Tech Support Thread by scolton April 8, 2015 at 10:04 PM UTC
Please don't hurt me. I know that this was done on OCN but it's still a good thing to have, and if Avicus does have one, then it hasn't been posted on in more than three months.I have all sorts of experience in tech. I've worked on computers since age five. I haven't yet met a computer that I wasn't able to fix. Here, I will help you through technological glitches, common or uncommon. It doesn't have to be directly related to Avicus, or even Minecraft. I can help with software and hardware issues. Anyone that knows what they're talking about is more than welcome to help me out; I'm a very busy person in real life as well as on Avicus so I won't always be able to reply to all issues right away but I will certainly do my best!
alexanderjoe April 8, 2015 at 10:04 PM UTC
DoctaPop had one but it went outdated.scolton April 8, 2015 at 11:04 PM UTC
DoctaPop had one but it went outdated.
Milki April 9, 2015 at 12:04 AM UTC
Could we ask about if we are looking to buy some type of thing (say, a gaming mouse or so), what your opinion would be?scolton April 9, 2015 at 12:04 AM UTC
Could we ask about if we are looking to buy some type of thing (say, a gaming mouse or so), what your opinion would be?
Milki April 9, 2015 at 1:04 AM UTC
Opinion on Cherry MX switches, and what type should I get? I'll be using mostly for gaming, but there will probably be some typing as well. Should I go Brown or Blue?Dyspa April 9, 2015 at 1:04 AM UTC
What PC would you recommend me? (Not custom, one that's already made)I have like 1000$ US.
FrozenSolstice April 9, 2015 at 3:04 AM UTC
Do you only work on PC/Mac, or both?scolton April 9, 2015 at 3:04 AM UTC
Opinion on Cherry MX switches, and what type should I get? I'll be using mostly for gaming, but there will probably be some typing as well. Should I go Brown or Blue?
scolton April 9, 2015 at 3:04 AM UTC
What PC would you recommend me? (Not custom, one that's already made)
I have like 1000$ US.
scolton April 9, 2015 at 3:04 AM UTC
Do you only work on PC/Mac, or both?
FrozenSolstice April 9, 2015 at 3:04 AM UTC
Up until September of 2013, I had almost no experience in Mac computers but then the school got some. I'd now say that I'm capable of giving support for Macs (in fact, I'm writing this post on the school MacBook Air.) I work in the tech office at my school all summer each summer since the summer of 2013 and I know enough to help out.
source_route April 9, 2015 at 4:04 AM UTC
What PC would you recommend me? (Not custom, one that's already made)
I have like 1000$ US.
My comp was $650 it works very well.
Specs:
Ram : 8gb
processor : Intel core i3 (i would go with the i5)
GPU : navidia 630 STI
Motherboard : 120Gb solid state
I made it myself which was a lot cheaper. My comp can get 300 fps in Minecraft (but i put it on vsync), even in nebula and 200 on CS:GO.
just my suggestion!
scolton April 9, 2015 at 4:04 AM UTC
you blow wanna $1000 on a PC, no no no.
My comp was $650 it works very well.
Specs:
Ram : 8gb
processor : Intel core i3 (i would go with the i5)
GPU : navidia 630 STI
Motherboard : 120Gb solid state
I made it myself which was a lot cheaper. My comp can get 300 fps in Minecraft (but i put it on vsync), even in nebula and 200 on CS:GO.
just my suggestion!
JJTheGuy April 9, 2015 at 6:04 AM UTC
I'm in need of a wireless-gaming mouse. Try to keep it under $50 preferably. Thanks!L3G1TN00BZ April 9, 2015 at 6:04 AM UTC
What PC would you recommend me? (Not custom, one that's already made)
I have like 1000$ US.
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Joao_Victor April 9, 2015 at 7:04 AM UTC
ALIENWARE!!! SO SEXY
Joao_Victor April 9, 2015 at 7:04 AM UTC
Opinion on Cherry MX switches, and what type should I get? I'll be using mostly for gaming, but there will probably be some typing as well. Should I go Brown or Blue?
L3G1TN00BZ April 9, 2015 at 7:04 AM UTC
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PokerFace April 9, 2015 at 7:04 AM UTC
Alright I got some questions. Thanks for making this btw :DWhat power supplies would be compatible with the Gateway DX4300-22 computer? Like does it only have to be the one that comes with it?
What can I do to reduce lag on minecraft besides using optifine, changing settings, and setting java to high priority? (Have 4GB Ram btw.)
Joao_Victor April 9, 2015 at 7:04 AM UTC
WHAT DO YOU MEAN... its a preety computer soooooo preeeeeetyy
Milki April 9, 2015 at 11:04 AM UTC
I'm in need of a wireless-gaming mouse. Try to keep it under $50 preferably. Thanks!
The G602 has much better battery life, clocking in around 250 hours; however, there are fewer programmable buttons, and it only goes from about 240dpi to 2500dpi.
