Commented 16 years ago2008-07-14 17:28:39 UTC
in journal: #5191Comment #52285
Muzzleflash: Ironmode is what it says: faster music, and no overfills(or you are forced to quit the song). It yields higher scores if you finish. Ninja mono and Eraser pro are my two biggies. Double is fun, but hard as a motherfucker. Pointman just annoys me because you can't change or delete what you pick up, so if you accidentally pick up a purple, you're screwed from sheer dumb luck. Or lack thereof...
I try to avoid purples, it makes things so much easier to keep up with, and yields higher scores to boot.
Commented 16 years ago2008-06-04 15:27:57 UTC
in journal: #5118Comment #58689
Honestly, I'm hoping to be able to pursue this sort of situation. Since the beginning of last year, I've been thinking more and more about living outside of the US after I finish my education. The more I think about it, the more I realize that its easier to picture myself at 40 working somewhere else specific, than myself at 40 working downtown in the States. And the more research I do, the more optimistic I feel about it.
Though I'd hate to have to give up my knives You can't give balisongs a phone call or visit them during Christmas.
Commented 16 years ago2008-06-03 10:31:30 UTC
in journal: #5118Comment #58688
The first two, I could leave easily. Communcation technology is a wonderful thing. I couldn't leave my studies because they pretty much determine what I will be doing for the rest of my life. Finish the studies, then leave.
Commented 16 years ago2008-05-17 03:40:24 UTC
in journal: #5067Comment #58663
Overlocking your CPU won't help you as it stands. A quad core is more than enough to process any given Source game. But I would also recommend AGAINST overclocking your video card. While you can really squeeze some extra juice out of processors, overclocking a video card will only give you a negligible increase in performance in exchange for possible artifacts and an unstable system prone to crashing under load.And believe me, it really is negligible. We're talking a 5-7 fps increase, tops. The story you read was a flat out lie. You're welcome to try, as long as you've got a decent cooler there's not much to worry about, but you aren't going to get the kind of performance you think you will. You're better off with a new video card all together. For a cooler, I'd recommend Zalman. The $40-$50 models will be more than enough, just make sure you install it properly. And if you do get a new cooler, make a note: thermal compound needs to be applied in moderation, most people don't seem to know this. Only put a TINY dab of the stuff on the chip, then smear it evenly across the chip's surface with a business card or something. The resulting layer should be extremely thin, you'll probably think its not enough, but it is. Then put another small dab on the cooler and lightly wipe it off with a napkin.
EDIT: Also remember that once you get an aftermarket fan, usually its not a matter of overheating, but a matter of whether or not your processor can actually maintain the extra power without crashing.
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Commented 16 years ago2008-05-01 18:32:07 UTC
in vault item: DoD_Nuernberg_rc1Comment #16604
Seriously amazing looking map, almost photorealistic. Though gameplay looks like it could either flow great or slug around-- I haven't played it with other players so I'm not one to judge it.
Fantastic movie. There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said already.
Excellent, excellent, excellent.
SPOILER
My only gripe was how short-lived Two Face was. Two Face is one of my favorite villians
END SPOILER
Ninja mono and Eraser pro are my two biggies. Double is fun, but hard as a motherfucker. Pointman just annoys me because you can't change or delete what you pick up, so if you accidentally pick up a purple, you're screwed from sheer dumb luck. Or lack thereof...
I try to avoid purples, it makes things so much easier to keep up with, and yields higher scores to boot.
It really is pretty fun, and makes you want to find more music.
Scatman is incredibly fun to ride
Hopefully this next Reeve's flick will be able to balance the sure-to-be-shit "wanted" movie that's coming out.
I didn't like 9.25.
Since the beginning of last year, I've been thinking more and more about living outside of the US after I finish my education. The more I think about it, the more I realize that its easier to picture myself at 40 working somewhere else specific, than myself at 40 working downtown in the States. And the more research I do, the more optimistic I feel about it.
Though I'd hate to have to give up my knives
I couldn't leave my studies because they pretty much determine what I will be doing for the rest of my life.
Finish the studies, then leave.
A friend of mine wrote this article on securing Windows. Have a read.
But Death Proof was an abomination and anything to de-link you from it gets mad props.
Next year give me a call and I'll turn you into a man.
But I would also recommend AGAINST overclocking your video card. While you can really squeeze some extra juice out of processors, overclocking a video card will only give you a negligible increase in performance in exchange for possible artifacts and an unstable system prone to crashing under load.And believe me, it really is negligible. We're talking a 5-7 fps increase, tops. The story you read was a flat out lie.
You're welcome to try, as long as you've got a decent cooler there's not much to worry about, but you aren't going to get the kind of performance you think you will. You're better off with a new video card all together.
For a cooler, I'd recommend Zalman. The $40-$50 models will be more than enough, just make sure you install it properly.
And if you do get a new cooler, make a note: thermal compound needs to be applied in moderation, most people don't seem to know this. Only put a TINY dab of the stuff on the chip, then smear it evenly across the chip's surface with a business card or something. The resulting layer should be extremely thin, you'll probably think its not enough, but it is. Then put another small dab on the cooler and lightly wipe it off with a napkin.
EDIT: Also remember that once you get an aftermarket fan, usually its not a matter of overheating, but a matter of whether or not your processor can actually maintain the extra power without crashing.