yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Nice!....wow, Sean has gotten quite the rep for his guides....I used to chat with that dude on OCN before he wrote his first W7 SSD guide. VERY good dude. I knew he had it in him.
[Off-topic] Nbsss:
I know right!

Benches even better on AS SSD! You'd think samsung's software would exaggerate the scores more than other benchmark programs...but hey!
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Don't get too caught up in benches though. Just use the damn thing.
[Off-topic] Nbsss:
lol don't worry....i'm using it alright :)

Still its kinda amusing when the lowest subscore on WEI suddenly becomes the highest ;)
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Kinda amusing when WEI doesn't actually mean much.
[Off-topic] ShadowLea:
a lot of devices dont have w8 drivers, true. Just tried to install them for a HP Laserjet 1018. "available end 2012" Well it is. Hurry up. :rolleyes:

Anyway, popped on the W7 x64 drivers and they work fine.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
My new processor (Phenom ii N970) arrived today. Tearing down my laptop and I just can't seem to figure out how to disconnect my speaker cables (2 and 3 on the diagram). According to the guide I'm using there's a locking latch to be released but I can't figure out where. Anybody want to give me a hint?
[Off-topic] powerpoint45:
Looks like it just pulls out...
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
If it did I'd have just pulled it out. Something seems to be keeping it in place. I suppose it's also possible I'm not using enough force but I'd rather be certain before I damage the speaker cable.

EDIT:Went at it with some pliers and much more force and after wiggling it a bit I managed to get it out. Not sure why even the service guide from Acer says to remove the locking latch when there isn't one.
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Typically its small flip up connectors and I use my fingernails...
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Fantastic. Now I have a stripped screw on my mobo. Any ideas?
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Can I see a pic?
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
It's on the wireless card. Last screw holding the mobo in place. I tried the rubber band trick but couldn't get it to grip.
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
That's the PCI-E WiFi card you shouldn't have to remove that, just unhook the two antennas... are those allen wrench?
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
According to the teardown I'm following here http://www.insidemylaptop.com/disassemble-acer-aspire-5251-5551g-5551-series-laptop/ I have to remove it.

Step 19.
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Sorry then... what type of screws are those? Do you have proper tools?

I would super clue a small allen wrench to it, and get it off like that... cleanup with alcohol, and be careful....
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
It's a Phillips. I have a full kit. I guess I don't have a choice but to try that.
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Just a dab of super glue on the proper tools tip and hold in into the screw long enough to settle... it SHOULD come free...
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
No dice. Threw it back together and gave up.
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Those WiFi screws shouldn't be on very tight...
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
I tried going at it with pliers and got nowhere. I guess I'll just add the $60 from the processor to the "desktop fund".
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Guess I'm lucky then... I only need one screwdriver and my fingernails to get mine apart... Hate the computers the KB has to come off like that...
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
Anyone else out there running an MSI military class mobo?
[Off-topic] Nbsss:
@Quasimodem

Did you set up a ram drive seeing as you've got 32gb of the stuff?

I set mine up just now, moved Temp folder and Chrome cache to a 1gb ram drive...

Chrome is so much faster... you only do web browsing right? you should give it a try if you haven't already :)
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Nah... I bricked my BIOS and GFX card, using the warranty... took a chance I know... When it comes back, I'll mess around with it...
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Could you give me a link to the guides? Maybe I can speed mine up a bit :D.

I did a boo-boo!
[Off-topic] Nbsss:
Just google "sean ssd guide".

I think the site's down atm
[Off-topic] Nbsss:
For those interested in how a ram drive compares to ssd...
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Seems like the real benefit of a RAM drive (besides the speed of course) would be programs that makes tons of small writes that would otherwise shorten the life of an SSD.
[Off-topic] Nbsss:
Yep, i've got it configured with temp files and chrome browser cache - chrome is so damn fast now...
[Off-topic] roofrider:
This one? http://www.overclock.net/t/1156654/seans-windows-7-install-optimization-guide-for-ssds-hdds#

or maybe this one http://www.overclock.net/t/1179518/seans-ssd-buyers-guide-information-thread
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
This^^^^^

+1,000,000,000

Hickory, Dickory, Dox...Snowflake approves of my HOX.... :D
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
What's the big deal? I have w8 looking just like 7. Bye bye metro. All my programs work fine, and my PC starts up in about 12 seconds.:confused:

Easier than it sounds, harder than it looks.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I have Windows 7 looking like Windows 7, and i didn't need to install anything extra to make it happen. :p
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Because this:

Why run a bunch of programs to get it looking like 7 when 7 still has half a decade of support and tons of programs and drivers?
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
You don't have to run extra programs to make it like 7, you actually run less... and 8 took me down to sub 10 second boot times...
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
This again^^^^^

Usually, I agree with you Skinny. This time my opinions on the subject seem to be falling in line with Dirk.

