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deejer · 31-03-2015 9:33am

Serephucus wrote: »

Probably could have got it from Specialtech...

Quick look and I can't find much. I take it something like this isn't on the cards?

Thanks hadnt actually checked there.

Alphacool seem to to PETG tubing also but I dont see that on the website.

viperirl · 31-03-2015 9:44am

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Was looking at OCUK earlier, BFG special edition Titan X is almost 2K.

If I was lucky enough, I honestly still can't fathom that even with unlimited funds, why I would go for such a card. For about 50% of the cost Sli 980 is faster and cheaper, even if you were desperate to wield your e-penis.

Might wanna pay closer attention to the release date of that BFG card.

:D

Very tempted by the Titan X myself for the sole reason of having a more consistant framerate. I've found that games such as Far Cry 4/Dragon Age have poor SLI profiles and have some microstutter that I'm sensitive to, even with a Gsync monitor. Reverting to a single card (original Titan) all but eliminated that stutter and made for a more enjoyable experience.

Firstly I'm gonna wait for one of those 34" UltraWide gsync monitors to come out and then I'll see what I need.

Monotype · 31-03-2015 12:23pm

Well even at the prices, apparently demand is still very high:

Even though Nvidia Corp.’s latest high-end graphics card costs more than its predecessors in Europe, demand for the graphics adapter is surprisingly high. According to a German retailer, customers are getting more GeForce GTX Titan X graphics cards than previous-generation products of the same class.

“The demand exceeds the available [hardware],” said a spokesperson of CaseKing.de in an interview with ComputerBase web-site. “We have already [sold] impressive numbers and we are getting new [GeForce GTX Titan X] to the warehouse.”

Mind Factory, another reseller from Germany, confirmed that sales figures of the GeForce GTX Titan X are higher than shipment figures of the original GeForce GTX Titan.

http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/anton-shilov/demand-for-nvidia-geforce-gtx-titan-x-is-unexpectedly-high/

ShadowHearth · 31-03-2015 2:09pm

Monotype wrote: »

Well even at the prices, apparently demand is still very high:

http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/anton-shilov/demand-for-nvidia-geforce-gtx-titan-x-is-unexpectedly-high/

twinsen · 31-03-2015 4:45pm

Monotype wrote: »

Well even at the prices, apparently demand is still very high:

http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/anton-shilov/demand-for-nvidia-geforce-gtx-titan-x-is-unexpectedly-high/

The problem is that they say “We have already [sold] impressive numbers" - how much is this, 2,5 or 100?

Serephucus · 31-03-2015 9:12pm

So Microsoft launched the Surface 3 today. (Not to be confused with the Surface Pro 3)

Basically: 10.8" (1920x1280 3:2) display, 2/4GB RAM, 64/128GB storage, all the stuff the Pro has, looks very much like it externally. The only thing it doesn't have is the pen (sold separately), or the full-range kickstand. This one is a three position yoke.

All of this for $499. Or €609 for Europe. Bull.

ShadowHearth · 31-03-2015 10:52pm

Guys, what is a general opinion on those logitech G930 wireless headsets? I am looking for a wireless headset for PC, but if it works with ps4, its only a bonus.

Thing is I found a lot off mixed reviews about g930. Any alternatives for similar price?

kearneybobs · 31-03-2015 11:08pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Guys, what is a general opinion on those logitech G930 wireless headsets? I am looking for a wireless headset for PC, but if it works with ps4, its only a bonus.

Thing is I found a lot off mixed reviews about g930. Any alternatives for similar price?

I've had mine for about 3 years now. I love mine. I've had it replaced once as I was getting a buzzing sound while I was charging it but the customer service from them was exceptional. Replaced it without needing me to send the other one back, which I still use on my PS4 since it still works.

Really comfortable. A full charge lasts about 7-9 hours for me.
Range on them is really good. Can easily go from the sitting room, into the kitchen/bedrooms. They only lose signal for me when I reach the other end of my fairly long apartment.
Once a day or so you'll have them drop signal sitting at your computer but it's completely forgiveable.
They can be used on the PS4, but only as a stereo headset. You simply plug the same dongle that you use on your PC into the usb slot on the PS4.

Just my 2cents

ShadowHearth · 31-03-2015 11:29pm

kearneybobs wrote: »

I've had mine for about 3 years now. I love mine. I've had it replaced once as I was getting a buzzing sound while I was charging it but the customer service from them was exceptional. Replaced it without needing me to send the other one back, which I still use on my PS4 since it still works.

Really comfortable. A full charge lasts about 7-9 hours for me.
Range on them is really good. Can easily go from the sitting room, into the kitchen/bedrooms. They only lose signal for me when I reach the other end of my fairly long apartment.
Once a day or so you'll have them drop signal sitting at your computer but it's completely forgiveable.
They can be used on the PS4, but only as a stereo headset. You simply plug the same dongle that you use on your PC into the usb slot on the PS4.

