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  • #52
    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    This old chestnut comes up pretty often, and I have to ask again: What's a good place to get cheap, decent compressed air nowadays? I don't fancy forking out 15-30 quid for whatever overpriced tripe they sell in Click and the case won't be going back on my mITX rig til I clear the caulked watercooler or buy a whole new one! :eek:

    Also: Caved in and bought the latest Humble Bundle, promptly realised the little eccentricity Japanese PC devs have, and promptly realised that yes indeed, my sister did take the last PC controller I owned... Once again I have purchased games from Humble that I can't actually play (although if I can find a cheap gamepad I can at least rectify this mistake, unlike the Dungeon Siege series...)


  • #53
    Baked.noodle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭Baked.noodle


    You can buy small tins in Dealz for a buck fifty. It's not very powerful though so I needed to loosen caked on dust with cotton buds first.


  • #54
    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    ...what's Dealz? :o


  • #55
    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,087 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    Depending on your age relative to single currency changeover, you might call it either an oversized pound shop or two euro store ;)

    http://www.dealz.ie/


  • #56
    Monotype
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    The cans are tiny though so buy a few. Still relatively cheap though. I think they charge many times that in PC world.

    Hardwareversand have decent sized, powerful ones so next time you're ordering throw in a spare.


  • #57
    nesf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,645 ✭✭✭✭nesf


    marco_polo wrote: »
    Depending on your age relative to single currency changeover, you might call it either an oversized pound shop or two euro store ;)

    http://www.dealz.ie/

    Anyone calling it a two euro store will get my zimmerframe chucked at them.


  • #58
    Monotype
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    What's this pound thing your talking about?


  • #59
    marko93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,013 ✭✭✭marko93


    Is it wrong that I want a Carbide Air 240 even though I have a 540?:o


  • #60
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    Yes. I really don't like the 240. Useless case with an mATX board, and stupidly big for ITX.


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  • #61
    marko93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,013 ✭✭✭marko93


    I just think it looks lovely. :p


  • #62
    Gehad_JoyRider
    Registered Users Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭Gehad_JoyRider


    Got BSOD today. :( security essentials :mad:


  • #63
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    For those following, a bunch of new stuff for Star Citizen was shown off at Gamescon. Some of it is live right now (Constellation variants. I'm having a hard time choosing between the Aquila and the Andromeda), with a bunch of other things (co-op and racing modes for Arena Commander, as well as new hangars) to follow in the next few weeks.


  • #64
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,169 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Serephucus wrote: »
    For those following, a bunch of new stuff for Star Citizen was shown off at Gamescon. Some of it is live right now (Constellation variants. I'm having a hard time choosing between the Aquila and the Andromeda), with a bunch of other things (co-op and racing modes for Arena Commander, as well as new hangars) to follow in the next few weeks.

    Constellation bridge is too fat, makes it look like a beached whale or something :pac:


  • #65
    Gehad_JoyRider
    Registered Users Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭Gehad_JoyRider


    hey guys odd one but maybe you can help my broad band is insanely slow.
    Is there any where I could bring my pc to download my steam catalog? as it'll take a month a this rate :(


  • #66
    bassey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 936 ✭✭✭bassey


    Having only recently watched the original Star Wars trilogy for the first time, I'm intrigued by Star Citizen, what's the craic with it? How do I play it? Will it run on a 270?


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  • #67
    kearneybobs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,923 ✭✭✭kearneybobs


    Gehad_JoyRider wrote: »
    hey guys odd one but maybe you can help my broad band is insanely slow.
    Is there any where I could bring my pc to download my steam catalog? as it'll take a month a this rate :(
    Is the problem with your actual broadband being too slow or is Steam just really slow at downloading. If it's the latter then you can try changing your server location to somewhere in eastern europe. Often speeds it up nicely. You can change that via settings.


  • #68
    Gehad_JoyRider
    Registered Users Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭Gehad_JoyRider


    kearneybobs wrote: »
    Is the problem with your actual broadband being too slow or is Steam just really slow at downloading. If it's the latter then you can try changing your server location to somewhere in eastern europe. Often speeds it up nicely. You can change that via settings.

