PC Tech/Gaming Info Thread

Postby **2NR Smurf** » November 11th, 2012, 1:46 pm

ismithx wrote:7 because windows 8 is fail imho

Thats the thing...most of the initial reactions to win8 were that it was pure failurements, but some of the more recent reviews are saying that its actually pretty good "once you get used to it".

ismithx · Postby **ismithx** » November 11th, 2012, 4:47 pm

too much new tricks to learn, even valve's ceo thinks it's mess

fouljuice · Postby **fouljuice** » November 12th, 2012, 12:59 am

^ yeah. Valve trying to move toward Linux. They already have a beta version Steam for Linux and nvidia just released some new Linux drivers that supposedly gives a much better framerate compared to previous versions.

Postby **Chiney** » November 12th, 2012, 8:38 am

Dirt3 online is pretty decent. Once you got some guys you can run with online and using team speak, mumble or vent. Lots of good times can be had!

pyromaniax · Postby **pyromaniax** » November 12th, 2012, 9:35 am

nfs is a total waste imo regret buying it ...... besides for dirt and forza is there no other good racers out there?

todd61 · Postby **todd61** » November 12th, 2012, 12:27 pm

pyromaniax wrote:nfs is a total waste imo regret buying it ...... besides for dirt and forza is there no other good racers out there?

race 07 (out)
f1 2012 (out)
rfactor2 (not out yet but you can buy it and play the beta/alpha)
project cars, (not out yet but you can buy it and play the beta/alpha)
grid 2 (coming next year)
Assetto Corsa (not out yet)

STORM1234 · Postby **STORM1234** » November 12th, 2012, 12:37 pm

which one is a better buy fellas? feel free to tweak the configuration if you want.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130798990421?ss ... 1438.l2649

OR

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390489462711?ss ... 1438.l2649

HCCA · Postby **HCCA** » November 12th, 2012, 12:48 pm

lost to all wrote:which one is a better buy fellas? feel free to tweak the configuration if you want.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130798990421?ss ... 1438.l2649

OR

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390489462711?ss ... 1438.l2649

Bulldozer cpu is a no-no, try the new Fx series (vishera core).

Dem APU cpus nice but they'll noticeably limit the performance of any mid/high end dedicated graphics card if you upgrade. For HTPC use they awesome.

STORM1234 · Postby **STORM1234** » November 12th, 2012, 1:02 pm

HCCA wrote:
lost to all wrote:which one is a better buy fellas? feel free to tweak the configuration if you want.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130798990421?ss ... 1438.l2649

OR

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390489462711?ss ... 1438.l2649

Bulldozer cpu is a no-no, try the new Fx series (vishera core).

Dem APU cpus nice but they'll noticeably limit the performance of any mid/high end dedicated graphics card if you upgrade. For HTPC use they awesome.

ok man thx.

DVSTT · Postby **DVSTT** » November 14th, 2012, 8:43 pm

Where do I get a battery for asus laptop in trinidad? Or do I have to buy one abroad?

Postby **M_2NR** » November 15th, 2012, 10:27 pm

DVSTT wrote:Where do I get a battery for asus laptop in trinidad? Or do I have to buy one abroad?

abroad is your best bet.

fouljuice · Postby **fouljuice** » November 16th, 2012, 10:34 pm

M_2NR wrote:
DVSTT wrote:Where do I get a battery for asus laptop in trinidad? Or do I have to buy one abroad?

abroad is your best bet.

x2 I was looking for a acer battery and saw it for about $20US on amazon, and places down here have it for $450+ :shock:

fouljuice · Postby **fouljuice** » November 16th, 2012, 10:37 pm

I never even finish playing crysis 1 and 2 because I didn't have time.

Muralitharan · Postby **Muralitharan** » November 17th, 2012, 8:53 am

anybody know any pc video game stores in TRINIDAD?

