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[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
So tonight I tried to install Ubuntu 13.04 for the last time on my PC alongside windows 8 I installed it like every time before nothing special really except maybe doing it without downloading the updates like I used to before (though I think I tried that before but it didn't work too) so after it was done I restarted and finally for the first time ever GRUB works correctly and it gave me the option to choose between Ubuntu and windows 8

I don't why or how did this happen as I didn't do anything special,maybe windows 8 gets along better than 7 maybe I had to completely had to format my HDD and install windows first then Ubuntu but honestly I don't give a f*** about it it finally worked like it should and that's all that matters
[Off-topic] Hidden Username:
It works because at one point the partition table has been updated to GPT or MBR and this time it recognised it.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
I'm just glad that it works
[Off-topic] Hidden Username:
Take it like this--Comparing 3DS max and Blender is like comparing a Smart Car and a Marauder armored vehicle. 3DS Max has about every single customisation feature you can think of, and blender has a portion of it. You CAN get work done in blender and 3DS max, but 3DS max is much more user friendly(and way more powerful like I said). Anyway, if you are a student you can get 3DS max for free so 3DS Max is a no brainer. Plus Autodesk's support is awesome (Y)
[Off-topic] commencal661:
Removing swap partition in Linux Mint. Yay or Nay? Also, what are the pros/cons of doing it?
[Off-topic] smgdev:
If you have enough ram, you can decrease the swappiness value. But I don't know there is a value for it in linux mint. It will increase performance.

But if you don't have enough ram, don't do it.

http://askubuntu.com/questions/103915/how-do-i-configure-swappiness
[Off-topic] commencal661:
I've got 8GB. Is that enough?
[Off-topic] smgdev:
Yeah look at this, this should be useful.

http://askubuntu.com/questions/103915/how-do-i-configure-swappiness
[Off-topic] replica9000:
How large is your swap partition? I would leave it active and just set swappiness to 0. With 8GBs of RAM, you might never touch the swap partition though. If that's the case, you could probably re-use the disk space for something else.
[Off-topic] commencal661:
Thanks!

the size of swap is 8,5GB. I'll try your suggestion
[Off-topic] replica9000:
That's a bit much for swap. I believe the recommended at one time was to have a swap partition that was half of your physical RAM. How much free space is on your root partition? You could create a swap file, maybe 2GB, instead of having a huge partition that could be put to better use.
[Off-topic] Hidden Username:
No matter what the RAM, 1GB is WAYY More than enough
[Off-topic] happymfeet:
Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy a laptop mostly for school work and casual Internet browsing. Don't really think I'll be doing much else on here. I'll leave the gaming to the PS4 when it comes out. :cool: So I was wondering if you all had any suggestions as to which laptop to purchase? Budget isn't really a problem as I'll be paying for it myself. But I would like to keep it around $500, I'm willing to go above if it's really worth it but not if I don't have to. Can anybody point me out in the right direction? Thanks.
[Off-topic] Sparx639:
Try an HP envy laptop, those are great laptops. Its not a 2k gaming laptop, but they're decently portable and high performance

Sent from my sock drawer
[Off-topic] heavy_metal_man:
What's everyone's opinion on the nvidia gtx 780 2gb graphics card? Need a new one to play nice with my I5 processor (3ghz 4core) and 8gb ram. Found one for around the £220 mark, has 2 fans on it as well and not the one fan models I've seen. Anyone want to weigh in? :)
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: page 666!! :cool:

Sent? Nee, verzonde jonge! Van mijne Nexus 7! Verrekte kut!
[Off-topic] heavy_metal_man:
The number of the beast!!! :cool:
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
Hell yea! \M/

Money talks? All my money ever says is goodbye!
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Which manufacturer? Not all are great.
[Off-topic] heavy_metal_man:
Not 100% sure, will reply when I'm out of work.
[Off-topic] mfsr98:
What would you guys recommend for a gaming ~300€ build? I'm thinking of using the AMD Athlon X4 750K because I think for this budget is perfect. I don't know much about graphics card models though, so that's where I need help :) Oh, and motherboard too :p Tnx :)
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
I wouldn't recommend a gaming build with that low a budget. If you insist I'd say to spend more on the processor to get an APU with decent dedicated graphics.
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
ok! I got all the parts :3 and I went with the diablotek evo case, cool looking thing for 27 bucks

http://i.imgur.com/gVT3kAY.jpg

I derped theres thermal paste already on the stock fan
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
There's no 780 with 2GB only 3GB and even if it's a used one it can't be that cheap you may however be looking at a used 770 or a new 760 which both have 2GB

