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Hello, [H]orde! Wanting to get my boys (15 and 16 YO) a VR headset for PC gaming (maybe XB1 compatible, if that's a thing) if it's even capable, but I know jack-squat about the tech. Not looking to break the bank, so maybe around $300 max. Their PC specs are so-so: Ryzen 5500 GTX 980Ti 16GB...

System specs in my signature...all firmwares and drivers up to date, getting random game crashes that wind up fully rebooting my system. Dug into Event Viewer and the only entries that point to anything were from memory bugs. Fresh install of Win11 Pro this morning, random crash-reboots still...

Pretty decent, IMO. Deal of the day: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0815XFSGK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_dl_P167SQBB035J4DVRD0ET

Anyone else having trouble with the forum loading on Edge as of this morning? Works fine on my phone with Chrome. I'm using v91.0.864.41 (64bit) Are there some privacy/security settings that I need to change?

Details are still quite slim, but here is some basic info about the upcoming 5000 series APU lineup: https://www.engadget.com/amd-ryzen-5000g-cpu-153020975.html

Intel is officially discontinuing consumer Optane products. No surprise to me, since probably 99% of the general population has no idea what it is, how it works, or what needs to be done to add it to a system. https://www.pcgamer.com/intel-gives-up-on-making-optane-ssds-for-consumer-desktop-pcs/

SK Hynix aquires Intel's storage division. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/intel-agrees-sell-storage-unit-000003270.html Looks like Intel is going on a diet.

Hello [H]orde, Just helped a friend assemble a Zen2 build (CPU and GPU are placeholders until Zen3 5800X/5900X and RX6000 come out). Ryzen 5 3400G Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus Wi-Fi Crucial Ballistix BL2K16G36C16U4BL 2x16GB DDR4-3600 CL16 Asus Strix GTX 970 Updated to latest BIOS revision on...

Ouch. https://www.pcgamer.com/nvidia-ceo-says-rtx-3000-demand-will-outstrip-all-of-our-supply-through-the-end-of-the-year/

Hello [H]orde! After almost 8 years, it's about time to put the i7-3770K out to pasture. My plan is to go with a Ryzen 3700X (or upcoming 4000 series equivalent), a modestly-priced X570 MoBo that doesn't suffer from extremely high VRM temps (looking at you, MSI), and four DDR4 modules...I need...

Looks like AMD has kicked out the PRO series of Ryzen: https://www.amd.com/en/press-releases/2019-09-30-amd-announces-worldwide-availability-amd-ryzen-pro-3000-series-processors

This is pretty darned awesome. Just a matter of years that can be counted on the fingers of one or two hands when consumer hardware will be powerful enough to adequately run games of this graphics caliber...

Up to 90% of games that had dev influence originating from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. https://www.gog.com/promo/20190415_priviet_sale

Have at it, my fellow [H]orders! https://www.gog.com/promo/20190318_weekly_sale

Some pretty big discounts... https://www.gog.com/games?page=1&sort=popularity&tab=on_sale&utm_campaign=20181029_nl_Halloween_sale_EN

Just got wind of this. Hope it's not a repost. Anyway, I'm stoked to read about this...the reasons they state, about it reducing/eliminating immersion, is spot on with how I feel about a pay to win/fast track in games...

Newegg currently has a sale promo for the Patriot Ignite 480GB SSD Form Factor: 2.5" Interface: SATA III NAND: MLC Max Read: 560 MBps Max Write: 545 MBps Read IOPS: 80K Write IOPS: 75K MTBF: 2M Hrs Endurance: 256 TBW Warranty: 3 years Features: End-to-End data path Protection (ETEP), Advanced...

Some pretty good deals... HP S700 120GB 2.5" (no code needed) $38 shipped WD Black M.2 256GB NVMe EMCPSEV24 $89 shipped WD Black M.2 512GB NVMe EMCPSEV22 $158 shipped Team Group L5 Lite 2D 120GB 3.5" EMCPSEV26 $35 shipped Team Group L5 Lite 3D 240GB 2.5" EMCPSEV23 $55 shipped Intel 545s...

Monoprice is selling the i7-7700K for $280 through their eBay storefront. Go get 'em! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F391685219289

Link: https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=-1%208000%2050001306&IsNodeId=1&Description=wd%20blue%203d%20nand%20ssd&bop=And&order=BESTMATCH&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL010418&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL010418-_-EMC-010418-Index-_-WDSSD-_-LEB0A Code: EMCPEPT38

Hi [H]orde, I have a question that I hope someone can help out with: I have an older Asus R704a laptop, which is a twin to the X75a. Current hardware loadout is: * i5-3210m 2.5/3.1 GHZ / 35w (likely an rPGA988B, based on pics I see of replacement MoBos) * 4GB DDR3L-1600 on-board (soldered to...

