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    Assetto Corsa Evo - coming 2024?

    I've been wondering when Kunos would drop some info about their upcoming Assetto Corsa sequel, and we finally got... something: https://assettocorsa.gg/assetto-corsa-evo/ I noticed that it says driving simulation evolved, and not RACING. I'm hoping that ACE will be the game to finally...
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    wireless keyboard with full NKRO?

    anyone know of some decent wireless keyboards with full NKRO support? good quality scissor switches preferred, or maybe low profile mechanical
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    We got any DayZ fans in here?

    i'm a wrinkly old millennial and i never thought i'd play a game again that hooked me like a few did when i was in my teens and twenties. i got DayZ about a year ago though and i quickly racked up the hours. in faact i now have more hours in DayZ than anything else in my (huge) Steam library by...
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    DCS World 2.9 (Digital Combat Simulator)

    i'm sure we have a few DCS World regulars in here, but for those who've either never heard of it or just dabbled occasionally, DCS World's open beta version was just updated to 2.9, adding DLSS and much more: https://youtu.be/UDa73-p3-Ow i gave it a try this morning and i'm blown away by how...
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    Windows 11 and folder properties

    so windows 11 has had this annoying bug since i first started using it (am on 22h2 now) where customizing a folder's properties (by right clicking -> properties -> customize) ignores the check box for "apply this template to all subfolders"; now with 22h2, the Downloads folder always wants to...
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    what happens if power supply is insufficient?

    we all know that current (and upcoming) GPUs can be extremely hungry for power, in some cases exceeding 350 watts under load. same with many higher end CPUs. my question is, how does an insufficient power supply manifest in terms of symptoms during normal use? like say you tried to put a 3080...
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    PC games/apps crashing -> Memtest errors all 4 sticks of RAM?

    so my pc has been crashing (mostly while gaming, but tbf that's mostly all this pc does) frequently enough to start making me scratch my head. i didn't think it might be hardware related for a while as the crashes were 'benign' (no BSODS or hard locks, just the games closing without error...
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    Best current Ultrawide 1440 options?

    I'm looking at finally upgrading my Acer XB271 (27" 165hz IPS) with a curved ultrawide. Needs to have VRR (Gsync preferred but FreeSync should be fine) at least 120hz and VESA mount compatible. 1440 vertical rez is ideal but if there's a higher rez one that ticks all the other boxes that should...
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    Breath of the Wild 2

    I don't think we have a thread for this yet, and it's gonna be a while before we really have that much to talk about, but here's the gameplay trailer revealed today at the Nintendo Direct: Of note is that this *appears* to be running on original Switch hardware if the frame rate, texture...
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    WTB "New" Nintendo 2DS or 3DS XL (working or not)

    I know this is a shot in the dark but I figured I'd at least check if anyone around here might have one. It's gotta be one of the "New" models though. Please LMK what you have. I'm even interested in non-working or broken/physically damaged ones!
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    More Playstation exclusives coming to PC?

    So this was in my Twitter feed... Jim Ryan did an interview with GQ and he said they are indeed planning on bringing a bunch more PS exclusives to PC. Which ones? No idea yet, but... there aren't really that many of them, so this is pretty exciting. He also specifically mentions "from the latter...
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    WTB Steam gift card code $10-20

    Nothing much to add, just looking for a Steam gift card code, either $10 or $20. Thanks!
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    Trouble installing Windows 10 on a 2009 Acer Aspire laptop

    I'm trying to install Windows 10 on this old Acer Aspire laptop and I'm running into problems. First thing I tried was creating a standard bootable USB drive using the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool. When I try to boot from that (using either the laptop's boot options in BIOS or the F12 boot...
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    WTB cheap Windows 10 laptop

    Looking for a Windows 10 laptop in good condition. Don't really care what specs as long as it has 8gb of ram and preferrably an SSD (even a small one.) LMK what you have, thanks.
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    Nvidia RMA processing

