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#201 topsemag55
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hmmm, i see, i haven't had troubles running any game yet, crysis 2, sims3, skyrim all run at max settings pretty well, i appreciate the feedback

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It's a "hit & miss" type situation, sometimes you can run a game, but it's never guaranteed. I once had a PC with that Intel chip, and there were games that flat refused to boot because of it. That's why I bought a desktop with a dedicated GPU card, so I wouldn't run into that again.
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#205 Chris_Williams
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[QUOTE="Chris_Williams"]

hmmm, i see, i haven't had troubles running any game yet, crysis 2, sims3, skyrim all run at max settings pretty well, i appreciate the feedback

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It's a "hit & miss" type situation, sometimes you can run a game, but it's never guaranteed. I once had a PC with that Intel chip, and there were games that flat refused to boot because of it. That's why I bought a desktop with a dedicated GPU card, so I wouldn't run into that again.

thanks for telling me that, i did not know
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#206 Code_Blue_
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if i use theATI Radeon's site and download the latest drivers, then download Nvidia Physics and then DX9.

Will it be free?

anyway time to DL stream and see what all the fuss is about

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#208 lundy86_4  Online
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if i use theATI Radeon's site and download the latest drivers, then download Nvidia Physics and then DX9.

Will it be free?

anyway time to DL stream and see what all the fuss is about

Code_Blue_

All free. Do not install PhysX. On any AMD cards it will drop the FPS drastically, and it can only really be utilized on higher end nVidia cards.

DX9 is a necessity though.

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#211 lundy86_4  Online
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Truth be told you don't even have a right to look me in the eyes.

Tell you what.

Beg me and I will go run a dxdiag for you.

Favor for a favor.

I have really no reason to prove anything to you otherwise.

LazySloth718

As soon as it directs you to the |Bonk" page the message has been posted. Do not refresh or try to repost.

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probably only a million are playing a game

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#213 LazySloth718
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[QUOTE="LazySloth718"]

You show up on "gaming forum" to bash little kids and their fisher-price toys

topsemag55

Specifically to bash you, so if the shoe fits

Bash yourself for limiting your own options and change with the times.

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#214 rasengan2552
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[QUOTE="topsemag55"][QUOTE="LazySloth718"]

You show up on "gaming forum" to bash little kids and their fisher-price toys

LazySloth718

Specifically to bash you, so if the shoe fits

Bash yourself for limiting your own options and change with the times.

why do you ALWAYS assume that PC gamers don't play console games ???
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#216 topsemag55
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if i use theATI Radeon's site and download the latest drivers, then download Nvidia Physics and then DX9.

Will it be free?

anyway time to DL stream and see what all the fuss is about

Code_Blue_
Yes, all of those downloads are free.
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#217 LazySloth718
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[QUOTE="LazySloth718"]

[QUOTE="topsemag55"] Specifically to bash you, so if the shoe fitsrasengan2552

Bash yourself for limiting your own options and change with the times.

why do you ALWAYS assume that PC gamers don't play console games ???

I don't.

I assume that PC gamers who bash console gamers don't play console games.

Apologies for the double-posts, I hit a spot of lag.

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#218 topsemag55
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[QUOTE="topsemag55"][QUOTE="LazySloth718"]

You show up on "gaming forum" to bash little kids and their fisher-price toys

LazySloth718

Specifically to bash you, so if the shoe fits

Bash yourself for limiting your own options and change with the times.

I have a console, surprised? You're one of the worst trolls in SW, your performance is atrocious...the only thing you'll end up with is no friends, that you'll succeed at. *checks profile* Oh wait...you do have zero friends. Congrats.
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#219 Mozelleple112
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awww, someone must have hurt pc fanboys feelings, let me guess, someone said pc gaming is dying again.....

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Yep. Screw Steam. Xfire is vastly superior.
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#220 LazySloth718
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[QUOTE="LazySloth718"]

[QUOTE="topsemag55"] Specifically to bash you, so if the shoe fitstopsemag55

Bash yourself for limiting your own options and change with the times.

