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by --k
Tue Jan 30, 2018 8:50 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Video card prices
Replies: 342
Views: 59032

Re: Video card prices

Mining is the death of gaming rigs as we know it.
by --k
Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Are you buying a RX 480?
Replies: 193
Views: 25699

Re: Are you buying a RX 480?

Probably won't buy a video card for a long while, if ever. I've almost stopped playing games, and the few that I still play run fine on circa 2012 Hw.

I may end up buying a MS "Project Scorpio" if they have enough exclusives.
by --k
Sat Jul 02, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Polaris and Vega Designed in China?
Replies: 34
Views: 6430

Re: Polaris and Vega Designed in China?

Some interesting articles that explain the dichotomy of STEM (Science, Tech, Engi, Math) workers supply & demand.

http://www.theatlantic.com/education/ar ... ge/284359/

http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/educat ... -is-a-myth
by --k
Sun Aug 30, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Missing or HiJacked Steam Games NO RESPONSE FROM STEAM
Replies: 10
Views: 2814

Re: Missing or HiJacked Steam Games NO RESPONSE FROM STEAM

Not really a response to your question, but I too have an issue with Steam support response time. I've yet to get a human response since I sent them a account unlock request w/proof of ownership a week ago. I self-locked the account to remove an errant Authenticator. All I got was auto-responses.
by --k
Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:47 am
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: Sound bar for TV
Replies: 26
Views: 8773

Re: Sound bar for TV

I'm using NHT SuperPower system 2.1 connected to TV via TOSLINK with a Fiio D07 DAC. I use a preamp that came with the NHT system to control the sub/sats, but they no longer sell it. SQ is listenable, but no remote, so convenience is not so great. My room acoustics is not ideal, so may need to buy s...
by --k
Tue Dec 25, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: AMD Bulldozer Chief Architect Fired
Replies: 22
Views: 9812

Re: AMD Bulldozer Chief Architect Fired

Same here, I've used AMD/ATI exclusively since the original Athlon days. The latest build I did was Intel/Nvidia, and it felt like saying goodbye to an old friend.
by --k
Tue May 29, 2012 5:27 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Help on building small foot print gaming PC
Replies: 54
Views: 17226

Re: Help on building small foot print gaming PC

At Newegg, priced out the TR Sweetspot http://techreport.com/articles.x/22972/4 sans the SSD and replaced mobo/case/PS with the Shuttle SZ77 XPC and came out to $990. 1 Shuttle SZ77R5 Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) Intel Socket H2(LGA1155) Intel Z77 Integrated in CPU 1 x HDMI Barebone Shuttle SZ7...
by --k
Sat Apr 07, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: SITE SUGGESTIONS?
Replies: 15
Views: 2171

Re: SITE SUGGESTIONS?

TR site should become more mobile friendly. Some examples are Engadget or cnet where if you put "m." in front of the URL, it will send you to a WAP enabled version of the site. I'm currently using Google Reader on my android phone to read the RSS headers, but it would be nice to be able to...
by --k
Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Movie scenes that bought a tear to your eye...
Replies: 41
Views: 4389

Re: Movie scenes that bought a tear to your eye...

Glory - when Denzel's character is getting whipped/he picks up the US flag at the end Good Will Hunting - "It's not your fault" scene Lives of Others - When the main character finds out that the book is dedicated in his memory The Indian In The Cupboard - The end when you know this is the ...
by --k
Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:26 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: AMD GPU propping up their CPU?
Replies: 6
Views: 1697

Re: AMD GPU propping up their CPU?

Right, the underdog refers to the desktop space that AMD occupies with Intel.
by --k
Sat Mar 10, 2012 3:41 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: AMD GPU propping up their CPU?
Replies: 6
Views: 1697

AMD GPU propping up their CPU?

Is AMD inflating the prices of GPUs to help subsidize their CPU business? Not trying to bash; I run an AMD shop at home. I want to root for the underdog, but maybe it's time AMD moved on to greener pastures like ARM etc.
by --k
Sat Mar 10, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: New cards from Nvidia soon?
Replies: 42
Views: 5747

Re: New cards from Nvidia soon?

AMD needs to eat some humble pie with the inflated Radeon 7xxx prices. Don't fail me Nvidia ;-)
by --k
Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Samsung Galaxy Note preorder Feb 5th on At&T
Replies: 16
Views: 3729

Re: Samsung Galaxy Note preorder Feb 5th on At&T

Probably won't buy a Android phone unless it has ICS on it already. Samsung takes about 12 months to update their Android phones (using Galaxy S GB as an example).
by --k
Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Finally a 4K monitor
Replies: 22
Views: 5892

Re: Finally a 4K monitor

1080 is ubiquitous after 10 years and time is ripe for an upgrade. Question is, where will all the early adopters dig up the $10k for huge tvs when there is no chicken.
by --k
Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Great experience with Logitech Support
Replies: 13
Views: 3108

Re: Great experience with Logitech Support

Logitech is the only brand of trackball I buy.
by --k
Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:17 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Best upgrade from Radeon 4870 today
Replies: 39
Views: 5745

Re: Best upgrade from Radeon 4870 today

Radeon 7850/7870, expected around March, should be a sizeable jump from 6870. It's basically a die shrink of the 6950 at a price that is right in your budget.
by --k
Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Console vs. gaming PC
Replies: 270
Views: 34213

Re: Console vs. gaming PC

Grew up on game consoles in my childhood, got my first PC when I was in adolescence. I respect and appreciate both platforms.

