Posts by icomrade

  • Teamspeak Server and OSF Website NOT Shutting Down Dec 31, 2017

    I'm waiting for a new dedi to be set up, don't worry. also, discord is shit so I wouldn't worry about that either. FYI you can use the free amazon AWS servers to host a teamspeak server, but if you go over a certain bandwidth threshold you'll incur charges, like HolyDiver's 2 gb movie uploads to the file browser...

    Edit: In the interim please do not change permissions, upload files, etc. on the TS server or website, as they may not be carried over to the new server.

  • =OSF= BFBC2 Servers

    Gentleman and ladies, it's time to sharpen your knives, since we have a new BFBC2 server!!! We have a few servers up, with info in the below post. The game, despite it's age, is surprisingly well populated and is still extremely fun (I forgot how fun BFBC2 is) so give it a try!

    There is only one rule: Don't be a dick (this includes but is not limited to cheating, glitching, and hacking).

    There are still multiple vacancies in our beloved seaside city, including multiple abandoned vehicles, shipping containers, and a lovely 15 sq. ft 1 bedroom (no bathroom) bungalow!

    Finally, server specs.

    Hosted in VA, USA.

    Xeon-E 2274G 4.00GHz/4.90GHz

    32 GB 2666MHz ECC RAM

    Dual 1TB NNMe SSDs

    10G Network adapter

    Running Windows Server 2019 STD

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  • PC Parts Suggestions

    it depends on the implementation, generally, yes you are correct. There may be some custom features not includes with the manufacter drivers that may be lost (I used the sound driver as an example since Asus likes custom sound drivers/hardware).

    As for reviews, for motherboards I find them largely useless and choose a mobo based on feature set and value. The reviews are ultimately useless for performance (because it doesn't carry between models to a meaningful degree) and stability, since bios updates constantly improve stability (especially for x370).

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    Quote from eraser1

    Yeah, I'm leaning towards the Crosshair 6 Hero now, mostly because I've had a good experience with Asus in the past (I have Asus right now, and it ran me a solid 5 years), and also they have pretty good overclocking utilities. I'm just hoping I can use (at least) the 3200 MHz on my RAM, but I'd imagine that Asus would try and keep their top-of-the-line motherboard updated and in-check to run properly

    yeah they're pretty good with bios updates, at least in my experience, until the next chipset is introduced then they just kind of stop. Their OC software has been pretty unreliable and crashes often for me in windows, so I just use the bios. You should be able to get up to 3200 on the 14 cas trident z or flare x kit. I'd buy from amazon since newegg return policy and customer service is shit.

    Edit: I should add that Asus updates their driver page maybe twice ever per board, which means any custom implementation of components may end up using the component manufacturer drivers as opposed to the Asus custom ones (ex. Sound device implementation).

  • PC Parts Suggestions

    Quote from eraser1

    I've decided that I don't want a "first-wave" Ryzen mobo, just risky with reliability. I'd prefer to get a newer one where the mobo guys have had their hands on Ryzen for a while and worked out the kinks. I would get the Asus ROG Strix X370-F, but it only comes with one M.2 slot, and that's the only thing keeping me from deciding on it.

    Yeah I do share that same sentiment, but I'd fault the fact that this is a completely new architecture for AMD, and wait for a revised stepping of the processors. depending on the price I'll probably end up going with threadripper, due to the extensive IO and PCIE lane count, which is really where ryzen is lacking IMO. In reality most of the Ryzen boards were tapped out before release, and the only thing that's matured is probably the bios, not the hardware (since really a motherboard is a substrate to provide power and I/O for your system, most of which resides on the CPU or chipset). So I'd wager stability across the Stix-F, Taichi, and C6H is all the same; plus manufactures may occasionally release new hardware revisions of boards, need be (nobody wants to knowingly produce a flawed product).

    It's hard to find reviews of the Strix-f but it appears to be based off of the cheaper Asus Prime x370 Pro, just with a beefier VRM. Whereas the Taichi, and the higher end Fatility X370 pro gaming, compete with the more expensive, top of the line, corshair 6 hero. Here's a comparison which includes the gigabyte K5 (same as K7, but less flashy), that should be avoided. http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/8099/a…iew/index1.html

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    People have better luck with the lower latency kits as well, CAS 14 one I linked to (The Trident Z kit is the same, but better looking and as such, pricier). The memory controller is part of the CPU, and all the mobo does is power the RAM and link it to the memory controller, so either board should perform identically, given both have good a bios.

    if you look at the bios update thread here, there's a lot of people posting success at 3200 with the linked kits (and at the stock 1.35 volts too): https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments…_asrock_taichi/

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    Yeah I think that there's a bug in agesa 1006 which has some issues with the auto timing settings if you OC the ram and use XMP - just use manual timings, I have to set them on my Asus x99 board otherwise it doesn't post if use auto

  • PC Parts Suggestions

    Quote from eraser1

    I had a friend who works in a computer repair shop fervently tell me AGAINST getting an Asrock mobo due to reliability issues. As for the extra features, 8 SATA slots are enough, I guess an extra M2 slot can help down the road. I have no practical use for Wifi.

