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21. February 2008 @ 09:51 |
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well it looks like a reformat(wipe) it will have to be... i did the search for 100000kb in the C: drive onlything that came up was some vob files i have total of 8 gb not 121...lol
have to get me XP PRO going i guess ;)
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21. February 2008 @ 09:53 |
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Yeah, it's not something I've ever had to deal with personally. By the time I finally started using windows xp, service pack 1 had already been released and came with my first PC to have xp at all. I never bothered installing it on my first PC (P3 450, 128MB) because I didn't see the point. Then again, I'm one of the few people who risked dabbling with Me, as you might expect, I was hesitant to upgrade again.
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21. February 2008 @ 10:19 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
........ Then again, I'm one of the few people who risked dabbling with Me, as you might expect, I was hesitant to upgrade again.
I didn't know anything about ME until I already purchased the computer. I was very excepting of XP when it came out even with some of the bugs. lol. Of course I bought the disc that included SP1. That was some time ago and I still don't have a clue what I'm doing. ;)
:p @ cincy... ;)
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21. February 2008 @ 11:13 |
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outside of this version not showing all of my HDD. its perfect. igot convertxtodvd running right now,on the internet nad DLing some tunes and cant tell any slow down. convertxtodvd is converting a 707mg file and is at 28%done and only taken 6 mins...lol way faster than the 1-1 1/2 hrs before....lol
well that dont have anything to do with the OS,but it wouldnt let me run convertxtodvd on the other OS
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21. February 2008 @ 15:09 |
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Heh, may I suggest because it's not bogged down with windows updates? lol
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GregI6
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21. February 2008 @ 15:48 |
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21. February 2008 @ 15:56 |
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sam rob was talking about his times on the old HP boat anchor he has. lol. j/k cincy.. :P
Greg I don't care what sam says.... YES!!!!!! I'm a bit partial to Cooler Master cases but that case is AWESOME!!! Me loves the Stacker series from CM..... :D Be sure to look at it thru the EGG or something like that so you can see all the angles and if it will work for your particular needs. I think that the Cooler Master website has some pretty good pix too. ;)
good luck with your decision....
....gm
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GregI6
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21. February 2008 @ 16:08 |
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I'm thinking of buying afew to sell on ebay.
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21. February 2008 @ 16:11 |
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I wouldn't say no to a Stacker either, I'd much rather have one for my server than my Antec 900, but as for my main PC I've no reason to change to a stacker really, despite how ludicrously cheap that one is.
If you're selling your Blackline, can I be cheeky and ask how much you're selling it for? An additional NZXT case would be awesome to have a 'matching pair' so to speak, but I don't want to fork out the cash to buy one new. even if it's not much of a discount, I may very well be interested.
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21. February 2008 @ 16:21 |
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Originally posted by ZoSoIV:
soon ,all i need is memory(4 GIG)
Doing a Vista build? You and I are in nearly the same situation as far as builds go except I have memory already. Even got the $80 rebate check from Corsair today!
See, all you builders out there, rebates DO exist! Of course I turned everything in at the beginning of December and waited this long for it, but its unscheduled money so maybe I'll take the wife out with it.
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21. February 2008 @ 16:25 |
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To be fair though, I'd say corsair are one of the better companies out there for service...
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GregI6
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21. February 2008 @ 16:40 |
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If i do sell Sam, you can have it for a knockdown price. Will talk mum into it tonight.
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21. February 2008 @ 17:06 |
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Greg, its deffo worth it.
BTW, you selling any other pieces?
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GregI6
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21. February 2008 @ 17:13 |
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Na, just case. Won't be selling anything else until i upgrade.
I just realised that the 831 has no fan bracket(to hold 4 fans), so have to find that somewhere.
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21. February 2008 @ 19:17 |
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I still haven't gotten any of my rebates :(
I posted them late though, so I don't really expect them.
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21. February 2008 @ 19:18 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
To be fair though, I'd say corsair are one of the better companies out there for service...
As much as I agree, I have to say I got the Thermaltake $80 rebate (same Armour tower Abuzer already bought and sold) 3 weeks ago and sent each out at the same time.
I just hope I am able to purchase a Q9450 before they are out of stock, there seems to be as big or bigger anticipation for those as the E8400!
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21. February 2008 @ 19:21 |
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Yeah well Abuzar didn't manage to sell it after all. Shit happens...
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21. February 2008 @ 19:33 |
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Thats OK Boozer, I just had to give you credit where it was due. You are obviously mentally and stylistically superior then most others simply for your great taste in that purchase. LOL, do you still have it up for sale or are you disillusioned by the whole Craigslist process?
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21. February 2008 @ 19:35 |
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Much appreciated. As corny as it'll look, it makes perfect sense. Having two of the same case allows me to use the same carrybag I have with my existing one so I don't have to break my hands every time I go to a LAN party, always good. Besides, the Silver/Blue and Black/Red combination will make a perfect light/dark effect.
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21. February 2008 @ 19:46 |
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Well I'm still trying to sell it. Might try ebay, plenty of people on there.
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21. February 2008 @ 21:41 |
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@Greg16,
I made a good decision and picked up a CM stacker 830 evo back when it was on sale for $170 with free shipping and after a $60 MIR (being processed now but still waiting for the check) it will only cost $110 total. the exact same case at newegg now costs $250 plus $15 for shipping. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119103 $265 so I saved $155.
I'm still paying off an unexpected bill so it will be several months before I start buying hardware.
Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435 |
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21. February 2008 @ 22:05 |
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Mort you did get a great deal on that case. :P Sorry to hear that you have some money responsibilities that keep you from buying parts. ;) Did you get the link for the Thermalright Ultra 120? It's pretty cheap and if you want that particular Thermalright it's difficult to pass up even with tight money. :D
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21. February 2008 @ 22:45 |
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GM,
I saw the link for the TR ultra 120. thanks but I'm going to wait a bit as I still might go with the TR ultra 120 extreme.
been playing with my new camera and thought I would post a couple pics of my sit since I never have. btw: I already know the front case fan grill/filter needs cleaning. the flash makes it look worse than it really is.
Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435 |
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21. February 2008 @ 23:06 |
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Mort I have to comment on your "cleanliness"!!! I'm very impressed with the "reflection" we can see on the table.... how do you keep stuff so clean?? lol. btw Danica Patrick isn't wearing her required fire suit... lol. Had to say that with the little candle going on your scanner. :P
OK you've made me want to be a better computer operator. hehehe. That sounds like a line from a movie. :D I'll have to clean my area and post where the GM sits... It may be a few days so don't hold your breath!!!
@boozer,
I was wondering after looking at the "specs" in your sig.... How many hours of Orthos has that 3.8 OC completed?? Just curious as to the stability. If more than 3 hours I'd be impressed and you have a VERY solid over clocker there. NOT your typical E6750 I would say. :D Also what timings are you running at with your RAM?? Somewhere in the 4-4-4-12 area or LOOSE timings? I'm curious on some of these questions to see if your "tips" could press my OC further than the 3.6 STABLE it's at now... :D A 35% OC (your chip) on a cpu running that speed is nice and I'm jealous. ;)
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21. February 2008 @ 23:13 |
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I think I ran a couple of hours of stress tests and everything worked fine. I had to lower it because it was cold in those days and it's not anymore and I'm on the stock cooler so it's 3.6Ghz. BTW my timings have always been 4-4-4-12, lowering them doesn't help me OC the memory further.
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