The stupidity of a polemic stance should be self-evident to anyone past puberty. It's not religion or politics, just enjoy what you like.
by --k
Sat Jan 14, 2012 1:45 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Replies: 13
Views: 2417

Re: Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Came free with my vidcard, but I would buy it. I also have the Missing Link DLC. Played the 1st DE, but never finished. The game is fun and the story is derivative of major cyberpunk tropes, but I ate this stuff up anyways. Sort of a mix between "Wag the Dog" political-drama, X-files' gove...
by --k
Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: Best mp3 player out now
Replies: 16
Views: 6330

Re: Best mp3 player out now

Not an Apple fan, but iPod touch has been the best MP3 player I've owned, and I've owned a few.
by --k
Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:04 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: music player app du jour?
Replies: 7
Views: 3481

music player app du jour?

I used to use Sonique (RIP) and Winamp with the MAD/Otachan ASIO plugins and the ASIO4All drivers since the early part of the decade. I've begrudgingly been using iTunes just because it has collateral features, like the music store for doing some searches etc. Now I'm trying out foobar2k. The UI is ...
by --k
Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: Short take on the M-Audio BX8a Deluxe speakers
Replies: 16
Views: 8407

Re: Short take on the M-Audio BX8a Deluxe speakers

Just a update- I added an Asus Xonar D1 card to my system. I can't say it's a night and day difference between my Realtek built-in sound, but perhaps the greatest compliment I can pay is that the music is less fatiguing after listening for extended periods.
by --k
Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: Help with best Home Theater 5.1 Setup
Replies: 15
Views: 4316

Re: Help with best Home Theater 5.1 Setup

This is in one of the links I posted:

http://www.energy-speakers.com/na-en/pr ... 1-reviews/

I have them for almost 6 years and am very satisfied.
by --k
Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: Help with best Home Theater 5.1 Setup
Replies: 15
Views: 4316

Re: Help with best Home Theater 5.1 Setup

I would go with Energy Take 5.1 as HT is basically the best HT in a box for the price. They punch way above their price level. http://www.energy-speakers.com/na-en/products/take-classic-5-1-overview/ I use an Onkyo receiver, but wouldn't hesitate to recommend Denon as well. http://www.onkyousa.com/m...
by --k
Thu Dec 01, 2011 4:32 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: Short take on the M-Audio BX8a Deluxe speakers
Replies: 16
Views: 8407

Re: Short take on the M-Audio BX8a Deluxe speakers

Thanks for the informative links. I tested the speakers with the youtube video and was unable to hear above 17khz. I also tried the tone generator and there was a noticeable hump around 8-10khz. Bass was audible down to 30hz, but barely. These speakers are detailed, but not very musical. There is so...
by --k
Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: Short take on the M-Audio BX8a Deluxe speakers
Replies: 16
Views: 8407

Short take on the M-Audio BX8a Deluxe speakers

My previous experience with lowfi/mid-fi audio is that I own/have owned Sony V6 headphones, Sennheiser HD580 headphones, Energy Take 5 5.1 home theater set, Monsoon PM9 speakers, Klipsch PM 2.1 and the Logitech Z623. My tastes run towards ambient/accoustic & rock music, so I was interested in sm...
by --k
Sat Jan 29, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Enter our MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti giveaway here
Replies: 1004
Views: 70812

Re: Enter our MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti giveaway here

Count me in.
by --k
Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Joining the Religion & Politics Forum
Replies: 421
Views: 422496

Re: Joining the Religion & Politics Forum

Please add.
by --k
Wed Jul 21, 2010 8:18 am
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Best phone for android updates
Replies: 19
Views: 2160

Re: Best phone for android updates

The Google Nexus One (N1) will always get the updates first. It's what they test their OS on. http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/07/02/nexus-one-froyo-update-gets-update-frf91-available-ota/ That being said, if you go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/ you're bound to find an unofficial image that...
by --k
Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:00 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: First Sighting of 7900 GS
Replies: 22
Views: 4972

So whichi is better 7600gt or 7900gs? ZZP sells the 7600gt for about the same price after mir.
by --k
Thu May 11, 2006 6:09 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Why mac doesnt matter, and why it should die...
Replies: 69
Views: 14244

Yeah you're right I was thinking of BeOS.
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