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Project C.A.R.S

Excellent. Thanks for the information. I will certainly check this out.
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- Post #69
- Oct 23, 2012
- Forum: PC Games
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Project C.A.R.S

This looks fantastic. I really enjoyed Shift 2. It looks fairly similar to that title in the screenshots. How similar is the driving model to it? Also, how does the multiplayer currently work? For instance, if I become a team member, am I able to create private races with other team member...
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- Post #67
- Oct 23, 2012
- Forum: PC Games
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Have GTX280 - Can Step-up to GTX295 for $70. Should I?

Considering I bought it for $296 after rebate and MS Cashback, I wouldn't say I over-paid. I waited until the time was perfect. :) I just paid for my step-up, so it shouldn't be too much longer until I get to put it through the paces. Although I could have had it quicker, but was too cheap to...
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- Post #25
- Mar 16, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Have GTX280 - Can Step-up to GTX295 for $70. Should I?

Thanks guys for all the replies. I'm going to take the advice and upgrade for the $70. And like many said, if for some reason I'm not happy, I will sell and get a 280 or 285 instead. Thanks again! :)
- Valour
- Post #16
- Mar 16, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Have GTX280 - Can Step-up to GTX295 for $70. Should I?

I don't want to be just another guy asking a tired question, but I have had a hard time coming up with enough information to make what I feel is a good decision. I have a Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.6 with a PCIE 2.0 mobo. I want all eye candy at 1680, but will shortly be going to 1920. I'm happy...
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- Thread
- Mar 15, 2009
- Replies: 29
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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$307 EVGA GTX 280 SCC

I'm not seeing my mwave invoice. I just have some e-bay messages saying congrats, the item shipped, etc. Where do I get the actual invoice from Mwave that can be used? Thanks
- Valour
- Post #14
- Nov 28, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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$307 EVGA GTX 280 SCC

I ordered before you did and all I get is "Pending" for mine with "January 23, 2009 (58 days left)". :( It's probably karma for all the crap I've said over the years about MS. :)
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- Post #11
- Nov 25, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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$307 EVGA GTX 280 SCC

Go to www.live.com and type geforce into the search window. Don't select the cashback link first (this is how I got it to show).
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- Post #5
- Nov 24, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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$307 EVGA GTX 280 SCC

Great find, OP. Thanks for the information!
- Valour
- Post #3
- Nov 24, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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does anyone else get motion sickness playing games?

In all my years of gaming I had only 1 game that ever made me sick, and I still don't really know why. It was Return to Castle Wolfenstein. I played it for probably over an hour or so, and then started getting a bad headache and felt like I was running the risk of ralphing just by trying to make...
- Valour
- Post #12
- Aug 25, 2007
- Forum: PC Games
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Core 2 E6850 vs Quad Core 6600?

Just don't forget that "supports quads" doesn't define any potential performance increases. We must wait and see how well *real* games designed for quad core cpus perform versus dual cores, etc. As the OP said, he's basically looking for the fastest gaming PC now with no intentions of...
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- Post #11
- Aug 15, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Core 2 E6850 vs Quad Core 6600?

Like you (and a ton of other people), I recently was making the same decision. Also like you, I am using this new PC as mostly a game PC. I decided on the E6850 and don't regret it in the least. You are right that it matters what you will use it for etc. It also matters when you expect to...
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- Post #2
- Aug 15, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Bizarre system power off sound

Thanks for all the info. I wish it didn't do it, but at least I know what the issue is. :D
- Valour
- Post #10
- Aug 1, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Bizarre system power off sound

It's the 8800 GTX, as you said. I was just searching on Google for 8800 GTX sounds on power down, and came by a YouTube video demonstrating this very sound. YouTube Video with 8800GTX power down "squeal" It's the sound at the very end of the video. So is it in fact the mobo that causes...
- Valour
- Post #8
- Aug 1, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Bizarre system power off sound