Hickory, Dickory, Dox...Snowflake approves of my HOX.... :D

---------- Post added at 11:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:28 AM ----------

I already have a fast boot time.

Hickory, Dickory, Dox...Snowflake approves of my HOX.... :D
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Each to their own i guess, but i tell you now that people quoting fast boot times don't impress me one iota. I boot my PC from cold maybe once or twice a month, and usually i'm doing something else while it's happening. Otherwise, my PC resumes from sleep in under 5 seconds when i need to use it.

It seems to me that all i hear about Windows 8 is people talking about boot times and what they've installed to make it more like 7. It's not exactly selling me on the idea of upgrading! :D
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
I really wish I could post the one where I'm cussing like the redneck I am.... so this will have to do...

[YOUTUBE]STpBPtb0yCU[/YOUTUBE]

---------- Post added at 10:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:37 AM ----------

It actually is faster... not just boot times... and no extra programs...
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
Meh. Still not upgrading (I really don't consider Win 8 an "upgrade") :rolleyes:

Hickory, Dickory, Dox...Snowflake approves of my HOX.... :D
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
I will agree, it took me probably 2 days to de-8-ify it...
[Off-topic] ironman38102:
I have got a question Guys..

I have a computer With these specs:

Intel Pentium @2.20Ghz

Three Hard Disks Inside each having 101GB

Windows 7

Graphics Card: Intel Chipset Family(Not sure myself! how to know?)

2 GB RAM

Im planning to install Ubuntu 12.10 is it okkay to install it (I mean not enough space)
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
You're asking if 3 HDDs with >100GB each is enough space to install Ubuntu?
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Yeah, I found it. Didn't load, though.

I did a boo-boo!
[Off-topic] Nbsss:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1156654/seans-windows-7-install-optimization-guide-for-ssds-hdds#

See post #3 Specifically
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Man, I must have had some nasty air bubbles in my water cooler. I noticed I was idling at around 40c, but after a complete flush and fill, I'm back down to 28-30c. Perfect.

Easier than it sounds, harder than it looks.
[Off-topic] ironman38102:
Yea but also will it work good in my lousy computer. LOL Cant even play God Of War 2 using PS2 emulator(PCXS2) even after tweaking it properly(DAMN!!!!!)
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Who are you talking to?
[Off-topic] anshad666:
thosiba l740

core i5 second gen

4 gb ram

windows 8/ udundu

planned to load kbundu and backtrack os

and

acer aspire 5920

core 2 duo

2gb ram

windows 7 / windows xp
[Off-topic] _Variable:
linux mint is downloading :3 will use seperate hard drive (internal)

my laptop has 3 hard drives :cool:
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
[YOUTUBE]5hR5YNqE3K8[/YOUTUBE]
[Off-topic] zhanjia:
Intel Core i7 with Crucial DDR3 4GB. A good combo ? I dont really understand if it is. But I aiming an 8GB DDR3

Sent from my WT19i
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Get 8GB if you can.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Hello fellow system builders, do u all use retail/oem versions of win 7/8 ?
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Nope.

Easier than it sounds, harder than it looks.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
So clean install/mobo change workarounds ftw huh!
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
No. Upgrade from 7 to 8 worked just fine. I applied the Win 7 UI, and success.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
No i meant clean installs on a new hdd/ssd, cant do that with the upgrade version..it wont activate. Need to install win 7 first and upgrade to win8 from it...or the registry hack will do it.
[Off-topic] _Variable:
\How do i burn an .iso to a hdd d:\
[Off-topic] Nbsss:
If your referring to the linux Mint iso, you need to burn the iso to a dvd, then boot from the dvd drive - check bios options
[Off-topic] _Variable:
My netbook doesnt have a odd
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Create a bootable usb
[Off-topic] shimp208:
I would check out this guide to creating a bootable usb installation of linux mint:

http://www.accella.net/create-a-linux-mint-12-bootable-usb/

It should work for the latest version of mint as well.
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Used to it would just ask you to insert the disc and prove you have it during clean install...