    I don't know, it's possible his experience(s) with Asrock hardware could be a small/bad sample, but I don't necessarily doubt him either.

    I mean I'm typing this to you on an Asus X99 Deluxe which cost > $400, that has a dead ethernet port, within the first 4 months of ownership. Asus has such a horrible RMA department I'd rather just not use the port, and have a PCIe adapter... My X48 Deluxe also had some pretty horrible issues like random restarts

    Overall, both brands have issues, it's impossible to make a flawless product. They are probably equally reliable in reality, although I have had first hand issues with asus, I wouldn't push you against them if you really want to buy a board which is a worse value on the basis of an anecdote.

    Years ago ASRock was a daughter company spun off from Asus, which produced low-mid end boards, but eventually moved to higher end boards, and is no longer owner by asus. They really need a rename,since there is always a stigma associated with being a brand that, at one point, manufactured low-cost low-end boards.

  • PC Parts Suggestions

    Go for the 960 evo 250 GB M.2 SSD, probably the best 250 GB SSD per dollar.

    I'd go with the ASrock X370 Taichi over the strix-f (Not the Crosshair 6 hero, though), better value but not as aesthetically pleasing - you get (at the cost of rear 3 USB ports), an extra M.2 slot, AC Wifi, significantly better VRM, 2 extra Sata ports. Again, up to you, and your requirements, but in my eyes you pay the same price for something that's nicer to look at but has less features, and worse hardware.

    http://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/X370%20Taichi/#Specification

    https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/R…specifications/

    Edit: To clarify the 1700 link, those processors are new, but the seller's business name happens to just be RefurbForLess.

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    Quote from eraser1

    You do make a good point, especially with overclocking and getting an "X variant". I am very much on the fence about this. I'm just concerned about getting less performance, especially in gaming, with the 1700.

    I mean out of the box the 1600(x) is 200 Mhz faster than the 1700(x), so it does appear on benchmarks to be faster. They will both pretty easily overclock to 4 Ghz +/- 100 mhz, and at equal clock rates are pretty much identical in games

    Edit: Refurbforless ended their sale on eBay :/

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    Yeah, they are the same CPU, of course performance in lightly multithreaded workloads, like games, will be on par. For 40 dollars more it's a no-brainer for me, but ultimately it's your choice. Either way don't waste your money on an X processor if you're overclocking

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    The highest I've seen either chip is 4.1 Ghz, paying nearly the same price for an essentially identical CPU with 2 less cores doesn't make sense to me. Especially if you have to compile with VS, do any kind of video or photo editing, or stream and game simultaneously.

    http://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/2835-am…lock-benchmarks

    http://www.legitreviews.com/amd-ryzen-5-16…s-4-1ghz_194024

    FPS will be largely simmilar between the two chips, but trust me the 2 extra cores can become very helpful in many instances. Also keep in mind that these benchmarks are fairly early to the product release, and there have been a number of improvements in applications and AGESA.

  • PC Parts Suggestions

    good choice with AM4, my suggestion would be to bump up to the 1700 (non-X), and OC to >3.7. Also go with the X370 Taichi, I think it probably has the most comprehensive feature set and best VRM, aside from a couple of Asus boards which are probably super expensive. IIRC MSI cheaped out on the VRM of their boards, and they're not as great as the price would let on

    1700 is marginally more money (265 w/ code psummer15off) http://www.ebay.com/itm/262896694740

    X370 Taichi 190: https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-X370-TA…/dp/B06WXX9FDG/

    Edit: As far as RAM, you want to find something with Samsung B-Dies, since it clocks higher and has tighter timing. something like this will work, whatever you pick just make sure it's Samsung B-Die chips on it: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc…N82E16820232530

  • =OSF= A2 + A3 Exile/Epoch Servers Overview/Rules

    TS Adress: ts.osf.rip:9987

    Server Address: 167.114.80.188:2302

    Note: This thread is meant to provide an overview of our ArmA 3 Exile server, but also serves to outline rules across all ArmA servers

    As of now the required addons for the ArmA 3 Exile Chernarus server are as listed below:

    JSRS SOUNDMOD is accepted by the server, but is optional to install (you totally should, the A3 stock sounds are trash). https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/fi…s/?id=861133494

    We believe that the biggest issue with ArmA servers are their admins and on-the-fly creation of rules, selective enforcement and interpretation. As such, the list of rules below is exhaustive, admins will not create rules on-the-fly, without proper notice, and rules created which affect persistent objects/gameplay elements will have a grandfather clause (when applicable and appropriate).

