yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Off-topic] andys93:
Hello guys, i will be studying computer science for the next three years in the university of Brighton and i was wondering which is the most suitable laptop for my course and something that it will last for the next three years. feel free to respond.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
K what will it be used for?what's your budget?what do you want to do with it?
[Off-topic] andys93:
i will be using it mostly for my course, programming, surfing the web, maybe some video editing, and maybe some counter strike source for wasting time
[Off-topic] :
May be u can get an i3 third gen or i5 third gen 4gb ram and graphics may be for some gaming and hdd 500gb or 1tb?
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Anything made in the last 5 years is more than adequate for that. You need to be more specific or else make the choice yourself.
[Off-topic] Beatsleigher:
Hey guys.

Does anyone know if the Intel Pentium Duo 2.00GHz, Socket P is compatible with the BGA956 of the SU3500? My laptop is dead and I can't afford to fix it yet, or get a new PC as a matter of fact, and the laptop I'm using right now is just... well... there isn't a way of putting it politely.

If yes, then I'd be really happy. I'm still so used to having a 2.1GHz dual core instead of a 1.4GHz single core :(

Thanks in advance.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Your laptops built in PSU might not be able to handle the extra wattage.

Also you will definitely experience higher temps and shorter battery life.
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
Hey guys, can anyone recommend me a good laptop?

My budget is less than $600

I need one with 4GB+ of RAM

And a 1.5Ghz+ Processor

I just need it for some Projects like PPTs and DOCXs. Also some light gaming and should be Windows but I am planning on installing Ubuntu anyways. Also I think one with a screen smaller than 16 in. I was thinking of a TF700T but I need Windows installed.
[Off-topic] daniel98:
Acer V3-531 or E1-531
[Off-topic] :
Can't you just install Windows yourself.

Sent from my iDroid
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Hey guys just a simple question...my friends are confusing me too much.

I have win 8 preinstalled i my PC

Now i want to dualboot it with win 7.

Can i install 7 over 8 in same disc drive?

Or do i have to use install in different drive?

Friend said 7 will overwrite win 8 if i install in same drive.

I don't wanna take the risk.

"why do we fall, bruce?

so that we can pick ourselves up."
[Off-topic] matgras:
you have to create another partition to install it on.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
New partition of at least 25gb for 7.

Or avoid the partitioning with a virtual box setup since there's not much inventive to dual boot.
[Off-topic] Beatsleigher:
It'll manage. It's always plugged in. Acer's battery tech sucks big time.

But I meant if it'll actually boot from the other CPU (And of course if it'll even fit in the socket itself...)
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
No I need Windows preinstalled and I need windows for programs that only run Windows. And besides buy a PC with Windows preinstalled is way cheaper than buying Windows itself.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
You can buy a license for 8.1 for $120 right now.
[Off-topic] K96:
This is my budget workhorse that i built recently, Specs are in the screenshot for the curious.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Care to right it down? I can't read anything in that pic
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Need help choosing a wifi router.

I came across the following terms:

2.4GHz, 5Ghz, dual band routers (simultaneous?), modem+routers, standalone routers.

Even cheap modem+routers support b/g/n, 2.4GHz... some have a speed of 300Mbps and others 150Mbps.

I'll be happy if it can stream 1080p movies from my pc to tv/ps3 (but ps3 has only 802.11g), but if it'll require a super expensive dualband router i'll just stick to transferring files and playing it locally.

A 2.4Ghz, 300Mbps N router (with modem?) sufficient? Or invest in a dualband?

Enlighten moi please.

Anything else i need to consider?
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Google sketchup seems nice...
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Kind of is, but I get the idea it's not that powerful :P.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
What did you expect from "free and open source"?

Also it's small enough to download via my phone then transfer it to PC

I wanna use AutoCAD though
[Off-topic] :
Hi people I successfully installed ubuntu (removed entire windows). Now while its instalation I chosed to wipe whole hdd nd install so I have only one partition which consist of my whole hdd (500gb). I wanted to dual boot with win7 too. So when I install 7, on partition page that time I should partition my hdd to get those 100 gb (upon which windows 7 wil be installed) or pre partition then install 7?
[Off-topic] :
You can get Windows cheap though.

The logic...

Sent from my iDroid
[Off-topic] replica9000:
Dual band just means that the router can do both 2.4ghz and 5ghz.

