HwaRang

Hey folks,

Hope all is well. I'm having serious rubber banding and lag issues. At 1280 x 1024, I get 85 FPS in COV. However, NPCs and cars rubber band, Market and Paper mission updates lag severely and so on...

Ever since installing to NCsoft's Launcher or around Japan's unimaginable disaster, COX has issues. As for the two events mentioned:

1. I reinstalled NCsoft Launcher and no fix.
2. Japan's recent disaster, I live in a neighboring country (literally), but I don't think my internet connection should be affected (not sure though...). I don't see any news regarding correlation of Japan and local internet issues.

I have no clue what the cause is.

Thanks in advance.

---System information gathered by CoH Helper version 0.2.0.2---

DxDiag gathered at March 27, 2011 00:44 (+09:00)
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 05/31/10 09:38:42 Ver: 13.08
Central Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1075T Processor (6 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 4096MB
.Net Memory Report: 2900MB out of 4095MB available
Page File: 6457MB (1731MB currently in use)
C Drive: (SAMSUNG HD103SJ ATA Device) 900621MB out of 953766MB (94%) free
D Drive: (TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S243N ATA Device) zero-size drive
Windows directory location: C:\Windows
DirectX: DirectX 11
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Display Notes: No problems found.
Sound Notes: No problems found.

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Input Notes: No problems found.

Monitor:
Monitor's Max Resolution: (blank)
Video Device Name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Manufacturer / Chip: NVIDIA / GeForce GTX 460
Video Memory: 2785 MB
Driver Version: 8.17.12.6658
Driver Date: 1/8/2011 12:27:00 PM
Driver Language: English

Sound Device Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
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Motherboard Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Motherboard Model: (empty)
Motherboard Product: M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3
Motherboard Version: Rev X.0x
BIOS Manufacturer: American Megatrends Inc.
BIOS Name: BIOS Date: 05/31/10 09:38:42 Ver: 13.08
BIOS Version: 053110 - 20100531
BIOS Release: 20100531000000.000000+000


Registry Information for Current User
Resolution: 1280x1024
3D Resolution: 1280x1024 (Not using renderscale)
Full Screen: Yes
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Refresh Rate: 85Hz
Vertical Sync Enabled: Yes


Physics Quality: High
Maximum Particles: 50000
Max Particle Fill? 10.000
Physics Card Enabled: No


Anti-aliasing: Off
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Show Advanced Graphics Options: Yes
Overall Graphics Quality: 0.750
Reverse Mouse Buttons: No
Save Login Username: No
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Current Game Version: 1950.201102230015.1
Installation Directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\City of Heroes

Mod files in the Data directory
No modifications found

Here is link to reference my original opinion. http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=123922

The link will specifically tell you the Unique only benefits you. And it also uses Traps' Triage Beacon (similar to Spirit Tree) as an example where the User is not maximizing the Unique.

YMMV

Imho, I would not slot it in Spirit Tree. Instead, slot it in your health. Generally, this is advised even more than slotting into "healing" powers such as for Emps and Regen scraps because of how the Unique works.

Unless someone has greater knowledge, that's would I advise.

Thanks for replies.

Sorry need clarification...(Noob here) Err...I may have mis-stated something. I asked:

"1. With one Sata cable can I run both Hard drive and Dvd burner on same line? I know IDE, you should not." **Edited** IDE had power issues on same cable line.

Response from generous folks: "Basically, only one per device."

However, I am left wondering about the SATA power cables running from PSU that have 3 attachments per cable with ends looking like this photo:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:SATA_power_cable.jpg

Not asking about this:

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ed=0CBoQ9QEwAg

So still what everyone is suggesting? Or will a HDD and a DvD on same line be ok (Due to power needs)?

Thanks in advance.

Hey folks,

Happy Holidays!! And I hope all is well.

I am just about done assembling my new COX rig!! On a side note, wow, I can't believe how much of a time sink assembling first computer can be--especially cable management...