For gaming...not really I'd look into the A10-6800k APU which is gonna be better

+1
[Off-topic] heavy_metal_man:
You are quite right sir, it is a 760. Found the Link here http://www.cclonline.com/product/11...5-PCI-E-3-0-2-x-DVI-HDMI-DisplayPort/VGA1718/

That's the man there :)
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Cringe for cheaping out on the case...
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
when there is a 300 dollar budget sadly something has to be. I wasnt gonna get a 350W psu, 2gb of ram or a fx quad core for a nice case

plus they can be easily changed so :P

and its a wayyy better case then this pos
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
ok im having issues I have the GA-78LMT-USB3 rev 5.0 and its saying that i need a bios update to enable the fx cpu. well on the gigabyte page there is a cpu list and says its enabled in the first release of the bios. I have 1600mhz ram. is the ram causing the issues of it not even showing anything on the screen? the dude at the store said oh yea it will work... well its not working D:< if that could be the main issue then ill return the ram and get ddr3-1333. lol im not gonna listen to those sales reps cause they dont know wjat they are talking about
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
All it required was a Google search to confirm that your mobo doesn't support anything faster than 1333.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128504
[Off-topic] happymfeet:
Thanks alot I'll definitely look into those. Anybody else have any suggestions?
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Any laptop at all is suitable for browsing the internet or school. You either need to come up with more specific needs or just bite the bullet and make the decision yourself.
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
True. Hope you're happy with it :).
[Off-topic] :
Installing Linux Mint with Cinnamon :p [MENTION=2696608]FlyGurl[/MENTION] Cinnamon users unite!

However, wishing even more now that I didn't buy a 120GB SSD to use as my C drive, and my Linux drive. That was just really derpy. Should buy a 1TB HDD soon.
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
My hp has a 128gb (160 actually but only 128 is usable apparently) ssd and a 500gb hdd

(Also core i7 and 8GB RAM)

I have dual boot and have windoze taking 80GB on the ssd and mint taking 48gb on the ssd, the hdd is split evenly at 250GB a piece.

I run the os'es from the ssd (obviously) and in mint I build (I have a build environment setup to build from slimbean source) on the hdd.

I also have a 4GB swap partition (so the above numbers are off by just a bit).

I currently do not have ccache setup. I need to read up on it some more so I feel comfortable setting it up.

I like cinnamon and don't understand the hate it gets

Credit to [MENTION=2624398]Quasimodem[/MENTION] for his help in setting the above all up...
[Off-topic] matgras:
i have elementary os on a 80 gb 5400 rpm hdd and i;m having a hard time filling it up to 10 gb,

also sadz to quasi
[Off-topic] domini99:
My Windows installation crashed on my laptop.

I want to step over to Linux.

I like very graphical and fancy things, anybody know a very fancy Linux distro with transparency and other cool stuff?

Don't say ubuntu, i want something different than stock ubuntu.
[Off-topic] :
Man, I did something stupid. I didn't change my partition table from GPT to MBR, therefore I can't boot into GRUB, to go into my Mint installation.

I know I can change it, but I don't want to have to reinstall Windows and Mint again.

Will changing my BIOS settings so that Legacy goes first help me, or am I stuck?

I might have to use virtualisation software to use Mint, I guess.

Man that was dumb. If only I had known about changing my partition table when building this PC.
[Off-topic] matgras:
Kubuntu, a Ubuntu based distro with KDE; the most fancy 3d animations flashy thing, but still fast and beautiful
[Off-topic] :
Linux Mint with Cinammon, then download a theme and set it in the Cinnamon settings.
[Off-topic] domini99:
mmmhhh i looked some screenshots, looks really nice!

Gonna try it right away.
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
On my ssd mint only takes up about 10gb and that's WITH the gazillion themes, wallpapers, pics, and other random cr@p taking up space. :p:D

I build for several devices (d2 and jflte being the main ones, but I've built for the n7100, i9300 and mako as well)

Can take up as much as 45GB on the 250gb hdd, but when I make clean (which I do often) it goes back down to 25GB or so.....

