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  1. I_MIKE_I

    Passive cooling GPU

    I was referring to a EVGA and Zotac model, where they planted a full alu block on a 1060, without heatsinks etc. meaning it doesn't really transport the heat well and the fan is ramping up like crazy. Since you said you build for Star Citizen, I'd say wait, since we'll most likely see at least...
  2. I_MIKE_I

    Passive cooling GPU

    Well... I'm not a very demanding person when it comes to graphics either, I'm just not too sure CIG will optimize SC to cater to those with poor hardware, simply because they don't have the pressure of other Games which want to ship millions of copies or F2P Titles which flat out die without...
  3. I_MIKE_I

    Passive cooling GPU

    I'll be blunt: adding a passive cooling solution to a Phenom II or a 750 is just not worth it. I'm not sure about the processor, as most stuff related to CPU optimisation isn't present in SC yet, but I wouldn't bet on a Phenom II being sufficient. A GTX 750 definetely is too weak for SC...
  4. I_MIKE_I

    Favorite Old School Console Games?

    It kinda would help to know your taste when suggesting games.
  5. I_MIKE_I

    Advice on building a starter fleet

    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf1J4WQWZx8
  6. I_MIKE_I

    New computer build for SC

    1. The reason I said don't buy Alien ware is only because it's overprices AF... it's literally Dell with some eye candy. 2. I don't advise a GTX 1050... I just think that coming from a Laptop you kinda don't have the perspective on how powerful current "mid-range" Hardware is. However, even...
  7. I_MIKE_I

    Theorycrafting: Vanguard VS Banu Defender

    Yeah... I'd actually be tempted to go for 2 big Ships if they increase prices on Cutlass+Prospector by quite a bit or if I should win a Giveaway (in which I have no luck). I'd hope that at least the prospector gets a 20$ price bump. Regarding the Cutlass, I'd kinda expect them to nerf it down...
  8. I_MIKE_I

    Combat Convoy

    LOL
  9. I_MIKE_I

    Advice on building a starter fleet

    You mean like CIG also said that the Cutlass will be a nimble dogfighter...? :P I realize it's not going to be one of the main running costs, but it's something you couldn't avoid either. In terms of Ammo for example, I'd never even consider running anything besides Energy Weapons... one of...
  10. I_MIKE_I

    Theorycrafting: Vanguard VS Banu Defender

    I wonder... do we pay Alien Tax with Banu Ships? Even at 350$, I'd say the BMM is a fairly decent deal in comparsion.
  11. I_MIKE_I

    Combat Convoy

    The issue with those specific roles is, that you'd basically make a distinct command structure every single trip expecting people to make use of it... but frankly, the moment you start saying something like "XYZ can you be Load Commander" etc. I'd expect most of the people to scatter in all...
  12. I_MIKE_I

    Combat Convoy

    Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you're wasting your time if you try to set a "ideal" template for conoys and even more so when trying to assing specified military roles to individual players/ships. I know there are some hardcore orgs doing it like that, but TEST overall is just too...
  13. I_MIKE_I

    Advice on building a starter fleet

    It's "LifeTimeInsurance" so rather than just X-Months of insurance it will have the Hull and Stock equipment insured permanently. LTI can only be obtained via real money and by either buying a Ship on concept sale or upgrading a Ship with LTI. Since it's kind of a rare token (well... not so...
  14. I_MIKE_I

    Combat Convoy

    I don't think convoys in SC need a lot of planning besides the routes and wares/missions, you simply have to make use of what's there with you... Most ships in SC that transport cargo are actually reasonably well defended... only the Hull Series seem a bit fragile in comparsion.
  15. I_MIKE_I

    New computer build for SC

    I don't think a touchscreen would work at all for SC... even if you get it to recognize the input, you'd sit half an arm lenght from a 40" screen which will not be pleasant unless you run insanely high resolutions. Even if you'd do it in a turrent and only focus on firing, you'd block your own...
  16. I_MIKE_I

    New computer build for SC

    I don't think we have a official TEST-PC-Store... yet.. :P
  17. I_MIKE_I

    Theorycrafting: Vanguard VS Banu Defender

    Unless they re-do the Vanguard or turn the Defender into a unmaneuverable brick, I'm fairly sure the Defender would be the better Fighter by quite a margin.
  18. I_MIKE_I

    Combat Convoy

    I kinda get your idea, but I think SC will be less specialized.
  19. I_MIKE_I

    Advice on building a starter fleet

    1. Which Game Package do you have and does it have LTI on it? 2. In the budget you have, I'd suggest going for 1 Ship with LTI. If you value LTI, then further explanation isn't needed I guess, if you don't value it, you can easily sell it to another Player that does (like me) and get enough UEC...
  20. I_MIKE_I

    New computer build for SC

    lol... I think I get the picture now... 1. Don't buy Alienware... ever. 2. Your Laptop's GPU us notably weaker than a GTX 1050, just to put it into perspective. 3. The "i7" from your Laptop is in ideal state somewhere around first Gen Desktop i7 but most likely getting throttled knowing...
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