VoodooCompany
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Quote:STF will just be regular mow 'em down with 4 sails to the wind. Up to you.Originally Posted by Chuckers
I'll take a slot on Manti with Kellie, but I won't do any Master of as I tend to die and ruin it.
3/29 - Tuesday - 830 PM EST - Manticore / STF
1 Me - Different scrapper
2 Euro John
3 Mental
4 Turkey
5 Chuckers
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3/30 - Wednesday - 9 PM EST - MoLRSF
(Desperate for badge at this point
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1 Me - Useless scrapper
2 Turkey - Brute
3 Buff/Debuff
4 Buff/Debuff
5 Buff/Debuff
6 Buff/Debuff
7 Buff/Debuff/Damage
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Quote:I know the current memory settings, and am able to assign it directly, but the default came in as auto (and it does recognize a bunch of specific speeds), at least through the BIOS. I take it CPU-Z will show me the actual settings while in the OS? Using various gadgets that I'm playing with, CPU cycles and memory useage look great to me. I imagine they have a memory readout as well, just haven't dug into them much.Originally Posted by Father Xmas
Well CPU-Z can show you the current memory settings. Probably some utility bundled with the motherboard can as well.
For CPU temps I would say anything under 60C is good, 50C great, even fantastic if you already tried OCing.
If that's your professional opinion regarding temps (after a google conversion
) I am more than okay with the readings now. 
Hami raid was producing 115 F, other game play around 105, and regular Windows programs around 75. While in just the BIOS, CPU was shown at about 40 C.
EDIT after checking out CPU Z:
Not sure of the readings, but they don't look right to me?
DRAM Freq : 665.3 MHz ?
FSB : DRAM : 1.5
(timing parameters are correct @ 9-9-9-24)
Command rate (CR) : 1T
Under SPD tab:
Max bandwidth: PC3-10700 (667 Mhz) ?
Spd Ext: XMP
4 JEDEC headings ranging from 533 to 800 Mhz ?
As a completely uninformed guessimation, it appears the auto feature is currently using them at the lowest rating? Or I am completely out of the loop on memory readings now?
If it is the lowest rating, this can't harm the modules, correct? If so, I might be okay leaving it as-is for the time being since I can't really see any reason bumping it up for my paltry purposes. If it's NOT OK for this level useage, then I'll twinker a bit. -
Obviously the old people are sticking together
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Been a few days now with the new rig humming along (well not really, it's damned quiet for the number of fans in there
) and haven't had any issues *knocks on wood*
Turned up *everything* to max for CoX and it's a thing of beauty; went from being dead last in zoning into anything by a large factor to haven't teamed with anyone even coming close now And it really is a pretty game. Even the ship raid last night and Hami raid the other night was pure creamy smooth gold. Even using the onboard sound and it sounds great and didn't have any looping effects in various missions where I was near death's door in regard to sound loop crashes before.
Windows 7 is slowly coming into second habit like XP always was, and as long as everything keeps working like it should, I'm a happy kid again.
Haven't tweaked anything, but the only "interesting" thing I noticed was for the BIOS having the memory speed set to auto and not the specific 1600 speed of the memory; Not something I want to play with since everything is working great and am assuming that it is running the memory at the correct speed. Trying not to freak out on the CPU temps being registered with a Win7 gadget running but I don't have any comparisons of what it should be at. Nothing has beeped or died on me, so I'm thinking they are okay with the full load I have running.
Anyway, just want to thank everyone again. Made me feel real confident going back into the build process after such a long hiatus (if any seasoned pro saw me piecing everything together, they'd have been real nervous
). Before purchasing, I did check other sites and Microcenter, and Newegg had the best prices at the time except for a special on the processor which Microcenter had. So even got to save ~$50 on what I thought I'd be spending. 
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Two weeks in a row. I can take a hint......
Quote:The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong baby
And you'll be sorry someday
The thrill is gone
It's gone away from me
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Although I'll still live on
But so lonely I'll be
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New week. New Weekly TF........but I ain't looking forward to it. I am now finally done with the helper badge for the uber scrapper, but I have exactly one character who could use the badge from Manticore. Depending on interest, I'll run it at least once, but would like to branch out afterwards. Interest?
3/29 - Tuesday - 830 PM EST - Manticore
1 Me - Different scrapper
2 Euro John
3 Mental
4 Turkey
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There should be plenty o'time afterwards for an STF. I'll have my widow up for that one.
3/30 - Wednesday - 830 PM EST - I HAVE NO IDEA
LGTF? MoLRSF? Whichever gets 3 votes gets the pot? Won't be pushing for a 2nd TF of anything unless sweet talked? Otherwise, I'll go back into milking the inf cows and smiling at how smooth everything is now
9PM? Tenative MoLRSF (Desperate for badge at this point)
1 Me - Useless scrapper
2 Turkey - Brute
3 Buff/Debuff
4 Buff/Debuff
5 Buff/Debuff
6 Buff/Debuff
7 Buff/Debuff/Damage
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Ha............ Ha.........
