in a SFF style case, chances are it won't fit. The MSI is the shortest. You can't really go wrong with either Asus, MSI, or EVGA.
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    The Kerbal Space Program (KSP) Thread

    Says who? You? Certainly not the devs. The game isn't meant to be easy and hold your hand. They're not going to add in the things that Kerbal Engineer Redux does unless they deem it absolutely necessary. They've already stated as much in their dev reports and on the forums.