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PC Gaming Doom & Gloom Thread

I admit that PC gaming is going through some rough waters at the moment, and has been for some time. I think the immediate future will be decided by the 'new wave' of dx10 games ? Crysis and the like. If they succeed in revitalising PC gaming, then it'll be business as usual. Downtimes don't...
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- Post #319
- Aug 18, 2007
- Forum: PC Games
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My new Nokia N95... Better than iPhone ?

The point is ? and nearly every review has made this clear ? while the iPhone does nothing overly new per-se, it's a phone/PDA/device that people actually want to use. Sure, Windows Mobile and Palm may have had all the features, but why do you think they aren't exactly wildly popular? I for one...
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- Post #6
- Jul 3, 2007
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Great game companies during the glory days of PC Gaming,

:D Still not completely former, but hell yea. Probably the games I love most: Old Bungie Marathon (all three), Myth I and II (especially II) Ambrosia Escape Velocity (especially Nova) I think an interesting question is who, out of the glory-days devs mentioned, still makes...
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- Post #25
- May 18, 2007
- Forum: Windows
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My system officially sucks!

If you have a CRT ? or are willing to drop resolutions on your LCD ? that can run more than you think. I have a friend who has a similar setup (same gfx card, 3500+, 1GB RAM) and plays: CoD2 (dx9), Halo, Company of Heroes, F.E.A.R., HL2 + Ep1, etc. It's all about dropping to 800x600 or...
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- Post #27
- Apr 30, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Call of Duty 4 Trailer!!!

And this is why I don't come to Anand for my game advice. Seriously, some people here have warped opinions when it comes to games... perfectly decent (if not downright great) games get rubbished to hell ? and I'm not just meaning CoD2. As far as CoD 4 goes, I'm eagerly awaiting it...
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- Post #16
- Apr 29, 2007
- Forum: Windows
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Half Life 2 "zombie" mods

Maybe this: http://features.moddb.com/302/zombie-master/ ? Review http://www.zombiemaster.org/ ? Site Haven't played it, but looks kinda zombie-ish.
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- Post #5
- Apr 28, 2007
- Forum: Windows
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I can afford a E228WFP Dell 22"

Heh, a fair few NZers on the forums (myself included). I'm looking at the Samsung 206BW (20")... I'd appreciate any advice regarding that monitor. I know about the whole A vs S panel thing (applies to the 226BW as well), but as I'll be buying from a friend in the business I'm fairly sure he...
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- Post #6
- Apr 13, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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LCD Buyer's Guide

xtknight, my budget has increased enough for me to consider a better monitor... I quite like the idea of widescreen, so I'm looking at 20"+ monitors. I get the impression this is your territory :P. Reviews seem quite positive about the Samsung 206BW...
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- Post #3,846
- Apr 12, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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AA+HDR Not working in oblivion on 8800GTS?

So another annoying question: Does this work in Vista?
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- Post #30
- Apr 5, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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AA+HDR Not working in oblivion on 8800GTS?

I'm slightly confused ? Do you mean both the "XTreme-G 100.95 drivers" and the 97.92+? And is the procedure the same for XP and Vista?
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- Post #15
- Apr 3, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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LCD Buyer's Guide

While not comprehensive, this gives you a good idea of what's available in 17": http://www.ascent.co.nz/Category.aspx?majorcatID=36 A few of the more prominent brands from that site: Philips 170B7CB, 17" LCD, 1280x1024, DVI, Speakers, Black 170P6ES, 17" LCD, 1280x1024, DVI, Speakers...
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- Post #3,813
- Apr 3, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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AA+HDR Not working in oblivion on 8800GTS?

Can someone confirm that AA+HDR with an 8800 definitely does work in Oblivion (with the appropriate drivers)? It's just that I know many people who think it doesn't.
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- Post #11
- Apr 3, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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LCD Buyer's Guide

A fellow student! I'm at VUW btw (I'll take my chances with the resident AT stalkers). I've applied for student allowance, but it won't be very much p/w for me. Still... :D Yea, the lack of some really good models is frustrating. Ok, back on topic!
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- Post #3,810
- Apr 2, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

I envy you if you can afford NZ$630 odd. I'm more in the $300-$400NZ range. Our isolation isn't as bad with internal hardware, at least I don't notice too much. But monitors seem really limited :/
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- Post #3,808
- Apr 2, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Thanks xtknight ? Ah, I was wondering about that, but didn't know if the 740B would have the same issues. Seems more than likely though. Don't worry, I'm not about to rush out and buy anything! Still in the planning stage for my new rig. :)
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- Post #3,806
- Apr 1, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

The choice seems to be quite limited here in New Zealand, although I could probably arrange something if need be. Does anyone know if the Samsung Syncmaster 740B is a decent monitor? That's more readily available, and I do like Samsung as a brand. EDIT: Oh, and the prices for 19", while...
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- Post #3,799
- Mar 31, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Hello, Apologies if this is lited somewhere and I missed it, but could someone tell me the 'best' 17" LCDs for gaming? As with the recommendations in the guide, but 17". Thanks!
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- Post #3,794
- Mar 31, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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Belmont banned smoking everywhere

Seeing as you seem so concerned with 'independent peer-reviewed' studies, here's a list which for the most part fills those criteria: http://www.no-smoke.org/pdf/SHSBibliography.pdf You're telling me that those 60+ pages of independent studies are all entirely wrong? If so, seeing as I've...
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- Post #135
- Dec 12, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Belmont banned smoking everywhere

My worry is that these days it seems impossible to prove anything. Or rather, it's easy to prove something, but impossible to have people accept it. I'm thinking Global Warming, Pollution, Smoking, hell, even Evolution! It seems to come from the ease in which people can point out minor...
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- Post #130
- Dec 12, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Belmont banned smoking everywhere