Not sent from your phone...
[Off-topic] ironman38102:
063_XOBX
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Ubuntu can be run from a flash drive. Your HDD capacity is overkill.

Your "lousy" computer probably won't run anything "well" (at least compared to even a semi-modern computer). The processor is ancient (800mhz FSB and 1mb L2), you've got 2gb DDR2 RAM and probably a 5400RPM HDD.
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
A beast...
[Off-topic] Draciel882:
Hey guys, just bought my grandpa an HP all in one computer with windows 8. Can you tell me how to get the regular win 7 ui so he doesn't have to struggle to adapt? Thanks
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
You've already PMed me about that... check your PM...
[Off-topic] Draciel882:
Sorry, just received it. Thanks.
[Off-topic] FromiOSToAndroid:
Built my rig with an i7 2600k.

Im getting these temps at idle:

All the time its 39 degrees to 45 degrees at idle. At 100% load on prime95, I am getting 85 to 96 degrees.

All are celsius
[Off-topic] the_scotsman:
I tend to disagree. Those specs will run Windows 7 quite nicely. Telling him to go Sandy bridge is just overkill.

My laptop is only running an i7 Q820 and runs Windows 7/Windows 8 superbly. Prior to this I was runing a Core2Duo laptop that handled Windows 7 flawlessly.

The main thing I suggest for Windows 7/Windows 8 is SSD. This has a HUGE impact on performance. Maybe 4GB RAM instead of 2 wold also help a little.
[Off-topic] iok1:
What good desktop pc can i get for around 300$? (I'm serious :( )

Sent from my jelly bean
[Off-topic] Theonew:
The one this guy got: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYucqrfyEGo&feature=youtube_gdata_player (check the description).
[Off-topic] TheMuffStuff:
You can buy mine :D
[Off-topic] MaBlo:
Start with a Celeron G530 CPU and a B75 motherboard and then go from there.
[Off-topic] FromiOSToAndroid:
I have a b75 mobo, i7 2600k and 8 gigs of ram, nd ab HIS 6950.

Whaddaya guys think?
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
It'll work, but you may not be able to overclock with that mobo.

Sent from your mom.
[Off-topic] PoorCollegeGuy:
Two words bro, Newegg Refurbished. You can find some amazing stuff there. I got a quad core AMD A6, 4G RAM, 500GB HDD, Radeon HD 6520G for $350 (marked down from $600...woot!). It's not an amazing laptop by any stretch, but it's certainly better than what you're looking at there for only an extra $50.

You can get a $500-$700 laptop at half price if you look around long enough. I got this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834101290 to use as a secondary computer (on which I run Linux)...and I couldn't be happier about it :)

Here's a link for their current refurbished stock:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&N=100006740 4016&IsNodeId=1&name=Refurbished

The only problem is that these are refurbished (read: used) so there's some cosmetic wear and tear...but seriously, who wouldn't take a scratch on the top of the laptop for a $250 discount?

Worst case, though, scotsman is right up there. The specs on that $300 Lenovo will run Windows 7 just fine (yknow, just don't try playing Crysis on it ;) ). Hell, Netbooks with 1.6GHz Atom processors and 1GB of RAM can run Windows 7 pretty well :p http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215262
[Off-topic] FromiOSToAndroid:
Get all the parts from Craigslist. Problem solved
[Off-topic] JakeOcn:
My brother needs a laptop really bad, his laptop got stolen, he is an architecture student, so the more ram the better and a good gpu helps a lot, but unfortunately I don't have too much money, what's the best laptop that I can get for his needs with around $600-700? Laptop that got stolen had 16gb ram but I don't remember how much it was

Was taking a look to amazon a 4gb ram computer was $600 =(
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Post up your SuperPI times.

Run the 1M test and see how fast your PC subsystem is. Simples!

That was done just now on my work PC. (Core2Duo @ 3.0Ghz 4GB RAM)

My home PC completes the test in 9.5 seconds. I've run it on every build i've ever done, going all the way back to my Pentium 4 3.2Ghz EE. (~40s). My old AMD FX-55 did it in ~30s, first C2Duo ~20s, first C2Quad ~ 16s.

It's an old test and only single threaded so it'll only show the performance of one core, although you can run an instance on each core concurrently by setting affinity in Task manager. (Four cores running four instances should show the same time as one instance on one core, or be close anyway).

