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Forum: Motherboards & Memory Mar 24, 2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By Neuromancer
Just FYI, you cant compare performance to generic...

Just FYI, you cant compare performance to generic tests for other kits unless they also are running 4.7 GHZ cpu speed, as Intels CPU speed massively affects memory performance due to cache leveling....
Forum: General Hardware Dec 8, 2012, 03:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 515
Posted By Neuromancer
you use print screen for print screen :) On a...

you use print screen for print screen :) On a laptop it might be prntscrn

windows 7 also has a built in screen capture utility so you do not even need to open paint :)
Forum: Linux / BSD / Mac OS X Dec 8, 2012, 03:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,175
Posted By Neuromancer
Does anyone still use ubuntu? Last time I tried...

Does anyone still use ubuntu? Last time I tried it it was so slow and bloated I spent more time Downloading and installing it then I did running it.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 8, 2012, 02:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,977
Posted By Neuromancer
I would never suggest that, I would use a 5 year...

I would never suggest that, I would use a 5 year old desktop before a laptop for gaming. But that is me. (I really cant understand the tablet/smartphone market either). Whats a decent gaming card...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Dec 8, 2012, 01:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,977
Posted By Neuromancer
MORE THAN handles. Most people love over...

MORE THAN handles.

Most people love over buying wattage, what they forget is the efficiency curve.

PSUS are most efficient from 50-80% load.

Which is where you should be when loaded.
...
Forum: Storage Dec 8, 2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,753
Posted By Neuromancer
Okay two things you need to do. First of all...

Okay two things you need to do.

First of all depending on your cloning software you should disable pagefile and hibernation file before attempting to clone, these two files are very large, and...
Forum: Audio, Video & Home Theater Dec 8, 2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,700
Posted By Neuromancer
I believe AC3 is what you are looking for....

I believe AC3 is what you are looking for. Bitstream I believe is LCPM which is supported only on high end devices and only necesary for Blu-Ray.

I use AC3 in FFDshow and get dolby and DTS audio...
Forum: News May 1, 2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 9,364
Posted By Neuromancer
Interesting. Although having used mediaespresso...

Interesting. Although having used mediaespresso 6.5 telling it not to use AVX/Quicksync, is not the same thing as not using it. The fact that IB and SB scored identically is a dead giveaway that AVX...
Forum: News May 1, 2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,053
Posted By Neuromancer
Probably NOR and pay more

Probably NOR and pay more
Forum: Storage May 1, 2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 634
Posted By Neuromancer
I set 256-256 or 512-512 on C: drive over the...

I set 256-256 or 512-512 on C: drive over the last 5 years and never had any issues.

Any program that NEEDS a pagefile now tends to make its own swap/scratch/temp file. Unless you have a habit of...
Forum: News Apr 30, 2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 776
Posted By Neuromancer
Still waiting on truly affordable 1 GbE to the...

Still waiting on truly affordable 1 GbE to the house.
Forum: News Apr 30, 2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,271
Posted By Neuromancer
Love the PR packaging. Thats awesome. nVidia...

Love the PR packaging.

Thats awesome. nVidia marketing guys are genius :)
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Jan 24, 2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 641
Posted By Neuromancer
You have both PCIE power plugs inserted in the...

You have both PCIE power plugs inserted in the card?

Barring power issues the only answer I can see is an incompatability with the newer PCIE2.0 card (which should not be a problem honestly).
Forum: News Nov 27, 2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,685
Posted By Neuromancer
C:\tru.dat

C:\tru.dat
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,706
Posted By Neuromancer
LOL I meant version, but thank you for the...

LOL I meant version, but thank you for the correction :)
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,706
Posted By Neuromancer
2700K and Z68. Currently 2700Ks seemed to be...

2700K and Z68.

Currently 2700Ks seemed to be a slightly better revision, allowing farther clocks on less volts.

Z68 is a great bit of architecture, I found the SRT performing very poorly....
Forum: Science & Technology Nov 27, 2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,862
Posted By Neuromancer
Never heard of this guy, but heres a news flash,...

Never heard of this guy, but heres a news flash, 3D works precisely for the reasons he says it doesn't.


Just because you are focused on one point does not mean you are oblivious to everything...
Forum: News Nov 26, 2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,252
Posted By Neuromancer
Why isn't Xbox based on PC so one game could play...

Why isn't Xbox based on PC so one game could play on either? That would be a real heads up page turner.

they make both so it should be simple enough to tune one, the other or even both to make it...
Forum: General Hardware Nov 26, 2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,979
Posted By Neuromancer
I built my own antenna as I needed a fringe range...

I built my own antenna as I needed a fringe range unit to pull in stations from Philly. (I live on the Jersey shore).


It works and works pretty well when conditions are right, but if it got...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 25, 2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,273
Posted By Neuromancer
Yeah the key is going to be where does your QPI...

Yeah the key is going to be where does your QPI fall down at. If you have a CPU that can easily pull 8Gs then 2000 MHz will not be a problem, not all will do that, ffewer still apparently go much...
Forum: General Hardware Nov 21, 2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,035
Posted By Neuromancer
USB increases CPU cycles. so you lose the benefit...

