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  • MachoMyers
    Old School
    • Jul 2002
    • 7670

    #4591
    Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

    Anyone part of the Humble Bundle trying to unload a Destiny 2 (US) key? Happy to pay $10 to take it off your hands. Can't be asked to deal with reddit sites and dodgy steam scammers. Anyway PM me if interested.

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    • canes21
      Hall Of Fame
      • Sep 2008
      • 22949

      #4592
      Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

      I don't mean for this to be taken anyway except for genuine curiosity, but if you're willing to fork over $10, why not just give $2 more and sign up for this month to get the game, then cancel? It's what I did to get XCOM 2.
      “No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth.”


      ― Plato

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      • MachoMyers
        Old School
        • Jul 2002
        • 7670

        #4593
        Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

        Originally posted by canes21
        I don't mean for this to be taken anyway except for genuine curiosity, but if you're willing to fork over $10, why not just give $2 more and sign up for this month to get the game, then cancel? It's what I did to get XCOM 2.
        I didn't but receive do an EU key which is region locked. I have a US B.net and HB support will not refund me.

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        • mikenoob
          All Star
          • Oct 2007
          • 5545

          #4594
          Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

          You can buy it at Best buy too. It's on sale for 9.99 or 7.99 with GCU. There should be a digital code inside the retail box.

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          • ckarlic
            So Real!!
            • May 2003
            • 4999

            #4595
            Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

            Originally posted by bhurst99
            Has anyone else signed up for the NVidia GeForce NOW Beta for cloud gaming?

            I signed up for it like months ago and got a code last night. It allows you to play games you already own on your laptop through the cloud with ultra settings. Your laptop and internet need to meet certain specifications but it worked for me.

            I used it last night to play Snipe Elite 4 and Rise of the Tomb Raider and played at 1920 x 1080 resolution and 60 frames per second and I was very impressed. I never got close to anything like that. Only a few tiny hiccups here and there.

            I don't play any computer games online so I can't comment how good it would be with an online shooter.

            I'd definitely recommend signing up since the beta is free and you can't beat free.
            I signed up for it but have not received my code yet. Definitely want to give it a try.
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            • Goffs
              New Ork Giants
              • Feb 2003
              • 12279

              #4596
              Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

              Anybody here have any issues with Easyanticheat? Ever since the windows 10 update I'm unable to play games that run Easyanticheat.

              I bought Watch Dogs 2 a week ago and everything was fine. A few days later I was unable to launch it. I actually blamed Ubisoft at first until I tried to play Rising Storm 2 Vietnam. I was unable to launch that as well due to EAC. Some strange reason EAC refuses to run. I followed all the youtube tutorials about going to the folder to run EAC. No luck whatsoever, I pretty much given up lol maybe someone here had this issue...

              Anyway these are the games that have EAC that I play (well used to now)

              Warhammer Eternal Crusade
              Watch Dogs 2 (sucks that I just bought this and now I can't run it)
              Rising Storm 2 Vietnam
              Warhammer Vermintide 2

              I'm actually a patient gamer so I'm not really as bothered as I should be....but still I do want to play some RS2V...

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              • canes21
                Hall Of Fame
                • Sep 2008
                • 22949

                #4597
                Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                I'm weak. I bought a 1070ti for $400 to upgrade over my 970 to complement my new monitor.
                “No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth.”


                ― Plato

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                • Gotmadskillzson
                  Live your life
                  • Apr 2008
                  • 23442

                  #4598
                  Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                  Originally posted by canes21
                  I'm weak. I bought a 1070ti for $400 to upgrade over my 970 to complement my new monitor.
                  Nah, you in a good position to drop about a grand in a week to indulge in your hobby. That is a good feeling.

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                  • canes21
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Sep 2008
                    • 22949

                    #4599
                    Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                    Originally posted by Gotmadskillzson
                    Nah, you in a good position to drop about a grand in a week to indulge in your hobby. That is a good feeling.
                    Now if I could get you to tell my girlfriend this for me...
                    “No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth.”


