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by deinabog
Mon May 22, 2017 8:13 am
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: What cases and PSUs are you guys using?
Replies: 83
Views: 12903

Re: What cases and PSUs are you guys using?

I'm using two Cooler Master cases: the HAF 932 and the HAF XM. For PSUs I recently upgraded to two EVGA Supernova 1,300-watt power supplies (G2 series gold rated).
by deinabog
Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:47 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: What Router do you use?
Replies: 108
Views: 15215

Re: What Router do you use?

I'm using Asus's RT-AC3100.  It's good router, if a bit large.
by deinabog
Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Are you buying a RX 480?
Replies: 193
Views: 25902

Re: Are you buying a RX 480?

I'm good with my Maxwell-based Titan X cards but I saw a 480 at one of the local Best Buys here in NYC.
by deinabog
Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: Swapping cases yearly
Replies: 32
Views: 6028

Re: Swapping cases yearly

I have two Cooler Master cases-one mid-tower and the other a full-tower- that I've been using for the last four to five years respectively. It's difficult to find a case with the right combination of I/O ports, upgradeability, aesthetics and bling; as such I wouldn't swap my cases frequently. Beside...
by deinabog
Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: Anticipating not switching CPUs for a while
Replies: 69
Views: 8924

Re: Anticipating not switching CPUs for a while

i agree i cant see me changing from my 3930k for a long time yet also i feel quite happy i grabbed a 2011 cpu instead of an 1155 cpu - so many people said 2011 was a ripoff when they released but im quite happy with my purchase and im glad i went 2011 instead of 1155 as i have -pci-e 3.0 (1155 is p...
by deinabog
Fri Mar 20, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Are you planning to buy a 4K monitor for gaming soon?
Replies: 87
Views: 13257

Re: Are you planning to buy a 4K monitor for gaming soon?

I'm not planning on buying a 4K display in the near future. I just don't find them compelling enough.
by deinabog
Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:32 am
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: All your thoughts on SoundBlaster Z sound card
Replies: 9
Views: 4885

Re: All your thoughts on SoundBlaster Z sound card

I bought two of these cards for my boxes and have been pleased with them. The drivers are pretty solid and a Windows 8.1 driver is scheduled for release this month.
by deinabog
Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Crysis 1 won't run on window's 8
Replies: 22
Views: 16689

Re: Crysis 1 won't run on window's 8

Khali wrote:
I don't have the Steam version. Mine is the original release on a disk. I get the black screen like its trying to run then it crashes. I will try yet another install.


Remember to install the patches (1.2 & 1.2.1) after installing the game.
by deinabog
Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Crysis 1 won't run on window's 8
Replies: 22
Views: 16689

Re: Crysis 1 won't run on window's 8

Crysis will run under Windows 8 (and 8.1) but it sounds like you'll have to reinstall the game or the drivers for your graphics card. I had this problem before but it turned out that the OS had some rot so I wound up reformatting and reinstalling Windows.
by deinabog
Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: HL3!
Replies: 27
Views: 4790

Re: HL3!

Looks too good to be true so I'm sure it's not.
by deinabog
Fri May 24, 2013 8:34 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: *plunge* Bought a GTX 780
Replies: 83
Views: 21061

Re: *plunge* Bought a GTX 780

Very nice card! Congratulations on being one of the first people I've heard of to buy it (reminds me of when I bought my first 3dfx-based accelerator way back in October of '96). Too bad the price is still a bit steep.
by deinabog
Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:26 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: 4770K ES Benchmarks Out
Replies: 39
Views: 11337

Re: 4770K ES Benchmarks Out

Seeing as how I've already upgraded both my boxes (rebuilt one actually) I'm going to pass on Haswell. It looks like a good CPU but I'm betting it's aimed mostly at people still running Core 2 processors and not Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge parts.
by deinabog
Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Console vs. gaming PC
Replies: 270
Views: 34439

Re: Console vs. gaming PC

Vrock wrote:
End User wrote:
Vrock wrote:
on physical format

Are you insisting on physical media out of legal concerns or something else?

Physical media provides the highest quality, legal content available.


Definitely agree with this.
by deinabog
Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Console vs. gaming PC
Replies: 270
Views: 34439

Re: Console vs. gaming PC

For what it's worth I prefer gaming on a PC. I've always played games on my computers and learned to build them to run certain games faster (Descent 2 comes to mind). Consoles are closed platforms that are best suited to platform-style games and fighting games whereas PCs run shooters, real-time str...
by deinabog
Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: Blu-Ray burner experiences?
Replies: 16
Views: 3218

Re: Blu-Ray burner experiences?

