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by smilingbounder
Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: GTX 465 or GTX 470?
Replies: 8
Views: 6614

GTX 465 or GTX 470?

Would it be unwise to opt for the GTX 465, when for not much more I could get a 470? What is the % of performance increase with the 470? I've looked at the SLI reviews for the 465 and it seems to perform really really well, and will probably get even better with optimized drivers. What do you guys t...
by smilingbounder
Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Female Condom with 'Teeth' to Catch Rapists
Replies: 10
Views: 6014

Re: Female Condom with 'Teeth' to Catch Rapists

I have also thought that this is a horrible idea. The kind of person who commits rape is also capable of murder, as many rape cases do end in the woman being murdered.

This could in some cases worsen the situation.

Give them handguns for self defense.
by smilingbounder
Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Should McChrystal have been fired?
Replies: 3
Views: 3077

Re: Should McChrystal have been fired?

What I heard is that McCrystal didn't say the things everyone is talking about, it was actually his aides who made the remarks. And even then, what they said wasn't anything worth making him resign over. Can't say I blame him for resigning though, I wouldn't want to have to wade through all that bul...
by smilingbounder
Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:01 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: help troubleshooting
Replies: 18
Views: 10533

Re: help troubleshooting

Didn't realize that Frys was that picky. Half of their "open box" items look like they're a year old. Bingo with the air. In Houston it's not that big a problem, it's always humid as hell. When I would travel up north, especially in the winter, I would shock myself every time I got out of...
by smilingbounder
Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: help troubleshooting
Replies: 18
Views: 10533

Re: help troubleshooting

Why not take it back to Frys? I'm already past 15 days. They've got a really short return period for motherboards and processors. Understandable, because a LOT of people "fry" those parts with ESD (electrostatic discharge). You would be surprised how many people are oblivious to the fact ...
by smilingbounder
Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:59 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: help troubleshooting
Replies: 18
Views: 10533

Re: help troubleshooting

Good luck man, let us know how it goes.
by smilingbounder
Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:15 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: 17 button mouse... ?
Replies: 10
Views: 5617

Re: 17 button mouse... ?

I'm using a Logitech G500. It's awesome :)
by smilingbounder
Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:09 am
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: So I'm Watching G4TV...
Replies: 4
Views: 2578

Re: So I'm Watching G4TV...

All I think of when people talk about G4TV is how they ruined Tech TV. :(
by smilingbounder
Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:04 am
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Your thoughts on the flotilla incident?
Replies: 3
Views: 2665

Your thoughts on the flotilla incident?

All this international hatred towards Israel is pretty sickening. They made a horrible mistake, but the whole country shouldn't be condemned for it. I've heard such horrible things being said about Israel, it's disgusting.

What are everyones thoughts on it?
by smilingbounder
Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:53 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Gmail Address Nearly At Capacity
Replies: 9
Views: 5481

Re: Gmail Address Nearly At Capacity

I just archived all my old messages. Nice! It puts all your unread messages in a neat little folder. I love it!!! I had no idea about archiving.
by smilingbounder
Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:34 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Nearly a Dozen Hummingbirds Drinking During A Storm
Replies: 7
Views: 4393

Re: Nearly a Dozen Hummingbirds Drinking During A Storm

We get tons of hummingbirds around here, and many of them do sit and drink, even in nice weather :)
by smilingbounder
Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:29 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: help troubleshooting
Replies: 18
Views: 10533

Re: help troubleshooting

if you have another PSU I'd test it in the system. If you get the same problem then you'll be even more assured it's not the PSU. Also, you should try a single stick of RAM, and switch between RAM sticks to eliminate RAM as the culprit. I just had to replace my mobo today, my old one died a couple w...
by smilingbounder
Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:05 pm
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: EVGA and Galaxy GeForce GTX 465 SLI Video Card Review
Replies: 7
Views: 5548

Re: EVGA and Galaxy GeForce GTX 465 SLI Video Card Review

The Galaxy casing looks really cool.

I was really excited for these cards until I heard about them disabling things on the card to make them work. Aren't they basically a GTX 470 with some things disabled?