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And I certainly don't see why a post form Edward about this was removed...?

Because on TPU we don't insult other people. Period. Please get back on topic.
 

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Oh, well fair enough. I only mentioned it because I knew exactly who and what Edward was talking about and I didn't see the post. I don't see how this isn't "on topic" either but whatever.
 
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Well ok and I agree...though he seems to have no other hobbies or source of self-worth besides doing well in a video game and sneakily follows TPU'ers around from server to server including myself. Never posts anymore either but still lurks too. It's a little annoying in it's inexplicable pathetic-ness.

And I certainly don't see why a post from Edward about this was removed..?

Did that jimmie rustler post in this thread?
 
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Can you Copy/Paste it here? Work blocks that site :(

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“That Really Rustled My Jimmies” is an expression that is used to convey feelings of discontent or discomfort in response to someone else’s post in imageboards and discussion forums, most notably on 4chan.
Origin

The phrase originated on the /r9k/ board of 4chan on December 15th, 2010 in a thread about “times when someone really rustled your jimmies.”[1] It was told in the style of a normal greentext story on 4chan, except using the outdated language from the 1950s. However, Google Insights reveals that the phrase “really rustled my jimmies” has been spotted as trending as early as in June 2010, which remains unverified.


The absurdity of the phrase “Rustled Jimmies” instantly led to a variety of responses to the OP, most notably an image of a frowning gorilla with the overlaid text “that really rustled my jimmies” in the popular Impact font. The original photograph of the gorilla can be found in a Flickr post titled “nors”[7] uploaded by Frank Wouters on July 4th, 2007.
Spread

Although remarked upon a couple times by others in the 4chan community, both the thread and the image of the gorilla went relatively unnoticed until later on when another user posted an image taken from the front of a box of Gorilla Munch cereal[2] with the overlaid text “My Jimmies Remain Unrustled.”
the rest I screen shotted because theres too many images and im lazy

 
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Because on TPU we don't insult other people. Period. Please get back on topic.

OK fair enough , but next time the one who is being spoken about,
decides to enter a thread and troll everyone can you
lend him the same courtesy :laugh: Back on topic :respect:
We don't insult people :roll::roll: Not on TS either :roll::roll:
 
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Yea his unlocked quad should be fine. only CPU that really get taxed out is the "AMD Athlon II X2 265" Which is a dual core, He has an unlocked phenom II quad which out relate more to the 980 (if clocked the same)

yes its clocked to 3.8ghz.

The CPU usage according to that article is around 70%, mine is at 90% and hence more watts consumed by the CPU. If it was a X6 then less usage per core and so it might consume less watts?
 

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yes its clocked to 3.8ghz.

The CPU usage according to that article is around 70%, mine is at 90% and hence more watts consumed by the CPU. If it was a X6 then less usage per core and so it might consume less watts?

Yes an x6 could be more efficient.
 

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yeah buddy. ill have it installing while I am gone at my math class. Then when i get home im going to jump on.
 
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yeah buddy. ill have it installing while I am gone at my math class. Then when i get home im going to jump on.

You still getting a GTX 680 man or you haven't fully decided yet? ;)

BTW how does the GTX 470 handle BF3? :)
 

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You still getting a GTX 680 man or you haven't fully decided yet? ;)

BTW how does the GTX 470 handle BF3? :)

And yes I am set on getting a GTX680. As soon as I get this job at Msoft If i do get it.
Fine all on Ultra except shadows 1920 x 1200 4x MSAA at about 40 FPS
 
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OK fair enough , but next time the one who is being spoken about,
decides to enter a thread and troll everyone can you
lend him the same courtesy :laugh: Back on topic :respect:

Okay, but this didn't actually happen. I know how to do my job here.

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yes its clocked to 3.8ghz.

The CPU usage according to that article is around 70%, mine is at 90% and hence more watts consumed by the CPU. If it was a X6 then less usage per core and so it might consume less watts?

Yeah an X6 sure helps in loading times,went from 965 to 1090 and there is a difference...minimal though.
what really does the job is 8GB of ram!went from 4 to 8 and that was really felt
also keep in mind GPU memory = the more the better...usage goes to 3021MB reported by MSI AB in my current setup
 
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Yep, gully posted this earlier! I can't wait!

No, this is the promised blog post with details.

The PC Battlefield 3 update goes live tomorrow. It includes a smattering of fixes, tweaks, and additions. Read on for the full details.

On March 29, we are rolling out the big Spring game update for Battlefield 3 on PC! The focus of this massive package is to make the game more stable, fairer, and more balanced. You can find a comprehensive change list in this earlier post.

The ~1.6GB update will start rolling out at around 9AM UTC / 11 AM CET March 29. Below are some of the highlights.

