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[Off-topic] jaszek:
Photo editing. Try having Lightroom and Photoshop open on a crappy PC at the same time. It takes 3 seconds for Photoshop CS6 to turn on for me, while on the school Dells it takes over 10 seconds.
[Off-topic] TheMuffStuff:
So a 7 second difference is worth spending 2000-3000$ on a Xeon processor lol
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
I don't compile or do any graphics like a lot of other people do... that's where the processor work goes... just raw power when you need it...

but i do have a about a 7second windows boottime... linux is about 5...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/orrzki3enp5jpht/2012-09-17 21.43.21.mp4
[Off-topic] deathblade:
that maybe but tis not bad :)
[Off-topic] scapper:
Haha thanks it's actually quite trusty and can sustain slight OCing :) Too bad it's in for repair since I had it in my backpack when I ate pavement going downhill on my longboard :P
[Off-topic] deathblade:
it doesnt seem to be that much really considering the only thing that has a slight lag to it is panning the camera everything else is perfect

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oooo not good, sounds pretty reliable minus the fall lol, my cpu auto overclocks to 3.9GHz when needed :)
[Off-topic] thousandecibels:
[MENTION=4392037]deathblade[/MENTION] I was so interested in the the performance, all cause I'm looling forward to make my own sweet system.

Thanks for the replies man. :D
[Off-topic] deathblade:
NP :) if you have anyother questions feel free to ask ill be here
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Dude!!! You should have repaired it yourself it would have been so much cheaper. :p

Thanks anyway :D
[Off-topic] deathblade:
I would like to also state that I was running camtasia studio (video editor) in the background while testing
[Off-topic] scapper:
The whole case cracked since I fell hard enough to be hospitalized :P Good thing I landed on it actually since it saved my back from eating it hard. Besides it's free with warranty :D
[Off-topic] mfsr98:
Guys, seriously ._.
[Off-topic] boborone:
Open er up and clean it
[Off-topic] mfsr98:
Will do that when I come from vacation (1 month later) also installing win7, just afraid I dont find the drivers ._. (its a 5 yo lappy)
[Off-topic] bbrad:
5yr old is not that old for a laptop really and also was them temps idling or full load?
[Off-topic] pixel7474:
sweet!

Niiiiiice Setup! :good::good::good::good::good:
[Off-topic] mfsr98:
Not that old?? Must laptops dont pass 3 years... anyways that was idling.
[Off-topic] bbrad:
My grandma has a 15yr old one I have a 3yr old one my cousin has a 9yr old one out church even has one from windows me. Yea its huge lol. Its not uncommen. So no its bit that old.
[Off-topic] toeterbaas:
Not really true.

I had some laptops that overheated yes.

My i7 ultrabook with gtx does not overheat.

It gets damn hot but it is not overheating.

It makes a well frustrating fan noise.
[Off-topic] mfsr98:
Wow ._.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
I want to build a htpc/gaming rig for under $650. This is my current part list. Anyone have any improvements I could make within my budget?
[Off-topic] sparx180:
That disk drive is for a laptop, and the hard drive is 2.5inch (laptop size) rather than 3.5inch. I'd get a 3.5inch one if I were you, saves having to use an adapter.
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Nice apu build :D also just a suggestion this is a great htpc that can hold a lot like water cooling but still small and I can also suggest some great itx boards here's the case http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/prodigy/
[Off-topic] Hidden Username:
Since its not a laptop, he can just tuck away the laptop hdd somewhere in the case. It will not be jerked everyday.
[Off-topic] CnC-ROCK:
HP envy m6 1215tx

windows 8 (this is sh*t)

15.6"

2.2 GHz Intel Core i7-3632QM Turbo Boost Upto 3.2 GHz

6 MB L3 cache

8 GB DDR3

AMD Radeon HD 7670M 2GB dedicated

1 TB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk
[Off-topic] Hidden Username:
I <3 Windows 8

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[Off-topic] patriotaki:
New AMD FX processors are available!

FX 9370 FOR 350USD and FX 9590 for a couple of bucks more..

Check tigerdirect .