A 300Mbps connection over 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz means that the router is binding two streams to achieve that bandwidth. Higher end routers can bind two 2.4Ghz and two 5Ghz streams for a 600Mbps connection, but conditions really have to be ideal.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I guess there's no point in going for a dual band in my case as my TV does not support the 5GHz band, i'll need to spend extra on a USB adapter for it and also the PS3 is still in G. :|

If i connect the 300Mbps N router to both TV and PS3 at the same time will the PS3 be bottle-necking the speed/bandwidth or can the TV use N and PS3 the G?
[Off-topic] replica9000:
Not totally sure on this one. I think if your router is a 2.4Ghz 300Mbps, and if you have both G and N devices, you'll only get 150Mbps over the N connection, and 54Mbps over the other.
[Off-topic] andys93:
Would you recommend a macbook pro 15'' or any other high end laptop for heavy use video editing photo editing programming and watching movies?
[Off-topic] roofrider:
The QoS and interference in the 2.4GHz routers vary depending on the quality of the router or is it unavoidable irrespective of the brand?

Any good recommendations?
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
The names of those things are just getting silly.

Sent from your mom.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I'm damn sure Steamroller will be a good one.

And sadly that will be the last of performance chips from AMD i think...looks like APUs are the future.
[Off-topic] MaBlo:
I hope AMD will catch up to Intel, but I honestly don't think they will. It's to bad, we need the competition.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Ya i don't think they will either.

AMD cant compete with Intel in the high end market. :(

Best part about AMD is their socket compatibility and pricing.
[Off-topic] Allanitomwesh:
All intel has to do to keep AMD on defence when they catch up is release a 6-8 core 3.8 i7 with a turbo that hits 4.x
[Off-topic] jaseglenn4:
Intel doesn't have to do anything to keep AMD on defence. Per cycle Ivy Bridge is rocking something like ~32+ flops per cycle. Bulldozer is hitting less than 8...
[Off-topic] Allanitomwesh:
It's just sad. But ARM are also in trouble. Intel's single core chip is a dangerous sign.
[Off-topic] yousef8824:
Dual core intel penteum 2ghz

3gig ram

15.4inch 1280x800

Win7home premium

250hdd

Dvd not working:screwy::screwy::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

4usb ports
[Off-topic] Allanitomwesh:
Is that a crt monitor? :eek:
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
look at the rest of the specs, it must be. i think he's a time traveler. and what's Win7pentum?
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
cut him some slack, he picked it up at goodwill...
[Off-topic] yousef8824:
No

---------- Post added at 10:23 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 AM ----------

No from bestbuy hahaha
[Off-topic] Allanitomwesh:
I feel for you dude.
[Off-topic] MagnaCore:
AMD A8-3800 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz Memory: 8192MB RAM

Hard Drive: 1TB

Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6550D

Monitor: 42" HDTV

Sound Card: Speakers /Headphones (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC) Speakers/Headphones: BOSE 2.1 SS Speakers w/ sub

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1
[Off-topic] Theonew:
A Radeon HD 6550D powering a 42" HDTV? You need a graphics card upgrade ;).
[Off-topic] wlmeng11:
No, because the TV is unlikely to be greater than 1080p

Sent from my HTC Rezound
[Off-topic] Theonew:
If that's the case, then it'll do fine. But otherwise, its more suited for an upgrade.
[Off-topic] wlmeng11:
4k by 2k TVs are prohibitively expensive, so if you can afford one, you can afford a nice gpu.

Unless that's where all your money went lol

Sent from my HTC Rezound
[Off-topic] Sparx639:
Does anyone here think my gtx460 is being bottlenecked by my q6600 and 4gb of ram in games? If so I was thinking of moving to an i5 3550 with 8gb of ram.

Sparx639
[Off-topic] Theonew:
Yes, but not significantly. You will see quite an improvement in other areas such as loading time for games though if you get the upgrade.
[Off-topic] replica9000:
How much are you looking to spend?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Linksys...218760165712&skuId=6571467#tab=specifications
[Off-topic] commencal661:
I wouldn't recommend anything Apple related to anyone, simply because you can get much better for half the price from other companies. Go for HP or Lenovo.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Yes, something along that price or cheaper will do but not more than that.

That one costs $112 here.