HCCA · Postby **HCCA** » November 17th, 2012, 12:16 pm

Muralitharan wrote:anybody know any pc video game stores in TRINIDAD?

I only know of CDROM library which used to be in Gulf City, and Cariszone which is ah online store.

However in this day and age it better to get a VTM from republic Bank or use a credit card and buy games off Steam or Origin. You get the best deals and ting that way.

DVSTT · Postby **DVSTT** » November 17th, 2012, 8:20 pm

fouljuice wrote:
M_2NR wrote:
DVSTT wrote:Where do I get a battery for asus laptop in trinidad? Or do I have to buy one abroad?

abroad is your best bet.

x2 I was looking for a acer battery and saw it for about $20US on amazon, and places down here have it for $450+

96 USD for original 9cell. 75 for third party high capacity. Have cheap ones but I don't wanna take the chance seeing as they have no reviews, I dont want to play guinea pig

fouljuice · Postby **fouljuice** » November 17th, 2012, 11:55 pm

^ Better you message some of the powersellers who sell asus laptops (LoProfilePC & PPR electronics) They might have the battery you looking for in stock, or might be able to advise.

Muralitharan wrote:anybody know any pc video game stores in TRINIDAD?

I know you say in Trinidad, but if you able to purchase games online via Steam (or other services), that is the easier way to go. Most digital copies are cheaper than the hard copy (also no vat/tax/shipping costs which the local store would pass on to you); and you don't have to worry about damaging/scratching/losing your discs since once you make the purchase, it is yours for as long as you want.

DVSTT · Postby **DVSTT** » November 18th, 2012, 9:20 am

[quote="fouljuice"]^ Better you message some of the powersellers who sell asus laptops (LoProfilePC & PPR electronics) They might have the battery you looking for in stock, or might be able to advise.

/quote]

Kewl, thanks man!

Ronaldo95163 · Postby **Ronaldo95163** » November 18th, 2012, 12:16 pm

EVGA Z68 FTW is currently $125US on Newegg O.O

Postby **M_2NR** » November 18th, 2012, 2:57 pm

7% now claimed
02:05:13 remaining

Kingston HyperX 3K Solid State Drives

go forth my fellow tuners.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=xs ... _rtn_L_pc#

70$ for 120GB.

Postby **2NR Smurf** » November 18th, 2012, 3:24 pm

^ahhh why'd you show me that?? already picked up a Samsung 830 128GB for my build.

hmmmm :idea:

Postby **M_2NR** » November 18th, 2012, 9:20 pm

Please tell me u got it for around this price boy? the Samsung getting nice reviews too though so don't worry it good.
I see newegg might have a 120GB for 49.99 Also but... These days only amazon for it

Postby **2NR Smurf** » November 18th, 2012, 10:53 pm

^got it for $100. Initially it was between the OCZ Vertex 4 and the Samsung 830. After some reading online, decided to go with the 830.

Picked up one of the Kingstons during the deal though

Postby **M_2NR** » November 19th, 2012, 12:45 am

Haha Bess. Gonna RAID em?

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Btw guys, if you have an XP key lying around that isn't in use, you can use that on a newer pc, then get windows8 upgrade at $40.00.

Muralitharan · Postby **Muralitharan** » November 23rd, 2012, 7:17 pm

oki steam it isz i wanted hard copy but dat is stone age thing woi lol thnx

Postby **Chiney** » November 23rd, 2012, 8:18 pm

NEWEGG had the Sandisk Extreme 240GB for $140 today

couldnt let that slip !

Postby **M_2NR** » November 23rd, 2012, 10:31 pm

yea... they stop taking local cards and quite sometime-ish with it so i stop bothering. They still taking yours?

Postby **Chiney** » November 23rd, 2012, 11:01 pm

i wish

i have an american visa card thats why..

found something on buy.com with the same faith!

http://www.buy.com/prod/sandisk-extreme ... 72805.html

do they take international cards? they did at one point.