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Forum: General Hardware May 15, 2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 227
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Acer Aspire V3-551G-8454...

Acer Aspire V3-551G-8454 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215663&Tpk=Acer%20Aspire%20V3-551G-8454&IsVirtualParent=1)
Forum: System Builder's Advice May 12, 2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 481
Posted By PatoRodrigues
That's a rough situation... Your card is dead,...

That's a rough situation... Your card is dead, and your CPU is that old.

If you need a card now, it can't be something high-end because that would be a complete waste of money. ...
Forum: News May 10, 2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,850
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Instead of improving the RV03, providing the...

Instead of improving the RV03, providing the already known 90 degree rotation with MB I/O on the top and support for 240/280mm radiators on top without modding, they make this cheap-looking POS.
...
Forum: General Hardware May 7, 2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,657
Posted By PatoRodrigues
You can disable C6/C7 sleep states on the...

You can disable C6/C7 sleep states on the motherboard BIOS, i think...

And i believe that running on C6/C7 won't make you save a lot on the electricity bill also. Actually, $5 annually is my guess.
Forum: Project Logs May 6, 2013, 01:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 285
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Hey, nice to see another build log from you after...

Hey, nice to see another build log from you after the Harley-Davidson mod.

Nice cable management there, always good to see somebody taking care of some old but strong hardware!

:toast:
Forum: System Builder's Advice May 6, 2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,976
Posted By PatoRodrigues
I thought about that. But what about the budget?...

I thought about that. But what about the budget? The cheapest 650Ti Boost on Newegg is around $149. That would surpass the budget (by $15, tho).

That actually reinforces my first thought: Do it...
Forum: Cases, Modding & Electronics May 6, 2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 765
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Looks really neat for your first case mod. ...

Looks really neat for your first case mod.

Keep it going! :toast:
Forum: System Builder's Advice May 6, 2013, 12:35 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,976
Posted By PatoRodrigues
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz...

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor

ASRock 970 EXTREME3 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

HIS H779F1GD Radeon HD 7790 1GB...
Forum: System Builder's Advice May 6, 2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,976
Posted By PatoRodrigues
I'll try to build one too. But i agree with...

I'll try to build one too.

But i agree with OneMoar: Do it once, do it right. $600 range, even if takes more time to save the money, will give you more performance. And you won't regret it.
Forum: News May 4, 2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 2,806
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Wow, i'll take some time to get accustomed with...

Wow, i'll take some time to get accustomed with the new design.

Background seems too bright and the font is a tad harder to read.
Forum: General Hardware May 1, 2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By PatoRodrigues
The X79 platform could benefit your Crossfire...

The X79 platform could benefit your Crossfire somehow, but since you mostly play games and mine BTC, i think you're fine with the 2600K.

With those $250, maybe you could move to WC... NH-D14 is a...
Forum: Comments & Feedback May 1, 2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 903
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Joined late last year to see some news and get...

Joined late last year to see some news and get some info for a possible build...

As digibucc said, there's something different in the water around here. Can't stand brazilian forums, lots of...
Forum: Comments & Feedback May 1, 2013, 01:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 152
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Thanks! And a noob question...

Wanted to make this thread for two things:

First, to thank all you guys for making this forum a great source of hardware knowledge. I learned (and i'm still learning) a lot just from reading all...
Forum: News Apr 28, 2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,472
Posted By PatoRodrigues
+1 The smell of that plain, brown box is...

+1

The smell of that plain, brown box is just amazing. The smell of NEW HARDWARE. :rockout: That's what it's all about.
Forum: News Apr 25, 2013, 12:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,089
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Only idiots that don't give a s**t about hardware...

Only idiots that don't give a s**t about hardware and all its coolness will buy a pre-built system. Or people that are scared of messing it up (two friends bought a GTX690, were really scared of...
Forum: Reviews Apr 25, 2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 276,706
Posted By PatoRodrigues
AMD moving in the right direction. Late launch,...

AMD moving in the right direction. Late launch, but i'm glad they improved a few things.

Power consumption looks better, improved frame latencies with that prototype used by PCPer for example......
Forum: Reviews Apr 21, 2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 26,883
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Nice PSU, really nice. Thanks for the review,...

Nice PSU, really nice. Thanks for the review, crmaris!

I'll take a look at availability. Might get this one instead of Seasonic's 1000W Platinum for my build...a

ps: A review on Sunday?! That's...
Forum: Reviews Apr 20, 2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 71,772
Posted By PatoRodrigues
:) Thanks for the answer guys. Any other...

:)

Thanks for the answer guys. Any other board? Maybe AsRock's Z77 Extreme9?
Forum: Reviews Apr 19, 2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 71,772
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Hey Dave, have to ask: Probably of the MB's...

Hey Dave, have to ask:

Probably of the MB's you already reviewed, this one is the only with DDR3 3000+ support... do you know of any other MB available right now that supports DDR3 3000MHz?
Forum: Reviews Apr 19, 2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 71,772
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Great review Dave! I got quite surprised,...

Great review Dave!

I got quite surprised, saw reviews in other sites before and came with low expectations for this mobo. As Sasqui said, haven't seen you more impressed with a board (maybe since...
Forum: Project Logs Apr 18, 2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 595
Posted By PatoRodrigues
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t...

