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ShadowHearth · 02-04-2012 10:02PM

I can't afford g27 just yet ( can't justify it ), but controller would be handy. I am itching to play some shift 2 and test drive ( new one ). Played some with keyboard, but got to the stage, where I can't properly control fast cars.

marco_polo · 02-04-2012 10:35PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Indeed, amd there is no surround, it's just slapped on there amd viewing angle should be terrible...

Anyway, anyone know what delivery method complet is using amd how long do they take to deliver?! Ask I'm other thread, but no response. Btw are the Xbox controllers fr pc are the best to get? Or some Logitech are better? Can't play my racing games at all with dm keyboard.

Pretty sure An Post handles all Komplett deliveries these days.

EDIT: BTW You have an Xbox already don't you? If so this is your new best friend.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000MGVAAQ/ref=dp_cp_ob_vg_h__title_0

ShadowHearth · 03-04-2012 06:40AM

marco_polo wrote: »

Pretty sure An Post handles all Komplett deliveries these days.

EDIT: BTW You have an Xbox already don't you? If so this is your new best friend.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000MGVAAQ/ref=dp_cp_ob_vg_h__title_0

I have like 3 Xbox controllers which have a layer of dust lol. Thought Xbox USB controller is 19.99 on amazon too, so I might aswel get that one, cheers man.

deano546 · 03-04-2012 09:20PM

Does anybody else have an Asrock z68 pro3 gen3 and a Fractal R3? Got mine today and the HD audio lead from the case isn't long enough to reach the Hd audio port on the mobo, could I get an extender?

Genghiz Cohen · 03-04-2012 10:54PM

deano546 wrote: »

Does anybody else have an Asrock z68 pro3 gen3 and a Fractal R3? Got mine today and the HD audio lead from the case isn't long enough to reach the Hd audio port on the mobo, could I get an extender?

Just installed a Sabretooth into a R3. Same thing.
Luckily I have a sound card with those connections and it fit nicely

marco_polo · 03-04-2012 11:52PM

deano546 wrote: »

Does anybody else have an Asrock z68 pro3 gen3 and a Fractal R3? Got mine today and the HD audio lead from the case isn't long enough to reach the Hd audio port on the mobo, could I get an extender?

Thet certainly exist, although this is a little on the long side

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003BCMTYY/ref=asc_df_B003BCMTYY7272226?smid=A11V6WRCCP617O&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B003BCMTYY

deano546 · 04-04-2012 12:11AM

marco_polo wrote: »

deano546 wrote: »

Does anybody else have an Asrock z68 pro3 gen3 and a Fractal R3? Got mine today and the HD audio lead from the case isn't long enough to reach the Hd audio port on the mobo, could I get an extender?

Thet certainly exist, although this is a little on the long side

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003BCMTYY/ref=asc_df_B003BCMTYY7272226?smid=A11V6WRCCP617O&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B003BCMTYY

Thanks, got it sorted anyway, had to run it under the graphics card, now the problem is with one of my hard drives, I can't put the side panel on because both the cables of the power and sata connectors are sticking a bit out (I've heard sata cables are kind of fragile so I'm nervous to try and just force it).

Serephucus · 04-04-2012 12:19AM

You can bend it. Should be fine. The connectors can be a little weak, but the cable should be fine for bending or what have you.

Trevor451 · 04-04-2012 03:10AM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

I have like 3 Xbox controllers which have a layer of dust lol. Thought Xbox USB controller is 19.99 on amazon too, so I might aswel get that one, cheers man.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/designer-s-xbox-360-2-4ghz-wireless-controller-gaming-receiver-for-pc-black-56546

One for €8.42 including shipping. I have had the one off DX for quite a while now and it works perfectly (Third party device btw, not the same one that was linked above on Amazon but it works as well)

M00lers · 04-04-2012 12:18PM

Quick one for ye. When installing Win7 on SSD you change to AHCI in the BIOS, do you have to change it back to SATA after the installation or do you leave it on AHCI?

Serephucus · 04-04-2012 12:19PM

Leave as AHCI.

deconduo · 04-04-2012 02:48PM

6GB 7970s might be rolling out soon:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/23361/sapphire_hd_7970_toxic_sports_6gb_of_ram_factory_overclocked_slick_cooler/index.html

OCLab overclocked the card with its stock cooler and reached 1300MHz on the Core, and 1900MHz on the memory.

