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by Cixiro
Fri Dec 16, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Have You Been *Denied* A Mail In Rebate?
Replies: 10
Views: 8462

Re: Have You Been *Denied* A Mail In Rebate?

I've never been denied. I am also super anal about doing it exactly as told. But maybe its just that I typically only buy Antec, Corsair, Asus, and EVGA. The two companies you mentioned, XFX and Galaxy I have always thought were second tier more bargain oriented brands; and maybe they use a 2nd tie...
by Cixiro
Fri Dec 16, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: technical help needed!!!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 3934

Re: technical help needed!!!!!!

I am a University student and have experienced first hand over-protective parents (not mine but friends) and let me tell you, you're doing them a disservice. The internet is based on the dissemination of knowledge - limiting it in any way is a problem for them. That being said, yes there is. Here is...
by Cixiro
Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Interesting Thoughts on the Occupy Wall Street protesters
Replies: 45
Views: 27593

Re: Interesting Thoughts on the Occupy Wall Street protester

I've skimmed through a lot of the posts here and there is a huge misconception with OWS by far and large with what people are believing and what it is about. OWS is not a fight against corporations or even the rich. It is about the separation of corporation and government. In 2008(?), it was ruled t...
by Cixiro
Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: Cases, Power Supplies, and Cooling
Topic: Building a Custom Case
Replies: 0
Views: 4334

Building a Custom Case

I would like to know anybody's input from working with raw materials in building cases. I'm currently hoping to build an abstract, fun and colorful custom case for myself. I'm not new to building and so I understand this will take an enormous amount of time on my end. However, my idea is to build an...
by Cixiro
Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: Intel Processor Forum
Topic: Intel 3820 vs 2600/2700K performance
Replies: 4
Views: 15393

Re: Intel 3820 vs 2600/2700K performance

2700k owner here: This CPU is a great deal. It's cheaper and can compete on around the same level with a few minor changes. For direct comparison, this article was just posted that helps put some numbers. Although there is no direct graph to graph comparison, the last paragraph sums up the results d...
by Cixiro
Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Forum Contests - Giving Back To Our Readers
Topic: GraVT Professional Photographer Giveaway
Replies: 440
Views: 1269586

Re: GraVT Professional Photographer Giveaway

Here is my entry! Hope I win.