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There are a few areas to focus for stability. I used HardOCP years ago to build my gaming rig (see signature), and have been rock solid stable due to the generosity of the members here. Here is what I see: 1. Processor Speed - the processor you have is exactly the same as mine and my wife's...

AMD strong since the 9800Pro

If you're bored, you may be able to find one of my posts a couple years back regarding my hardware failures. Long story short, I had a machine that would not power up. I RMA'd the PSU and the system powered but failed on CPU. I talked with ASUS online support who, I felt, was really quick...

This would be the key to my Tri-Fire config!

This. Dark Age of Camelot was the same way. I never played EQ, so I dont know if it was exactly the same, but DAOC had what we called High and Low colors. Yellow was even level mob, but you had to ask yourself, is it a High Yellow, or Low Yellow? Since levels weren't on the mobs, you had to...

If you could somehow angle the bottom screen to 45 degrees or better (a kickstand or mount of somesort), plus use the top screen - add a USB KB/M and you'd have a nice little mobile workstation. I saw a post today about the Acer Transfromer device that has a physical keyboard dock. I think...

That's really the one I was referencing, but I didnt want to cut short any options that I didnt see. I agree that a Sandy Bridge processor would be very effective. The SB desktop I built for my father was actually able to game with RIFT. Now, RIFT has a check box for low end GPU...

I was reading the reviews on these, and I'm definately intrigued by the design and functionality. What I was wondering was related to the 5400RPM drive these run. One of the complaints that the reviewers show are slow startup on apps. On a device sporting a Corei5, with 4GB RAM on a Win7 x64 OS...

Unfortunately I dont have any spare hex core machines. All of my ESXi (Free) installs are on processors that do not have HT built in. However, an ESXi install is a full feature install. The only thing that limits it, is the license key you put into it. If you change the key at a later time...

Ahh..so according to the link, you can see plain as day what the differences are. My H70's are great. However, they are quite a chore to install. Not that its rocket science, but I had to install, and back out, and install, until I had a good understanding the mounting process. The...

So its your belief vs my results? My systems both run more effective at 4.0+GHz than the 2.8GHz stock clocks. You can argue placebo effect, or only seeing what I want to see. However, a test beyond that would be taking my GF's rig, and loading BIOS setting 2 (which is ALL default stock...

I for one welcome the idea that high performance PC's are becoming more accessible to more people. This is another way to put a higher performing rig into the hands of people who WANT more power, but don't feel comfortable with the risk that comes with toasting thier board/parts due to ONE...

3 Projectors...means no Bezels, yes? Hmm... :D

I have to disagree - I think the souls go together very well, allowing you to really choose what skills you want, when you want. As a Cleric and a Rogue, I've not found a "bad" combination. What I have found are combinations that don't get me the results I was looking for, and thus I clear...

I saw that. Its encouraging. I think smaller parties are where its at until you NEED to come together for larger tasks. I've always liked the 6 person party vs the 5. When you have 3 couples who play together - it sucks being the odd man out. I say "man" because you KNOW none of the men will...

I *was* on Wutai. I don't play anymore. All my friends left to play RIFT, so I decided to follow suit with my tail tucked, as I convinced them all to get a copy of FFXIV. They dont have the FF history that I do that will keep them interested any further. So, once RIFT loses its shine, and FFXIV...

The new producer seems to have the interest in keeping the heart of what is Final Fantasy in this game. So far, the changes since he arrived have been positive. I for one am certainly hopeful that they can make the game what it needs to be.

Its going to be a long fight on the AH, I believe. One of the "Letters from the Producer" in response to the first player poll hit on it, if I recall correctly. While he seemed to smirk at the idea that an AH is required, he seems to be under the belief that there is another way. Now...I dont...

Not to my knowledge. VIC - Virtual Infrastructure Client. I guess I did phrase that wrong. You can still use the VIC to control the ESXi Free box if you log onto it directly. I should have stated no Virtual Center Server support, which allows you to manage multiple ESX/ESXi hosts from 1...

I believe the OP was asking about the Free ESXi license. This should be a 2 socket, 6 core per socket limit, per host. Its nice - the no VIC support is a bummer, but an understandable limitation.

