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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.


Posted by: PMC Fluffy
Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
@Fluffy MOTHER OF POSTS! I have the Asus Formula V, which supposedly have awesome on board sound. So I wanted to avoid a sound card.
See, if I was OP, that post would be on the first page >.>

No motherboard has good on-board audio. Not even $500+ motherboards. Without a soundcard, you can't have more than 2.0 audio in a headset (Even Razer, Logitech, Tritton, and Turtlebeach headsets. They're liars.) Soundcards use Dolby Digital to produce true 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound within a headset, but only using two drivers. With speakers, you can have 5.1/7.1 using onboard, but it won't have the same soundstage.

Posted by: TopWargamer
Razer is not a bad brand at all. Some of their products are overpriced though.
Their only good product is the Deathadder, and the SteelSeries RAW is the same price.

I also have their Onza, which has lasted me a year, but apparently it has a lot of reliability issues. Their customer support is also absolute crap.

Posted by: RYAN_LENNON
Posted by: TopWargamer
My Razer Deathadder says hello.

As does mine
Steelseries Sensei, Logitech G700, and Logitech G9x master race.

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
Posted by: PMC Fluffy
My next purchase will definitely be sound equipment. Since I already have a pair of M50s, should I get a mic and soundcard, or AD700s and mic, then get soundcard after that?
Get an ASUS Xonar DGX first. That matters most. The M50 doesn't have great soundstage, but it will do until you can afford an AD700. You generally want to purchase the mic with the headset so that you can use both.

Posted by: superbunnie
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Posted by: TopWargamer
My Razer Deathadder says hello.

As does mine
As does mine! *and my anansi keyboard
But it's $85. Rosewill mechanicals are only $75.
Lets just say that I jumped the gun and bought the first thing I saw that looked cool, but so far after constant use I have had no issues thus far with my peripherals.

  • 12.22.2012 5:01 PM PDT

Hurr

Salty, you've got the EVGA FTW 670 don't you?

I don't expect that thing to stay cool

  • 12.22.2012 5:13 PM PDT

FLOOD QUOTES!
Posted by: G3N3RAL R3VAN
The Flood....... if it doesn't go anywhere else, stick it her pooper
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Idiots. I'm surrounded by idiots
Posted by: ferrrari
the flood, there a bunch of jerks, but there my jerks.

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856

Posted by: PMC Fluffy
Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
@Fluffy MOTHER OF POSTS! I have the Asus Formula V, which supposedly have awesome on board sound. So I wanted to avoid a sound card.
See, if I was OP, that post would be on the first page >.>

No motherboard has good on-board audio. Not even $500+ motherboards. Without a soundcard, you can't have more than 2.0 audio in a headset (Even Razer, Logitech, Tritton, and Turtlebeach headsets. They're liars.) Soundcards use Dolby Digital to produce true 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound within a headset, but only using two drivers. With speakers, you can have 5.1/7.1 using onboard, but it won't have the same soundstage.

Wait, whaaaa? Then what are all the colored plugs on the back for? Those aren't surround sound? And the Xonar STX doesn't have the same plugs, it only AH IM SO CONFUSED!
He's saying that headphones can't actually have 7.1, they can only simulate it. That has nothing to do with the different colored audio plugs on the motherboard, those are just for different things.

So multiple speakers are a lie? I understand simulated surround sound headsets.

  • 12.22.2012 5:18 PM PDT
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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.

Hey guys. I'm looking for a router. We have 4 smart phones, two computers, two consoles, and a tablet that we want a good connection on. No preferred brand.

  • 12.22.2012 5:36 PM PDT

Xbox LIVE gamertag: Dat3lessNutella
Steam username: TopWargamer
To look up my Halo stats...search for the gamertag TopWargamer.
SAVED THREAD PAGES: 283
One does not simply get rid of TopWargamer so easily.
You know this to be true.
ALL HAIL GABEN


Posted by: superbunnie
Hey guys. I'm looking for a router. We have 4 smart phones, two computers, two consoles, and a tablet that we want a good connection on. No preferred brand.

ASUS

  • 12.22.2012 5:39 PM PDT
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Posted by: TopWargamer

Posted by: superbunnie
Hey guys. I'm looking for a router. We have 4 smart phones, two computers, two consoles, and a tablet that we want a good connection on. No preferred brand.

ASUS
Ok but could you link a specific router?

  • 12.22.2012 5:49 PM PDT

Xbox LIVE gamertag: Dat3lessNutella
Steam username: TopWargamer
To look up my Halo stats...search for the gamertag TopWargamer.
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One does not simply get rid of TopWargamer so easily.
You know this to be true.
ALL HAIL GABEN


Posted by: superbunnie

Posted by: TopWargamer

Posted by: superbunnie
Hey guys. I'm looking for a router. We have 4 smart phones, two computers, two consoles, and a tablet that we want a good connection on. No preferred brand.

ASUS
Ok but could you link a specific router?

Bloop

  • 12.22.2012 5:51 PM PDT
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Posted by: PMC Fluffy
Everything looks good. And there is no guide because unlike in previous generations, you don't have to worry about compatibility.


You better be right cause I'm about to get the parts now. I'm pretty sure everything is going to work, but I'm not COMPLETELY sure. If something goes wrong with the case, power supply and the motherboard then I'm going to get them returned and call you a poopy head.

  • 12.22.2012 6:02 PM PDT
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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.

On the topic of my current router, I need some help here. Ya know in windows where you can see your connections and stuff? Well under my connection (which is wired) it says that my speed is 100.00Mbps. My router is 300 Mbps, why does it only say 100 on my computer? Is it some setting somewhere? Can I change it? This is my router.