Details you might need to know:

1. Case--Cooler Master CM 690
2. PSU--Silverstone strider 750w (80 plus Silver)
3. Mobo--Asus M4a88td-v evo/usb 3
4. GPU--One GTX 460 1 gig.

Two questions regarding "cable management" (I honestly could not get "google" to answer):

1. With one Sata cable can I run both Hard drive and Dvd burner on same line? I know IDE, you should not.

2. On a molex cable line, can I run three 120 mm fans safely. Or should I run two molex cables total (one with one and second with two?).

Thanks in advance. And I hope everyone has a great holiday!!

Father Xmas,

Thank you very, very much for your help. As always, tremendously insightful.

Hey folks (Edited for stupid mistakes),

Hope all is well. I have finally scrounged all the pieces for a new COX rig. Just wondering if everything looks good. And thank you to anyone who takes the time to read this.

***Note*** I live in a country with no Newegg or such and I have limited choices. So I am forced to pay severe markup for the few quality parts I can find. However, if you suggest something, I can try to "find" it.

I have also listed parts in "short" and "detailed" lists. Some items in "short" list need to be seen in "detailed" list.

Short List:

1. Mobo--Asus m4a88td-v evo/usb3
2. RAM--see dilemma in "detailed" (4gigs Dual Channel)
3. CPU--Phenom II x4 965 BE (125w) or tad cheaper 955 BE.
4. CPU Cooler--Cooler Master Hyper 212plus
5. GPU--Nvidia GTX 1GB (either MSI Cyclone or Axle Ace)
6. PSU--see two options in "detailed".

• Toss up-two good choices (750w is cheaper than 650w. Will do mild OC'ing). Father Xmas also mentioned that I would most likely need, in worst case scenario but not likely, 550watts.

7. HDD--Samsung 1TB Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ (SATA2/7200RPM/32M)
8. ODD--Samsung Super-Writemaster sh-s223c
9. Case--Cooler Master CM690
10. Windows 7 Home OEM 64 bit

Detailed List:

1. Motherboard--Asus m4a88td-v evo/usb3:

(AMD 880g chipset/Supports 140w CPU@45nm. And 4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory, Dual Channel memory architecture/*AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz).

• http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_I...nbL&templete=2

2. RAM--(This is where I got confused on my own research. Coupled with I have limited purchasing choices). Motherboard says DRR3 2000 (O.C.)/1333/1066 ram type. HOWEVER, Crucial memory website says PC3-10600, PC3-12800.

• I understand DDR3 ram at 1333 mhz@10600 or 10666 are pretty much the same. But Asus and Crucial don't seem to match each other for 1333mhz or even 1600mhz.

So which speed "really" works with my motherboard: 1333mhz@10600 or 10666 and, even, 1600mhz@12800?

I can choose some ram from G.SKILL's Ripjaws or Eco, Geil, Patriot, OCZ, Corsair. Most of these will be:

• CL9/CL8 with timings of 999-24/888-24.
• A lucky few CL7 at 7-8-7-21.

3. CPU--AMD Phenom II x4 965 BE (125w) or tad cheaper 955 BE.

4. CPU cooler--Cooler Master Hyper 212plus

• http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/prod...roduct_id=2923

5. GPU--Nvidia GTX 460 1gb either MSI or Axle (much cooler than MSI).

• MSI http://www.guru3d.com/article/msi-ge...c-1024-review/
• Axle http://www.guru3d.com/article/axle-g...60-ace-review/

6. PSU--(750w 80plus Silver) Corsair HX750 single 12v rail 62 Amps. Or a pricier (650w) Seasonic X single 12v rail 54 Amps.

• Corsair http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/775
• Seasonic X http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...Story&reid=169

7. HDD--Samsung 1TB Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ (SATA2/7200RPM/32M).

• http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/sto...3-1tb-review/1

8. ODD--Samsung Super-Writemaster sh-s223c. No reviews available.

• http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?Inv...BULK&cpc=RECOM

9. Case--Cooler Master CM690 (comes with two 120mm fans).

• http://www.overclockersclub.com/revi...90ii_advanced/

10. OS--Windows 7 Home OEM 64 bit.

Thanks in advance.