Jerseys April 9, 2015 at 12:04 PM UTC
What computer do you recommend for 450$?scolton April 9, 2015 at 12:04 PM UTC
Alright I got some questions. Thanks for making this btw :D
What power supplies would be compatible with the Gateway DX4300-22 computer? Like does it only have to be the one that comes with it?
What can I do to reduce lag on minecraft besides using optifine, changing settings, and setting java to high priority? (Have 4GB Ram btw.)
2. RAM actually has very little to do with Minecraft lag. Of course, it's always helpful to have more RAM, but you'll really see improvement with a better GPU. I understand that for many people that's not an option, and for laptop users it's generally impossible, but that's what will give you real results. 4GB of RAM is more than enough to run Minecraft successfully. Other than that, the best things you can do are a) close other open programs, and b) make sure that your computer is set to "High Performance" (Start->Control Panel->Power Options).
_DC April 9, 2015 at 3:04 PM UTC
This is a great idea. Thanks for doing this! I have a problem which has been troubling me for a few weeks:Do you know much about Cyanogenmod and/or smartphones?
If so, do you know how do you link up buttons so that you can control the Cyanogenmod11 operating system (To set the volume, shut down, and all that normal phone stuff)?
My first custom built phone didn't have any hardware buttons; only three onscreen buttons and power gestures, so that worked perfectly. When designing my second, I decided to scrap the software buttons and instead add three capacitive buttons for the OS navigation, and three tactile buttons for the volume rocker and power. I connected my capacitive touch sensor pad to five GPIO pins on my CPU, which picked up the signal fine. I couldn't seem to figure out how to make this trigger such OS functions as volume and power, though.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I feel like I'm gonna give up :c
JJTheGuy April 9, 2015 at 3:04 PM UTC
If you go on Ebay, people have "buy it now" Logitech G602s and Logitech G700S's for around $50. They're refurbished, which normally is pretty good. I don't own either, but from what I've heard the G700S seems to perform better, but has an awful battery life (I'm told around 6 hours.). However, it can go wireless or wired. It goes from about 250dpi to 8200dpi.
The G602 has much better battery life, clocking in around 250 hours; however, there are fewer programmable buttons, and it only goes from about 240dpi to 2500dpi.
Milki April 9, 2015 at 10:04 PM UTC
How much would this cost in a store?
scolton April 10, 2015 at 1:04 AM UTC
This is a great idea. Thanks for doing this! I have a problem which has been troubling me for a few weeks:
Do you know much about Cyanogenmod and/or smartphones?
If so, do you know how do you link up buttons so that you can control the Cyanogenmod11 operating system (To set the volume, shut down, and all that normal phone stuff)?
My first custom built phone didn't have any hardware buttons; only three onscreen buttons and power gestures, so that worked perfectly. When designing my second, I decided to scrap the software buttons and instead add three capacitive buttons for the OS navigation, and three tactile buttons for the volume rocker and power. I connected my capacitive touch sensor pad to five GPIO pins on my CPU, which picked up the signal fine. I couldn't seem to figure out how to make this trigger such OS functions as volume and power, though.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I feel like I'm gonna give up :c
The_Detonator_ April 10, 2015 at 7:04 PM UTC
I'll design you one and share it with you if you contact me on Skype.
_Phyre April 10, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
Intel i5-4690ASRock Z97 Extreme3
G.Skill 8GB DDR3-1866 Ram
Crucial MX 128GB SSD
3TB WD Black Series HDD
Asus GTX 960 Strix Edition
Define R4 Pearl Black
600W Corsair CX PSU
(I know you can't overclock the i5, but the motherboard was the only good one I could find that has 4 Ram slots and doesn't need a BIOS update)
$840
Just saying, for those who don't want to build a PC, thinking you're going to break it... You wont, trust me, follow guides on Youtube, and you're fine, literely they're like legos, but a little harder
scolton April 14, 2015 at 12:04 AM UTC
Intel i5-4690
ASRock Z97 Extreme3
G.Skill 8GB DDR3-1866 Ram
Crucial MX 128GB SSD
3TB WD Black Series HDD
Asus GTX 960 Strix Edition
Define R4 Pearl Black
600W Corsair CX PSU
(I know you can't overclock the i5, but the motherboard was the only good one I could find that has 4 Ram slots and doesn't need a BIOS update)
$840
Just saying, for those who don't want to build a PC, thinking you're going to break it... You wont, trust me, follow guides on Youtube, and you're fine, literely they're like legos, but a little harder
And yes, people need to be made more aware that it's not as daunting as task as it may seem to build a computer.
SavageAmericans April 14, 2015 at 2:04 AM UTC
How do you computer?scolton April 14, 2015 at 4:04 AM UTC
How do you computer?
SavageAmericans April 14, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
YES! Thank you so much!scolton April 15, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
YES! Thank you so much!
Sevoo April 15, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
Any PC suggestions (laptop) and just the specs.scolton April 15, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
Any PC suggestions (laptop) and just the specs.
