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[Off-topic] bbrad:
I'm just saying what I've read from overclock.net apparently the 680 is better but who knows both of them is powerfully and the memory depends on the manufacturing there's even 4gb versions of the 680
[Off-topic] MarcquisDale:
There's also a 4gb 680 in case no one knows
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
VRAM doesn't really matter, generally. Also, the performance boost that a 4GB 680 gets seems to be minimal, according to an article I read.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
so what the gtx 680 is better or the ati 7970 god this is confusing it's like macs vs pcs and android vs ios i feel like it's never gonna end :confused: :confused: :confused:
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Android beats iOS imo. That clear as day as for the video cards both are gonna be beasts dude you'll be happy with either one and both allow you to add a 2nd card for crossfire/sli
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
ok so i have another question does it depend on manufacturer i mean is there a real difference between the nvidia and gigabyte and asus gtx 680 and if so which one is better :confused:

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ya i know android always wins i meant the fight it self:p and i wanna pick the better one because i want it to be future proof meaning that i would be happy with it for at least 4 years:D
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Nvidia has a little better drivers in my opinion also nvidia has physx just look it up its amazing
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
ok thanks then i will stick with 680:good:
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Just make your gonna like it :D
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Even with the limited memory bus width and it being a 2 GB card, I love my 680. Works nicely for triple-screen gaming, too :D.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
i'm sure i'm only gonna use it for 1 screen only but thanks for the info
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
I use afterburner to track the temps and oc on my sli setup. Works really well and can have profiles set for different usage if you plan on going the oc route. I believe it's on the 3dguru website. Single screen 47" at 720p isn't too bad either.
[Off-topic] wonderdroid87:
8-8-8-24 latency 16GB-Kit Corsair Vengeance Schwarz 1866MHZ so good?
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
I knew that... You wanted reasons for a 680, no? Well, you got some...
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
Try for 2400 MHz. Around the same price or cheaper.
[Off-topic] bbrad:
You can't notice a difference past 1600 the only thing that changes is benchmarks the only real performance you would get is out of a apu and that's because the GPU uses the physical ram as memory
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
That's the case in any non-dedicated graphics system.
[Off-topic] :
Just to be sure, what's an APU and SLI?

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[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
What is a google? Is it 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000?
[Off-topic] :
Sowwy. A lmgtfy would be much funnier though.

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[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
The fact that you've heard of lmgtfy is exactly why it wouldn't be funny.
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
If the person is going to oc, pushing fsb up, a higher rated ram might last longer is my theory. Also, it is cheaper than 1866 in some recent look throughs. Might also help in the future proof area with newer stuff later in the year and beginning next year.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
ok guys one more question which one is better the gigabyte windforce OC 680 or just the normal nvidia 680 and also what is the gddr5 Vram do and is it always better to have more i mean is 4 gigs of it that better than the 2gigs model:confused:
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
The Gigabyte Windforce 680 OC comes with an OC'ed Core Clock of 1071 MHz with a Memory Clock of 1502 MHz and the regular nVidia 680 comes with a 1006 MHz+ Core Clock and 1502 MHz Memory Clock, the + meaning you can OC it on your own using the software of your choice...

GDDR5 means Graphics Double Data Rate, version 5, it is standard in today's cards, and more is better...
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
You lied.

I count 4.
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
LMAO :p
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
haha sorry for that but i count two as i see that the 2nd,3rd and 4th are related to the same point but i won't disappoint so here are the 2 remaining questions:p

1:is 4 gigs version of the gtx 680 a lot better or is it a small difference

2:what does gddr5 generally do

now that's a total of 4:D

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i know this is a stupid question but what does that mean:silly:
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
Ddr5 has a faster read rate. Since it's standard, not a big worry on getting a new cars without it. And he answered that and your other question previously, more is better for the amount of ram.
[Off-topic] Sparx639:
The higher amount of graphics memory is only necessary if your are using more than one monitor, even 2gb of memory is decent for multi monitor setups. 4gb is monstrous
[Off-topic] roofrider:
QFT. 4 gigs for 1 monitor is beyond overkill.

Also WB [MENTION=2624398]Quasimodem[/MENTION] :p
[Off-topic] domini99:
64 mb handled my dual-monitor already :rolleyes:

Sent from my bigger sending thing..