Hey folks,

Hope all is well.

If you have been gracious to help me out in the past, thank you (notably Je_Saist and Father XMas). And to all, if I do not respond quickly, it's because of work.

**Note**I live in a country without Newegg or such, but any suggestions are truly appreciated. As I "may" be able to find recommended parts.

I am just about to post my final draft for my first ever self-made gaming rig that I am dying to play COX on. However, a few curve balls...

1. Purchasing a GTX460 1Gb card of choice, but I have a Sony Trinitron CRT monitor with D-SUB (a.k.a. VGA). And I plan to keep my monitor. Just wondering how an adapter such as a DVI-I or DVI-A will affect me? I know LCD monitor typically take the brunt of compatibility issues. Being CRT, things should be ok, right?

Minor issues are no concern to me. But if there is going to be tremendous issues, I'll get a HD 6850 with D-SUB/VGA.

2. CPU Cooler-which to pick for Phenom II x4 965 BE@3.4GHZ stock with possible "mild" future overclocking.

Ranking of two choices below http://www.bestcovery.com/best-amd-heatsink-fan

A) 3Rsystem Iceage 120 Boss II (Top pick for AMD CPU's with manual fan control only) http://www.frostytech.com/articlevie...id=2461&page=1

B) Zalman CNPS1OX Extreme (Ranked two spots below from above choice with "BIOS" fan control settings and a manual switch) http://www.frostytech.com/articlevie...id=2475&page=1

3. PSU Choices:

Right now, no overclocking CPU or GPU.However, "if I learn" correctly, will overclock Phenom II x4 965 BE and, either, GTX 460 or HD 6850. Overclocking will be mild.

Whatever PSU I choose, I will make sure it is atleast 80 plus. If I can, I can pickup a Bronze or Gold certified pending wattage/brand. Just unsure of wattage for "now and later".

Right now I assume 600-650 watts? Later...

Any advice given is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Hey folks,

Thanks for replies. Any further input would be greatly appreciated.

I notice from replies that some misunderstandings seem to have come about. My apologies. I should've stated more clearly that I was looking for a backup plan to what I had originally wanted (which I am about to just tough it and bitterly swallow the $1400).

My alternative plan will cost roughly $850-$1000 which doesn't even seem worth it. And I am listing the cheapest, reasonable items I can find/negotiate...

So is this system even worth buying for its "markup"?

1. CPU: Phenom II x3 720be ($120-150) OR Athlon II x3 445 Lana ($110) The 720 is my first choice, if I get "lucky" can have 4th core. Plus O.C. from 2.8ghz to 3.7ghz with just stock and case fans.

2. GPU: 1 GB HD 5670 ($130-$160)

Hey folks,

Hope all of you are well. Before I begin...if I don't quickly respond to my posts, it is because of work and Real Life (I wish I could petition the Devs, heh). In addition, I have literally spent weeks learning how to make a computer of which I am still digesting. Sorry for Noobish questions.

Let me say this twice: Do YOU really know how fortunate you are to have Newegg? Do YOU really know...?

I live in a country without it or anything of its like. So finding quality parts without massive mark up is very much a struggle. I was hoping to build my very first computer, however, dramatic price differences may create another reality. The following:

Amd phenom II x4 955BE (for OC'ing), Asus M4a88td-v evo/usb 3, Gigabyte Radeon 6850, 4 Gigs of G. Skill ram, PSU Corsair HX750W 80plus, WD 1TB, a LG ODD and Cooler Master case CM690 with OEM-Windows 7 64 bit. And toss in a cooling fan.

Newegg total is roughly $1000.00. BUT where I live it'll cost close to $1,400. (Comparison example Gigabyte card on Newegg is about $187, BUT here about $245-80.)

**So what to do now? Backup, what would be the (minimal) gaming specs I could get by on for a year or two? Details:

1. AMD CPU to last and to help with burning home videos as well as streaming videos. (AMD is a tad cheaper here).

2. A GPU that can handle COX definitely. And perhaps manage more intense things like a FPS such as CoD or so. Screen resolution beyond 1024 x 768 would be gravy. As for frames per second, try to be smooth.