    Anyone know if Nvidia is even processing RMAs right now? I opened a request a while ago through their "live chat" BS but haven't heard back yet, so I tried their telephone number and it's just a recording that they're closed during the pandemic. Just pisses me off if they're not doing RMA at all...
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    Portable software for monitoring GPU performance (temp, FPS, frame time) with overlay

    Looking for a small, portable (i.e. lightweight and does not need to be installed) program that can put an overlay over a game that gives GPU and performance related info like FPS, frame time graph, temps, load, clocks, etc. Any suggestions welcome, googling has not been helpful.
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    FX 9590 stability issues at stock clocks

    I've been trouble shooting a friend's computer for stability issues. At first I thought it was because the RAM was set too high (without other appropriate changes in BIOS) but I discovered WHEA errors even with everything set to stock clocks. So here's some more detailed info: FX 9590 Asus...
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    Using 2400mhz RAM with a 9590

    So a friend of mine has a 9590 CPU, Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z mobo, and 8gb x 2 DDR3 2400mhz G.skill Trident RAM. I'm trying to set it up to run the RAM at 2400 but it freezes up almost instantly after booting into Windows. I guess you have to overclock a bit to run 2400mhz properly, but I've...
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    Installing Windows 7 on modern hardware (from USB 3.0 drive, NVMe, etc)

    So I'm thinking about throwing Windows 7 Pro on a spare drive I have, but last time I tried installing on a relatively modern PC, it was a huge pain in the butt trying to do it. Doing UEFI from a USB drive as well as dealing with AHCI, NVMe SSDs etc, seems like a massive headache. Anyone have...
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    MSI GTX 980 Ti, Nintendo Wii U

    Welcome to Colonel Sanders' Original Recipe Sale Thread! I have various things for sale. I bought all of this new except for the Wii U which I bought locally from Craigslist from an adult owner. They're all complete, in-box and in mint condition (the Wii U does not have all the original...
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    Question about custom fan profiles in MSI Afterburner

    I really like the custom fan profiles option in Afterburner, but I've noticed that even if you have it set to apply settings at login, the custom fan profile doesn't actually work unless Afterburner is running. Is it possible to have that fan profile applied without Afterburner running?
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    Decent software for a simple DVD to ISO ripping?

    Can anyone recommend me a solid, free software for ripping a DVD to ISO? I'm not even talking about like movies and crap, I just have some really old software DVDs I want to backup in ISO format before the disks get scratched or something. Thanks!
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    Older H100 on new Z390/9900k?

    Will an older Corsair H100 AIO cooler attach to a Z390 mobo? Google tells me the answer is probably yes, but I just want to make sure. Thanks! edit: It's currently on the rig in my sig, so Z77/Ivy Bridge
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    DiRT Rally 2.0

    DiRT Rally 2.0 has been announced. Just like the first game, it features point-to-point rally and FIA RX (rallycross) racing with a simulation focus. Hillclimb looks to be absent for this game. Release date is February 26, 2019 for the standard edition or February 22, 2019 for the deluxe...
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    WTB: Original Xbox

    Hey guys, I'm looking to buy an OG Xbox console. It doesn't have to be modded or otherwise special, it just has to be CLEAN. I'm not interested in some dusty, crusty scratched up system that somebody snagged at a yard sale for $10. I'd prefer one that came with at least the power cable and an...
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    9590 and Windows 10 'stuttering' issue while gaming

    A while back I built a gaming PC for a friend of mine with the following: AMD 9590 Corsair H110i with a couple of nice Cougar fans Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z (has latest BIOS) G.skill 16gb DDR3 2400 C10 EVGA GTX 1070 FTW 1tb SSD She had been running Windows 7 with no issues since I built it...
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    FS: Xbox One S 1tb Madden 17 bundle w/ Elder Scrolls Online

    For sale is my like-new Xbox One S 1tb Madden 17 bundle. It includes the controller and all original accessories/cables and the box. The Madden code was not used. In other words it's exactly how you'd get it from the store. Also included is Elder Scrolls Online, unopened. $325 shipped & insured...
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    Xbox Elite Controller

    I have quite a few things to sell over the next few weeks. I will update this thread as I have time to catalog and photograph everything. Free shipping to CONUS; contact me for any other shipping arrangements. Payments via PayPal. Heat. Ebay...
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    FS: 3x NIB EVGA GTX 1080 Founders Edition, under retail!

