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| Username: | Red Baron |
| Joined: | 30 Mar 2002 |
| $poons: | 0.60 |
| Total posts: | 279 [Show all] [0.04% of total / 0.07 posts per day] |
| Post Score: | 3 ( 3 /  0) [Show all] |
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| Location: | Vaasa,Finland |
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| Occupation: | Student |
| Interests: | Tennis, J-drama |
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Re: Windows 7 (3 years ago)
I've been using windows 7 for about a month now and have to say i was stunned by its performance.
I've used XP all the time before this so i never really got a feel for vista. The only experience of vista is on my mothers crappy computer that barely runs it. Anyways compared to XP, win7 runs way faster on the setup i had when i installed it (Core 2 duo E6400, ATI 1950pro, 2gb DDR) and of course upgrading the GPU only helped things
Most of the things have been covered already, but i'd like to mention how much i feel multi-tasking has become faster with 7. Alt+tabbing from apps and games during stress is a lot smoother than on XP even while using the fancy animations. I suppose this is benefits from better support for multi-core processors and might've already been the case with Vista since i never tried it. I've never noticed any lag or sound problems that have been mentioned before though.
I've used XP all the time before this so i never really got a feel for vista. The only experience of vista is on my mothers crappy computer that barely runs it. Anyways compared to XP, win7 runs way faster on the setup i had when i installed it (Core 2 duo E6400, ATI 1950pro, 2gb DDR) and of course upgrading the GPU only helped things
Most of the things have been covered already, but i'd like to mention how much i feel multi-tasking has become faster with 7. Alt+tabbing from apps and games during stress is a lot smoother than on XP even while using the fancy animations. I suppose this is benefits from better support for multi-core processors and might've already been the case with Vista since i never tried it. I've never noticed any lag or sound problems that have been mentioned before though.
Re: PC gaming is dead (for me) (5 years ago)
I'm a true flight simulator player so PC all the way.
I haven't seen even a single title on console that would get even near "simulator". Too much of a niche business.
I like consoles too. Had N64 and GC. NES was also the first ever gaming platform for me. Still, nothing beats a PC. (Smash comes close
)
IL-2, Eve, CoH, RTW i could name as a few good games on PC. But it's a useless debate, both serve their purpose for their customer group.
I haven't seen even a single title on console that would get even near "simulator". Too much of a niche business.
I like consoles too. Had N64 and GC. NES was also the first ever gaming platform for me. Still, nothing beats a PC. (Smash comes close
)
IL-2, Eve, CoH, RTW i could name as a few good games on PC. But it's a useless debate, both serve their purpose for their customer group.
Re: My Call of Duty 4 MP is broken... fixed now (5 years ago)
Joys of PC gaming, you never know what will happen 
Good thing you got it working, excellent game eh?
Good thing you got it working, excellent game eh?
Re: My Call of Duty 4 MP is broken... fixed now (5 years ago)
Crestfallen wrote
Aftershock wrote
.. Format windows?
Anyways, have you tried reinstalling all the less usual drivers, mainly motherboard and audio drivers. Also try some older graphics drivers, they're weird sometimes.
I'll try to come up with something better soon.
Re: What game are you playing? (5 years ago)
EVE online, i'm hooked and can't get out of it
Re: Show Us Your Desktop V4 (5 years ago)
There's mine. Usually have pics of Aya Ueto on there but it's refreshing to have a bit of change from time to time
This isn't a desktop pic, but the pic is on the desktop lol
Re: IL-2 Sturmovik series (6 years ago)
Tristan wrote
Artificial Stupidity wrote
Well, like we discussed yesterday, IL-2 is something that has to be approached with caution. I still want to learn how to fly, but I am taking it slowly, and once the situation is right ( and motivation is at its peak ), I will do that darn JFC 'flying-test' again.
I still want to learn how to fly, but I am taking it slowly, and once the situation is right ( and motivation is at its peak ), I will do that darn JFC 'flying-test' again.
Re: Valentines Message for EVE-Online Players (6 years ago)
mantra79 wrote
I was looking at getting this game, did you guys buy it from a retailer or purchase it online if so what are the costs to buy it and then the per month cost. Does it have a steep learning curve?
The client is downloadable for free from www.eve-online.com
The monthly fee for the game is 15€ per month and there are also options where you can pay for a longer play time at once which will come a bit cheaper per month.
The learning curve is steep(ish) in a way. It depends how you look at it. I feel that you can grasp the basics fairly easy, but there's more you learn all the time while playing it, you will never know it all. I owe most of what i know to my corp, they're great.
