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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: Yamakasi Catleap 2560X1440 |
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Posted: 10 Jun 2012, 22:46
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| I got one of the regular (single DVI input) ones for under $400 off eBay with a eBay Square Trade 3 years warranty a few weeks ago. Arrived in less than a week. don't care about dead pixel with such a dense display but was glad that there was no stuck bright pixel (would be much more distracting). N... |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: External DVD Drive |
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Posted: 22 Oct 2010, 21:24
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Replies: 8
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| I was getting long freezes with HD activity and the DVD light blinking. Rebooted and the DVD failed to be reconized. Tried to scandisk but got quick BSOD and shutdown. BIOS showed DVD drive vender as some garbage entry and then the drive failed to reconize in XP. Reboot, scandisked, drive vendor no... |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: Video card add on or replacement |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2010, 18:37
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Replies: 11
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| Didn't notice that. but wonder if eyfinity will support tri-screen and one extra mon. That would be interesting. |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: Video card add on or replacement |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 18:17
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Replies: 11
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| Unfortunately. although there are 4 ports on most ATI cards. only 3 can be used at the same time. The HDMI port will not work while other ports are active since it has HDCP for content protection. Your best bet without going to a 2nd card would be to use one of the USB monitor like a Mimo for the in... |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: NVIDIA Card Suggestions |
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Posted: 12 Oct 2010, 23:35
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Replies: 16
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| I have a GTS 250 (512MB). Circumstances beyond my control made it a faulty GTS 250 with a limited lifespan. So I think it would be wise to keep an eye out for potential replacements. Power usage is critical here. Besides getting another GTS 250 (512MB) are there any other NVIDIA cards that have low... |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: DVI-D or HDMI ??? |
| Wiz33 |
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Posted: 20 Sep 2010, 22:04
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Replies: 2
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Is one better to use than the other?
found --> http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/122868.html
No, only time you need HDMI is if you are using your PC as a HTPC and or you are doing Blu-ray playback. |
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Forum: General Gaming Discussions Topic: starcraft 2 |
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Posted: 04 Aug 2010, 18:27
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Replies: 58
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| Okay, so I was able to play Starcraft 2 just yesterday at a friends house. I stayed there pretty much until I beat the game. So I have a few comments. Let me mention that I played the original StarCraft a lot! I replayed the campaign missions regularly and loved playing via LAN with my friends. I r... |
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Forum: General Gaming Discussions Topic: starcraft 2 |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2010, 18:30
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Replies: 58
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| The campaign isnt very long then? There are 29 mission in the single player mode. you'll only do 26 of them in a run through (decision tree), Save your game before making the hard decision and then you can try the other 3 later for different outcome. There are also some hidden/optional objectives t... |
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Forum: General Gaming Discussions Topic: starcraft 2 |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2010, 03:14
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Replies: 58
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| [quote]But that's probably why you will never see that feature in SC2. Being such a competitive game that it is (at least internationally). Any feature that would give a player that much more situation awareness will not be included. Guess they might come up with a way to enable it for single playe... |
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Forum: General Gaming Discussions Topic: starcraft 2 |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2010, 01:39
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Replies: 58
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| Eye candy? There is no change at all to textures, models, effects, or anything typically associated with that term. The increased FOV is a functional difference and makes only one significant change: allowing more time to be spent controlling units and core gameplay mechanics by greatly reducing th... |
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Forum: General Gaming Discussions Topic: starcraft 2 |
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Posted: 29 Jul 2010, 21:26
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Replies: 58
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| [quote]I hate to say it but not buying a excellent game because it does not support some niche product (eyefinity and triplehead are definitely niche) is so stupid. You must be willing to admit that "excellent game" is a subjective descriptor. About multi-monitor support in particular, I would much... |
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Forum: General Gaming Discussions Topic: starcraft 2 |
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Posted: 29 Jul 2010, 20:09
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Replies: 58
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| I hate to say it but not buying a excellent game because it does not support some niche product (eyefinity and triplehead are definitely niche) is so stupid. As for reviews not saying much. How's this from NZGamer: Bang for buck? Check. Killer gameplay? Check. Loads of options? Check. Story, sound, ... |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: 3D Capable PC monitors? PS3 getting 3D tomorrow. |
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Posted: 10 Jun 2010, 01:36
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| Is there any out yet other than the Samsung 22"? I'm planning on getting a larger 3D HDTV in a few months but I do use my PS3 both on my PC mon and the big HDTV I would like to be able to do 3D on both so something in the 27" range would be good. |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: Looking for a flat panel TV for PC games and movies, Plasma |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2010, 21:57
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Replies: 6
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As for fitting a 24f movie into a 60hz TV, it's kinda complicated, read this:
http://www.dvdfile.com/tech/articles/36181-what-the-heck-is-32-pulldown |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: LF Good Soundbar |
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Posted: 30 May 2010, 20:03
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Replies: 4
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| For stereo sound. I use the Logitech Audiohub is you don't mind running through USB http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000101-AudioHub-Notebook-Speakers/dp/B000UY1MB2/ref=pd_sim_e_1 If you prefer minijack then look at this: http://www.amazon.com/Altec-Lansing-FX3020-SoundBar-Speakers/dp/B000V74FMQ I... |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: LF Good Soundbar |
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Posted: 29 May 2010, 21:09
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Replies: 4
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| Ar you looking for just a simple stereo ones or the more fancy 5.1/6.1 ones? |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: Looking for a flat panel TV for PC games and movies, Plasma |
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Posted: 28 May 2010, 05:09
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Replies: 6
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| 5 Feet for a 46" 1080P set is totally workable as you can see in these chart. If fact you won't want to be much more than 6 feet away for optimal viewing 1080P contents. http://hdguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/hdtv_distance_chart.pdf http://hd.engadget.com/2006/12/09/1080p-charted-viewing-dista... |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: I'm confused. I need your help picknig new monitors. |
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Posted: 13 May 2010, 23:06
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Replies: 6
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| Fresh off the press: Dell's new 21.5-inch U2211H and 23-inch U2311H UltraSharp screens go for $280 and $300, respectively, and they've got that viewing angle-friendly, color accurate IPS tech all the kids are rocking these days. DisplayPort, DVI, 1,000:1 contrast ratio Link: http://www.engadget.com/... |
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Forum: General Gaming Discussions Topic: Official Tentative 2010 Release Big Name PC Game Checklist |
| Wiz33 |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2010, 20:55
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Replies: 65
Views: 13749
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For me:
ME2 (got it)
Damn of war 2 Chaos rising
Command and Conquer 4
DAO Awakening
Starcraft 2
That's about it. Well, then I will have FF XIII and GT5 for PS3. |
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Forum: General Gaming Discussions Topic: Anyone In or waiting for STO Closed Beta |
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Posted: 11 Feb 2010, 19:56
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Replies: 50
Views: 12308
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| I kind of wish I hadn't bought this. I haven't played it at all in over a week because of excellent singleplayer games I prefer and there seems to be no lack of awesome singleplayer games coming out soon. Meanwhile I am using up my free 30 days and rapidly approaching a "monthly fee for a game I ne... |
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