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Forum: Overclocking & Cooling May 24, 2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 170
Posted By erocker
Just throw a bunch of towels everywhere...

Just throw a bunch of towels everywhere disconnect one side of the loop on the GPU and try to get the water in a bucket or something instead of everywhere else. It's rather simple... the more you...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory May 24, 2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 315
Posted By erocker
I've been running my RAM (designed for Ivy...

I've been running my RAM (designed for Ivy Bridge) at its rated 1.65v since I got it. There's still plenty of 1.65v RAM for Ivy being sold.
Forum: System Builder's Advice May 24, 2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By erocker
I think it heavily depends on the price of that...

I think it heavily depends on the price of that RevoDrive (the model you link is older and discontinued). You could most likely get a 512gb SSD that does 500Mb/s read and write for around the same...
Forum: Games May 24, 2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 483
Posted By erocker
I think CoD looks very good! There are a few...

I think CoD looks very good! There are a few things where it shows its age but I guess that's why they update the engine... which is a very good engine. Not to mention CoD is superior to BF3 when it...
Forum: Reviews May 24, 2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 54,887
Posted By erocker
I'm not saying this happens to everyone. I'm...

I'm not saying this happens to everyone. I'm saying it happened to me.. and it sucks. I'd love to use Evga, I think they are a very good company. They just seem to lack in QC when it comes to the...
Forum: Storage May 24, 2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 82
Posted By erocker
Install your O/S on the 60gb drive. That's what...

Install your O/S on the 60gb drive. That's what the msata drive is there for, really. You can find the instructions in the manual.

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Forum: Games May 24, 2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 483
Posted By erocker
If they were smart, they do what Bethesda does....

If they were smart, they do what Bethesda does. Rename their engines!
Forum: Reviews May 24, 2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 54,887
Posted By erocker
Customer service was pretty good! Some of the...

Customer service was pretty good! Some of the best, actually. But after my second GTX 580 died right after the warranty expired I had enough.
Forum: Games May 24, 2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 483
Posted By erocker
Sorry, this isn't a new engine. Just updated......

Sorry, this isn't a new engine. Just updated... again.

http://kotaku.com/next-gen-call-of-duty-last-last-gen-engine-509622298
Forum: Reviews May 24, 2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 54,887
Posted By erocker
I'd love this card! I don't bother with Evga...

I'd love this card! I don't bother with Evga anymore though. The three cards I've purchased from them all died within 6 months.... so never again.
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics May 24, 2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 313
Posted By erocker
Seriously... You don't know what colors you like?...

Seriously... You don't know what colors you like? Are you real?
Forum: General Hardware May 24, 2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 490
Posted By erocker
Seems to be exactly what it is.

Seems to be exactly what it is.
Forum: Reviews May 24, 2013, 03:07 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 99,352
Posted By erocker
Me too... I'm just waiting for a miniITX board...

Me too... I'm just waiting for a miniITX board that has good to excellent onboard sound. Can't use a sound card with a video card in the way.
Forum: Games May 23, 2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 585
Views: 18,905
Posted By erocker
Nice! That's what I'm waiting for. :)

Nice! That's what I'm waiting for. :)
Forum: Reviews May 23, 2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 99,352
Posted By erocker
According to this review the difference is...

According to this review the difference is anywhere from 2 to 9 fps in favor of 6gb of Vram... If anyone wants to make a judgement call off of that. :)
Forum: General Hardware May 23, 2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 124
Posted By erocker
No, doesn't fit within the B/S/T guidelines. ...

No, doesn't fit within the B/S/T guidelines.

Want to wipe data? Format the drives, install windows.

To create a thread in the "FS" section: Take a picture of the item you are selling with your...
Forum: General Hardware May 23, 2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 328
Posted By erocker
I have a Pentium D and an old Athlon (single...

I have a Pentium D and an old Athlon (single core) system and while they can browse the internet fine, when it comes to playing video above 480p it struggles. Sometimes they'll struggle with 480p if...
Forum: Reviews May 23, 2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 100,071
Posted By erocker
Add an 8% performance increase to the 7970ghz...

Add an 8% performance increase to the 7970ghz edition.
Forum: General Hardware May 23, 2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 328
Posted By erocker
I think that is a very good deal for a "parents"...

I think that is a very good deal for a "parents" computer. You may want to do a format/resinstall of Windows if the system is loaded with bloatware.
Forum: Games May 23, 2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 585
Views: 18,905
Posted By erocker
What does it matter if a pistol/knife server is...

What does it matter if a pistol/knife server is ranked?

