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  1. Sniper_Merc

    Deleting my hard forum account

    Is there any way I can actually delete my hard forum account?
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    AMD re-release their 5GHz FX processor with bonus watercooling

    http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/06/30/amd-re-release-their-5ghz-fx-processor-with-bonus-watercooling/ First encouraging news I've seen out of AMD in a long time. :cool:
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    Finally forced to upgrade, and unique way of cleaning old case :)

    Ok the reason this is going in the Case Mod Gallery is not because of the upgrades I was forced into a few days ago, it's going here because of the Unique way I cleaned the old Thermaltake V8000 case. ;) Think High Pressure then watch the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yc_2ksPAw0#t=204
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    EVGA Z97 boards announced :)

    http://www.evga.com/Products/ProductList.aspx?type=1&family=Motherboard+Family&chipset=Intel+Z97 Now, just gotta wait for review from H and see if they are worth a damn.
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    gigabyte ga-965p-ds3 upgrade to MSI Z77A-GD65

    Question is this: The gigabyte board is setup with a pair of raptors running RAID 0. Is it possible to keep the RAID array intact without having to reinstall windows? IE just unplug the drives, remove the old gigabyte board, put in the new MSI board, setup the raid array in the RAID bios and...
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    Core I7 3770 vs. I7 3770k

    I have been out of the cpu game for a while now and may be forced into upgrading soon. Other than 100 MHz cpu speed, what is the difference between the 3770 and 3700k and is it worth the extra 60 bucks to go to the K chip. I'm guessing that the 3770k has an unlocked multiplier maybe...
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    A little help Identifying case

    I built this computer for my mother back in 2005 I'm trying to find out what the case make/model is. http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s480x480/525137_10151090728416027_444866774_n.jpg TIA for any help
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    AMD Preview Unethical

    http://www.geek2eak.com/wordpress/2012/09/amd-preview-unethical/ Don't shoot the messenger on this one, I'm just cross posting it from FB :P
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    RE: HardOCP Looking for Video Card Reviewers in North Carolina

    Why couldn't you have said Omaha NE for location.... arghhhhhhhh
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    Silly 8800 GTX question

    I have a Zotac 8800 GTX, basic reference design. Does anybody happen to know if the S-Video port does VIVO or is it just a video out port? TIA :cool:
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    Hey Brent and or Kyle AA/AF ?

    Just wondering here, has anybody recently bothered to check the AA and AF levels on the newer Nvidia and ATI vid cards like the G92, or 3800 series? Just to ensure that both are maintaining their respective quality levels. IE from the first 8800 GTX article when Nvidia finally managed to pull...
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    Heads up!!! E8400 = Xeon E3110

    :cool:For those that can't find an E8400, apparently the Intel Xeon E3110 is the identical chip, just with Xeon branding on it. Origional linkage found on the inq. From circuitRemix: http://www.circuitremix.com/index.php?q=node/122 Just a quick search on google finds that the E3110 is...
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    MSI P6N SLI Platinum Bios question.

    Since nobody answeared in the msi thread I'll ask again here. Stupid question here. Updated my platinum to 1.5 bios version finally, got my overclock to 3.2 ghz but the memory, nb, sb, and vtt voltages are greyed out, cpu voltage is still available. Anybody know how to get em to show...
  14. Sniper_Merc

    New idea for case lighting.... :D

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fVwU_fJJYM :eek:
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    x1900xtx + crysis demo = wall hack lol

    Kinda missing some detail here lol. Tried 7.7 and 7.1 cats to no avail, grrr
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    MBM 5 Now Supports Core 2 Duo and Quad

    C2D/Quad info http://www.overclock.net/intel-cpus/176817-mbm5-now-supports-c2d-quad.html NV Plugin Info http://www.diy-street.com/forum/showpost.php?p=508503&postcount=1422 Got it setup and working here just fine :) Also got the newer NV plugin to work too. No voltages for my P6N SLI-FI, but...
  17. Sniper_Merc

    See what $320 gets you these days :D

    Finally made the plunge to C2D with the cheapest Allendale chip at newegg for just $114. Note that these are replacement parts for some that died on me (see sig) How about 1400 MHz OC in 10 min worth of work...... :eek: (ok so it took me lot longer to actually install everything but it did...
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    Pulling the trigger.... AMD vs Intel

    :confused: Pulling the trigger.... AMD vs Intel Came into a bit of $ today so im looking at upgrades :D Priced out Upgrading from AMD to AMD, and AMD to Intel, purchasing will all be done from Newegg Both systems will be using the Vantec Armor 8000 Series Black Aluminum case at $150...
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    ATI/NV Silencers Closeout for $9.99 at SVC

    http://www.svc.com/clearance.html?page=3
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    EP-9NDA3+ SATA Raid Boot problem.

    Ok, this is kind of a freaky problem that I ran into once before with this board, the owner recently reset the bios and it reared its fugly head again, and I'll be damned if I can figure out how to get around it again. Epox EP-9NDA3+ Athlon 64 3500+ 1 GB Corsair PC 4000 2x WD Raptor 36 GB...
  21. Sniper_Merc

    FX 5900, how to remove the heat spreader?

