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by Skullzer
Fri Feb 12, 2016 11:45 pm
Forum: TR Sports
Topic: TR Baseball 2016
Replies: 32
Views: 14990

Re: TR Baseball 2016

If you need someone to manage a team please send me an invite!
by Skullzer
Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:21 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Mechanical Keyboard decision help
Replies: 37
Views: 5450

Re: Mechanical Keyboard decision help

I just got a rosewill rk9000v2 with Browns and I love it! I originally went back and forth between the k70 but the rosewill was on sale for $69 at newegg. Not sure if they're still on sale though. I originally wanted back lighting but the print on the caps are easily visible in the glow of my monito...
by Skullzer
Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: The desktop PC "upgrade itch"
Replies: 47
Views: 8551

Re: The desktop PC "upgrade itch"

My main office/gaming PC has lasted me nearly 5 years, but this last month I went a bit crazy on upgrades. Most peripherals though. Asus pb258q, upgrade from a 21.5" tn panel Rosewill mechanical keyboard w/ brown switches, replaced broken Logitech wireless keyboard Audioengine D1 dac, because I...
by Skullzer
Sat Jan 09, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Swapping a GPU, drivers question
Replies: 3
Views: 1666

Re: Swapping a GPU, drivers question

Regarding the drivers, I was just hoping to skip that step because without the drivers I hate navigating Windows in 800x600 resolution or whatever. But it's simple enough uninstall and reinstall. Regarding the batteries, one of my computers time is off and it seems like every other week I need sync ...
by Skullzer
Sat Jan 09, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Swapping a GPU, drivers question
Replies: 3
Views: 1666

Swapping a GPU, drivers question

Hello, I have two computers, one has a gtx 960 and one has a gtx 970. This weekend I plan on swapping the gpus, if each system has the same drivers installed will I need to uninstall the drivers first or should I be able to swap the hardware and not worry about the drivers? Also, I plan on changing ...
by Skullzer
Fri Dec 11, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Upgrade advice please
Replies: 12
Views: 1813

Re: Upgrade advice please

Thanks guys, I really wanted to stay in the $200ish price range, I do only play at 1080p. I'm glad you guys confirmed that the different between pcie 2.0 and 3.0 aren't very noticeable. I'll likely go with a gtx960 or Radeon 380, whichever has the best deals after Christmas. Then maybe next year I'l...
by Skullzer
Fri Dec 11, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Upgrade advice please
Replies: 12
Views: 1813

Upgrade advice please

Hey all, My current system is in my signature. I'm thinking of upgrading my video card but I have some questions first. Since my motherboard doesn't have the newest pcie 3.0 slots, would I benefit much from getting a gtx 960 4gb or a Radeon 380? Originally I was planning on upgrading the whole syste...
by Skullzer
Mon Nov 30, 2015 3:17 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Laptop under $500 advice please
Replies: 18
Views: 4083

Re: Laptop under $500 advice please

So after a few weeks of searching I've narrowed it down to a few options. One is http://support.hp.com/id-en/document/c04764670 HP pavilion 14-ab167us My next question, how do I wipe all the bloat ware and install an ssd? I mean I can probably figure out how to swap the hardware, but do these things...
by Skullzer
Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:52 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Laptop under $500 advice please
Replies: 18
Views: 4083

Re: Laptop under $500 advice please

Thanks, yes I'm in the US, I should have specified that.
by Skullzer
Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:07 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Laptop under $500 advice please
Replies: 18
Views: 4083

Laptop under $500 advice please

I know this topic has been covered in the past, I searched the forums but didn't see anything that was recent or meets my exact needs so I figured I'd start another thread. I want to get a laptop for my daughter that can play games like minecraft and sims, YouTube and Netflix, and general internet s...
by Skullzer
Thu Sep 17, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: need a solution for PC audio
Replies: 8
Views: 3563

Re: need a solution for PC audio

The NAD D 3020 seems to fit all my needs except price. But at least I have a better understanding of this type hardware now :) I'll let you guys know what I decide to get, thanks again for he help.
by Skullzer
Wed Sep 16, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: need a solution for PC audio
Replies: 8
Views: 3563

need a solution for PC audio

Hi guys, Recently my A/V receiver hooked up to my PC died. I'm not sure what happened exactly but I think it had something to do with being in direct sunlight for too long and it overheated. It won't turn on. Not a huge loss, it was an old 5.1 Denon and it was an eyesore. So now I'm looking for a re...
by Skullzer
Mon Jul 06, 2015 12:32 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: TR Steam Community ID Exchange!
Replies: 97
Views: 91887

Re: TR Steam Community ID Exchange!

