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    Creating backup of Steam game files.

    I have been a gamer but so far have brought legit physical copies and used cracks to run them. I have never used steam as a distribution medium since I don't like to be connected to the net when playing. Looking at how the JC3 cracking is progressing.....(don't know if it's even in the...
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    GUP upgrade from R9 270X to R9 390

    Hi, What sort of performance gain should I expect when upgrading from my current R9 270X to a R9 390? I don't plan to go above 1080p for my gaming needs. JC3 is the game I am planning to upgrade for. I have a feeling that 270X should suffice...(as I am keeping my expectations to about 30 fps...
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    Dual booting Windows XP 32-bit and Windows 7 64-bit on Core i5

    After I upgrade my current machine, I'm thinking of dual booting Windows XP 32-bit and Windows 7 64-bit on my Core i5 machine. This way I can have the experience of playing all the old Windows 98 / XP games and also play all the current ones with Windows 7. Is it possible to have such a...
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    Complete PC upgrade.

    My C2D/R4850 started artifacting recently. (I keep getting green/yellow squares all over the screen.).Is my vid card giving up? It's been almost 8 years that I am using this setup. I am considering a complete up-gradation (all components except Tower/PSU) and would like some assistance from...
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    Inexpensive upgrade?

    Was planning to completely upgrade my current rig (C2D , 2 GB RAM / 4850 (512 RAM)), but the cost shot up to almost $1000 (Rs 60000) Considering that I am more interested in playing past games (Crysis/WH/FC-3) at fairly high resolution and maybe AC-BF, I was thinking of only upgrading my gfx...
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    Complete PC upgrade dilemma.

    I am in a dilemma w.r.t overall PC upgrade. Currently I am gaming on C2D, 2 GB RAM, 4850 (512 RAM) 17" LCD machine. I am planning to upgrade but ONLY so that I can play games like Crysis/Warhead/BioShock Infinite/Dishonored/Metro 2033/Metro LL on a largish screen (Preferable a 21" monitor). I...
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    PS3 downloadable games

    Hi, I am new to the console scene. I have seen/read some fabulous reviews of Flower/Journey. I would like to purchase physical copies of these games but since these are PS3 downloadable games how can I get copies/discs?
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    Setting up PS3 for HD level gfx

    Just got a PS3 and Uncharted Dual pack to go with it...:-) Have purchased a 42" LCD and am connecting the PS3 with the TV thru the AV cable that came along with PS3. So far I have not been all that impressed with the graphics of U2....I have seen incredible HD videos on utube....so there must...
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    Good LCD option to game at 1024*768..17" or 19"?

    I am planning to move on from my 17"CRT to a 17" or a "19" LCD. I always game at 1024* 768 and wouldnt want to change the res when I move to a LCD. Will the display quality remain the same if I go in for a 17" or a 19" LCD..keeping the res at 1024*768? I want to go in for a square monitor...
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    CoD5

    Have been playing CoD5 for 3 days now and have completed the game upto the flying gunship level. Apart from the fact that there is NO connection between the Pacific and Russian levels I think this is the best WW2 action game that I have played till date. The game play is ABSOUTELY chaotic...
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    Why is Crysis so hard to run?

    So the graphics are GREAT. BUT sli & triple sli to break 30fps? That's just ... absurd? There is a dramtic difference when heavy shaders are applied vs none.As well as shadows. You have to actually study the screens to see what pics are better from medium to high and then high to very high...
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    HD 4850 on PCIe x16

    Have been a Nvidia regular in the past but ,the HD 4850's look really inviting (for the price). I am currently using 7900 GS on a Intel DG 965RY Mobo. The Mobo box indicates PCI Express* x16. I am confused as to weather 4850 will work on my mobo. I read something about PCIe...
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    Serious PC start and hang up problem...

    My problem is that my PC(P4 2.8,512 DDR RAM,GF Ti 4200 128 MB GFX,Intel 865 MB,200 GB HDD with Win XP Pro SP1)hangs up on me regularly when I am doing some work.Sometimes the PC wont even start on switching the CPU start button. The machine starts but there is no display.I have to keep on...