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    Not Goodbye

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    Most slutty clubber bug: When the slitted miniskirt got turned 90 degrees. I still have a few alts with that costume.

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    Originally Posted by Kyriani View Post
    Processor: Intel Core i7 2600K 3.40GHz (Quad Core) (Overclocked around 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz)
    Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V LX (Intel Z77 Chipset)
    System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz

    Power Supply: 800W Corsair GS
    Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (120GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Force GT Series CSSD-F120GBGT-BK) (SATA 6Gbps)
    Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital/Seagate/Hitachi/Samsung (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache)

    Optical Drive 1: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
    Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB (Includes PhysX)
    Cooling: Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (High-Performance Edition)
    Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
    Hi there - I'm putting together a new computer once UPS drops off the last parts I need. From looking over your plan I'd suggest the following changes:

    CPU & Mobo -- You're mixing generations there. They'll work fine together but you've got a Sandy Bridge i7 with an Ivy Bridge Z77 chipset. Also, the i7's are overkill for most anything, at a $100 price jump. If you're not into photoshop, video editing, and such, an i5 is sufficient. As far as brands, I've not used Asus but I've heard good things about them.

    Suggestions:
    Sandy Bridge, i7 : i7 2600k & a Z68 motherboard. There's really no need to go here unless you already have the i7 in hand.
    Ivy Bridge, i7: i7 3770K & the Asus Z77. Expensive, but if you're doing intensive graphical work you may need it.
    Ivy Bridge, i5: i5 3570K % the Asus Z77. Best price/performance, as much as you're likely to need.

    Memory: You can run just fine with 8gb, but, hey, memory's pretty cheap now.
    Power Supply: 800W is a little high, you could go 650W. Just get something 80+ certified. I went for a Corsair TX650.
    SSD: I found a Samsung on sale, but I've heard Corsair is a reliable company too.
    HDD: ...I still look at HDDs and think pre-flood prices. I miss 2Tb for $70. A 7200 SATA 3Gb/sec is plenty - the HDD gets little performance going up to 6Gb/sec. The price difference is negligible now too.
    Video Card: I'm waiting right now for my 660 Ti to arrive. The price points for the 7850, 660Ti, 7950 and 670 are a smooth curve right now. You spend more, you get more. Personal preference really.
    Cooling: Water cooling frightens and intimidates me! I went with a Fractal Designs Arc Midi case with a pair of 180mm fans top & side and two 140mm front. Then my Hyper Evo CPU cooler had it's top spokes stuck into the side fan, and had to return it for something under 7 inches high.

    For more advice here's a few other discussion boards and guides:
    The current Falcon Guide to PC components http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/...uide/Guide.png
    Penny Arcade's building thread http://forums.penny-arcade.com/discu...omething-right
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    "Sir! New intelligence report on Arachnos! They've completed development on their Super-Spider robotic gun platform powered by psychic ghosts!"

    "That's just stupid. It's a giant bug! Our tanks will squish it good."

    "Afraid not sir, our agent inside says it has impervium armor around its vitals and a force field strong enough to stop HEAT rounds, and main weaponry that cantake out city blocks in seconds."

    "Well, for - looks like the Air Force will get the kill on this one. I wish I had a few of those MOABs... They blow up robots good."

    "...Also, sir, they have nukes."

    "GET ME THE SECRETARY-GENERAL NOW!"

    It's not so much how powerful something is, it's how it fits in your ability to comprehend it.
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    I was checking out my local Borders before the big close and saw several copies on the stands.
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    Character Slots

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    I believe CoV's launch increased each server's slots (from the then 8 in CoH) to the current 12 slots each.
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    Castle, maybe you could help settle this, ah, 'debate' with a friend who smells a nerf on the horizon. Are the inherent versions of fitness powers going to be weakened since we're getting them more or less 'free'?
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    In the Loop -- A Virtue Villaingroup

    The Loop is a bar and grill, a place to relax from the pressures of working and living in the Rogue Isles. We have a full bar, a dining area and staff to serve you. Come down to the Loop! Drink, eat, meet and unwind!

    For employment opportunities, please send an email to Cerenkof to arrange an interview. No sociopaths, please.

    In the Loop at GuildPortal

    "In the Loop" is a mature, medium to heavy RP group established in a bar. We are an underground brokerage in information, muscle and minds, and a neutral ground for organizations to meet and come to terms. Our main interests are roleplaying and PVE content, and having weekly social gatherings with our coalition. We have a number of dedicated players but are always looking for more players of all levels, and two more coalitions to fill our roster. Send an in-game email to Cerenkof on the virture server for more information or a meeting.