As they say, everything is bigger in Texas.
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FYI, if I'm around for Friday, it'd be closer to or past 930. Penny usually waits till about 925 before starting her own
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Quote:You'll hop on the first available opening with anybody. You don't need meOriginally Posted by PennyPA
Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin for Friday!!!!
Did you miss me?
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3x a night and didn't ever really seem to drag. Was some pretty good stuff throughout. Hoping to cram in some more Friday night if anyone interested, but more hoping I can finish prepping the new rig before then. I just need more time
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Quote:Originally Posted by _Flux_
If there is still room, I would like to reserve the last 2 spots on Tues for at least 1 run, if not both. Chuckers, I don't know what kind of shenanigans Tonto here is trying to pull, but if a spot is free, I'll let ya know.
3/22 - Tuesday - 830 PM EST - Tin Mage
1 Me - Tanker (This is for Patient's benefit. No guarantees will be given) / Scrapper 2nd run
2 Patient
3 JohnP - Tank x2
4 Shamster x2
5 Mental x2
6 Viking x2
7 Tonto x 2*
8 Tonto Dos x 2*
(NO MORE TANKS 1st run)
Chuckers*
Turkey*
3/23 - Wednesday - 830 PM EST - Tin Mage
1 Me - Scrapper x 2
2 Patient
3 Mental x 2
4 Chuckers x 2
5 Turkey x 2
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Quote:Another reason for me to despise Glee moreOriginally Posted by Mental_Giant
w00t! Glee's on break (they won Regionals!)... so I'm down for Double Tuesdays and Double Wednesdays!
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I'm making a list of everything I have to school you on. If I'm not exciting you with what I bring, you're probably dead inside already.
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Quote:The sarcasm isn't missed.Originally Posted by PennyPA
Bummed but going to miss ths week due to RL stuff going on. Have fun!
Don't recall how long this will normally take, and have not done it while level shifted yet. Will try for 2 on each night if interested.
3/22 - Tuesday - 830 PM EST - Tin Mage
1 Me - Tanker (This is for Patient's benefit. No guarantees will be given) / Scrapper 2nd run
2 Patient
3 JohnP - Tank x2
4 Shamster x2
5 Mental x2
6 Viking x2
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(NO MORE TANKS 1st run)
3/23 - Wednesday - 830 PM EST - Tin Mage
1 Me - Scrapper x 2
2 Patient
3 Mental x 2
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Where the hell is KT and why is he playing other games?
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Shamster, have we been arguing again and I missed it? Actually, I thought I was here so everyone would have someone they could count on to @#$#@ about Shamster to
But of course I'm still here. Someone has to play with the left over dregs that don't deserve recognition
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Quote:You mean everything, right?Originally Posted by BrandX
Yeah, I wanted the Highlander: Methos Edition, to get kicked off, with or without the watchers. But it didn't happen :/ Amanda wouldn't have been my first choice, I just think the show could of made it with her, if the writing/what have you was just...better!
I don't generally "judge a book by it's cover", but take a gander at the "art" for the box of Season 1 of this. 'nuff said IMO There was more than one season!?!?!?
I wanted to like the show; more highlander "stuff", more Methos, more Watchers, and let's face it, more Amanda. But showcasing a series around a sidekick is hard to pull off. -
Quote:Pretty sure that was legally purged from ever being talked about. Lawyers may very well be on their way to harrass you as we speak.Originally Posted by KingPug
Has anyone watched Highlander: The Raven?
Minus the bleached hair, she was a fun side character. And that's how it should have stayed.
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Quote:I'll admit, I'm a little lost on this part. But I do see a pattern a-brewing.Originally Posted by Satanic_Hamster
Oh noes. Rob is channeling George Bush.
When he gets his stoner to a tier 4 alpha we'll see a "mission accomplished" thread, followed by labeling Freedom, Virtue, and furries the axis of evil.
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Currently listening to the Arcade Fire's the Arcade Fire[EP]
Victory sure did lose a lot of players I guessQuote:If I've forgotten anyone, see me in game.
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Sounds good. I really do appreciate the insight.
Sounds like the efficiency premium is more suited for the hardcore performance pushers. One last thing I might look through is for another 700+W without the premium. Otherwise, if all goes well, I am thinking I'll be having a new system on the way by tonight
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Mobo : MSI P67A-C43 (B3) (From what is currently available, I feel more comfortable with this and should be the revised chipset board)
CPU : Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (K variant I had meant to link to before)
Tower : COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN2
GPU : MSI N460GTX Hawk GeForce GTX 460
PSU : I did look into upping the PSU and the different ratings for efficiency (wasn't aware of this before actually).
