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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread

« on: December 24, 2011, 01:37:09 AM »

http://www.techpowerup.com/157320/AMD-Dual-GPU-Radeon-HD-7990-to-Launch-in-Q1-2012-Packs-6-GB-Memory.html

New Zealand! <3

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread

« on: December 24, 2011, 01:29:46 AM »

Ordered an AMD 6950 2GB GPU and a new motherboard finally along with 2GB more RAM and some thermal paste.
My final specs when I get the parts:
Phenom II X4 3.2GHz
6GB of DDR2 1066 RAM with timings up.
AMD 6950 2GB (Which I've heard is unlockable. >:3)

What do you think? :o

Nice

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Off Topic / Re: Reached Chattanooga, TN

« on: December 24, 2011, 12:18:02 AM »

Why is it saying that DSL ended in 1999?
In NZ, it's still the best we can get.

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Off Topic / Re: Laptop Thread - Post your Laptop

« on: December 24, 2011, 12:13:44 AM »

OP: Your video card is the Intel HD 3000.

On topic:



HP DV6-6030TX

CPU: Intel Core i3 2310m SB, 2 cores (2 physical cores, 4 logical cores with HT), 2.3GHz
RAM: 6GB DDR3-1333
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6770m 1GB with hybrid technology (can swap to Intel HD 2000 on demand for power saving)
HDD: Seagate Momentus 500GB 5400RPM

Screen: 15.6", 1366x768
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

http://www.elive.co.nz/hp-pavilion-dv6-6030tx-i3-2310-laptop-t18208.php

Fingerprint reader, Beats 4 channel audio, HD webcam + microphone, SD/MMC card reader, 4 USB ports, DVD LightScribe drive, VGA and HDMI out, brushed metal lid/inside, full QWERTY keypad + full numpad.

Runs things like BF:BC2 on max detail with 50+ FPS. Haven't tried many more demanding games.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread

« on: December 23, 2011, 11:20:14 PM »

It idles around 26c with just 1 fan on the heatsink and the thermal paste that came with it.
That reminds me, is it a good idea to get new thermal paste when I replace the motherboard? I have a very tight budget that barely fits the motherboard and GPU but I'm wondering if dust will get stuck and mess it up.

Every time you separate the CPU and heatsink, reapply thermal paste.

Will a 6870 be bottlenecked by a Phenom 9500+ @ 2.6GHz and 4GB of 667MHz DDR2 RAM?

No, but that's pretty much it's limit.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread

« on: December 23, 2011, 11:01:05 PM »

Is an average of 50c for an i7 too hot?

Depends if that's idling or not.
Idling should be a little lower.

My Phenom X4 II 3.2GHz never seems to go above 40c.
I've got a great cooler. Thinking of sticking another 120mm fan on the other side.

My old Phenom first-gen never goes above 32c. They must have great heat control because it's just got the stock cooler, it's overclocked 2.3GHz > 3GHz and it's got a core unlocked (3 cores to 4 cores).

you dont get a cooler if you dont OC >_>

Why not?
Piece of mind?
Quietness?
Life length?

my face when i realized my motherboard can't handle DDR3 memory

>implying that DDR2 is bad or hard to find or expensive

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Off Topic / Re: One day to christmas.

« on: December 23, 2011, 04:19:54 PM »

It's 10:34 am here, 24th Dec.
NZcigarette

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Off Topic / Re: Target is handicapped

« on: December 23, 2011, 02:42:36 PM »

you made a grammatical mistake, i've fixed it for you.

I lol'd more than I should have.

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Off Topic / Re: Target is handicapped

« on: December 23, 2011, 02:35:27 PM »

Sure, but that has nothing to do with this story.

No cameras? That store must really suck or they all have insecurities.

Cameras in toilets = illegal.
At least in NZ.

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Off Topic / Re: Rate my website :o

« on: December 23, 2011, 02:34:45 PM »

Lack of a navigation bar, I found it hard to work around.

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Off Topic / Re: Target is handicapped

« on: December 23, 2011, 02:32:51 PM »

He was following you?
You should've gone to the toilets and stuck it in his pooper.
That would've shut him up, and no cameras there :P

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Off Topic / Re: The top 100 things I hate

« on: December 23, 2011, 02:30:27 PM »

Top 100 things I hate

My friend north killed it. He sent me 100 pictures of zebras and giraffes, in naked hentai.

Give me 100 bucks and you can have it.

Is 100 the new black?

Ontopic: I didn't see vests on that list. Are you Francis?

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Off Topic / Re: I just reinstalled my OS.

« on: December 23, 2011, 02:28:21 PM »

My computer managed to update itself.. I dunno, It just suddenly kicked in. Its working fine now.

FYI, the auto update, like I said to bob, never picks the right drivers. I'd still post here if you want your drivers to do any good in games.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread

« on: December 23, 2011, 02:27:37 PM »

Uh
I have a virus or something that plays videos as the screensaver

any idea how to delete?

Windows XP running on Parallels.

Virus scan maybe? If you're sure it's a virus. Doesn't really sound like it.
Are you talking about those animated screensavers?

That's probably one of the best boards you will ever buy. You can get a much cheaper board that is just as good. I would suggest this.

Don't get this, get the one you were going to get.
This motherboard is P67, the Z68 chipset addressed issues with P67 and added useful features.

I have given up with AMD and am now going for the i5 2500k, I am leaning towards this motherboard. Any advice on this?

Ok, ok, but have you seen how the 7970 kicked nVidia's ass, even the GTX 590 when the 7970 was overclocked? :P
That's a good motherboard.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread

« on: December 23, 2011, 05:35:21 AM »

Ethan, you forgot about me :'C

It supports up to 4GB total DDR2-800, in 2 slots.
Sorry, you're at your maximum.

However, I must add, that 4GB of RAM is incredibly overpowered for the rest of your system, which quite honestly sucks.