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154385

That's what you guys were referring to? :)
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Apr 18, 2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 468
Posted By PatoRodrigues
drdeathx is right, negative air pressure will...

drdeathx is right, negative air pressure will give you better cooling for a certain amount of time, till the dust gets all over your case and the heat retention drives you MAD.

When you feel that...
Forum: AMD / ATI Apr 18, 2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,286
Posted By PatoRodrigues
I feel that we're going to see a "What Would You...

I feel that we're going to see a "What Would You Buy with 96K" topic soon enough...

Well played, AMD. Well played.
...
Forum: AMD / ATI Apr 18, 2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,286
Posted By PatoRodrigues
3***t( 63) US $89,999.00 Apr-17-13 10:39:59...

3***t( 63) US $89,999.00
Apr-17-13 10:39:59 PDT

3***t( 63) US $50,000.00
Apr-17-13 10:39:45 PDT

One does not simply owns the highest bid and increases it by 40K few seconds later. ...
Forum: NVIDIA Apr 13, 2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,014
Posted By PatoRodrigues
+1. 1228 is f'n excelent for a GTX670. Lot of...

+1. 1228 is f'n excelent for a GTX670. Lot of people hit the wall with 1180~.
Forum: Reviews Apr 13, 2013, 12:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 37,588
Posted By PatoRodrigues
I'll wait on that one, for sure. ;) Really a...

I'll wait on that one, for sure. ;)

Really a shame we won't get some Patriot Viper 3 reviews anytime soon, as you already explained me the motives in another review.

But i'm seriously thinking...
Forum: General Hardware Apr 12, 2013, 03:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,476
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Always wanted to get a QX6800 for my older 775...

Always wanted to get a QX6800 for my older 775 rig, ended up donating it.

It was a nice rig tho, with a 8800 Ultra.

Hope i can do a "retro high end" build in the future...
Forum: General Hardware Apr 12, 2013, 02:33 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,476
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Hey Mx, told ya that i wanted to move to 2 Titans...

Hey Mx, told ya that i wanted to move to 2 Titans and a 3930K.

Bad news: No Titans.
Good news: Passed on my UD5H, now i'll get a X79 rig.
Coming in 3 months max, after all my delays. :toast:
Forum: Reviews Apr 11, 2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 37,588
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Great review Dave, that seems like some awesome...

Great review Dave, that seems like some awesome memory! Black PCB should look incredible in any rig.

Have to ask you: What's the better Kingston memory you ever tested/used? Maybe the HyperX T1...
Forum: General Hardware Apr 10, 2013, 02:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,476
Posted By PatoRodrigues
No doubt. I'd buy 2 Titans to replace my GTX670...

No doubt. I'd buy 2 Titans to replace my GTX670 SLI, and then buy a 3930K to avoid any bottleneck. But my parents disagree. :ohwell:

I created a topic about air cooling to get a nice discussion,...
Forum: General Hardware Apr 10, 2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,476
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Hey Mx. you really like to dream, don't you? I...

Hey Mx. you really like to dream, don't you? I remember that Dream Build topic of yours. =P

I need a BenQ XL2420T as my rig is almost finished, and adding another Vertex 4 in the mix would be...
Forum: Graphics Cards Apr 5, 2013, 03:42 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,855
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Damn, i would love to invest in a capture system...

Damn, i would love to invest in a capture system for this.

A few friends would love to test their cards with FCAT.... And i bet that here in Brazil, there's no reviewer willing to do something...
Forum: General Hardware Apr 5, 2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,202
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Just read my system specs and laugh. I still run...

Just read my system specs and laugh. I still run a C2D. :cry:
Forum: News Apr 4, 2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Looks like a interior copy of Raidmax Cobra as...

Looks like a interior copy of Raidmax Cobra as Okidna said, and also a slighty changed copy of Ostrog GT.

Lots of creativity...

http://www.enermax.com/files/ProductPicture_eng/PP_Pic/1452.jpg
Forum: News Apr 4, 2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By PatoRodrigues
My USB would get some inconsistent performance....

My USB would get some inconsistent performance. But durable (BOS).
Forum: Games Apr 4, 2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,947
Posted By PatoRodrigues
I'm interested on this one... Count me in!

I'm interested on this one... Count me in!
Forum: Graphics Cards Mar 30, 2013, 03:55 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,855
Posted By PatoRodrigues
I'm surprised, actually. I thought they would...

I'm surprised, actually. I thought they would take advantage of the tool. I was totally wrong (:shadedshu).

And that's great. :D
Forum: Graphics Cards Mar 29, 2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,855
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Now i'm really, REALLY curious to see how the...

Now i'm really, REALLY curious to see how the reference HD7990 performs.

I think reviewers will have some massive work to do in the next few weeks.
Forum: Graphics Cards Mar 29, 2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,855
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Those are some really scary numbers to say the...

Those are some really scary numbers to say the truth.

And i even got suspicious, because 680 SLI always seems to have absolutely ZERO drops or runts.
Forum: Graphics Cards Mar 29, 2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,855
Posted By PatoRodrigues
Looking to contribute with this thread, i'll post...

Looking to contribute with this thread, i'll post another recent article about it...

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/graphics-card-benchmarking-frame-rate,3466.html

Not PCPER, but look......
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