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This thread will attempt to provide a place to discuss past/present/future PC gaming deals. While mainly focusing on Steam games, any standout sales may also be presented. I will not be updating every Daily/Weekly/etc. sale. The tools to help individuals become a smarter shopper will be provided below.

See this POST for links to store sale pages, threads of interest and other tools to help you become a more informed PC game shopper.
 
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MysterD said:
So basically, "meh" is your rating for 98% of the games you play then, right?
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I can't help it if most developers refuse to innovate. There are very few games released per year that warrant a separate purchase (unless it's like 75% off). And almost none of those are from AAA publishers.

 
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No one needs to worry about DoA free 2 play game ever again. 
The series is dead, the developers just announced during the tournament that DoA5:Last Round was the last game

 
KeeperOfWind said:
No one needs to worry about DoA free 2 play game ever again.
The series is dead, the developers just announced during the tournament that DoA5:Last Round was the last game
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Huh. Well, that sucks. I thought it was actually pretty fun, although it's obviously one of the more egregious abuses of the DLC concept. I haven't seen overpriced DLC that absurd since Bethesda sold that horse bikini pack.

 
Hmm, Forza Horizon 3 is running pretty bad on my new PC, even in low settings. Dropped the resolution to 1600x900. 30FPS.

Constant video and audio stuttering. Sometimes the FPS drops to 0. Is it possible the game isn't optimized well? V-Sync is turned off in game.

Specs: 3GB GTX 1060. 8GB Ram. Core i5-7400 CPU

 
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Ferrari Racer said:
Hmm, Forza Horizon 3 is running pretty bad on my new PC, even in low settings. Dropped the resolution to 1600x900. 30FPS.

Constant video and audio stuttering. Sometimes the FPS drops to 0. Is it possible the game isn't optimized well? V-Sync is turned off in game.

Specs: 3GB GTX 1060. 8GB Ram. Core i5-7400 CPU
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t4uLh2ZK04

basic premise: you may need to lower the graphic settings and consider increasing your memory from 8 to 16 GB.

 
FoxAssGamer said:
Does anyone have a Firecuda SSHD? Thoughts?
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I bought a 2tb back around may or june. not very impressed with it. only slightly faster than mechanical hdd. I would recommend a ssd+hhd combo much better results that way. I would suggest getting like 240gb or bigger ssd for windows and games you play the most and a mechanical hdd for everything else.

 
Ferrari Racer said:
Hmm, Forza Horizon 3 is running pretty bad on my new PC, even in low settings. Dropped the resolution to 1600x900. 30FPS.

Constant video and audio stuttering. Sometimes the FPS drops to 0. Is it possible the game isn't optimized well? V-Sync is turned off in game.

Specs: 3GB GTX 1060. 8GB Ram. Core i5-7400 CPU
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See this thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/forza/comments/7b4ovc/fm7_fh3_pc_fps_degradation_performance_fix/

Basically, this thread is saying: in FM7 and FH3 both have issues: Dynamic settings and VSync in-game settings are broken in all kinds of ways.

Go grab NVidia Inspector and boot that.

Inside Inspector - set-up profile for FH3, cap FPS to 60, turn on NVidia's VSync solution to override in-game VSync.

I don't have the game, so ain't tested this myself.

 
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Ferrari Racer said:
Hmm, Forza Horizon 3 is running pretty bad on my new PC, even in low settings. Dropped the resolution to 1600x900. 30FPS.

Constant video and audio stuttering. Sometimes the FPS drops to 0. Is it possible the game isn't optimized well? V-Sync is turned off in game.

Specs: 3GB GTX 1060. 8GB Ram. Core i5-7400 CPU
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It's known to run like shit on some PCs, no matter the specs, but you really should upgrade the ram on that thing to 16gb anyway.

EDIT: Reddit post about some dude with bad performance running 2x GTX 980s that doesn't have issues in other games if you want to read. If you want to stress test, I'd try a different game.