Sevoo April 15, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
Budget?
I need it to be at least 60 fps for 1.8 pls, if not 40 fps is fine.
scolton April 15, 2015 at 11:04 PM UTC
About 600$
I need it to be at least 60 fps for 1.8 pls, if not 40 fps is fine.
Sho April 16, 2015 at 12:04 AM UTC
helpwheresthespacebarSho April 16, 2015 at 12:04 AM UTC
on a serious note though, i need a relatively powerful laptop that can run cs:go, lol and mc. Preferably something that i can get high FPS with while recording. And do not cram down my throat BUILD YOUR OWN PC because the portability is a must in my situation.scolton April 16, 2015 at 8:04 PM UTC
Anyone that has asked me for a computer build/recommendation:I'm getting to that. I have all of your names on a board and I'm going to do it as soon as possible but I'm really far behind in my classes so I have to fix that first.
The_Detonator_ April 16, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
Intel i5-4690
ASRock Z97 Extreme3
G.Skill 8GB DDR3-1866 Ram
Crucial MX 128GB SSD
3TB WD Black Series HDD
Asus GTX 960 Strix Edition
Define R4 Pearl Black
600W Corsair CX PSU
(I know you can't overclock the i5, but the motherboard was the only good one I could find that has 4 Ram slots and doesn't need a BIOS update)
$840
Just saying, for those who don't want to build a PC, thinking you're going to break it... You wont, trust me, follow guides on Youtube, and you're fine, literely they're like legos, but a little harder
scolton April 16, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
Video card and HDD don't need to be that high end, you can just go for the cheaper models such as the WD blues and a lower 960. And what's so bad about a BIOS update?
The_Detonator_ April 16, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
It's actually smart not to take a BIOS update unless something is going wrong. BIOS updates are dangerous in the fact that if they go wrong, you're basically out a motherboard (unless you have a dual BIOS system).
I would recomend this motherboard for his uses:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/biostar-motherboard-hifib85s3ver6x
But if he doesn't want to update his BIOS, this meets all his requirements:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97manniversary
scolton April 16, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
Updating a BIOS has a low risk factor, yes, but the key word being low.
I would recomend this motherboard for his uses:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/biostar-motherboard-hifib85s3ver6x
But if he doesn't want to update his BIOS, this meets all his requirements:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97manniversary
_Phyre April 16, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
Video card and HDD don't need to be that high end, you can just go for the cheaper models such as the WD blues and a lower 960. And what's so bad about a BIOS update?
Tbh, you don't know me, how much money I have, If I have the money, I will go out and buy the best GPU possible for my budget. Idk why you even bother saying this, in my eyes this is completely retarded.
Oh and I haven't seen a $100 or that kind of card run Shaders + recording at 60 fps with shaders other than the GTX 960, maybe the 750 Ti can pull it, but I doubt it.
scolton April 16, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
Ok, Im honestly done, "Video card and HDD don't need to be that high end".
Tbh, you don't know me, how much money I have, If I have the money, I will go out and buy the best GPU possible for my budget. Idk why you even bother saying this, in my eyes this is completely retarded.
Oh and I haven't seen a $100 or that kind of card run Shaders + recording at 60 fps with shaders other than the GTX 960, maybe the 750 Ti can pull it, but I doubt it.
NEVER use the word "retarded" in any way except to mean mentally retarded, as in the actual disease.
_Phyre April 16, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
What computer do you recommend for 450$?
Pretty good build. Idc what anyone says anymore...
scolton April 16, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/wrre/saved/TVMrxr
Pretty good build. Idc what anyone says anymore...
_Phyre April 16, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
Just know that if you choose to continue to use language like that, I will report you and edit your posts on my topic.
And tbh, had a terrible day at school too ;-;
scolton April 16, 2015 at 10:04 PM UTC
K, you're right...
And tbh, had a terrible day at school too ;-;
If you want to talk, I'm on Skype
The_Detonator_ April 16, 2015 at 10:04 PM UTC
Ok, Im honestly done, "Video card and HDD don't need to be that high end".
Tbh, you don't know me, how much money I have, If I have the money, I will go out and buy the best GPU possible for my budget. Idk why you even bother saying this, in my eyes this is completely retarded.
Oh and I haven't seen a $100 or that kind of card run Shaders + recording at 60 fps with shaders other than the GTX 960, maybe the 750 Ti can pull it, but I doubt it.
I would recommend reading a post properly before attempting to insult someone.
You clearly have no intention of overclocking, as shown by your choice of a non k series 4690, and as such, it was inferred that you don't require the cooling capabilities of the Strix model 960. The Strix has great cooling capabilities, yes, but
a) there is no point in them if you're staying at stock speeds.
b) you're paying a premium for those capabilities.
Also, with the savings on the motherboard that I mentioned, the 960 could be upgraded to a 280x.
