Recent content by kandon

I'm really stuck with something. I want to purchase a new ultrabook, and I have found a really nice looking, well reviewed one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834127886 However, I noticed that it has the i3-3217u processor. There is another model with the i5-3317u, but...

I have heard that Acer laptops are not the best, but many people I know have had Acers and I haven't seen much of a problem. I've also heard it depends on the model and specs. I recently bought this laptop but I just want to be sure, is this a good Acer laptop...

@above You mean the second Bios from the start of the Sapphires? How can you tell? I see no difference lol.

Is this a good guide to follow for unlocking it? And which Bios do I pick from the selection? http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/overclocking/159 His linked one says it works for all reference design cards, but is mine a reference design? If not, which Bios should I pick from his list of...

Will it still be able to last me a good year or two? Possibly more? If I overclock that is. Thanks for the answers guys :)

Well the temps of the card right now I've never seen get passed 50. I know the temps are a problem, but will just overclocking it (with good temps) shorten the life span of it?

Well I got a Dirt 3 edition HD 6950 card and I was trying to unlock/oc it to 6970 specs, but the unlocking failed. I thought about RMAing it for a different one, but, I want to know: will overclocking it (to close or to 6970 specs) ruin the lifespan of it? Like lets say its supposed to last a...