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by NarwhaleAu
Tue Oct 02, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Worth Upgrading GPU?
Replies: 13
Views: 2557

Re: Worth Upgrading GPU?

I'm in a similar boat, but with a 3 series i5 and 32 GB RAM DDR3 which I don't want to have to replace with expensive DDR4. Good news - you are losing, maybe, 10 frames per second with our current CPUs. They aren't slow - they just aren't as fast as modern CPUs. Have you overclocked your CPU - there...
by NarwhaleAu
Mon Oct 01, 2018 3:59 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: RTX 2080 / Ti similar to iPhone X launch?
Replies: 62
Views: 10216

Re: RTX 2080 / Ti similar to iPhone X launch?

Yeah the value in the 2080 series is weak. I bought a new EVGA custom cooler GTX 1080 for just under $400 last week. It supposedly comes with Destiny 2 and DLC as well. I couldn't justify purchasing the 2080 when it might be 30% faster, but it is about 80% more expensive.
by NarwhaleAu
Thu May 17, 2018 6:18 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Nvidia Turing GTX1180 Rumors
Replies: 26
Views: 6928

Re: Nvidia Turing GTX1180 Rumors

The same way they do every other release. The faster chips will be priced at a point that makes performance per $ slightly more attractive. If it is 50% more powerful, expect to pay 30%+ more. Gone are the days of them holding a price point and just giving us extra power for the same price. That's w...
by NarwhaleAu
Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:25 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Does the home page's text look soft?
Replies: 14
Views: 1494

Re: Does the home page's text look soft?

On the ancient version of IE that my company uses (the version that now almost every site says needs to be upgraded) the fonts look as crisp and pixelated as ever.

...I think I would rather be using Edge.
by NarwhaleAu
Mon Jun 27, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: AMD Radeon RX 480= 980 GTX in 3D Mark 11
Replies: 314
Views: 50475

Re: AMD Radeon RX 480= 980 GTX in 3D Mark 11

If these cards really do come out near 980 GTX performance for $200, it is going to put downward pressure on Nvidia... and that is EXACTLY what I want. :D
by NarwhaleAu
Tue Jun 21, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: headphones recommendations
Replies: 59
Views: 9468

Re: headphones recommendations

I have 4 sets of over the ear / enclosed headphones. Buy the MDR-7506s. You will love them. They are the best bang for the buck headphones you can purchase. I'm sure the ATH-M50x are a nice set too, just a little more pricey. PS Under no circumstances purchase the MDR-10Rs. These are Beats style bas...
by NarwhaleAu
Wed Jun 15, 2016 12:03 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: AMD Radeon RX 480= 980 GTX in 3D Mark 11
Replies: 314
Views: 50475

Re: AMD Radeon RX 480= 980 GTX in 3D Mark 11

Maybe the same here - I just bought a 960 for $220 a few months ago, so getting double the performance for about the same price is a bargain in my book.
by NarwhaleAu
Sun Jun 05, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Tech Report State of the Union
Replies: 64
Views: 8713

Re: Tech Report State of the Union

I wont change my opinion about TR, it's the foremost site I visit for tech news and for information. And I wont change my opinion about those rising up with pitchforks and torches complaining, YOU ARE FICKLE. And if your that upset, well then, don't let the door hit you in the ass. Seeing as though...
by NarwhaleAu
Sat Jun 04, 2016 6:07 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Tech Report State of the Union
Replies: 64
Views: 8713

Re: Tech Report State of the Union

All I can say, is that I have noticed a difference and have spoken with my money. I cancelled my subscription.

I still have a lot of love for the website. The quality and timing will need to improve for me to re-subscribe.
by NarwhaleAu
Thu May 05, 2016 9:54 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Did I screw up getting the GTX 970 last year?
Replies: 75
Views: 8602

Re: Did I screw up getting the GTX 970 last year?

Don't think of it as upgrading early and missing out on first gen Pascal, think of it as buying a really good price/performance card as a bridge to Pascal 2.
by NarwhaleAu
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: The Case Against Pre-Orders
Replies: 45
Views: 6747

Re: The Case Against Pre-Orders

I have a different strategy. In a world where publishers want pre-orders, they pull forward demand. That leaves a gap once the game has been released and publishers respond by lowering prices. That means that relatively new games get cheap quickly. Great games from only a year ago fall into the barg...
by NarwhaleAu
Mon Feb 08, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Ergonomic "gaming" keyboard. Does it exist?
Replies: 49
Views: 29214

Re: Ergonomic "gaming" keyboard. Does it exist?

Same boat here - all I want is the mechanical version of the fabulous Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 (now out of production and selling for about the price of a nice mechanical keyboard).
by NarwhaleAu
Sun Aug 16, 2015 12:09 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Switched back to my CRT... am I insane?
Replies: 111
Views: 15450

Re: Switched back to my CRT... am I insane?

You are free to do whatever you want. For me, I wouldn't go back to CRT. I'm staring at an IPS display that is crisp, high resolution, has great color and has great blacks. The black on the advert above doesn't look washed out to me and it is clearly more black than the black bezel. Maybe it isn't a...
by NarwhaleAu
Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:21 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Is the Geforce 980 Ti worth it?
Replies: 36
Views: 5239

Re: Is the Geforce 980 Ti worth it?

