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Sephiroth_dude · 16-12-2013 07:09PM

nesf wrote: »

I'd go with, original anti-static sleeve wrapped in bubble wrap, in the original box in a larger box. No I don't trust couriers. :P

The PC came built though you see,so don't have any of that stuff,I did buy a box and roll of bubble wrap though and was gonna just put a load of crunched up paper in the box.

What do ye think ?

alex1997123 · 16-12-2013 07:12PM

justsomebloke wrote: »

ye the destination drive has to be a recognised samsung drive though or it won't work

Link please?

Baked.noodle · 16-12-2013 08:15PM

Danger781 wrote: »

I get relatively frequent screen tearing. Is this due to my overclock, or could it be something else?

It seems to have subsided a lot in the past two days as MSI Afterburner has expired (I don't know why, but haven't re-downloaded it yet)

I get screen tearing if I duplicate the screen over both my TV and monitor. Both are at 1080p with 60Hrz refresh rate. If I have two displays, with my monitor as my primary display and my TV as secondary, it works fine.

MRTULES · 16-12-2013 11:43PM

BloodBath wrote: »

Sharkoon skiller + perixx mx-2000 or sharkoon drakonia mouse is a good combo for around €45.

Got quoted these when I asked about budget mouse + keyboard.
I think I would like a back lit KB but only if it can be turned off. Anyone want to weigh in with some recommendations please?
As always any help is much appreciated.

raymix · 17-12-2013 12:04AM

DayZ Standalone Early Access is out, guys!!

http://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/221100/

deceit · 17-12-2013 12:07AM

raymix wrote: »

DayZ Standalone Early Access is out, guys!!

http://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/221100/

Bought as soon as I seen this, thanks

. Will play it tomorrow.

thewheel2.0 · 17-12-2013 12:09AM

raymix wrote: »

DayZ Standalone Early Access is out, guys!!

http://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/221100/

As is Just Cause 2 Multiplayer Mod, which is fantastic. The mod is free on steam you just have to own Just Cause 2 (Which is €2.99 at the moment - 80% off).

http://store.steampowered.com/app/259080/

6000 player servers! Watch the video on the steam page to get a sense of it

Baked.noodle · 17-12-2013 12:30AM

thewheel2.0 wrote: »

As is Just Cause 2 Multiplayer Mod, which is fantastic. The mod is free on steam you just have to own Just Cause 2 (Which is €2.99 at the moment - 80% off).

http://store.steampowered.com/app/259080/

6000 player servers! Watch the video on the steam page to get a sense of it

Had to buy this.

rd1izb7lvpuksx · 17-12-2013 12:33AM

MRTULES wrote: »

Got quoted these when I asked about budget mouse + keyboard.
I think I would like a back lit KB but only if it can be turned off. Anyone want to weigh in with some recommendations please?
As always any help is much appreciated.

I can't recommend a keyboard, but I can throw in against the Skiller. I bought one and replaced it after a week. One of the poorest keyboards I've used, lower on my scale than many laptop keyboards. In particular, the keypresses are extremely clunky. The software supplied is also disasterous, pulling context to it when the hardware keys are pressed.

Serephucus · 17-12-2013 01:22AM

Question for yas:

I've never kept track of it, so I'm not sure, but how much of a drop (if any) on computer parts is there after Christmas, with the sales and all?

Thinking of a 780 upgrade, with a few other bits. Wondering whether to order now or wait the few weeks.

game4it70 · 17-12-2013 01:46AM

Have to say i've never noticed any sort of sales or drop in prices after Christmas ever.

TerrorFirmer · 17-12-2013 02:21AM

Prices are pretty good right now. I got a 4670K on Amazon for 185 delivered yesterday, and a 290 for 363 delivered from Dabs last week. Can't see them dropping much further after Christmas...I think with the amount of online competition, when you shop around you always find bargains regardless of the time of year.

xtal191 · 17-12-2013 01:19PM

Its been a few years since I put together a pc. Does anyone have any good links to guides or videos?

Luck100 · 17-12-2013 02:20PM

xtal191 wrote: »

Its been a few years since I put together a pc. Does anyone have any good links to guides or videos?

Linus tech tips seems ok. I copied a system build from Tom's Hardware last year when I built mine, but they don't have video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roFb3TNePIg

SolvableKnave · 17-12-2013 03:59PM

xtal191 wrote: »

Its been a few years since I put together a pc. Does anyone have any good links to guides or videos?