How funny this cheap tablet is so powerfull!
[Off-topic] Sparx639:
Yeah, but are you able to play any games with it?
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
ok i know this gonna sound odd but can you hook up one monitor to 2 gtx 680s:eek:
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Um what why how you are misinformed.

Edit: SLI 680s, connect a monitor to one of them, they will still do the processing for your PC... What'd you think, everything gets sent to the screen immediately?
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Wait, are you looking into buying 2 680s?
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
This. Titan?
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
i'm still thinking about it but ya as i want the maximum future profness i can get for the next five years:good:

sorry for my silly questions:eek: but i only started looking up this stuff a month ago because i just can't stand my 6 year old core2due and 2GB ddr2 ram any more:mad: that's why i'm upgrading and thanks for your help and i would appreciate it if you could help me choose the mobo too:fingers-crossed:

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does it provide the same power as 2 gtx 680
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Mobo and CPU first, build around it. But GPU can't really hurt.

Anyway: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=titan+vs+sli+680 ;)
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
ok thanks for your help and really appreciate it:highfive:
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
If by "handled" you meant display static images.
[Off-topic] hiu115:
Intel HDs only display 64mb of memory by default, but then it supports 2 monitors, which might be strong enough to make it a stop-motion

Day walker, night stalker
[Off-topic] v3nturetheworld:
You mean a single monitor for two cards? Yeah, that should work as long as your hardware supports it.
[Off-topic] domini99:
Minecraft, GTA San Andreas, IL 2 1946, Garry's Mod 13.. thats it most likely..

I play all my havier games on my PC. My pc can handle almost all modern games

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No.

Just smooth, with windows aero, playing games, using left screen to show youtube at 720p (my graphics card doesnt go any higher, even on single monitor) and main monitor for internet,

How i use monitors most off the time:

Left: Skype

Right: Minecraft/GTA SA/IL 2 1946

video prove needed?
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Gta San Andreas is legennnnnnnnndaryyyyyy

Sent from my X8
[Off-topic] coolprateek.kumar:
+ Vice city
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Duh, 720 and old games...
[Off-topic] saintlikesniper:
Hey guys I'm heading into college at the beginning of fall. So my parents said I can get a desktop obviously I'm going to game on it when I have time. But alas I don't know to much about them yet. I found a decent rig from digital storm for 999. Is there anything or any advice on what to get for school and gaming?
[Off-topic] hiu115:
Never buy a complete rig from gaming boutiques, they're always more expensive than making one from scratch. I made a rig for ~$550 and can play Crysis 3 on medium. That is, if you're not a power user :rolleyes:

Day walker, night stalker
[Off-topic] domini99:
What do you expect me to run :confused:
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
12 miles uphill in the pouring rain.
[Off-topic] domini99:
Well i give up.

This old laptop is a piece off ****, it can't run any game, not on one monitor, not on 2, but it supports multi-monitor without a problem

Graphics card: Intel GMA X3100 64
[Off-topic] saintlikesniper:
The rig is pretty set

I think though it could be cheaper to build Idk

Intel Core i5 3570K CPU

8GB 1600MHz Memory

NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Thanks! [MENTION=4186558]roofrider[/MENTION]
[Off-topic] Hidden Username:
You can get an Nvidia Quadro Plex 7000. It is only $15,000
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
I just ordered 2...
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Psssh. Not even 4k compatible.
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
Okay so here's my update. Long story short, its currently super screwed.

I tried to re install 12.10 from the live CD but I kept getting a black screen and some errors. So I downloaded 12.04 and burnt it. When I tried to install it, it said 'No OS Detected, would you like to format HDD?'

So I did, thinking it would delete the corrupted 12.10. Everything appeared to go fine. APPEARED.

It said 'Install finished, please reboot.' So I did. And it doesn't boot past the BIOS.

It keeps the green light on on my PC but my monitor says going to sleep. It won't boot past the brief setup image with the disk in.

I don't know what to do now. I'm a Droid nerd, not a PC nerd. So I ask this to the people who are.

Dafuq should I do?