Steam Id = Skullzer
http://steamcommunity.com/id/skullzer1

I've been playing Project Cars, looking for some clean racers to race with.
by Skullzer
Sat Jan 10, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Dumbest Comments from Non-Tech Types
Replies: 68
Views: 14148

Re: Dumbest Comments from Non-Tech Types

I work in a retail setting and I'm known in the store as the computer guru, even though I have no training, just a computer enthusiast. We constantly have issues with our verifone pin pads and receipt printers, and one day I just couldn't get something to work so I called our technology help desk. T...
by Skullzer
Mon Nov 17, 2014 5:12 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: World Of Warcraft
Replies: 6792
Views: 1371482

Re: World Of Warcraft

Can someone who extensively beta tested this game give their honest opnion? I want to try a new mmorpg but if this does not hold up then I guess it's back to SWG. Thought it was funny reading the first page of posts in this thread! I just re-upped on my subscription after being away for over a year...
by Skullzer
Mon Aug 25, 2014 6:59 pm
Forum: TR Sports
Topic: TR Keepers 2014
Replies: 46
Views: 12251

Re: TR Keepers 2014

Here are evil overlords keepers:

LeSean McCoy
A.J. Green
Randall Cobb

I can't figure out how to choose my keepers on the yahoo app and don't have access to a PC at the moment.
by Skullzer
Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Soylent
Replies: 30
Views: 4173

Re: Soylent

Wasn't that a movie?
by Skullzer
Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:41 am
Forum: TR Sports
Topic: TR Football 2014
Replies: 73
Views: 21281

Re: TR Football 2014

I'd be interested in either/both leagues. The more fantasy football the better!
by Skullzer
Fri Jun 20, 2014 4:33 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: Wireless Headset
Replies: 42
Views: 8693

Re: Wireless Headset

I've had good luck with my steelseries headset. The H series would be comparable to what I have.
by Skullzer
Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:28 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: noob network questions
Replies: 4
Views: 1834

Re: noob network questions

wifi adapter = TP Link 150mbps thingy (Connected to main PC, I don't have any way to wire this PC) Sorry, I forgot to nerd out about this part. :P Unless distance is the problem, there's always ways to fish CAT5e/CAT6 cable to where you need it. I've run all sorts of data cable through structures t...
by Skullzer
Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:20 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: noob network questions
Replies: 4
Views: 1834

noob network questions

Hey guys, Here's my equipement: Windows 7 PC (Main computer for gaming and general browsing etc) HTPC (serves as main host to media files, used daily for watching cable TV and netflix, light gaming) various WIFI devices, iphone, ipad, mac book, bluray player, tv, etc Modem = comcast cable modem, not...
by Skullzer
Mon Mar 24, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Looking to build a new PC for HTPC/emulation/gaming
Replies: 40
Views: 8569

Re: Looking to build a new PC for HTPC/emulation/gaming

I think for what you want to do with your HTPC an i3 should be fine. Any idea on what type of case you want? I have the fractal design node 605, it looks awesome and was easy to build in...but things run really hot in there! I actually opted to take out my graphics card because the case was really h...
by Skullzer
Tue Feb 04, 2014 9:58 pm
Forum: General Software
Topic: Installing XBMC on a win 7 machine for dual boot
Replies: 5
Views: 2667

Re: Installing XBMC on a win 7 machine for dual boot

Ditto. And for what it's worth...windows media center might be another option for you. I built an HTPC in December with the hopes of using XBMC as my media center and I found it way too complicated. Specially if you're going to be using it to watch and record live tv. After days of trying to set up ...
by Skullzer
Sun Feb 02, 2014 3:53 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: StarBound
Replies: 8
Views: 2484

Re: StarBound

Does everyone who joins the same server start on the same planet?
by Skullzer
Sun Feb 02, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: StarBound
Replies: 8
Views: 2484

Re: StarBound

I just join the server as "Skullzer", probably wont get to play until later tonight though. This game looks so fun! I loved Terreria.
by Skullzer
Tue Dec 03, 2013 10:51 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Minecraft
Replies: 215
Views: 80072

Re: Minecraft

So my 7 year old daughter has been playing minecraft on our iPad for a while, she's also addicted to minecraft YouTube videos. I'm think of getting the PC version for her for Christmas, anything I need to know? She talks about all the mods she sees on YouTube videos, is that something that we would ...
by Skullzer
Fri Nov 29, 2013 1:55 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: HTPC Build
Replies: 21
Views: 6820

Re: HTPC Build

Yeah, be careful and try it yourself. I don't think bent pins are even covered by warranty, though many retailers are too dumb to realise it's the bent pins causing the problem, and RMA them anyway. If your eyesight is good and your hands are steady, bending pins back is easy enough. I've never fai...
by Skullzer
Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:14 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Using my line in 1/8"jack questions
Replies: 6
Views: 2763

Re: Using my line in 1/8"jack questions

I definitely get delay when using my line-in on my PC. I tried playing music from iTunes and plugged guitar processor line out to my PC and had enough delay to where it was impossible to play along. Just try it and see what happens :)
by Skullzer
Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:30 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: HTPC Build
Replies: 21
Views: 6820

Re: HTPC Build

Sounds like I'm too late, but most "failure to POST" with new hardware that I've seen on Socket 1155 and 1150 is often because it's very VERY easy to bend a pin in the motherboard socket. Oh boy....I put in a claim today for the RMA but hadn't shipped it back yet. Figured I'd take a look ...
by Skullzer
Mon Nov 25, 2013 4:32 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: HTPC Build
Replies: 21
Views: 6820

Re: HTPC Build

Well, got all my components and ran into a few problems. I decided to make a few changes to my original build. Instead of going AMD I went with a haswell i5 that was on sale for $189 and a H87 mother board. I figured spending the extra $50 on the CPU and an extra $10 on the motherboard wouldnt be to...

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