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    LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars - SecuROM issue

    You could try loading up one of the old disc emulators like Daemon tools. That's how ISO mounting and SecuROM emulation was done back in the day. I haven't used a tool like that in probably 10 years though, so YMMV.
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    Question Picking the Best 4k Monitor for flight simulation

    You can try looking here for a more technical comparison of monitors. https://www.tftcentral.co.uk/selector.htm It sounds like you're mostly interested in static contrast ratio, so I suggest looking at some of the VA panels. The main downside to this resource is that they don't index very well...
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    Poll: Your gaming control scheme?

    Tribes 2 introduced me to ESDF and I never looked back. Having an extra column of buttons can be a huge advantage. I prefer inverted mouse for anything that flies, but otherwise use standard mouse.
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    Discussion GPUs should be reviewed on an AMD 3900X AND intel 9900K system

    I'm surprised that this didn't get more attention, so I'm throwing my hat in here :) I agree with the OP on this. In the Bulldozer era, this obviously wasn't a concern, but with threads like this one cropping up and showing potential differences in GPU performance between platforms, we should...
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    I've been invaded by aliens. RTX 2080 Ti *Updated 5/6*

    I realize this is an academic point, but FWIW: Voltage is a measure of difference in charge. Lowering voltage on one component (such as the "core") without accounting for nearby voltages (such as memory) can actually cause current to increase or even attempt to flow in the wrong direction...
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    Nvidia ,Rtx2080ti,2080,(2070 review is now live!) information thread. Reviews and prices

    In computer science, there is almost always a trade off between performance and quality. It is perfectly valid to compare different implementations so long as you take both of these factors into account. SSAA, for instance, is widely regarded as the best quality for still scenes, but also...
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    Nvidia ,Rtx2080ti,2080,(2070 review is now live!) information thread. Reviews and prices

    I don't really understand the hate towards DLSS. It's clearly not ideal, but even SSAA introduces "softened" image artifacts. If you personally don't like the visual artifacts of DLSS, then why not simply ignore the feature? NVIDIA hasn't taken any existing AA method away from consumers, nor...
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    Ray tracing the new "physX"?

    I think we agree on that point. It's specifically the re-use of low level code that I was disputing. Where I think we don't agree is which force is more influential in the context of innovation. In that regard, I would broadly claim the following: 1) Rasterization innovations on consoles are...
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    Ray tracing the new "physX"?

    In a phrase, "Console Specific." In theory, the same practices could be implemented for specific PC hardware configurations, but that isn't done due to the highly diverse ecosystem of PC hardware and the relatively high cost of development for such code paths. DX12 / Metal / Vulcan helps to...
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    Ray tracing the new "physX"?

    That's a reasonable position. However, tessellation was still used selectively in games shortly after its release even though the current-gen consoles did not support it. Considerable optimization was done on the latest-and-greatest PC platforms, which then made it easier for consoles to adopt...
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    Tensor Processing Units (TPU) for Consumers; The next big thing?

    Indeed. Fundamentally, "Deep Learning" is just a training technique for AI compute units (in this case, tensor cores). Strictly speaking, it doesn't address any problem beyond that. In computer science, there is always a trade off between memory and compute to solve a given problem.They...
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    Ray tracing the new "physX"?

    I'm not sure that consoles have ever been a driver for enhancing rasterization / pushing new features. Instead, devs seem to prefer using low level coding and specialized paths to produce acceptable results on anemic hardware. By "abandonment" I was thinking more along the lines of complete...
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    Tensor Processing Units (TPU) for Consumers; The next big thing?

    It might be possible to use deep learning to optimize RT in a similar way as it is used in AA. For instance, you could train the driver to dynamically adjust the number of rays / bounces that need to be cast to light a given scene based on data generated from rendering similar scenes in the...
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    Ray tracing the new "physX"?