More ghz and more double watt than 8350 :/
[Off-topic] replica9000:
So my wife dropped her laptop, a Toshiba C655. The hinge is busted and the battery is recognized, but doesn't charge. Seems the bad hinge was inevitable with these laptops, but I'm wondering if it's the laptop or the battery itself that is damaged. Laptop operated just fine while plugged in, but battery never shows higher than a 0.00245% charge.
[Off-topic] nikufellow:
Try a hard reset remove battery and keep pressing the power for like 2 minutes, re insert battery and see.
[Off-topic] bbrad:
I'm a die hard amd fan and even I know them are rip offs lol.
[Off-topic] nikufellow:
Lol btw steamroller promises a serious come back
[Off-topic] replica9000:
Thank you. That did the trick. There isn't a battery tool built into the bios, so I thought I was going to have to take the laptop apart.
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Hope so also you know any motherboards that can actually handle these new FX 9000s chips lol?
[Off-topic] suzumiyaharuhide:
Mac book pro

Mac book pro final 17inch model.(Sandy bridge core i7)

os 10.9 dp3(mavericks).

boot camp Windows 8.1 beta preview.
[Off-topic] sparx180:
I've been forced back to windows 7 while I wait to ring MS to see if I can move my windows 8 key over to my new motherboard. And after being on windows 8 since release, I forgot how much easier life is in windows 7. I don't think I want to leave it again! :p
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Why do people hate windows 8 so much tried it once and looked nice yes I kinda miss the old start button but that's it I love everything else
[Off-topic] sparx180:
I don't hate it at all. I love metro, I've had about 5 windows phones because I really like the style of it, I just think things could be a lot simpler in windows 8. I think MS made it too much about touch and that makes things awkward when using a mouse.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Got you on that one I also think they should've made it a bit simpler
[Off-topic] sparx180:
Yeah. Hopefully 8.1 will be the best of both worlds. I haven't tried the preview yet but I've got a spare hard drive so I might give it a go.
[Off-topic] mfsr98:
So, my laptop (WVista) detected my keyboard fine... but now it simply doesn't. I didn't install anything so I dont get it. My mouse still works fine and I know the keyboard is fine since it works on my ps3. Any help?
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Hey guys so I'm finally gonna start building my PC but certain "reasons" have decreased my budget so I'm gonna try to lower my specs to meet those new requirements though one thing I can't decrease is the GPU so I'm going for a Galaxy GTX 770 or maybe an HD 7970 (yes I know the 770 is better but the 7970 is cheaper) so I'm gonna let you know how I progress

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I was wondering will a gtx 770 be bottlenecked by the fx 6300
[Off-topic] patriotaki:
Whats your budget? Do you plan to watercooling? if you are low on budget build an amd machine with the fx8320

As long as you use a single gpu there will be no bottleneck but it depends on the cpu though..
[Off-topic] Hidden Username:
FX 6300 user here with a GTX 570, no complaints here. I can almost Max out anything on my 1080p screen with at least 50fps, so your 770 should be about 40% better. CPU usage never goes above 80%
[Off-topic] bbrad:
No bottleneck.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
OK thanks guys I decided to buy a 7970 instead so I can buy the FX-8350 gonna let you know how this goes
[Off-topic] domboy:
I don't hate it either. But I think the thing that bugs me about Modern UI is that it reminds me of the desktop when the taskbar is set to auto-hide. That annoys me to no end, and I kind of missing having some sort of bar that shows the status of wireless, time, etc. that I can just glace at, instead of having to swipe. I don't miss the start button or menu, and I wouldn't wish the desktop away anytime soon. I wonder if they shouldn't have just figured out a way to enable some sort of touch-friendly desktop mode, instead of a whole different ui.

It's funny because when I first heard the start menu and button were gone is when I first realized I don't really use it much. In both Windows 7 and KDE on Linux I mostly just type in the search box for what I want, which is Microsoft's explanation on why they replaced it with the start screen... you can just start typing to search.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Good point anyway I really love love cuz it seems smother simpler and just gorges looking
[Off-topic] mfsr98:
Help?
[Off-topic] replica9000:
Is it a USB keyboard? Are there any question marks in the devices section?
[Off-topic] toeterbaas:
I got the same .

Put an ssd in it and you be very happy :D
[Off-topic] mfsr98:
its usb and the only thing detected is a ps/2 port kb which i imagine is the laptop one.
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
2 questions.

1. I have a Custom Built PC that I may be selling. I am wanting to buy something to replace it, mentioned in the next question, but I want to know how much I can get for it. Please be realistic. Specs are:

3.40 GHz Pentinum D processor

4GB RAM.