I have a console, surprised? You're one of the worst trolls in SW, your performance is atrocious...the only thing you'll end up with is no friends, that you'll succeed at.

My trolling skills notwithstanding, I'm not that surprised.

If you're smart you change with the seasons, and if you have the money then you own multiple platforms and enjoy them all.

I don't think I do that badly in the trolling department, I think Kinthalas takes Pepto Bismol because of me, and I've had you pissed off for two days now, going on three.

Not that I take pleasure in people's misery.

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#221 topsemag55
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[QUOTE="topsemag55"][QUOTE="LazySloth718"]

Bash yourself for limiting your own options and change with the times.

LazySloth718

I have a console, surprised? You're one of the worst trolls in SW, your performance is atrocious...the only thing you'll end up with is no friends, that you'll succeed at.

My trolling skills notwithstanding, I'm not that surprised.

If you're smart you change with the seasons, and if you have the money then you own multiple platforms and enjoy them all.

I don't think I do that badly in the trolling department, I think Kinthalas takes Pepto Bismol because of me, and I've had you pissed off for two days now, going on three.

Not that I take pleasure in people's misery.

*checks profile* Oh wait...you do have zero friends. Congrats.
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#222 Code_Blue_
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The upgrades a FREE??? hmmm PC gaming doesnt seem so bad or expensive then
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#223 topsemag55
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The upgrades a FREE??? hmmm PC gaming doesnt seem so bad or expensive thenCode_Blue_
Yes, Microsoft, ATI, and Nvidia all provide free software updates in support of their PC software.
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#224 lundy86_4  Online
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The upgrades a FREE??? hmmm PC gaming doesnt seem so bad or expensive thenCode_Blue_

The drivers for the hardware are always free. They're only drivers. 95% of the performance comes from the hardware you are using. Drivers can increase performance, but not drastically (depends on the game).

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#225 LazySloth718
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*checks profile* Oh wait...you do have zero friends. Congrats. topsemag55

That's horrible.

How many people do I have to stuff before I get some?

Still kinda new here.

Wanna be my friend?

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#226 Code_Blue_
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[QUOTE="Code_Blue_"]The upgrades a FREE??? hmmm PC gaming doesnt seem so bad or expensive thentopsemag55
Yes, Microsoft, ATI, and Nvidia all provide free software updates in support of their PC software.

so my laptop rig will be able to play Mass effect 1 on max annd BF3 on lowest settings with the updates?
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#227 topsemag55
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[QUOTE="Code_Blue_"]The upgrades a FREE??? hmmm PC gaming doesnt seem so bad or expensive thenlundy86_4

The drivers for the hardware are always free. They're only drivers. 95% of the performance comes from the hardware you are using. Drivers can increase performance, but not drastically (depends on the game).

True, when CDPR and Nvidia teamed up to upgrade game performance, it made a difference on the 3-D driver.
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#228 whiskeystrike
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[QUOTE="topsemag55"]*checks profile* Oh wait...you do have zero friends. Congrats. LazySloth718

That's horrible.

How many people do I have to stuff before I get some?

Still kinda new here.

Wanna be my friend?

I'll be your friend, I only have one myself :oops:

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#229 topsemag55
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[QUOTE="topsemag55"][QUOTE="Code_Blue_"]The upgrades a FREE??? hmmm PC gaming doesnt seem so bad or expensive thenCode_Blue_
Yes, Microsoft, ATI, and Nvidia all provide free software updates in support of their PC software.

so my laptop rig will be able to play Mass effect 1 on max annd BF3 on lowest settings with the updates?

I would give a probable "yes" on Mass Effect 1, but BF3 might be hard. Please ask some guys on the Computer Hardware board about your PC...post your specs there and ask them if your computer can run BF3. I can't claim any knowledge of ATI cards because I've never used one.
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#230 Code_Blue_
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[QUOTE="Code_Blue_"][QUOTE="topsemag55"] Yes, Microsoft, ATI, and Nvidia all provide free software updates in support of their PC software.topsemag55
so my laptop rig will be able to play Mass effect 1 on max annd BF3 on lowest settings with the updates?