23361_04_sapphire_hd_7970_toxic_sports_6gb_of_ram_factory_overclocked_slick_cooler.jpg

Tea_Bag · 04-04-2012 02:50PM

yea I heard about one OC to 1337Mhz :cool:

ShadowHearth · 04-04-2012 03:00PM

why would you want 6gb Vram.... :rolleyes:

Connavar · 04-04-2012 03:05PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

why would you want 6gb Vram.... :rolleyes:

I think the question is why wouldn't you want it :P

Tea_Bag · 04-04-2012 03:10PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

why would you want 6gb Vram.... :rolleyes:

"640K ought to be enough for anybody." - Bill Gates (on RAM) 1981

Serephucus · 04-04-2012 03:18PM

Tea_Bag wrote: »

"640K ought to be enough for anybody." - Bill Gates (on RAM) 1981

And he'll forever be that guy. Forget Microsoft, he'll always just be the guy that though you would only ever need 640K of RAM.

Genghiz Cohen · 05-04-2012 11:10AM

I have €200 to spend on a graphics card, what do I get?

Burgo · 05-04-2012 11:30AM

Genghiz Cohen wrote: »

I have €200 to spend on a graphics card, what do I get?

See the last post in bargain alerts;

darconio wrote: »

The inno3D gtx 570 is actually 219 now!!

Plus the discount code, plus fatcheese cashback that's some serious saving

EDIT : The discount code is now PIXIEAPRIL8 for orders over 200€

Genghiz Cohen · 05-04-2012 01:59PM

Burgo wrote: »

See the last post in bargain alerts;

Any point in waiting for the 670 or something?

ShadowHearth · 05-04-2012 02:03PM

Genghiz Cohen wrote: »

Any point in waiting for the 670 or something?

670 won't be in 200eu range m8.

Genghiz Cohen · 05-04-2012 02:52PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

670 won't be in 200eu range m8.

Oh yeah of course, (I knew someone was gonna say that) but I was wondering if it's worth waiting until the rest of the 6 series is out.

Badly phrased on my part.

Burgo · 05-04-2012 02:58PM

Genghiz Cohen wrote: »

Any point in waiting for the 670 or something?

When are they due for release do you know?

Genghiz Cohen · 05-04-2012 03:01PM

Burgo wrote: »

When are they due for release do you know?

Had no idea until I cam across this ultra reliable info*

It looks like the €200 card will be of a similar performance to the 570 and will be released in the next like 2 months.

With that in mind the 570 looks mighty tempting...

*I'd be surprised if it were actually reliable.

Burgo · 05-04-2012 03:18PM

Genghiz Cohen wrote: »

Had no idea until I cam across this ultra reliable info*

It looks like the €200 card will be of a similar performance to the 570 and will be released in the next like 2 months.

With that in mind the 570 looks mighty tempting...

*I'd be surprised if it were actually reliable.

it is tempting :pac: are you in any particular rush to get a card? you *could* wait, and let this amazing offer slip through your fingers.

Genghiz Cohen · 05-04-2012 03:25PM

Burgo wrote: »

it is tempting :pac: are you in any particular rush to get a card? you *could* wait, and let this amazing offer slip through your fingers.

...bastard...

I'm not really, I've been using my 4870 happily for the last few years.
BF3 is the only game I've had to play on low since I got it.
But...

Burgo · 05-04-2012 03:40PM

Genghiz Cohen wrote: »

...bastard...

I'm not really, I've been using my 4870 happily for the last few years.
BF3 is the only game I've had to play on low since I got it.
But...

Listen, it sounds like you're having a tough time deciding, just send me your credit card details and i'll take care of it for you.

Genghiz Cohen · 05-04-2012 03:56PM

Burgo wrote: »

Listen, it sounds like you're having a tough time deciding, just send me your credit card details and i'll take care of it for you.

That's so nice of you!

dan_ep82 · 05-04-2012 04:21PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

why would you want 6gb Vram.... :rolleyes:

3 catleaps

Tea_Bag · 05-04-2012 11:19PM

so... z77 is here.

I'm a bit behind on the chipset, so anyone want to give me a quick summary on what the differences are between it and z68?
too lazy to read a full review...

to be specific, it looks like the asrock z77 extreme6 is a similar price to my z68 extreme4 gen3.

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