160GB HDD

Nvidia graphics card (can't find the model, but its old.)

No wireless card.

17" HP Monitor

Ubuntu 12.10, but can install any free OS.

If you need any other details I'll try and get them.

2. To replace it, I want to get a Netbook/ Notebook/ Laptop. Can anyone suggest to me something that has:

Windows.

2GB RAM (more is preferable)

10" screen (again, more is best, but 10 is fine)

A decently fast processor, capable of some mid range games maybe.

160GB minimum Hard Drive.

Wi-Fi

Battery Capacity doesn't really matter, will be plugged in most of the time. I also can pay a bit more then what I nay get in my first question.

Thanks Guys!

Nexus'd
[Off-topic] bbrad:
1.300$

2. Acer chrome book c5 has all them things plus a bigger hard drive and only 250$
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
Thanks for your suggestions, can you give me a Link to the device mentioned? All I see is C7's

Keep your ideas rolling guys, it helps me out a lot.

Nexus'd
[Off-topic] veeman:
You realize he wants to play games on it right?
[Off-topic] toeterbaas:
Dont expect highest graphics on a gaming laptop.

Even with my 1300$ ultrabook i cannot play metro last ligt all on high.

It will lag a bit.

On medium works all ok.

Games like dead space 3 works all good on high graphics

But games are getting heavier by the day.

If you want real gaming build a strong pc or buy a ps4 xbox one in september.
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
Only happy wheels and TF2 and some others. Also, Chromebooks don't have Windows, so that rules them out. Any other ideas?

Nexus'd
[Off-topic] toeterbaas:
samsung ultrabooks are not that expensive i think.

Choose a am6 processor instead of an ivy bridge there cheaper.

Samsung 5 series are around 600 euros
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Oh yea he can sell his computer for 1300 for a ultrabook lol.

Here ya go has windows and everything only 300$ that's about how much you can sell your desktop for. Here's the laptop. http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemNumber=N82E16834312810 and for 20$ more bucks http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemNumber=N82E16834230587

Also the chrome book was the c7 my bad. Its only 250$ on new egg.
[Off-topic] Strike_Riku:
That's something like what I was looking for. For some reason I cannot thank you, so thanks. But I can't really see much difference except a higher clock speed and a different manufacturer.

Also, where would you recommend me selling my desktop?

Nexus'd
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Craigslist and if you feel safe selling it online eBay. I've always use Craigslist and I found d it good just remember meet during the day at public and bring some friends you can't trust some people of course that's everywhere.
[Off-topic] sprice5:
Yea because have the time it's not the person in the picture meeting you in the parking lot... Weird times on craigslist.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Finally I'm gonna buy the parts for my PC in a few days so a few things have changed but most are the same

AMD FX-8350

ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0

Sapphire HD 7970

8 GB of ram
[Off-topic] sparx180:
Nice, what case are you putting it all in? I've just finished my mini itx build, I changed the CPU from a i5 3570k to an i7 3770 because I found a guy selling one for £60, thought it might be dodgy but I've had it a few days and have ran every test I could think of and it works perfect :D
[Off-topic] mfsr98:
Please help me! My PC doesnt detect any network, not even a phone line one (or however you call it) I dont know what to do! No wi-fi, no nothing :(
[Off-topic] Spokmoppa:
But seriously try ping yourself on 127.0.0.1 and see if you get a reply to determine whether or not it's hardware related.
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
Check the hardware list and see if there are any driver problems or that the card is detected. If you're going to leave it to hardware, check the software side first.
[Off-topic] Clark Joseph Kent:
Members that will be enough....and if you are not here to provide assistance or provide to the Topic of Desktops and Laptops, move on. Thanks & Thread Cleaned.
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Try to reinstall your network driver
[Off-topic] mfsr98:
Symantec is just too high security I guess. It was blocking all the network drivers and it was a pain to remove it (because it asked for a uninstall password, and no, the password wasnt "symantec"). I did install this from a friend who works in a company which uses it, but it was fine a year ago. Now, after removing a lot of registrys (srsly, A LOT) and booting into safe mode so i could remove the program files and manually uninstall Symantec. It wasnt working fine after this (it was detecting network, which was new on the case, but I couldnt connect, even seeing full signal on the networks) but it suddently got working after some reboots. Anyways, its fine now, thank you everyone for your tips :)
[Off-topic] deathblade:
Anyone know anything about Ubuntu incompatibility with certain HDD or HDD incompatibility with other brands my Ubuntu doesn't load properly when I plug up my 2tb Samsung HDD Ubuntu is installed on to a 160gb Toshiba laptop HDD though once I unplug data (sata) from the Samsung Ubuntu runs perfectly, anyone have any ideas?
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Hard drive problem.
[Off-topic] LoopDoGG79:
I have Dell Inspiron 15 running windows 8. Norton did some updates and ask I reboot. After I rebooted, I got the dreaded windows 8 blue screen with the sad face. :( It said that my winload.efi file is missing or corrupted, causing windows not to boot. Can't boot into anything on the hard drive., not even into safe mode. Unfortunately, my 3 yr old got to my recovery disks and I don't have a windows 8 disk ATM. What can i do guys to get my laptop up and running? :(