    Updated with new lower prices. I have 3x EVGA GTX 1080 Founders Editions for sale at $670 shipped. I also have 1 Zotac GTX 1080 Founders edition SOLD They are all new in box, still sealed and will include invoices for any warranty/registration purposes (the EVGAs are from Best Buy, the Zotac...
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    FS: Dell S2716DG GSync monitor

    Local pickup available in southeast WI, otherwise free shipping is UPS Ground. Heat in sig. FS: Dell S2716DG gaming monior, 2560x1440 144hz and Gsync capable. Excellent monitor for gaming, plus unlike most other Gsync displays it has an HDMI port so you can hook up a console or something if you...
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    PG278Q Swift, Dell S2715H, Xbox One

    Ebay, Heat Asus ROG Swift PG278Q: SOLD Dell S2715H: SOLD Xbox One system with all accessories: SOLD
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    Tips on selling Retina MBP?

    I've been thinking about selling my 15" rMBP (late 2013 model), but this would be the most expensive single item I've sold aside from cars. Can anyone give me any tips or things to be wary of? I'm thinking of Ebaying it, but beyond that, I just want to be sure a) I'm fully protected from...
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    Need help pinning cause of "internal parity error"

    Alright, so here's the background. I have been running the CPU/mobo in my sig since 2012. When I first built this rig I had it overclocked to 4.8ghz but I eventually ran into some stability issues after a few weeks, so I turned it down to 4.6ghz and never had a problem since. This system has...
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    Glacier white PS4 and EVGA 780 Ti SC

    EVGA Geforce GTX 780 Ti SC Glacier White PS4 with five games including Arkham Knight, Bloodborne, The Last of Us Remastered, CoD Advanced Warfare, and Destiny
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    Good local co-op games on Steam?

    Can anyone make some recommendations on good local co-op games available on Steam? Been years since I did something like that, and we have a 150" projector screen setup that would be lots of fun. Only thing is it needs to be *co-op*, nothing adversarial. Something that works with two...
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    WTB: Batman Arkham Knight code

    Paypal at the ready!
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    FS: 2x Crucial M4 256gb SSDs

    I'm putting up for sale two Crucial M4 256gb SSDs. Great shape and never gave me any problems - health indicators at around 97% so plenty of life left. They were used for OS and gaming, nothing heavy. $70 shipped each, both for $125 shipped to lower 48! Heat under Colonel_Sanders
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    UEFI Windows 7 install from Boot Camp??

    So I wiped my late 2013 MBPr 15" tonight and installed Yosemite on it. That all went fine. Then I wanted to install Windows with Boot Camp. Previously I had been using Windows 8.1 (when I was running Mavericks still) but this time I wanted to run Windows 7. So with Yosemite installed, I run...
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    FS: GTX 470, free (you pay shipping)

    I have a working GTX 470 that I pulled out of a spare PC. Stock EVGA reference cooler version, never overclocked or anything like that. Whoever PMs and Paypals me first gets it, I figure $25 should cover any shipping costs. :)
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    "Invalid product key entered" for Win7 key I've been using for years

    So I got a new SSD today and went to install Windows 7 home premium on it, using the same key I've been using for literally like 7 years now. When I get to the key entry part, I put in my key and it says "invalid product key." I tried the MS Answer Desk chat thingy and after like 2 hours of...
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