Just my 2cents

They are digital 7.1? I heard you better off with digital, then actual 7.1 speaker setup as its better to have 2 good speakers, then lots of ****y ones.

glynf · 01-04-2015 12:24pm

For the day that's in it, techpowerup have reviewed-and overclocked-a vibrator. Only thing missing is temps

papu · 01-04-2015 1:39pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv5bZXauR2M

ShadowHearth · 01-04-2015 6:45pm

So I ****ed up. That g930 went up in price again. I needed to buy it yesterday...

Anyway, did some research and looks like best options out there are G930 , Z300 and Corsair H2100. Now I need to monitor internet like a hawk and snap a good deal.

ShadowHearth · 02-04-2015 6:14pm

Me like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh9d1SxmNoo

ED E · 02-04-2015 11:30pm

6 months from now I'll be all over one of them.

Serephucus · 03-04-2015 6:45pm

When I can get a 512GB one for around €250, I'll absolutely pick one up.

kingbob387 · 06-04-2015 12:08am

Any good priced for a 2TB SATA desktop drive atm?

MRTULES · 08-04-2015 11:25am

Looking for some help. Trying to do a fresh install of win 7. I've erased my drive but when using the USB to boot from I get this message after installation starts
"Windows cannot install required files. The file may be corrupt or missing. Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation.
Error code: 0x80070570"

Is this a problem with the iso I used maybe?
Anyone point me in the direction of a win 7 iso because Microsoft have stop providing them.

Thanks in advance.

Genghiz Cohen · 08-04-2015 12:18pm

Benchmarks comparison for i7, i5 and two i3's.

TerrorFirmer · 08-04-2015 12:27pm

A better gauge would have Battlefield 4 online. I know they never use it because it's impossible to replicate benchmarks online, but single player benchmarks are essentially worthless.

Most games are GPU bound, I did benchmarks a while ago with a 60 euro G3258 and a GTX980 that showed this. One of the few games that really set it apart from faster processors was 64 player BF4.

Not an unreasonable benchmark given that it and Hardline (and the upcoming Battlefront) dominate a huge part of the hardware intensive market.

MRTULES · 08-04-2015 5:59pm

Looking for the name of a tool that selects all the programs you want to add after a fresh is install.
Any help is much appreciate

kingbob387 · 08-04-2015 6:05pm

MRTULES wrote: »

Looking for the name of a tool that selects all the programs you want to add after a fresh is install.
Any help is much appreciate

https://ninite.com/

Serephucus · 08-04-2015 8:01pm

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Most games are GPU bound, I did benchmarks a while ago with a 60 euro G3258 and a GTX980 that showed this. One of the few games that really set it apart from faster processors was 64 player BF4.

And Star Citizen. Went from 13 FPS to 40 going from a 3258 to a 4790K. :P

Danger781 · 09-04-2015 11:05am

MRTULES wrote: »

Looking for some help. Trying to do a fresh install of win 7. I've erased my drive but when using the USB to boot from I get this message after installation starts
"Windows cannot install required files. The file may be corrupt or missing. Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation.
Error code: 0x80070570"

Is this a problem with the iso I used maybe?
Anyone point me in the direction of a win 7 iso because Microsoft have stop providing them.

Thanks in advance.

A google of that error code leads me to believe it is an issue with Windows not recognising your hardware. Plenty of possible solutions out there, give it a google.

moonboy52 · 09-04-2015 3:34pm

So the 780ti from OcUK has been delayed.

I am thinking about just going for a 970 and have made up my mind on the Giga 970 G1 (it just fits in to my case (FT-02) with 1cm to spare from a picture on OCN)

Amazon have it cheapest at £297 but not in stock until the 18th.

HWS have it in stock at around the same price.

You guys always recommend them but are they a hassle to deal with sending back stuff? In the last 10 years i have always bought from the UK

Do they pay the postage costs for RMA?

Cheers lads. I need a card for GTA5 as i sold my 680 :P

moonboy52 · 09-04-2015 3:38pm

MRTULES wrote: »

Anyone point me in the direction of a win 7 iso because Microsoft have stop providing them.

Thanks in advance.

The guys from the OcUK use this site (not used it myself)

http://46.165.222.204/Windows%207/Eng/

or using microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery

MRTULES · 09-04-2015 5:18pm

Thanks for the help guys. Got it sorted. Not sure which one fixed it but it was either resetting the BIOS or removing a stick of ram.

frozenfrozen · 13-04-2015 11:05am

I ordered 64gb of corsair 2133mhz ddr3 on ebay over the weekend.. for 250 euro, but the seller cancelled due to a pricing error (no ****).

Pity they can cancel like that really, but that's the way I suppose

ED E · 14-04-2015 11:25pm

Linus is having a fun day clearly:

https://instagram.com/p/1eMqreSbGq/

Headshot · 14-04-2015 11:26pm

Pity its seagate

Serephucus · 14-04-2015 11:43pm

You know you're doing well when you can fill a whole server with SSDs.

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