I would give a probable "yes" on Mass Effect 1, but BF3 might be hard. Please ask some guys on the Computer Hardware board about your PC...post your specs there and ask them if your computer can run BF3. I can't claim any knowledge of ATI cards becasue I've never used one.

What card do you use? and whats the difference between them?
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#231 lundy86_4  Online
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True, when CDPR and Nvidia teamed up to upgrade game performance, it made a difference on the 3-D driver.topsemag55

Nice. I remember having major issues with BC2 and loading into the MP maps on AMD cards. Luckily, it got a fix :P

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#232 topsemag55
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[QUOTE="topsemag55"]*checks profile* Oh wait...you do have zero friends. Congrats. LazySloth718

That's horrible.

How many people do I have to stuff before I get some?

Still kinda new here.

Wanna be my friend?

Dude, I've got 90 friends on my list, and not one of them troll.
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#233 topsemag55
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[QUOTE="topsemag55"][QUOTE="Code_Blue_"] so my laptop rig will be able to play Mass effect 1 on max annd BF3 on lowest settings with the updates?Code_Blue_
I would give a probable "yes" on Mass Effect 1, but BF3 might be hard. Please ask some guys on the Computer Hardware board about your PC...post your specs there and ask them if your computer can run BF3. I can't claim any knowledge of ATI cards becasue I've never used one.

What card do you use? and whats the difference between them?

My card isn't top-of-the-line, I'm using a Nvidia GTX 430. Differences? That would entail a thread in and of itself, with a lot of arguing.:lol: PC gamers have a bit of a "friendly rivalry" going on between the two manufacturers. However, both brands are good cards.
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#234 Code_Blue_
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[QUOTE="Code_Blue_"][QUOTE="topsemag55"] I would give a probable "yes" on Mass Effect 1, but BF3 might be hard. Please ask some guys on the Computer Hardware board about your PC...post your specs there and ask them if your computer can run BF3. I can't claim any knowledge of ATI cards becasue I've never used one.topsemag55
What card do you use? and whats the difference between them?

My card isn't top-of-the-line, I'm using a Nvidia GTX 430. Differences? That would entail a thread in and of itself, with a lot of arguing.:lol: PC gamers have a bit of a "friendly rivalry" going on between the two manufacturers. However, both brands are good cards.

Ok im starting to understand, thanks for all the help. p.s your sig awesome, not sure if its real though
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#235 topsemag55
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[QUOTE="topsemag55"]True, when CDPR and Nvidia teamed up to upgrade game performance, it made a difference on the 3-D driver.lundy86_4

Nice. I remember having major issues with BC2 and loading into the MP maps on AMD cards. Luckily, it got a fix :P

Yeah, we were having problems with Witcher 2 when using the 3-D driver, but CDPR and Nvidia teamed up to fix it. CDPR uses the TWIMTBP logo in their games, so Nvidia provides full support to them.
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#236 topsemag55
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[QUOTE="Code_Blue_"] Ok im starting to understand, thanks for all the help. p.s your sig awesome, not sure if its real though

It is real, the glasses actually fill from the bottom to slow down foaming.
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#237 lundy86_4  Online
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Yeah, we were having problems with Witcher 2 when using the 3-D driver, but CDPR and Nvidia teamed up to fix it. CDPR uses the TWIMTBP logo in their games, so Nvidia provides full support to them.topsemag55

I always did hate that logo :P Still nVidia make solid cards (i'm going with them for my upgrade). My bro just got the 560TI and it's damn impressive for a mid-high range card.

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[QUOTE="Code_Blue_"] Ok im starting to understand, thanks for all the help. p.s your sig awesome, not sure if its real thoughtopsemag55
It is real, the glasses actually fill from the bottom to slow down foaming.

How does it fill through the bottom and retain the liquid?

