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    UEFI + GPT - Anyone using?

    Just wondering if anyone else is using EFI + GPT. I just built a new system and decided to give EFI a go. I had to create new install media for windows7 x64 and prep it differently. (it installed really quickly and no problems booting etc) Then I had fun installing archlinux to EFI + GPT...
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    New i5 build to upgrade my e8400

    I've been thinking of upgrading for a while. I just got a new HD7950 from aria and am now looking at upgrading the whole system with a new build (new case etc) Components I already have: 2TB SATA HDD 650W Coolermaster 80plus PSU EK CoolStream XT 360 Radiator EK CoolStream XT 240 Radiator...
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    questioning whether to continue with watercooling

    I've had my system for a few years now and am looking at upgrading but am really questioning whether to continue with watercooling :( My current watercooling setup: HEATKILLER CPU Rev3.0 EK CoolStream Rad XT 360 EK CoolStream Rad XT 240 DDC-1T+ 18W XSPC Pumpres Looking at getting a i5 3570k +...
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    Steam grid view now allows custom icons

    Saw this on another forum and thought some might find it useful. Steam now has the ability to custom set the icon for games in Grid View, even on non-steam games Steam Thread http://forums.steamp...d.php?t=2737170 NeoGaf Thread http://www.neogaf.co...ad.php?t=477211 Archive Library updated...
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    Youtube Tech Review Tip

    had this video sent to me & thought it was pretty funny also pretty accurate at the end where the guy gives tips for tech reviewers
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    Cleanup stickies / guides

    I think the forum etc looks great (esp since the upgrade). I just find so many of the guides (some from 2005 etc) are outdated, some with info the isn't relevant anymore. Also on a few occasions people reply to these stickies to have others reply with comments along the lines of "do u realize...
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    3D Monitors / TV's cause eyestrain?

    I've noticed there have been loads of warnings over eyestrain, headaches and damage to your eyes after long periods of using 3d tv's Mainly because of the way current displays work. There are also loads of articles regarding new holographic technology. It sounds like they are hoping to have...
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    Games for Christmas?

    I remember there being a thread like this a few years ago on OC3D What games are people hoping for or recently bought to play over the christmas holidays? Games I've recently bought: PC Steam Games Terraria Dungeons of Dredmor Darwinia Multiwinia Uplink Crayon Physics Aquaria...
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    Battlefield 3 Patch

    Looks like they finally released a patch today. The maxfps cvar seems like an excellent idea less fluctuation. Not played today but will prob try it out tonight.
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    PS3 Long Live Play Advert

    Just saw this posted somewhere Pretty cool advert, lots of game characters
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    Call Of Duty Elite

    I just read about this, don't think it is a good idea to charge people monthly to play COD considering the competition it has to go up against. http://www.callofduty.com/elite http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304563104576355310423496054.html...
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    ATI Catalyst Legacy Drivers - Scaling Problem

    Not sure if anyone has experienced this but I have had to go back to using my old X1900XT GPU due to my 8800GTS dying and have a problem with catalyst scaling. I've searched around and think it's maybe just a bug with the legacy drivers. Basically I have a 23" widescreen monitor and whenever I...
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    New GPU 5830 or 460 or other?

    I'm just looking at getting a new GPU as my 8800GTS g92 decided to die (seems like the mem has overheated) Going to i42 prob didn't help it. I'm on a x1900xt atm and it's actually running most games I play ok (css stress 430fps with my config) I've looked around and my first thought was to...
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    Toshiba Glasses Free 3D Screen

    Just read this and watched video, looks really nice lenticular screen which provides 3D TV without the need for glasses http://issue.igizmo.co.uk/1H4d2c8608e5f51959.cde/page/12
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    Free Online Games

    League Of Legends Website: http://eu.leagueoflegends.com/ Info: League of Legends is a game inspired by the Defense of the Ancients map for Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne developed and published by Riot Games for Microsoft Windows. Quake Live Website: http://www.quakelive.com/ Info: Quake...
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