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    Clone or mirror output from a gtx 1080 Ti to two identical monitors.

    So, what I want to do is extremely simple...I would like to split the displayport out into two equal outputs to drive two identical monitors with identical pictures, or clones, or mirrors of each other, no video wall or extended desktop. Would a cheap displayport splitter do this without...
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    Live action Ghost Recon WL

    Wow...don't know if this show is so bad its good or just, well, bad. Check out Strike Back on Amazon prime...S3E1 If they didn't steal the formula of a Wildlands mission I don't know what's going on.
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    So I was looking for a game for my 6 year old...

    ...and stumbled upon Octogeddon...by the dude that made Plants v Zombies. Gotta say, not a AAA FPS, heh, but fun and addictive. My little girl and I alternate levels. Its a blast and a nice bit of father daughter time. Simple but hard. Check it out.
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    Tripple 1080ish monitor v/s 4k 32inchish for upgrade

    So, I run rig in sig, I don't need to upgrade but may anyway, so non [H] comments are not needed, also I am fine with SLI so those haters need not reply either. I will likely be going SLI 1080Ti when/if they come out. I really only care about gaming. Does anyone with experience with triple...
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    Wussup with Shroud of the Avatar?

    As a huge Ultima fan (I remember playing Alkalabeth on apple 2) I was wondering if any of you guys and gals are playing the early access? Enough content to jump in as a player right now, as opposed to a supporter for later... As always, thanks for the unique [H] insights.
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    HOTAS stand solutions?

    So I am proud owner of the x55 now...naturally in anticipation of S.C. I have limited desk space and have perused a number of stand/mount solutions...what do you guys swear by? Also, as a bonus for me, what are your favorite (awesome graphics>realism for me:D) games for your HOTAS? As...
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    Space 4x

    Star Ruler 2 or Stardrive 2 or another better new space 4x? Looking for that old Masters of Orion feel. I really enjoyed Stardrive but it was a bit shallow...on the other hand I hear Star Ruler is a micro manage fest...any opinions?
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    Dual Graphics mode with AMD mobo v/s...

    So one of my media PCs is getting upgraded to a light gaming pc...It has an MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 MOBO....currently using integrated graphics...My power supply is 430watts and I am using a 1080 plasma as a monitor. Forget about Red v/s Green....do you guys have any insight as to if I should go with...
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    Is MS Kinect v2 worth a look yet?

    So I may be interested in a kinect for fun light exercise/dance programs and games for my 3 year old...ok, maybe me too. I really dont see much software for the PC version of kinect. Am I missing something? Do xbox emulators work? Anybody with PC experience with Kinect v2? Thanks for...
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    Kinect v2 for PC...worth a look?

    So I may be interested in a kinect for fun light exercise/dance programs and games for my 3 year old...ok, maybe me too. I really dont see much software for the PC version of kinect. Am I missing something? Do xbox emulators work? Anybody with PC experience with Kinect v2? Thanks for your...
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    Another praise my upgrade thread...

    So, I got the itch, what can I say...rig in sig has been and still is a real energizer bunny, but with thoughts of needing a windows reinstall after a few years of ghosts growing in the machine and figuring I will upgrade video cards whenever the 980ti's roll around and so do I or don't I...
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    How many games in your Steam backlog?

    So, just needed to know...How many games in your Steam backlog?
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    NVIDEA 337.81 Betas

    Or is that NVIDIA...oops, anyhwoooooo...Picked up from the guru yesterday...no issues so far, been playing Blacklist...has anybody done any benching or seen fixes/issues?
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    Finally, ANTLION MODMIKE just about here...

    Sorry if someone has posted this. Boy I have been waiting forever for the new version... http://www.modmic.com/blogs/news
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    Anybody playing Horizon?

    So I like the genre, but no reviews out yet that I can find. Any thoughts from people who are playing Horizon?
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    Just got Fallout New Vegas

    Any mods for this? Can you guys recommend best graphics mod and best game play mod? Figured I would get started on the right foot. Thanks guys.
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    780 SLI +/- 650 for physx

    SO, benchmarks...see sig system: SLI 780 at 2560x1600, all settings maxed: With 650 dedicated physx: Min/Avg Batman Arkham Origins: 34/55 Metro Last Light: 7.6/39...
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    Be my puppet master...one of those threads

    Ok, not really, but I do have a conundrum and would appreciate hearing your viewpoints: Got about 2 grand to spend... Option 1) 2 780's ---bump one of my 680's to physx and sell the other...best money in the pocket solution. Option 2) Buy two more Dell 30 inchers and run 3 monitors with my...
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    Sabertooth x58, 3rd PCIe for physx??

    So I got the rig in my sig...just starting to get the ich for 780's...may wait till 880..or whatever next gen is best. I am going SLIx2 for sure...which means I will have 2 old 680's. I am thinking one to sell cheap to some lucky [H] member, and one to slap in the third PCIe slot on this...
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    uplay games and nvidia profiles...HELP!

    So, I got splinter cell blacklist on steam only to find it starts via uplay...and my VERY LATEST (326.80) drivers cannot find any of the listed (in Nvidia profiles list) executables for blacklist on my system....clearly uplay uses some other bullshit file...so HOW THE FUCK do I get ubisoft/uplay...
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    SLI with portrail/landscape/portrait?