    I've got a broad band speed of


    3693129223.png

    It'le take 2 months download all my games...


  • #69
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,169 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Gehad_JoyRider wrote: »
    3693129223.png

    It'le take 2 months download all my games...

    Find a relative with UPC.
    bassey wrote: »
    Having only recently watched the original Star Wars trilogy for the first time, I'm intrigued by Star Citizen, what's the craic with it? How do I play it? Will it run on a 270?

    Buy a game package, its basically prepurchasing, following a huge kickstarter. Its not really risky though as they've already done loads of work and are VERY open with development.

    Runs fine on my 7870 so itll be fine on a 270 too. For now anyways, they keep increasing graphical fidelity.


  • #70
    Baked.noodle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭Baked.noodle


    Haswell-E and DDR4 ram goes on sale at the end of the month.

    index.php?ct=news&action=file&id=6992

    It looks like the 6 core 12 thread i7-5820K could make a sensible long term investment, if the future of gaming is indeed about loads of software threads. It's hard to know as Intel's die shrink, Broadwell, and next gen architecture, Skylake, are only hyperthreaded quad cores (as far as I'm aware) and will probably delay the move beyond 4 cores in games at any rate. Will anybody be tempted to buy Haswell-E, this year or next?


  • #71
    nesf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,645 ✭✭✭✭nesf


    Baked.noodle wrote: »
    It looks like the 6 core 12 thread i7-5820K could make a sensible long term investment, if the future of gaming is indeed about loads of software threads. It's hard to know as Intel's die shrink, Broadwell, and next gen architecture, Skylake, are only hyperthreaded quad cores (as far as I'm aware) and will probably delay the move beyond 4 cores in games at any rate. Will anybody be tempted to buy Haswell-E, this year or next?

    Somewhat tempted. There are a couple of things that I do that 6 cores would be handy for right now but I don't do them very often. It feels a bit like future proofing for the sake of future proofing though coming from a Sandy Bridge i5 which really doesn't feel long in the tooth yet to me anyway.


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  • #72
    glynf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    Depending on how the nvidia 800 series performs, I might pick up a third GTX 780 second hand and go tri SLI instead of changing. I would like to upgrade to the 5820k, but the crippled PCIe config is putting me off. Might be cheaper to flog my 780's and go with 880's.


  • #73
    Baked.noodle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭Baked.noodle


    I believe Broadwell will use DDR3 so when Skylake is released DDR4 should become more mainstream and affordable. Considering this, and the fact Broadwell will probably be a small increase in performance and similar clock speeds to Haswell, I can't see gaming requiring anything more powerful than nesf's Sandy Bridge i5 any time soon. I would love to upgrade but I feel uncertain about when and what to buy.


  • #74
    glynf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    Intel have no competition from AMD, so I would guess Broadwell will be a 10% increase at best. And no matter when you upgrade, there will be a newer, faster, cheaper all singing all dancing version on the horizon.:)


  • #75
    Baked.noodle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭Baked.noodle


    That's true. However, we are on the cusp of DDR4 which makes me think I should get Haswell E, or wait for Skylake. The rig I have is long in the tooth but the only game I'm interested in at the moment is Elite Dangerous. I am waiting for the full release before I play (I've paid enough already without paying to Beta test) and it would seem from what I've read I will be able to play the game OK on the system I have. All the games I own play perfectly fine on my current system so I can wait, unless Elite beats the crap out of my PC. I have considered getting a AMD FX-6300 and a cheap board and ram as a stopgap, and upgrade the lot in a 2016.


  • #76
    McSasquatch II
    Closed Accounts Posts: 477 ✭✭McSasquatch II


    Hoping to go back to college as a mature student next year, so whatever platform my next build is on has to last 4-5 years (with an occasional GPU upgrade or whatever), so I'm thinking Haswell-E would make sense in the long run.... Just don't have the cash at the moment though. :o


  • #77
    raymix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 465 ✭✭raymix


    Not sure if already posted, some might find this an interesting teaser post.
    DX12:
    http://techoftomorrow.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/73-directx-12-is-here-intel-demonstrates-microsofts-api-at-siggraph-2014/

    Arma engine would definitely get a performance boost with this, the amount of drawcalls required to draw all of these objects... crazy.


