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  1. thedarkeone
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Santorican View Post
    Well you're soloing AVs you're hardly inadequate.
    Thanks but I still lack the recharge I want. Would really like to find a way to up it another 15-20% but cant seem to work out the details.
  2. thedarkeone
    Ok, compared to you guys I just suck. Here is what I am currently running on (been able to solo about 10 av's and run most missions at +2/8 but in comparision I feel inadequate):

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.621
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Darke Orion: Level 50 Natural Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Dark Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Shadow Punch -- T'Death-Dam%(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(3), T'Death-Acc/Dmg(7), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(25)
    Level 1: Deflection -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-EndRdx(3), RedFtn-Def(5), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(11), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(19), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 2: Smite -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(5), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(7), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), T'Death-Dam%(25)
    Level 4: Battle Agility -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(9), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(9), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(17), RedFtn-EndRdx(19), RedFtn-Def(31)
    Level 6: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 8: Siphon Life -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(15), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(15), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), T'Death-Dam%(23)
    Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(11)
    Level 12: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 14: Super Speed -- Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(A), Zephyr-ResKB(40), Zephyr-Travel(46)
    Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 18: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(45), Numna-Heal(45), Numna-Heal/Rchg(45), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(46), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 24: Kick -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 26: Soul Drain -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(27), GSFC-Build%(27), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(29), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(29), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(31)
    Level 28: Phalanx Fighting -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 30: Dark Consumption -- P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(34), P'Shift-End%(37), P'Shift-EndMod(39), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(39), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(39)
    Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(33), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Mako-Dam%(34)
    Level 35: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-%Dam(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37)
    Level 38: True Grit -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(40), Mrcl-EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(43), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 41: Tough -- Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(42), Aegis-ResDam(42), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(43)
    Level 44: Focused Accuracy -- Empty(A)
    Level 47: Physical Perfection -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-End%(48), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(48), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(48), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(50), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(50)
    Level 49: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(50)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 8.75% Defense(Smashing)
    • 8.75% Defense(Lethal)
    • 11.6% Defense(Fire)
    • 11.6% Defense(Cold)
    • 9.06% Defense(Energy)
    • 9.06% Defense(Negative)
    • 17.5% Defense(Melee)
    • 18.1% Defense(Ranged)
    • 18.4% Defense(AoE)
    • 11% Enhancement(Heal)
    • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 37.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 15% FlySpeed
    • 205.8 HP (15.4%) HitPoints
    • 15% JumpHeight
    • 15% JumpSpeed
    • Knockback (Mag -4)
    • Knockup (Mag -4)
    • MezResist(Held) 14.9%
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 16%
    • MezResist(Stun) 2.2%
    • 10% (0.17 End/sec) Recovery
    • 22% (1.23 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 2.52% Resistance(Fire)
    • 2.52% Resistance(Cold)
    • 20% RunSpeed
    • 2.5% XPDebtProtection



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  3. thedarkeone

    Dark/Shield Help

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Horusaurus View Post
    Basically. <_<
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Kioshi View Post
    I was told Melt Armor is a cool emote that eats up a lot of endurance and debuffs resistance less than a sonic blaster tier 1 attack
    Interesting. . . Hmmm, off to test!

    Aww, it's closed beta still. . . Dagnabit!
  4. thedarkeone

    Dark/Shield Help

    POST-ACTION

    Took Melt Armor to help solo AV's and thus far it has been greatly helpful. Plus the slotting on Ring of Fire and Melt Armor help my overall defenses once slotted.

    I haven't had any end or recovery issues with this build at all so not seeing where I would need more slots in health or endurance?
  5. thedarkeone

    Dark/Shield Help

    POST-ACTION

    Afternoon all!

    After hearing about the upcoming BotZ "reassignment" I have been working on tweaking my build. The only major issue I have is the slight reduction in my overall recharge (I had to drop Leadership pool and 2 spots for LotG +) has left my attack chain a little short when hasten isnt up.