New and improved commo rose

This update sees a number of improvements to the commo rose on PC, partially based on feedback from the community. Some of the tweaks we have made are detailed below:

New global call-outs

We have added a number of new commo rose call-outs that you can make to the entire team whenever you want. Where you previously had to look at a Support player to get the option to request ammo, you can now use the commo rose at any time to request ammo, health, or repairs. Using these requests will trigger appropriate icons on the minimap.

Moved orders to commo rose

We moved orders so that they are now exclusive to the commo rose. This means that you will no longer accidentally place an order when you in reality wanted to spot an enemy standing near a flag, for example.

Improved mouse handling

The mouse movement is now always tracked from the center of the commo rose, to make navigation more intuitive.

Quicker activation

You now activate a call-out simply by releasing Q, which should be snappier than the previous implementation.

Improved readability

We tweaked the layout and design of the commo rose to improve readability and give clearer and quicker confirmation of which call-out is currently highlighted.

The available call-outs in the commo rose is context sensitive and will change depending on what you are currently doing in the game – for example, vehicles and infantry each have separate call-outs. Each function should trigger appropriate voice messages as well as icons on the minimap for increased team play possibilities. Players should keep an eye on the minimap for these icons. If you see them flashing, a team mate is requesting aid via the commo rose.

Look for these flashing icons on the mini map. They mean your team mates are trying to tell you something!

Improved minimap

After listening to community feedback, we have implemented alternative new ways to display the minimap. You can now choose between Map, Satellite or Hybrid view mode.

Map mode shows the most important tactical geometries such as buildings, objects, roads and water.
Satellite mode displays a top-down photograph of the level for increased terrain detail.
Hybrid mode combines the Satellite view with a Map overlay, offering a mix of quick tactical awareness and terrain detail.

You can change the minimap mode on the fly by pressing (this key is mappable). You can set your preferred default map mode in the Options menu, where you can also alter the opacity level for the satellite textures. See below for an example of how these map displays compare.

Select the minimap display that suits your map and play style.


Beep beep! We have horns!

Yes! We have added horns to all jeeps in the game! Nothing says “Get in and man the machine gun so we can take back the airfield!” like three short beeps of the horn. Just press [SPACE] to make your presence known to friendly forces. Warning: Beeping also heard by opposition. Suggest limiting beeping when in enemy territory to keep vehicle in working order. This feature is also present in the PlayStation 3 update that went live yesterday (activated by L1).


Giving all players IR flares

To balance the battlefield and give budding pilots a fighting chance from day 1, we are now giving IR flares to all players. These will be automatically available to you in all air vehicles in the game. So if you’ve had a hard time staying up in the air previously, it should be easier to dodge incoming threats from now on. We hope this small but significant change will mean more players take to the skies and mix up their play style. This feature is also present in the PlayStation 3 update that went live yesterday.


More awards for skillful heli flying

One of the balancing items we have done in this game update is to better reward skillful heli pilots. To do this, we have increased the pilot’s score for transporting passengers who make kills from the heli. The assist score for heli pilots is now 50 points/kill. In a fully loaded transport, four passengers who make 1 kill each will give the pilot a sum total of 200 points. This balancing change is also present in the PlayStation 3 update that went live yesterday.


Making the SOFLAM a passive income gadget

The Recon gadget SOFLAM (laser target painter) has been given a new feature. Now, when a Recon player places it and then leaves it, it will continue to paint targets entering its area of control, continuously giving the Recon player a passive points income. This means a Recon player can place a SOFLAM in a strategic position, then leave it to find a good sniping spot. Combined with fixing a few scoring error in the SOFLAM, it should now be a much more viable source of experience points for Recons. This balancing change is also present in the PlayStation 3 update that went live yesterday.


Suppressing is team play, too!

Another balancing change that reflects how we want every player to be able to contribute to the overall effort is the lowered threshold for achieving the Suppression Ribbon. From a previous requirement of 7, players now only need to perform 3 suppressions in a game to be rewarded the Suppression Ribbon. This means the Support Kit player can rack up scores by skillful use of his LMG. We’ve always know suppression helps – now we are more generously rewarding those team players who help disorient the enemy so we can move in for the kill. This balancing change is also present in the PlayStation 3 update that went live yesterday.


New to the game? Get a flying start with our new shortcut items

Today, we are also offering 10 different shortcut items for sale for Battlefield 3 on PC. If you’re new to the game, this is the perfect way to gain some ground on the veterans online. Or if you’d love to get your hands on those AA missiles for jets instantly, this is for you.

The 10 shortcut items are available now from Origin and include:

Kit Shortcut Bundle: Immediately unlocks all items unique to the four playable classes

Vehicle Shortcut Bundle: Immediately unlocks all items for all vehicles

The Ultimate Bundle: Immediately unlocks all items from all other available shortcut packs


We hope you enjoy the contents of this game update. As always , had to the Battlelog forums or discuss the update with us right here on the blog. See you on the battlefield!
 
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