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    Monitor Considerations/Discussion

    Hi All, I had been thinking of upgrading my display from 1080-60Hz to something better. However, it seems like this a bad time to upgrade. With the high GPU prices and 4K technology not yet being standardized. So this thread is basically to have a discussion on the current trends and make an...
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    Wireless Headphones for PS4 + PC

    Hello All, Looking for wireless headphones that will work well with PS4 and PC. How is Turtle Beach - Stealth 350VR? Is the warranty applicable in India? Also, looking at Sennheiser Arctis 7, but they do not seem to be available anywhere. Regards.
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    New Over Ear Headphones 2-3K Gaming Movies

    Hello All, My Corsair Vengeance 1500 headphones seem to have died today, and I am in the need for a new pair of over-ear headphones @2-3K range. Main usage is gaming and watching movies. Mic would be good, but not a must. I am okay to buy a standalone mic, if the headphone is good...
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    Buying a new PS4 or three!

    Hello All, Two of my friends and I are planning to buy new PS4s. Both my friends are going for the 1TB GoW3+Infamous: Second Son bundle, while I have not decided yet. But I want Last of Us for sure - whether buy the game alone, or buy the bundle. A few queries: 1. What's the advantage...
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    No Display on Monitor with Graphics Card

    Hello All, You will find my setup in my signature for reference. My R9 290 Tri-X started causing problems last month. The PC started shutting down and no display on monitor with the 290 plugged in. I tried a friend's 290, and there was display on the monitor. Integrated intel display also...
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    SMS Issue: Nexus 4 Android 5 Vodafone

    Hello All, I recently updated Nexus 4 to Android 5.0 (and currently Android 5.1). After the update, I am no longer able to send SMS, but am able to receive SMS from others. Factory reset did not solve the issue. Updated the SMSC number, but that also did not solve the issue. Upgraded to...
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    Gamestheshop - Reliable?

    Hey guys, I stumbled upon a good offer for FFXIV: ARR on this site: Buy Final Fantasy XIV: Online online PC, in India at the best price : Gamestheshop.com Is this site reliable for online purchase? Anybody has experience with them? On that note, anybody playing FFXIV: ARR?
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    Future Upgrade Query

    I have been planning to upgrade my PC - essentially, the CPU, Mobo and RAM. The upgrade is still maybe 1 or 2 months down the line. I had one question, based on which I will plan the budget. I have a HD 6870 GPU. As of now, I do not have plans to upgrade to a costlier and newer card...
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    New Headset (Gaming) Suggestion

    Hi, I plan to buy a new headset, mainly for Gaming (mostly while on Skype, Ventrilo etc) and Movies. Budget is around 1.5-2K, but may extend a bit. How is Logitech G130? The store showed me another headset from Sennheiser PC 300 series worth around Rs 3500-ish. I don't quite remember which...
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    New Ipod Touch or New Smartphone?

    I recently lost my Ipod Touch 3g. As a result I am looking to buy either a new Ipod Touch or a new Smartphone with good movie-viewing and music capabilities. My current phone is a over 2yr old Samsung GT C3053. If I get a smartphone, it will be my first one. So, which one should I go for...
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    SSD Buying Advice

    I am thinking of getting a new 120/128 GB SSD to be used for OS and running games. Budget is 6-7K. I can see Samsung 840 @ around 6K, and it seems to have good reviews. Other option I have in mind is OCZ Vertex 4 (but this might go over-budget). I have not been able to find Crucial M4 120 GB...
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    Laptop @ 15-20K Budget

    1) What is your budget? (INR or USD) - Between 15-20K INR. The lower the better. 2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer? - No constraints. With this budget I think ~15" max would be available. 3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't...
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    Prime95 Error

    Hello all, I was experimenting with OC-ing my AMD Phenom II X2 550 BE on a Biostar TA790GXBE motherboard. One thing I noticed that the BIOS did not show any option of changing the multiplier. So, instead, I was changing the clock (stock was 200, with 15.5x multiplier). I bumped up the...
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    Logitech Announces New Mechanical Keyboard and MMO Mouse

    I might be late with this news, but sort of excited that Logitech is finally going to release a mechanical keyboard. Logitech is releasing the mechanical keyboard G710+. Reported features include Cherry MX Brown switches, and backlight. The G600 mouse is targeted at a MMO gamer, with 12...
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    Replacement Ear Cushions - Sennheiser PC 31

    Hello folks, Where can I buy replacement ear cushions for Sennheiser PC 31 - preferably in Kolkata? Can't seem to find suitable product in Flipkart or Ebay.
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    Camera @ 7-10K Range

    Hi, I am a newbie to photography, and looking to buy my first digital camera. My previous camera was a Kodak KB10 - used 12 years ago! My budget is between 7-10K. Preferably, not to exceed 10K. Sweet spot would be 7-8K, but if it is justified, I can go up to 9-10K. I checked Canon...
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    Gfx Card (HD 6850) Problem or PSU problem?

    Hello, For past few weeks, I have been having trouble on and off with my display. I have a HD 6850 1 GB DDR5 - Sapphire, and my PSU is Corsair TX 650W. My display becomes a solid color (sometimes blue, sometimes black, sometimes other color) with vertical lines. The PC freezes and I...
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    PC Upgrades Review and Advices: Buying Soon!

    I am planning to upgrade my Monitor, CPU, Mobo, RAM and Case. My current configuration for your reference: CPU AMD Phenom II X2 550BE Mobo Biostar TA790GXBE GPU Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 1 GB PSU Corsair 650W RAM Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X4096-6400C5 (2 X 2GB DDR2 800MhZ C5)...
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