Thanks Bro's
[Off-topic] bbrad:
You should have researched before you went into installing oses willy nilly you always try Ubuntu and make sure your graphics card works before you go installing it :rolleyes: now what are your PC specs?
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
4gb RAM

3.40 GHZ processor

160gb HDD

Can't fond the details on the GPU...

Is that enough?
[Off-topic] bbrad:
The specs not how fast your proccesor goes as in

Amd 8350 ect.
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
Its an Intel one but not quite sure which model.

By the way it is custom, built by my friends spare bits he had.
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Huge thanks to [MENTION=928326]jaseglenn4[/MENTION] for the helping me set up RAID-0 Dualboot, except I broke it... Working for hours now to fix it...

Here's a teaser...

Windows:

Mint 14:
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Nice but I really need the specs to know the issue
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
Which ones? And where would I get it?
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
Download CPU z from WWW.cpuid.com. Itwill help.
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
Yeah but my PC doesn't boot.
[Off-topic] MarcquisDale:
Are you building it or its pre-built?
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
Pre built.

My friend did it.
[Off-topic] domini99:
Hey, is the gaming performance between pci express 1.1 and 2.0 big?

Sent from my sending thing..

STICKPLANT
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
Pull it apart and get all the information.... Then put it back together.
[Off-topic] :
He said he's not a PC nerd so he might mess the PC up even further.

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[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
He'll never learn if he doesn't get his hands dirty. There are videos on YouTube. My little sister can do it, this user should be able to.
[Off-topic] MarcquisDale:
If using it for gaming also I'd recommend getting at 500gb

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You can find out the processor by going to start, right click on computer and go to properties.
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Y U NO READ. he on Ubuntu plus windows sucks plus he's computer is not turning on
[Off-topic] MarcquisDale:
No need to get all upset i dont see how my comment affects you in anyway shape or form.
[Off-topic] Sparx639:
Does your PC beep during the boot sequence? Or do the fans work super hard, or do they work not at all? Or do you hear something that sounds wrong? Try cold booting it (unplug it, hold power button for 10 seconds, then plug it in and boot again)
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
You're a saint if you're patient enough to deal with beep codes through a forum.
[Off-topic] MarcquisDale:
Nice avatar
[Off-topic] jaseglenn4:
Most thinking I've had to do in a while...

Definitely some funny issues that came up. Lol

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
Okay guys so I am going to take it to bits. I did install everything but It was a while ago. But I can do it ;)

Which bits do you need to know?

Also the fans did seem to be spinning like 'ell.

Update: if this helps the graphics card is a Nvidia one and it is model P260.

I don't know how to get the processor out though...
[Off-topic] :
How does Windows suck? Beats Mac too.

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[Off-topic] hiu115:
there's pins and screws around the processor, open those up to get it out.
[Off-topic] Sparx639:
XD

So no beeping or display? Try taking out your nvidia gfx card and using your integrated one. See if it still acts weird after.
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Because Ubuntu is better than it :D
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
I bet you can totally quantify your opinion.
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
Okay I am back.

There are some screws over the processor fan. I will take them out and try and get the details.

Should I try booting it without the GPU?
[Off-topic] nikufellow:
^^^what about thermal paste have any :confused:
[Off-topic] :
Everyone should have thermal paste

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[Off-topic] bbrad:
I don't I always use the stuff that comes with it haha
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
I cannot find any details on it but I took a snap

Whether that helps. There is nothing else to identify it by.
[Off-topic] Koizuma:
If you clean all the thermal compound off the cpu die it will have the info right on the die
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Go buy some thermal paste (if not your CPU will exslode in flames lol) clean that off it should tell you the details right on the chip its self and then hook it back together with some new paste
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Clean it off with some ISO alcohol..
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
With lint free cloth...
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
Serial on the bottom where the pins are as well. It's a dell. Can't be all that custom. What was the model number?
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
With a less-is-more attitude when you repaste it.

On a side note, how handy is ISO? Two of my favorite hobbies regularly require it.

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I don't think it'd be a good idea for him to try to line the pins up. I've seen plenty of bent pins on "ZIF" chips that people forced in.
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
Was just thinking of how to avoid removing the paste.
[Off-topic] angieri918:
Hey guys! I just recently purchased an Asus K55 notebook.

