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[DEAD] EVGA GTX480 1.5GB video card - $215FS@Tigerdirect

Definitely not a side grade. I went from dual 5870s to dual GTX 480s and the difference was substantial. I had three of these in tri-SLI at one point, but that rig was blowing the wind of hades out the back. Switched to two of them water-cooled and was one of the highest performing, most...
- Harmattan
- Post #33
- Mar 1, 2012
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Borders out of business 40% off in-store and bookstores sales

Liquidations sales like these are for suckers and fat, poor people.
- Harmattan
- Post #21
- Jul 24, 2011
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Book of Mormon Cast Album MP3 download $1.99

FYI, this is free at the npr website. Freaking hilarious show, saw it a couple weeks ago.
- Harmattan
- Post #6
- Jun 12, 2011
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Steam weekend deal: Amnesia 50% off

Can't say enough good about this game: you owe it to yourself to play it. Of all the big name game I've played in the past year, this was the most immersing and, by far, the scariest. I'm betting this game will be on most reviewers' underrated for 2010 list.
- Harmattan
- Post #8
- Dec 9, 2010
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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6th Ave has a 50" 1080p Panny Plasma $697 shipped

Simply moving from LCD to plasma (aside from the power, weight and brightness drawbacks) will be a big step up. Moving from a Vizio to this Plasma will be night and day. I moved from a mid-range Samsung LCD last month to an LGPK550 (comparable quality to this model) and would never go back...
- Harmattan
- Post #8
- Oct 11, 2010
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Rumor: No NV Surround with the late 256. Driver?

^This^ Props to NoQuarter for hypothosizing on (one of) the likely issue(s).
- Harmattan
- Post #15
- May 11, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Wolfenstein....Poor Sales

I was excited about this game considering its pedegree. After the lukewarm reviews, however, I had to ask myself "do I really have time for another run-of-the-mill, console-ported, plot-you-can-see-a-mile-away nazi-shooter?" This game's bad sales isn't because of piracy, the recession, Mars...
- Harmattan
- Post #29
- Sep 12, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Mad Men Season 2 blu-ray $22.49

The best show on TV imo, destined to be a classic series. I remember that scene with the picnic and laughing my a$$ off. I remember my dad telling me about how people would just throw garbage out of there car while driving and how the highways were discusting. Makes you think about some of...
- Harmattan
- Post #6
- Sep 9, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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rainbow flip flops @ 50% off

MIT then Sorbonne: Paris IV for post-grad... embarrassing. I guess it's just a matter of class (pun intended), but many of my profs would have been appalled if I had worn sandles and I'm pretty sure my grades - or at least my opportunities to work on projects - would have suffered. I suppose...
- Harmattan
- Post #21
- Aug 12, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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rainbow flip flops @ 50% off

Just don't wear them to class. Many profs subscribe to the "half a grade off for flip-flops and pajamas" rule.
- Harmattan
- Post #18
- Aug 11, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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anyone played the ghostbuster game?

Good game. Too bad about the multiplayer not on PC, but worth $30 clams, especially if you're a fan of the movies.
- Harmattan
- Post #7
- Jun 22, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Assassin's Creed II: E3 Trailer

Exactly. Hellgate has pretty CGI movies too... Hopefully, it will be less repetitive and nicer graphics. Also, would be nice if theys didn't pull that "we're still polishing the PC version" BS and release all versions simultaneously.
- Harmattan
- Post #13
- Jun 2, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Dell XPS1730 SLI 9800GT 985$ Free Shipping

FYI- according a a good number of reports over at SD, they're pulling a bait with this one and replacing the 9800 GT SLI with a single 8700 GT. If you do get a confirmation message, be sure to check the specs carefully.
- Harmattan
- Post #9
- May 18, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt, 75% off at AMAZON

This deal regards my interests as all of my favorite bands by default have "Wolf" in the name. I'm in for two. 1. Wolf Parade 2. Wolf Eyes 3. We Are Wolves 4. AIDS Wolf 5. Wolf & Cub 6. Tiger Bear Wolf 7. Fox & Wolf 8. Howlin' Wolf 9. Guitar Wolf 10. Wolf 11. Wolfmother 12. Los...
- Harmattan
- Post #3
- May 6, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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How are these i7 temps?

