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Forum: Chit Chat 10-19-2010, 05:22 PM
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I've had a couple issues with the NVidia drivers for my 295's. There was a driver a while back (the 195's? I can't remember the name) -- a WHQL-- that caused some pretty serious damage to people's...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-19-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Almost forgot about the driver issues -- I generally find that both ATI and NVidia suck at writing new drivers, lol.
Forum: Chit Chat 10-19-2010, 12:56 PM
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

like i said i wasn't sure which card was dual GPU (I just assumed the 485 -- but it might be labeled a 490 or 495).

The GTX 295 is what I currently own -- it's a dual-GPU card that's about the...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-19-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

a more valid comparison will be the 5970 vs the 485 (or whatever the dual gpu card is here)
Forum: Chit Chat 10-19-2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Yes, it was before the new job, but I spent my undergrad years working (in addition to classes) for all four years plus each summer, so I had a bit left over. I've been self-sufficient since an...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-17-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

you do not need a six core processor lmfao
Forum: Chit Chat 10-15-2010, 11:26 AM
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Just go for an i5 or i7
Forum: Chit Chat 10-15-2010, 08:08 AM
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Back in college, the people I knew who had gaming laptops pretty much only played them in their rooms anyway. They just liked having one computer for gaming AND for portability when it came to doing...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-14-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

That's only an upside side-effect. I got the uber machine because I get great pleasure from being able to throw every game out there at my computer and have it get completely beasted at uber-max...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-14-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

How on earth is it laziness? It doesn't require that much more effort to buy a "middling" computer.

As long as your processor hits 3.0-3.5 Ghz, you'll be fine for a while. I notice no real...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-14-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Fast Fingered Fiend:

You don't need 12 GB. You can probably get away with 6 -- 8 tops.
I've had no problems with my 1 TB drive but odds are you can get away with a few 500's just for risk...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-14-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I'm personally holding off until my current system is unable to run games I want at max settings with smooth performance.
Forum: Chit Chat 10-14-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

if i had hal9000 in my droid i would **** bricks
PS: I've owned a Nexus One for a while and it's served me pretty well
Forum: Chit Chat 10-14-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

yeah ok sport good luck with that

considering everything I put in my machine @ $2000 or so (including monitor, great sound system, etc), it was very reasonably priced. it's by no means "spending...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-14-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

scientific is gazeebo. gazeebo is mass. scientific is therefore mass. all are equal wastes of space.

Also, it really depends on what you're building for, Giggles. You can always save money by...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-14-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Dude there's no point in comparing a 295 to a 5970 lmfao. I don't even have to watch this video to know that the 5970 is going to beast it by at least 10 FPS on average. 295 still holds its own,...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-14-2010, 10:20 AM
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Yes I refer to the Sapphire, sorry.

The 480 is currently the world's fastest single-GPU, but the 5970 is a dual-gpu single-slot card (like the GTX 295) and ultimately edges out. I want to see how...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-14-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I hear ATI is actually beating out NVidia this time around

The 5970 apparently rapes the face off of the GTX 480.

Unfortunately I can't just take out my 295 and replace it -- I think, even with...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-14-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

It'll even destroy DX11 games. The GTX 295 still does just fine with DX11 -- it just doesn't support the super-spiffy DX11-card-specific features like the hardware tessellation.

But yeah DX11...
Forum: Chit Chat 10-14-2010, 09:23 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

My computer, even today, still beasts everything on the market. I had since added a second GTX 295 to kick Quad SLI into effect. Obviously you can get this stuff cheaper today.

It'll beast...
Forum: Chit Chat 09-8-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Thing is, I like the fact that this computer is overkill. It was well worth the price premium.
Forum: Chit Chat 09-7-2009, 04:29 AM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

This computer was only $2200. Well worth it.
Forum: Chit Chat 09-5-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

It's probably the only reason I am stable at 4.2 Ghz on air right now... that thing is a heatsucker
Forum: Chit Chat 09-5-2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I am now trying to overclock my GTX 295 video card... mwauawuahahahahah
Forum: Chit Chat 09-5-2009, 06:05 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I've learned SO much about hardware and chip architecture and overclocking in the past few weeks... this **** is insane. I managed to get a killer overclock with the following settings (took hours...
Forum: Chit Chat 08-30-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Yeah, putting it together was actually a lot of fun -- much better than having it premade. Figured it was something I needed to learn sometime.
Forum: Chit Chat 08-30-2009, 02:11 PM
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

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Forum: Chit Chat 08-30-2009, 12:42 PM
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

It's not blurry at all -- at 1920x1080 it looks amazing
Forum: Chit Chat 08-30-2009, 11:45 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

These pics were kinda taken as I went along, so there were all sorts of changes made here and there (mainly because I had no idea what I was doing, as I am a hardware newbie).

