What's Your Preferences In Various Hardware?

[ryandigweed]

Won it and the board at Quakecon. I purchased a 2500k setup back Feb which was totally worth the money even over an i5 750.

Congrats man. Was it a sweepstakes or did you win some tournament or something.? Either ways, it's a kickass rig. I was wondering howcome you got 3 rigs in ur sig, but now I know.

[PP Mguire]

I actually only have the one in my sig, but I technically have 4 computers.
I didn't win myself, it was my fiance. She volunteered many hours since she wasn't able to get a spot and wound up winning the board and CPU. I am using it because she doesn't need anything more than my old i5 since she doesn't game on the PC.

[najiro]

I actually only have the one in my sig, but I technically have 4 computers.
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wow.. I could really use another one that I can use in my parent's house.. I hate using my old laptops.. it's soooooooooo slow.. grrrrrrrrrrrrr

[PP Mguire]

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wow.. I could really use another one that I can use in my parent's house.. I hate using my old laptops.. it's soooooooooo slow.. grrrrrrrrrrrrr

Just gotta accumulate stuff over the years.

[ryandigweed]

I actually only have the one in my sig, but I technically have 4 computers.
I didn't win myself, it was my fiance. She volunteered many hours since she wasn't able to get a spot and wound up winning the board and CPU. I am using it because she doesn't need anything more than my old i5 since she doesn't game on the PC.

At least, she won something kickass for you. Which gives you one more reason to marry her :D

[PP Mguire]

At least, she won something kickass for you. Which gives you one more reason to marry her :D

Yup. She also got me a GTX465 a few years back and got me in contact with a few cool people as well.

[ryandigweed]

Yup. She also got me a GTX465 a few years back and got me in contact with a few cool people as well.

MARRY HER !!!!! Ahahaha but don't blame me later

[PP Mguire]

MARRY HER !!!!! Ahahaha but don't blame me later

Lol I will be next year.

[Saryn]

I've always had AMD cpu's and Nvidia cards. As far as everything else, I am not overly picky.

[peti1212]

You guys see a trend here with EVGA cards? And this is why they don't do reviews nowadays, only with certain sites. They say "people know us, why spend money on samples if its not required", though I'd think if there would be more reviews out there, not just by those that are EVGA fans or EVGA knows will put out good reviews, then the lookout for the company would be different. Just my thoughts on the whole EVGA thing. Won't say what or how I know. I'm just going to leave it at knowing people at EVGA and their honest opinions about their quality, and marketing. You'd be shocked by the amount of things they bypass just to save on cost.

[ryandigweed]

You guys see a trend here with EVGA cards? And this is why they don't do reviews nowadays, only with certain sites. They say "people know us, why spend money on samples if its not required", though I'd think if there would be more reviews out there, not just by those that are EVGA fans or EVGA knows will put out good reviews, then the lookout for the company would be different. Just my thoughts on the whole EVGA thing. Won't say what or how I know. I'm just going to leave it at knowing people at EVGA and their honest opinions about their quality, and marketing. You'd be shocked by the amount of things they bypass just to save on cost.

Wow I didn't realise it, but it makes sense. For stock cards I love Evga ! I have had a gtx560 and now gtx680. But Their coolers aren't great for overclocking, unlike msi twinfrozer cards. ..

[PP Mguire]

You guys see a trend here with EVGA cards? And this is why they don't do reviews nowadays, only with certain sites. They say "people know us, why spend money on samples if its not required", though I'd think if there would be more reviews out there, not just by those that are EVGA fans or EVGA knows will put out good reviews, then the lookout for the company would be different. Just my thoughts on the whole EVGA thing. Won't say what or how I know. I'm just going to leave it at knowing people at EVGA and their honest opinions about their quality, and marketing. You'd be shocked by the amount of things they bypass just to save on cost.

Met head of RMA with eVGA and the crew he had at Quakecon with Vince. Bunch of nice people where as we discussed before how others are not so nice. I prefer eVGA because I have never had a lick of trouble RMAing any products and getting them replaced. The only eVGA card I have killed was a 280 out of warranty and they were willing to work with me on getting it replaced. The only other company I have had this success was with XFX but they turned camp so they don't get my business. Every piece I have bought from them has been top notch and never DOA and I have never had any bug issues with their boards or cards. I was amazed at how long my poor eVGA FTW P55 survived under phase when I didn't have the proper materials to protect it. Even after having rubber residue and grease in the socket they were still willing to replace it. I prefer companies because of my experience with their product & their service. So far eVGA has been the best experience for me on camp Nvidia as well as many of my friends in person and online.
People have to realize every company cuts corners to make a profit as it's the name of the game. If you can successfully make a product that doesn't die in 3-5 years under normal use for normal customers while making money then kudos. My 465 lasted 225MHz OC on the core under stock cooling for 3 years while hitting 90c a lot during gaming sessions. Good enough for me. Probably still running in that assholes rig that stole it from me.
I would say they are right in thinking their name is out there enough, but wrong for thinking they couldn't use any extra PR.

[brokenwave]

lol
"My 465 lasted 225MHz OC on the core under stock cooling for 3 years while hitting 90c a lot during gaming sessions. Good enough for me. Probably still running in that assholes rig that stole it from me."

[PP Mguire]

I'm glad my misfortunes humor you.

[Aoshi]

Aww I'm sorry that happened! Hopefully karma kicks his ass.