How about this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704136? Costs about the same here, or is Linksys better?
[Off-topic] replica9000:
I've never really had any issues with Linksys products. The only TP-Link product I've owned doesn't work as well as it should.
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
The ps3 will be connected on the g network, and the tv on the n network. They will not bother eachother. I got a cisco linksys wrt320n, which supports b/g/n on the 2.4ghz band, and dualbands with 5ghz. my laptop and phone connect to the g network, and nexus to the n network. I never have speed issues. Even when fully using the wlan on the laptop, internet on the nexus will not slow down.

Verzonde jonge! Van mijne Nexus 7! Verrekte kut!
[Off-topic] roofrider:
So there shouldn't be any issues with single band routers too.

Used for the 5GHz band for anything? One for the future huh.
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
No, i dont expect issues. And yes, i got my router with the future in the back of my head. But i dont have any 5ghz devices (yet)

Verzonde jonge! Van mijne Nexus 7! Verrekte kut!
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
No you can probably get the same specs for less price unless you're after the retina display if not then check Sony VAIO laptops and 15R ones
[Off-topic] jmindset:
This is more of an internet question, how can I backup my favorites playlist? Just incase my account wacks out? Google has been CONSTANTLY bombarding me with "link youtube account to google plus" spam. And recently it virtually made me update without say so. How do I backup my playlists?
[Off-topic] wolfen69:
Really? On newegg.com, windows 7 pro is $139. Home premium is $99. So you're going to buy a computer that costs less? Good luck with that.
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
Suppose I buy a old Windows PC (XP or Vista) for about $150. Plus if want a Windows 7 PC I would spend a extra $100, which would be about $250. Now, I could buy kinda low underpowered PC with Windows 7 for about $200. Now you tell me which option is better?
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Both options are ****. Build a PC actually capable of doing something for not much more.
[Off-topic] The Android Attorney:
No. If you want a decent modern computer save up like $400 and build one. It could be $300 or less if you reuse the HD, CD drive, PSU, case

Wait I responded to the wrong person. This is to 404, not xobx
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
You cant build laptops right? Because I am not looking to build or buy a desktop. I already a pretty decent stock desktop. I want a laptop because of school, and because I am not much in home during the week.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
*I* could build a laptop, it is humanly possible.

If you've got a decent desktop and a stable network connection a tablet with remote desktop is infinitely more useful than a laptop, especially a POS $200 one.
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
I got good network, but I've tried teamviewer before and may lag sometimes in my kindle. Also if the PC shuts down or has the user switched I can't access the files I need.
[Off-topic] The Android Attorney:
Oh i didn't know you were talking about a laptops. You can get a decent i5 powered laptop at best buy. Best buy has like the cheapest laptops I've seen. Maybe $250-$300?
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
How good is this one?
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
"Good" isn't a word I'd use to describe that laptop.
[Off-topic] The Android Attorney:
Not very good. Screen is to small, and has an Intel Pentium processor which is kind of outdated. Also the processor speed isn't the fastest
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
Well, kind of lap to do you guys recommend? I want one that's less than $500
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
I would say a Sony Vaio, but they r quite expensive. Try searching for an msi. They're not bad, and some come under €500 here.

Money talks? All my money ever says is goodbye!
[Off-topic] :
Someone said that HP Envy laptops are good.

Sent from my iDroid
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
Those aren't under 500$ (at least with decent specs they aren't)

HP isn't the favorite of many here, but I have an hp (pavilion dv7) and I love it....although when I bought it last year in February I paid more than 500$ for it
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
The dv series from HP are the best from them for most users. I've bought two in the past. They are usually closer to the top of middle end.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Nice to see you again man
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
You as well. Haven't had much to really do with computers or anything lately. Finally slowed down to get back.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Everybody needs a break at some point, it's great to hear from you again
[Off-topic] replica9000:
As far as laptops go, my six year old Gateway has been pretty solid. All it needs is a battery, and it would run like new (which sucks by today's standards).
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Hey guys, need a little help again.

Previously my 500 gb HDD was basic & i had 4 primary partirions on it.

C,D,E, system reserved.

Then i created one more partition by shrinking other partition & now its converted to dynamic HDD. Problem is I can't install windows on a dynamic HDD :( . Any solution?

I googled and found that there are paid softwares for dynamic to basic conversion. Or is there any way i can install windows on dynamic??

pooped from my rooted a$$
[Off-topic] xzn:
W7 Ultimale?

do you have the Ultifemale one? :D
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
My dv7:

Core i7 (Sandy bridge) 2.5ghz

8 GB RAM

2GB Radeon gfx

128GB ssd

500 GB hdd

17.3in 1080p

It's not a bad machine. I dual boot win 7 and mint 15.