3. RAM-will DDR2 RAM still be useful for a while? DDR3 gets pricy for here. As for RAM timing...something that'll work.

Thanks in advance...

Thank you for replies. I really appreciate the time you guys spend on answering people's posts.

Also, do to my hours at work, I apologize for not responding quickly.

Take care...

Hey folks,

Hope all is well. Noob here...trying to match Radeon 6850 with a PSU. I am struggling to find Amp information for the Radeon.

Anyone know? I stumbled on a website that says this:

Radeon HD 6850 CrossfireX - 35A and a 600W PSU minimum
Radeon HD 6850 - 25A and a 450W PSU minimum

http://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=104805.0;wap2

Can anyone confirm?

Thanks in advance.

Thanks for reply.

To answer your most important question, as for acquiring merits and such, not gonna happen any time fast.

Reason being Real Life allows me to only play an hour or perhaps up to three about once a week. Moreover, I don't belong to a SG (for many reasons) and not because i'm a misanthrope...heh.

As for accolades, Unique IOs and such, I would love to have them, but neither have the cash, the time to play or a method of "farming" merits.

And your point about accuracy...understood. But i'll manage. (Not sure if you noticed, but most of my attacks still have one slot unslotted which is for any random IO to increase Acc equaling 32-36%...).

I'm tempted to rewrite the build where it is almost "Soft-capped" squeezed with Aid-Self...

Hey folks,

Hope all is well. This is my first time seriously trying to plan out a "Soft-capped" build with a few caveats:

1. Not soloing AVs/GMs.
2. Not PVPing.
3. No Purps or any other "exorbitant" IO recipes.

In all, trying to "do" with the cheap stuff. Thanks in advance. (EDIT) Doh...forgot to remove the LOTG recharge...was playing around with "Dream" Build, heh.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.803
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Level 50 Magic Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Fiery Melee
Secondary Power Set: Super Reflexes
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Fire Sword

• (A) Smashing Haymaker - Accuracy/Damage
• (15) Smashing Haymaker - Damage/Endurance
• (17) Smashing Haymaker - Damage/Recharge
• (17) Smashing Haymaker - Damage/Endurance/Recharge

Level 1: Focused Fighting

• (A) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
• (3) Red Fortune - Defense
• (3) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
• (5) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge
• (37) Red Fortune - Endurance/Recharge
• (37) Red Fortune - Endurance

Level 2: Focused Senses

• (A) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
• (5) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
• (7) Red Fortune - Defense
• (7) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge
• (37) Red Fortune - Endurance/Recharge
• (39) Red Fortune - Endurance

Level 4: Cremate

• (A) Smashing Haymaker - Accuracy/Damage
• (9) Smashing Haymaker - Damage/Endurance
• (9) Smashing Haymaker - Damage/Recharge
• (11) Smashing Haymaker - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
• (15) Empty

Level 6: Hurdle

• (A) Empty

Level 8: Agile

• (A) Serendipity - Defense
• (45) Serendipity - Defense/Endurance
• (48) Gift of the Ancients - Defense
• (48) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Endurance

Level 10: Practiced Brawler

• (A) Empty
• (11) Empty

Level 12: Hasten

• (A) Empty
• (13) Empty
• (13) Empty

Level 14: Health

• (A) Healing IO
• (43) Empty

Level 16: Dodge

• (A) Serendipity - Defense
• (45) Serendipity - Defense/Endurance
• (46) Gift of the Ancients - Defense
• (46) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Endurance
• (50) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed

Level 18: Fire Sword Circle

• (A) Multi Strike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
• (19) Multi Strike - Accuracy/Damage
• (19) Multi Strike - Damage/Endurance
• (25) Multi Strike - Damage/Recharge
• (25) Multi Strike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
• (27) Multi Strike - Accuracy/Endurance

