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Posts: 21/113 EXP: 80513 Next: 9107 Since: 01-01-12 From: Niagara Falls Last post: 3611 days Last view: 3540 days |
Well I heard the current mobos that are AM3+ for the FX 8xxx aren't really that great. Just like current USB3 support on mobos back when it first came out, wasn't really worth it over USB2. I suspect the new AMD chipset and mobos with it will be better with the newer hardware when they are released, and I've read reviews on the 7xxx series outperforming the best GTX's OCed out there for about what 100 bucks cheaper.
And then like I said, AMD's always cheaper and that appeals a lot more to me than a little speed boost. I'm not paying a grand for a new CPU, that's just crazy. And I've used both Intel and AMD before and haven't seen too much of a difference, but this was about three or four years ago. |
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Posts: 22/113 EXP: 80513 Next: 9107 Since: 01-01-12 From: Niagara Falls Last post: 3611 days Last view: 3540 days |
Ah, I see where you're getting at now. Yeah that's some good advice. I'll have to take another look into it, but definitely gonna start with the Level 10 GT, that tower is sooooo beast.
I might be getting a midrange laptop this year. Not sure yet almost splurged last month on a new one. I dunno if I can get into the whole tablet business just yet. My phone's enough of all that noise. |
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Posts: 24/113 EXP: 80513 Next: 9107 Since: 01-01-12 From: Niagara Falls Last post: 3611 days Last view: 3540 days |
KP: That's a MAD BEAST Pad. Nerd Cave? More like Manbeast Kingdom. Damn thats beast. |
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Posts: 25/113 EXP: 80513 Next: 9107 Since: 01-01-12 From: Niagara Falls Last post: 3611 days Last view: 3540 days |
Gywall: Yes that is very nice. The old layout reminded me of my room at my first apartment like fuck it haha. Was mad epic. But the new layout is mad sweet too. |
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Posts: 26/113 EXP: 80513 Next: 9107 Since: 01-01-12 From: Niagara Falls Last post: 3611 days Last view: 3540 days |
We got a local band from Buffalo, NY named Armcannon that came out with a second album a year or two ago. They are fucking sick. They do covers for a lot of older games such as Zelda, Metroid, Mario, Megaman, etc. They also did a tribut to Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michael's entrance songs, releasing I'm A Real American Boy which is mad good, and also a cover on the original Power Rangers theme which I can't get enough of.
Check out a sample? Not to be confused with Favorite Video Game Music! Cover bands are, covered.  |
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Posts: 27/113 EXP: 80513 Next: 9107 Since: 01-01-12 From: Niagara Falls Last post: 3611 days Last view: 3540 days |
Ohh that's pretty cool haha. They only do Megaman mixes then huh? |
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Posts: 28/113 EXP: 80513 Next: 9107 Since: 01-01-12 From: Niagara Falls Last post: 3611 days Last view: 3540 days |
Just installed the new Radeon HD 7950. Pics of the new rig coming along here
Just had to post this one cause omg my cat is just so adorable here. New Parts for the rig: Case: Thermaltake Level 10 Gt Snow Edition Mobo: Asus Sabertooth 990FX Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 OC Version Storage: Plextor 128GB Sata3 SSD |
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Posts: 29/113 EXP: 80513 Next: 9107 Since: 01-01-12 From: Niagara Falls Last post: 3611 days Last view: 3540 days |
I've been running Windows 8 fully on my gaming rig since Development Preview and it hasn't been too much of a problem for me. I actually kind of like it. Its a lot more efficient I think than 7 in terms of space and speed. The Metro UI is, well, its ok. I think they should def have an option for the classic start menu interface for desktop if desktop only, and have it mandatory in the new Windows Server, which currently only allows the Metro UI as well for the start menu, which is kind of dumb. As for the ARM version, yes it's only for tablets, and even then it depends on the specs. Razer is coming out with a W8 tablet with full capabilities because they're using some more powerful tech. Its to keep the price low on some of the tablets to compete with iPad, ultrabooks, etc so its understandable. Like the Surface is coming out in a 300-400 dollar ARM version and a like 600-800 dollar x86 W8 version which will have all the capabilities as a desktop.
All in all, for the average user it might be confusing in the desktop to run their computer, not knowing the new shortcuts to get to your desktop, but eventually it will click I think. And systemwise like I said, runs a lot smoother I think than 7 did, and I'll use it just for that. Gamewise, well haven't had many problems other than beta drivers and problems with a pre-beta of a certain MMOFPS coming out. |
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Posts: 30/113 EXP: 80513 Next: 9107 Since: 01-01-12 From: Niagara Falls Last post: 3611 days Last view: 3540 days |
Was the replacement adapter from Toshiba for that model? I know playing around with a adapter, especially on older rigs can sometimes make a laptop do funny things, and when funny includes funny things with power, not so funny things happen like melting. |
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