Well, after a lot of research, I was able to determine that my older Asus R704a (came equipped with an i5-3210M, 4GB DDR3L-1600, 750GB HDD, and iGPU HD 4000 driving a 1600x900 17.3" screen) could be fitted with a 1080p LVDS 2 channel 40pin panel. Using a variety of websites that review or sell...

Hey [H]orde, Anyone know of any X370 or upcoming X399 MoBos equipped with the actual onboard hardware sound processor? I think I've seen a few models that utilize the Sound Blaster X-fi, and while OK (for a software solution), I think I'd like to go with the onboard hardware solution next...

Hey [H]orde, Was wondering is anyone has experience with ROM flashing, and knows where I can find a step by step guide that would be easy for a friggin' gradeschooler to follow. I have an LG G3 D850 (AT&T), and its support topped out at Android 5.0.1 Lollipop. There are some existing...

If anyone is in the market for a solid 1TB SSD, take a close look at the MX200. It does have a 320TBW endurance rating, which is in the realm of the Samsung 850 Pro. Go get 'em! Amazon.com: Crucial MX200 1TB SATA 2.5 Inch Internal Solid State Drive - CT1000MX200SSD1: Computers & Accessories

Newegg has the 1TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD on sale right now. $329.99 - $40 code = $289.99 free shipping Use code EMCEGET76

Seems Corsair just unleashed a new AIO WC kit upon us. Anyone know detailed specifics regarding the differences and cooling performance between it and it's predecessors?

Newegg has the 1TB Reactor SSD on sale. $249.99 - $10 code = $239.99 shipped Use code EMCEFFN23.

CORRECTION: THIS IS FOR THE BX200, NOT THE BX100 Crucial BX200 on sale: 240GB $64.99 - $5 code = $59.99 shipped Use code EMCEFFJ42 480GB $129.99 - $10 code = $119.99 shipped Use code EMCEFFJ43

Pretty hot price for those needed in a 2TB MLC SSD right now. $929.99 - $80 code = $849.99 with free shipping. Product Page Use code EMCEFFJ39

Thought this would be an appropriate thread with Kyle's recent Quake revisited article. Quake Quake II Quake III

Got it in email and it expires today. Not sure if it's bound to my email, but give it a try... [edit] NM...locked to email address If you use it (and it works), then please post that you claimed it.

Fallout 4 is finally upon us. ...and it's riddled with bugs. I'm experiencing the "stuck at terminal" bug and have tried the iPresentInterval 0 edit and dropping my refresh rate from 144 to 60 Hz, but nothing works. Any other things I should try?

Newegg has the OCZ Trion 100 TLC-NAND 960GB on sale for $250 free shipping. Use code EMCKKAX28 - expires 11:59PM (Pacific) tomorrow 10NOV15. This is considered an entry-level SSD and, since it's equipped with TLC, you make the call whether or not it's worth the price of admission. Still...

Have at it: Samsung EVO 2TB with code EMCKKAT24 = $652.44 shipped (code key for AC: Syndicate included)

Newegg has the 1TB Mushkin Reactor SSD on sale for $270 shipped after promo code EMCKKAP25. Probably a decent choice for those needing this capacity class or moving away from any lingering spindle drives in their systems. :)

Newegg has the MSI 980 Ti on sale for $634.99 shipped. Free Game! (choice of TCR6: Siege or AC: Syndicate) $15 rebate (form) FINAL PRICE: $619.99 If anyone is wanting to get their foot in the 980 Ti door for a bit less than typical current pricing, then here's your chance. :)

Deal ends today (10OCT15): eVGA 980 Classified $635 + $3 shipping - 10% Promo Code EMCKAAN22 $574.50 - $40 mail in rebate (form) $534.50 final cost

Newegg has the 1TB 850 Pro on Shell Shocker right now. http://m.newegg.com/Product?itemNumber=N82E16820147362 $469.99 - $60 code EMCKAAS26 = $409.99 shipped. Go get 'em!

Linky If you are in need of some good performing and cheap solid state storage, this one is hard to beat right now. Reviews: AnandTech Tweak Town The SSD Review