Level 20: Stamina

• (A) Endurance Modification IO
• (21) Endurance Modification IO
• (21) Endurance Modification IO
• (45) Empty

Level 22: Build Up

• (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff
• (23) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge
• (23) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance
• (31) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance
• (31) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance
• (33) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up

Level 24: Quickness

• (A) Empty

Level 26: Incinerate

• (A) Smashing Haymaker - Accuracy/Damage
• (27) Smashing Haymaker - Damage/Endurance
• (29) Smashing Haymaker - Damage/Recharge
• (29) Smashing Haymaker - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
• (31) Empty

Level 28: Lucky

• (A) Serendipity - Defense
• (42) Serendipity - Defense/Endurance
• (50) Gift of the Ancients - Defense
• (50) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Endurance

Level 30: Boxing

• (A) Razzle Dazzle - Accuracy/Stun/Recharge
• (33) Razzle Dazzle - Accuracy/Recharge
• (33) Razzle Dazzle - Endurance/Stun
• (34) Razzle Dazzle - Accuracy/Endurance
• (34) Razzle Dazzle - Stun/Range
• (34) Razzle Dazzle - Chance of Immobilize

Level 32: Tough

• (A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%

Level 35: Evasion

• (A) Red Fortune - Defense
• (36) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
• (36) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge
• (36) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
• (39) Red Fortune - Endurance/Recharge
• (40) Red Fortune - Endurance

Level 38: Weave

• (A) Serendipity - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
• (39) Serendipity - Defense/Endurance
• (40) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
• (40) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Endurance
• (46) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed

Level 41: Greater Fire Sword

• (A) Smashing Haymaker - Accuracy/Damage
• (42) Smashing Haymaker - Damage/Endurance
• (42) Smashing Haymaker - Damage/Recharge
• (43) Smashing Haymaker - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
• (43) Empty

Level 44: Combat Jumping

• (A) Winter's Gift - Slow Resistance (20%)

Level 47: Conserve Power

• (A) Recharge Reduction IO
• (48) Recharge Reduction IO

Level 49: Physical Perfection

• (A) Empty

------------
Level 1: Brawl

• (A) Empty

Level 1: Sprint

• (A) Empty

Level 2: Rest

• (A) Empty

Level 1: Critical Hit
Level 2: Ninja Run

To je_saist and Father Xmas,

Wow! Thank you for your replies.

I have much to digest from the links and information you both provided. Gonna go read up...

Thank you.

je saist,

Thank you for reply. Good stuff to know. And I forgot to mention under Memory that I want DDR3...

Thanks again.

Hey folks,

Hope all is well. I'm in the process of buying an ASUS motherboard, but I'm not sure which is really best for my needs/playstyle:

1. Games-Currently played is just COX. Future, maybe a FPS like CoD or a MMO such as DCU Online or Bioware's Star Wars.

2. Bang for the buck-looking towards future. I think Intel's i5 is marginally better than both AMD's Phenom IIx4/IIx6. I know AMD is generally better "bang for the buck". On this note, why not just build a high end dual core instead of the 3 mentioned?

Also, do I really need a motherboard for two video cards? I just wanna pay for practical value/usage, not eye candy.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks. Was thinking of shipping one over, but I've been told from a friend that my host country government is gonna tax the crap out of me (Hundreds of dollars).

Looks like I'm gonna be shelling out cash...

Hey folks,

In short....

I'm overseas, I'm not tech savvy and my problems will be programming language barriers.

1. My new computer will be made with no English programs so my concern is with BIOS, OS and so on...Is there a way for me to change to English?

2. Is there a way to change Win 7 to English or must I buy "another" copy in English?

Thanks in advance.

Doh...didn't know that and actually suprised. But the damage debuffs from Sonic coupled with Defiance would seem to be well worth the exemption. I think?

Thanks...

Silverado, thank you.

Happy Holidays folks!!

For PVE and my playstyle (solo/team, drop targets fast without being *rooted*) between secondaries of /Elec and /Mental which one would best pair with Primaries of Sonic/ and Elec/?

Thanks for any input...