I'll have to check my closet to see if I have an old PCI VGA card :) . I know I have my 7800 GTX I can test with if need be. What you are saying makes sense... I just hate things like that. As for PSU rail over load, I have 3 120mm Antec 3-spd fans plugged into one jumper (daisy chained)...
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- Post #7
- Aug 1, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Bizarre system power off sound

Doh! Yes, I forgot to include my GPU in my list. It's a EVGA 8800 GTX. Is this the cause?
- Valour
- Post #3
- Aug 1, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Bizarre system power off sound

This is kind of an odd problem. I put together my new PC last night without any problems (that part is not odd :) ). Upon bootup, I went into the BIOS settings and looked around. I then figured I would test my reset switch. When I pressed it, my system made an odd squeal sound for a split second...
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- Thread
- Aug 1, 2007
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Motherboards
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Follow which instructions - Arctic Silver 5 or Thermalright?

Thanks for all the information/suggestions... much appreciated.
- Valour
- Post #7
- Jul 31, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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The Unofficial Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R P35 Board Thread

I was actually coming here to ask a question about the CPU fan header, but it looks like you might have answered the question for me before I posted. :) I have a Scythe 21F case fan on my heatsink. I want to connect it to the CPU fan header, just to keep things neat (no extra wires I don't...
- Valour
- Post #101
- Jul 31, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Follow which instructions - Arctic Silver 5 or Thermalright?

I have a question in regards to thermal grease application. I am using an Intel E6850 processor in conjunction with a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme heatsink with Arctic Silver 5. The instructions for the Thermalright heatsink say to spread a thin layer of compound to the cpu and the heatsink...
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- Thread
- Jul 31, 2007
- Replies: 6
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Gigabyte P35-DS3R paired with Intel E6850 CPU

Thanks for the info... I'll give it a try... just have to wait until the UPS guy drops the cpu off today.
- Valour
- Post #9
- Jul 31, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Gigabyte P35-DS3R paired with Intel E6850 CPU

Like I said, I wasn't planning on overclocking anything, but since I just drove back from frozencpu.com with a shiny new Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme and accessories, I may have to play a little. :D ...If you don't mind my asking, exactly which settings did you change on your mobo for your...
- Valour
- Post #6
- Jul 30, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Gigabyte P35-DS3R paired with Intel E6850 CPU

As the topic says, I'm looking for insight on what would be the best motherboard settings for this CPU. I realize that my CPU has a FSB of 1333 and my motherboard supports FSB 1333 as well. My RAM however is DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Cas Latency 4 Timing 4-4-4-12 (2x1GB TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX). I...
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- Thread
- Jul 28, 2007
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Motherboards
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Newb question... Are all e6750's G0 stepping?

Yes
- Valour
- Post #2
- Jul 28, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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B3 vs G0 stepping on Q6600

Man, I was all set to order my E6850 (I even debate the Q6600 vs E6850 in my sleep now!), but you guys have given me the itch to take another shot at the G0 lottery with ncixus.com. Agh! :confused:
- Valour
- Post #87
- Jul 26, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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B3 vs G0 stepping on Q6600

Did you guys buy from the US site, or the Canadian site?
- Valour
- Post #85
- Jul 26, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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B3 vs G0 stepping on Q6600

Yeah, they say there is a 15% on all non-defective returns. I'm either going to keep it, or sell it in the for sale forums for a smaller loss than $40+ if I can. It was exciting playing the lottery while it lasted. :D I really couldn't care less about the stepping except for it is supposed to...
- Valour
- Post #71
- Jul 25, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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B3 vs G0 stepping on Q6600

Mwave let you return your unopened CPU? Before I even bought mine from Mwave, I checked their policy, and they said you cannot return a retail processor. Even if they did allow it, wouldn't you get hit with a 15% restocking fee? Here's a snippet from Mwave: "Due to manufacturer's policies...
- Valour
- Post #68
- Jul 25, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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B3 vs G0 stepping on Q6600

Crap... Mine was also shipped from MWave on Monday, and I have to pick it up from FedEx on the way home from work. I was hoping their website information just wasn't updated to show the new stepping. Probably should have waited. :(
- Valour
- Post #54
- Jul 25, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Gigabyte P35 Motherboard Thread

Are you using a 32-bit operating system? 32-bit operating systems cannot address a full 4GB of system memory. More Info
- Valour
- Post #114
- Jul 19, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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E6850 or Q6600?