Those temps are not irregular at all. You should try clocking it higher. I haven't tracked metrics yet, but the i7 can be strange with temp: seems counter-intuitive, but temps may be higher at lower speed. My i7, for example, runs 50c idle/76c load at 3.6ghz with 1.32vcore; it runs 45c...
- Harmattan
- Post #5
- May 4, 2009
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Fable 2 - $29.99 @ BB

Very good game -- had a lot of fun with this one. Extremely polished and well-designed game with a huge amount of stuff to do. The DLCs are good and have a lot of content as well. My only complaint is there's so much action on-screen and areas are so big, the graphics really suffer. All...
- Harmattan
- Post #8
- May 4, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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XFX 4890 with lots of games bundled

Do not concur. This is a good deal. Sure, the card is $60 more expensive than normal, but you do get a mess of games and accessories. Specifically... Ikari Laser Gaming Mouse Ikari Gaming Mouse Pad Valve Black Box John WOO'S Stranglehold Tom Clancys Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Racedriver...
- Harmattan
- Post #13
- Apr 28, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Flight Sims good for a beginner?

I coincidentally was just about to dust off my X52 as well. Gonna give IL2: 1946 a try. Damn, I wish they were still making space sims -- I would pay good money for Freespace 3.
- Harmattan
- Post #5
- Apr 26, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Favorite video game Soundtracks

Just off the top of my head... Mass Effect Bioshock Witcher Morrowind and Oblivion Guild Wars World of Goo Crysis Warhead Rome: Total War Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father Homeworld Halo Baldur's Gate 2 Shadow of the Colossus One of the Castelvania games on SNES (can't remember...
- Harmattan
- Post #87
- Mar 22, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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HOT! Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote

Got a refurb last week from Logitech for $67 shipped. Came in pristine condition. It's working out nicely and I'm glad I don't have to deal with 5 remotes anymore. It's surprising the amount of controls it can change for each device. Set up was pretty easy with a couple of false starts...
- Harmattan
- Post #18
- Mar 21, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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[dead] EVGA 9600GSO 512MB - $50 AR FS

Business saavy. For every 1 GTX 285 sold, there are probably 10 midrange cards sold. He gets a royalty on every card sold -- it's all about volume.
- Harmattan
- Post #31
- Mar 1, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Hardest games of all time

Just thinking about that game makes my blood-pressure go up. AAARRRRRGGH! I could never get past the second level. And every time you'd die, they'd rub your face in it by showing you how little of the game you'd completed. Donky Kong was another, although that's more of a way of life than...
- Harmattan
- Post #24
- Feb 9, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Direct2Drive question

You get unlimited downloads, but the registration code can only be used for several installations (usually 5). However, I recently had to reinstall SupCommander a 6th time and had to e-mail them to unlock the code. They responded within 10 minutes and unlocked it no problem.
- Harmattan
- Post #13
- Feb 9, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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50% off Ghost Recon Complete Pack Steam $19.99

I really liked the first one on PC. Very realistic and terrific squad controls. I remember it killed my 2x 7900 GTOs in the day at high settings, but any more recent card should run it fine. Never played GRAW 2 on PC, but the 360 version was great.
- Harmattan
- Post #8
- Feb 7, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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I have no effing idea why I decided to reinstall and play No One Lives Forever 2...

One of the best (and funniest) game levels ever. Let's think about this for a second... you're in a trailer park during a tornado... fighting ninjas. And you end up getting rocketed in a trailer by the tornado a la Wizard of Oz. Just thinking about this level is blowing my mind. Rest of...
- Harmattan
- Post #16
- Feb 4, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Games with Romance

Second the Witcher. Ultima VII: The Black Gate has a nice romantic subplot.
- Harmattan
- Post #11
- Jan 26, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Is Far Cry 2 for PC different from console?

