What tech did you buy today?

2012-08-16 15:44:12

#8026

Camm: Feeding the Cats.; +761|5214|Dundee, Scotland.

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

EVGA GTX 660 Ti SC 2GB + Borderlands 2 @ 290€ Can't wait for shipping

gahhhhhhhh fuck youuuuuuu.

let me know what it's like, I'm tempted. But I'm also tempted by the 670, but the 660 ti has like 95% of the power for $100 less.

Furthermore, I'm also considering sticking with my SLI 460s for another generation.

for a fatty you're a serious intellectual lightweight.

2012-08-16 22:08:46

#8027

Computer_Guy: Member; +54|6943

CapnNismo wrote:
Computer_Guy wrote:

Lenovo X1 Carbon
Buying the X230 myself.

Nice! I was considering that but I wanted something bigger so then I looked at the T-series but then I wanted something thin and light, so then I decided upon the X1 with the i7. I also bought a 64gb SD card to keep plugged in at all times to store videos/music, since the laptop only comes with 128gb ssd, and I didn't really want to pay $250 just to double that space.

2012-08-16 22:34:54

#8028

Benzin: Member; +576|6244

Computer_Guy wrote:
CapnNismo wrote:
Computer_Guy wrote:

Lenovo X1 Carbon
Buying the X230 myself.
Nice! I was considering that but I wanted something bigger so then I looked at the T-series but then I wanted something thin and light, so then I decided upon the X1 with the i7. I also bought a 64gb SD card to keep plugged in at all times to store videos/music, since the laptop only comes with 128gb ssd, and I didn't really want to pay $250 just to double that space.

Dayum. How much did all that set you back, if you don't mind my asking?

2012-08-17 15:41:09

#8029

Computer_Guy: Member; +54|6943

CapnNismo wrote:
Computer_Guy wrote:
CapnNismo wrote:

Buying the X230 myself.
Nice! I was considering that but I wanted something bigger so then I looked at the T-series but then I wanted something thin and light, so then I decided upon the X1 with the i7. I also bought a 64gb SD card to keep plugged in at all times to store videos/music, since the laptop only comes with 128gb ssd, and I didn't really want to pay $250 just to double that space.
Dayum. How much did all that set you back, if you don't mind my asking?

Only set me back $1500 after tax and shipping, I had a %10 off coupon.

2012-08-22 11:56:43

#8030

Ilocano: buuuurrrrrrppppp.......; +341|6913

Just ordered the Logitech G400 to replace my venerable MX518. Any recommendations on what SteelSeries mousepad I should pair it with?

2012-08-22 16:21:29

#8031

pirana6: Go Cougs!; +691|6536|Washington St.

My MX518 is ailing as well. I like the long length and button placement (2 on the thumb instead of 1). Is that a good replacement?

No idea about mousepads though sorryz.

2012-08-22 16:26:05

#8032

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6746|so randum

no, get an mx1000

Last edited by FatherTed (2012-08-22 16:26:41)

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2012-08-22 16:27:18

#8033

pirana6: Go Cougs!; +691|6536|Washington St.

cordless?

2012-08-22 16:31:24

#8034

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6905|BC, Canada

cant find no mx1000 anymore

2012-08-22 16:31:51

#8035

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6746|so randum

yup. had mine for years and fucking years, and it's good for any surface. lacks adjustable dpi and so on, but has a good weight and feel to it.

Small hourglass island
Always raining and foggy
Use an umbrella

2012-08-22 16:36:11

#8036

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6905|BC, Canada

had one through BF2, was sweet as.

2012-08-22 16:37:09

#8037

RTHKI: mmmf mmmf mmmf; +1,741|6983|Cinncinatti

trying g5 after g9 feels weird

2012-08-24 01:36:48

#8038

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6660|Finland

Camm wrote:
gahhhhhhhh fuck youuuuuuu.

let me know what it's like, I'm tempted. But I'm also tempted by the 670, but the 660 ti has like 95% of the power for $100 less.

Furthermore, I'm also considering sticking with my SLI 460s for another generation.

Well, seems like it was cheap for a reason. Still no idea when they are going to get it so I cancelled the order.

I'd say stick with the 460 sli until 7xx series is out.

3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8

2012-08-24 07:50:39

#8039

Camm: Feeding the Cats.; +761|5214|Dundee, Scotland.

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Camm wrote:
gahhhhhhhh fuck youuuuuuu.

let me know what it's like, I'm tempted. But I'm also tempted by the 670, but the 660 ti has like 95% of the power for $100 less.

Furthermore, I'm also considering sticking with my SLI 460s for another generation.
Well, seems like it was cheap for a reason. Still no idea when they are going to get it so I cancelled the order.

I'd say stick with the 460 sli until 7xx series is out.

Yeah I'm thinking so. What would be a good cheap gpu to buy for my fiancé so I can get my other 460 back from her?

for a fatty you're a serious intellectual lightweight.

2012-08-24 10:09:43

#8040

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6660|Finland

Camm wrote:
Yeah I'm thinking so. What would be a good cheap gpu to buy for my fiancé so I can get my other 460 back from her?

What would be the most demanding use for it? Cheap = under used 460 price?

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2012-08-24 10:10:36)

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2012-08-24 10:15:37

#8041

Camm: Feeding the Cats.; +761|5214|Dundee, Scotland.

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Camm wrote:
Yeah I'm thinking so. What would be a good cheap gpu to buy for my fiancé so I can get my other 460 back from her?
What would be the most demanding use for it? Cheap = under used 460 price?

Well right now she's using it to play DayZ, the most demanding thing will probably be that, but the requirements for that are gonna change signification very soon.

Preferably new as well.

for a fatty you're a serious intellectual lightweight.

2012-08-24 10:40:02

#8042

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6660|Finland

Current new cards below $200 are pretty horrible. Under that used cards are the way to go right now. New HD 7850 is the first one I would recommend over used gtx 460/560ti but it is already priced above 200.

For example I just finalized a deal to get GTX 480 AMP! for 150€ (overclocked, nice zalman cooler, performance just behind gtx 580). It is still much cheaper than even the slower HD 7850.

So, either prepare to pay ~200 or start looking for much better used deals. Anything between gtx 460 and gtx 570 (or HD 6870 and HD 6970) will do, dayz is very likely going to be more demanding in the near future.

Maybe this gives a better idea where the performance of these cards land, GTX 460 averages ~HD 6870.

http://tpucdn.com/reviews/Sapphire/HD_7 … l_1920.gif

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2012-08-24 10:47:34

#8043

Camm: Feeding the Cats.; +761|5214|Dundee, Scotland.

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Current new cards below $200 are pretty horrible. Under that used cards are the way to go right now. New HD 7850 is the first one I would recommend over used gtx 460/560ti but it is already priced above 200.

For example I just finalized a deal to get GTX 480 AMP! for 150€ (overclocked, nice zalman cooler, performance just behind gtx 580). It is still much cheaper than even the slower HD 7850.

So, either prepare to pay ~200 or start looking for much better used deals. Anything between gtx 460 and gtx 570 (or HD 6870 and HD 6970) will do, dayz is very likely going to be more demanding in the near future.

Maybe this gives a better idea where the performance of these cards land, GTX 460 averages ~HD 6870.

http://tpucdn.com/reviews/Sapphire/HD_7 … l_1920.gif

Cheers Panz, I might just get another 460 second hand. That card is still a perfect GPU in my opinion.

for a fatty you're a serious intellectual lightweight.

2012-08-24 20:57:41