 
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bluebigman2006 said:
I bought a 2tb back around may or june. not very impressed with it. only slightly faster than mechanical hdd. I would recommend a ssd+hhd combo much better results that way. I would suggest getting like 240gb or bigger ssd for windows and games you play the most and a mechanical hdd for everything else.
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Thanks. I'm running a SSD+HHD combo at the moment, but my HHD is getting little long in the tooth (5 years old) so I was thinking of replacing it since the 2TB Firecuda is $99.99 right now and comes with free Ass Creed Origins.

 
FoxAssGamer said:
Thanks. I'm running a SSD+HHD combo at the moment, but my HHD is getting little long in the tooth (5 years old) so I was thinking of replacing it since the 2TB Firecuda is $99.99 right now and comes with free Ass Creed Origins.
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I would say it's a good deal but I'm also interested in assassin creed origin
 
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I think I went overboard.

 
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please keep crafting, thank you!

Master Miguel said:
I don't understand the draw of crafting a millions badges for mystery cards. Is there somehow profit in it or is it just a plus for badge collecting?
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more friendslots, more profile showcases, bigger booster chance.

so no profit, expect for those who sell cards.

bigger booster chance doesn't really give profit, as it won't ever payback.

I crafted only some unmarketable cards. But best is to sell.

 
Ferrari Racer said:
Hmm, Forza Horizon 3 is running pretty bad on my new PC, even in low settings. Dropped the resolution to 1600x900. 30FPS.

Constant video and audio stuttering. Sometimes the FPS drops to 0. Is it possible the game isn't optimized well? V-Sync is turned off in game.

Specs: 3GB GTX 1060. 8GB Ram. Core i5-7400 CPU
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It had issues early on but most seem to think its been improved upon... Its a damn pain in the ass though as any update to windows can easily affect Windows 10 games... but in this case your below the minimum for a number of requirements.

Recommended

CPU

i7 3820 @ 3.6GHz

GPU

NVIDIA GTX 970 or NVIDIA GTX 1060



AMD R9 290X or AMD RX 480

VRAM

4GB

RAM

12GB

Hard Drive Type

HDD

Available Space

55 GB

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Windows Version

Windows Anniversary Edition 64-bit 14393.101

https://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/FH3_GoneGold

 
INMATEofARKHAM said:
It had issues early on but most seem to think its been improved upon... Its a damn pain in the ass though as any update to windows can easily affect Windows 10 games... but in this case your below the minimum for a number of requirements.

Recommended CPU i7 3820 @ 3.6GHz GPU NVIDIA GTX 970 or NVIDIA GTX 1060 AMD R9 290X or AMD RX 480 VRAM 4GB RAM 12GB Hard Drive Type HDD Available Space 55 GB Resolution 1920 x 1080 Windows Version Windows Anniversary Edition 64-bit 14393.101

https://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/FH3_GoneGold
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They aren't the minimum though, they're recommended. I couldn't find a set of official minimum requirements, but I doubt his processor is an issue.

Anyway, I did see one youtube video running at 60 FPS on "very high" settings with the same processor and GTX1060 6G, but it would be best to upgrade the ram to get that out of the way.

 
Ferrari Racer said:
Hmm, Forza Horizon 3 is running pretty bad on my new PC, even in low settings. Dropped the resolution to 1600x900. 30FPS.

Constant video and audio stuttering. Sometimes the FPS drops to 0. Is it possible the game isn't optimized well? V-Sync is turned off in game.

Specs: 3GB GTX 1060. 8GB Ram. Core i5-7400 CPU
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I have it on PC as well. It definitely has some issues as I've read around the internet. For the most part it runs decently smooth for me. I have it set on high at 30fps and I only have a little stuttering from time to tim but not often. I noticed even if I lower the graphics to medium and raise the fps to 60 I have a lot of stuttering issues.