I can build from source (slim) in about 40 min....which I think is pretty good considering the specs.
[Off-topic] The Android Attorney:
Go to an actual store and look for one. I used to buy everything online but I went to best buy and they had the best laptops for like $400. Give it a shot. Sometimes online browsing doesn't give you the best prices.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
This. Even if you're only using the actual store as a showroom for Amazon you can at least check out the build quality (etc.) before you buy.

---------- Post added at 07:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:28 PM ----------

Dynamic HDD is software RAID.

Follow option 1 or 2 to get back to basic,

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/26829-convert-dynamic-disk-basic-disk.html
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Tried but it says 'failed to convert to basic disk' :confused:

pooped from my rooted a$$
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
What OS?
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Win 7 ultimate 64 bit

pooped from my rooted a$$
[Off-topic] coolprateek.kumar:
My PC trolled me
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Vista? :eek:
[Off-topic] coolprateek.kumar:
Nah...7
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Ah, cool. I was getting scared :P.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Does anyone know what's the cheapest PLS panel laptop?

Edit:nvm
[Off-topic] Hidden Username:
Don't worry about it. Happened to me before. Get any build of Linux Mint on a DVD/flash drive, then boot from it. Use the disk utility to delete everything you find, then format it. Format it again using efs, then format it again as ntfs. Problem solved
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
I dont wanna format my laptop :eek:
[Off-topic] T10NAZ:
My tablet has a linux port working on it but its in a form of an image file so the size of the filesystem is as big as the image >.< so im wondering if i can symlink the root or just the app folder (usr/bin?) for deb's onto a flash drive? or just get packages installed onto the flash drive? and yea ill format it into a ext3 or 4 so i can do it if i can :P
[Off-topic] :
Slightly off topic, but just now, I was swinging a VGA cable while reading this thread, and then put it on my face. It stung, so I did it again. It's the electricity. I'm going to lick it right now.

Okay I just licked it and it feels like a strong battery on my tongue. I want to do it again.

But it doesn't sting my hand.

Moral: Avoid swinging VGA cables in your face, but if you like the tingling sensation, go for it!
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Wat
[Off-topic] dakunclear:
Go home your drunk
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
Wolfy wat r u doing? Stahp!
[Off-topic] deathnotice01:
Stupid mac not providing support to my apple magic mouse on windows 8.

I've installed bootcamp drivers and it detects the mouse, i just cant let it detect pressing left and right click at the same time and as a gamer i need those.

This post has been approved by the supreme potato overlord of earth.

[via Galaxia S Cuatro LTE]
[Off-topic] :
Gotta love dem VGA cables. New kind of drug.
[Off-topic] daniel98:
Lolwhatisthisidon'tevenwanttoknow
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
He's 13

---------- Post added at 08:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:27 PM ----------

I know the feeling, I used to cut my USB or ps2 connectors then touch the naked copper while the other side is connected to the PC
[Off-topic] starboi4eva:
wow nice!!! :eek:
[Off-topic] Hidden Username:
Well, then you are stuck for now. Dynamic disks have been used inna RAID array and I do not know of many mays that can help you. Someone else may know...
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
You're gonna need a functional PC to work from and a sata-to-USB cable then.
[Off-topic] starboi4eva:
Windows 8.1 activator........

Anyone know how to activate windows 8.1.......the activaton screen popup is driving me nuts!!!
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
It's an internet joke.

---------- Post added at 09:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:45 PM ----------

Buy it.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Lift your PC over your head, then release.
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Thanks for your help....now i am gonna install windows on an dynamic HDD :cool:

pooped from my rooted a$$
[Off-topic] dakunclear:
I'm looking forward to trying steamOS
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Oh well the part about naked USB and ps2 cables are true though
[Off-topic] Devildog78965:
Go to the boot camp control panel and edit the stuff for mouses and stuff usually the little icon on the bottom right when on the desktop.

Sent from Light Yagmi's Death Note
[Off-topic] domini99:
Y the hell do you have a Mac to game?