    1. Compensation will not be provided without proof of server issues, glitch/bugs, or rule-breaking behavior being to cause - We will attempt to research select cases where we feel appropriate, if you cannot provide proof
    2. No Safezone camping or combat ducking into safezones. both are equal offenses and repeated infractions will result in temp-bans, and eventually perma-bans.
      • Video proof of safe-zone ducking, or camping, will result in appropriate punishment of the offending player, including but not limited to forfeiture of the their belongings, or a determined monetary equivalency
    3. No trolling or stealing in safezones (being an annoying douche is considered trolling)
    4. No blocking of military/super market/hospital loot or roads when building. Buildings must be built outside of a 1 kilometer radius from traders, 750 meters from spawn zones
    5. Do not spam voice or text chat, either local or global
    6. Vehicles left in safezones will be deleted or unlocked at restart, or at admin discretion
    7. No hacking/glitching/duping/abusing flawed game mechanics
    8. Safezones are not for sitting/hanging out in, you may be asked to leave if you overstay your welcome
    9. Bases must be connected to the ground or water surface in some way. Flags/plots and safes may not be placed inside other objects, AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE THROUGH LEGITIMATE MEANS. All rooms must be accessible by at least one doorway that is reachable by all players (including your flag/plot room). If player(s) should notify an admin of a base violating this rule, administration reserves the right to reward the applicable player(s) with items from storage (including locked storage) inside the infringing base.
    10. Removal of objects or addition of objects in combat/combat situations/base raids is strictly prohibited. Should video evidence of this occurring be provided, or an admin witnesses this in game, then the base owner(s) will be killed if inside the base. Repeated violations will result in forfeiture of locked storage/doors, and up to deletion/forfeiture of the base itself
    11. Intentional ramming with air vehicles or bicycles is strictly forbidden. you will receive 1 warning prior to a 3 day temp ban, then perma-ban
    12. Falsifying rules and pretending to be an admin is a banable offense

    Donations: We currently accept donations without offering any in-game reward, in other words we do not monetize any of our servers, everyone is on a fair playing field regardless of donations.

    Current Admins:

    icomrade

    NecessaryEvil

    Hidden Ghillie

    Admins are allowed to play the game! We host this server because we enjoy the game as much as you, but our main priority is maintaining the server and keeping it cheater free.

    Submit ban appeals here (We believe in transparency so appeals and reasoning/evidence to uphold/repeal a ban are made public): Ban Appeal Forum

    Exile features:

    • Minimalist trader cities
    • Non-safezone armed/air vehicle and Special Ops traders (at airfields)
    • Anti-theft safezones which properly prevents sale of other player's vehicles
    • DMS AI Missions
    • No lock-on AT/AA
    • Dead bodies eject from vehicles properly
    • EX Ad features: Stats bar, Grinding, Safe Hacking, Halo option, Virtual garage, Deploy Bike, Terrain/grass settings and view distance
    • Virtual garage saves vehicle inventory :)
    • BRAma Recipes/Crafting
    • Vehicle service points (gas stations, fuel tanks): repair, rearm, refuel
    • R3F lift/Tow/Load
    • XS Spawn selection (Halo + Ground spawn)
    • 64 Bit server
    • 20K Start pop tabs
    • Limited militarization (no jets, tanks, UAVs), the best vehicles are a UH1Y and BRDM much like old school epoch
    • 100K poptab limit per safe
    • Enigma revive system with defibrillators
    • You are allowed to curse and trash talk, we are adults - please do not be toxic or racist, however

    Epoch features:

    • Custom (properly made) BE Filters, and security functions which detect certain BE bypasses/common exploits.
    • No infistar (yeah, I prefer FPS over pseudosecurity)
    • ESS V3 spawn selection
    • Custom traders and cities
    • Customized loot - not over the top, but pretty generous
    • Customized map
    • Limited militirization; BRDM/UH1Y/RPG/AA12 HE endgame
    • R3F Tow/Lift
    • Virtual Garage
    • Deploy bike
    • Set view distance
    • No grass
    • Vehicle service points (with custom whole-vehicle rearming)
    • Take clothes
    • Locate vehicle with keys and GPS
    • WAI missions
    • Old school DayZ Epoch feeling/experience that no other server provides
    • Optimized addons, and network settings