Specs:

Intel® Core™ i5 3210M Processor

Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 4000

DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM

Windows 8

I got a great deal on this laptop and im really liking it so far. Unfortunately I'm a huge noob when it comes to computers. My galaxy note 2 is a different story.

One problem I'm having with my laptop tho is my track pad keeps malfunctioning. Im supposed to be able to use two finger scrolling but it seems like it works only half the time. I hate having to go over to the side of my screen and press my track button continously on the scroll arrow. Would anyone know what I could do to solve this problem? Please help!
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Reinstall the trackpad drivers.
[Off-topic] angieri918:
Once I uninstall the driver how do I find it again to reinstall it? I actually, with Best Buys help, uninstalled Asus smart gestures, which is just an extra features I guess, last night and then reinstalled it and the track pad seemed to work again but then this morning it stopped again. Im betting your advice on the driver may be the root of the problem as long as Smart Gesture isn't the driver itself.

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[Off-topic] :
Look in the mouse settings and on the last tab it should show the Asus touchpad settings. Look around them and tweak the settings to your preference.

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[Off-topic] angieri918:
OK ill give that a shot! Thanks guys

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[Off-topic] Beatsleigher:
Does anyome know how to use the 7z command line-based tool to extract archives to a specific directory?

Whatever I'm trying I get this:

Any help would be nice. (PM is preferred, I have a slow computer and it takes ages to load these big threads)
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Type:

7z /?

Read
[Off-topic] Beatsleigher:
Lol. I've done that. It gives this screen: but nothing works..

That's why I asked :D
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Try:

7z -x
[Off-topic] Beatsleigher:
Also done that.

It lets me extract the archive, but only to the directory where the 7z binary and library are. I can't add an output directory.

Normally you should be able to add one by using the -o<Output> switch but that isn't wokring. Any idea?
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
I need the executable to figure it out...
[Off-topic] Beatsleigher:
These need to be in the same directory.

7z.dll: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/105231980/XDA/7z/7z.dll

7z.exe: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/105231980/XDA/7z/7z.exe
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
7z x filename.7z -0{folder}

It's not and of these: [ ( <

It's {
[Off-topic] Beatsleigher:
Thanks! :) It works without { :D
[Off-topic] SohamJ:
Hey guys I recently installed Ubuntu 13.04 on my Acer aspire laptop

At first the brightness was not changing for which I edited the grub .

now I can decrease the brightness but the minimum brightness level is also too high for me.

is there anyway to reduce value of minimum brightness ?
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Try to install proprietary drivers
[Off-topic] SohamJ:
It doesn't show any propriety

drivers when I go in Additional drivers
[Off-topic] patriotaki:
Hey I just created a tapporo account its like prizerebel on PC im saving up for a 5 $ paypal card so I can buy RP for League of legends :)) I would really apriciate it if you sign up with my inv code :)) you earn credits too

Invite code: TAPGP92460
[Off-topic] patriotaki:
Should I install my os on raid0 disks? (Both ssd)
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Why not?
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
Guys follow up to my problem I have gotten rid of the thermal paste, getting more tomorrow. Can any of you, especially [MENTION=4859316]bbrad[/MENTION] help now?
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Try to boot Ubuntu 12.04 with nomodeset off a live USB
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
How? What are the needed things?
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Common now are you saying you tried to install a os but don't even now how to boot one? I suggest you take your computer to your friends just someone with more knowledge in the computer field no offense just don't want you permanently messing up your bios or something
[Off-topic] runtohell121:
Wonder will anyone on here know how to enable AHCI for a MacBook Pro 13 2010 running Windows 7 64-bit and OSX ML.. AHCI should improve the performance of my SSD if it's enabled on Win 7... but currently it's running IDE from what I know.

Specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz

8gb Corsair DDR3 ram

128gb Samsung 830 SSD

Nvidia 320m graphics
[Off-topic] TheMuffStuff:
I think there is a way, google found alot of answers, but it seems very convoluted.
[Off-topic] runtohell121:
All the answers was mainly for laptops with Intel chipset which is incompatible with mine. MBP 13 2010 uses Nvidia chipset. Otherwise I wouldn't be asking.
[Off-topic] TheMuffStuff:
Your macbook uses an intel chipset.. its an intel core 2 duo machine.