USB increases CPU cycles. so you lose the benefit of running a discrete audio card. so no offset precludes teh few ercentage you gain from tri carding.

well i never tested.. personally my 6850...
Forum: Science & Technology Nov 21, 2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,687
Posted By Neuromancer
Wow, now this as crazy as it sounds is more...

Wow, now this as crazy as it sounds is more important than windows 8 issues.
Forum: News Nov 21, 2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,639
Posted By Neuromancer
Crap should have read the whole thread

Crap should have read the whole thread
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 21, 2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 802
Posted By Neuromancer
"the warranty does not provide support video card...

"the warranty does not provide support video card upgrades. If a compatibility issue occurs, it will not covered under warranty."

Seriously, you can order the parts for her cheap nad have her ship...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Nov 21, 2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,740
Posted By Neuromancer
Yes, the gen-loses at intel left all this...

Yes, the gen-loses at intel left all this tweaking stuff to us, but limited our clocking.

Intel fails in SOOO many ways, if you bought a car based on these sepcifications you would be...
Forum: Hot Deals Nov 21, 2011, 06:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,189
Posted By Neuromancer
LOL it died already? wow I ignored it when I...

LOL it died already? wow I ignored it when I learned about it 3moths ago. Damn shame in theory in reality though, uh, when your main clients are drug lords and slave traders, yeah, probably not going...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Nov 21, 2011, 06:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,740
Posted By Neuromancer
Every chip is different, and load is different...

Every chip is different, and load is different too. And unlike previous gens, there is no magic batch number.

1.3v was what I need on my 2600K to p95 12 hour and wprime1024 at 4.5Ghz. To pass...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Nov 21, 2011, 06:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,740
Posted By Neuromancer
me too. i just sold my 2600 (nonK) as I want to...

me too. i just sold my 2600 (nonK) as I want to go back to AMD. Intel has so much power.. but not enough desktop snap. Took my 2600 on 2 old (sata2) SSDs in raid0 to match my thuban (granted...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Nov 21, 2011, 06:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,740
Posted By Neuromancer
Oh crunching, yeah thats a good OC reason. sorry...

Oh crunching, yeah thats a good OC reason. sorry lol

All depends on your chip.. should be 4.5 ish stable for that. even witha crap chip.
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Nov 21, 2011, 06:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,740
Posted By Neuromancer
you so right DOM DOM :P. No ocing required...

you so right DOM DOM :P.

No ocing required if you set BIOS to not Down clock. then again he has not said WHICH p8p67 he is running, might be a vanilla. Never had one of those. Maybe thats lamer?...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Nov 21, 2011, 05:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,060
Posted By Neuromancer
I dont know about aussie, but yeah, better ram...

I dont know about aussie, but yeah, better ram for cheaper is defintiely a go in the US.

16GB og 2133 RAM should set you back around $80, that stuff might have a low CAS, but CAS means nothing on...
Forum: News Nov 21, 2011, 05:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,893
Posted By Neuromancer
I wish there was report button for fluff pieces

The title makes it sound like Intel invented the processor 40 years ago.

Instead of Intel invented their first processor 40 years ago. BIG difference. Not one I am sure most readers will get...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Nov 20, 2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,740
Posted By Neuromancer
MEI is purely for software negotiation with...

MEI is purely for software negotiation with onboard firmware.

So tentatively, no. you don't NEED to install it. I always do though.


I have had no issues with AI suite after figuring out the...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Nov 20, 2011, 11:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,740
Posted By Neuromancer
Also note that BIOS updates may need updating MEI...

Also note that BIOS updates may need updating MEI drivers as well. :)

@20mm I would assume the p8p67 B3 he has listed under system specs :)
Forum: Audio, Video & Home Theater Nov 20, 2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,083
Posted By Neuromancer
Checkout clubonkyo.com you can buy refurbed amps...

Checkout clubonkyo.com you can buy refurbed amps directly from them for supercheap and earn points towards future upgrades, they might have a european version of the site as well. Worth looking into...
Forum: Graphics Cards Nov 20, 2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 802
Posted By Neuromancer
Large companies tend to build their towers right...

Large companies tend to build their towers right down to the wire. I seriously doubt that any GPU upgrade will be safe with the stock PSU. The PSUs they use are marked for peak wattage and do not...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Nov 20, 2011, 10:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,740
Posted By Neuromancer
a) did you install Intel Management Engine? ...

a) did you install Intel Management Engine? (Intel MEI drivers) must do this to OC in windows.

b) double check your BIOS settings. One of the ASUS bios specifically says "All cores- multiplier...
Forum: Storage Nov 20, 2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,080
Posted By Neuromancer
Nope not at all. The biggest improvement is small...

Nope not at all. The biggest improvement is small file writes, and a SATA 6Gbps hooked up to a SATA2 port will be held to the 285/275 max read write limitation, however, you will hit that much...
Forum: General Hardware Nov 17, 2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,286
Posted By Neuromancer
Just trying to help you out man.

Just trying to help you out man.
Forum: General Hardware Nov 17, 2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,286
Posted By Neuromancer
The "Internal CPU PLL voltage adjustment" is not...

The "Internal CPU PLL voltage adjustment" is not the same as what is labeled CPU PLL in voltage options in the BIOS. When Intel moved EVERYTHING on die, the cpu pll got moved too.

What is still...
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