I did buy a LiteOn Blu-Ray ROM a couple of 3 years ago that died after playing 3-4 retail discs. Yeah, I am so done with them. I used to prefer them because they were a great bang for the buck. But then a couple of years ago I went through a series of LiteOn DVD burners that all failed in various w...
by deinabog
Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:22 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: Blu-Ray burner experiences?
Replies: 16
Views: 3218

Re: Blu-Ray burner experiences?

LG's unit should serve you well. I haven't burned a Blu-ray disc with my drives yet (I have the 8X model) but for playback and general everyday use LGs drive's are rock solid. Since I recently bought Power2Go 8 I'm going to start archiving some files to Blu-ray and DVD (a good archive is always hand...
by deinabog
Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:26 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: The best anti virus program
Replies: 129
Views: 25523

Re: The best anti virus program

I prefer Microsoft Security Essentials. Been using it since it was a beta and haven't been disappointed.
by deinabog
Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: I miss old games... Bring them back!
Replies: 67
Views: 12734

Re: I miss old games... Bring them back!

I have fond memories of firing up Descent on my old 486 back in December '95 and loving it. The Rebirth open source versions of Descent and Descent 2 are great also and they both run flawlessly in 64-bit Windows 7 and Linux. It's the reason I didn't finish grad school (ok I got lazy too) :wink: .
by deinabog
Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Mass Effect 3
Replies: 45
Views: 6467

Re: Mass Effect 3

skialex25 wrote:
Hey... so I know that this is a bit off from the discussion here of late, but do any of you know if ME3 will have 3D support? It's not, strictly speaking, necessary, and I'll buy the game regardless. I was just curious...


BioWare hasn't stated it will so at this point I'd say no, it probably won't.
by deinabog
Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:26 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: tv shows you enjoy watching that aren't mainstream
Replies: 59
Views: 7020

Re: tv shows you enjoy watching that aren't mainstream

Glorious wrote:
The Wire.

It is the best show of all time.


You beat me to it.
by deinabog
Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:07 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Windows 7: 32 or 64 bit
Replies: 27
Views: 3272

Re: Windows 7: 32 or 64 bit

Hi! Is there any advantage to installing Windows 7 64 bit on a machine with 2 GB RAM over the 32 bit version? Installing the 64-bit version of Windows 7 will provide support for more memory (greater than 4GB should you go in that direction later) as well as better security and stability. As long as...
by deinabog
Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:47 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Mass Effect 3
Replies: 45
Views: 6467

Re: Mass Effect 3

tanker27 wrote:
The collectors edition


I've already pre-ordered two copies from Amazon and a third from GameStop for my Hall of Fame collection.
by deinabog
Mon May 16, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: What are you playing / looking forward to?
Replies: 70
Views: 7367

Re: What are you playing / looking forward to?

Right now I'm playing Mass Effect 2 (again), Dragon Age: Origins, Crysis, Titan Quest, and Dungeon Siege II. I also fire up Descent and Descent 2 Rebirth on occasion as well.
by deinabog
Thu May 05, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Mass Effect 3
Replies: 45
Views: 6467

Re: Mass Effect 3

I'm glad that BW has decided to delay the game rather than rush it out the door. I never played ME1 but I thoroughly enjoyed ME2 and I've started another playthrough on my second box.
by deinabog
Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: I want my Beige back!
Replies: 64
Views: 4416

Re: I want my Beige back!

I like the new color scheme. It's easier on the eyes.
by deinabog
Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:08 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Best Gamepad controller?
Replies: 17
Views: 3925

Re: Best Gamepad controller?

I just thought about this: Razer's Onza controller. I've been looking at them and want to pick one up if I can find 'em in stock. They're sold out everywhere :( . That is a mighty fine-looking controller. And it's a 360-alike, so it'll work with all the PC games using the 360 controller. btw, Amazo...
by deinabog
Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:59 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Best Gamepad controller?
Replies: 17
Views: 3925

Re: Best Gamepad controller?

I just thought about this: Razer's Onza controller. I've been looking at them and want to pick one up if I can find 'em in stock. They're sold out everywhere :( .
by deinabog
Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Best Gamepad controller?
Replies: 17
Views: 3925

Re: Best Gamepad controller?

I like the wired Xbox 360 controller these days. I also have Logitech's F510 controller which supports force feedback.
by deinabog
Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Bulletstorm!
Replies: 53
Views: 6040

Re: Bulletstorm!

I bought it for the PC and it's a fun game. I'm using the Xbox 360 wired controller to play it and I haven't run into any issues so far.
by deinabog
Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Your FIRST Graphics Card Thread
Replies: 142
Views: 14718

Re: Your FIRST Graphics Card Thread

My first discrete video card was ATI's PC 2TV board. It had a whopping 4MB of RAM and I bought it from Computer City back in '97. I used Orchid's Righteous 3D for gaming though.
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