                    ― Plato

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                    • Phobia
                      Hall Of Fame
                      • Jan 2008
                      • 11623

                      #4600
                      Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                      I purged my friends list of about 50 people (150ish down to 93), many were inactive accounts of OS members (200+ days not on Steam) and then a collection of randoms. If your account happened to be one, send me a friend request and I'll get you added back.

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                      • Gotmadskillzson
                        Live your life
                        • Apr 2008
                        • 23442

                        #4601
                        Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                        I remember the time OS steam community was thriving. Now it seem like majority of them turn strictly console gamer now.

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                        • Cod
                          MVP
                          • May 2007
                          • 2718

                          #4602
                          Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                          Originally posted by Gotmadskillzson
                          I remember the time OS steam community was thriving. Now it seem like majority of them turn strictly console gamer now.
                          I'm more than happy to help bring it back since I'm a moderator, but I have limited "powers" since I'm not the owner. If this is something y'all want to do, we can definitely do it.

                          We'll have to work with the group owner to do anything more than a moderator can.

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                          • Skyboxer
                            Donny Baseball!
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 20302

                            #4603
                            Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                            Originally posted by Gotmadskillzson
                            I remember the time OS steam community was thriving. Now it seem like majority of them turn strictly console gamer now.
                            For me it's time issues and now that summer is around corner.. won't get much better.
                            I'm just collecting games for when I retire

                            I'll also admit I've fallen into the play for a while then move on mode.
                            Puzzle type games or any etc..
                            I think the long, epic games simply don't fit me much any more.
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                            • Phobia
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Jan 2008
                              • 11623

                              #4604
                              Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                              Originally posted by Skyboxer
                              For me it's time issues and now that summer is around corner.. won't get much better.
                              I'm just collecting games for when I retire

                              I'll also admit I've fallen into the play for a while then move on mode.
                              Puzzle type games or any etc..
                              I think the long, epic games simply don't fit me much any more.
                              I'm kinda of in same boat but different when it comes to long, epic games, I loved The Witcher 3 and was enjoying the hours I put in, but then the competition side of me wants to challenge real opponents and suddenly I'm only playing PUBG. I get 2 or 3 hours a night to sit down and play, I'm always prioritizing towards PUBG and then 2 weeks later I want to play The Witcher but now I've forgot the controls and where I was in the story. I then just stay playing PUBG every night
                              Last edited by Phobia; 05-18-2018, 08:18 AM.

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                              • Phobia
                                Hall Of Fame
                                • Jan 2008
                                • 11623

                                #4605
                                Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                                I don't think I've been this torn on buying a new GPU in a long long time.

                                I currently run a Sapphire 290x Tri-X and it's still a beastly card for being almost 5 years old now but now that I built my new rig & the only piece of equipment I didn't upgrade was the video card. I'm starting to feel the need to swap it out while prices are somewhat back to normal.

                                The 290x is a huge power monster is my biggest concern for wanting to upgrade. Under load it can pull upwards of 200w and a full system power consumption range of 450w to 550w depending on build.

                                Whats kind of been holding me back is my frames, I'm still getting over 70fps in every game I play and when I do drop $400+ I'd like the upgrade to last near as long as this one (4 years or so).

                                So my options are kind of limited in my eyes, what do you guys feel about this assessment?
                                • RX 580 - Very little performance improvement over 290x, 150w lower total power consumption (300w total system draw) - Pass on it
                                • 1070 Ti - Decent performance improvement over 290x, 150w lower total power consumption (300w total system draw) - Possible upgrade
                                • Vega 56 - Decent performance upgrade but still falling short of the 1070ti, very little power saving, maybe 50 to 80 watts - Pass on it
                                • 1080 - Good performance improvement over 290x, 100w lower total power consumption (350w total system draw) - If found used and decent price, possible upgrade
                                • 1180/2080 - Good performance improvement but Nvidia has confirmed the wait time will be "long" before they are released - Not sure I can wait that long


                                So as of now, I'm leaning 1070 Ti, but I'm not sure if spending $500 to upgrade the 290x is worth it. Do you think the 1070 Ti will get 4 years or so out of it before needing to take the plunge again?

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