    Any advice?

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.621
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Darke Orion: Level 50 Natural Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Dark Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Blaze Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Shadow Punch
    • (A) Touch of Death - Chance of Damage(Negative)
    • (3) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance
    • (7) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage
    • (13) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (21) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (25) Touch of Death - Damage/Recharge
    Level 1: Deflection
    • (A) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
    • (3) Red Fortune - Endurance
    • (5) Red Fortune - Defense
    • (11) Red Fortune - Endurance/Recharge
    • (19) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge
    • (31) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 2: Smite
    • (A) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage
    • (5) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance
    • (7) Touch of Death - Damage/Recharge
    • (13) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (21) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (25) Touch of Death - Chance of Damage(Negative)
    Level 4: Battle Agility
    • (A) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
    • (9) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge
    • (9) Red Fortune - Endurance/Recharge
    • (17) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
    • (19) Red Fortune - Endurance
    • (31) Red Fortune - Defense
    Level 6: Hurdle
    • (A) Jumping IO
    Level 8: Siphon Life
    • (A) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage
    • (15) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance
    • (15) Touch of Death - Damage/Recharge
    • (17) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (23) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (23) Touch of Death - Chance of Damage(Negative)
    Level 10: Hasten
    • (A) Recharge Reduction IO
    • (11) Recharge Reduction IO
    Level 12: Active Defense
    • (A) Recharge Reduction IO
    Level 14: Super Speed
    • (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range/Endurance
    • (40) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points)
    • (46) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range
    Level 16: Against All Odds
    • (A) Endurance Reduction IO
    Level 18: Health
    • (A) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery
    Level 20: Stamina
    • (A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End
    Level 22: Combat Jumping
    • (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
    Level 24: Kick
    • (A) Recharge Reduction IO
    Level 26: Soul Drain
    • (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff
    • (27) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge
    • (27) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up
    • (29) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance
    • (29) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance
    • (31) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance
    Level 28: Phalanx Fighting
    • (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
    Level 30: Dark Consumption
    • (A) Performance Shifter - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (34) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy
    • (37) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End
    • (39) Performance Shifter - EndMod
    • (39) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy/Recharge
    • (39) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge
    Level 32: Midnight Grasp
    • (A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage
    • (33) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance
    • (33) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge
    • (33) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
    • (34) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (34) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal)
    Level 35: Shield Charge
    • (A) Obliteration - Damage
    • (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (36) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage
    • (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (37) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge
    • (37) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    Level 38: True Grit
    • (A) Miracle - +Recovery
    • (40) Miracle - Heal
    • (40) Miracle - Heal/Endurance
    • (43) Miracle - Heal/Recharge
    • (43) Miracle - Heal/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 41: Tough
    • (A) Aegis - Endurance/Recharge
    • (42) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge
    • (42) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge
    • (42) Aegis - Resistance
    • (43) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance
    Level 44: Ring of Fire
    • (A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
    • (45) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (45) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage
    • (45) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance
    • (46) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (46) Thunderstrike - Damage/Recharge
    Level 47: Melt Armor
    • (A) Shield Breaker - Defense Debuff
    • (48) Shield Breaker - Accuracy/Defense Debuff
    • (48) Shield Breaker - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (48) Shield Breaker - Defense Debuff/Endurance/Recharge
    • (50) Shield Breaker - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 49: Weave
    • (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
    • (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
    • (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl
    • (A) Empty
    Level 1: Sprint
    • (A) Empty
    Level 2: Rest
    • (A) Empty
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 22.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 8.75% Defense(Smashing)
    • 8.75% Defense(Lethal)
    • 11.3% Defense(Fire)
    • 11.3% Defense(Cold)
    • 10.9% Defense(Energy)
    • 10.9% Defense(Negative)
    • 17.5% Defense(Melee)
    • 18.1% Defense(Ranged)
    • 17.8% Defense(AoE)
    • 5% Enhancement(Heal)
    • 37.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 27% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 14% FlySpeed
    • 170.7 HP (12.7%) HitPoints
    • 14% JumpHeight
    • 14% JumpSpeed
    • Knockback (Mag -4)
    • Knockup (Mag -4)
    • MezResist(Confused) 2.5%
    • MezResist(Held) 14.1%
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 18.5%
    • MezResist(Sleep) 2.5%
    • MezResist(Stun) 4.7%
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 2.5%
    • 12% (0.2 End/sec) Recovery
    • 10% (0.56 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 2.52% Resistance(Fire)
    • 2.52% Resistance(Cold)
    • 19% RunSpeed
    • 2.5% XPDebtProtection



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  6. thedarkeone
    Later Niv!

    Best of luck in the new position. They are lucky to have you and we are saddened by our loss.

    I am off to kick some carnie booty in your honor tonight!
  7. thedarkeone

    No GR for me!

    POST-ACTION

    Rookies. . . 3 dogs and 2 cats here. . .

    Gratz on the new fido though! Lean and quick looking soon to be thick and fast. . . Good food and love are never bad things with a new doggy!
  8. thedarkeone

    I17 - Dark Mirror

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Techbot Alpha View Post
    *slap*
    Get married first, fool! RL>(RP)>XP
    Remove the brackets if they do not apply.
    Well, what am I supposed to do while she is getting all prettied up the day of. . . I mean really, 4 hours in the salon before the wedding. God made me goofy looking and I take about 5 minutes to get ready.

    That leaves 3 hours and 55 minutes to play! I will just have to set my alarm.

    HA!
  9. thedarkeone

    I17 - Dark Mirror

    POST-ACTION

    But. . . but. . . July for GR!?!?!?


    Awww, schucks. . . Guess my fiance doesnt have to worry about me playing GR during the weekend of our wedding and perhaps being late to the ceremony. . . Wait. . . If it is going to be a July release that means beta in May/June. . . Hmmm, pre-order entry into beta - check. Looks like she may have some worries afterall!
  10. thedarkeone

    The Television

    POST-ACTION

    I just have to say all hail our new overlord.

    Television you are my hero!

    And btw, first time for me. . . First after a redname. . .

    Sorry it had to be done!
  11. thedarkeone

    Tyrant background

    POST-ACTION

    Doh!?!?!

    Forgot about that. . . Well, maybe they changed their minds. Or maybe that is just a big cover. . . Or maybe. . .

    Okay, forget it. I just want GR here now!
  12. thedarkeone

    Tyrant background

    POST-ACTION

    Okay, since there is no mention of Praetorian earth Recluse. . . Methinks, their Recluse = Hamidon???

    Conjecture? Or does it fit to well since we havent seen anything about that universe's Recluse.
  13. thedarkeone

    Takin' A Break

    POST-ACTION

    Doing the same thing here. Been playing DA:O while I wait for GR info. Been away about a month now and only logged in twice. Ran 2 missions then headed out.

    The other recommendation. . . Plan a wedding! Man, my fiance and I have been bombarded with stuff to do. . . And while our wedding is a destination wedding it only has 40 people. . . Cant imagine those of you who have done this with 100, 200, 300+ people!
  14. thedarkeone
    Evening all,

    Ok I know there was a thread about this in the past but everytime I search for it it says forum no longer valid. Anyways, was hoping someone could help me:

    Just got a new machine and am trying to transfer my old CoH files to the new system. I put the files on a thumb drive, transferred them to the new machine, tried the updater, and voila nothing happens or it starts to update and then shudders to a halt.

    What I had:
    Dell XPS 210 (Windows XP Pro)

    What I have now:
    Dell XPS 630i, (Vista Home Premium)

    What am I missing here? Or is it the change over to Vista causing me problems. Both are dual core and I transfered the files to my Program Files (x86)
  15. thedarkeone

    Motherboard Help

    POST-ACTION

    Well think I am ready to take the plunge. After going through all the info i came up with the configuration below. Still around $1200 and the only thing I cant find a "brand name" on is the hard drive (which is a little frustrating). But otherwise, I think this is the final go, still nervous about buying online but we shall see what happens.

    Wish me luck all!

    Intel P55 Core i5/i7 Configurator
    Case ( NZXT Lexa-S Gaming Tower Case - Black w/ Blue Light )
    Processor ( Intel® Core™ i5 750 Processor (4x 2.66GHz/8MB L3 Cache) )
    Motherboard ( ASUS P7P55D PRO -- Intel P55 Chipset CrossFire and SLI Supported w/7.1 Sound, Dual-Channel DDR3, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, Three PCI-Ex16 MB )
    Memory ( 4 GB [2 GB X2] DDR3-1333 Memory Module - Corsair XMS3 Dominator w/DHX technology )
    Video Card ( ATI Radeon HD 4890 - 1GB - Single Card )
    Case Lighting ( None )
    Power Supply ( 650 Watt -- Corsair CMPSU-650TX Power Supply - SLI Ready )
    Processor Cooling ( CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooling System )
    Video Card Brand ( === High Performance === XFX Brand Video Card )
    Primary Hard Drive ( 500 GB HARD DRIVE -- 16M Cache, 7200 RPM, 3.0Gb/s - Single Drive )
    Data Hard Drive ( None )
    2nd Optical Drive ( None )
    Optical Drive ( 22X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black )
    External Hard Drives [USB 2.0/eSATA] ( None )
    Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
    Speaker System ( None )
    Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
    Floppy Drive ( None )
    Monitor ( None )
    Keyboard ( Combo: Multi-Media/Internet Keyboard + Optical Internet Mouse - Black )
    Operating System ( None )
    Warranty ( Standard Warranty Service - Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support )
    Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )
    Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis )
    Advanced Build Options ( iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System - Protect your investment during transportation! )
    Video Camera ( None )
    Power Protection ( None )
    Headset ( None )
    Printer ( None )
    Meter Display ( None )
    Flash Media Reader/Writer ( None )
    MP3/MP4 Player ( None )
    USB Flash Drive ( None )
    2nd Monitor ( None )
    iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction ( None )
    iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion ( None )
    Netbook / Notebook Bundle ( None )
    iBUYPOWER PowerDrive ( None )
  16. thedarkeone

    Motherboard Help

    POST-ACTION

    Found the tab and have been surfing through some of the rigs. It appears all the rigs come from the sites I have been looking at (CyberPower, HP, and IBUYPOWER) although their prices appear even less on the newegg site. Of course without the ability to return the computers I have more reason to pause.

    However, it looks like I can get more comp for less price. Here is one that I was looking at that seems to encompass everything I was hoping for. Only issue is it doesnt go into manufacturers for components and doesnt list the specific motherboard. Maybe I should just be adventurous and build my own, even though I have no clue. . .

    General Spec
    Brand CyberpowerPC
    Model Gamer Xtreme 1041
    Recommended Usage Gaming
    Processor Intel Core i5 750(2.66GHz)
    Processor Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
    Memory 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333
    Hard Drive 1TB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM HDD
    Optical Drive 1 24X DVD±R/±RW Dual Layer Drive
    Graphics ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB PCI Express Video Card
    Audio Sound card - Integrated
    Ethernet Gigabit LAN
    Power Supply 600W
    Keyboard Xtreme Gear USB Keyboard
    Mouse Xtreme Gear USB Mouse
    Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    Special Features NZXT Beta Gaming Case With Side Window
    Motherboard
    Chipset Intel P55
    CPU
    CPU Type Intel Core i5
    Installed Qty 1
    CPU Speed 750(2.66GHz)
    L3 Cache Per CPU 8MB
    CPU Socket Type LGA 1156
    CPU Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
    Graphics
    GPU/VPU Type ATI Radeon HD 5770
    Graphics Interface PCI Express 2.0 x16
    Memory
    Memory Capacity 4GB DDR3
    Memory Speed DDR3 1333
    Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
    Memory Spec 2GB x 2
    Memory Slot (Total) 4
    Memory Slot (Available) 2
    Maximum Memory Supported 16GB
    Hard Drive
    HDD Capacity 1TB
    HDD Interface SATA II
    HDD RPM 7200rpm
    Optical Drive
    Optical Drive Type DVD±RW
    Optical Drive Spec 24X DVD±R/±RW Dual Layer Drive
    Audio
    Audio Chipset Integrated
    Communications
    LAN Chipset Integrated
    LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
    Front Panel Ports
    Front USB 2
    Front Audio Ports 2
    Back Panel Ports
    PS/2 2
    Video Ports 2 DVI, 1 HDMI, 1 Display Port
    Rear USB 8
    eSATA 1
    RJ45 1 port
    Rear Audio Ports 6 ports
    S/P DIF 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
    Mouse
    Mouse Type USB Mouse
    Keyboard
    Keyboard Type USB Keyboard
    Manufacturer Warranty
    Parts 1 year limited
    Labor 1 year limited
  17. thedarkeone

    Motherboard Help

    POST-ACTION

    Again thanks.

    I didnt think Newegg had assembled rigs though. Thought everything there you had to put together yourself and I am not sure I am competent (or patient) enough to do that. I have toyed with components on there but maybe I have to do some more digging!
  18. thedarkeone

    Motherboard Help

    POST-ACTION

    Thanks guys I appreciate the help!

    Now, though I am a little concerned with where I am going to purchase the rig from. I have been looking at CyberPower and a couple others. Where do you recommend purchasing a pre-made rig from (I do not have the skills or patience to assemble my machine)?

    Cyberpower looks like it is around $200 cheaper than most other sights but their forums are littered with unhappy customers (true it seems to be people who buy higher end comps). Also looking at iBuyPower and seeing many of the same comments from people. Are any of these sights trustworthy?
  19. thedarkeone

    Motherboard Help

    POST-ACTION

    Thanks Father. That is exactly the info I am looking for. The benchmark comment really helped with the investigation also!

    Still working on this build (and hoping I have the extra cash this holiday season) but getting ever so closer!
  20. thedarkeone

    Motherboard Help

    POST-ACTION

    Hey guys,

    Still working on a couple new rig ideas and with Castle shedding light on GR vid cards I think I am finally closing in on a decent build. However, I am (sadly, I know) the least knowledgeable about mother boards. What do I need to be looking at when I start investigating motherboards?

    This is my latest configuration, although I have swapped out the Zonet Card and upgraded the power supply to a "named" brand.

    Configuration

    * CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-750 2.66 GHz 8M L2 Cache LGA1156
    * HDD: Single Hard Drive (500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [-22])
    * MEMORY: 4GB (2GBx2) PC1333 DDR3 PC3 10666 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Dominator [+39])
    * MOTHERBOARD: [CrossFireX/SLI] Biostar T5 XE CFX-SLI P55 Chipset DDR3 ATX MB w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB2.0, SATA-II Raid, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 Gen2 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI [+2]
    * SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
    * VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX260 CORE 216 896MB 16X PCI Express [+67] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
    * BUNDLE: None
    * BLUETOOTH: None
    * CD: LG 22X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Dual Layer Drive (BLACK COLOR)
    * CD2: None
    * CAS: Apevia X-Dreamer 3 Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ Side-Panel Window & Temperature Display (Black Color with Green Ring & Green LED Fan)
    * CASUPGRADE: None
    * CS_FAN: Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+9]
    * CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-750 2.66 GHz 8M L2 Cache LGA1156
    * FAN: CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan [+19]
    * FREEBIE_RM: None
    * FREEBIE_MB: None
    * FA_HDD: None
    * FLASHMEDIA: None [-3]
    * FLOPPY: None
    * FREEBIE_OS: None
    * HDD: Single Hard Drive (500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [-22])
    * HDD2: None
    * IEEE_CARD: None
    * KEYBOARD: Saitek Eclipse-II (PK02U) Gaming Keyboard [+45]
    * MOUSE: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
    * MODEM: None
    * MEMORY: 4GB (2GBx2) PC1333 DDR3 PC3 10666 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Dominator [+39])
    * MULTIVIEW: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
    * MONITOR: None
    * MONITOR2: None
    * MOTHERBOARD: [CrossFireX/SLI] Biostar T5 XE CFX-SLI P55 Chipset DDR3 ATX MB w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB2.0, SATA-II Raid, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 Gen2 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI [+2]
    * NOISEREDUCE1: Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9]
    * NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
    * OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking
    * OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)
    * OS_UPGRADE: None
    * PRINTER: None
    * PRINTER_CABLE: None
    * POWERSUPPLY: 700 Watts Power Supplies (SLI/CrossFire Ready Power Supply)
    * RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
    * SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
    * SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
    * SPEAKERS: 600Watts PMPO Subwoofer Stereo Speakers
    * TEMP: None
    * TVRC: None
    * USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
    * USBHD: None
    * VIDEOCAMERA: None
    * VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX260 CORE 216 896MB 16X PCI Express [+67] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
    * VIDEO2: None
    * VIDEO3: None
    * VC_PHYSX: None
    * VC_GAMES: None
    * WNC: Zonet ZEW1642 IEEE 802.11b/g/n Draft 2.0 PCI Wireless Adapter Network Card [+29]
    * _PRICE: (+1129)
    * _view_: d
  21. thedarkeone

    New Rig Eval

    POST-ACTION

    Evening all!

    First I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday (in the states that is)! And I hope everyone has somethings to be very thankful in this difficult year.

    Now that that's out of the way was wondering if the tech folks out there would be willing to take a look at this build and let me know what you think. Not very experienced in building these things and had some great help the last time; so hoping I can find it again!

    Thanks!

    Gamer Infinity 8800 Pro (NO MONITOR) $1,129.00 × Qty Total: $1,129.00

    Configuration

    * CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-750 2.66 GHz 8M L2 Cache LGA1156
    * HDD: Single Hard Drive (500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [-22])
    * MEMORY: 4GB (2GBx2) PC1333 DDR3 PC3 10666 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Dominator [+39])
    * MOTHERBOARD: [CrossFireX/SLI] Biostar T5 XE CFX-SLI P55 Chipset DDR3 ATX MB w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB2.0, SATA-II Raid, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 Gen2 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI [+2]
    * SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
    * VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX260 CORE 216 896MB 16X PCI Express [+67] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)

    * *BASE_PRICE: [+935]
    * BUNDLE: None
    * BLUETOOTH: None
    * CD: LG 22X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Dual Layer Drive (BLACK COLOR)
    * CD2: None
    * CAS: Apevia X-Dreamer 3 Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ Side-Panel Window & Temperature Display (Black Color with Green Ring & Green LED Fan)
    * CASUPGRADE: None
    * CS_FAN: Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+9]
    * CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-750 2.66 GHz 8M L2 Cache LGA1156
    * FAN: CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan [+19]
    * FREEBIE_RM: None
    * FREEBIE_MB: None
    * FA_HDD: None
    * FLASHMEDIA: None [-3]
    * FLOPPY: None
    * FREEBIE_OS: None
    * HDD: Single Hard Drive (500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [-22])
    * HDD2: None
    * IEEE_CARD: None
    * KEYBOARD: Saitek Eclipse-II (PK02U) Gaming Keyboard [+45]
    * MOUSE: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
    * MODEM: None
    * MEMORY: 4GB (2GBx2) PC1333 DDR3 PC3 10666 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Dominator [+39])
    * MULTIVIEW: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
    * MONITOR: None
    * MONITOR2: None
    * MOTHERBOARD: [CrossFireX/SLI] Biostar T5 XE CFX-SLI P55 Chipset DDR3 ATX MB w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB2.0, SATA-II Raid, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 Gen2 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI [+2]
    * NOISEREDUCE1: Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9]
    * NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
    * OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking
    * OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)
    * OS_UPGRADE: None
    * PRINTER: None
    * PRINTER_CABLE: None
    * POWERSUPPLY: 700 Watts Power Supplies (SLI/CrossFire Ready Power Supply)
    * RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
    * SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
    * SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
    * SPEAKERS: 600Watts PMPO Subwoofer Stereo Speakers
    * TEMP: None
    * TVRC: None
    * USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
    * USBHD: None
    * VIDEOCAMERA: None
    * VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX260 CORE 216 896MB 16X PCI Express [+67] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
    * VIDEO2: None
    * VIDEO3: None
    * VC_PHYSX: None
    * VC_GAMES: None
    * WNC: Zonet ZEW1642 IEEE 802.11b/g/n Draft 2.0 PCI Wireless Adapter Network Card [+29]
    * _PRICE: (+1129)
    * _view_: d
  22. thedarkeone
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by GibberingLunatic View Post
    This thread is about the loyalty badge, not someones ability to quit smoking.
    And you haven't walked a day in my shoes to know how rough it is where I'm at. So don't assume you know everything when in fact, you know nothing.


    He made the mention of cutting off my cigs when in the end that would cause me stress, and possible panic attacks later on down the line. Perhaps causing me my home, any future job I might get (in the middle of quitting) or friends because I flipped out on them.
    I can't afford the medication for what I have and this is the closest thing I got. Back to the "loyalty" badge now plz kthxbai.

    Just have to say. . . WHAT?!?!?!?

    Wow, no wonder our country is in the state it is. Dude, it's a badge. Read the rules. Understand active means. . . Well active. Understand lapsed means. . . lapsed. . . Realize you are wrong and move on.

    Saying something that is entirely controlled by you is not your fault is insane. Of course, I guess that is America nowadays. Everything is someone else's fault even when it isn't. I have run a couple companies in my lifetime and currently am a department head at my current employ; let me say this is one of the first attitudes I look for when hiring someone. . . So I know to never, ever hire that person.
  23. thedarkeone

    Mini Babbage?

    POST-ACTION

    Okay just took Babbage down in Skyway on Freedom and Babbage was "teeny." He was barely bigger than the heroes fighting him; is this a bug or the new, improved, economically challenged Babbage?

    Have the clockwork felt the recession pinch? Has the stimulus plan not provided enough work for the Gear Union?
  24. thedarkeone
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DarkInvado View Post
    So I have to admit here that I have not played with purple sets much. I have made a couple of fully slotted heroes that have had a purple set, or the random proc thrown in but could someone help me out and WHY I would use purple sets in my build? I am going to makes some guesses here...

    1) I want to have a team toon build and wont have to depend on def because I will either get it from my team mates, have team mates to heal me or I just plain will never solo.

    2) I want to do something really well i.e. regen or recovery or damage but dont really care if that AV face plants me in 2.2 seconds because of... see above.

    3) I really have lots and lots of money to spend and I will be slotting full PvP sets as well that I will have spent billions on just one full set.

    In all seriousness, are there any types of toons who, using purples extensively, are survivable and good for soloing AVs and being the last hero standing when the **** hits the fan and the team is getting wiped?

    If you could share some of your builds and describe what the builds are designed for that might help.

    So... Really worth all that?
    None of it is really necessary but some of it is quite fun. I have 3 builds that I spend a lot of time with: my purpled out Spines/Dark Scrapper, Purpled out Ill/Rad troller, and my IO'd out softcapped dark/shield scrapper.

    The Spines/Dark is about 12 seconds short of perma hasten, DR is up around every 30 seconds, and he farms like a madman.

    The Ill/Rad has perma hasten, perma PA, perma AM, and is generally a beast full of fun on teams and TF's.

    The Dark/Shield has no purples but several LoTG +recharges, Numina Unique, and is soft capped on defense. She is my AV solo'er and lately my only played toon because I just have to much fun with her!

    Definitely none of these things are "required" but they do make these 3 characters stand out in my roster!
  25. thedarkeone

    New Rig Question

    POST-ACTION

    OK last one for me tonight before bed. Updated my build above and here is the second one I have been working on. One better than the other? Both come in right around my price mark just not sure which one is a better build or should I say functional?

    # BASE_PRICE: [+799]
    # BUNDLE: None
    # BLUETOOTH: None
    # CD: LG 22X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Dual Layer Drive (BLACK COLOR)
    # CD2: NONE
    # CAS: Apevia X-Dreamer 3 Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ Side-Panel Window & Temperature Display [-6] (Black Color with Green Ring & Green LED Fan)
    # CASUPGRADE: NONE
    # CS_FAN: Maximum Enemax 120MM Case Cooling Fans for selected case (Maximum Silent Operation) [+29] (500-1,200 RPM White Color with White LED Twister Bearing 8-14 dBA [+16])
    # CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-920 2.66 GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366
    # FAN: XtremeGear HP-1216X Five Heatpipes Direct Core Contact Copper Heatsink CPU Cooling Fan (Extreme Silent at 20dBA & Overclock Proof) (Extreme Silent at 20dBA & Overclock Proof)(Venom Boost Extreme OC Certified) [+23]
    # FREEBIE_RM: None
    # FA_HDD: None
    # FLASHMEDIA: None
    # FLOPPY: NONE
    # FREEBIE_OS: None
    # HDD: Single Hard Drive (1TB (1TBx1) SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+26])
    # HDD2: NONE
    # IEEE_CARD: NONE
    # KEYBOARD: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
    # MOUSE: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
    # MODEM: NONE
    # MULTIVIEW: Xtreme Performance in SLI/CrossFireX Gaming Mode Supports Single Monitor
    # MONITOR: NONE
    # MONITOR2: NONE
    # MOTHERBOARD: (3-Way SLI Support) GigaByte GA-EX58-UD5 Intel X58 Chipset SLI/CrossFireX Ultra Durable™3 Mainboard Triple-Channel DDR3/1600 SATA RAID w/ eSATA [+113]
    # MEMORY: 6GB (2GBx3) DDR3/1600MHz Triple Channel Memory Module [+99] (Corsair Dominator [+60])
    # NOISEREDUCE1: Sound Absorbing Foam on Side, Top And Bottom panels [+29]
    # NOISEREDUCE2: Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9]
    # NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
    # OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking
    # OS: NONE - FORMAT HARD DRIVE ONLY
    # OS_UPGRADE: None
    # POWERSUPPLY: 800 Watts Power Supplies [+88] (CyberPowerPC XF800S Performance ATX 2.0 Power - Quad SLI Ready)
    # PRINTER: None
    # PRINTER_CABLE: None
    # RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
    # SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
    # SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
    # SPEAKERS: None
    # TEMP: Thermal Temperature Color LCD Display [+15] (Black Color)
    # TVRC: None
    # USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
    # USBHD: NONE
    # VIDEOCAMERA: NONE
    # VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT 1GB 16X PCI Express [+45] (EVGA Powered by NVIDIA [+5])
    # VIDEO2: None
    # VIDEO3: None
    # VC_PHYSX: NONE
    # VC_GAMES: None
    # WNC: Zonet ZEW1642 IEEE 802.11b/g/n Draft 2.0 PCI Wireless Adapter Network Card [+29]
    # _PRICE: (+1379)