I've attached the zip, but if you'd rather download it yourselves the source is here:

http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/366/

Just a bit of fun!
[Off-topic] heinrichkaiser:
Mine system properties

Intel Celeron 410M Processor @ 1.4GHz

1.25 GB RAM
[Off-topic] Dirk:
That may well be the slowest time we get today, although that does make it more interesting. We should try to find the fastest and slowest times! Break out your hardware, your windows 98 Beige boxes, and give it a run!

It reminds me that i did run it on an old work PC that was so old, slow and bogged down with bloat that it took several minutes for the test to complete!
[Off-topic] K.A.:
Mine took 14.475 seconds...
[Off-topic] heinrichkaiser:
I want to upgrade but i cant find something that suits me.. :(
[Off-topic] Dirk:
What would you be using it for primarily? Is portability a factor? Personally i would never buy a Laptop as the trade off with mobility is that every single aspect of the computer is a compromise. There's simply more bang for your buck with a Desktop, and if you're willing to build yourself there are ways to do it at bargaintastic prices.

For example, i just sold the leftovers of my old build for £100, which included a Dell 2407WFP 24" S-PVA Monitor, Coolermaster Stacker Case, Seasonic 600W PSU, Intel QX9650, Asus Mobo, 4GB RAM, Noctua HSF and an Optical Drive.

That's basically an entire system in itself for a small fraction of the price of a new Laptop or Desktop. It pays to hunt for bargains.
[Off-topic] heinrichkaiser:
Actually portability matters a lot to me.. I travel a lot. And need a laptop around me.. I will be doing CAD work mainly. Sometimes compiling ROMs and some gaming(mostly NFS, CoD and Diablo). I want a full HD screen and the screen size should be 14"-16". A good graphics card is a must. I was going to buy an ASUS N55SL but then someone told me that 2nd Gen i7 processors DO NOT support more than 8GB RAM so I didn't buy it.. Now I cant find anything which suits me.

I am looking for ASUS, HP or Sony.. Others can be considered..My budget is 70k INR (approx - $1200)

At the moment I'm thinking about this- - http://www.sony.co.in/product/svs15115fn - what is your opinion on this..?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Expensive for what you get. I would start looking in the second hand market. Again, you'll get more bang for your buck if you buy used. If reliability is an issue just remember that you don't have to just part with your cash the minute someone shoves their used laptop into your hands. Take time to inspect it and even run a Boot Disk suite of testing tools on it until you're happy that it's in good condition. (There's software around that's perfect for that).
[Off-topic] heinrichkaiser:
the place where i live 95% of the laptop sales are for the 25k-40k price range. and i don't want to buy a second hand product. even a single scratch on any techy product i own makes me cry.. :(
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Could you PM me that too, please? Thanks!

I did a boo-boo!
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
I'll PM you my gtalk instead...
[Off-topic] Draciel882:
Okay now I have a new question. The sales person at future shop said I can't put windows 7 on this computer because the OS isn't on the HDD, its on the motherboard. Now I know lots about computers so I thought to myself "listen to the crap coming from her mouth" now I'm wondering if she's telling the truth or if thats even possible. Enlighten me please follow computer peoples. Thanks.
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
LOLOLOLOLOLOL.... She may be talking about secure boot, which is in the BIOS, but can be disabled...
[Off-topic] Draciel882:
Now I thought she was blowing smoke out her ass. Thanks for clearing that up lol
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
Okay. Finally checked one of my games. I have 2033 running at 1680x1050 in very high smoothly. Didn't check frame rate. So for cheap parts, this setup isn't too bad.

Athlon 2 x4 645 3.49 GHz

8gb ram

2x gtx 560 oc'ed and monitored though afterburner

Win 8 x64
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Not bad at all man...
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
You should've asked her what model mobo has >25gb storage built in to even have 7 on it.
[Off-topic] Draciel882:
Yeah she was dumb lol