Also, don't worry about Quasi. He will persevere. ;)
[Off-topic] replica9000:
You'd like the KDE 4 desktop.
[Off-topic] :
I see a brick in your future.
[Off-topic] replica9000:
Why do you say that? KDE will do what he wants, and is supposed to be the easiest desktop to transition to after Windows, supposedly. I used it for quite some time and can't complain about it.
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
Current mint setup

I likes it. :D:cool:
[Off-topic] replica9000:
Are those Conky widgets?
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
[MENTION=3499517]Wolf Pup[/MENTION] you are correct. :D:cool:

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Yes. :D
[Off-topic] domini99:
Woa! Thats awesome!

What did you use?

And.. i dont really like KDE 4, its not about fancy animations, its about fancy interface, i dont think kde4 looks very fancy... just my opinion.
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
Er....conky.

Plus docky and a random grey wallpaper
[Off-topic] matgras:
why the hate to kde?

it's the best if you want fancy stuff
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
No hate, but I like (and am known for it around here) throwing bricks. ;):rolleyes:

Also, I haz a fancy desktop. :D:thumbup::cool:
[Off-topic] replica9000:
I'm not getting the brick reference...

I'm not using the KDE desktop anymore, but there are some KDE apps I cannot find a good replacement for, such as Dolphin and K3B.
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
I'm known for throwing bricks at people. :rolleyes:

You've been officially "bricked". :p

Consider yourself a part of a big group here in ot. :cool:
[Off-topic] replica9000:
My Fluxbox.

http://replica9000.bizland.com/linux/debian/screenshots/snapshot78.png
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
Nice!

I have yet to configure fluxbox. :o:what:
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
Slow download is....slooooow :eek::eek:
[Off-topic] mfsr98:
I forgot to mention I already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse and I have a case that probably works (let's pretend it does for this budget :p)
[Off-topic] :
Oh it's not slow, it just started.

See?
[Off-topic] matgras:
i have a more minimalistic desktop instead of fancy moving things,

^^^^^^ screenshot
[Off-topic] domini99:
I just had dinner, now started with installing linux mint.

My hard drive is formatted anyway, because i tried to reinstall windows 7 first time, but the installer didn't work...
[Off-topic] moparfreak426:
Can anyone in here help me out with some VB.net?

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Still not doable (at least in any way worth doing). You're left with $400 to buy all of the most expensive parts of the computer, what you have is small potatoes.
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
Maybe I like fancy moving things. :rolleyes::what:
[Off-topic] domini99:
Okay, now looking for some cool things to make it look real fancy

how it looks like right now:
[Off-topic] :
Now that's awesome.
[Off-topic] domini99:
Lol im still using Blender.

Anyone knows how i can make my windows black in Linux Mint Cinnamon?
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
If you can squeeze a bit more money for a good 760 that would be better,the best 760 models are the Gigabyte windforce,MSI HAWK,MSI gaming they would be much better for OCing and cooling

I have the windforce one and it's the best cooler I've seen on a video card before ;)
[Off-topic] heavy_metal_man:
Thanks for the advice man :)
[Off-topic] matgras:
Maybe I like the terminal :cool:
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Sooo how do you customize Ubuntu like dat?

Also how can I install apps manually in Ubuntu without the software center?I need to install the nvidia drivers for Ubuntu
[Off-topic] heavy_metal_man:
So how about this one http://www.cclonline.com/category/430/PC-Components/Graphics-Cards/search/gtx-760/

Or if I can afford it this one http://www.cclonline.com/product/12...X-760-4GB-OC-Windforce-Graphics-Card/VGA1841/? :)
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
This looks very good

http://www.cclonline.com/product/11...DDR5-1085MHz-2x-DVI-DisplayPort-HDMI/VGA1676/

The 4GB 760 is worthless with the 256bit memory interface it won't probably use it so save money and stick with the 2GB version

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:'(
[Off-topic] heavy_metal_man:
I suspected as much, thanks for your input!
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Really like it myself, the plugins make it even better!
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Good luck,the MSI ones are awesome ;)
[Off-topic] matgras:
That "Ubuntu" were other distro's

Manually installing can you do by opening a terminal and typing "sudo apt-get install <package-name>"

Or in case you mean installing .deb files, you'll need "gdebi"

You can easily install drivers using the built in "driver manager"
[Off-topic] replica9000:
Nvidia drivers should be available through the package manager (software center)
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
I like (and use) both. :rolleyes::D:cool:
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Ya I know about the apt-get install command and the software center and the driver's manager but currently my PC is offline so I need to download the drivers on my phone,transfer them to my PC,install manually