  • 12.22.2012 6:16 PM PDT
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300 mb/s - 802.11n
100 mb/s - Ethernet
1000 mb/s - Gigabit Ethernet

Even if you're on Wireless and get 300 mb/s. You won't even get 300 mb/s.

For example, I have a 10 mb/s connection with a 300 mb/s 802.11n router. I get 300 mb/s of maximum supported bit rate but only 10 mb/s is utilised.

[Edited on 12.22.2012 6:51 PM PST]

  • 12.22.2012 6:34 PM PDT
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I wonder the testicle.

Would this mouse be any good?

  • 12.22.2012 6:37 PM PDT
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Posted by: Exiled EagIe
Would this mouse be any good?
Looks good.

Personally, I game on 1600 dpi. Anything higher is just unberable.

  • 12.22.2012 6:57 PM PDT
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I wonder the testicle.


Posted by: ThirstyAvenge

Posted by: Exiled EagIe
Would this mouse be any good?
Looks good.

Personally, I game on 1600 dpi. Anything higher is just unberable.
Would 1000 be okay?

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Depends on what suits you best. Mess around with different dpis and find one that you're comfortable with.

  • 12.22.2012 7:04 PM PDT
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I wonder the testicle.


Posted by: ThirstyAvenge
Depends on what suits you best. Mess around with different dpis and find one that you're comfortable with.
I actually don't know much about DPI. All I know is that it's something gamers look for in mice.

[Edited on 12.22.2012 7:05 PM PST]

  • 12.22.2012 7:05 PM PDT


Posted by: Exiled EagIe

Posted by: ThirstyAvenge
Depends on what suits you best. Mess around with different dpis and find one that you're comfortable with.
I actually don't know much about DPI. All I know is that it's something gamers look for in mice.

When I change the dpi on my mouse it makes it move faster or slower and junk. I'm assuming you'd want a high dpi for rts games, because if I try to use a high dpi on an fps I get a little vomity.
This is the one I have. It works great and it's cheaper than that cooler master. Switches between 800 and 1600 dpi.

[Edited on 12.22.2012 7:13 PM PST]

  • 12.22.2012 7:07 PM PDT
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It has been ordered. Not so sure about the quality but I'm really looking forward to a keyboard with additional buttons around the arrow keys.

  • 12.22.2012 7:10 PM PDT
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Posted by: Batzter
It has been ordered. Not so sure about the quality but I'm really looking forward to a keyboard with additional buttons around the arrow keys.
It's fancy and all but it's not mechanical.

  • 12.22.2012 7:13 PM PDT
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I wonder the testicle.


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Posted by: Exiled EagIe

Posted by: ThirstyAvenge
Depends on what suits you best. Mess around with different dpis and find one that you're comfortable with.
I actually don't know much about DPI. All I know is that it's something gamers look for in mice.

When I change the dpi on my mouse it makes it move faster or slower and junk. I'm assuming you'd want a high dpi for rts games, because if I try to use a high dpi on an fps I get a little vomity.
This is the one I have. It works great and it's cheaper than that cooler master. Switches between 800 and 1600 dpi.
I can't get that mouse locally.

  • 12.22.2012 7:14 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: ThirstyAvenge

Posted by: Batzter
It has been ordered. Not so sure about the quality but I'm really looking forward to a keyboard with additional buttons around the arrow keys.
It's fancy and all but it's not mechanical.
This is ridiculous... It's $300 and it's not even mechanical. Why would you ever spend that much on a membrane keyboard.

  • 12.22.2012 7:23 PM PDT
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Posted by: ThirstyAvenge

Posted by: Batzter
It has been ordered. Not so sure about the quality but I'm really looking forward to a keyboard with additional buttons around the arrow keys.
It's fancy and all but it's not mechanical.
This is ridiculous... It's $300 and it's not even mechanical. Why would you ever spend that much on a membrane keyboard.
You can get two Filco Majestouch IIs for that price.

  • 12.22.2012 7:27 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: ThirstyAvenge

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: ThirstyAvenge

Posted by: Batzter
It has been ordered. Not so sure about the quality but I'm really looking forward to a keyboard with additional buttons around the arrow keys.
It's fancy and all but it's not mechanical.
This is ridiculous... It's $300 and it's not even mechanical. Why would you ever spend that much on a membrane keyboard.
You can get two Filco Majestouch IIs for that price.
He could have gotten a board with topre switches...

  • 12.22.2012 7:31 PM PDT

Shakes Magic 8 Ball


Posted by: Batzter
It has been ordered. Not so sure about the quality but I'm really looking forward to a keyboard with additional buttons around the arrow keys.
Oh, those are the same guys that made my mouse. I think it's a R.A.T.7 MMO edition, which is orange detail color instead of the black and silver one.

Just don't forget to save your profile and activate it after every time you turn your computer off for your keybindings. And if you're uncertain with the way it should function, I can help you. Just pm me if it's ever relevant.

  • 12.22.2012 7:33 PM PDT
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Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: ThirstyAvenge

Posted by: Batzter
It has been ordered. Not so sure about the quality but I'm really looking forward to a keyboard with additional buttons around the arrow keys.
It's fancy and all but it's not mechanical.
This is ridiculous... It's $300 and it's not even mechanical. Why would you ever spend that much on a membrane keyboard.
I was under the impression that the mechanical ones were quite loud. I'm usually online late hours and wall to wall with another bedroom in the house so that wouldnt be ideal. Not to mention that I havent come across one with additional keys in the arrow section and where I can separate the parts. Not saying that it doesnt exist but I havent seen one over here.

[Edited on 12.22.2012 7:36 PM PST]

  • 12.22.2012 7:35 PM PDT

Since this thread appeared right on the front-page as a lucky coincidence, I have a question: What does the Flood think of this computer?

[Edited on 12.22.2012 7:49 PM PST]

  • 12.22.2012 7:42 PM PDT