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by MaZa
Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:30 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: CPU Coooler Charts at toms hardware
Replies: 19
Views: 9386

from what I have gathered, push-pins are harder to get fitted tightly enough. The heatsink might even get eenyweeny bit aligned, butchering the cooling properties due to uneven contact. Plus, they might wear out and get looser as time passes.
by MaZa
Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:47 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: What are you listening to right now?
Replies: 4309
Views: 2479676

Cannibal Corpse - Necrosadistic Warning



I tend to like more intelligent forms of Death metal, but CC works greatly on occasional braindead headbanging periods. :P
by MaZa
Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:29 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: What are you listening to right now?
Replies: 4309
Views: 2479676

Lunar Aurora - Glück
by MaZa
Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme
Replies: 45
Views: 45247

Having a fan or no doesnt matter, as I have that side covered. I will have several Nexus 120mm fans where I can try different combinations, like passive with cooling done completely by the airflow and trying different ways to make optimal airflow through the cooler with least noise, or perhaps ditch...
by MaZa
Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:48 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme
Replies: 45
Views: 45247

Which one is more effective on passive cooling, TRUE or Ninja, on my upcoming P182 computer rig with Nexus fans? Im still undecided which cooler would is more effective, not counting the price. They're both very good, close to the best possible with very low airflow. Don't bother splitting hairs --...
by MaZa
Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:15 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme
Replies: 45
Views: 45247

Which one is more effective on passive cooling, TRUE or Ninja, on my upcoming P182 computer rig with Nexus fans? Im still undecided which cooler would is more effective, not counting the price.
by MaZa
Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:14 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: [LCDs] make my eyes [hurt]
Replies: 34
Views: 16049

I watch a lot of porn and the skin tones are still just excellent. That is how I calibrate my monitor. If there ever was a ranking of most [insert adjective of your choice here] SPCR quotes, I suspect this one would top it. It seems really good way to test monitor colors, and hassling with calibrat...
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:10 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

From what I have read, that counts for A model. But C has some very serious backlighting problems. Thats what I read anyway. But if thats true, then I have nothing to worry about.
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:04 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

Just remembered that there is different panel versions of 226BW. I hope it really is S panel, or atleast A panel... :shock: Gotta ask the seller about it.
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

Even an inch is too much if it doesnt fit. :lol:
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:02 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

I cancelled the order (luckily they had option for that before the order gets handled). I saw a sale for 3 months old Samsun 226BW used monitor, and bought that. But now, I think my desk needs some... cleaning... :(
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

yaler wrote:The resolution is not a problem, jack up your DPI. See if you can cancel your order if you are so unsure. I'm sure you'll be happy either way.

That too. And I think I can return it if Im unhappy. Or atleast sell it for small hit. We'll see.
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:25 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

But still, I would have ordered 22" one IF it would fit on my rather crowded desk. There's too many devices, yet I need them all.
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:21 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

The monitor will be rather close to me, (currently my CRT is about 70cm from my eyes) so I think I can handle it. Plus I can always use smaller resolution. Yes, it would need scaling, and its only acceptable quality at best, depending how monitor handles that scaling. (IIRC Samsung is rather decent ...
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

Wow! my neighbour is working fast it seems, well MaZa; enjoy your new monitor when it arrives and have a blast gaming :) I saw a deal of this monitor which I couldnt refuse, and since I had the money on my account... Easyness of online shopping be damned. :lol: The 206 is a great monitor too, and t...
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:26 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

Okay, just ordered it and waiting anxiously. Luckily it should arrive in few days, unlike my computer pack. I have high hopes for it!
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

Ah, I see. But anyway, unless anyone has an objection Im about to order Samsung 2032BW, the successor of 206BW. 2232BW would be very interesting, but I think it would be a little bit too wide for my desk. 20" seems to be just and just the right size, according to my measuring tape. :) Thanks everyone!
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

