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Forum: NVIDIA Aug 6, 2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By georgectr
I made the same jump from 9800 gt to gtx560. Mine...

I made the same jump from 9800 gt to gtx560. Mine is not gtx560Ti though. I dont know if it requires much more power. You can look at my specs from the menu.
Yours is Intel core 2 quad q8400 - mine...
Forum: Games May 11, 2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,830
Posted By georgectr
and pretty sweet area of effect damage helps a...

and pretty sweet area of effect damage helps a lot. My first alt will be a monk probably.
Forum: NVIDIA Apr 30, 2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,015
Posted By georgectr
I tried with 3dmark11 and got a better score with...

I tried with 3dmark11 and got a better score with it. I dont have any problems running skyrim with max settings. Just like you both said I have an old cpu. That's probably the problem.
Forum: NVIDIA Apr 10, 2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,015
Posted By georgectr
zotac 560gtx 3dmark06 score

Some might know that I had a problem with my card over the weekend: 9800gt dying (http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163542)

I bought a new one zotac 560 gtx, my psu handled it...
Forum: NVIDIA Apr 8, 2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,399
Posted By georgectr
I googled to learn what that meant. I gave it to...

I googled to learn what that meant. I gave it to some guy to repair it. Helooked like he knew what he was doing so I don't really know if he was careful enough to do that but I'm guessing it is an...
Forum: NVIDIA Apr 8, 2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,399
Posted By georgectr
Here is the photo for the new capacitors, the one...

Here is the photo for the new capacitors, the one that blew up is the bottom one.
http://tinypic.com/r/2l0pwn/5

I bought a zotac gtx560 for 200$, it will probably arrive on wednesday. I'll try it...
Forum: NVIDIA Apr 7, 2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,399
Posted By georgectr
it's dead now

I went and paid around 12$ and replaced 3 capacitors. When I got back home one them blew up. Smoke covered the computered and luckily nothing else got damaged. Now the computer does not boot up with...
Forum: NVIDIA Apr 3, 2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,399
Posted By georgectr
hd 7770 seem a bit too pricey for me, HD7750 is...

hd 7770 seem a bit too pricey for me, HD7750 is OK, It just opened up a possiblity
Forum: NVIDIA Apr 3, 2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,399
Posted By georgectr
I havent considered ATI cards, I'm happy with...

I havent considered ATI cards, I'm happy with NVIDIA. But I'll look into the cards you mentioned, if my PS can handle those I'll check them.

I don't know anyone who can handle leaking caps, but...
Forum: NVIDIA Apr 3, 2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,399
Posted By georgectr
nvidia 9800gt dying

Hey everyone,
It's been more than 3 years with my lovely graphics card, but I think it's come to an end. Here are 2 huge photos of it. There are some cracks in all of the transistors (I think)....
Forum: Games Nov 15, 2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5,848
Views: 490,955
Posted By georgectr
After reading RPS...

After reading RPS (www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/11/10/skyrim-review-pc) I just wanted to make my own armor. You can also make light leather armors which are of no use to mages. Maybe they will add...
Forum: Games Nov 15, 2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5,848
Views: 490,955
Posted By georgectr
Is there a way to make mage armor sets? I'm just...

Is there a way to make mage armor sets? I'm just buying/wearing whatever comes along. Leatherworking and BS is not the way. I don't think there is anything else. I'm new in this game couldn't play...
Forum: Games Nov 14, 2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5,848
Views: 490,955
Posted By georgectr
I don't know if anyone answered and I'm not even...

I don't know if anyone answered and I'm not even sure we are talking about the same rings but here you go.
there are figures of a snake, hawk and a dolphin on the walls. Turn around and you will see...
Forum: Games Nov 5, 2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By georgectr
Charge and buildup looks a lot like assassin, I...

Charge and buildup looks a lot like assassin, I hope that class can make shitload of dmg with powerups.
Forum: Games Nov 4, 2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By georgectr
Are you sure the other 2 games will have what...

Are you sure the other 2 games will have what DIII doesn't?
I liked grimdawn yet the lightning storms in the game bothered me a bit much. Too much flashing.
Forum: Games Sep 27, 2011, 01:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,700
Posted By georgectr
I dreamed what I'd do if I got a beta invite and...