New question! I have 3 HDDs, all 1TB. One has Win7, one has Win8 and the other has Ubuntu 12.04. I never installed a separate bootloader to boot in to each of them, I just went to my BIOS and chose which disk to boot from. All of them booted just fine until a couple weeks ago. My Ubuntu HDD won't boot at all. It kept having system errors when it did boot but they didn't effect anything so I just ignored them. Now I don't know if those relate to each other but it won't boot. I've tried unplugging all the drives except the Ubuntu one but my mobo still spits out that there isn't a proper boot device blah blah blah. So my question is, does anyone know why it won't boot or how to fix it. And if I chose to reinstall Ubuntu, can I just install over top of the old one instead of having to redownload all my apps and resync all my repositories and update all my stuff and what not or do I need to start over? Thanks a lot.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
For a boot error like that making a fresh Ubuntu partition on the same drive than migrating data over is the way to go IMO.
[Off-topic] Nbsss:
Could i trouble you for the guide also? If it's not too big you could post it here as i'm sure many others are interested after seeing your vid :laugh:
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Although my copy of 8 is legit the software I used to enable the 7 UI back is not... and it doesn't even have a name... Its written in Korean with an English option... So unfortunately I cant post it here... I don't even know how I found it... It was about 2 days of trying different start menu programs before I stumbled on it... I have no clue what it does but it puts the 7 UI back with an option on the desktop right click menu to switch back and forth between 7 and Metro... Everything looks exactly 7... start menu, the orb, windows explorer, everything... and I followed seans windows 8 optimization guide...

I'd like to stop talking about how I restored the 7 UI its nothing genius on my part just a toolkit I found... I'm sorry I can't help by posting it...

Not sent from your phone...
[Off-topic] Nbsss:
K thanks, Sean made a windows 8 guide? Awesome!!! :D
[Off-topic] slow_DC4:
I bought an evga gtx560ti the other week. This week, the 660 non ti went on sale. I was wondering if I should exchange it or overclock my current card?

I have an i5 processor if that matters.

As for what games I'm going to play, I haven't thought much about it.

Thanks in advance.
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Overclock vs. Non-overclock? Non wins. But of course, your budget makes a big difference.
[Off-topic] slow_DC4:
They're both around the same price. So I should go for the 660?
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Yes... and it's also easily overclockable...
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
What he said. If you can, you should definitely get it.
[Off-topic] slow_DC4:
Alright, thanks. I was able to exchange the 560ti for the 660.
[Off-topic] Nbsss:
I just recently did a clean install of windows 7 on my new ssd and installed all the relevant drivers, programs, moved my docs, games etc.

I'm planning to upgrade to windows 8 soon, should i do a clean install also? or would i be alright to install whilst keeping everything intact? would it make a difference (eg. more stable? compatibility issues? better for ssd?)

Also what program do you recommend for backing up windows - os, files and all, in case i want to revert back to win7

One more thing, i've installed most of my programs on the 2nd hdd, would i still be able to run them ok if install win8 on the primary (ssd)? Just unplug 2nd hdd, install win8, replug, and good to go? or would i need to reinstall?

Thanks for your input!
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Clean install is always better, gets rid of unnecessary files.

Cloning, I hear, is often done with Norton Ghost.

2nd HDD should be safe.

:)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Bought myself a Spyder 4 to calibrate my U2711. It took five minutes and now all my colour managed apps, including MPC-HC which i use for video playback, look perfect!

If anyone here is using a good quality IPS screen, especially if it's wide-gamut, i would highly recommend calibrating it properly. The difference is amazing!
[Off-topic] Nbsss:
Thanks bro.

What do u mean by "gets rid of unnecessary files"? I have a clean install of win7 that's only a few days old...?
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Just because 7 needs something doesn't necessarily mean 8 does. Therefore, unnecessary.
[Off-topic] ScatteredHell:
Yo, guys.

a friend of mine asked what should he buy, especially for gaming.

PS3 or PC ? what are ur opinions?
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
Does he plan on doing anything else??? Ps3 is a solid gaming platform with entertainment center abilities. A computer can be built for anything, but can come at a price. I went with both.

Sent from a Horny Pink Pony
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Though a gaming rig may be more expensive it is infinitely more useful than a game console that's approaching the end of it's life.
[Off-topic] LoopDoGG79:
I recently installed Ubuntu to mainly compile a ROM from source. Then I discovered mint. I've read from many different places its better. Is mint really that much better then Ubuntu?
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Better is subjective. You could just as easily argue that RedHat, Fedora, or any of the other dozens of distros is better than another.
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Yeah, but I guess it still has some W7 files?
[Off-topic] LoopDoGG79:
Thanks, what's your personal preference?
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
If you're new to Linux, Ubuntu all the way. It doesn't matter what distro you use as long as you have Java, Eclipse and the Android SDK.
[Off-topic] InfinityFTW:
I would recommend mint. It is based on Ubuntu, and have some nice themeing and more useful apps preinstalled. You can also easily get the Ubuntu Software Center via a deb (iirc) file
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
I ran both but liked Mint with Cinnamon better... very easy...