What kind of flaws you are talking about? Sorry, im not that aware of LCD technology, I havent been paying attention for monitors rather long time.
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:50 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

Thanks! Is there successor for 206BW too? Its same as 226BW with same abilities, just smaller am I right?
by MaZa
Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:25 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming
Replies: 25
Views: 8791

Looking for good widescreen LCD for gaming

Im not sure if this subforum is correct place to ask this, so mods feel free to move this to right place (not that I would have any power to stop them anyway... :lol: ) So, im looking for good widescreen monitor for gaming. Anything from 19inch to 23inch, doesnt matter, though im not exactly willing...
by MaZa
Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Build for gaming AND music listening.
Replies: 27
Views: 11392

All right, I just ordered my package. However, the IP35-e was out of stock and they werent sure when they would receive another batch, if ever. So, I ordered MSI Neo3-F motherboard instead. Arctic Cooling and Thermalright coolers will be ordered after I receive my computer and get it built, they hav...
by MaZa
Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:15 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Build for gaming AND music listening.
Replies: 27
Views: 11392

Vanilla perhaps. Though since it has only one IDE slot too, I'd rather take Abit IP35-SE over any ASUS. Oh well...
by MaZa
Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:01 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 VGA Cooler
Replies: 48
Views: 72346

Seems like AC has a gold mine in their hands here. :) Too bad SPCR didnt use 8800GT too, as S1 and 8800GT is the thing people rave about. But I guess that ATI card is much better as stress tester.
by MaZa
Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:57 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Build for gaming AND music listening.
Replies: 27
Views: 11392

I'd rather not add any extra cards, so I guess motherboard with standard amount of IDE ports is preferable. And it seems Asus P5K also has only one IDE port. Are there any decent P35 motherboards that has two IDE ports? If not, I guess I have to start looking for decent DVD burner. LG GSA-H66NRB as ...
by MaZa
Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:21 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Build for gaming AND music listening.
Replies: 27
Views: 11392

KSC75 is one helluva can for its price, I own one too and it replaced PX100 easily for my ears. Whenever I want fun on my home system I use my RS1. Has the refinement of high quality headphones but also some tweaks in midbass and upper midrange to give some energy to sound, headbangability for extre...
by MaZa
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:07 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Build for gaming AND music listening.
Replies: 27
Views: 11392

Foamies are also what I prefer, but they have to be swapped quite often, atleast with the kind of earmucus factory that I have inside my head. Blech...

No worries about hijacking, this thread has pretty much run its purpose I think, 'till I get my rig that is. :)
by MaZa
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:02 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Build for gaming AND music listening.
Replies: 27
Views: 11392

I have d-Jays and Etymotic ER-6i IEMs too, for portable use. Not willing to explore that side further cuz inserting them in your ear is always such a fuzz, pain in the ass to get them right. :x Too bad since isolation is great, and so is sound whenever I manage to insert them properly atleast. Funky...
by MaZa
Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:08 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Build for gaming AND music listening.
Replies: 27
Views: 11392

yeah, it would be if you didnt have those cards, but as it is, you have nice setup that is for certain. any conflicts ever? The chip is great, ram fine, all seems good. just make sure no active fan cooling on the motherboard which it probably does not have. S1 is what I am switching to this week if...
by MaZa
Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:41 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Build for gaming AND music listening.
Replies: 27
Views: 11392

I already have X-Fi Elite Pro and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 soundcards. I have also external DAC coming soon for music purposes so the M-Audio soundcard will be rendered useless and therefore left out of my new upcoming system, and leaving X-Fi for gaming only. Auzentech Prelude would otherwise be ver...
by MaZa
Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:34 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Build for gaming AND music listening.
Replies: 27
Views: 11392

I will build this rig on january most likely, so I still have time to finalise the component choices and do some planning what to do with the case. Nothing major as im not a real DIY person. Some MacGyver tape (and ironwire! :P ) and sharp knife mods will do, and perhaps some rubberbands for HDD mou...