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    Looking for general purpose Laptop (30-40k)

    1) What is your budget? (INR or USD) 30000 INR - 40000 INR 2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer? Netbook; 11" - 10” screen or less Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen 3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook? Office work - Powerpoint...
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    Need to upgrade some PC components - also , buying advice in Bangalore would be appreciated!

    Edited the Original Post: 1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.') Ans: Mid-High end games such as Crysis 3...
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    Is my GTX 560Ti Kaput? Please advise.

    Hi, My GTX 560Ti is from MSI (Twin Frozr II edition) and I've had it for over 3 years , the warranty has expired too as a result. Bit of a background on how the issues started: 1) Yesterday, I was playing World of Tanks when suddenly weird artifacts started to pop-up on the screen , it...
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    Is my PSU failing?

    Hi,I have a Corsair TX750 that I bought 2 years ago. Lately, the PC just shuts down randomly. It's like someone pulled the plug, no BSOD or any error, *POOF* PC is off just like that. I cant really tell when it shuts down as it seems to be random. Its not an OS issue either. I did a full format...
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    IndieGala Bundle (Mass Effect 2 for 6$)

    Hey guys, IndieGala is having one of their sales. You'll get Mass Effect 2 if you pay more than the average , these are the bundled games: Rebuild Kill Fun Yeah Shadowgrounds Gimbal Shank 2 Zombie Driver Mass Effect 2 (5.85$ and above) Link: *www.indiegala.com/
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    Xenonauts - spiritual successor to X-Com

    This is the game that X-Com fans have been waiting for. True to the classic from the 90s (unlike the dumbed down X-Com : Enemy Unknown) , this is about as close as you can get to the original experience. The game is still in Beta , but you can buy the game and participate in the testing...
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    CPU Bottlenecking

    Hi, I have a MSI GTX 560 Ti (Twin Frozr II edition) card. My current CPU is a classic Core2Quad Q6600 overclocked at 3.0 Ghz. I understand my GPU is getting bottlenecked , but how bad is it? Will there be a major jump in GPU performance if I switch to say... a i5-3570k processor?
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    Omegalodon

    DESCRIPTION Saw a playthrough of the same on youtube , it seems like a pretty fun multiplayer game. The game's website is North of Earth
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    Upgrading from Core2Quad

    Hi guys, I'd like to upgrade to Ivy bridge (at last) . My existing specification is in my signature. I'm just looking to upgrade the following : 1) Processor (Ivy bridge) 2) Motherboard (should support the Ivy bridge architecture) 3) Cpu Cooler Budget is around 30k-40k , I spotted an...
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    Star Wars : The Old Republic partly F2P + BF3 premium content

    Source:EA plans to offer part of "Star Wars" game for free
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    Tata Photon+ slowness

    Hi, I got a Tata Photon+ today (15GB limit, then unlimited at lower speeds). Now, although the speeds were advertised as 3.1 mbps, I have yet to cross 256 kbps on any download. I'm thinking of returning it tomorrow , what are your experiences on this?
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    Troll site - dontevenreply.com

    Now, I don't know if you've heard of this site : E-mails from an ******* The site's owner messes around with people on Craig's list and other online advertising sites and posts the e-mail exchanges between them. It's sheer genius , check it out and let me know. Allow me to post a small sample...
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    Flight Sims - FSX

    Hi, I'm thinking of getting FSX (last MS flight sim I played was back in 1989 , Flight Simulator 4.0) and I'd like to know if anyone here has bought the game and could share their experience. Also , suggesting a joystick for it would help. I posted on the Peripheral forums , but nobody seems...
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    Joystick for FSX

    Hi, I'm looking for a decent joystick for MS Flight Simulator X. Can anyone recommend some? I've seen the Saitek X-52 , but it's way too expensive. My budget is around 2.5k Rs.
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    Samsung Galaxy S2 T-Mobile compatibility

    Hi everyone, My friend is selling me a brand new Samsung Galaxy S2 (T-Mobile) for Rs.22,000/- (apparently his sister hated the phone). I'm aware that it needs to be unlocked first. After unlocking , will the phone be compatible on Airtel's network? Specifically 3G , as I've heard that T-mobile...
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    Toshiba Satellite L750-X5317 vs Toshiba Qosmio F60

    Hi guys, A friend of mine is having difficulty choosing between the above mentioned laptops. They're both similar in configuration except for the F60 lacking a graphic card and a smaller drive capacity. Here are their pages: :: Toshiba Qosmio F60:: :: Toshiba Satellite L750-X5317:: Besides...
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    Where to buy this motherboard?

    Hello guys, I need to purchase a new mobo , namely the Gigabyte GA-EP41-UD3L . I live in Chennai , and I don't have a clue where it's being sold. Being a LGA 775 socket-based mobo , it seems to be a bit hard to find. Important : Since my GTX 560Ti takes up two slots , will it fit comfortably...
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    Star Trek Online

    Well, according to TD - Star Trek Online will soon be free to play. Star Trek Online will soon be Free To Play - Online Best Latest Star Trek Online will soon be Free To Play Price Reviews | Features in India I wonder if any of you guys actually played it when it was still p2p? I don't think I...
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    Will this GPU fit in the cabinet?

    Hello guys, Planning to get a Coolermaster CM-690 II Advanced cabinet , with a Corsair TX 650W PSU. Will my MSI GTX 560Ti Twin Frozr II fit into the cabinet? My motherboard is an ABIT IP35-E.
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    Need a Laptop (Questionnaire included)

    General Questions 1) What is your budget? (INR or USD) Rs.30,000 - Rs.42,000 2) What size notebook would you prefer? Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen 3) Which country will you buying this notebook? India 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? a. Like: N/A b...
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