Hey folks--don't know if you guys have tried Blacklight Retribution, but it's a super-fun FPS that I recently started playing. It's microtransaction funded but still totally playable without buying anything--I'm awful at this type of game but am still getting my Counterstrike fix in Blacklight...
All items ship free--I accept PayPal only! All items are in excellent working condition unless otherwise noted. Heat is under DolorousDave here:
http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=49466
STEAM GAME - Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light - $10
STEAM GAME - Bioshock - $5
STEAM GAME - XCOM...
Hi all, just thought I'd post here about my newest HTPC/Steambox build. I'm still looking for a few parts--will mention those here.
Current config:
Intel Core i5 3750
Asus P8Z77V - LX
8GB G Skill DDR3 1600
Radeon Sapphire HD 7870
128GB SSD for OS (Windows 8)
1.5TB WD Games Drive
2TB...
Hiya folks--anyone know of a way to watch a movie simultaneously on two different computers? The obvious way would be to call someone and say "3, 2, 1 GO" but we're looking for pause controls and all that jazz.
Basically, my coworker and I want to be able to sit at our desks with headphones...
So, I've been browsing the display forum quite a bit and most of what's discussed here is a bit over my head. I'm just looking for a great 27" monitor for gaming under $350.
So far I've found this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=24-236-091
And this...
Hi folks, a friend gave me an older SB0460 (X-Fi) and I'm trying to decide whether it would be worth throwing in my new build until I buy a newer card at some point.
Will this card be an improvement over the onboard audio on my board (Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe) or should I just skip it? I know...
So, just put in my new Corsair AX750 and everything seems to be running perfectly. However, in Hardware Monitor, the +12V reading is at 7.03V, which seems weird. In my Asus monitor, it's showing as 12.086V. Any thoughts on why this would be? And should I be concerned?
This is what I just purchased:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PJ6QWE/ref=ox_ya_os_product
I'm getting it to replace the ThermalTake TR2-RX 850W that I've been told is a PoS and could die at any time.
Of course, immediately after pressing the "Place Order" button I'm wondering if...
UPDATE 6/5/2012
Just wanted to update this first post for any coming into this discussion right now. After copying this original post into my review at ResellerRatings.com and on the Newegg Facebook page, I was contacted by a "Public Image" representative at Newegg who offered me a full refund...
So, my new setup is below. At this point I think I've got everything I *need*, now I want to get a few things that I don't need but would be awesome to have. Any suggestions are welcome!
Intel Core i5 2500k @ 4.5GHz w/ 212+ Cooler
Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe
16GB GSkill Ripjaws DDR3-1600
Asus GeForce...
Finally got all my parts and everything installed. I have to say I absolutely love this P280--so much room!
Unfortunately, the motherboard power cable on my Thermaltake PSU is ridiculously short and I can't figure out any good way to route it. Any thoughts?
Recently Sold
Serious Sam BFE SOLD
Serious Sam SE SOLD
Corsair H50 Watercooler -- SOLD
Samsung 2GB PC2-6400S DDR 2 Laptop RAM SOLD
Asus P5P800 motherboard w/ Intel Pentium 4 3Ghz CPU (Pictured Below) SOLD
Corsair CMX1024-3200PRO 2X1GB DDR (Pictured Below) SOLD
Western Digital Caviar GP...
Long story, so I'll skip to the point.
I have an Asus 1155 motherboard with bent pins in the socket that Newegg and Asus will not replace. Trying to decide if I should throw it in the trash or if there's a market out there for broken motherboards? ie. Is it worth trying to sell for a few...
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2300650&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&AffiliateID=AKGBlS8SPlM-uc_KFBI1KWkZD7HR5AwkZg : $529.00
Managed to get it with the $10 VISA discount as well and still showing in stock right now.
Link...
I'm still in the process of deciding whether I want a 7970 or a 680 but during my information gathering I'm having a bit of a hard time finding info on HD7970s other than reference designs. Is there a particular available 7970 that is considered the quietest?
Also, is the GTX680 known to be...
Help me build up some Heat! Since I haven't traded in a few years (No recent Heat) and I only recently signed up for HardForum, I am willing to ship first if the interested party has a solid reputation.
Steam Games:
Serious Sam BFE SOLD
Serious Sam SE $3 ONE LEFT
ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT 256MB...
http://www.wildstar-online.com/en/
Anyone else excited about this game? I love the art style and the preview articles I've read have me really keeping an eye on this one.
I haven't used a PCI/PCI-e soundcard since...wow, the Soundblaster Audigy 2. Just wondering, now that I'm almost done with my new build, if I should consider an actual soundcard or if the onboard solutions are perfectly awesome for headphone gaming.
Thoughts?
So, here are the specs for the card I recently purchased on eBay. Seems to be in good working condition but it's definitely a year old and I'm wondering if better options in the $400-range have become available?
Here are the specs for this card:
PNY XLR8 GTX 580 Enthusiast Edition
Product...
So, I've got a bizarre situation here. First time poster, long time reader, etc etc. Here's my situation.
No overclocks, all settings standard--most recent Nvidia drivers and 850-Watt PSU as well as 16GB G-Skill RAM that all registers.
Bought an Asus P8Z68-V/Gen3 with an EVGA GTX580...