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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread V2 - Page 58 Contest! Best CPU cooler of 2013?

« on: February 23, 2013, 05:49:37 PM »

would i be able to use a server motherboard for a gaming computer? a guy wants two processors, i just need to know if i could or not.

Look at the motherboard size, because saying server mobo gives no information at all. That's also a terrible idea and you shouldn't do it.

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Off Topic / Re: Picked up a weird radio signal...

« on: February 23, 2013, 05:46:04 PM »

i've had something vaguely similar happen to me
i was watching a youtube video on my phone and there was suddenly a random voice saying something about birthdays(???) that went away after a few seconds and it wasn't coming from the video
2spooky

That's probably from someone nearby using a wireless phone, it's pretty common for speakers to pick them up.

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Off Topic / Re: Why do you drink/smoke?

« on: February 23, 2013, 05:43:06 PM »

I drink and smoke because it's an enjoyable activity to wind down with friends. I don't think I would ever drink by myself because it's just boring

I've smoked cigarettes a few times and absolutely hate the smell and taste. I like Black and Milds, mostly for the taste and it's somewhat relaxing. However I would never recommend someone to start smoking cigarettes or anything similar because it's so bad for your health, pretty expensive, and super addictive.

I also smoke actual cigars. It's also a relaxing activity and normally I smoke them with my friend to relax. I also really enjoy the the taste and aromas of a good cigar. The health problems are also pretty minimal so I don't really care. Though it's a terrible thing to do inside because the smell it leaves is so bad.

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Off Topic / Re: Picked up a weird radio signal...

« on: February 23, 2013, 05:39:00 PM »

If the app uses Wi-fi to connect to a radio receiver, where is this receiver located, who operates it, usually amateur stations don't have that far a range, so that a bandwidth in New Jersey is the same as a bandwidth in California, but used by a different person.

Doesn't shortwave like travel really really far. I remember reading that it bounces off the atmosphere so it pretty much covers the world, at least when transmitted from an actual station.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread V2 - Page 58 Contest! Best CPU cooler of 2013?

« on: February 23, 2013, 05:34:57 PM »

Under 100. Maybe 50 bucks or so.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823816001

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823114029


I've heard good things about the razer one, except that the font for the keys looks dumb.

I use the Corsair k90 which is pretty much the same thing except the k90 has macro keys and backlighting. I really like the k90 so I assume since the k60 is the same thing that it's pretty awesome.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007651%204027&IsNodeId=1&Description=MECHANICAL&bop=And&Order=RATING&PageSize=20

Or just look at a pre 100 dollar list sorted by rating and look up any that look pretty good to you.

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Off Topic / Re: Copyright Alert System - is this a loving joke?

« on: February 23, 2013, 05:30:21 PM »

Uh...
Regardless, I was using it as a metaphor

Throttling an internet connection is nowhere near the same thing as a DDOS. So many people on here absolutely suck richard at metaphors.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread V2 - Page 58 Contest! Best CPU cooler of 2013?

« on: February 23, 2013, 05:28:16 PM »

Were can I get a good, mechanical keyboard for a cheap price?

What do you consider cheap?

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread V2 - Page 58 Contest! Best CPU cooler of 2013?

« on: February 23, 2013, 04:09:37 PM »

Alright, this has been bothering me for a while.

You see Intel making their own processors, and so do AMD. But why is it that AMD and nVidia don't distribute their graphics cards themselves? You always have some sort of middleman like EVGA, or MSI selling them. I'd much rather buy graphics cards straight from the company that made it.

I would imagine they don't have the factories to produce a gpu but they have a factory to mass produce the chips. Because making a chip is pretty different from producing a whole gpu.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread V2 - Page 58 Contest! Best CPU cooler of 2013?

« on: February 23, 2013, 11:15:54 AM »

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231180im so sorrymy budget was actually 700. i didnt buy windows


my power supply loving sucks
my processor is locked from overclocking
my chipset gets hot as forget when not doing anything
my hard drive is ok
my ssd is ok
my cpu cooler is REALLY FUKIN ok
my graphics card makes me want to commit seppuku
forgetdamnstuff why was i so stupid when i built this

How is your PSU bad? There is no reason to overclock unless you're getting a pretty good gpu. Really you should of not have got a SSD, and there would have been no real need for the CPU cooler. 700 would still get you farther than this.

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Off Topic / Re: Copyright Alert System - is this a loving joke?

« on: February 23, 2013, 10:51:49 AM »

So its U.S. only so far?

Haha, silly Americans no get their internets for pirating purposes.

There will always be a way around any form of copyright protection. It'll only make it a pain in the ass for the average person.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread V2 - Page 58 Contest! Best CPU cooler of 2013?

« on: February 23, 2013, 10:46:37 AM »

omg

whyyyy

For 900 you could of done way better.

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Games / Re: Who Else is Excited for ES:O?

« on: February 23, 2013, 10:30:16 AM »

It's not going to live up to the hype. Also what they want to do has never been successful for an MMO.

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Games / Re: EA In A Nutshell

« on: February 23, 2013, 10:28:46 AM »

EA is literally the Riddler of this generation.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread V2 - Page 58 Contest! Best CPU cooler of 2013?

« on: February 23, 2013, 10:10:48 AM »

so i'm downgrading to a few 23" monitors for the sake of matching, and with the money freed from that i'm switching my case out for a corsair 300R, and adding more cooling along with it. what are some suggestions for quiet 120mm/140mm fans?

I never understood super quiet fans. I have a Cooler Master HAF X, with stock fans and an additional 230mm fan. I have never had problems with it being loud, the only thing I thought was super loud was the Corsair H80 at full speed.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread V2 - Page 58 Contest! Best CPU cooler of 2013?

« on: February 23, 2013, 08:07:25 AM »

Also if anyone can find me a triple monitor stand that 1. supports 24" monitors, 2. is under $150 and 3. has good reviews that would be lovely

You're not getting a triple monitor stand. They are all super expensive. The only decent one I saw was the XFX one, which is $370. It hurt to buy but it was worth it.