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Forum: Motherboards & Memory Feb 21, 2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,325
Posted By BlackOmega
I second this. Since I've had mine up and...

I second this. Since I've had mine up and running, it's been great. No heat issues, lots of connectivity options, plenty of USB 3.0 hookups, PCIe 3.0, lots of BIOS options and so on.

The ONLY...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 19, 2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 589
Posted By BlackOmega
Really no need to upgrade at this time.

Really no need to upgrade at this time.
Forum: General Hardware Dec 17, 2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 258
Posted By BlackOmega
Sounds like it's not POSTing. Strip the...

Sounds like it's not POSTing.

Strip the rig down to the least amount of components possible. So remove all but one stick of RAM, remove the GPU, unplug the HDD's, etc. If it posts and you can...
Forum: News Dec 13, 2012, 05:18 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,892
Posted By BlackOmega
And therein lies the problem. There are known...

And therein lies the problem. There are known problems with Skyrim and ATi cards.

This is skewed towards Nvidia to make them look better.
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 11, 2012, 10:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,076
Posted By BlackOmega
Yes. In some games you can disable it and use the...

Yes. In some games you can disable it and use the second card as a dedicated PhysX card. More often than not, unless it's posing an issue, I usually don't bother disabling SLI. Mind you, games that...
Forum: NVIDIA Dec 11, 2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,076
Posted By BlackOmega
Usually the first and third slot. Your PSU is...

Usually the first and third slot.
Your PSU is WAY more than enough to run two 670's. I bet it could even run three.

Basically do this :
Make sure your driver is up to date.
Shut down rig. ...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 9, 2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,074
Posted By BlackOmega
Are these comments from fanboy's or from actual...

Are these comments from fanboy's or from actual owners of these chips? A lot of reviews I've read have them very close to the i5's, even beating them occasionally, and on the heels of the i7's,...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway Forum Dec 9, 2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 464
Posted By BlackOmega
Dang. Too bad they're not low profile, otherwise...

Dang. Too bad they're not low profile, otherwise I'd jump on them. I can't use tall RAM due to the fans on my cooler. :/
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 9, 2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,074
Posted By BlackOmega
The new AMD CPUs' are plenty powerful enough to...

The new AMD CPUs' are plenty powerful enough to play any of the current games out there. Hell, even the "old" Phenom II chips were plenty powerful enough. I just sold my 1090T rig that had a 6870 GPU...
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 7, 2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,067
Posted By BlackOmega
I don't, you provide vague, at best, information....

I don't, you provide vague, at best, information. Therefore, don't be surprised when people want to know more. I suppose I could just be like, it's your f*ckin problem dude and it's obviously YOU...
Forum: Graphics Cards Dec 7, 2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,067
Posted By BlackOmega
I'd have to disagree with that. I've run a...

I'd have to disagree with that. I've run a multitude of ATi video cards that use HDMI audio and have never had an issue. Cards I've ran with HDMI audio 5850's (about 4 total), 5870's (4 or 5), 6870's...
Forum: General Hardware Nov 5, 2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,601
Posted By BlackOmega
It may possibly be flame bait, but from my...

It may possibly be flame bait, but from my experience with Apple products, it rings true. Their user interfaces are soooo dumbed down that it's not intuitive and a resource heavy bloated pig. And...
Forum: General Hardware Nov 2, 2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,601
Posted By BlackOmega
Hood, depending on the mod that read your post, I...

Hood, depending on the mod that read your post, I don't think they actually removed it because you were criticizing their product.
The things that I believe got your post removed.

1. You were...
Forum: NVIDIA Oct 29, 2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,136
Posted By BlackOmega
Which exact card is it? As far as I know, the...

Which exact card is it?
As far as I know, the 9600's didn't process audio.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Oct 28, 2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 681
Posted By BlackOmega
CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W ATX12V v2.3...

CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W ATX12V v2.3 8... (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028)

You can get the cx600 for the same price (after rebate) as the cx500.
Forum: World Community Grid (WCG) Oct 27, 2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 17,310
Posted By BlackOmega
Pot cures cancer.. (seriously)

Pot cures cancer.. (seriously)
Forum: AMD / ATI Oct 27, 2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 930
Posted By BlackOmega
What you've heard is probably wrong or the issues...

What you've heard is probably wrong or the issues were caused by an inexperienced user. I've been running multiple card configurations since 2005 and have very little issue. And I switch my hardware...
Forum: News Oct 21, 2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,244
Posted By BlackOmega
Cool. I liked the first one a lot. Its "feel" was...

Cool. I liked the first one a lot. Its "feel" was excellent. Just creepy enough. Just started the second one, it's not as creepy but it's still fun; except GFWL is seriously messing it up. The game...
Forum: General Software Oct 20, 2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,421
Posted By BlackOmega
Yep totally loyal to Google. ;)

Yep totally loyal to Google. ;)
Forum: Comments & Feedback Oct 19, 2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,152
Posted By BlackOmega
I think the quality of the people that go to tech...

I think the quality of the people that go to tech forums has decreased. Not just here but in most that I would frequent.
It used to be there were very informed people in abundance ready and eager...
Forum: NVIDIA Oct 19, 2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,864
Posted By BlackOmega
Sounds like bad memory on the 9400.

Sounds like bad memory on the 9400.
Forum: Science & Technology Oct 14, 2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,848
Posted By BlackOmega
Here's the video! Red Bull Stratos Freefall...