"The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see."

Winston Churchill
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
You need to be able to get to the recovery mode. That requires the windows disk or repair disc. There isn't another way that I've found. Especially if is blue screens before you can select boot mode.
[Off-topic] LoopDoGG79:
Are the recovery disks available thru Dell?

"The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see."

Winston Churchill
[Off-topic] deathblade:
Well its working now not sure what happened but it works, so not bad HDD thankfully
[Off-topic] gunz.jones:
Yes. Just give them the service code information and they can send you a disk.
[Off-topic] matgras:
Install ubuntu until you have a w8 disk, or download the 8.1 preview which is free
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Or just Ubuntu which is 10x times faster and more stable
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
So fanboy ;_;
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Yes and its completely true I'm sure anybody here will agree with me.
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
But that's not the point.

Advise, I think, should be objective, especially in this kind of case.
[Off-topic] Jason914:
Finally, for some reason, I didn't have access to xda for years. I just changed my Internet provider, now everything is fine.
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Its called a IP ban and now that you said something your gonna have another one.
[Off-topic] matgras:
+1 never going back to windows... especially after i discovered winehq
[Off-topic] replica9000:
Never had much luck with WineHQ, but it's been a couple years since I've tried it.
[Off-topic] matgras:
In the early stages it was indeed buggy, try it again, never gad problems and games sometimes even ran better on wine than windows
[Off-topic] Devildog78965:
OK I have a question I'm buying a gtx 760 I want to upgrade to a sli later when I get more money but I have a 750 w PSU is that enough for sli gtx 760's I only saw the need wattage for one GPU not two and i have searched Google and I couldn't find much. Thanks again :)

Sent from my Liquid S4
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
So i've been reading about "winehq" here so i googled it and it seems awesome but will it really run every windows program then that will make my day also how heavy is it on the hardware? man i hope it can run all what i want cause i'm so tired of windows
[Off-topic] flastnoles11:
Easy enough to change your ip address :rolleyes:

“It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power."” ― David Brin
[Off-topic] bbrad:
It runs better than windows and it doesn't run heavy on the hardware just the program is its not a windows emulation it adapts it its even in the name

W-wine

I-is

N-not

E-emulation

So wine itself doesn't stress it. The program is running natively so half the time its faster on Ubuntu than windows.
[Off-topic] matgras:
+1 iv'e also heard that some guys are working on "dine" which runs mac software
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
Should i buy this one?:confused:

http://www.flipkart.com/hp-pavilion...dad172&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=g6

Thank u for replies :)

Sent from my xperia katana :D
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
I bumped my budget to $850 to go Haswell. Here's the build I just ordered.
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Could have bought a 8350 for that and could have blasted that i5 in games like crisis battlefield that uses all of its cores.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Most of the games > Crysis/Battlefield.
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Guess it just depends on what games you play I like playing battlefield, crisis, gta which uses a lot of cores so yea just saying you would be more future proof. But its your decision.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
If you think FX is future proof you're deluding yourself. Haswell (and even IB in some cases) murders it in everything but heavily threaded applications which are far less common. It'd be stupid for me to build a system for your needs especially since I don't have a raging FX-on. Just sayin'.
[Off-topic] ABD EL HAMEED:
Nice build man
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
This... Says it all so well.
[Off-topic] Gogeta:
No one?

Sent from my xperia katana :D
[Off-topic] bbrad:
Fx is there going to be steamroller fx which is said to destroy Intel which I hope it does. But anyway whatever you prefer.
[Off-topic] CharliesTheMan:
I'm playing around with a new rig. Would like to find a few members here that tinker with X79 boards.

