Everything posted by Sbrideau
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Restoring Computer/Windows
If it boots up until just after the logo, it will be able to read the CD. All you have to make sure is that it is set to boot up from the CD in the BIOS, which is usually already like that.
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The new homepage
If ctrl + F5 doesn't work, try ctrl + 0. Might be a simple resize, although it looks much more like a css issue.
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New Pc (Mobo/Case/CPUI)
DDR2 is already phased out, and DDR3 is the norm. Which is why DDR2 RAM prices are going up.
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Building a gaming computer
Not for $1200. MOTHERBOARD: MSI X58 Pro-E LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - $179.99 GFX: DIAMOND 5770PE51G Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card $149.99 RAM: G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ $66.99 CPU: Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor BX80601950 $294.99 PSU: Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply - $69.99 CASE: This is really up to you, but hers an Antec 900 for you -$99.99 HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $39.99 Total comes to $901.93. I have to say, I don't really know the difference between AMD and Intel Processors. i7-950 is 3.06GHz quad core, whereas you can get an AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz for $99.99...? But yeah, that give you $300 to play around with for monitor+keyboard+mouse+os. Do forgive me if I've missd anything from the list... :P Hiss. Intel is generally higher quality. There may be specific things that lead to such, but that's the generality of it. For a medium sized budget (say, $1200), AMD is good because you'll get the power for cheaper, even if it's slightly less reliable. For something really high-end, you'd best be shooting for an i7. I use an AMD Phenom II x4 (Black Edition), and I haven't had any problems (at least, nothing seemingly related to my processor). Oh, and an OS (Windows) and monitor will probably sum up to close or past $300. AMD processors are as reliable as Intel processors. The difference is in the specs.
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Obama Eyeing Internet ID for Americans
I see one huge problem with this. This can be hacked and will be hacked. Especially if a weak password is used.
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Runescape Lagg :S
A 32bit OS can only use about 3.4GB of RAM, so a reinstall will be needed as well if there is 5GB of RAM in there.
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PC Computer Graphics Card/PSU Upgrade
My post was directed to all his last few posts on this forum part, in like 5 topics or whatever, that's the only thing he said. Oh, I see now.
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PC Computer Graphics Card/PSU Upgrade
On a graphics card upgrade thread, I think it is a good idea to debate a little. I do not agree that AMD processors are bad, in fact they're as good as Intel processors on quality side. For the graphics card, I'm going to have to agree with him. From my own experience and what I'm seeing with my friends, while AMD graphics cards are stronger and have better specs, Nvidia drivers are much more stable, which makes both brands peform the same. Unfortunately I've had a few BSODs with Ati drivers while I never had any with Nvidia cards.
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Runescape Lagg :S
Ultimate on 2GB of RAM is a bit much. You might try deactivating the windows functions that you don't need.
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PC Computer Graphics Card/PSU Upgrade
The mobo is on the wrong side of the case. No standard video cards will fit in there.
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So, what is your current project(s)
This time don't forget to make backups. That's quite a big loss of work.
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PC Computer Graphics Card/PSU Upgrade
So it is a Dell computer you have? None of this might actually be compatible, since it's a Dell. If you open the case, on which side is the motherboard?
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Wireless Router
I have a 50' ethernet cable going from my router to my Xbox which is on the other side of my appartment. Long enough and not too expensive, it's less than half the price of a new router. Also, does your rouer not come with a separate ethernet port than the others and a crossover cable? You plug that in your modem and you should be good to go, that's what it is for most (well all the routers and modems I've seen myself).
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Extremely Laggy When Playing Runescape
Probably not high load on the server but the road your connection takes between the computer and the server. Wonder why that would change though.
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Windows XP -> Windows 7
I made the error of buying Pro since I was getting it for the XP Mode, but over 1 year later, I still have yet to use it. Your programs will work on Windows 7 Home Premium.
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Extremely Laggy When Playing Runescape
Is a program trying to check if it gets updates?
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Windows XP -> Windows 7
Weird. I have yet to hit a compatibility problem with windows 7, and there are some old programs that I use.
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Yahoo Email
Why not just use the web interface?
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Connecting through 2 routers
Thank you very much for this, clears things up a bit. I'm no expert in networking but while I did know some stuff about it, now I know more. I won't be changing anything around though since there's only 2 days left and for that I can keep using my external hard drive. I'll know for next time though, and I thank you very much for this. It's just that with 8 devices I had to find a way to have them all on the network and had 2 of my computers a different places. When I'm back to my apartment it's going to be only 4 devices so the router is enough. Thanks, we can let this die now.
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Connecting through 2 routers
I am no expert at networking but one of them is a switch. The one I'm on is on a router and the one I'm trying to access is on the switch. The router is also on the switch. Anyway, I know that it works well using the remote desktop connection, but what I'm trying to do is connect to the other computer like in a vpn, I just can't recall how to do it. Or do I just have to create a vpn for such a small network?
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Connecting through 2 routers
Hi, question that is simple enough, I'm trying to connect through a home network that has 2 routers. With one computer on one router and the other on the other router, using the different things seem to give the same result: error message. They're all on Windows 7. The one that I'm using is Windows 7 Pro trying to connect to a Windows 7 Ultimate computer. I used the ip adress as well, as I remember being able to access other computers this way, I just can't recall how to do it. Thanks for the help guys. Wrote 2 routers to go faster, but one of them is a switch.
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Weather
Currently getting our first snow of the winter.... And it's from the same storm as holiday.
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How fast is yours?
Not wanting to double post but I gotta say, this internet connection is not consistent at all! With that kind of ping, no wonder it's so slow. Can't wait till I get back to my Home.
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Reveal Confessions, Secrets & Regrets...
I only played Yellow and Silver. I still have the silver one somewhere, but it doesn't keep the time anymore.