The 24-inch ASUS...
Forum: Chit Chat 08-22-2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I just pulled the trigger and bought all the following:


Qty / Items / Price


1
LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model GH22LS30 LightScribe Support - OEM
$25.99
Forum: Chit Chat 08-19-2009, 12:58 AM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I said **** it -- went for the 24 inch.
Forum: Chit Chat 08-19-2009, 12:11 AM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

A few weeks. I'm still debating whether or not I should get a 22 or 24 inch monitor, given that I am using a 295 Geforce video card.
Forum: Chit Chat 08-19-2009, 12:04 AM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Final specs:

Mega Special IV
# CAS: New!! NZXT Beta Gaming Mid-Tower Case with See-Thru Window
# CASUPGRADE: NONE
# CS_FAN: Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+9]
#...
Forum: Chit Chat 08-18-2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

22 or 24 inch monitor?
Forum: Chit Chat 07-11-2009, 07:21 PM
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

So I finally ordered the computer after countless hours of toiling, balancing, forum-browsing, and review-whoring:

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4776/newcomp.png

I decided to choose the i7...
Forum: Chit Chat 07-11-2009, 01:03 AM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

It's called: (3-Way SLI Support) EVGA X58 3X SLI Intel X58 Chipset SLI/CrossFireX Mainboard Triple-Channel DDR3/1600 SATA RAID w/ eSATA, Dual GbLAN, USB2.0, Dual IEEE1394&7.1Audio

versus the
...
Forum: Chit Chat 07-11-2009, 12:43 AM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I don't plan on SLI'ing cards, really. I figure I can just get a single, better card later down the line. Would you recommend the EVGA mobo instead?

The mobo and the case are giving me...
Forum: Chit Chat 07-11-2009, 12:13 AM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

These are the case listings. Are any of them familiar?

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/120/cases.png
Forum: Chit Chat 07-11-2009, 12:01 AM
Replies: 294
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Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I am not sure what you mean by copper pipes unless you looked at the older setup -- the new one is at the bottom of that thread/in the above post
Forum: Chit Chat 07-10-2009, 11:58 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Hmm, what would be a better case in your opinion?


* CAS: New! CoolerMaster Elite 310 Mid-Tower Case with See-Thur Side Panel
* CASUPGRADE: 12in COLD CATHODE NEON LIGHT [+10] (BLUE...
Forum: Chit Chat 07-10-2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Well she may get one after all. I have to build a new one straight from Cyberpower because the Newegg one went out of stock.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5076

Latest...
Forum: Chit Chat 07-10-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Well it looks like the new computer's a no go. Apparently my mom hasn't changed when it's come to gifts/money. She backed out and no longer wants to get me a graduation gift. fml
Forum: Chit Chat 07-10-2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

http://sellout.woot.com/Default.aspx?WootSaleId=9256&ts=1247252060&sig=cb8e91a214afaacf

UNGHHH I want so badly.

I'll wait on the megascreen though.
Forum: Chit Chat 07-10-2009, 12:53 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Again, it'll last a long time. At some point we'll need more.
Forum: Chit Chat 07-10-2009, 12:44 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

In large part, it's mainly because life is busy, and I simply don't have the time to go out computer-part shopping in regular intervals. I just want to get something uber that'll last for a while,...
Forum: Chit Chat 07-9-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I like the idea of my computer churning through whatever I throw at it for the next few years.
Forum: Chit Chat 07-9-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I definitely want the 295 video card. I definitely want the 12 GB RAM. Definitely want at least 2 TB HDD space. Definitely want the i7 950 or whatever it's called.
Forum: Chit Chat 07-9-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

My computer hasn't yet been purchased... I'm still contemplating if I should change things around.
Forum: Chit Chat 07-9-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

pretty much looks the same as mine although the two video cards are prob overkill -- i researched the singular model and it's going to chew **** out hardcore for a few years to come. By then it'll...
Forum: Chit Chat 07-9-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 15,577
Posted By MrRubix
Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

All I remember is that everything was green -- the graphics, the text, etc.
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