So how do I do that?
[Off-topic] matgras:
Download the .deb file on your phone, put it on your PC and doubleclick it
[Off-topic] replica9000:
http://packages.ubuntu.com/

Search for the packages you need, download them, then

dpkg -i <name of package> <name of package>

If it complains of missing dependencies, get those the same way.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Thanks I'm now scrolling through the all packages webpage for 5 minutes (literally) and I'm still at the letter g :/
[Off-topic] replica9000:
Did you use the search function? I searched "nvidia". and found what I needed right there...
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
There's a search button O_o
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
*facepalm*

Edit:thanks I found it,now I'll search for the I should download

Edit:I have no idea which one to download?
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
Alright there may be an easy answer to this question but.. I have got the ddr3-1333 ram and it doesnt boot but i was thinking on this page,

http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4602#bios

it shows a bios update. I assumed that this is the version that came with the mobo and it should work with the fx well still doesnt work lol. So should I grab my friends phenom to see if i can update the bios to that version? Or should I just see if i can swap that motherboard for something else
[Off-topic] Hidden Username:
No brainer, use your friend's phenom. That mobo is nice and it would be hell of a pain in the butt to return and replace
[Off-topic] bbanana:
Celeron D430

Gigabyte P43-S3L

4GB RAM

Vga : Sapphire HD 7950

Psu: Seasonic 850 HT

Mo: Lenovo 15"

Sent from phone's neighbor wife at dreaming place
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
I think you have a serious bottleneck there
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
This so harrrrd.
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
me and my friend got it to work!

the diablotek fans are loud so ill have to replace those sometime later but woot
[Off-topic] roofrider:
The official page said it needed a bios update, anyway glad to see you sorted it [MENTION=2641020]T10NAZ[/MENTION]. Sad you had to replace the ram, it would've been possible for you to have used the 1600 itself with a little bit of overclocking.

Do you have a discrete card or are you planning on buying one? The X4 750k/760k are all APUs with their integrated graphics disabled, so if you'll be using a discrete card then get the 760k (it should only cost a tiny bit more than the 750k).

If you're not buying a card or if it's not fitting into your budget then get the A10 6800k and be done with it. (remember to buy high speed ram though)
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
yea man I saw that I could have ran with that corsair ballistix after i returned them :/ but anyways so extremely happy its up. Any suggestions on some hdd's? atm im using a hitachi 300gb 2.5" :P it works but its not the best. I am also looking at the gtx 650, my friend has that and that thing rocks he shown me that he can play battlefield 3 on ultra O.o
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I always go for Seagate HDDs, dunno much about the other companies. Western Digital is good, WD Black especially, comes with a longer warranty too i think.

As for the gpu, you get what you pay for.

650Ti Boost>HD7790~650Ti>HD7770>650~HD7750

I would say 7790 is more bang for buck, but if you can afford the 650Ti boost then go for it! Also if possible get the 2GB variant of whichever card you choose.

What's your PSU model again?
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
Antec strictly power? 450W
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I think that should be good upto 650 Ti boost. :good: Maybe even a HD7850!

Btw, the model is VP450. ;)
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
sweet! :D
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
You were very right, I would think :P.
[Off-topic] bbanana:
no, it's ok with me :D
[Off-topic] :
Bump
[Off-topic] Devildog78965:
Try dis http://m.itworld.com/software/31933...tu-1210-or-1204?mm_ref=https://www.google.com

Sent form my CM 10.2 S4!
[Off-topic] ACHILLES R32:
Had to clean my desktop , took it out on the deck and used a PC vac. Now its nice and clean here are some pics

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
I see a GTX 660ti in there,what are the other specs?
[Off-topic] ACHILLES R32:
3570k, CM 212 evo, 16gb corsair vengeance low profile, Samsung 840 pro 256GB, WD 500GB for steam

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Nice :thumbup:
[Off-topic] codenation:
what do u do with all that RAM?
[Off-topic] Sparx639:
You fill it!

