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  1. mkopec

    Desktop Computers

    The stuff probably wont drop in price much anytime soon. Maybe the video card when the next gen hits, but that wont be for a while. The CPU will definitely not drop in price, Intell leaves prices as is even when a new gen hits. You can probably scrimp on the video card and get the last gen 570...
  2. mkopec

    Desktop Computers

    Here is a good start... PCPartPicker part list/Price breakdown by merchant/Benchmarks CPU:Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor($189.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler($29.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard:ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX...
  3. mkopec

    Desktop Computers

    So here are my temps... I guess I made a mistake before saying that my proc was @4.4, its @4.2 which probably makes a big difference. Idle and 100% load
  4. mkopec

    EQ Never

    You cannot invoke that type of emotion without some type of harsh consequences. I know the topic of death and penalties was probably covered about 3 to 5 times in this thread already, but yeah, IMO thats just one thing thats missing in todays mmorpgs. Having no more than a free port to town, or...
  5. mkopec

    Oblivion - Tom Cruise goes WALL-E

    You guys are forgetting The Color of Money. Good flick.
  6. mkopec

    Whats rustling your jimmies?

    BREAD PUDDING, DUMBASS!
  7. mkopec

    Desktop Computers

    Yeah thats a good price considering they are normally about what, $450ish?
  8. mkopec

    Whats rustling your jimmies?

    Car related rustles are the assholes that use 2 feet to drive and ride their breaks, or better yet press the break pedal every 30 sec. So then you pres your break pedal, and then the dude behind you presses his..etc. But you never slow down.
  9. mkopec

    EQ Never

    Wow, at least someone gets it, too bad hes just a writer with shit all to do with mmorpgs.
  10. mkopec

    The Elder Scrolls Online

    Nope, look at Skrym sales, look at Fallout NV sales etc... Those single player games are not going anywhere. But maybe this game finally puts the nail in the coffin for wow clones and finally drive some real innovation in this genre which has been pretty much stuck in 2004ville.
  11. mkopec

    EQ Never

    Shadowbane was a good concept but it failed by being buggy and there was some balance issues. For example it took vast amounts of cash to build your little city, and then it could get destroyed in one battle. So would you go through all that shit again to build another one? But it was a sound...
  12. mkopec

    Desktop Computers

    That 15x15 is gonna be tough. also the 660ti or equivalent is about $250+ so there goes almost 1/2 your budget.
  13. mkopec

    Desktop Computers

    I was wrong on the case fan speeds, they are rated at 940 RPM not 1600 RPM. But they are directly plugged to the PS so they are running on full I would assume. But the computer is pretty dang quiet though. I will post some picts later.
  14. mkopec

    Desktop Computers

    We keep our house at 68F, so that equates to 20C. I have a Cooler Master HEF case with 4 12CM cheap fans 1600rpm I think and the 212 EVO which is controlled by mobo. And idle temps are 25C. I will post this when I get home later. BTW that chart above proves your 10C difference as false. Again...
  15. mkopec

    Desktop Computers

    It sets in by exposing it to high temperature, does it not? So the higher the temp, the better it sets in. All that is moot because these new processors throttle down to 1.6 when not in use anyways. They only spike to the limit when they need it. So unless your running prime on this thing, it...
  16. mkopec

    Desktop Computers

    I tried 4.5 on mine but I got crashes. So I throttled it down to 4.3, ran prime for a few hours, and everything is stable. 25C idle 60C 100% load. not bad for a $30 cooler.
  17. mkopec

    Office Politics

    3. Humility and not coming off too strong is very important. Most important IMO. Dont be a douche bag, be humble, be nice, and dont be that nail that sticks out that constantly needs pounding.
  18. mkopec

    Gravy's Cooking Thread

    Speaking of Indian, here is myButter Chickenrecipe... 4-5 deboned chicken thighs cut into strips/cubes, marinated in chili garlic paste, chili powder, coriander powder for 2 hrs to overnight. 2 tbls ginger garlic paste. (Food process, same amount garlic, peeled ginger, salt) 1/2 tsp black...
  19. mkopec

    Home Improvement

    2 ft in the ground might not be far enough depending on the frost line of where he lives. For instance here in Mich, the frost line is around 30"+ inches so they make you go to 48" below that frost line. If you do not do this, when the ground freezes, it will heave the whole thing up.
  20. mkopec

    Roku Box

    What is the difference between one of these and a $100 smart blue ray player which can do streaming as well as play blue rays?
  21. mkopec

    Buying a car?

    Its funny because we have like 100s of thee things lying around at work, since we build instrument panels around them. And they cost us about $300-$400.
  22. mkopec

    Buying a car?

    ProTip: Dont buy a fucking Chrysler. I work in the industry and its an ongoing joke. "WoW that challenger is fucking sweet looking! Too bad its a fucking Chrysler.
  23. mkopec

    EQ Never

    Bah, I ran countless LFD last time I played wow. In fact its all I did because fuck questing. And no one gave a shit about DPS or DPS meters. Most groups had 1 great DPS (me)followed by 2 shitty ones. The rare group had 2 good dps. Very rarely was anyone kicked, etc. I never raided though, Im...
  24. mkopec

    EQ Never

    I dont think anyone in their right mind wants EQ circa 1999 back in its full glory. At least no one sane. But some shit that EQ had definitely needs to be revisited.
  25. mkopec

    EQ Never

    No one is saying this. You were not worse player because you didn't have a dps meter, or were you? And DPS meter is besides the point. My entire point was to slow down combat and make it more tactical rather than some rhythmic dance you have to perform perfectly. But thats just my opinion. Some...
  26. mkopec

    World of Warcraft: Current Year

    The only "world pvp" I ever encountered in my last playthrough in WoW was lv 90s ganking lowbies over and over. Then a lv 90 of our faction showed up and all world pvp stopped.
  27. mkopec

    Lumi's Batshit Insane Thread

    Not that I saw anything like it in my life and I would have to see it myself to be a true believer, but its still fascinating. Millions of people experiencing paranormal shit, there has to be some truth to it unless, of course, those million people are all bullshitters.
  28. mkopec

    World of Warcraft: Current Year

    Housing in a game like this is wasted time and resources. Who the fuck, other than your wife or GF, is gonna visit your shitty house anyways? How bout adding some actual content that players will actually use, like more dungeons or raids?
  29. mkopec

    Lumi's Batshit Insane Thread

    Batshit insane? You think were the only ones out there? Might as well be Catholic, man.
  30. mkopec

    Lumi's Batshit Insane Thread

    LOL, funny, but Im more inclined to believe in aliens rather than any form of religion.
  31. mkopec

    EQ Never

    Well if you make your game the new installation of COD Black Ops 2, than yeah, older people will have a harder time. Jumping back and forth and side to side while pressing 1-9 on the keyboard in a precise rotation to keep the deeps flowing because then the DPS chart would show you are 65.8997...
  32. mkopec

    Engagement rings

    I was lucky because my mom gave me a big ass diamond which was from her grandma. I had it mounted in a setting and gave it to my now wife. Still paid about $1.5K for the setting and the other diamonds. She loved it. On the wedding thing, If we had to do it all over again we would definitely...
  33. mkopec

    Desktop Computers

    Nice rig, dude.
  34. mkopec

    EQ Never

    LOL, @ neckbeards calling others neckbeards.
  35. mkopec

    Desktop Computers

    Its one thing to splurge, I mean we all do it. But its another to be an idiot with your money. Comps are all about price vs performance. But whatever, I guess. As long as you are happy.
  36. mkopec

    Desktop Computers

    680 is way overpriced for the 10% over the 670 you are getting. Dont waste your money. Especially on a video card that will depreciate drastically in the next 6 mos.
  37. mkopec

    Computer Issues

    OCZ drives are terribad, man. they have reliability issues and are junk. But you can test your shit with the following program... BTW, did you plug into the 6gb/s sata ports on the mo-bo or the 3gb/s? http://crystalmark.info/software/Cry...k/index-e.html
  38. mkopec

    MMO hardware optimizations (Or lack thereof)

    Waht he is saying might be true, but it sure is not going to be in the next foreseeable future. Getting your iphone 10 to display Crysis 10 on a 180" in OLED screen by wi fi or bluetooth is science fiction right now.
  39. mkopec

    MMO hardware optimizations (Or lack thereof)

    LOL see you in 20 yrs then.
  40. mkopec

    MMO hardware optimizations (Or lack thereof)

    Yeah, I dont think so. People been saying this shit for decades now and PC market is still strong. You are not going to do any serious gaming on an ultrabook for a loooong fucking time. Haswell will definitely not get you there. And playing games on my 7" tablet? No thanks who the fuck would...