    Yep - While I still expect the occasional feature or optimization to be released in the next 5-10 years, rasterization techniques will gradually begin to stagnate. RT will become a focal point for gaming benchmarks very shortly after the hardware becomes available, which will begin the process...
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    Ray tracing the new "physX"?

    RT is a significant and (IMO) inevitable paradigm shift in real-time rendering. RT has always been the gold standard for image quality in offline rendering, and the only reason it wasn't commonly used at the very beginning of real-time 3D was its massive compute costs. I still remember playing...
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    Does the RTX series create an openning for AMD?

    I think this is an important point in the context of the future. IMO: RT <> Hairworks RT == Tessellation I fully expect the same behavior from Nvidia here as we saw with Tessellation (that is to say, "optimizing" ray counts in green titles), since they have an early lead on hardware support...
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    Nvidia ,Rtx2080ti,2080,2070, information thread. Reviews and prices September 14.

    With regards to FE releases, there's also the component of reviews. By releasing the FE cards first as a "halo" / "early adopter" card and waiting a few weeks / months to drop the reference edition, they solidify the FE performance level as the baseline in review charts. While this is no doubt...
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    Nvidia ,Rtx2080ti,2080,2070, information thread. Reviews and prices September 14.

    I sense that we may be overlooking something important: Where is the Titan? IIRC, Nvidia usually releases their Titan cards first, then non-TI, then TI. This launch hasn't gone down that way, and we also have had some interesting rebrands with RTX/GTX being moved around, so it's possible the...
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    Is There a SPY INSIDE yr HDD?

    A few things.... <politics> I appreciate the value in ones such as yourselves ringing the alarm that our rights are being infringed, our privacy invaded and our independence suppressed. However, on a personal level, I can't help but be cynical. Yelling about it only gets the attention...
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    Any good monitor calibrators in the $100 range?

    I'm kinda in the same boat here. I really demand proper contrast, gamma and accurate greyscale because I'm sensitive to blacks that look grey, and colors that are washed out. OTOH, I really don't care about gamut (sRGB is plenty) or color accuracy (<7 dE is plenty) because I'm not sensitive...
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    Cache SSD+HDD (like Intel SRT) for old system?

    In this case, I'm referring to source files. My earlier comment in regards to cache-hit rate was meant to imply that a highly generalized cache, such as the Windows built-in cache, will likely have a lower hit rate, since you can't cache everything. Contrast this to a utility like primo-cache...
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    Cache SSD+HDD (like Intel SRT) for old system?

    Heh, fun stuff. Always satisfying to see hardware put to good use. :thumbsup:
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    Cache SSD+HDD (like Intel SRT) for old system?

    Well, a cache is only as good as it's hit rate, which makes it notoriously unreliable for enhancing performance. There are some Windows features that work to mitigate that, but it's never a guarantee. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think primocache only targets volumes / files you specify...
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    Cache SSD+HDD (like Intel SRT) for old system?

    Here's some old, but still relevant information on file caching behavior in Windows: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb742613.aspx That being said, most of your questions are answered by the MSDN link that ashetos posted. Earlier in the thread, Cerb also posted a good illustration...
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    Resistor to quiet fans

    I hate to divert from the awesomeness of attempting to mod an MD enclosure, but what problem are we trying to solve, here? If noise is the chief concern, just yank out the disks and install them in a custom enclosure with an appropriate disk controller(s). If DAS level IO is required (or...
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    i5-760 to i5-4690K, worth the upgrade?

    I, too am running a very similar platform: i7-860 @ 3.2, 16GBs of ram and a GTX580. I also get stuttering / fps dips in SWTOR and GW2. To try to reduce my pain until I can upgrade my platform, I've done quite a bit of performance monitoring to try to work out the bottlenecks. Although I don't...
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    1x32GB RAM PC3L-8500R in Mac Pro 2013 possible??