Sent from my sock drawer
[Off-topic] veeman:
Sell it and buy Oreos.
[Off-topic] :
Guys can someone give me a help to install ubuntu. I want to remove windows completely. Read ubuntu website its clear though a friend was telling that we require to mount some partitions and some unknown stuff
[Off-topic] Devildog78965:
Go to ubuntu.com download Ubuntu for your select CPU x86 or x64 then burn to a DVD or put on a USB insert the media into the PC and boot off it and follow the settings in the installer enjoy :)

Sent from my CM 10.2 S4!
[Off-topic] codenation:
what process (aside from socks.exe in conjuction with whatevercolor.dll) needs 16GB :)
[Off-topic] :
Thanks fr your reply.

I already downloaded it x64

My question is like i use pen drive to boot it up then is any partition mounting required
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
I have a better question for you

WHY ARE U SPAMMING IN OT?
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Why would it require a hard disk partition if you're running it from a USB? I don't see how there's anything unclear there.
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
Guys, I have a Sony VAIO VGN-FS640/W. Its my Nephews computer. I know the laptop its like 10+years old, but it stopped working during a playback of a movie, and of course kids hit things when they don't work. So, he banged it the computer, and all of sudden the image and the whole laptop freezes. The screen just starts showing lines. After that he disconnected and now it turns on, but the screen is completely black. Its shows the Caps Lock, Number Lock, and Scroll Lock lights on, although they weren't previously on. I tried connecting the laptop via a VGA cable to a external monitor but it doesn't seem to detect it. Please help me. Any ideas or cures??????????????:(:(
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
If it doesnt detect external monitor, the VGA card is probably dead. Time for a replacement..
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
What about the included monitor? How do I fix that?
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
Let me rephrase that: the laptop is probably dead (the VGA card will give signals to the fixed laptop screen and the external VGA port)

Money talks? All my money ever says is goodbye!
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
OK, thanks I thought you meant only the external screen. Again sorry for asking were in what part can I find the VGA card? I am sorry but I am a complete noob when it comes to hardware. Also is the VGA card like the graphics card? I Googled VGA card and Graphics cards show up.
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
Yes, it is indeed the graphics card. And unfortunatly it is integrated into the laptops mainboard. So it is not replaceable. Trust me, I know :p

Money talks? All my money ever says is goodbye!
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
So, I would I have to buy a new main board? Or you can't use the laptop any more?
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
If you can find an other board, you can try to replace it. But you will be better of if you buy an other laptop. Face it, its dead :p

Money talks? All my money ever says is goodbye!
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
OK, so does replacing require soldiering?
[Off-topic] Devildog78965:
Not usually but it will require a lot of work and the price of the motherboard alone is most likely the price of a new laptop.

Sent from my CM 10.2 S4!
[Off-topic] Sparx639:
Videoediting.exe or extremegaming.exe or build/envsetup.sh

Sent from my sock drawer
[Off-topic] :
Can someone pls help??
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Have u tried deleting all partitions & starting from scratch??

"why do we fall, bruce?

so that we can pick ourselves up."
[Off-topic] :
Yes ofcourse i deleted all partition. Even i tried installing on whole of harddisk and even partitioned and did it bt same error doesnt let it proceed

:confused:
[Off-topic] :
Just get a new laptop (you can get deals) cos it beats replacing the main board. You'll probably break it more by doing that.

Sent from my iDroid
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
Delete everything, select unallocated space and click next. Should work. It will automaticly create a 100mb boot partition, and use the rest of the disk as c:/

Works for me, every time. If not, what's the error?

Money talks? All my money ever says is goodbye!
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
What thermal paste do you guys use? I am debating between Arctic Silver 5 and IC Diamond 7 to replace the amd stuff that I messed up when removing the fx fan to update the mobo
[Off-topic] codenation:
maybe your no giving enough money :)

gus you could use your laptop for some art work
[Off-topic] wolfen69:
From post #7 in this thread:

What's up with that?

Btw, I have a Dell Latitude E5520 laptop running Ubuntu Gnome 13.04

2nd gen i5 cpu

4gb RAM

Intel Graphics 3000

Nothing super special, but works well.
[Off-topic] codenation:
Depending on your laptop you may be able to reinstall windows thru your hidden recovery partition by pressing Alt+F10

at POST

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it might, i know hidownload platinum and Autotune both give me the BSOD

but your welcome to try, i was tempted to think windows is a virus but i guess its not http://www.ahajokes.com/com007.html
[Off-topic] :
Hey i got the same error as in screenshot. I was booting it via pendrive. Is that the problem? Or else dvd required?
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
In the first post, when the phuck did I ever write that????:confused::confused::confused: