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Intel Summer 2012 SSD Scavenger Hunt - Full T&Cs

Intel’s Overclock.net “Summer 2012 Scavenger Hunt” OFFICIAL RULES Sponsored by Intel Corporation (“Sponsor”). NO ENTRY FEE. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Promotion begins at 12:00 AM Pacific Time (“PT”) August 14, 2012 and ends at 12:00 AM PT Sept 13, 2012 (the “Promotion Period”). 1. Eligibility: The Intel Corporation’s “Summer 2012 Scavenger Hunt” Promotion (the “Promotion”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia, residents of Canadian provinces and territories excluding Quebec, aged eighteen (18) or... read more

Last on the Shelf..

The Last on the Shelf, that one, you think 'Oh! wow! a 3D game for that cheap.. but still not sure if i should risk it.' It gathers dust on the bottom of the bargain bin, and haunts your thoughts as you leave the shop. 'maybe I should'a got it??' Here are some games that gave me mixed feelings, spoiled by stupid things and some bargains I found & really liked. Far Cry 2 My friend said to me when I was thinking about buying Far Cry 2* 'It's a good game..well I dunno.. it has this thing were the enemies KEEP re-spawning, even after you clear out a camp 5 minutes later... read more

Differences Between On-board Sound & A Soundcard

This thread is designed to help point out the differences between on board sound and a sound card. I see this as being a stickied thread or at least a thread that can be shared with those that need convincing or an opinion/reason to go sound card rather than stay with on board. The Rules: Feel free to extend your opinions on the matter, but before you post, I strongly suggest you take out your sound card or external DAC and listen to on board again to see the difference. Give it 1-3 days for it all to sink in then you may return to your dedicated sound card. Post what... read more

The Official Ultimate Android App List Guide

So, we've had a few app lists here and there of people sharing apps and that was nice, but none of them ever really stuck around. Also, people are constantly asking for "Which Apps should I get for Android? I just rooted my phone, man!"I've helped many people get some of the best apps on Android and since I cherish my phone and search almost every night for new apps and games, I decided to compile a list of the best Android Apps on the market to help you all. I am proud to say it is the best Ultimate list on Google Search and is significantly more ordered, prepared and... read more

Most Commonly Recommended Audio Products Guide

This thread is designed to list out the most commonly recommended audio products OCN typically gives for those seeking certain performance for a certain price. It will involve headphones and sound cards mostly. I will throw in 2 headsets as a "MUST HAVE HEADSET" recommendation, but by no means recommend these "headsets" over alternatives (headphones+stand alone mic). Just scroll through the thread and look for your particular needs in the bold titles and see which item meets your needs. Chances are rather than making a new thread, you should simply go with the... read more

Removing The Need For Flash When Including Videos In Websites

  • by joshd

It's well known that Flash is dying. The iSeries of devices do not support it, and many large sites like YouTube have the option to use HTML5. In this tutorial I will teach you how to ditch flash and use HTML5 to embed videos in your web pages. This guide is for people who already know how to use HTML and CSS. What will you need You will need; a web host, a code editor, a video file, and about ten minutes to get things going. Steps 1. You will open your code editor and make the basic structure of a HTML5 web page. like: Code: <!DOCTYPE HTML> <html> ... read more

GFI VIPRE® Antivirus Summer 2012 Giveaway

GFI Vipre’s “GFI Vipre Antivirus Summer 2012 Overclocking Event Giveaway” OFFICIAL RULES Sponsored by GFI Vipre (“Sponsor”). NO ENTRY FEE. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Promotion begins at 12:00 AM Pacific Time (“PT”) June 29, 2012 and ends at 12:00 AM PT July 15, 2012 (the “Promotion Period”). 1. Eligibility: The GFI Vipre’s “GFI Vipre Antivirus Summer 2012 Overclocking Event Giveaway” Promotion (the “Promotion”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia, residents of Canadian provinces and territories... read more

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  • by nr9699

Registration Issues Why do I need to validate my email? I never got my email validation email. I forgot my password. What should I do? How do I change my user name, email address, and password?   Using The Site How are forums, articles, and product reviews different? Do you have tutorials on using the site? Where is my forum signature? What are subscriptions? What is the difference between the Rich Text Editor and the BB Code Editor? If I read something that violates the site rules, what should I do? Why did I receive... read more

Intel's Maple Crest 330 Series Promotion Contest Terms & Conditions

Intel’s “Overclock Intel Maple Crest 330 Series SSD Promotion” OFFICIAL RULES Sponsored by Intel Corporation (“Sponsor”). NO ENTRY FEE. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Promotion begins at 12:00 AM Pacific Time (“PT”) June 8, 2012 and ends at 12:00 AM PT July 20, 2012 (the “Promotion Period”). 1. Eligibility: The Intel’s “Overclock Intel Maple Crest 330 Series SSD Promotion” Promotion (the “Promotion”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia, residents of Canadian provinces and territories excluding... read more

Cooler Master 'Load 'Em Up Power Supply' Contest

Cooler Master’s “Load Em’ Up Power Supply Contest” OFFICIAL RULES Sponsored by Cooler Master USA, Inc. (“Sponsor”). NO ENTRY FEE. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Promotion begins at 4:00 PM Pacific Time (“PT”) May 30, 2012 and ends at 12:00 PM PT July 11, 2012 (the “Promotion Period”). 1. Eligibility: The “Cooler Master “Load Em’ Up Power Supply Contest” Promotion (the “Promotion”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia, residents of Canadian provinces and territories excluding Quebec, aged eighteen... read more

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