I'm also running this on a laptop with an i7-7th gen processor, 1050ti and 16gb of ram.
 
spoderman said:
They aren't the minimum though, they're recommended. I couldn't find a set of official minimum requirements, but I doubt his processor is an issue.
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I imagine 60 fps at a modern resolution and decent details is the recommended setting... The fact it runs says it's over the minimum.

As for RAM vs Processor. The RAM is an easier and, likely, far cheaper upgrade and needs to be done anyways so starting with it is a good idea but my time on the Forza messageboards really has me convinced that 4 threads is just too low for FH3.

I only have a 970x (without really digging around I think is an equal card, more ram (3.5 vs 3 GB) but a slower clockspeed, and hit 60+ fps the bulk of the time at 1080p Very High. (I do have more RAM and a 8 threads i7.)

Edit: I just ran a lap Goliath, its the race around the outskirts of the map, with no frame locks and maybe one dropped to 70 but mostly ran in the 80s. Also there is no very high, only ultra and high. I was in high at 1080P.

 
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Who's ready for the Spectrum/Comcast/Infinity/Broadband loot boxes?  You get a 1:100000000 chance of getting a fiber optic link/server/and 10000Gbps switch installed in your house for free!  (you have a 50:1 chance of getting  1Mbps)  These odds thanks to Chinese law requiring basic odds information.

This guy is first in line:

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Ferrari Racer said:
Hmm, Forza Horizon 3 is running pretty bad on my new PC, even in low settings. Dropped the resolution to 1600x900. 30FPS.

Constant video and audio stuttering. Sometimes the FPS drops to 0. Is it possible the game isn't optimized well? V-Sync is turned off in game.

Specs: 3GB GTX 1060. 8GB Ram. Core i5-7400 CPU
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I was running an i5 4670k / 8gb RAM / and a GTX 770 2gb before and I was running it at a lowered res ok . It did stutter from time to time and I kept getting a low video memory error but it was still playable. I upgraded to 16gb RAM and a 1060 6gb card and it's been working great with no issues. I have to check, but I think I am running on high settings at 1080p with 60 fps.

 
Ferrari Racer said:
Hmm, Forza Horizon 3 is running pretty bad on my new PC, even in low settings. Dropped the resolution to 1600x900. 30FPS.

Constant video and audio stuttering. Sometimes the FPS drops to 0. Is it possible the game isn't optimized well? V-Sync is turned off in game.

Specs: 3GB GTX 1060. 8GB Ram. Core i5-7400 CPU
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Have you cleaned the PC from bloatware too? I found this on the SD thread: https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3022069/hp-accused-of-sneakily-installing-system-slowing-spyware-onto-its-pcs

 
Ferrari Racer said:
What brand/model would you guys recommend if I upgrade my RAM?
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First thing I would do is open up the case and take a look inside to see how many RAM slots you have and how many sticks are in there. If it's 2x4GB and you only have two slots you would need 2x8GB and right now that would cost you almost as much as the computer. If it's 2x4GB and you have 4 slots, then it's be better or if you had 1x8GB you would need another 8GB stick. I would only upgrade if it was the last two scenarios, otherwise, the price is not worth it. Honestly, right now even 8GB of RAM is so overpriced I might recommend against it and just suggest you try to play with the settings to see if you can get it playable and if not just put Forza on the back burner until RAM prices get better or you find a good deal.

 
According to Amazon's page for the same tower: "The board supports 32gb (Lies, see below) but only has two slots on it. It comes stock with 2 x 4gb sticks" also it uses DDR4-2400 (PC4-17000).

As noted, RAM is currently ridiculously expensive (why is that?  I haven't been keeping up) and two 8GB sticks would run you nearly $200.  Yowsers.

Edit: Supposedly DDR4 chips are expensive now because they're being used in mobile devices and smart phones so supply is low due to everything that beeps and has a screen using them.

