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    May 13, 2010
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SynopsisThe twin Swords of Destiny have been drained of their power. The Land of Norrath is in grave peril, and the entire EverQuest universe is on the brink of destruction. In this fantastical and dangerous online world, you will don the armor of a guardian and become a protector of a rich and fabled land. The Age's End prophecy has begun to unfold, and now the Destiny of Velious lies within your hands. This time, as you return to Norrath the battle is wider, the rewards are greater — and the risk is greater than ever before. Do you possess the valor to endure the harsh Velious tundra, powerful creatures and deadly enemies in the path ahead? Or will this quest be your last?EverQuest II: Destiny of Velious transports you to the Great Wastes of Velious, where towering dungeons, dangerous beasts and an epic story await. In this latest chapter of the MMO that changed the online gaming world, you will be faced with more challenges, but also be presented with more opportunities for victory. As you battle your way through more than 300 new quests, you will arm yourself with thousands of new weapons and items, soar above the land on flying mounts and discover new realms laden with rich treasures. The EQII base game, seven expansions and three adventure packs combine in EverQuest II: Destiny of Velious to deliver gripping new experiences and the new powers of the Standard of Dain Cloak and four different Velious Portal Paintings. Combine forces with 12 – 24 fellow warriors to reap new benefits, or go the course alone in this massive online world. Choose your destiny carefully — the future of the Quest hangs in the balance.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Return to Velious!
on March 3, 2011
Posted by: FxMercenary
from Sarasota, FL
If anyone has played the Original EverQuest, then you remember Velious. Velious is back, now in EQ2, and it is TOUGH! I hopped on my level 90 Guardian with 250 AA points ready to roll through this latest expansion only to find out, the new mobs hit HARD!
Not only is this expansion a challenge, they have added Flying Mounts!
The AA Cap has been raised to 300 now, as I write this, I am sitting pretty at 285. There is so much lore and nostalgia in this expansion, it is great! For only $39 you cant beat it, it comes with all expansions!
What's great about it: EVERYTHING
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
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The Alien legacy is more vivid than ever before in this six-disc Blu-Ray collection featuring Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien: Resurrection as you've never seen them before. In addition to offering the theatrical versions of each film, the "Director's Cut" of Alien, and the "Special Edition" versions of each of the other films are also included.
 
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5 out of 5
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Perfect Blu-Ray 6 Disc Set!
on November 10, 2010
Posted by: FxMercenary
from Sarasota, FL
Amazing collection, the box is even amazing, it almost looks metallic, like if a green foil was embossed onto the case. The booklet that the discs come in is very nice looking too! Included are 2 Blu-Ray discs loaded with extra features! ( over 50 Hours worth ) The biggest improvement is the Frame by Frame Restoration done to the first 2 movies. The other 2 movies didnt need as much TLC as the old ones, but they look brand new now, so crisp, so much detail now!
What's great about it: The Restoration job, the extra content!
What's not so great: Your heart skipping when you jump out of your chair!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+11points
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Blu-Ray Review
on October 5, 2010
Posted by: FxMercenary
from Sarasota, FL
To my surprise, this is actually a great movie! The scenery and storyline are well done! The extra DVD Copy along with the digital copy are a great addition. I loaded the digital copy onto my Droid II and I let a friend of mine borrow the DVD to watch it!
What's great about it: The Plot and the Extra Content
What's not so great: The main actor could have been more "Persian"
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisLights flash, sounds blast and tickets spew from machines. Your face is lit by the glowing screens as you expertly hit the buttons and smoothly rotate the joystick. Your favorite characters jump to life with 8-bit graphics as you focus on advancing just one more level. Recapture the thrill and experience of retro games and arcade classics as they jump into the 21st century with 3D Dot Game Heroes.3D Dot Game Heroes combines old-school gameplay with the stunning graphics you've become accustomed to. Modeled after classic games, Dot Heroes delivers a nostalgic experience with all the excitement of new challenges and goals. Unforgettable 8-bit graphics are duplicated for authenticity yet enhanced with 3D pixels for stunning imagery. Wield the powerful character creation tool to design and animate endless combinations for a customized hero. Inside jokes, nods and references to old-school adventure and role-playing games add an extra level of excitement for the generation raised on these classics.
 