If you're interested, PM or MSN me and i'll send you a 14-day trial offer e-mail. You don't need to give your credit card info for the trial, or so i've understood.
I've always thought graphics don't matter nearly as much as storyline etc... Still, graphics are very important, i'd lie if i'd deny that.
It may not be so much about having "good" graphics as it's about having CLEAR graphics. It's hard to explain though...
so NO, graphics aren't as important as storyline/gameplay, but they certainly aren't just something to be neglected.
It may not be so much about having "good" graphics as it's about having CLEAR graphics. It's hard to explain though...
so NO, graphics aren't as important as storyline/gameplay, but they certainly aren't just something to be neglected.
Re: marriage jokes (6 years ago)
Some good ones there
Re: Man commits suicide online (6 years ago)
Terrible, I don't know if i'd chat in a long while after that (not that i chat anyway...) 
Anything can happen in this world, anything.
Anything can happen in this world, anything.
Song: Through the looking glass
Artist: Machinae Supremacy
Album: Redeemer
Artist: Machinae Supremacy
Album: Redeemer
Re: What game are you playing? (6 years ago)
I just installed the good old Tie Fighter (collectors edition that's optimised for win95) and it kicks ass!
Of course i'm always playing Il-2
currently also:
Eve-Online
Call of Duty 2
Oblivion (not too actively though)
Of course i'm always playing Il-2
currently also:
Eve-Online
Call of Duty 2
Oblivion (not too actively though)
Re: Have you ever lost your love of a genre? (6 years ago)
I used to play a lot of RTS in the time of Red Alert, Warcraft and Starcraft, but now the only RTS i can really play is Company of Heroes.
Still waiting for the miracle of a realistic RTS, don't know if it even has a chance to work, but i want to see
Still waiting for the miracle of a realistic RTS, don't know if it even has a chance to work, but i want to see
Re: What's your favourite weapon in a game? (6 years ago)
On the ground: Bolt action rifle (Mauser Kar98 or Enfield)
In the air: Mauser mg 151/20
If we go to more exotic weapons, nothing beats the good old bow and arrow.
In the air: Mauser mg 151/20
If we go to more exotic weapons, nothing beats the good old bow and arrow.
Re: IL-2 Sturmovik series (6 years ago)
Very good review Tristan. You managed to actually take the issues that are whined about in the game community all the time.
The weakness of the game is clearly the sounds. Or not the sounds themselves, but as they're designed for high end sound system, the average user gets little out of it.
As a side note, i'd like to point out that there has never ever been any cheating on the online servers (except for one or two exploits). 1C has kept the game code a tightly kept secret, so there's no "speed hacks" or anything.
Compare that to CoD2
The weakness of the game is clearly the sounds. Or not the sounds themselves, but as they're designed for high end sound system, the average user gets little out of it.
As a side note, i'd like to point out that there has never ever been any cheating on the online servers (except for one or two exploits). 1C has kept the game code a tightly kept secret, so there's no "speed hacks" or anything.
Compare that to CoD2
Re: Graphics Cards (6 years ago)
I have a Saphire 1950pro PCI-E 256mb.
There's not many games yet it couldn't run on 1280x1024 with maxed settings.
Also, don't get too scared about PSUs, and especially don't get stuck on the "You need at least 54690245W PSU to run this and this card."
When i got my card, on the internet everyone said get at least 550W PSU, but the guy who i bought it from told me that's bollox, this 420W one actually produces more stable power (or something similar, not like i understand those) and is a lot cheaper. And the 420W one has worked like a charm with this one.
There's not many games yet it couldn't run on 1280x1024 with maxed settings.
Also, don't get too scared about PSUs, and especially don't get stuck on the "You need at least 54690245W PSU to run this and this card."
When i got my card, on the internet everyone said get at least 550W PSU, but the guy who i bought it from told me that's bollox, this 420W one actually produces more stable power (or something similar, not like i understand those) and is a lot cheaper. And the 420W one has worked like a charm with this one.
Re: Computer Problems Evga 680i / Memory (6 years ago)
Don't have time now to check all the details, but when running two sticks you usually run them in Dual Channel mode. In that case, make sure they're placed in the correct slots (correct slots should be found in your motherboard manual).
I tried to run dual channel wrong and my pc crashed after a while in windows. So at least if that is what's happening to you, you should check it.
I tried to run dual channel wrong and my pc crashed after a while in windows. So at least if that is what's happening to you, you should check it.
