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ShadowHearth · 21-03-2013 05:35PM

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0015RWV3G/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0ERXSX10BEYYH2XAW4YG&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=358549767&pf_rd_i=468294

what about this bad boy guys? Is there anything similar to it, but just a bit less cramped up?

Cherry g80 looks nice, but it is massive! i need something a lot smaller then that!

BloodBath · 21-03-2013 05:47PM

What about the cm-storm I listed?

Damo 2k9 · 21-03-2013 06:06PM

Wow, after them receiving my payment on the 20th im really impressed with the delivery time

Im hoping I get it tomorrow considering it should be in ireland tonight (hopefully), but then again im not getting my hopes up :pac:

N64 · 21-03-2013 06:10PM

Seems like UPS are way better than DHL packet post that HWVS used to use.

Still no sign of my headphones from amazon germany :mad: Amazon state that if I do not recivie it tomorrow , I will be sent a new pair. DHL tracking still says that the electronic info has been sent to them, but its not been picked up?

FlyingIrishMan · 21-03-2013 06:20PM

This is one I like: http://www.scan.ie/products/cooler-master-cm-storm-quickfire-rapid-mechanical-cherry-black-mx-gaming-keyboard

Its got black keys though, they do stock a brown key version as well but its oos at the moment.

There is a bigger version which I like better as it comes with a wrist rest and has brown key switches instead:
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/cooler-master-cm-storm-trigger-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-backlit-brown-cherry-mx-switch-keys

Damo 2k9 · 21-03-2013 06:28PM

Go all out and get one of these bad boys

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/
Fully customisable haha

ShadowHearth · 21-03-2013 06:35PM

BloodBath wrote: »

What about the cm-storm I listed?

Aye, looks not bad, but i got a very bad experience with CM products. The Sentinel CM mouse was biggest pile of crap i ever bought, was not cheap too!

Any other place to get that though? I am just not in the mood to deal with scan.co.uk. Sick of making new accounts just to order stuff. Plus they charge for delivery.

BloodBath · 21-03-2013 06:44PM

Amazon is free delivery. It wasn't scan I linked.

Sarz91 · 21-03-2013 07:15PM

Seems pretty cool. You guys probably know all this but thought I'd post it here.

ShadowHearth · 21-03-2013 08:50PM

BloodBath wrote: »

Amazon is free delivery. It wasn't scan I linked.

Ifthey have listed super saver delivery thing. If not you pay for it. Plus it is not sld by amazon, but by other seller.

BloodBath · 22-03-2013 04:10AM

I found these. Seems like a good keyboard and it's available in whatever cherry switch type you want. No browns it seems though

Black

Blue

Red

Review

Vicxas · 22-03-2013 09:59AM

Has anyone had any dealings with Scan? My order with them seems to have gotten stuck in Birmingham for a week now.... is this normal with them?

M00lers · 22-03-2013 10:22AM

Vicxas wrote: »

Has anyone had any dealings with Scan? My order with them seems to have gotten stuck in Birmingham for a week now.... is this normal with them?

They are usually very quick. In my experience 2 or 3 days is the norm.

TerrorFirmer · 22-03-2013 12:43PM

7770's sold, 7850 crossfire here I come!

TerrorFirmer · 22-03-2013 02:43PM

Using the integrated HD4000 now for the moment. Black Ops is actually playable....at 800x600 everything low.

ShadowHearth · 22-03-2013 03:53PM

BloodBath wrote: »

I found these. Seems like a good keyboard and it's available in whatever cherry switch type you want. No browns it seems though

Black

Blue

Red

Review

I like that, it would be perfect actually. Ebay though... grrr. turns out about 75eu for red ones so. not a bit too high for nameless keyboard?

tuxy · 22-03-2013 04:02PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

I like that, it would be perfect actually. Ebay though... grrr. turns out about 75eu for red ones so. not a bit too high for nameless keyboard?

It's 75 + duty and VAT

ED E · 22-03-2013 04:08PM

He's got a DAS so good point of reference. Though anyone who has a katana in their room....

Squaredude · 22-03-2013 04:27PM

Vicxas wrote: »

Has anyone had any dealings with Scan? My order with them seems to have gotten stuck in Birmingham for a week now.... is this normal with them?

I ordered from them last Friday and got my stuff on Wednesday morning.I'd say give them a ring and see whats going on.

BloodBath · 22-03-2013 04:53PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

I like that, it would be perfect actually. Ebay though... grrr. turns out about 75eu for red ones so. not a bit too high for nameless keyboard?

Seems to be solid anyway. Everything is built in china. I doubt the parts used are any different. I can't find anything else with the keypad removed except maybe the thermaltake one that's around the same price.

It's a pity he doesn't mention which online retailer has them. It might be cheaper.

You would think they would be cheaper, reduced size, less switches but no.

The qpad looks the best value but it's just too big.

deejer · 22-03-2013 05:22PM

anyone here willing to part with a wireless sony PS3 controller. My one has decided to give up on me (granted after a good few years). See them in argos for Eur65 :eek:. My old console isnt even worth that!

BloodBath · 22-03-2013 06:12PM

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Sony-PS3-SIXAXIS-Wireless-Controller-PLAYSTATION-3-/251249194843?pt=UK_AudioVisualElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Headphones&hash=item3a7f9e775b#ht_685wt_1398

thewheel2.0 · 22-03-2013 06:40PM

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Using the integrated HD4000 now for the moment. Black Ops is actually playable....at 800x600 everything low.

I'm back on HD4000 cause I'm in the middle of RMAing my HD7870 OC, many indie games are surprisingly playable. Open world games like Saints Row are completely unplayable with all settings on the lowest!

Headshot · 22-03-2013 09:48PM

lads any good mkv to avi converter?

Squeaky the Squirrel · 22-03-2013 10:23PM

Headshot wrote: »

lads any good mkv to avi converter?

http://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_video_free/#b
http://www.freemake.com/how_to/how_to_convert_mkv_to_avi_mp4

They'd be the two biggies. Try them first anyway.

Serephucus · 22-03-2013 10:34PM

Just for reference Shadow, the CM Storms are built in the same factory as Filco's keyboard, and by all accounts, the book can be judged by the cover there (i.e. they're rock solid)

Sarz91 · 22-03-2013 11:06PM

Just overclocking my 3570K. I'm up to around 4.2 by just increasing the CPU multiplier setting the offset to +0.005v and the turbo boost to +0.004v. Running prime for 30 minutes I'm getting 58 degrees load. Is this the right way of doing it?

BloodBath · 22-03-2013 11:15PM

Yep. I can't remember if you can disable that turbo or not but if you can then do. It's pointless. That's about the max you will get at stock voltage. Temps are still fine. You have a good 10-15c to play around with. 4.5 - 4.6 shouldn't be a problem.

Sarz91 · 22-03-2013 11:20PM

BloodBath wrote: »

Yep. I can't remember if you can disable that turbo or not but if you can then do. It's pointless. That's about the max you will get at stock voltage. Temps are still fine. You have a good 10-15c to play around with. 4.5 - 4.6 shouldn't be a problem.

I was reading a few guides and most said to just leave it on. Just out of curiosity, what settings do you, personally, run prime under?

BloodBath · 22-03-2013 11:29PM

I usually just set min FTT to 4096 and max the same. The small ones don't give the proc too much breathing room to cool down.

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