I've been looking at Carey Holzman on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmWNCO9wSjzOz1UV8jCvIHA

Seaaan · 17-12-2013 04:07PM

SolvableKnave wrote: »

I've been looking at Carey Holzman on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmWNCO9wSjzOz1UV8jCvIHA

Something about the way he throws 500$ components around makes me not like him :rolleyes:

xtal191 · 17-12-2013 04:10PM

Thanks for the links!

SolvableKnave · 17-12-2013 04:33PM

Seaaan wrote: »

Something about the way he throws 500$ components around makes me not like him :rolleyes:

He does explain things simply enough, which I like, as I haven't built a machine in over 10 yrs (prob going back to 98/99)

Seaaan · 17-12-2013 05:29PM

Yeah, he explains things well, but don't do what he does in regards to handling..

Danger781 · 17-12-2013 05:34PM

Android programming is seriously confusing stuff lads..

I'm no stranger to Java by any means, but I haven't touched Android before.. Feeling slightly overwhelmed

rd1izb7lvpuksx · 17-12-2013 05:56PM

Danger781 wrote: »

Android programming is seriously confusing stuff lads..

I'm no stranger to Java by any means, but I haven't touched Android before.. Feeling slightly overwhelmed

There's a bit of a learning curve alright. Are you following a book?

Danger781 · 17-12-2013 06:00PM

Amanda Ashy Flutist wrote: »

There's a bit of a learning curve alright. Are you following a book?

No, but you're the second person to recommend one.. I've read one or two 'basics' guides and watched a few youtube clips but I'm still stumped on how to start.

I didn't think it would be this confusing, since I have experience in Java. It's for my final year project.

Monotype · 17-12-2013 06:34PM

I found this guy to be very good for the basics. If you're familiar with arrays and variables, you can probably skip over parts of it but see how the new syntax fits in with android.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajQ2-K1yeH8&list=PLLnpHn493BHF33bSvIA0ySchxXkrib8TK

rd1izb7lvpuksx · 17-12-2013 06:38PM

Danger781 wrote: »

No, but you're the second person to recommend one.. I've read one or two 'basics' guides and watched a few youtube clips but I'm still stumped on how to start.

I didn't think it would be this confusing, since I have experience in Java. It's for my final year project.

I'd say go a for book, so. I used an O'Reilly book and the SDK/ADK docs to get up to speed. I was working on the hardware side, though, so I don't know if it's the best solution for app development. Also, I think some people prefer the actual books, but they're probably not necessary.

Danger781 · 17-12-2013 07:14PM

Monotype wrote: »

I found this guy to be very good for the basics. If you're familiar with arrays and variables, you can probably skip over parts of it but see how the new syntax fits in with android.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajQ2-K1yeH8&list=PLLnpHn493BHF33bSvIA0ySchxXkrib8TK

He's quite helpful actually. Thanks.

Shame it's done on a mac but it seems pretty much the same anyway.

Danger781 · 17-12-2013 09:21PM

Wooo I made a button

Serephucus · 18-12-2013 01:40AM

Just got an email from GeForce Advisory Panel. I've filled out four or five surveys for them in the past year. Their findings of all those reasonably thorough surveys?

"The most anticipated game of the year is: Battlefield 4!"
and
"Almost all of our participants are aware of SHIELD."

Good job NVIDIA, good job.

I'm ordering some watercooling junk, and Specialtech are all out of 1/2-3/4 clear tubing (that isn't ridiculous). Anyone have any spare?

Wossack · 18-12-2013 01:46PM

alex1997123 wrote: »

Link please?

http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/samsungssd/downloads.html

Data Migration Software - though again to preface, Ive not used it before

Quick review on its use:

http://www.storagereview.com/samsung_magician_42_and_data_migration_2_overview

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 18-12-2013 03:23PM

Wossack wrote: »

http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/samsungssd/downloads.html

Data Migration Software - though again to preface, Ive not used it before

Quick review on its use:

http://www.storagereview.com/samsung_magician_42_and_data_migration_2_overview

I have used Samsung Magician and its was flawless. Only works for samsung drives but I remember thinks how perfectly simple and fast it all was.

Gumbi · 18-12-2013 03:32PM

Esme Immense Dachshund wrote: »

I have used Samsung Magician and its was flawless. Only works for samsung drives but I remember thinks how perfectly simple and fast it all was.

Would it work for my Crucial (M4 ---> my new EVO)?

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