Re: Post your Pix (6 years ago)
Red eyeness is a lot worse in my pics... then again, I am the Red Baron after all...
Artie, do you have anything that has us together? I just realised i don't
Artie, do you have anything that has us together? I just realised i don't
Re: IL-2 Sturmovik series (6 years ago)
Wow suprised there's some interest
I don't know how long ago you tried it, but the game has evolved a lot during it's time.
The newest (and last) release is IL-2 1946 which includes IL-2 Forgotten Battles, Aces expansion, Pacific Fighters, Sturmoviks over manchuria and 1946. So there's a nice bit of content only for 15£
http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/3251021/IL2_Sturmovik_1946/Product.html
On full settings the graphics of this game are great, even on todays standards. Quite good for a 4 year old game eh?
I don't know how long ago you tried it, but the game has evolved a lot during it's time.
The newest (and last) release is IL-2 1946 which includes IL-2 Forgotten Battles, Aces expansion, Pacific Fighters, Sturmoviks over manchuria and 1946. So there's a nice bit of content only for 15£
http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/3251021/IL2_Sturmovik_1946/Product.html
On full settings the graphics of this game are great, even on todays standards. Quite good for a 4 year old game eh?
IL-2 Sturmovik series (6 years ago)
Now i don't suffer staying on a message board with no IL-2 thread so i'm now making one. Might be futile, but i'll give it a go anyway.
I've played this game for more than two years now and show no signs of boredom. Games come and go, but IL2 has been the one to stay through everything.
Anyone else here fly IL2 or have used to play it?
Some videos my squadmates have done:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtD0UnPgmUE&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOcp38bl5u0
I've played this game for more than two years now and show no signs of boredom. Games come and go, but IL2 has been the one to stay through everything.
Anyone else here fly IL2 or have used to play it?
Some videos my squadmates have done:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtD0UnPgmUE&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOcp38bl5u0
Re: Valentines Message for EVE-Online Players (6 years ago)
I play EVE to and to no suprise, in the same corp with Artie.
I actually got my first true PvP experience yesterday (discounting couple PvP exercises with corpmates). At least it was a Battlecruiser vs. battlecruiser, but from the beginning i saw i stood no chance.
So, farewell to "The Jug", you served me well. 50mil loss which i just have to suffer. And now on to fit "The Jug II" to full combat shape...
edit: Changed the name i referred to Artie with, accidentally used his EVE name
I actually got my first true PvP experience yesterday (discounting couple PvP exercises with corpmates). At least it was a Battlecruiser vs. battlecruiser, but from the beginning i saw i stood no chance.
So, farewell to "The Jug", you served me well. 50mil loss which i just have to suffer. And now on to fit "The Jug II" to full combat shape...
edit: Changed the name i referred to Artie with, accidentally used his EVE name
Re: Your newest purchase (6 years ago)
Hmm, I haven't invested too much in games lately... I think my last purchase was IL-2 1946
Unless we count every month of EVE subscription
Unless we count every month of EVE subscription
Re: What people say in court (6 years ago)
Nice one, good laugh
Re: This place has... Changed? (6 years ago)
Minä myös
Re: This place has... Changed? (6 years ago)
thebigm wrote
Oooh, Red Baron is back, welcome back
With my puny 250+ posts made back in was it 2003 someone not Artie claims to remember me?
Suprised, confused, flattered and every other similar emotion...
Hmm, i'll make me a nice sig... "tie" mysellf to this place to some extent
Re: This place has... Changed? (6 years ago)
We shall start a new age, The Second Finnish Take-Over. Maybe we're a bit more outnumbered these days...
Makes it all more interesting
Makes it all more interesting
Re: This place has... Changed? (6 years ago)
Hmm, i couldn't get any sence out of the MIA thread so i'll post here...
And now i've forgotten what i wanted to say
Hi
And now i've forgotten what i wanted to say
Hi
Re: Hello! Big Pete is the best! (8 years ago)
I welcome you here and salute you for taking this HUGE step...
mmm... when thought closely I have disapeared three times and made three comebacks... Don't follow my example please
mmm... when thought closely I have disapeared three times and made three comebacks... Don't follow my example please
Re: Which is Better? Intel or AMD? (8 years ago)
I am on the intels side because I have some friends with bad experiences with amd... Nevertheless it seems that at least here in Finland amd is a lot cheaper than Pentium 4.
And aren't amd athlon 64 processors currently best ones?
And aren't amd athlon 64 processors currently best ones?