It doesn't in my opinion.
Forum: Reviews May 23, 2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 99,352
Posted By erocker
Meh, no voltage control renders a water block...

Meh, no voltage control renders a water block pretty useless. I really like the reference cooler on it anyways.
Forum: General Software May 23, 2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 211
Posted By erocker
Easy. It's a scam. They would never ask for that...

Easy. It's a scam. They would never ask for that information from you.

Move it to your junk folder.
Forum: Reviews May 23, 2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 99,352
Posted By erocker
This card is rather tempting... But I'm just not...

This card is rather tempting... But I'm just not sure if it's worth the hassle (and money) for an 18% increase in performance to what I'm currently using. I think I'll wait until it gets cold out...
Forum: News May 23, 2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 501
Posted By erocker
Seems somewhat made-up at this point.

Seems somewhat made-up at this point.
Forum: News May 23, 2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 341
Posted By erocker
I think they want you to put it on a table. Desks...

I think they want you to put it on a table. Desks are forbidden.
Forum: News May 23, 2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,282
Posted By erocker
That's the truth and when AMD does release new...

That's the truth and when AMD does release new cards, their pricing will follow suit. It will become the new norm.
Forum: General Hardware May 23, 2013, 05:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 424
Posted By erocker
I have a six year old G5. I can't stand it, it is...

I have a six year old G5. I can't stand it, it is too tall for my liking, but it serves as a backup for when one of my "good" mice fail.
Forum: News May 23, 2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,282
Posted By erocker
Perhaps at some point, but my current GPU isn't...

Perhaps at some point, but my current GPU isn't holding me back with what I do at all.



That's certainly one way of looking at it. However I think some feel (to use the car analogy) that Ford...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling May 22, 2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 209
Posted By erocker
Try 1.65v Those sticks of RAM aren't very...

Try 1.65v

Those sticks of RAM aren't very good overclockers to begin with. Using four sticks reduces overclock-ability.
Forum: Graphics Cards May 22, 2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 176
Posted By erocker
People do reviews on the internet so that people...

People do reviews on the internet so that people such as yourself can read them and come to a conclusion on your own. This way, there's no need to ask vague questions on a forum where people will...
Forum: News May 22, 2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,282
Posted By erocker
Was the actual MSRP of the 7970 $550? I thought...

Was the actual MSRP of the 7970 $550? I thought retailers were just marking up the price. I could be wrong, that's why I'm asking.
Forum: News May 22, 2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,282
Posted By erocker
Agreed, but I seem to be holding on to my...

Agreed, but I seem to be holding on to my hardware longer... So I guess I'm getting more value from my money in the long run. :)

I will say that this card might be a great value against Titan....
Forum: News May 22, 2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,282
Posted By erocker
Who's complaining? Who mentioned anything about a...

Who's complaining? Who mentioned anything about a $200 dollar flagship card? When was there ever a $200 dollar flagship card? The 780 doesn't seem to be a flagship card with Titan already released. I...
Forum: News May 22, 2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,282
Posted By erocker
Price is too high. I'll keep my money for a new...

Price is too high. I'll keep my money for a new console or something.
Forum: Games May 22, 2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,107
Posted By erocker
As you can see I added the luxurious faux stained...

As you can see I added the luxurious faux stained wood accent along with a desperately needed integrated clock/radio. Got rid of that Kinect mumbo-jumbo witchcraftery!
...
Forum: Graphics Cards May 22, 2013, 03:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 266
Posted By erocker
Your Inspiron model usually comes with a 300W PSU...

Your Inspiron model usually comes with a 300W PSU not designed for any kind of upgrades. Installing a PSU isn't too bad. It's just involves removing the cable connectors and replacing with the new...
Forum: Graphics Cards May 22, 2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 266
Posted By erocker
CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W ATX12V v2.3 80...

CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 P... (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026) <-- $25 after rebate

SAPPHIRE 100355-1GOCL Radeon HD 7850 1GB 256-bit G......
Forum: Graphics Cards May 22, 2013, 03:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 266
Posted By erocker
Well, what's your budget?

Well, what's your budget?
Forum: Graphics Cards May 22, 2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 266
Posted By erocker
Power supply is most likely the 300W version....

Power supply is most likely the 300W version. Does it have any spare PCI-E power cables coming out of it?
Forum: General Hardware May 22, 2013, 03:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,002
Posted By erocker
CPU-Z is saying EM64T which means it has 64 bit...

CPU-Z is saying EM64T which means it has 64 bit instructions.
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