For +~$20, there is Bronze certified Antec TruePower New TP-750 750W (though there is mention of the fan blowing down for this? Unsure of the impact that would have on this type of case.)
or Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W
Only sticking point is the memory AFAIK. Both are roughly the same price, but the 1600 should be faster, but requires changing BIOS settings. I'm not sure of how much of a performance boost the 1600 would give in a bona fide example, however.
Mem : G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 or
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066
Am I missing a showstopper? I'm looking forward to getting these ordered......but am looking for the blessing of those better informed than myself.
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With as many teams that kept forming, you'll have no problem getting in on that chaos. You didn't miss too much; once I got past dealing with my obligation of putting up with Patient, the teams just got better from there.
Will be trying for more probably late-ish Friday night and apparently will have extra free time throughout Saturday, so I might just be able to pull off the last extra runs I need for this damnable badge
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Quote:I had thought I linked to the K version for my proc, but apparently I did not. K version is ~$10 more, and I'm okay with that. I was under the impression it was also more useful for the memory ratings I had linked to as well? If it's strictly for overclocking the graphics or tweaking SLI configurations, and the standard model is better suited for what I need, I'm okay with going the standard route.
Socket 1155 is the "new" budget i7-2xxx series. Still can only handle 2-way SLi/Crossfire at x8 without doing anything tricky but is tightly locked in at it's specific speed (only allows +400MHz or so) unless you pay a bit more (~$30) for the K version which can overclock well beyond the +400MHz.
RE: Memory and Mobo - I noticed the OC and * indicators next to the memory stats for the boards but was under the impression all of that was done through the BIOS for switching "on" and there doesn't appear to be any issues with doing so. The linked memory has a timing of 9-9-9-24-2N where the 2N is unknown to me? It has a nice promo price if it suits my needs and I buy it soon, but there is a 1066 G.Skill with lower latency at a slightly lower base price as well. Anyone with thoughts on the actual Mobos in terms of reliablilty (and double checking compatibility?)
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Quote:Scrapper is, but the Fort wasn't (before you joined). Keep in mind, we had a lot of defense on every run; that pretty much neutralizes the healing Nictus outright, and makes the pet one nothing more than graphic lag. Still not sure if the Damage dude is auto hit or not, but since every run has been with a lot of defense going, I can't really say it's done much damage. And each run had at least some kind of debuff (-regen or -res), so stuff always goes down smoothly.Originally Posted by Mental_Giant
So have we already reached the point where the ITF has been trivialized by level shifts? I had level-shifted toons on the two runs I was in on last night, and I know at least Voo was shifted... I assume many more were.
It felt like the final encounter with Rommy was more like an EB, or a really tough Boss encounter. Sure, we had a good mix of ATs on the team, but it didn't feel like an "end of TF" type challenge.
I figured we would reach this at some point, but it feels sooner than I expected.
Level shifts certainly help, but its effects are amplified by those other factors. And Rommy isn't an Incarnate like Recluse, Statesman or R-man; he isn't anything more than an EB without the nictus pets helping him as it is.
3/16- Wednesday - 830 PM EST - Multiple ITFs
1 Me - Scrapper
2 Mental+
3 Turkey+
4 Patient
5 Chuckers+
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Quote:Called it, yet again.Originally Posted by VoodooCompany
Voodoo wants to play.....so there must be a patch first!
Prediction: Penny gets worn out by a 2nd go-round. Far far far below the record set by other ex-players. Her stamina just isn't there to ever hope of becoming top seeded. -
RE: PSU - I really have no need or desire to ever run SLI/Crossfire, so that's why I am initially going with 650W (same as I currently have, and I'm pretty sure it's overkill). I may have multiple HDs, and just 1xCD rom and/or DVD burner as other peripherals, but I wouldn't think I'd need to up the power output? Increasing it doesn't bother me, but for wants/needs and price, I'd like to keep it simple.
Mobos - Due to the disinterest in a micro style (again, thanks for the heads up), and making sure to actually get compatible components, these are the 3 that seem to cover what I want and need compared to price:
ASUS P8P67 LE (REV 3.0) (currently out of stock)
MSI P67A-C43 (B3)
BIOSTAR TP67B+ (I believe I'm unfamiliar with Biostar, but something from past experiences has me a little hesitant about them)
Lowered the memory since I went overkill (I'm a sucker for RAM). And pretty sure the MSI GeForce will suffice for quite sometime.
CPU : Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz
Tower : COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN2
GPU : MSI N460GTX Hawk GeForce GTX 460
PSU : Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W
Mem : G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin
Yes, I plan on getting Windows 7 and that's the other reason I put off upgrading for so long. 64 bit to take advantage of 4+ Gig Ram, but haven't looked over my saved info as to which version yet (that'll be the last thing I do). Are the multi-pack options still worth it? My wife says she wants it on her system, but a) doesn't need it and b) her system is less beefy than my current system anyway.
Again, thanks for all the input and insight.