Being an FFXI player, I think it safe to say that FFXIV is nothing like FFXI - minus a few arguable points. It is my understanding that it was the prior producer's goal to intentionally NOT make FFXIV like FFXI. However, with all of the feedback from players being ignored during the Beta periods...

I still play. My GF hung it up, however. I got a buddy who's plays and is waiting for a few parts to get his GF in. (We all played FFXI together). I got a new buddy and his wife in and playing - but they're running into UI and function challenges which those of us who've played since day...

There is truth here! My PSU popped, and it took me 8 weeks of RMA hell to get the system back online. While the vendors were great in getting me the parts - the hell was playing my old gaming rig while parts did thier shipping thing. PSU is one part you do not want to skimp on.

While I don't have a 6850 personally, there seems to be a couple of points that need to be hashed out - based on the link you provided. 1 - it appears that the 10.12 drivers (not the 10.12a) are your target driver. Its my understanding that the 10.12a's were released specifically for the...

I dont personally have percentages, but even after full screen, I had to use the tool RadeonPro, with recommended Crossfire settings. Things like Triple Buffering, VSync, and Alternate Frame Rendering didnt seem to "activate" with just CCC. With RadeonPro set, the game did smooth out. With...

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I apologize if I goofed the quoting - I'm no forum master :) I didnt take any offense to any responses. I thought it helpful to contribute my experience. In my efforts to make FFXIV run smoother/better what have you, I did work very hard with those who posted with me in the FFXIV post to...

I can't say that a 4870x2 to a 6970 is an "upgrade", but I guess it depends on what one's definition of an upgrade is. With the troubles my GF and I had with our X2's, a single 5850, then crossfire 5850's she has now (which let me run Quadfire), in FFXIV - I can tell you that a single powerful...

I think we can agree that perception is everything. I'm very satisfied with my change from dual 4870x2s to my single 6970. I'm only playing FFXIV right now, so I don't have a large basis to compare with. I will stipulate that all FFXIV testing I've done has been with both 1 and 2 X2's...

My 6970 arrived on the 24th. Hands down sweet card. I'm happy to replace my dual 4870x2's. Better game play experience, smoother motion, sharper image, and seriously less heat and noise.

My X2's are out as well. I'll be grabbing a 6970 with the idea that I can Crossfire it at a later time. I've been saving my $400 in gift cards for just this purchase :D

Is the gameplay controls alot like an FPS, where you move with keyboard AND mouse? Is it more like a console control where you'd use an XBOX or PS controller? One thing that I wanted to do in EVE was actually pilot a ship. Joystick, throttle stick...foot pedals?...but the targetting...

Just for update purposes - once I finally got ASUS to replace my board, I'm back online. http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1553263

Interesting perspective. It would seem to me that 4GB would be prime, but I realize this is just the result of dual 2GB cards. I do see that there are 2GB 5870's available, so I guess that was what I was missing, and it appears that two cards do come cheaper that this single card...

I wanted to post a follow up - just incase someone was intently concerned!! :D My Rig, as of last Tuesday, is back online. After the PSU RMA, I plugged in the PSU and fired everything backup. No go. The board was still powering on and shutting off. So, I contacted ASUS. The online tech...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121388 I did some searching here on [H]ardOCP, and was not able to find a post or article regarding this card, and if anyone had any experience with it. I saw the one article asking why the 5970 was not dubbed "5870x2", but that's...

They will need to tread lightly... I'm concerned that they've set themselves up for a huge fall once they do start charging. If the game isn't the greatest thing since sliced bread, it'll just turn into a niche MMO. With TERA on the horizon, I've heard/seen lots of chat about "Play FFXIV...

I'll be looking forward to hearing (reading?) your comparisons!!

Agreed - thanks for taking the time to test. I think its agreed upon that the X2's can pump out FPS's, but as the recent article showed, multi GPU can give off a "less smooth" feel when gaming. Did you find that your games were smoother to play in each of your games vs the dual X2s...

I maintain my cards every couple of months if they need it or not. Most recently was in the last month as I blew out the PSU on my main gaming rig, so I'm back to my old Core2Duo with only 1 x2. As I mentioned earlier, I've tried swapping cards, and it does the same thing with either. I have...