Agreed. I'd say the official metacritic score (8.6) is about right. There's no way this game deserves as low a score as 5.5. I've played both the PC and 360 version and would say the PC is superior if you have the hardware to run it decently. And yes, it is repetitive. However, the game...
- Harmattan
- Post #8
- Jan 24, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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STT D3-1333 6GB (3x 2GB) CL8 Triple Channel Memory Kit

They have a 6GB 1600 CL9 set for $110 now. This deal was originally posted over at Hardocp. Just giving credit where credit's due...
- Harmattan
- Post #4
- Jan 24, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Foxconn x38 chipset motherboard $100

It's disputable whether x38 is the better overclocker in general. Overall I'd say yes only because your usually getting heftier cooling. If you get this board over a P45, get it for the better features (more USB ports, x16 PCI-E X-fire, more sata ports etc.) Great price on this board btw...
- Harmattan
- Post #3
- Jan 21, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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What five games have eaten the most of your life?

1. Oblivion 2. Diablo I & II 3. Titan Quest 4. Supreme Commander 5. WoW 6. Rome: Total War 7. Galactic Civilizations 8. Far Cry (although Crysis and Warhead are quickly overtaking this) 9. Barbie Fashion Show FTW
- Harmattan
- Post #142
- Jan 13, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Mass Effect for $20 on D2D

I think your buying pattern is similar to most's, and definitely mine. It's been at least six months since I've paid full price for a game. Most people are much more reluctant to spend $50 now for non-essential things. That said, if you haven't bought Mass Effect by now, you're really...
- Harmattan
- Post #8
- Jan 13, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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condemned 2

I actually thought the 2nd game was noteably superior to the original. That said, I absolutely loved this game and thought it was hugely underrated. Yes, it's relatively linear, but the gameplay, graphics, sound and story are excellent - really high production values. Agreed on it getting...
- Harmattan
- Post #7
- Jan 13, 2009
- Forum: Console Gaming
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Current gogamer.com '48 hour' Windows sale: Fallout 3 $33; Far Cry 2 $28

Other platforms than PC? Now I'm just plain confused :confused: Nice deal on FO3 and Clear Sky.
- Harmattan
- Post #4
- Jan 13, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Ninja Gaiden II $9.99 at Best Buy (other PS3 and 360 games available too)

Nice deal, but in store pick-up only and extremely limited availability from the looks of it (I tried 7 different zip codes across 5 states and nothing)
- Harmattan
- Post #8
- Jan 11, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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New Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Headset

If they do sell at $150 and are, in fact, modded AKG k601s with a surround decoder, this will be a great deal. Looks like someone may have actually gotten the "surround gaming" headset right...
- Harmattan
- Post #13
- Jan 5, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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New Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Headset

Or you can just get a good set of cans with sound card with Dolby Headphone Surround... I'm using the Barracuda AC-1 with Denon D2000s and they sound amazing. I have a DAC/Amp, but they sound great even without it. I have a feeling these new Razer cans will be crap, like all "surround"...
- Harmattan
- Post #5
- Jan 4, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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SMOKING HOT - Europa Universalis 3: Complete - $9.99 @ BestBuy + tax & shipping

Thanks! In for one, $14 shipped. Been waiting months for this game to drop in price. Now I just wish a deal like this would arrive for Medieval 2...
- Harmattan
- Post #4
- Jan 2, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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For 25 years of my life playing video games...

Totally forgot to list Undying. A great game with a truly scary story. I really enjoyed the Poe-esque atmosphere and art. Isn't a sequal rumored to be in development?
- Harmattan
- Post #66
- Dec 31, 2008
- Forum: PC Games
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60 gb ps3

As far as PS2 compatibility goes, I have a rather large PS2 collection and all of them work on my older 80GB version fine (with software emulation). I know most say the 60GB is the best for backwards compatibility due to hardware emulation, but I haven't had any problems.
- Harmattan
- Post #35
- Dec 30, 2008
- Forum: Console Gaming
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For 25 years of my life playing video games...

The Witch in L4D didn't really do it for me. I guess it's because she's so easy to find and avoid... there's not really any surprise or story involved. A couple game moments that scared the sh3t out of me and/or were horrific: - Fear: the birthing scene and anytime the girl pops up -...
- Harmattan
- Post #61
- Dec 30, 2008
- Forum: PC Games

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