Or do chipsets mean graphics.. im confused lol

btw, random q. How does your core 2 duo run? I wanna get a macbook but idk if i wanna spend 1200 for an i5 when I can spend 600-800 for a c2d
[Off-topic] runtohell121:
It's the motherboard/GPU technically. If my laptop was the latest Intel i5 with Intel HD4000 graphics only, it would be that I'm using an Intel Chipset but with the old laptops, the CPU was an Intel Core 2 Duo with the Nvidia on-board 320m graphics.

Mine is fully upgrade so it runs smooth and all, just that I rarely use it for intensive photoshop, video editing, etc. Mostly flash videos, some easy programming. The laptop occasionally freezes if I was running some heavy processing software such as gimp when trying to convert/change something. Lately, I've been trying to stack photos and it was slightly struggling, but other than that, it will do most things fine. It really depends on what you use it for.
[Off-topic] TheMuffStuff:
Oh. I will be doing like basic web browsing, maybe some photoshop cuz I like to do that on my own time. But nothing too intense.. some microsoft office here and there. c2d will suffice just fine?
[Off-topic] runtohell121:
Yeah, it should be enough.
[Off-topic] Allanitomwesh:
Personally I wouldn't buy a core 2 duo/quad as new, but then people want Mac's for strange reasons.
[Off-topic] wlmeng11:
Nah dude, you need a super over clocked to 6GHz i7 3770K with liquid nitrogen cooling and quad sli GTX 680s to surf the Web smoothly.

/end trolling

That should be fine for everyday tasks.

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[Off-topic] runtohell121:
I personally wouldn't buy a mac with c2d at this point of the year. Sandy Bridge i5 would probably be a better investment for a MBP 13... But C2D is good enough for daily usage though. I only bought a mac for the battery life and the solid build of it, back then there wasn't that many options with decent battery life laptops, usually "up to 3-4" hours laptop where the MBP was "up to 8" :laugh:
[Off-topic] wlmeng11:
Fixed that for you. :p

I would personally go with Ivy Bridge for heat/power reasons, especially in a laptop.

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[Off-topic] TheMuffStuff:
a c2d runs hotter than an ivy bridge generation processor?
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
I accidentally bought 1 too many $100 gift cards to best buy... any suggestions? My asus is maxxed out already, and my home network is top notch... kind of at a loss right now...
[Off-topic] TheMuffStuff:
Buy me the 330$ asus laptop. <3
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
$330 Asus? sounds like my brothers highend POS... with a replaced keyboard cause he spilled beer in it...
[Off-topic] wlmeng11:
It's 22nm vs probably 45 or 60nm.

Of course smaller build process doesn't always mean lower TDP, but it's directly related.

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[Off-topic] runtohell121:
I actually wouldn't buy a mac if there were other options with good battery life back in 2010.. lol
[Off-topic] wlmeng11:
The best oem is me, myself, and I.

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[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
One more post bro, and you're off to dev land!!
[Off-topic] runtohell121:
I love how my MBP lags when playing flash game (omgpop balloono)... lol .__.
[Off-topic] patriotaki:
Isnt it risky or something?
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
No I know how to install and boot an OS and my Dad has just come for a visit and he knows a lot. I just don't know how to make a Live USB. I heard that it wipes all your data? I can't store all of it on my phone or my PC.

I also just don't understand what nomodeset* means.
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Well, that is a bit of an argument and people brought that up when I did 2x2TB in RAID 0...

However, what people mostly say is that you have a high risk when a disc crashes. That's true; one faulty disc will corrupt all data on both (everything is half-half on both), but I think there really isn't any heightened risk. One disc crashing does the same to corrupt your data.

And be honest: how many HDDs have crashed and/or corrupted in your computer using life?
[Off-topic] bbrad:
If you can't make a live CD you've never installed a os
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
If burning the ISO to a CD then yes :D
[Off-topic] Sparx639:
There is a program called YUMI you can use to make a live USB, even the most tech savvy people just do that
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
Thanks :D

I will get it on now :)

What do I do when I have it?
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
You boot to USB to use the Live environment.
[Off-topic] bbrad:
thats what a live USB is just burning the iso to the USB and booting off from it
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
Okay thanks :)