Yes. It's not that the CPU itself was bad, just something about BF4 server doesn't get along with it super well. Unfortunately due to EA restrictions we don't get real access to the machines so I can't really troubleshoot it directly.
The previous upgrades have not gone over very well - something about AMD CPUs and BF4 don't get along well. Even though the CPU is more powerful lag is worse. We're reverting to the previous Intel CPU config which was quite smooth. I'll post an update when this is done and it should resolve...
If anything you were baiting him. There's a common sense rule about altitude in aircraft. Same as if you went a billion feet up in a heli right above uncap and got attacked.
Use your noggin and stop baiting people.
Political talk is a no-no. We're here to game and chill, not rehash the stupid world of politics that gets rammed down our throats enough as-is. FWIW I think we have a healthy member population on both sides of the aisle but we leave all that crap at the door.