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  1. darkv0id

    Import and custom duties on Headphones

    So after a bit of research I've come across the JVC HA-S400. The reviews are great, but the thing is, they are not available in India. So I'll have to get them imported. They're available for ~$30 on Ebay. Does anyone know how much custom and import duties are levied on headphones? P.S. Not...
  2. darkv0id

    The JBL J88s

    I was just browsing for a pair of headphones and I stumbled across The JBL J88 on Flipkart. So I cross check the price on Amazon, and well... see for yourself. Sooo.. 1. WTF is up with this insane price difference (~Rs. 4000)? Aren't electronics supposed to be, like, cheaper the US...
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    Indie Game Dev attempts suicide live on Twitch.tv

    Not sure if I should post this here or in Technology news, but this the saddest thing I've heard today. [via Reddit] An unconfirmed post on NeoGAF says she is in hospital and recovering. [Single post] [Complete Thread] She was a controversial figure, but still :-(. I hope she gets well.
  4. darkv0id

    Some websites are not loading properly

    Some of my frequently visited sites like Steam() and ThinkDigit forums are not loading properly. Occasionly this problem occurs with IGN and SteamCommunity as well. I've heard switching to GoogleDNS may solve this problem, should I try this? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
  5. darkv0id

    The Webby Awards

    Vote for your favorite gaming related website. Tell us who you you voted for, if you want to. P.S. I voted for Polygon. @ Mods I don't know if this is the right section; move this to another if it please you :-)
  6. darkv0id

    Are pings in any way related to download speeds? Need help!

    So, here's the thing: my Tata Photon+ wireless has FUP with max download speed of (3.1 Mbps) upto 12 GB. During this, my pings on CS 1.6 servers in Delhi range from 60-120 ms. However, when the usage limit is exceeded, the speeds fall down to 128 kbps. What's strange is that my pings, which...
  7. darkv0id

    Dark Souls II

    I think people here have seen the VGA '12 trailer for the game by now, but for those who haven't, here goes... *www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pV8mbFxZHO4 Anyway, a 12 minute gameplay trailer will debut on IGN at 1:30 AM tommorow. Official Site Screens
  8. darkv0id

    Alternating white/grey stripes on monitor

    Okay so my friend his facing a problem with his monitor and I hope you guys can help. He tells me that while playing Guild Wars 2 on his PC, alternating white/grey stripes cover his display, accompanied by a buzzing sound from his speakers. Their occurrence is completely random (happen...
  9. darkv0id

    Why are PC games so cheap on launch in India ?

    It seems so strange to me that even AAA titles mostly launch at the $20 price point in our country, even as people in the US (or any other country) have to pay $60 or more for the PC release (at least until the Steam sales). And barely 3-4 months after launch they get further discounts eg- AC3...
  10. darkv0id

    Planetside 2 and Tribes Ascend

    Just wanted to ask if anyone here has played these games. I mainly want to know about the kind of pings you guys are getting.If possible mention details of your internet connection as well. I tend to shy away from multiplayer (especially FPS) since I have wireless broadband (Tata Photon) and...
  11. darkv0id

    Portable hard drive installation problem

    I unplugged my Seagate portable 1TB hard drive while it was being installed.Naturally, the driver didn't install properly. Now whenever I connect the hard drive again, it is shown as a "Storage Device" with model name "Portable" under "Devices and Printers" in Control Panel. I've tried...
  12. darkv0id

    Graphics card or HDMI cable burnout ?

    Okay so when I turned on my PC this morning, my monitor (Philips 224CL2) showed me the "Check cable connection" message. I plugged/unplugged the HDMI cable but to no avail. Since I don't have any other HD monitors/ HDMI cables, I checked the cable at a friends house by connecting his laptop to...
  13. darkv0id

    "Refreshing" a USB port- internet dongle probelem

    Okay, I've noticed this really strange thing with my USB dongle (Tata Photon Plus). Whenever I connect the dongle to a USB port that I haven't used before, my PC detects the dongle as new hardware and installs the drivers again.Initially I get comfortable speeds of around 150-220 kBps (which is...
  14. darkv0id

    Need help with motherboard, PSU and CPU cooler

    Greetings! So my friend wanted to build a new rig and he's zeroed down on the processor and the GPU. Processor: i5 2500k GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 OC Edition The PSU, cooler and motherboard remain points of contention. I hope you guys can help! 1. My friend plans to OC both the CPU and...
  15. darkv0id

    Android phone 7k to 8k

    Greetings! Okay, my cousin wants a new mobile phone in a budget of 7-8k. He wants a fast net experience, wants to listen to some music, play some games(probably Angry Birds and stuff). Details below. 1. Budget? 7 to 8k 2. Display type and size? 3.2, if possible 3.5 inch 3.2, if...
  16. darkv0id

    PC not turning on after abrupt shutdown

    So, yesterday I was just surfing the net on my PC when it shut down abruptly, just like in case of a power cut. The monitor and speakers, however, stayed on And the PC isn't turning on since then. I can't hear any "beep" either. A few times the lights turned on a for second before they turned...
  17. darkv0id

    Amperage for Corsair GS600

    HI. I recently got my PC assembled(i5 2400+ GIGABYTE HD7850). My PSU, the GS600 specifies it's input current as 8-12 A. But my UPS has an 8 ampere fuse:sad:. The retailer told me that my rig should run fine using a 6 A plug. Is he right? Or will I have to buy a new UPS?
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