I'm going to get myself some lunch, so I'll run with you there.
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- Post #127
- Dec 12, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Belmont banned smoking everywhere

Oh very nice. Sit on the fence and say "oh, I don't actually have an opinion, I just have an extravagant belief that it's all a slippery slope", and expect me to provide copious evidence. Debates are a two-way affair ? if you want to criticise my arguments please do it from a credible position...
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- Post #125
- Dec 12, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Belmont banned smoking everywhere

I'd much prefer to be a newbie than an idiot. Please don't try to patronise me without refuting my argument. I don't care how much you've argued the issue, it's fundamentally important to what's being argued here. Do you think the ban was instigated just for the hell of it? I admit...
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- Post #119
- Dec 12, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Belmont banned smoking everywhere

Most people here seem to think smoking is as undeniable a right as breathing... Just because it has been the norm for a good part of history doesn't make it an intrinsic personal freedom. Sexism and racism fell into that category too (not the same thing of course, but you get my drift)...
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- Post #116
- Dec 12, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Quake 4 is 'everything' Doom3 should have been

Eh? If we're judging entirely on technical aspects, surely the F.E.A.R. engine gives the D3 engine a good hiding? But I still think HL2 (and instalments) are better, because Source is so much more versatile. Anyway, didn't Quake 4 get average reviews? I played it for a few minutes and wasn't...
- Mogget
- Post #68
- Sep 2, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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When gaming and you're stumped how long do you persist before GameFAQsing?

Save. Reload. Reload. Reload. Save a bit later. Reload. Reload. Reloadx99999. FAQ.
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- Post #4
- Jan 17, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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Finally got my 30" going. For those who wanted to see the 24" side by side...here you go.

Don't be silly. Your dreaming. In a second you'll wake up and have only the 19" CRT.
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- Post #29
- Jan 16, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Is BF2 a FPS?

Nope, it's an MMORPG. You choose what role you want to play (sniper, medic, etc.) then the better you do, the more levels you go up. It's also an RTS, as in commander mode you get a top-down view of the battlefield, directing the troops that way. Oh yeah, it's also a racing game. Just...
- Mogget
- Post #4
- Jan 15, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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Samsung 730BF

Ok, But in the actual visual quality of the moitor I'm a bit confused. When people who have the monitor read about the "light, almost white, trails follow behind the mouse cursor and moving windows" they say WTF? It would be great if anyone who has the 730BF, or has used it, would post...
- Mogget
- Post #3
- Jan 15, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Samsung 730BF

I am considering the Samsung 730BF, but the "LCD Buyer's Guide" links to an article by Xbit, which says it has serious problems. http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/other/display/response-compensation_15.html This I would be happy to accept, if it wasn't for the many other reviews that make...
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- Thread
- Jan 15, 2006
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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7900 what-have-you probable release date?

Would it be wiser to wait for the new cards, or to get the 7800GT now? I would never buy a card at release prices, so it would probably mean another few months after at least. Are they meant to be way faster than the 7800 series?
- Mogget
- Post #7
- Jan 13, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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7900 what-have-you probable release date?

The curse of hardware shopping. Always something tantalising just beyond your fingertips...
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- Post #3
- Jan 13, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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7900 what-have-you probable release date?

Does anyone have a clue when the new cards will be released? Just wondering because I will be getting a 7800GT in a week or two. If the release date is soon enough, would it be worth waiting? Even for the price drop inevitable for 7800GTs? Thanks.
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- Thread
- Jan 13, 2006
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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~~~ AnandTech Forums Happy Holidays Thread ~~~

Awesome poem! Happy Holidays all.
- Mogget
- Post #4
- Dec 22, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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DVI vs. Analog

Thank you all for the replies, especially Rockhound1 for your summary. Hmm.. It looks as if DVI is rather important. I guess I'll have to do some research into its effect on 17" screens. I will be getting a 7800GT so I will certainly have a graphics card that can cope. So far I'm...
- Mogget
- Post #9
- Dec 22, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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DVI vs. Analog

Samsung 740N Samsung 740B As far as I can tell, the only difference between these two monitors is that the 740B has DVI, while the 740N only has Analog. However the price difference is $50 (New Zealand dollars). Could someone please outline the desirable features of DVI to me? I have...
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- Thread
- Dec 22, 2005
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Xbox 360 games..

Hey, I'm a homeless guy, and I don't appreciate your derogatory comments. *waits for instant uproar and general hilarity to die down* My cardboard box has Cable. Honest.
- Mogget
- Post #6
- Dec 18, 2005
- Forum: Windows
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Samsung 740N for gaming?

Ok thanks! I have confidence in Samsung, especially after seeing some Samsung LCDs on display in a store. They were very impressive.
- Mogget
- Post #8
- Dec 14, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Samsung 740N for gaming?

Unfortunately, Dell is in New Zealand. ;) I'm sure they make good LCDs.
- Mogget
- Post #6
- Dec 14, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Samsung 740N for gaming?

Sigh... Read my post again, the brackets mention it's a New Zealand site ? therefore it has New Zealand dollars. If you have any experience/knowledge with the LCD I'd be glad to hear it.
- Mogget
- Post #3
- Dec 13, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Samsung 740N for gaming?

Does anyone know how well this LCD performs for gaming? Samsung in general seem very good, but I'm after this model in particular: http://www.ascent.co.nz/ProductSpecification.aspx?ItemID=343051 (ignore the pricing, it's a New Zealand site) Any info much appreciated.
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- Thread
- Dec 13, 2005
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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