Those things have **** GPU.
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
No, he has a Mac and wants to game on it.
[Off-topic] heavy_metal_man:
Hey guys, just wanted to say I ended up getting a MSI geforce 760 gtx GPU 2gb :cool: thanks for all the help I got :thumbup:
[Off-topic] Danial723:
Any idea why my computer wont boot half way through loading bios? Its a Dell workstation 470 server A05 bios.....worked fine the other day....didnt screw with anything inside of it, it just wont boot up :-S
[Off-topic] Danial723:
Gets here and locks
[Off-topic] Danial723:
Also if I pull all ram but slot 1, I get this and can get into bios.....maybe slot 2 is dead??
[Off-topic] Danial723:
[MENTION=2632464]063_XOBX[/MENTION]

Nevermind.....I fingered it out....hold power button to discharge :facepalm:
[Off-topic] Seraz007:
Every time my pc boots, i hear weird noises mainly coming from the hard drive....

Guess it's going bad :(

Anybody agree? :p :rolleyes:
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
It is in last days. Prepare a coffin:(

pooped from my rooted a$$
[Off-topic] Hidden Username:
Needs a new hdd
[Off-topic] Seraz007:
Or rather a backup lol :D
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
Why have you summoned me???:rolleyes::confused:
[Off-topic] Danial723:
Thanks ass hats for nor nothing :rolleyes:
[Off-topic] daniel98:
Something like a car with ascending speeds? I had a problem with my HDD and it turned out to be filled with hard errors. As soon as it tried to read one of these defective bytes, it'd freeze
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
Did you solve it?:p

Want a cool place to join? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2458892

Join the Alliance, Join for coolness
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
Back up and replace.

That'll do it!

Verzonde jonge! Van mijne Nexus 7! Verrekte kut!
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
[MENTION=4381453]Danial723[/MENTION] was that comment really necessary?

:rolleyes::banghead:
[Off-topic] Danial723:
Nope
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Le master trole 2013! XXXDDDDDD
[Off-topic] Danial723:
Did I win?
[Off-topic] Danial723:
YES.JPG
[Off-topic] daniel98:
Couldn't do anything to solve it. I'm buying a new HDD anyway
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Hey guys need a little help here,

I am running win7 ultimate 64 bit and playing batman AC.which is working fine.

But whenever I install java, java doesn't work googled and found.a solution to change PATH variable to <java directory>/bin

So eventually java worked, but now the game stops working :crying:

I can't get them both working.

Previous PATH variable value was 'c:/Program files( x86)/ Windows live/shared'

Any solution I can get both working:(

Sent from my xperia katana :D
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
Instead of changing the path variable, can't you add a new? Now you removed one from wlive, which could explain why the game stopped working. And wlive has nothing to do with java either.

Money talks? All my money ever says is goodbye!
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Which one should I. Add then?

Sent from my xperia katana :D
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
Well, since you removed the windows live line, leave the java line as it is now, and re-add windows live. Makes sense, right? :p

Money talks? All my money ever says is goodbye!
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Still game not working :/

Sent from my xperia katana :D
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Use 64 bit java.
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
Try to reinstall windows live (remove first) then games for windows live, if that wont work, backup saved games and reinstall the entire game (also remove first)

Verzonde jonge! Van mijne Nexus 7! Verrekte kut!
[Off-topic] dakunclear:
I was having issues with my computer freezing so I got pissed off and upgraded my power supply from a 550w to a thermaltake 750w smart series and took my ram out which was 4x2gb 1333mhz ram to 2x4gb ripsaw 2133mhz so hopefully no more freezing
[Off-topic] replica9000:
What if you add the new path after the old path, separated by a colon (may be a semi-colon for Windows)?
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Pirated game :S that won't work

Sent from my xperia katana :D

---------- Post added at 11:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:13 AM ----------

Also tried reinstalling games for windows live but didn't work,

And the worst part, when I use system restore 'system restore was unable to complete, unable to access a file'

:crying:

Sent from my xperia katana :D
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Just installed windows 8 and my graphics card not working properly, worked fine on win 7 with same driver software its AMD 7670M, but in win 8 its 7600M family and windows(8) says, this device is having problems. any idea how to fix this?

Sent from my xperia katana :D
[Off-topic] PuffMaN:
You need a newer card. Lots of hardware is no longer supported by win8. That card is probably one of em. There can be workarounds, but dont know. I found some workarounds in the past with old intel cards on win7, so they exist. Anyhoo, go ask google, thats the best advice i can give you. Someone else must have had the same issue and may/may not have solved it.

Verzonde jonge! Van mijne Nexus 7! Verrekte kut!