_Phyre April 16, 2015 at 11:04 PM UTC
"a lower 960"
I would recommend reading a post properly before attempting to insult someone.
You clearly have no intention of overclocking, as shown by your choice of a non k series 4690, and as such, it was inferred that you don't require the cooling capabilities of the Strix model 960. The Strix has great cooling capabilities, yes, but
a) there is no point in them if you're staying at stock speeds.
b) you're paying a premium for those capabilities.
Also, with the savings on the motherboard that I mentioned, the 960 could be upgraded to a 280x.
The_Detonator_ April 17, 2015 at 1:04 AM UTC
How much better is the 280x? (Not the best with AMD cards)
It will perform better in nearly every game, albeit by a small margin. But if you're looking for the best GPU within your budget, it's the way to go.
_Phyre April 17, 2015 at 1:04 PM UTC
15-20%. Not that much of a difference in most games, usually about 10 frames, but in games that use more VRAM, the 2080x has an extra gigabyte on top of the 960 which helps in those games.
It will perform better in nearly every game, albeit by a small margin. But if you're looking for the best GPU within your budget, it's the way to go.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/wrre/saved/xCjgXL
(Yes, I took your motherboard suggestion)
The_Detonator_ April 17, 2015 at 11:04 PM UTC
Hmm, I edited my build to fit in a 970... I mean, If I have the money why not?
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/wrre/saved/xCjgXL
(Yes, I took your motherboard suggestion)
One last thing is that if you're looking at the 970, also be sue to check out the 290. Has a few advantages as well as disadvantages, either of which could impact you.
Atdit April 17, 2015 at 11:04 PM UTC
Updating a BIOS has a low risk factor, yes, but the key word being low.
I would recomend this motherboard for his uses:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/biostar-motherboard-hifib85s3ver6x
But if he doesn't want to update his BIOS, this meets all his requirements:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97manniversary
Dyspa April 17, 2015 at 11:04 PM UTC
I don't know if this would go on this post but:Do you know how to use Twitch?
I need some help with putting the box that shows you the songs that are currently being played but I don't know how to do it, can you help me?
scolton April 18, 2015 at 12:04 AM UTC
I don't know if this would go on this post but:
Do you know how to use Twitch?
I need some help with putting the box that shows you the songs that are currently being played but I don't know how to do it, can you help me?
_Phyre April 18, 2015 at 12:04 AM UTC
Ah, I am not equipped to help you there. But I'm sure that there are many able-bodied users who will rush to your help any second.
The_Detonator_ April 18, 2015 at 12:04 PM UTC
Aaaaaand what if somebody does not know the difference between enter and del?
Atdit April 18, 2015 at 1:04 PM UTC
Not sure I understand what it is that you're asking.
oops
The_Detonator_ April 19, 2015 at 9:04 AM UTC
"Press the DEL key to delete your bios, or press the enter key to update it"
oops
Atdit April 19, 2015 at 11:04 AM UTC
Correct me if I'm wrong but are you asking what happens if someone does not know the difference between the delete and enter key?
The_Detonator_ April 19, 2015 at 11:04 PM UTC
Almost, if someone presses the wrong key... maybe accidentally or because he doesn't know the difference lol
Dyspa April 23, 2015 at 7:04 PM UTC
How many FPS would a friend get with this PC?http://www.dragoncomputers.eu/gamerPCs-onder-600/6300752504
He wants 120 locked but I'm not sure.
scolton April 23, 2015 at 8:04 PM UTC
How many FPS would a friend get with this PC?
http://www.dragoncomputers.eu/gamerPCs-onder-600/6300752504
He wants 120 locked but I'm not sure.
_Phyre April 23, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC
How many FPS would a friend get with this PC?
http://www.dragoncomputers.eu/gamerPCs-onder-600/6300752504
He wants 120 locked but I'm not sure.
Minecraft is kinda based on the processor, not saying you don't need a good GPU to run it, but the processor does some of the main things, saying that, ram is important, for minecraft I think 4 will be fine, but 8 is probably your best choice.
That computer is still nice for a budget build :P
scolton April 24, 2015 at 1:04 AM UTC
Correct me if Im wrong.
Minecraft is kinda based on the processor, not saying you don't need a good GPU to run it, but the processor does some of the main things, saying that, ram is important, for minecraft I think 4 will be fine, but 8 is probably your best choice.