  • #78
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    Pretty much the only game I can't max out at the moment (that I actually play) is Star Citizen. Even then, that's GPU bound.

    A cheap six-core is certainly nice, but at the end of the day there are better things I could spend the money on - bigger SSD, better monitor, another GPU - and there's always Skylake in the future anyway.


  • #79
    Baked.noodle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭Baked.noodle


    Windows 8.1 Update Crippling PCs With BSOD, Microsoft Suggests You Roll Back
    Since the patch rollout, it's been discovered that four individual updates are causing random BSoD issues for its users, with KB2982791, a kernel-mode related driver, being the biggest culprit. Because of the bug's severity, Microsoft is recommending that anyone who updated go and uninstall a couple of the specific updates, or rollback using Windows Restore.

    The updates that should be uninstalled are:

    2982791 MS14-045: Description of the security update for kernel-mode drivers: August 12, 2014
    2970228 Update to support the new currency symbol for the Russian ruble in Windows
    2975719 August 2014 update rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2
    2975331 August 2014 update rollup for Windows RT, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012

    You can uninstall these updates in much the same way you uninstall any app; the difference is that once you're in the "Programs and Features" section, you'll need to click on "View installed updates" on the left. While it's mostly recommended that you uninstall 2982791, you may wish to uninstall the others as well, just in case.


  • #80
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    I have this monitor.

    Thinking of selling it and going 4K. But there's one big issue - the monitor has an entire line of dead pixels running down in around the left-middle area. It looks obvious on web pages etc, but in games I don't really even notice it anymore. In general in fact I don't really mind it.

    Just wondering what you reckon would be a fair price to ask for it given the circumstances. I was thinking about €180.


  • #81
    glynf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    That must be less than 1-2 years old?:confused:

    I think I read AOC have a 3 year warranty? You might find it difficult to shift with a line of dead pixels, perhaps drop AOC an email?

    Edit: warranty info here.


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  • #82
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Interesting actually. I bought it pre-owned so I figure I'm out of luck.


  • #83
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    Worth a look. I might be interested, but not with a bunch of dead pixels, unfortunately.


  • #84
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    Baked.noodle wrote: »
    Windows 8.1 Update Crippling PCs With BSOD, Microsoft Suggests You Roll Back

    I stopped updating the day they broke my audio drivers. Took me ages to figure it out.


  • #85
    VenomIreland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,928 ✭✭✭VenomIreland


    I was wondering why I wasn't getting any updates for the Off-Topic thread in the past 2 weeks :rolleyes:


  • #86
    rd1izb7lvpuksx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 260 ✭✭rd1izb7lvpuksx


    I just started a thread about this, but maybe someone here could help. I need to buy an LGA1150 motherboard in Dublin tomorrow, if at all possible. Would anyone have any ideas where to look?


  • #87
    glynf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    Unlikely harvey norman/PC world will stock-best option is to try a few of the smaller PC repair places, there are (were?) a few on Camden St. Quick search online & hit the phone would be your best bet. Alternatively maybe give a look on Adverts.ie or done deal etc. for one in the Dublin area.


  • #88
    Rebel Rebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭Rebel Rebel


    I am hoping to strip down my pc to finally install a new psu to resolve the failing to boot up issue have been happening for the the last few months, and give it a bit of a clean.

    my question is what should i use to clean the old thermal paste off the CPU and cooler, that would be readily available in most towns?


  • #89
    glynf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    Isopropyl Alcohol from Maplins would do the job. Give it a rub with a few Q-tips and wipe it clean with a lint free cloth. I used the cleaning cloth that comes with glasses form Specsavers and it did the job nicely. Another option is to use a coffee filter as it is also lint free, never tried it though (espresso ftw :) )


  • #90
    papu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭papu


    glynf wrote: »
    Isopropyl Alcohol from Maplins would do the job. Give it a rub with a few Q-tips and wipe it clean with a lint free cloth. I used the cleaning cloth that comes with glasses form Specsavers and it did the job nicely. Another option is to use a coffee filter as it is also lint free, never tried it though (espresso ftw :) )

    Get nail varnish remover from poundworld , or steal some of your mum/sis , works just as well and is much cheaper!


