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Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Apr 22, 2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,887
Posted By cadaveca
I think they do it so that the chip overheats...

I think they do it so that the chip overheats before it can be damaged. Extreme guys WILL NOT remove the IHS, that I have seen. This makes sure you can overclock for a long period of time, without...
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Apr 17, 2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 10,211
Posted By Killer_Rubber_Ducky
My ArmA III weather effects report has finally...

My ArmA III weather effects report has finally been reviewed and assigned!!!:rockout:
http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3481

It was quite popular too.
Forum: News Apr 7, 2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,516
Posted By Ikaruga
I think the game itself is kinda good and fun...

I think the game itself is kinda good and fun (well, I don't play such games tbh, but the kid really loved it here, and he is not that easy to please), and the rest is what ruins it (DRM, EA, etc),...
Forum: Graphics Cards Apr 1, 2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,320
Posted By qubit
Ok, it's good to know that HT isn't the culprit...

Ok, it's good to know that HT isn't the culprit here and I trust your testing.

I did see years ago on Ars or something about HT reducing performance in certain situations, though. It could have...
Forum: Games Feb 27, 2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By brandonwh64
We have a clubhouse dedicated to Arma II & III....

We have a clubhouse dedicated to Arma II & III. These were posted earlier this week there.

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168466
Forum: News Nov 12, 2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,702
Posted By theubersmurf
No, I don't think valve is charitable or working...

No, I don't think valve is charitable or working for the good of the community, but they may come up with one in order to foster development on the platform.

Though I can imagine it coming with...
Forum: News Nov 12, 2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,702
Posted By TheMailMan78
They (Valve) are just messing with Linux to avoid...

They (Valve) are just messing with Linux to avoid license fees to MS on the Steambox. Don't think for a second Valve is doing anything for the "good" of the community.
Forum: News Nov 12, 2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,702
Posted By shb-
I think very few will move to linux. Those...

I think very few will move to linux. Those endless distros have a long way of improving usability and getting closer to windows or mac os. The kernel is strong, no doubt there, but the rest is just...
Forum: Games Aug 16, 2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 938
Posted By digibucc
TechPowerUP Teamspeak Server

For any who didn't know, we have a Teamspeak server open to all TechPowerUp users (and their friends, family, etc).

http://img.techpowerup.org/120816/ts3-server.png

The server is located here:...
Forum: Reviews Jun 14, 2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 118,659
Posted By the54thvoid
Chubby chaser.

Chubby chaser.
Forum: General Hardware Jun 11, 2012, 01:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,625
Posted By Aquinus
I would put it towards a down payment on a house....

I would put it towards a down payment on a house. The sooner I'm not living in an apartment the better.
Forum: NVIDIA May 23, 2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,156
Posted By erocker
I'm not convinced this card will be called the...

I'm not convinced this card will be called the GTX685. I definitely don't put any validity in the website this rumor is from at all. It does however give me an idea to start a website for rumors as...
Forum: NVIDIA May 23, 2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,156
Posted By Red_Machine
No, the GK110 is NOT the GTX 690. That's 2xGK104...

No, the GK110 is NOT the GTX 690. That's 2xGK104 GPUs.

Currently, the only card planned with a GK110 is a Tesla GPGPU.
Forum: General Hardware Apr 28, 2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,322
Posted By manofthem
You using HDMI? I've only had this same scaling...

You using HDMI? I've only had this same scaling issue with HDMI cables, nonissue with DVI or even miniDP adapter with DVI cable
Forum: Audio, Video & Home Theater Mar 16, 2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1,156
Views: 117,307
Posted By erocker
OMG... This monitor blows my Samsung 2493HM away....

OMG... This monitor blows my Samsung 2493HM away. The stand is cheap.. that's for sure, but the picture is jaw dropping. My camera battery is charging ATM. I just tried Star Trek online and I can't...
Forum: Audio, Video & Home Theater Mar 13, 2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 1,156
Views: 117,307
Posted By EarthDog
Here is the thread over at OCN on these panels......

Here is the thread over at OCN on these panels... There is a poll up top that shows their results.

Cliffs: overwhelmingly positive.
...
Forum: Audio, Video & Home Theater Mar 13, 2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1,156
Views: 117,307
Posted By erocker
2560x1440 IPS 27" LED Monitor on the Cheap!

http://cdn.overclock.net/2/22/600x501px-LL-22081ba9_1024X768.jpeg



I was looking over on another forum and many folks have been buying these at a good price with relatively fast shipping....
Forum: AMD / ATI Jan 10, 2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,195
Posted By DrunkenMafia
I have crossfire 5870's and can't put everything...

I have crossfire 5870's and can't put everything on Ultra with BF3. I can do most settings but a couple of them are on high. I also need to turn off some of AA options to keep it around 80-100fps....
Forum: AMD / ATI Jan 10, 2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,195
Posted By theoneandonlymrk
plan C do what i did get a cheap 5850 ref to...

plan C

do what i did get a cheap 5850 ref to crossfire with it, youll not notice the 1-2fps decrease on 5870 xfire, extend the life of what you have cheaply and await 8890 like me, coincidentally...
Forum: AMD / ATI Jan 10, 2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,195
Posted By ZenZimZaliben
This is a good thread and good question. I...

This is a good thread and good question.