Hey Don't get me wrong when I said it wasn't worth it, I was talking about timing. Each year or so they release a new breed of graphics card BUT they hold the price relatively flat until the next set of cards come out. To me, I find that it is best to buy just after a new card has been released. As ...
by NarwhaleAu
Mon Aug 10, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Is the Geforce 980 Ti worth it?
Replies: 36
Views: 5239

Re: Is the Geforce 980 Ti worth it?

No, it is not.

You should wait just a tad longer (into early next year) and get Pascal.

I wouldn't think you would need to upgrade your PSU but I defer to those with more experience.
by NarwhaleAu
Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:02 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: need recommendations for an online school
Replies: 3
Views: 916

Re: need recommendations for an online school

I went through Indiana University for a Master of Science in Finance. The University of North Carolina just put in place an MBA program that is online as well. If you were looking for more business oriented classes, those are the two that I would check out. I know that the University of North Dakota...
by NarwhaleAu
Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Need a basic fast system
Replies: 39
Views: 4920

Re: Need a basic fast system

3 things are really going to drive your perception of performance - a decent CPU so that you have a snappy response (every time I've overclocked my CPU I've been able to feel the difference) - an SSD so that stuff loads quickly (you'll be amazed at how satisfying a fast boot time is) - a decent GPU ...
by NarwhaleAu
Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:24 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: A little late for buyer's remorse?
Replies: 77
Views: 7956

Re: A little late for buyer's remorse?

Yes, you did.

What f0d said.
by NarwhaleAu
Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: DOTA 2 Sucks?
Replies: 45
Views: 13668

Re: DOTA 2 Sucks?

This is the link to his new guide:

https://purgegamers.true.io/g/dota-2-guide/

Enjoy!
by NarwhaleAu
Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:36 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: DOTA 2 Sucks?
Replies: 45
Views: 13668

Re: DOTA 2 Sucks?

I want to try out DOTA. I am scared off by the huge learning curve. Dozens of hours just for proficiency. Another thing I don't want is anybody's ****. I don't want to join a game, screw it up for the team, and then have some **** breathing down my neck about it. Just the thought of that alone is e...
by NarwhaleAu
Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:29 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: DOTA 2 Sucks?
Replies: 45
Views: 13668

Re: DOTA 2 Sucks?

That is not how Dota 2 works. If you die once, you should play more defensively - pull the creep wave, stay nearer to your tower, make sure you understand what your escape mechanism is (do you have a stun?). Did you buy the right starting items? A stout shield or maybe upgrade it to a poor mans shie...
by NarwhaleAu
Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:58 am
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?

Not, soon, but yes at some point in the future.

These are the things I am looking for:
- IPS
- 32"
- Able to be driven as single display, not two tiled
- less than $1000

Looks like we are almost there, but it probably needs another year to really mature.
by NarwhaleAu
Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Radeon 290x 8GB OR Geforce 980 4GB
Replies: 22
Views: 3565

Re: Radeon 290x 8GB OR Geforce 980 4GB

Congrats! I'm sure you are going to love the card.
by NarwhaleAu
Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Radeon 290x 8GB OR Geforce 980 4GB
Replies: 22
Views: 3565

Re: Radeon 290x 8GB OR Geforce 980 4GB

Have to agree - I hadn't realized that prices for the 290 and 290X had fallen that much. The 290X for low $300s is a huge amount of performance for the price. The 290 for $285 is also a great deal. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814150701
by NarwhaleAu
Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Radeon 290x 8GB OR Geforce 980 4GB
Replies: 22
Views: 3565

Re: Radeon 290x 8GB OR Geforce 980 4GB

Wait... has it been 6 years? I have the 6850. Surely it isn't that old is it??? I am in a similar boat to you. I was considering the 290x and the 980 but ultimatley leaning towards the 970 (not a typo - the 970 is a great card at a really great price). Out of the two, I would have purchased the 980....
by NarwhaleAu
Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: Interesting essay on exposure from Luminous Landscape
Replies: 2
Views: 2093

Re: Interesting essay on exposure from Luminous Landscape

Concept that came into light (pun intended) when early sensors were not as sensitive. Very easy to do using manual settings and some of the highlight masks that cameras come with. Very easy to correct in photoshop or lightroom (can even use the automatic controls). Personally, I don't always expose ...
by NarwhaleAu
Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Seriously???
Replies: 36
Views: 4118

Re: Seriously???

Stop being such a whiney baby.

The site is free. Yes you can subscribe, but it's not a paid gateway. They need to be able to make enough money to keep the site alive.
by NarwhaleAu
Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: What are you playing right now?
Replies: 965
Views: 213163

Re: What are you playing right now?

Planetary Annihilation. And lots of it.
by NarwhaleAu
Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:41 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Enter TR's Dear Diary contest here
Replies: 263
Views: 63364

Re: Enter TR's Dear Diary contest here

LOAD "Diary Entry*", 8, 1 Another brief interlude with porn, followed by a random search for unnecessary Halloween attire. Yet again my user has left me under-utilized, my cores idling while he mindlessly surfs. Oh how I long for a Monte Carlo simulation or some of this "folding at ho...
by NarwhaleAu
Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: 27" vs 30" Displays
Replies: 91
Views: 30814

Re: 27" vs 30" Displays

I have a 30" and a 27". Both are good monitors. I would get the 30" if it was my money. It is clearly superior. The 27" feels like an extra wide 24" (sit it next to a 16:10 24" and you'll see it is almost exactly the same height). In fact, I use it as a replacement for ...
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