TrackIR5, ARMA II, holy cow!!!

Sami
Sami Posts: 4,634
edited March 2010 in Video Games
Whoever says PC gaming is dead... :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wXx3vMy_AQ

That game, not to mention the device, looks awesome. Looks like I don't have to wait for Battlefield 3 (Battlefield Bad Company 2 seems very good but not a complete game).
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2010
    Holy crap! I want the game and device now!!! The graphics looked pretty impressive, too. I'm going to have to re-try the demo now, 'cause I wasn't too enamored with the ARMAII demo I tried.
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    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited February 2010
    audiobliss wrote: »
    Holy crap! I want the game and device now!!! The graphics looked pretty impressive, too. I'm going to have to re-try the demo now, 'cause I wasn't too enamored with the ARMAII demo I tried.

    The graphics are impressive but they aren't in many ways "pretty" like some of the other newer games. More realistic than anything, which is the whole point of that game.

    It will eat up a slow processor if you try 1080p on high settings, just like BC2. My new Q9550 OC'ed to 4GHz with GTX275 now plays both very smoothly, but E6400 couldn't handle them.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2010
    You have a very impressive system. I'm really looking forward to toying with my Q6600, getting a little more out of it. But I really want to upgrade RAM before I get around to doing that. And I neeeeed a more powerful GPU.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited February 2010
    audiobliss wrote: »
    You have a very impressive system. I'm really looking forward to toying with my Q6600, getting a little more out of it. But I really want to upgrade RAM before I get around to doing that. And I neeeeed a more powerful GPU.

    I might have the GTX275 for sale soon. I picked up a HD5870 to try out and I might keep it.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited February 2010
    How much ram do you have now ab? Are you talking about upgrading what you have now, or adding more?
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2010
    I'm running 2GB and just switched to W7 Ultimate 64-bit. I barely have any overhead in the RAM department. I would like to just upgrade to 2x2GB of DDR2 800 or so since my MOBO won't do DDR3.

    I canNOT believe how much DDR2 has gone up in price in the last few months to a year!! Back when I was looking at RAM I picked out two 2x2GB DDR2 800 kits (yes, total of 8GB) for just under $100. Now I have to fork out that much for just one 2x2GB kit! Ridiculous... :(

    The RAM I have now is DDDR2 667, so I would rather just get 4GB of DDR2 800, but depending on money and how patient I am, I might just add to my RAM. Though sticking with DDR2 I'm limiting the lifespan of my system already, so it might behoove me to go for something faster.

    I need to jump up from my 7900GS and up my RAM, then I'll really jump in with OC'ing. I'd LOVE to get a CM HAF 932 for more space, better looks/organization, and much better cooling. But I just don't have the funds for hardly anything.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited February 2010
    If you're looking to overclock, you're much likely to get a better increase in performance by just replacing your RAM altogether, even if it's only with 2GB. 2GB of DDR2 800 is going to be better for you than 2GB of DDR2 800 and 2GB of DDR2 667
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited February 2010
    Sami, have you bought the TrackIR yet? It's only $179 with the headphone clip pro thing, I'm thinking abhout trying it.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited February 2010
    Not yet but I do need to get it. NEED... :)
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2010
    I just spec'd out an i7 system on newegg...only $3,800. :D:D:D

    I think I'll just stick to some DDR2 800 RAM for now!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited February 2010
    audiobliss wrote: »
    I just spec'd out an i7 system on newegg...only $3,800. :D:D:D

    I think I'll just stick to some DDR2 800 RAM for now!

    Just let me know when you are ready to build a system, or have funds for it. I think I could get you a system like mine for around $1000 (with the 275, not the 5870). Watercooled Q9550 running at 4GHz, it's still no i7 overclocked to max but it's no slouch, I can tell you that.

    Just give me the word...I'm itching to build another... :)
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2010
    Thanks for the offer, Sami! Appreciate it! However, based on my computing demands and lack of funds, a new build is a long ways off. I'll be sticking with my MOBO/CPU/PSU for quite a while.

    However, I am very interested in upgrading RAM and GPU (and case at some point), and hopefully HD's, too. If you have any advice/deals on that front, I am definitely all ears.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2010
    Check out Kingston DDR2 1066 Hyper X, newegg had it for like 109.00 for the 2x2gb kit. I run it with no problems and it has nice little overhead for the overclocking also. Wow RAM prices seem to change daily, now 112.00

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104098
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2010
    Very nice toy, I just watched the Youtube vid. Insane graphics.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited March 2010
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    Sami, have you bought the TrackIR yet? It's only $179 with the headphone clip pro thing, I'm thinking abhout trying it.

    Bought one with the headphone clip from Ebay for $164 with BIN option. I will let you know how it works.
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