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  • #91
    glynf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    I read that Nail varnish has all kinds of ****e in it apart from acetone, inc. mineral oils which can cause corrosion/pitting of metal. Not sure if it would make any difference if it was rubbed off straight away, wouldn't chance it personally.


  • #92
    VenomIreland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,928 ✭✭✭VenomIreland


    Rebel Rebel wrote: »
    I am hoping to strip down my pc to finally install a new psu to resolve the failing to boot up issue have been happening for the the last few months, and give it a bit of a clean.

    my question is what should i use to clean the old thermal paste off the CPU and cooler, that would be readily available in most towns?

    I use Isopropanol for cleaning thermal paste (and almost anything else related to electronics). I got 600ml off my local pharmacy recently for €10, 70%. I've also had success with "Sticky Stuff Remover" but this seems to leave an odd smell for a while.


  • #93
    papu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭papu


    glynf wrote: »
    I read that Nail varnish has all kinds of ****e in it apart from acetone, inc. mineral oils which can cause corrosion/pitting of metal. Not sure if it would make any difference if it was rubbed off straight away, wouldn't chance it personally.

    Probably best to use Isopropyl alcohol so,
    Never had issues with the NVR i use but yeah best not to chance it.


  • #94
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    I've used white spirits on numerous occassions over the past 10 years to no ill effect. :P


  • #95
    Baked.noodle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭Baked.noodle


    I got ArctiClean cheap on Ebay and it's great stuff. There is a thermal paste remover and some sort of polish. It smells strongly of citrus.


  • #96
    Rebel Rebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭Rebel Rebel


    Right, not long finished putting my rig back together, i used Isopropyl Alcohol which i picked up from the local pharmacy 500ml for less that a tenner. It was easy enough in the end.

    In the old off topic thread i posted in June I was having issues with my PC starting after a power cut. Brian and Glynf recommended changing the PSU. I took until now to get the job done, and i am pleased to say it appears to have do the trick. 3 successful booths so far, as i and not long finished.

    Thanks again lads.


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  • #97
    nesf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,645 ✭✭✭✭nesf


    http://www.pcworld.com/article/2600325/intel-turns-its-attention-to-desktop-performance-unveils-8-core-haswell-e-processor.html

    I can't possibly justify a 6 core processor to myself, never mind an 8 core, but oh, my, think of the occasional video transcoding speeds I'd attain!!


  • #98
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    What are people's thoughts on X99, after having looked at reviews, etc.?

    Personally I think it's cool that we now have a couple of cheap-ish 6-core options (maybe that'll trickle down into the mainstream socket, though probably not), but it's ridiculously expensive.

    You're looking at around €800 all told to upgrade, and it just doesn't offer that much of a bump over Haswell at the moment, when looking at the 5820K.


  • #99
    McSasquatch II
    Closed Accounts Posts: 477 ✭✭McSasquatch II


    The prices are about what most people were expecting/predicting though? CPUs are a little pricier than their IB-E counterparts which was expected due to the increase in cores/threads. DDR4 was always going to cost more at the start of it's life-cycle, and mobos are about the same as X79 were. Still a lot of money compared to a Z97 set-up though, true enough.

    I'm trying to get a new build done this year, maybe early next year, and I want X99 as I think it'll last me a year or two longer than Z97. But I'll be coming from an E8400, so anything would seem like a monstrous performance gain!


  • #100
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,929 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    nesf wrote: »
    http://www.pcworld.com/article/2600325/intel-turns-its-attention-to-desktop-performance-unveils-8-core-haswell-e-processor.html

    I can't possibly justify a 6 core processor to myself, never mind an 8 core, but oh, my, think of the occasional video transcoding speeds I'd attain!!

    From gamers perspective: "Meh" :p


  • #101
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,929 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    By he way. Nvidia will be branding Next gen Gpus as 9 series now... Out in retail around 17th of September. They planning on launching 980 and 970, which is good. I doubt I will ever go with highest end Gpu again and 970 would hit the sweet spot upgrading from 680. Thats of course if 9 series any good.


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