    So forgive my lack of what seems like it should be obvious knowledge...cant find much on the old googlescape, [H] thread from like 2011, ...do NVIDIA drivers/hardware support portrait/landscape/portrait surround gaming? I was considering adding two 20 inch screens to my 30...not interested in...
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    Thinking of going 3x monitors...

    So I am rockin' a 30 incher 2560x1600 and SLI gtx 680's...( 2mb cards ;( ) and I am asking you kind folks if you recommend going down to 1080's if I go to surround 3x monitors for gaming...just based on pixels pushed. I play lots of shit but mostly fps and I like settings up all the way...hard...
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    Cable for old x-fi extreme music...

    So, I am using the S/PDIF output on an old x-fi for the first time. I am using an old 3.5 mm to dual RCA, with just one of the RCA ends plugged into my amps coax-digital audio in. It sounds great. Is there any reason in the world to get an actual "digital" 3.5mm to single RCA cable. I am...
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    Aftermarket air for stock 680?

    So I am looking to run a bit cooler without adding my eVGA SC SLI 680's to the cpu waterloop. I am having trouble finding aftermarket air coolers that will let me maintain the cards in 2 slot profile each. They all look like 3 slot solutions or they don't fit the 'double stack' power sockets on...
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    Zagg Invisible Shield, yeh or ney?

    So, those with personal experience only please...just testing a theory... HATE it or LOVE it?
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    Any word on next BL2 DLC?

    So a few minutes with google didn't help so I figured I would turn to the real in the know crowd...you guys. So I am losing the "way too many game backlog filling the hard drive" issue. I played through the pirate thing and the lots of explosions DLC's and I must say BL2 has kept my attention...
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    Anybody stand up for this mouse? (GILA)

    http://www.gx-gaming.com/?action=products_detail&wtype=feature&id=16 So, kinda getting bored with my G9. I really only play FPS, (at least as so far as a performance mouse is needed). Never really heard of this company though. Any thoughts?
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    Steam icons for non-steam games?

    So, besides my more obvious psychological issues it also bothers me that when I add non-steam games to my Steam favorites and I view the screen with the large game icons...well the problem is that non-steam games have these shitty little icons while Steam games have these beautiful icons. I need...
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    No root tether - foxfi app

    Just thought I would remind/inform you guys that deal with costly tethering fees on android platforms...this works great on my razr: "FoxFi enables WiFi or Bluetooth Hotspot on your Android phone - no tether plan or rooting required! This is a new Android app with great reviews in Android...
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    New Kindle

    I just got the new paperwhite wifi...I must say, as an e-book user since an old Sony 3 generations back I am impressed. The backlight is best feature for me...having a wife that does not appreciate midnight reading lights. Is is almost ethereal at low settings. I suspect some form of magic. It...
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    i7 975@4ghz with 680 sli @2560x1600

    So, with the gaming rig in my sig do you think I would benefit from a new processor...I am talking strictly high end gaming with maxed visuals...think Metro 2033, Batman AC, and the next crop of high end games...looking forward to Crysis 3, Sleeping Dogs, Dishonored, Last Light etc... Or in...
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    What hardware web sites do you frequent?

    So, I was going to make this a "What enthusiast websites do you frequent?" but I could not figure out which forum to post it in... Anyway, after the [H] of course.... I usually peruse these sites semi-daily: Bluesnews Anandtech Tomshardware ARStechnica guru3d cnet theinquirer...
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    Any intel on 680 hydro copper classified?

    Re: gtx680 hydro copper classified: So I have done all the searching I can, eVGA website lists this as "coming soon"...but knowing all the insiders here at [H] I figured it was worth asking. Any word on release date and if this will be a single slot like the 580 classified? I need single...
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    amBX and skyrim w/NMM..

    So skyrim runs fine with amBX lighting but I cannot get amBX to recognize skyrim when I run with Nexus Mod Manager...any ideas? I have newest drivers and amBX works with all other games...I believe it has to do with the unrecognized .exe of NMM. Cant find anything on this on the interweb...
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    Poll regarding QT ending of MW3

    So this has been a disturbing trend in PC games...undoubtedly left over from the porting, (What I like to call "stupification" process), from console development. What is your take on the implementation of qt events that were so integral to the ending of MW3?
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    Insect Armageddon, any good?

    So, reviews kinda meh but cheap, and I do generally feel good about supporting smaller publishers...... I think I will pass unless anyone here stands up for the game. Any first hand players? Thanks.
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    C F for Skyrim prmised in a few hrs.

    Check out catalystcreator on twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/catalystcreator Hmmmm, we'll see. Edited for spelling...Xac made me feel bad.
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    Can a rooted/custom ROM droid be activated?

    So I am thinking about getting a new phone...thing is my Droid 2 Global is running a custom rom...(Liquid 3.2), if I sell it would the buyer be able to activate or do I have to flash to stock...if I am correct a stock rom work even if rooted but I am hoping the custom rom would work as it would...
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    10.4 final over at GURU's

    http://www.guru3d.com/news/amd-catalyst-1110-whql-download/ Installing now...looks like no cf in rage still. edit...errr, um, perhaps I meant 11.10...sorry
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    Who has called in sick just to play video games?

    With DeusEx HR in full swing, gotta make room for Batman AC, MW#, SKYRIM, etc...here I am, cough, calling out from work...cough...
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