    I'm certainly not an expert on mac, but most workstations don't support registered DIMMs out of the box. Can someone confirm if this is the case with the Mac Pro? Edit: Nevermind
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    Official AT Guild Wars 2 Guild Thread

    When I heard Kaineng was heading up the ladder, I didn't realize they were on our doorstep (I'm on TC). I log on to WvW this week and... Suprise: Kaineng! They were still trading blows with BG when I checked ~2 days ago. Too bad we'll probably be swapping out with FA in tier 3 come reset...
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    Skyrim and 30GB+ of mods and anime look

    Who are the authors? What content are you using? Simply saying it's not your work isn't enough if you re-post it. The authors that deserve credit aren't getting it unless you explicitly cite them AND forward the appropriate web traffic as AP suggested. I'm glad you're starting to see where...
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    Official AT Guild Wars 2 Guild Thread

    I ran fractals last night and can verify that it was patched. I saw the following changes work properly during the run: 1) Disconnect / Reconnect worked 2) Low fractal level players could join the max level of the group 3) 1 pseudo-exploit fixed to de-trivialize a boss 4) Rewards correctly...
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    Online backup recommendations?

    We have been looking at M$ azure blob storage for our larger backup files. They obviously won't ship you physical media if you need to restore quickly, but for our SLAs, it's not a big deal. As they are not a specialized backup provider, their prices are quite competitive. We haven't...
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    DRM:1, Legit Consumer:2, Dev: - Yet another story. (Updated: Happy endings for all)

    I disagree, but I doubt we will be able to come to a consensus given that both our stances are valid. It took me 3 weeks to get SOE support to reset my account so I could play planetside 2, and I consider that to be pretty good service as well since my circumstances were unusual (I couldn't...
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    oc g.skill tridentX with intel rig problems

    Huh? I've never heard of memory causing screen flicker.... Are you using the integrated graphics or a discreet card?
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    DRM:1, Legit Consumer:2, Dev: - Yet another story. (Updated: Happy endings for all)

    I concede that it sounds implausible, but my own experience makes me cynical. Ultimately, it's not who he's claiming to be, it's what he's claiming to offer. It doesn't matter who it actually is, but a forum post by a random member is not a legally binding response to your issue. I'll believe...
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    DRM:1, Legit Consumer:2, Dev: - Yet another story. (Updated: Happy endings for all)

    This would go a long way to mending fences for me, even though I haven't purchased TL2 (yet?). However, we have no way of knowing if you actually work for Runic. Is there an official announcement on Runic's site you can reference? How should affected players go about obtaining said steam key?
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    DRM:1, Legit Consumer:2, Dev: - Yet another story. (Updated: Happy endings for all)

    Dang, this game was on my list to purchase, but if Runic won't help you (and others like you) then they won't receive a dime from me.
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    How settings affect Microstutter in Skyrim - HD 7970

    Oh, I knew it was there, I just wasn't sure if that was the setting you were referring to. Thank you for the info! I will do some tweaking when I get home. I find it very interesting that the number of frames the GPU tries to buffer has such a dramatic impact on average frame time. Perhaps...
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    How settings affect Microstutter in Skyrim - HD 7970

    I think so too. Nice work! :thumbsup: I admit I'm a bit of a n00b with nvinspector.... To which setting are you referring? Pre-rendered frames? I'd love to get more consistent frame times on my rig. If MS can be addressed even partially using 3rd party tools (not sure how third party...
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    Asking Ryan Smith of AT if a special examination could be done?

    I'm not sure who's saying these things. I've read the whole thread at this point and see no evidence of this (perhaps I've missed it?). I don't think anyone is calling your personal observations into question here. You believe they are comparable in "smoothness", and you are welcome to your...
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    Asking Ryan Smith of AT if a special examination could be done?

    I think the real question is: why are you opposed to it? Seeking knowledge is one of the driving forces of civilization. Many people have posted in this thread in the same pursuit. Enthusiasts want to know because they are enthusiastic. "Not a problem" is not a quantity that has meaning for...
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