I am in the exact same situation except I already have 5870's xfired. However I am tired of the multi-gpu issues.

The differences I have seen on...
Forum: AMD / ATI Jan 10, 2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,195
Posted By GotNoRice
Don't be afraid of Crossfire using older cards. ...

Don't be afraid of Crossfire using older cards.

The cards I still run are even older than the 5870, I'm currently running 2x 4870x2. BF3 runs fantastic and there are many cases where my ancient...
Forum: AMD / ATI Jan 10, 2012, 02:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,195
Posted By mastrdrver
If he is open to the 7970 price, why would I tell...

If he is open to the 7970 price, why would I tell him to go with a inferior setup?

Or he could wait another month to see what the 7950 results are. Should come in at the ~$400 price range.
Forum: AMD / ATI Jan 10, 2012, 01:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,195
Posted By MatTheCat
As you will know, you are not so far away from...

As you will know, you are not so far away from being able to max BF3 with your present card (if you have a good OC) on it that is. With my 5850 OC'd, I can run BF3 with everything on Ultra apart from...
Forum: Games Dec 16, 2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,736
Posted By erocker
1. Skyrim 2. Battlefield 3 3. I haven't...

1. Skyrim

2. Battlefield 3

3. I haven't played anything else since those two were released.
Forum: Audio, Video & Home Theater Dec 5, 2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,314
Posted By BumbleBee
you're welcome. you should try this mic. ...

you're welcome.

you should try this mic.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mini-clip-on-microphone-7080

some audiophiles told me it's better than the Zalman.
Forum: Linux / BSD / Mac OS X Nov 21, 2011, 10:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,824
Posted By Mussels
i have an iphone 4, and actually think its a...

i have an iphone 4, and actually think its a fantastic phone.


sure its got flaws, but 99% of them are caused by itunes, and not the phone itself.
Forum: AMD / ATI Oct 27, 2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,123
Posted By Damn_Smooth
You can crossfire it with any brand of 5870, but...

You can crossfire it with any brand of 5870, but not the 6000 series.
Forum: AMD / ATI Oct 27, 2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,123
Posted By erocker
Try to get the same kind. If it's a reference...

Try to get the same kind. If it's a reference model, brand shouldn't matter as long as it's another reference model.
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Sep 13, 2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17,867
Views: 800,217
Posted By 1Kurgan1
Probably just stress testing to be honest. Beta...

Probably just stress testing to be honest. Beta testing isn't the same as it was in the past. In the past if you were a PC gamer you were hardcore, you dealt with bugs, you crushed them yourself. Now...
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Sep 9, 2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 17,867
Views: 800,217
Posted By 1Kurgan1
Got to disagree with you. It's called Recon for a...

Got to disagree with you. It's called Recon for a reason, not Sniper. They have spotting abilities for a reason, especially in BF3 where you have to manually plant it, what good is it going to do in...
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Aug 21, 2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 273,772
Posted By BumbleBee
Logitech uses a Cirrus Logic CS42526-CQZ ...

Logitech uses a Cirrus Logic CS42526-CQZ

http://html.alldatasheet.com/html-pdf/199001/CIRRUS/CS42526-CQZ/220/1/CS42526-CQZ.html

Asus uses a Burr-Brown PCM1792a
...
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Aug 21, 2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 273,772
Posted By Mussels
digital SPDIF = 2.0 only, unless its compressed....

digital SPDIF = 2.0 only, unless its compressed. you need either dolby digital or DTS encoding on your soundcard enabled (and not all support it) to get 5.1 over SPDIF (as far as gaming is concerned,...
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Aug 21, 2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 273,772
Posted By BumbleBee
his sound card has a Burr-Brown 1792 DAC. I don't...

his sound card has a Burr-Brown 1792 DAC. I don't know what Logitech uses but it's probably not as good.
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Aug 21, 2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 273,772
Posted By Mussels
^ and without encoding, optical = stereo.

^ and without encoding, optical = stereo.
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Aug 20, 2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 273,772
Posted By DanishDevil
Just remember that using Optical with the Z-5500s...

Just remember that using Optical with the Z-5500s will pass all encoding jobs to the speaker pod itself, essentially bypassing your sound card. You can sometimes use Dolby Digital Live to allow your...
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Aug 20, 2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 273,772
Posted By BumbleBee
no. Edifier S550...

no.

Edifier S550 (http://www.edifier.ca/english/speakers/s550/s550.htm) is a good alternative...

gCh6aFYSDSU
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Aug 20, 2011, 02:34 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 273,772
Posted By BumbleBee
check eBay. ...

check eBay.

http://soundnews.ro/2011/05/29/logitech-z906-review-english-version/
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Aug 1, 2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 17,867
Views: 800,217
Posted By GullyFoyle
Some obvious ones here, but maybe you didn't have...

Some obvious ones here, but maybe you didn't have a chance to test all of these things in the Alpha:

Battlefield 3 - Mythbusters Ep 1 (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3ff_UORhuc)
Battlefield...
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Jul 30, 2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 17,867
Views: 800,217
Posted By 1Kurgan1
Have to wait, all luck of the drawn once again...

Have to wait, all luck of the drawn once again for beta (unless your have MoH).
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum Jul 25, 2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 17,867
Views: 800,217
Posted By TheMailMan78
Not me. I keep both by my bed.

Not me. I keep both by my bed.
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