    Just wondering cause I have a friend with one that seems to be running quite hot, and i think theres a posiblity that the thermal compound between the heat spreader and the core has come loose. Temps are hovering in the 85-86 C range and thats after replacing the stock cooler with a VF 700...
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    K.I.S.S catagory

    One that I just built for a friend last month. Thermaltake V8000 case, Athlon 64 3500+ @ 250x10 for 2500 MHz, X800Pro, 1 GB Corsair PC 4000 Pro, Epox EP9NDA3+ motherboard. Painted the drives, zalman fanbus, came out not too shabby.
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    FYI Bad Soltek Boards ;( SL-75FRN-RL /-L

    I had a couple of friends of mine build systems on these motherboards in mid 2003, one with and one without the onboard RAID. Just last week one of them called me on the phone telling me he was having all sorts of problems, had him go into the BIOS and tell me what the CPU temp was...
  24. Sniper_Merc

    Bfg Fx6800 Ultra 256mb Oc $399 - $50 Mir = $349

    X Posting this from hot deals section for those that never go there but are looking for good vid card at good price. http://www.outpost.com/entry?site=op:mfe020405&sku=4082632 $400 for this card is a steal, but an additional $50 bucks of mail in rebate for the cherry on top :D.
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    Bfg Fx6800 Ultra 256mb Oc $399 - $50 Mir = $349

    http://www.outpost.com/entry?site=op:mfe020405&sku=4082632 $400 for this card is a steal, but an additional $50 bucks of mail in rebate for the cherry on top :D.
  26. Sniper_Merc

    More HL 2 Source Benches at Gamers Depot...

    http://www.gamers-depot.com/hardware/video_cards/source/002.htm Take em with a grain of salt. :mad:
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    Radeon X800 Pro for $349.99 At outpost

    http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4042522 Just happend by it. Edit: oops my bad, its preorder, still its $50 off msrp, shipping 8/15
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    For those that don't thinkg Doom is going to be downloaded.

    I picked up this quote from another forum: "Greetings, all. I hit the torrent site suprnova several times a day, and noticed that there are several Doom 3 torrents going. The thing that is amazing to me is that one of the torrents has 740+ seeders and 26,000+ downloaders, and another has 520+...
  29. Sniper_Merc

    Recent Video Card Sickness Identified.

    The American Medical Association, in cooperation with several Internet Hardware related websites has found yet another in the long line of Internet related afflictions. The latest malady, similar to Fedexitus has been dubbed UPSitus, short for Unknown Parcel Syndrome. Cause: While the...
  30. Sniper_Merc

    Prices of ATI's and Nvidia's high-end cards reach record levels (Toms Hardware)

    Prices of ATI's and Nvidia's high-end cards reach record levels Buying one of ATI's and Nvidia's recently announced high end graphic cards of the $500 range can be frustrating: X800 XT's as well as Geforce 6800 Ultra's are virtually impossible to get, and if they are in stock, expect to...
  31. Sniper_Merc

    Zalman ZM80D-HP on a 6800 GT :)

    Well, just spent a few hours putting a ZM80D-HP on my BFG Tech 6800 GT. 9 C drop in temps vs stock cooling. Stock: 78 C, Zalman: 69 C This is under the massive load using that rthdribl demo. One big thing of note is that the cooler will not fit on a 6800 GT using the screws provided...
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    ZM80D-HP on a 9800 Pro Review at InsaneTek

    http://www.insanetek.com/index.php?page=zalmanzm80d-hp Tested against the ZM80C-HP and VGA Silencer. "Zalman has hit big with this new VGA heatsink. It's big and it delivers. Zalman was at a loss when the VGA Silencer was produced, but they came back with the ZM80D." There is also a...
  33. Sniper_Merc

    61.80 Beta Forcware is on the loose

    http://www.neowin.net/comments.php?id=21933 No word on what they fix, screwup, etc etc. Going to try em in a few min.
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    Benchmarking Far Cry

    Got a benchmark running for Far Cry but need to know what specifcly the settings are for AA and AF mean, Nvidia forces the drivers to use application preferance no matter what you choose for those two items in display properties. The choices in Far Cry are for Anti Aliasing are Low Medium and...
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    Tick...tick......tick

    Shipment History: DATE TIME ACTIVITY AND COMMENTS LOCATION 6/29/04 9 : 28 am With delivery courier. 8 : 51 am Arrived at DHL facility. Santa Clara, CA 2 : 50 am Processed at Sort Facility. Wilmington, OH 6/28/04 11 : 44 pm...
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    Ok Ok..... I finally broke down and ordered a GT :D

    From Fry's/Outpost Spent about an hour on the phone calling around and none of the local stores had them in stock so figured what the hell. :D Description: BFG FX6800 GT 256MB GT OC (overclocked) Video Card with nVidia's GeForce 6800 GT Chip Price: $399.99 SUBTOTAL: $399.99...
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    More 6800 GT/Ultra Goodness in stock (post more here if yah find it)

    http://www.gameve.com/gve/store/productdetails.aspx?sku=VC-EVGA-047 eVGA version http://www.gameve.com/gve/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=VC-AOPEN-6800GT Aopen http://www.axiontech.com/prdt.php?src=PW&item=64806 eVGA
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    6800 Ultra In stock at the egg.......

    and gee its only $100 more than it should be :mad: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-145-086&depa=0 Oh and the 6800 NU is there too, also $100 more than it should be :( Somebody go shoot the chaintech jerks...
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    DFI NFII Ultra Infinity (arrgggh) (long read)

    Well, after having built a box for a friend with one I decided to break down and replace my Shuttle AN35 N 400 board with a DFI NFII Ultra Infinity. I really liked the CMOS reloaded function and I also intend to add in a pair of 36.7 gig raptors some time later this year so the onboard SATA will...
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    Ok I tried hiding a lot ;)

    Still considering redoing the entire wiriing scheme. Whack off all the molex connectors and go to screw strips inside the right side panel is what im thinking about doing. and yeah I know theres some wiring floating around on bottom of case, its only temp till i break out the soldering iron...
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