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1. It's the New Yorker. Of course the reviewer is going to be unimpressed. He can't agree with all the "common" people. 2. He claims "the best of George Lucas’s 'Star Wars' entries" were “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith.” Even if they were marginally better than the other three...

Does he realize that the last time a state seceded (ironically, also over the election of a president) it sparked the Civil War?

Tranzor/Mazinger Z!!! Holy There's-My-Childhood, Batman! Thanks for the trip down memory lane! (also, kickin' rig)

Okay, I'll say it. How do you get to be THIS good at computers and have a girlfriend THAT hot? Also, yet another amazing build man.

Which he appears to have already considered. "Of course there’s no guarantee that Lizard Squad will keep their promise during the days to come, but Dotcom said he will render the vouchers useless if attacks resume."

The only upside here is, if they start misbehaving again, he can revoke the accounts. So he sort of has leverage now. If he opts to go that route.

So, Amazon is... starting it's own space program?

Like the World Series of Poker.

Strange, unnecessary, and in most cases, unwanted. I don't need a gaming reviewer to tell me whether I should feel guilty for wanting to play a certain game; I just want a breakdown of how the game performs, whether it glitches, what the features are, whether cinematics contribute to or disrupt...

Based on its usage, I doubt many of the people who have heard of misogyny actually knows what the word means. It is used on the internet almost as a synonym for sexism.

Fair enough. The truth of the matter is, unfortunately, that you undoubtedly own or purchase products produced by one or more companies with practices you would detest, if you knew about them. It's a reality of the modern world (and the ancient world actually). We buy what we want and what...

I can tell you're being sarcastic, but that is truer than many realize. That's why one of the mainstay slogans of the SJW movement is "check your privilege."

That guy was me, actually. I didn't say they didn't want to. I said they didn't. And they don't. What most consumers care about is the quality of the product. Oh, occasionally a company does something egregious enough to inspire people to avoid buying a product they actually would want and...

And to clarify, I have an inherent problem with BUYING good reviews, regardless of the method of payment. I think they whole thing is disingenuous. It is also disingenuous to suggest that people are cracking on Quinn for being promiscuous. That isn't the issue. As others have pointed out...

Okay, calm down. The word "slut" is actually a synonym for "prostitute". If Zoe Quinn actually did (as has been alleged) sleep with a bunch of game reviewers solely to secure good press for her game, then by definition she is a slut. I have no issues with someone enjoying sex, liking it...

Gamers do not buy games based on a conscious (or unconscious) desire to trumpet the moral compass of the companies that produce the games. Like most consumers, they buy the products they like, without a great deal of regard for the kind of person or company that produces it. I was reflecting...

To clarify, what you are describing is not misogyny; it's sexism. Criticizing a woman for doing something you would not criticize a man for is not misogyny. Misogyny is a hatred of women, not feeling a general disrespect for them. Is such a distinction important? I think so. Because sexism is...

I think the articles to which Auerbach refers prove, if nothing else, that writers and video game "figures" like Leigh Alexander, Zoe Quinn, and Anita Sarkeesian are "over"; or, more to the point, their crusade to end the largely phony problem of so-called "video game misogyny" is over because...

I think that part of Netflix's problem is that it has literally NO idea who is watching at a given time. If it tries to profile your viewing habits, how does it know it is YOUR viewing habits? In my family, we have me, my wife and my daughter. Okay - so what does the algorithm come up with for a...

No, you shouldn't. The moral of the story is, simply, never - EVER - ship anything via the post office unless you can afford to lose it.

Certainly to each his own, and you are correct that no service is perfect. I have had some crazy problems pop up with UPS and FedEx as well. The difference is in the follow-up. If FedEx or UPS messes up, they will fix the problem. Or, rather, they are 100% more likely to try. USPS absolutely...

Oh, I was also told that I should have shipped the item REGISTERED mail if I expected it to be tracked. A point that was omitted when, you know, I bought the postage.

This is 100% standard operating procedure for the USPS. I shipped a rare coin to a coin grading agency certified mail, return receipt requested and insured it for $1500. They promptly lost it and gave precisely 0 shits about the fact that they lost it. When I filed my claim, they promptly...

Subbed so hard I think I broke the link. Congratulations on the sponsorship - I don't have to say that EK makes phenomenal products, but I will anyway. Can't do much better than that.

I have been using a Razer Naga Epic for a little over a year. While it has been a very good mouse, I find that it is a little too small for my hand, and using the thumb keys tends to cause fatigue (a la blackberry thumb). I am looking to upgrade to a larger mouse, and currently am considering...

I have been using a Razer Naga Epic for a little over a year. While it has been a very good mouse, I find that it is a little too small for my hand, and using the thumb keys tends to cause fatigue (a la blackberry thumb). I am looking to upgrade to a larger mouse, and currently am considering...

Wow, that is a huge surprise and a shock, considering that the Gentle Typhoon series of fans is regarded by enthusiasts as a go-to product. Guess I should stock up on the fans and store them next to my case of Twinkies...

LOL - I would love to, but one step at a time. It's such a huge improvement over what I had already, and I know if I start dismantling the inner bezel, things are going to start falling out. MUCH more research on my end before I undertake that kind of mod. Plus, I have some other projects for...

It's been far too long since I last updated this thread, but work and other distractions have forestalled continued work on my build. However - I reconfigured my monitor setup over the weekend. After mulling it over for several months, I took the dive and stripped the bezels off my monitors...

You, sir, should be ashamed of yourself. Not because you ghetto-modded a computer from parts you found under your bed (that, actually, is pretty slick) but because I do not see a single visible piece of duct tape anywhere.

hammerforged, Welcome to the brotherhood! Not sure if this helps you, but what I have found to be useful when selecting coolants / additives / etc for my system (and I am a relative newbie to the hobby as well) is - just contact the manufacturer of your component and ask what they recommend...

Time for a long overdue update. Things have been crazy at work the last couple of months, but I have been slowly accumulating components for some upcoming improvements, including: Just received a full-board water-block from EK Waterblocks (EK-FB RE3 - Acetal+EN (Nickel)) I had contacted EK...

I approve of this message. MaximumPC, if you're reading this, Zane is making you a hella generous offer. Take him up on it.

Oh, get this - take a look at the actual Best Buy website and look at the reviews: bgomski dubbed it a "Great cable for the Price" (I suppose it will do if you want quality but have to save up to start that Space Program). Note also that he bought it for his 17" TV in his bedroom. Um... dude...

Cons: Slightly overpriced. Pros: Free shipping!

As a first time water-cooling modder myself, I can confirm this advice. I found that even a multi-bay single reservoir wasn't sufficient to cool an over-clocked CPU and GPU setup. Ultimately, I think working in a second loop (one for your CPU and one for your GPUs) now while you're in the build...

"MIcrosoft: It's boxy, but it's good." (to paraphrase Dudley Moore's Crazy People

This project is unnecessarily awesome! Now with 75% more awesome! I need to stop coming to this forum. It makes my modest build seem so plain by comparison. I showed this to my wife and said "See honey? I could be doing this." Her response was "Why would anyone build their own case from...

The moderator described it perfectly. Beast indeed! Congratulations!

A small update - I've swapped out my cables for the new MaxFinder triple-braided variety. They came pre-sleeved in alternating red and black, but are hard to find. I was able to locate only one or two for sale. In any event, here's the changeover for the 8-pin ATX ports near the CPU, so you can...