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01-27-2015, 05:55 PM
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#3851 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Originally Posted by knight604  Intel/Samsung. | Some 840 EVOs still vulnerable to read speed slowdowns - The Tech Report - Page 1
you're best bet is Intel
plextor/corsair/kingston/sandisk are pretty good too
Samsung 840 evo and crucial m4 had great performance but after a year + the story changes. Quote:
Originally Posted by Razor Ramon HG 5 years? A gaming PC that will stay relevant for that long will cost you an arm and a leg. 3 years is more realistic, and even then you'd have to spend quite a bit.
Back in 2011, $800 would've netted you a video card such as the GTX 590. Nowadays, a R9 280X for around $200 matches it without all the extra noise and heat. | i disagree...look at how much video card tech has slowed down recently. The 7970 (slightly lower clocked 280x) from 2011 can still hold its own and will easily last another two years at 1080p with its 3GB frame buffer. If you aren't looking to upgrade your monitor in the foreseeable future you can easily buy at the beginning of a new architecture/die shrink (albeit at a premium, 7970 launched at $550) and have it last 5 years by just dialing back from ultra to high in a handful of games.
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01-28-2015, 03:16 PM
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#3853 | | ESKETIT
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero | reading that made me feel better knowing I returned my 840 evo for the intel lol   | 
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01-28-2015, 03:58 PM
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#3854 | | :inoutugh:
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Originally Posted by tarobbt | details on refund/exchange/compensation?
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01-28-2015, 06:48 PM
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#3855 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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Picked up a GTX980 reference ZOTAC for $399, but getting buyer's remorse. I might let it go if the order goes through. PM me if you're interested. Selling at cost.
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01-28-2015, 07:48 PM
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#3856 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
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01-29-2015, 11:01 PM
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#3857 | | Media Officer / MOD
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um... still the same pricing as before for the 970
anyone looked into Mushkin brand? huge GB/$ value on their ssd, and they have 500 read/write speeds
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01-30-2015, 08:39 AM
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#3858 | | :inoutugh:
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Originally Posted by tarobbt | Havent had any issues with my card yet, and I just returned a 290x for the 970 and the amd one had way more issues for me. i'll just wait for the update rather than returning since id want to stay with nvidia and id either have to go up or down in model. thanks for the info though.
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01-30-2015, 04:00 PM
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#3859 | | I STILL don't get it
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Gone! Maybe ill have some more stuff in the future when I do some more cleaning 
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02-03-2015, 01:00 PM
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#3860 | | I keep RS good
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero although the videos that i watch are 99% 24fps | smoothvideo
check it out.
makes a hugeeee diff. best new application i've utilized lately.
they have a plugin so it works for youtube too.
nothin for netflix and stuff like that though unfortunately.
basically the program duplicates frames and runs it at maximum hz your display can support.
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02-06-2015, 04:55 PM
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#3861 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Need some advice for upgrading. I am looking to upgrade to a 1440p monitor. Do you think I would be able to play dota 2 at full res with my current set up?
For upgrade route what do you guys think is better:
PSU> Mobo > SLI the current GPU
PSU> GPU 3+gbram to single card the 1440p
ASUS H97-PLUS ATX DDR3 Motherboard
MSI GeForce GTX 760 OC Twin Frozr IV 1085/1150MHZ 2GB GDDR5
Corsair CX Series CX500M 500W ATX 12V 80 Plus Bronze Modular Power Supply
Running on an haswell i7, forgot the xxxxK
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02-06-2015, 07:12 PM
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#3862 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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triple monitor is setup  | |
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02-06-2015, 08:39 PM
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#3863 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Originally Posted by z3german Need some advice for upgrading. I am looking to upgrade to a 1440p monitor. Do you think I would be able to play dota 2 at full res with my current set up?
For upgrade route what do you guys think is better:
PSU> Mobo > SLI the current GPU
PSU> GPU 3+gbram to single card the 1440p
ASUS H97-PLUS ATX DDR3 Motherboard
MSI GeForce GTX 760 OC Twin Frozr IV 1085/1150MHZ 2GB GDDR5
Corsair CX Series CX500M 500W ATX 12V 80 Plus Bronze Modular Power Supply
Running on an haswell i7, forgot the xxxxK | Man if i could dual monitor 1440p that would be EPIC
So i went ahead and bought GW2765 and its pretty damn good with my current set up.
Just tried a bot game in Dota and seem to be getting 60+ FPS so pretty happy with that.
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02-06-2015, 09:02 PM
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#3864 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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I just finished building my computer and was able to get it to post and get to BIOS screen. At the time I did not buy windows yet so I left it the way it was. Fast forward to this morning, I try to start it up, everything powers on, led fans etc but no display on the screen. Tried both VGA and HDMI and still no display. Any idea what could be loose?
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02-06-2015, 09:49 PM
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#3865 | | It's like going crazy when you're already nuts
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^ Probably your video card? Try using the integrated gpu if you have one
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02-06-2015, 09:57 PM
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#3866 | | :inoutugh:
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Similar thing happened to me, ended up unplugging gfx card, loading windows on integrated, downloading gfx card drivers and installing card.
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02-07-2015, 12:55 PM
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#3867 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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ordered an expensive gaming mouse
Zowie FK2 !!! Finally upgrading my microsoft intel 1.1 default mice for counter strike after 10+ years!!!! Could only find the zowie for under $100 at amazon.com  will give review when its here!
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Hey guys,
Can someone tell good or unusual dating spots? Or what was your the most unusual date? THanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp my bedroom =D | Quote:
Originally Posted by dhillon09 that's a great secret date spot,
i bet no girl in vancouver has seen it. | | |
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02-08-2015, 11:07 AM
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#3868 | | Say! Say! Say!
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Been using a Mionix SK. It feels great.
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Originally Posted by 89blkcivic Did I tell you guys black is my favourite colour? My Ridgeline is black. My Honda Fit is black. Wish my dick was black........ LOL. | | |
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02-09-2015, 07:52 PM
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#3869 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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^^ Don't really get the hype over the zowie mouses. Care to explain your choice?
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02-09-2015, 09:48 PM
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#3870 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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Got a new comp ... did a full install with old win7 pro upgrade key. I'm not sure if the "upgrade key" provides a proper full install or not. Just out of curiosity.. Does windows 8 ever go on sale?
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02-09-2015, 11:08 PM
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#3871 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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worth mentioning that windows 10 is free for win 7/8 users
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02-10-2015, 12:11 AM
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#3872 | | Trollollolloing RS sine 2005
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero worth mentioning that windows 10 is free for win 7/8 users | it's "free" for the first year only tho isnt it?
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane I had some girl come into the busser station the other day trying to make out with every staff member and then pull down her pants and asked for someone to stick a dick in her (at least she shaved). | Quote:
Originally Posted by 1exotic Vtec doesn't kick in on Reverse. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Ulic Qel-Droma its like.. oh yeah oh yeah.. ohhhh yeah... OOoooOohh... why's it suddenly feel a bit better... ohhhh yeahh... ohhh...oh..fuck... it probably ripped. | | |
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02-10-2015, 12:38 AM
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#3873 | | Say! Say! Say!
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Free if you register in the first year. Windows 10 is not subscription based.
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02-10-2015, 08:26 AM
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#3874 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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When is 10 being released? I hope it's nothing like 8.
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Originally Posted by maksimizer half those dudes are hotter than ,my GF. | Quote:
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02-10-2015, 09:17 AM
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#3875 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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It will be free. But it won't be out until the end of the year... I'm not sure how I feel about running a buggy preview until then.
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