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    Hardware Nvidia Announces GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, $499 GTX 1080

    Pre-orders are open at Nvidia, £699 inc. VAT and delivery. No free games to sweeten the deal though. Retailers aren't getting a look in yet.
    Post by: IT Troll, 2 Mar 2017 in forum: Article Discussion
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    Gaming Carmaggedon: Max Damage Review

    Think I'll wait for the GotY edition.
    Post by: IT Troll, 13 Jul 2016 in forum: Article Discussion
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    Graphics Temporary and cheap alternative. Or X99 build?

    Check that the motherboard spec explicitly states M.2 x4 and is compatible with the type you are considering. For example the Samsung 950 is a...
    Post by: IT Troll, 3 May 2016 in forum: Hardware
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    Graphics Temporary and cheap alternative. Or X99 build?

    M.2 seems to be less of an issue on the Z170 boards but definitely double-check before you jump in.
    Post by: IT Troll, 3 May 2016 in forum: Hardware
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    Graphics Temporary and cheap alternative. Or X99 build?

    Are you sure? It only mentions Sound Purity 2 which I think is a Realtek chip. I too have been looking into going X99M but it is difficult to...
    Post by: IT Troll, 3 May 2016 in forum: Hardware
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    News Bethesda releases Fallout 4 PC system requirements

    There are people with 8GB RAM and a 32-bit install of Windows? :sigh:
    Post by: IT Troll, 9 Oct 2015 in forum: Article Discussion
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    News Google releases Brotli compression code

    No way it beats http://www.piedpiper.com/
    Post by: IT Troll, 25 Sep 2015 in forum: Article Discussion
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    Hardware AMD lifts the lid on detailed R9 Nano specifications

    More TVs are coming with Display Port but it is still quite rare in AV receivers, sound bars etc. My Yamaha has HDMI 2.0 but no DP.
    Post by: IT Troll, 28 Aug 2015 in forum: Article Discussion
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    News Microsoft adds DVD playback to Windows 10

    Ah, Microsoft's evil plan is finally revealed! The XBox One is getting Media Center, well PVR. The solution is a little messy as it requires an...
    Post by: IT Troll, 8 Aug 2015 in forum: Article Discussion
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    News Corsair snags timed exclusive on Cherry MX Silent switches

    They are angled and textured for gaming. QWERDF for MMOs and WASD for FPS. They are replaceable; I believe you also get a standard set....
    Post by: IT Troll, 7 Aug 2015 in forum: Article Discussion
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    News Microsoft adds DVD playback to Windows 10

    Who cares about DVD playback anymore? Well judging by the reviews, two people, who both gave it a one star rating. A Blu-ray player would have...
    Post by: IT Troll, 6 Aug 2015 in forum: Article Discussion
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    News Corsair snags timed exclusive on Cherry MX Silent switches

    Finally a worth upgrade from my Gigabyte Aivia Osmium. Silent mechanical keys and the ability to have backlighting in something other than red.
    Post by: IT Troll, 5 Aug 2015 in forum: Article Discussion
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    News Apple machines hit by Thunderstrike 2 'firmworm'

    Let's hope the black hats don't think to put the two together... Doh! That's done it.
    Post by: IT Troll, 5 Aug 2015 in forum: Article Discussion
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    News Microsoft to honour $2 Windows 10 Pro key loophole sales

    Using a product key finder doesn't help. After the upgrade your Windows 10 install is using a generic key which directs Windows to check...
    Post by: IT Troll, 5 Aug 2015 in forum: Article Discussion
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    News Microsoft to honour $2 Windows 10 Pro key loophole sales

    I am sure you will be able to move a full retail licence but that is not what you get with the free upgrade offer. You get a hardware locked...
    Post by: IT Troll, 5 Aug 2015 in forum: Article Discussion