I have a gigabyte X-79 UP4 with an i7 3820. I've been out the PC game a while. If someone's interested in chattng it up and sharing info and experience, hit me up.
[Off-topic] :
Hey guys. I'm building my own PC soon, so I just had a question.

What order do you prefer to build in? More specifically, do you install the PSU, then do you put the mobo in along with the IO Shield and then connect your other parts to it like the CPU and it's heatsink, and so on? Or do you take the mobo out and use it's box as a "bench" and install things like the CPU and heatsink and so on then slap on the IO Shield and put the mobo in. I understand it varies per person, just wanted to personal views on what's easiest and most efficient.

I'm going to be using a Fractal Design Define R4 case, so plenty or room and so on.

Thanks
[Off-topic] bbrad:
easies way for me in order

1.install psu

2. Install fans

3. Install CPU and heat sink on motherboard

4. Lay down case and install motherboard

5.install ram and hdd, and gpu

6. Plug her up and get to playing.

It usually takes on average 30min to build the whole computer for me.
[Off-topic] dakunclear:
Same for me only problem I had last time was I didn't put the front on properly so the power button didn't work so it took me an additional 30 minutes to figure it lol
[Off-topic] Sparx639:
Personally I do that cept I put the power supply last because the cables are annoying when installing fans and other parts. They always get in the way!
[Off-topic] bassie1995:
Wait, what? This is too much in one sentence, for me.
[Off-topic] Hidden Username:
You mean £160 or £260?

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It literally takes 1 minute to get a start menu(get a start shell) yet there are these haters online who talk nothing but smack about W8.

In comparison to W7, W8 has:

Better memory management

Better load distribution to the CPU

Quick boot(Boots windows in about 6 seconds for me on a regular 7200RPM HDD)

Much better desktop UI IMO(2D with subtle animations rather than overly done aero in W7)

Oh and can not forget about playing fruit ninja with a mouse :P
[Off-topic] sparx180:
Nope, £60. I saw it on a website called swapz, and all he wanted was £60 :)
[Off-topic] :
I see. Thanks. In about an hour, the DPD man will be here to gimme my case! Unfortunately I'll have to build the PC early August, because I couldn't get 1 day delivery on most things.
[Off-topic] domboy:
Agreed, and I also like the desktop ui in 8/RT. I'm not particularly attached to aero, so I don't really miss it.

And about the online haters... it seems it's pretty much the same with every new windows release that I can recall... there is always a group that can't stand the changes. Then another group that loves it, and a bunch in the middle that are fine either way. It'll be interesting to see how all this pans out.
[Off-topic] :
I think that the Metro style of Windows 8 is very clever. It looks nice and clean, but it's easier on the graphics, seeing as it's 2D and there are just some animations.

Some of the first Windows had that classic grey theme, and people were into that.

Then people found XP's sort of gradient look with the bars and stuff attractive.

Followed by Windows Vista's glassy look.

Then Windows 7 came along and took the glassy look, toned it down a little, and introduced the icons on the taskbar, instead of the full program name, etc..

Then Windows 8 comes, and reintroduces 2D, but in a way that is fashionable, and easy for the system.

I'm guessing the next Windows will have maybe a mix. Something new.

After that, who knows? Maybe the sort of "Sci-Fi" UI will start coming out. Like, you know, in movies and games where the UI is all nice and clean, with blue lines under some text, that goes diagonal and straight again, and circular progress bars (like the CM bootscreen), etc..

That could also be made in a way that doesn't consume too many. resources.
[Off-topic] PVL_93_RU:
I'm currently on Lenovo IdeaPad Y550P laptop

(2.2 GHz CPU, 3 GB RAM, 2 GB NVidia 240M graphics, 300GB HDD)

Gonna go back to WinXP and then upgrade to Win7 because the installation setup gives me an error during unpacking the Windows files

I had Win8 before, seems rock solid to me, it's a kind of lighter version of Win7

I also tried MacOS one day (Hackintosh) - got it booted up, but I don't know which kext files I needs for it so I either couldn't get audio and network up and running, or it would stuck at Apple logo screen, or not boot up at all, so I screwed that idea

I never tried Linux on it (AFAIK Ubuntu has a MacOS-like UI), dunno if it's worth it

And I'm tempted to try ChromiumOS, though it's not much of use without internet (so I'd have to keep the laptop at home)