That computer is still nice for a budget build :P
_Phyre April 24, 2015 at 2:04 AM UTC
If you have a GPU, the GPU takes over some of the processing that would be done by the CPU in its absence. The CPU has a miniature GPU in it (called integrated graphics), which is good, but if there's another GPU, it will take over as it will almost certainly be more powerful. Having a good processor is really only a necessity in this case if there's no supplemental GPU. 4GB of ram should be fine.
scolton April 24, 2015 at 2:04 AM UTC
Minecraft isn't just about graphics, you do realize that?
piratewithgun May 19, 2015 at 3:05 PM UTC
So im getting a new computer... custom built and have a budget of like £500 (just an idea doesnt matter if it ends up being more)So my question is what spec should i order... ram cpu graphics card etc. in order to maximise gaming performance only... dont care about anything else xD
_Phyre May 19, 2015 at 9:05 PM UTC
So im getting a new computer... custom built and have a budget of like £500 (just an idea doesnt matter if it ends up being more)
So my question is what spec should i order... ram cpu graphics card etc. in order to maximise gaming performance only... dont care about anything else xD
Just overclock the pentium to 4.0 GHz and you're set.
piratewithgun May 20, 2015 at 5:05 PM UTC
Decent build for the price. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/wrre/saved/3YWCmG
Just overclock the pentium to 4.0 GHz and you're set.
kycrafft May 20, 2015 at 5:05 PM UTC
How do I get System 32 back??? :( :( :(Subscriptor May 20, 2015 at 6:05 PM UTC
When I record, I get frame drops and such. I want you to help me configure my settings, I am using cracked action version, and these are my computer specs:NVidia GTX 630
I want to record at 120 fps if possible, and I want to configure my computer & recording software & minecraft settings correctly to record with high frame drops and make it look smooth. I am pretty sure it's the recording itself and not the editing.
The_Detonator_ May 24, 2015 at 12:05 PM UTC
I'm very aware of how Minecraft works. What I'm saying is that processors today work at much faster speeds than most programs can realize, and the best investment for a Minecraft machine would be a mid-range CPU and a mid to high-end GPU. It only becomes more important to have a high end CPU if you don't have a separate GPU to help it.
Nope. If the GPU is a bottleneck, a better CPU will not help anymore than it would if the GPU were not a bottleneck.
The_Detonator_ May 24, 2015 at 12:05 PM UTC
Correct me if Im wrong.
Minecraft is kinda based on the processor, not saying you don't need a good GPU to run it, but the processor does some of the main things, saying that, ram is important, for minecraft I think 4 will be fine, but 8 is probably your best choice.
That computer is still nice for a budget build :P
The_Detonator_ May 24, 2015 at 12:05 PM UTC
So im getting a new computer... custom built and have a budget of like £500 (just an idea doesnt matter if it ends up being more)
So my question is what spec should i order... ram cpu graphics card etc. in order to maximise gaming performance only... dont care about anything else xD
The_Detonator_ May 24, 2015 at 12:05 PM UTC
Decent build for the price. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/wrre/saved/3YWCmG
Just overclock the pentium to 4.0 GHz and you're set.
The_Detonator_ May 24, 2015 at 12:05 PM UTC
I'm very aware of how Minecraft works. What I'm saying is that processors today work at much faster speeds than most programs can realize, and the best investment for a Minecraft machine would be a mid-range CPU and a mid to high-end GPU. It only becomes more important to have a high end CPU if you don't have a separate GPU to help it.
Atdit May 24, 2015 at 12:05 PM UTC
When I record, I get frame drops and such. I want you to help me configure my settings, I am using cracked action version, and these are my computer specs:
NVidia GTX 630
I want to record at 120 fps if possible, and I want to configure my computer & recording software & minecraft settings correctly to record with high frame drops and make it look smooth. I am pretty sure it's the recording itself and not the editing.
Howsie May 24, 2015 at 1:05 PM UTC
As with all tech support related threads, this has become populated by dettyex_optic May 24, 2015 at 5:05 PM UTC
Are macs appropriate for gaming and pvp?EncryptedShoesHD May 24, 2015 at 6:05 PM UTC
when i try to connect to avicus.net website with computer it says:A secure connection cannot be established because this site uses an unsupported protocol.
HELP!!
piratewithgun May 24, 2015 at 7:05 PM UTC
What games do you intend to play?
why would it matter anyway out of interest?
JDKL May 24, 2015 at 10:05 PM UTC
Are macs appropriate for gaming and pvp?
Dyspa May 24, 2015 at 10:05 PM UTC
Macs make your FPS in Minecraft usually increase. It's good for gaming because it has a face camera, recording software and a microphone(not really the best). It's good for PvPing but if you like block-hitting, I'm afraid you can't with a Mac Mouse. You can jitter click as well. It takes a while to get use to it.
"Recording software" definitely the best!!!!
Sevoo May 24, 2015 at 10:05 PM UTC
Oh god no..
"Recording software" definitely the best!!!!
Dyspa May 24, 2015 at 10:05 PM UTC
Look at Jks vids, if you want them to be good they can.
Look for N3XT MC in YT for the best video quality.
Sevoo May 24, 2015 at 10:05 PM UTC
Compared to Windows, Windows wins by far..
Look for N3XT MC in YT for the best video quality.
The_Detonator_ May 25, 2015 at 8:05 AM UTC
Are macs appropriate for gaming and pvp?
The_Detonator_ May 25, 2015 at 9:05 AM UTC
at the moment, i only play minecraft, but thats just because this laptop cant handle anything else at all. however with my new computer i will probably get into other games such as dota 2 because i have a load of friends that play it....
why would it matter anyway out of interest?