Here's the video!

Red Bull Stratos Freefall - Highest Free Fall Worl... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8e5IcIJWyU)
Forum: System Builder's Advice Oct 11, 2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 606
Posted By BlackOmega
Ok, so I looked at all of your options and I...

Ok, so I looked at all of your options and I found this kit: G.Skill RipJaws Z series, 2133MHz 4x4GB (http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231501).
For the price I think it's an...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Oct 11, 2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 12,695
Posted By BlackOmega
SonDa5, as you were eluding to, I think, at this...

SonDa5, as you were eluding to, I think, at this point, your TIM is the weakest link.

IC Diamond is an awesome TIM (I was part of the test bed for it at OCN before it's initial release and...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Oct 11, 2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,921
Posted By BlackOmega
Ok, your RAM settings have nothing to do with it....

Ok, your RAM settings have nothing to do with it. Your processor isn't bad, neither is the board. Believe it or not, it's your CPU cooler that's the culprit.

So here goes my story:
Earlier...
Forum: General Software May 4, 2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,377
Posted By BlackOmega
It's not as embarrassing for them when it's on...

It's not as embarrassing for them when it's on the phone.
I did this at a dealership a while back. In late '06 I leased an '07 Jeep Compass (ex-wifes idea, not mine), at any rate, by the first oil...
Forum: General Software Apr 30, 2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,377
Posted By BlackOmega
All is well now. It only took 4 tech support...

All is well now. It only took 4 tech support people, 2 answer desk people and 1 customer service rep and about 2 hours on the phone to get where I needed to be. :wtf:

Although, I found it odd...
Forum: General Software Apr 30, 2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,377
Posted By BlackOmega
UPDATE: So it turns out there was something...

UPDATE:

So it turns out there was something wrong with the key for Win 7 pro 64 that I was provided. I called M$ tech support, and after about an hour and a half, even after taking remote control...
Forum: General Software Apr 30, 2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,377
Posted By BlackOmega
I'll definitely be doing that. Do you know, if I...

I'll definitely be doing that. Do you know, if I were to run the 2nd install, will it wipe everything that I have installed already?

Thanks again for all of your help! :toast:

Not having the...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Apr 27, 2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,509
Posted By BlackOmega
Doesn't matter if the board was second hand or...

Doesn't matter if the board was second hand or not, as someone else already mentioned, Asus goes by serial number. If it's within warranty, they have to honor it.
Also, they need to send an RMA...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Mar 18, 2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,227
Posted By BlackOmega
How is a 6450 overkill? A 4870 will literally...

How is a 6450 overkill? A 4870 will literally stomp a 6450 into the dirt and a s939 rig can handle a 4870 with ease. Having run a DFI CFX3200DR, Opty 180 and 2 4870's, I can tell you that a s939 rig...
Forum: AMD / ATI Feb 28, 2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,875
Posted By BlackOmega
You're absolutely right. People's experiences...

You're absolutely right. People's experiences very and hence will sway their preference. I asked for an elaboration because I just don't like people saying "Oh I had a bad experience and now I have x...
Forum: AMD / ATI Feb 28, 2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,875
Posted By BlackOmega
:wtf: One of the longest run-on sentences I've...

:wtf: One of the longest run-on sentences I've ever read. Try using some punctuation next time, other than commas.
Fixed. http://bakbakee.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/grammar_nazi_logo.jpg
...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway Forum Feb 24, 2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 19
[WTB] AM3 cpu
Views: 631
Posted By BlackOmega
I wish there was an unlike or -REP button all...

I wish there was an unlike or -REP button all over the place. Unfortunately there isn't.

Now you have me curious. POST THE PIC!!!!! :p

Ain't that the truth.


I was just having a little...
Forum: News Feb 23, 2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,997
Posted By BlackOmega
AMD a failing company? BWAHAHAHA! You couldn't be...

AMD a failing company? BWAHAHAHA! You couldn't be more wrong. Their stock has gone up from $4.30 ~ November to well over $7.00 now with no end in sight. And there's talks that the new Xbox is going...
Forum: General Hardware Feb 22, 2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,575
Posted By BlackOmega
It's not 20% more it's only 10% more.

It's not 20% more it's only 10% more.
Forum: Games Feb 22, 2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,953
Posted By BlackOmega
Lets see here: Mass Effect 1 and 2 ...

Lets see here:

Mass Effect 1 and 2
Crysis
Borderlands
Bioshock
Dragon Age origins
Metro 2033
Mafia II (kinda short, but really awesome IMO)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series
Forum: General Nonsense Feb 20, 2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,573
Posted By BlackOmega
Thanks you've given me something to go on....

Thanks you've given me something to go on. Where's your thank you button?

However, the criteria that it has to fall under is a "reasonable expectation of privacy". And as one court has found,...
Forum: Games Feb 19, 2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,820
Posted By BlackOmega
The only Novalogic game I played was Joint Ops:...

The only Novalogic game I played was Joint Ops: Typhoon Rising. I had stumbled upon it and thought it was actually a pretty good game.
Before that though, I had a Mac so I didn't get many of the...
Forum: Games Feb 18, 2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,820
Posted By BlackOmega
MW3 free weekend - my impressions.

Hello there everyone!

Thought I'd give you my impressions of MW3. I haven't been a fan of the COD series since World at War, but since this game outsold everything in history, I thought I'd give...
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