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5
Amazing game, great Nostalgia
on May 13, 2010
Posted by: FxMercenary
from Sarasota, FL
I cant even begin to express how great this game is! 3D Dot Game Heroes is a tribute to The Legend of Zelda & Link to the past on the NES & SNES. From the character control, to the dungeons, maps, music and items, this game will take you back in time. At only $39.99 new its a great price as well.
If you liked Zelda, and link to the past for SNES, and miss classic RPGs with a little added pizazz, this game is for you!
What's great about it: Great Game, Great Price!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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FxMercenary's Review Comments
 
Equipped with 480 processing cores and 1.5GB GDDR5 memory, this PCI Express graphics card provides the processing power needed for ultrarealistic gaming visuals.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Very good card and easy to install
By Fenryial from San Diego, CA
I had to upgrade my GTX 295, due to it not working. Just to let you know the 295 and the 480 are the same size at 10.5" long so the install was as easy as taking one out and putting the other in without moving anything, just removing 2 screws is all and installing the Nvidia GTX 480 drivers. Windows 7 gave the 295 a 7.7 and the GTX 480 is a 7.8 for performance. and I do see a increase in FPS in games and better computer performance as well. The GTX 295 I had I bought at Best Buy as well was a BFG brand and I have called and emailed BFG because it is still under warranty and NEVER a call or email back yet, And I have tried over 2 weeks. The issues were not with Best Buy at all. I did not have a warranty with BB but I did register the card with BFG on their website and to this date can log-on and see it is still warrantied over a year left.
It runs the same temps as the 295 did so no probs there! I just wish I never bought the 1st 295 :(
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FxMercenary
Sarasota, FL
October 12, 2010
Wiki BFG Tech, Sadly, they are now out of business, thats why you didnt receive a response =( Sorry! the 295 rocked!
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will best buy install a graphic card

buying a alienware desktop form best buy and wanted to know if best buy would add onther graphic card to the system
Yes they can, but usually Alienware comes with a good card already. If you are going for a new 400 Series card, double check the Alienware's Power Supply to make sure its powerful enough.
13 years, 5 months ago
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FxMercenary
   Sarasota, FL
 

My Acer laptop has a black screen, you can see the desktop with a flashlight. What is the problem?

the Backlight on the LCD screen has gone out. The screen will need to be replaced. You can try to plug the laptop into a monitor using a VGA Cable if your laptop has a VGA output on it, that should work.
13 years, 5 months ago
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FxMercenary
   Sarasota, FL
 

Replace graphics card in area 51 m15x

I have an area 51 m15x laptop with a geforce 9800m gt graphics card. I recently got an error code 43 and need to replace the card. Does anyone know what cards work in this computer?
If it is indeed a laptop, nothing really will. You will need to send it to the manufacturer for repair. Laptop Video cards are integrated onto the Motherboard
13 years, 5 months ago
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FxMercenary
   Sarasota, FL
 

Graphics card upgrade questions

I recently purchased a Gateway SX2801-07e and am considering a low cost graphics card upgrade. It has an Intel Pentium E5700 Core Duo processor and an integrated Intel G45/G43 Express Chipset. First, would a PCI express x16 graphics card replace that chipset or supplement it? Second, how much improvement would be gained by installing a lower end (less that $100) graphics card (a lot, a little, none)? And third, any suggestions for what to buy? Thanks!
The Graphics card would replace the integrated card's job, and with its own on-board memory, it would take the strain off your computer. An under $100 card will help, and you may be able to find a high-end older card that is PCI-E used as well for under $100. Just keep in mind the new card's power supply requirements, so double check it.
13 years, 5 months ago
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FxMercenary
   Sarasota, FL
 

graphic card needed for my computer

I have a HP Pavilion 533w and I need to upgrade the graphic card to support Shader Model 2. The game I am trying to play gave me an error message that my computer had a vertex shader model 0.0 and pixel shader model 0.0. Went to HP and downloaded a new graphic driver and the game still dont work. What kind to I need to get to play the game.
Hello, Your computer is limited to PCI Slots, so you will beed to purchase a PCI Graphics card, not PCI Express. Best Buy sells a GeForce 8400 GS PCI card that will do the job! just open your computer and pop it in, then install the latest drivers from Nvidia.com.
13 years, 5 months ago
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FxMercenary
   Sarasota, FL
 

What kind of Video Card should I get?

I Have an Emachines W3609, operating Windows Vista. I have 2g RAM alrdy. Want to get a Video Graphics Card for it. I play world of warcraft so the card will need to be able to handle the game without lagging while playing. I dont want to buy a crad then have to buy a poer supply for it. What should I get that will help my needs?
First you will need to identify your available graphics card slot. Is it AGP or PCI Express? ( its the top empty slot, and will usually say the slot type just below the slot, printed on the motherboard itself.) Pretty much any modern day card will do the job for WoW and vastly improve the game's Frame's Per Second (FPS). Just look at specs on the Graphics card's "Recommended Power Requirements" before making your purchase, then look at your power supply and make sure its enough! ( ex: 400w, Its labeled on the Power Supply, usually on a sticker. )
13 years, 5 months ago
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FxMercenary
   Sarasota, FL
 

why does the selection suck?

there are thousands of video cards and you have maybe 3 dozen to choose from. why the fail?

also - the same in regards to power supplies. why dont you have the ENTIRE Corsair product line?

Who is slacking down there at Best Buy?
Limited Store Space, High-End Pc Gaming is a "Niche Market" compared to console gaming interest, due to it's simplicity and ease of use.
13 years, 5 months ago
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FxMercenary
   Sarasota, FL