The_Detonator_ May 25, 2015 at 9:05 AM UTC
Macs make your FPS in Minecraft usually increase. It's good for gaming because it has a face camera, recording software and a microphone(not really the best). It's good for PvPing but if you like block-hitting, I'm afraid you can't with a Mac Mouse. You can jitter click as well. It takes a while to get use to it.
So, things irrelevant to gaming. Windows offers free recording software, and cameras and mics are cheap.
JDKL May 25, 2015 at 9:05 AM UTC
"It's good for gaming because it has a face camera, recording software and a microphone"
So, things irrelevant to gaming. Windows offers free recording software, and cameras and mics are cheap.
The_Detonator_ May 25, 2015 at 9:05 AM UTC
All the things I said are built in. Not bought.
JDKL May 25, 2015 at 9:05 AM UTC
Doesn't make them beneficial to gaming. Anything you get on a Mac that you don't on a PC, you're paying a massive premium for, especially when it can be bought cheaply for a pc.
The_Detonator_ May 25, 2015 at 2:05 PM UTC
That's your opinion.
Jasongrace5 May 30, 2015 at 9:05 PM UTC
Nice! If you need any help with Macs, ask me as well. I can fix most software issues, but hardware is a bit of a trouble for me. I also work in Tech Support for my school. I only work with Macs.
steven5703 May 30, 2015 at 9:05 PM UTC
I have a question. It doesn't really go with the discussion but i want to know how to post a discussion. Thanks! Anything helps.
Subforum (side bar) > New discussion (green button top right) > Type what you want > Post discussion
vladthegreat100 May 31, 2015 at 2:05 AM UTC
How does one improve specs on laptops to run at max 120fps & least 100fps on MC while recording?http://gyazo.com/3d64f687ed72064ea9e602d685a75bce
Like what to improve on?
_Phyre May 31, 2015 at 4:05 AM UTC
How does one improve specs on laptops to run at max 120fps & least 100fps on MC while recording?
http://gyazo.com/3d64f687ed72064ea9e602d685a75bce
Like what to improve on?
vladthegreat100 May 31, 2015 at 2:05 PM UTC
Everything
Sevoo May 31, 2015 at 4:05 PM UTC
How does one improve specs on laptops to run at max 120fps & least 100fps on MC while recording?
http://gyazo.com/3d64f687ed72064ea9e602d685a75bce
Like what to improve on?
Only way.
Milki May 31, 2015 at 6:05 PM UTC
Definitely the blue. I don't have those exact switches (I have the Razer BlackWidow Chroma and they engineer their own switches) but moving from non-clicky to clicky has improved typing in general and I'd never go back.
How do their switches feel to you?
How does the build quality feel?
I've heard about their switches being inconsistent- any comment?
Finally, what would you give it a grade out of 10?
EncryptedShoesHD June 2, 2015 at 5:06 AM UTC
when i try to connect to avicus.net website with computer it says:A secure connection cannot be established because this site uses an unsupported protocol.
HELP!!
vladthegreat100 June 9, 2015 at 10:06 PM UTC
Am back for more help. Since 2/3 USB ports are being dick heads I can only use one port for my mouse.Any way to get it fixed without replacing them? I tried my mouse USB as well as my external keyboard, non of those 2 are working. The USB's are wiggling really easily if I do wiggle it.
If no way to fix it without replacing any way to fix a key from a keyboard? Recently my "w" key has decided to stick a lot (I hold it down for a bit, and it either sticks and makes my MC character walk forward without having to push it or it doesn't move my character at all and I can't move it forward. Just saying every other one of my keys work perfectly fine.
Mitsuha_ June 19, 2015 at 12:06 PM UTC
Am back for more help. Since 2/3 USB ports are being dick heads I can only use one port for my mouse.
Any way to get it fixed without replacing them? I tried my mouse USB as well as my external keyboard, non of those 2 are working. The USB's are wiggling really easily if I do wiggle it.
If no way to fix it without replacing any way to fix a key from a keyboard? Recently my "w" key has decided to stick a lot (I hold it down for a bit, and it either sticks and makes my MC character walk forward without having to push it or it doesn't move my character at all and I can't move it forward. Just saying every other one of my keys work perfectly fine.
awesome_apricot June 19, 2015 at 2:06 PM UTC
My hard drive is becoming increasingly slow on my gaming laptop - is an SSD worthy to replace it with/is it hard to do on a laptop? I've some experience with PC's - but not enough to make an educated decision - and that's why im asking for help ;)_Phyre June 19, 2015 at 2:06 PM UTC
My hard drive is becoming increasingly slow on my gaming laptop - is an SSD worthy to replace it with/is it hard to do on a laptop? I've some experience with PC's - but not enough to make an educated decision - and that's why im asking for help ;)
vladthegreat100 June 19, 2015 at 3:06 PM UTC
The USB port problem sounds like a driver issue, open up Device Manager and see if there are any warning signs. You can try cleaning out your keyboard to see if it fixes the key sticking thing.
awesome_apricot June 19, 2015 at 4:06 PM UTC
SSD's are better than hardrives anyday...