Extra Edit: The system in question has the Odense2-K motherboard which states a memory limit of 16GB.  It also says you can use 4GB+8GB to hit 12GB although most people upgrade in matched pairs.  If you did decide to get a single 8GB stick, make sure it matches the 4GB in specifications (and I would attempt to use the same manufacturer).  Crucial.com does a scan that tells you exactly what you've got for memory which should help.

 
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Syntax Error said:
According to Amazon's page for the same tower: "The board supports 32gb (Lies, see below) but only has two slots on it. It comes stock with 2 x 4gb sticks" also it uses DDR4-2400 (PC4-17000).

As noted, RAM is currently ridiculously expensive (why is that? I haven't been keeping up) and two 8GB sticks would run you nearly $200. Yowsers.

Edit: Supposedly DDR4 chips are expensive now because they're being used in mobile devices and smart phones so supply is low due to everything that beeps and has a screen using them.

Extra Edit: The system in question has the Odense2-K motherboard which states a memory limit of 16GB. It also says you can use 4GB+8GB to hit 12GB although most people upgrade in matched pairs. If you did decide to get a single 8GB stick, make sure it matches the 4GB in specifications (and I would attempt to use the same manufacturer). Crucial.com does a scan that tells you exactly what you've got for memory which should help.
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Just to show how inflated the prices are currently, the same set of 16GB RAM (2x8GB) I bought during BF for $137.99 is around $210 right now, so even with the inflated prices this year, the prices currently are still insane.

 
Also, that is one tiny motherboard.  Which doesn't affect how well it operates or anything but I bet it's a pain to work with.  After the last time I did a build using a mini-ATX, I swore that my next build would use a motherboard the size of a car hood.

By the way, none of this should diminish the fact that your purchase for $200 was a great one and I'd still have jumped on it in a New York minute if it was available near me.  And, Forza aside, there's virtually every current game that should play on it from a range of "acceptable" to "Runs great on high+ settings at 1080".

In game deals related news, I Gilby'd the DLC sale for The Division and then realized that it's on sale from Ubi yet again tomorrow.  So let's see if I remember it then.  Weilier and I hit 30 yesterday and were enjoying ourselves so this would be the soft spot to make me purchase more content.

 
FoxAssGamer said:
Just to show how inflated the prices are currently, the same set of 16GB RAM (2x8GB) I bought during BF for $137.99 is around $210 right now, so even with the inflated prices this year, the prices currently are still insane.
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The 2x8 GB that I bought in 2016 for $99 is 213 bucks today... It's only DDR3.

I feel I've invested poorly with my 401K. I should have been buying RAM.
 
RAM prices are so  fuck ridiculous. I finally decided to pull the trigger on a new PC build so I've been stalking the weekly Newegg exclusive promotion emails. I unfortunately missed out on the Black Friday RAM deals due to poor judgement and indecisiveness. Although, I've seen some Corsair, GeIL, and G.Skill 16GB (2x8) DDR4 2400 and 3000 sets hit close to Black Friday prices ($159-$170). I still have a hard time believing that is considered a "deal" today.

 
Motiv said:
RAM prices are so fuck ridiculous. I finally decided to pull the trigger on a new PC build so I've been stalking the weekly Newegg exclusive promotion emails. I unfortunately missed out on the Black Friday RAM deals due to poor judgement and indecisiveness. Although, I've seen some Corsair, GeIL, and G.Skill 16GB (2x8) DDR4 2400 and 3000 sets hit close to Black Friday prices ($159-$170). I still have a hard time believing that is considered a "deal" today.
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Yep, I didn't even realize I got such a "deal" during BF. I was looking at different sets and honestly I wanted a GeIL RGB set that was slightly cheaper, but it wasn't Ryzen certified and I read so many nightmare stories about incompatible RAM so I went with the cheapest Ryzen certified set even if it was slower than the other deals. Got the G. Skill Flare 2400 and a couple days ago when I was getting a bit frustrated at not being able to find a GPU that was to my liking I considered just sending everything back and pushing my build back a bit, but then I saw how RAM prices had jumped and decided I'd keep everything.