Prior to purchasing my P35 board, I researched PCI-E 2.0 to ensure my board would support this. I read in several places on the net that the P35 supports PCI-E 2.0. Since then, I have seen people saying that an X38 is needed to support this. Does anyone know the true answer to this?
- Valour
- Post #16
- Jul 18, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Q6600 vs E6850 (Short term [12 months])

For the people who are looking to get the E6850 G0 stepping, aren't you currently in the same lottery that the Q6600 people are in? Meaning, from what I have seen, there are E6850 that are based on the old stepping (B3?). I was originally of the belief that the E6850 was a new part that was only...
- Valour
- Post #90
- Jul 17, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Intel C2D E6750 and E6850 CPU's hitting the market early

I have the same concern (re: heat +power draw). I've gone over the pros and cons of getting either the E6850 or the Q6600. I was leaning towards the Q6600, because the price was the same, it was only marginally slower than the E6850 at clock speeds (for gaming), and it would be more "future...
- Valour
- Post #38
- Jul 16, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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WOW! 8800 Ultra is actually worth getting now?

Do you have a source for this information, or is this just an assumption?
- Valour
- Post #53
- Jul 8, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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DEAD: Antec P180B Case @ Frys.com $49.99 after $50 Mail-in Rebate - FREE Shipping!

You're very welcome. You got a great deal (jealous) :D On a side note, I always thought Newegg had the fastest shipping, but Fry's blows me away. I bought a hard drive from them on a Sunday and it arrived the next day (standard free shipping).
- Valour
- Post #43
- Jun 22, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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DEAD: Antec P180B Case @ Frys.com $49.99 after $50 Mail-in Rebate - FREE Shipping!

Man, not only did I not get the 182B, but I paid an extra $45 when all is said and done. Just got off the phone with a CSR, and she said they couldn't do anything for me. I can send it back (pay shipping) and take another shot at getting a P182B while I'm at it, and still save over $30...
- Valour
- Post #28
- Jun 20, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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I finally made the jump from CRT to LCD

I hear you, Liquid51. I'm in the same boat, with the exception that I didn't take the plunge yet. I spent a small fortune on my current monitor a few years ago (22" NEC MultiSync FP2141SB), just because I couldn't find an LCD that could do the job nearly as good as a CRT. I was hoping that time...
- Valour
- Post #15
- Jun 19, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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Sharp Aquos 46" LCD HDTV - $1499

The Aquos is a nice set. I have the 32" version of this that I bought last July for $1499. Even though I had a problem with it (vertical line through picture after several months), I would still recommend it. Support was pretty easy to deal with, and they are sending me a brand new model (not...
- Valour
- Post #6
- Jun 18, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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DEAD: Antec P180B Case @ Frys.com $49.99 after $50 Mail-in Rebate - FREE Shipping!

GeezerMan, nope... It's the plain-jane P180B. I wasn't planning on water cooling, but I would have liked a couple of the other revisions. Still a great case though.
- Valour
- Post #7
- Jun 16, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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DEAD: Antec P180B Case @ Frys.com $49.99 after $50 Mail-in Rebate - FREE Shipping!

Just a heads-up, I received mine and it was a P180B (like I ordered), not a 182B (like some get instead). Still happy with this case just like the P180 I bought a couple years ago). Now to convince the wife I need a new PC already. :laugh:
- Valour
- Post #4
- Jun 16, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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