_Phyre June 19, 2015 at 5:06 PM UTC
yes but they're expensive :P
awesome_apricot June 19, 2015 at 5:06 PM UTC
What are you talking about?! http://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9B-20-721-108&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC&cm_mmc=...
Are they easy to install?
_Phyre June 19, 2015 at 7:06 PM UTC
I stand correct.
Are they easy to install?
For me you just take out the battery > Take off the plate, where the fans are things are. > Disconnect the drive cage > Replace the HDD with an SSD > Put it back in the orientation the hardrive was in (Sata and Power connectors at the same spot) > Get my old drive, and copy all the data to my SSD using Wester Digital's cloning program, (Works only with WD hdd's)
Mitsuha_ June 20, 2015 at 2:06 AM UTC
Doesn't even recognise them :P Oh well, I have a USB hub and I fixed the key by breaking the rubber cap off acidently xd
Mitsuha_ June 20, 2015 at 2:06 AM UTC
My hard drive is becoming increasingly slow on my gaming laptop - is an SSD worthy to replace it with/is it hard to do on a laptop? I've some experience with PC's - but not enough to make an educated decision - and that's why im asking for help ;)
Mitsuha_ June 20, 2015 at 2:06 AM UTC
How does one improve specs on laptops to run at max 120fps & least 100fps on MC while recording?
http://gyazo.com/3d64f687ed72064ea9e602d685a75bce
Like what to improve on?
zspeed19 July 7, 2015 at 10:07 PM UTC
is anyone still here to give tech support? i am in great need of assistance to save my minecraft experience from lag. thanks :)_Phyre July 8, 2015 at 3:07 AM UTC
is anyone still here to give tech support? i am in great need of assistance to save my minecraft experience from lag. thanks :)
Ill give you a few you can easily tell me :)
Are your Minecraft settings at their lowest? Yes / No?
PC Specifications? If you're having a hard time figuring this out, download and install Intel's Extreme Tuning Utility (https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24075/Intel-Extreme-Tuning-Utility-Intel-XTU-). Just mess around in there, until you find your PC specifications. (Unless you're on a MAC or iOS device, in which case I cannot help you.) If done, please post them :)
Any Idea of software that you do not want running? [Post them]
That's basically it :P I'll wait for your response.
Chief_Hacks August 30, 2015 at 12:08 AM UTC
For some reason my microphone is not being picked up by the computer and I am not sure whether this is a technical issue but I do know that it is not the headphones. They work fine when skyping off a phone or something so it must be the computer. I don't know whether anyone checks this thread anymore but help would be much appreciated.Thanks, Whittleby
[Sorry for the bump]
Numberz_ August 30, 2015 at 12:08 AM UTC
For some reason my microphone is not being picked up by the computer and I am not sure whether this is a technical issue but I do know that it is not the headphones. They work fine when skyping off a phone or something so it must be the computer. I don't know whether anyone checks this thread anymore but help would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Whittleby
[Sorry for the bump]
Chief_Hacks August 30, 2015 at 12:08 AM UTC
No the mic off Razer Kraken ProsMy desktop is the Optiplex 790, it is not very good but it is all that I have :).
Chief_Hacks August 30, 2015 at 12:08 AM UTC
Computer mic? If so what type of computer?
Numberz_ August 30, 2015 at 12:08 AM UTC
No the mic off Razer Kraken Pros
My desktop is the Optiplex 790, it is not very good but it is all that I have :).
Chief_Hacks August 30, 2015 at 12:08 AM UTC
My mic did the same the wires in the mic got damaged somehow by the movement, yet the headset still worked with sound. Maybe try returning it? If the warranty is still valid.
Numberz_ August 30, 2015 at 12:08 AM UTC
Yeah same except my mic still works when plugged into a phone or something else. It is only the computer. Maybe the extension split cord thing is broken?
Chief_Hacks August 30, 2015 at 12:08 AM UTC
It could be the microphone jack on your PC. Maybe try plunging it in and seeing if you can select it in the options.
Sevoo August 30, 2015 at 1:08 AM UTC
No the mic off Razer Kraken Pros
My desktop is the Optiplex 790, it is not very good but it is all that I have :).
StickilasFanboy August 30, 2015 at 1:08 AM UTC
Yeah.. My Razer Kraken's mic also broke....Chief_Hacks August 30, 2015 at 1:08 AM UTC
Razer= unreliable. Id recommend you to get either a Cloud 2 or SteelSeries Siberia V2. Anyways, Idk how to fix it =/
Sevoo August 30, 2015 at 3:08 AM UTC
Just checking, can the Siberia V2 connect to desktops as I know it is USB connect?
