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3DMark 11 Is Out

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Benchmark program 3DMark 11 has been released.
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CONTEST CLOSED
*** I have 2 keys for 3DMark 11 Advanced Edition to give away. So I’m going to have a little contest.***
The rules for the contest:
1 – Post a reply in this post with the name of your favorite PC game of all time. Only post 1 (one) game. One entry per person.
2 – Posts that violate rule #1 will not be considered.
3 – Contest begins now (07DEC2010) and runs until 5 pm (EST) tomorrow (08DEC2010).
4 – When making a reply you must use your real email address or I have no way to contact you.
5 – Winners will be picked at random using a random number generator. Winners will be notified within 24 hours of contest close. After being notified the winners must reply within 48 hours or I will pick someone else.
6 – Good Luck!
CONTEST CLOSED
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3DMark 11 Info:

Minimum requirements
3DMark 11 requires DirectX 11, a DirectX 11 compatible video card, and Windows Vista or Windows 7.
OS: Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7
Processor: 1.8GHz dual-core Intel or AMD CPU
Memory: 1 GB of system memory
Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card
Hard drive space: 1.5 GB
Audio: Windows Vista / Windows 7 compatible sound card

Links:
Download it from Major Geeks (they have 4 keys to give away).
3DMark 11 home page

Finding Or Creating Windows 7 Start Orbs

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Place to find Windows 7 Start Orbs / Buttons:
DeviantArt (narrow search to just “orb“)
Windows Seven Forums (see the “sticky” posts)

Awesome guide on how to make a start orb / button using Photoshop on YouTube: How to make start button for Windows 7

StartOrbz is a program for creating and applying start orbs. I have not used it.

I use Windows 7 Start Button Changer to change my start orb.
( See here for how to use it: http://kishan-bagaria.deviantart.com/art/Win-7-Start-Button-Changer-1-0-153001999 )

My attempt at making a start orb (no after effects (click), just hover)
It should be noted that all my desktops / taskbars are dark (black / grey) so I’ve no idea how they look on other colors:
Black Orb w/lightning (I used the Black Start Orb form here)
BlackOrbLightning1
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Metallica Ninja Star Start Orb ( I used the star from here)
MetallicaStart

Anyone is welcome to use them, just right-click > save as. (Please use proper credit if posting them)

If you make one and want to pass it along post it here.

I would appreciate any good links on this subject.

Blog Updates

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– I’ve finally updated the XP Freeware Machine article. It is virtually the same as the Windows 7 Freeware Machine with a few minor changes that are OS specific. The Vista Freeware Machine is now defunct. With the creation of the Windows 7 version it is pretty much redundant and truth be told I no longer run Vista on any of my computers.
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– I’m looking for more tips for the next revision of Tweaking Windows 7.
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– If you have emailed me in the past month and I have not responded, please resend your email.