 
Master Miguel said:
I don't understand the draw of crafting a millions badges for mystery cards. Is there somehow profit in it or is it just a plus for badge collecting?
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I only crafted 36 badges, and those were mostly made with dupes from booster packs obtained via trading sites.

I have not even spent a single penny so far. And I'm already (in theory) about 15-20 bucks in profit, once I list all of these in the market.

 
FoxAssGamer said:
Yep, I didn't even realize I got such a "deal" during BF. I was looking at different sets and honestly I wanted a GeIL RGB set that was slightly cheaper, but it wasn't Ryzen certified and I read so many nightmare stories about incompatible RAM so I went with the cheapest Ryzen certified set even if it was slower than the other deals. Got the G. Skill Flare 2400 and a couple days ago when I was getting a bit frustrated at not being able to find a GPU that was to my liking I considered just sending everything back and pushing my build back a bit, but then I saw how RAM prices had jumped and decided I'd keep everything.
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Smart Fox!

I actually picked up the alien looking GeIL super luce RGB RAM because I was just tired of waiting. I went with an Intel build but I did read about the Ryzen certification worry regarding the difference in the GeIL sets. I was kind of skeptical about that brand until I read some reviews and was less worried when I learned it used Micron b-die chips. I've used G.Skill in the past and have great success with their RAM. G.Skill was my preference going in but the timing and price were off.

 
Syntax Error said:
Also, that is one tiny motherboard. Which doesn't affect how well it operates or anything but I bet it's a pain to work with. After the last time I did a build using a mini-ATX, I swore that my next build would use a motherboard the size of a car hood.

By the way, none of this should diminish the fact that your purchase for $200 was a great one and I'd still have jumped on it in a New York minute if it was available near me. And, Forza aside, there's virtually every current game that should play on it from a range of "acceptable" to "Runs great on high+ settings at 1080".
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Yeah, some games aren't going to run great on low-ish spec PCs, and Microsoft isn't really going to go out of its way to tweak its signature racing series for low-end PCs too much, because it's not worth it. Most folks running racing sims on PCs have fancier rigs because they want to see the paint scrape off the fender when they run into trees at 200mph. However, that's a solid PC at that price to be sure and it should run a fair number of games well.
 
Foxhack said:
I only crafted 36 badges, and those were mostly made with dupes from booster packs obtained via trading sites.

I have not even spent a single penny so far. And I'm already (in theory) about 15-20 bucks in profit, once I list all of these in the market.
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36 badges = 36 Mystery cards right? How are you going to make $15-20 off of that.
 
IkedaTeramusa said:
Who's ready for the Spectrum/Comcast/Infinity/Broadband loot boxes? You get a 1:100000000 chance of getting a fiber optic link/server/and 10000Gbps switch installed in your house for free! (you have a 50:1 chance of getting 1Mbps) These odds thanks to Chinese law requiring basic odds information.

This guy is first in line:

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FoxAssGamer said:
First thing I would do is open up the case and take a look inside to see how many RAM slots you have and how many sticks are in there. If it's 2x4GB and you only have two slots you would need 2x8GB and right now that would cost you almost as much as the computer. If it's 2x4GB and you have 4 slots, then it's be better or if you had 1x8GB you would need another 8GB stick. I would only upgrade if it was the last two scenarios, otherwise, the price is not worth it. Honestly, right now even 8GB of RAM is so overpriced I might recommend against it and just suggest you try to play with the settings to see if you can get it playable and if not just put Forza on the back burner until RAM prices get better or you find a good deal.
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I was thinking the same. If I had bought that comp for $200 I would just roll with my great deal rather than buying overpriced memory. That machine will handle 99% of the games out there well enough as long as you aren't looking for max settings.

 
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