Chief_Hacks August 30, 2015 at 6:08 AM UTC
Yeah, to a USB 2.0 if you have one free. But i recommend the cloud 2 a lot more
Sevoo August 30, 2015 at 2:08 PM UTC
Well I found the Siberia v2 for AU$45 so if you can find something along the same price line as that then I will look into it
Pavlo September 7, 2015 at 8:09 AM UTC
Not sure why, but around about an hour after launching minecraft, I time out. Then after that I can't reconnect and need to restart my PC to access any server.Anyone know what I could do?
PokerFace September 7, 2015 at 10:09 AM UTC
Not sure why, but around about an hour after launching minecraft, I time out. Then after that I can't reconnect and need to restart my PC to access any server.
Anyone know what I could do?
And... Rip Pavilion :c ?
ImNotYourTiger December 25, 2015 at 6:12 AM UTC
Is there anyway to make my fps go up? I have a Mac and I get around 40-60 fps which is pretty good for me but I wanna see if I can get it higher. Anyway I could do so?SmokeJamo December 25, 2015 at 9:12 AM UTC
Well for some reason most times I to my screen goes black and takes 5 minutes to says disconnected it's pissing me off, for some reason when I pull back a bow I get like 2 fps, how can I get higher fps on a Mac? And thanks : 3AtditC December 25, 2015 at 2:12 PM UTC
Why is my Minecraft looking laggy when I'm under 144fps?Sevoo December 25, 2015 at 3:12 PM UTC
Why is my Minecraft looking laggy when I'm under 144fps?
In all seriousness, this is happening to me too.
Sevoo December 25, 2015 at 3:12 PM UTC
Is there anyway to make my fps go up? I have a Mac and I get around 40-60 fps which is pretty good for me but I wanna see if I can get it higher. Anyway I could do so?
Dyspa December 25, 2015 at 5:12 PM UTC
OptiFine? 16x pack? Extra RAM?
IviFetita December 25, 2015 at 7:12 PM UTC
I have a HP laptop with Intel Core i5 and 6GB of RAM and I don't get more than 15 fps in minecraft with render distance at 4 chunks, clouds and everything off, and I must say it's really laggy and it drives me nuts. How do I make my laptop get more than 30 fps? (I have already tried OptiFine, x8 resources packs, Extra RAM and all that stuff by the way)Sevoo December 25, 2015 at 7:12 PM UTC
Extra RAM doesn't make a noticeable difference, and I've tested it.
Sevoo December 25, 2015 at 7:12 PM UTC
I have a HP laptop with Intel Core i5 and 6GB of RAM and I don't get more than 15 fps in minecraft with render distance at 4 chunks, clouds and everything off, and I must say it's really laggy and it drives me nuts. How do I make my laptop get more than 30 fps? (I have already tried OptiFine, x8 resources packs, Extra RAM and all that stuff by the way)
Sevoo January 3, 2016 at 11:01 PM UTC
Help!First of all, I would like to know how much FPS these specs would get me on the following games (at 1080p and tell me in lowest to highest settings)
Specs:
Intel-Core i5-4460 @3.2 Ghz (4 cores) CPU
EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2 GB Video Card
8GB DDR3 1600Mhz RAM
Games:
CS:GO
TF2
MC
Borderlands 2
Second, is that is it worth getting 144Hz over 60Hz if I want the optimal experience?
I mean, I would like 144Hz but I was wondering will I benefit from it?
Third, is the difference between IPS and TN panels.
Fourth, I need some information on how to overclock a monitor's refresh rate.
Fifth, is there much of a difference between
-5 and 4 ms
-5 and 3 ms
-5 and 2 ms
-5 and 1 ms response times.
Thanks! Also, these are the two monitors I was looking at:
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umfg6aab01
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/benq-monitor-gl2460hm
scolton January 7, 2016 at 12:01 AM UTC
It helps some people. It doesn't for most people though.
_Mx_ January 7, 2016 at 12:01 AM UTC
https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/b/jHHNnQ Is this a good gaming computer? =)Sevoo January 7, 2016 at 1:01 AM UTC
Can confirm that this does wonders for me--for whatever reason, if I haven't allocated less than 4GB to MC, I can't even load a SP world. Have not been able to figure out why for several years now.
scolton January 7, 2016 at 1:01 AM UTC
That's funny, when I allocate more than 1GB it crashes >.<
Sevoo January 7, 2016 at 1:01 AM UTC
I'm going to assume that you probably don't have 32GB of RAM in your PC xD
DiviXion January 8, 2016 at 1:01 PM UTC
Error code: 0xC004F074Windows won't let me activate :/
vladthegreat100 January 8, 2016 at 1:01 PM UTC
Error code: 0xC004F074
Windows won't let me activate :/
DiviXion January 8, 2016 at 1:01 PM UTC
I still don't understand what they're trying to tell me lmaoSevoo January 8, 2016 at 9:01 PM UTC
I still don't understand what they're trying to tell me lmao