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#239 alexside1
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Whooo weee. According to steam, skyrim is the most current played game. And that my friend is good news.
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#240 topsemag55
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I always did hate that logo :P Still nVidia make solid cards (i'm going with them for my upgrade). My bro just got the 560TI and it's damn impressive for a mid-high range card.

lundy86_4
That's cool, you'll like your new card, and Nvidia does put out driver fixes fast at times. You should buy Painkiller and watch the logo scene, it's hilarious...a skeleton walks out in front of the logo, and gets shot at with a bunch of wooden stakes. He covers himself up, then walks sideways off of the screen.:lol::lol:
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#241 topsemag55
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[QUOTE="topsemag55"][QUOTE="Code_Blue_"] Ok im starting to understand, thanks for all the help. p.s your sig awesome, not sure if its real thoughwhiskeystrike

It is real, the glasses actually fill from the bottom to slow down foaming.

How does it fill through the bottom and retain the liquid?

Magnets at the bottom of the glasses open up the bottom, and close them when full.
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#242 lundy86_4  Online
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Magnets at the bottom of the glasses open up the bottom, and close them when full.topsemag55

Impressive. I wish they had that in Canada, but going by the domestic here, nobody would care :P

It's not the best... That's for sure.

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#243 topsemag55
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Impressive. I wish they had that in Canada, but going by the domestic here, nobody would care :P

It's not the best... That's for sure.

lundy86_4
We have our share of nasty beer here in the U.S. as well.:P But almost any beer will taste better when it's super cold, and doesn't have half the glass taken up by foam.
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#244 lundy86_4  Online
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[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

Impressive. I wish they had that in Canada, but going by the domestic here, nobody would care :P

It's not the best... That's for sure.

topsemag55

We have our share of nasty beer here in the U.S. as well.:P But almost any beer will taste better when it's super cold, and doesn't have half the glass taken up by foam.

That's certainly true. US has some pretty poop domestic beer as well (but defo some good ones). I'll either drink local brews (which are remarkably good in some instances) or import. If i'm at a bar serving cheap domestic, well... Fine :P

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#245 topsemag55
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That's certainly true. US has some pretty poop domestic beer as well (but defo some good ones). I'll either drink local brews (which are remarkably good in some instances) or import. If i'm at a bar serving cheap domestic, well... Fine :P

lundy86_4
Yeah, I'll drink a beer once in a while, but if I'm at a bar, I usually go for Jack Daniels & Coke.:P
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#246 lundy86_4  Online
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Yeah, I'll drink a beer once in a while, but if I'm at a bar, I usually go for Jack Daniels & Coke.:Ptopsemag55

Not had one in years. You've inspired me to grab one the next time i'm out.

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#247 vtoshkatur
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okay whatever, i dont know what concurrent means so what shoot me....my point stilll stands PC gaming is dying...why you think all the devs are jumping ship..and i bet you kinthlis is a PC hacker Pirtare that takes all the free games liking PC gaming.. why is it you never heard about piratres on PS3.?Code_Blue_

And the girl in your sig is in desprate need of a shower. Whats your point?

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#248 hensothor
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[QUOTE="vtoshkatur"]

[QUOTE="Chris_Williams"] i'm log on to steam right now, in fact when my laptop is on i'm on steam but i'm not doing anything on steam, your data is pretty useless Chris_Williams

Why so hostile?

i don't understand how people can read words on a screen and judge how a person is feeling, i wish i could do that

I don't care who you are, if you had said what you said in your post to me face to face, you couldn't have said that without it coming off completely douchey.
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#249 princeofshapeir
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[QUOTE="padaporra"]

Steam is amazing.

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when it works ... last week Steam blocked me from buying 10 games on sale.

herp derp anecdotal evidence derp proves that steam sucks derp
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#250 BigDaddyPOLO
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Why should I post anything?

To prove something to extremists and mental defectives?

You show up on "gaming forum" to bash little kids and their fisher-price toys, to me you don't even qualify as a man.

LazySloth718

Oh man internet tough guy coming through everybody step aside.