I dreamed what I'd do if I got a beta invite and I smiled in the middle of a meeting. Lucky me noone is looking at me right now.
Forum: General Software Jul 6, 2011, 06:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By georgectr
After some more reading yesterday, I figured I...

After some more reading yesterday, I figured I could maybe use tor for browsing the web. I used it at home without any problems however now I'm at work and I get the following log. I think the...
Forum: General Software Jul 5, 2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By georgectr
I probably cant use VPN but I'll give it a shot...

I probably cant use VPN but I'll give it a shot anyway, I'll update it if I can find a solution
Forum: General Software Jul 5, 2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By georgectr
Proxy chaining or new method

Hey everyone,

I'm at work and want to browse outside of what websense allows. I have been looking for a way to achieve this with some setups but none of them are good enough.

We have websense...
Forum: Games Jun 10, 2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,597
Posted By georgectr
Out of all 3 games it seems like the 2nd one is...

Out of all 3 games it seems like the 2nd one is the one to play. I guess I'll be playing the second one a bit today.
Forum: Games May 30, 2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,319
Posted By georgectr
I think DLC or an expansion are pretty similar. ...

I think DLC or an expansion are pretty similar.
Time to develop an addition to the game might be the key. An expansion might take more than 1 year. DLC typically takes another 3-4 months maybe....
Forum: General Hardware Apr 26, 2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,254
Posted By georgectr
Well said. The main advantage for getting led...

Well said. The main advantage for getting led instead of lcd is less power consumption. I believe the other issues are said for marketing purposes. Their effects are so minimal they can hardly be...
Forum: General Hardware Apr 26, 2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,004
Posted By georgectr
I hope you have thrown the idea of plasma away...

I hope you have thrown the idea of plasma away for playing games. There can be burn ins in plasmas this is the only reason I did not buy a plasma tv. The likelihood of a burn - in happening in TVs...
Forum: Games Mar 9, 2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,658
Posted By georgectr
I was looking for a game to play and you sir...

I was looking for a game to play and you sir helped me find one. Witcher seems to be the one as I couldn't finish the rest of those games. Dragon age took too damn long and I got tired of having to...
Forum: Games Feb 8, 2011, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,733
Posted By georgectr
Hardest part of learning for me was finding...

Hardest part of learning for me was finding relevant information about skills, classes, etc. I suggest start with wowhead.com to search for basic tips on spells, talents, items and quests.

PvP is...
Forum: Games Feb 8, 2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,733
Posted By georgectr
I've been playing the game since TBC but I played...

I've been playing the game since TBC but I played on my friends accounts before that. The best part for me is the leveling process and pvp'ing when i feel like it. I suggest you to take your time...
Forum: General Hardware May 19, 2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 743
Posted By georgectr
Thanks AKlass, apparently line volume was not...

Thanks AKlass, apparently line volume was not muted. Checked mute all and my problem is solved
Forum: General Hardware May 18, 2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 743
Posted By georgectr
I'm not recording anything, so I dont really...

I'm not recording anything, so I dont really understand what you mean. I've checked the control panel and disabled and enabled some of the stuff. No luck in there.
Forum: General Hardware May 18, 2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 743
Posted By georgectr
Headphone connected to microphone

I've been using skype for a long time now. Recently I have some trouble with the audio giving input to the microphone directly.

I'm using a headset so my friends on skype shouldn't hear the sound...
Forum: Games Apr 20, 2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,293
Posted By georgectr
I had the game and it was not anywhere near 30...

I had the game and it was not anywhere near 30 GB, it's probably some useless junk from the porting. You can finish the game with just a couple of controls, right click ->lift something and throw it...
Forum: Games Apr 13, 2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,669
Posted By georgectr
You should give Heroes of Newerth a shot then....

You should give Heroes of Newerth a shot then. I've been playing it for 3 days now. Mostly same heroes but with better graphics and u can connect after a disconnection. There is also a rating system....
Forum: Graphics Cards Apr 8, 2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By georgectr
Thanks for the fast replies, it has been very...

Thanks for the fast replies, it has been very helpful.
and also Hi everyone:)
Forum: Graphics Cards Apr 8, 2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By georgectr
Helping a friend choose best type of graphics card combination

My friend bought a new system yesterday to play Bad company 2.
His system specifications are :
Graphics card: Palit GTS250
Motherboard: Intel P55 Us3L
ram: 4gb gddr3 (Patriot)
cpu: i5 - 750...
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