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September 23, 2012 2:47:54 PM

Guys let me begin with an apology.

I messed up with some old account deletes (removing old accounts that were banned but not deleted, and sockpuppets) and took this one out by accident ... collateral damage.

Please accept my apologies and continue on here.

I will not play with any handgrenades without reading the instructions on the side of the pin after I remove it.

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September 23, 2012 5:34:29 PM

Here it is! Shannon got her M18X today. 2860QM/580m sli... going to install Samsung 830...
September 23, 2012 7:56:45 PM

Sweet, that thing is better than most desktops
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September 23, 2012 9:34:48 PM

Nice! I think that will be a nice little laptop and should last her a while...

So you traded her laptop and one of the 6990s?

Now you can start planning your next move!
September 23, 2012 9:39:48 PM

I'm just posting this to sub to this.
September 23, 2012 10:11:24 PM

Stick, thanks for passing along the new thread. HOOAH!!!
September 23, 2012 10:38:29 PM

Yeah, thanks. I had no idea what could have happened, as I thought we'd been pretty civil.
September 23, 2012 10:43:06 PM

Onus said:
Yeah, thanks. I had no idea what could have happened, as I thought we'd been pretty civil.

You had been but now I get the chance to stalk all of you and do things to you whilst you sleep.
September 23, 2012 11:05:23 PM

I think I have to sell my Intel box and use the AMD rig as my main setup for a while. Gotta get this glass replaced, all the bills are due, and money is tight. I might be able to come up with another solution, this is just me thinking out loud.
September 23, 2012 11:08:00 PM

Mousemonkey said:
You had been but now I get the chance to stalk all of you and do things to you whilst you sleep.

Nothing new to me. Bring it on!
September 23, 2012 11:13:08 PM

You guys did nothing wrong ... the error was mine during a cleanup.

sorry.
September 23, 2012 11:14:18 PM

Did anyone tell kingsmp? I'll PM him now.
September 24, 2012 12:10:31 AM

stickg1 said:
Did anyone tell kingsmp? I'll PM him now.



Thanks for the PM Stickg1

nice lappie Russk1
wonder what it 3dmark11 and Cinebench 11.5 bench is? LOL
September 24, 2012 12:15:35 AM

I dont want to exclude anyone. If you feel like someone didnt get the memo then send them a PM. Also if you want to invite anyone new to the thread that is fine with me!
September 24, 2012 12:53:55 AM

Thanks stickg1 - I was beginning to wonder why there were no posts (old thread) and figured that people were observing the Sabbath! :) 
September 24, 2012 3:08:20 AM

I need to get a laptop soon...
September 24, 2012 3:18:12 AM

Mousemonkey said:
You had been but now I get the chance to stalk all of you and do things to you whilst you sleep.

I wish i could sleep.... that seems like it would be nice.
September 24, 2012 3:31:17 AM

king smp said:
Thanks for the PM Stickg1

nice lappie Russk1
wonder what it 3dmark11 and Cinebench 11.5 bench is? LOL


It would probably do great if it didn't overheat in the first 5 minutes under load (80c for gpu) and drop clocks. I think it needs a serious paste job and I've never done it before. (on a notebook)

I wish there was a way I could adjust fan speeds...

Anyhow, Windows index scores are:

7.5
7.7
7.9
7.9
7.9

This is for MM:

September 24, 2012 11:25:56 AM

RussK1 said:
It would probably do great if it didn't overheat in the first 5 minutes under load (80c for gpu) and drop clocks. I think it needs a serious paste job and I've never done it before. (on a notebook)

I wish there was a way I could adjust fan speeds...

Anyhow, Windows index scores are:

7.5
7.7
7.9
7.9
7.9



Do those fans get pretty loud? Maybe there's an aftermarket fan you can put in there. Not sure though, but maybe higher end laptops have aftermarket parts you can put in it.

Mmmm coffee is awesome.
September 24, 2012 12:55:46 PM

Driver download sites: Are they a resource, ad traps, or malware?

I've seen quite a few requests for drivers recently for hardware that is so old that the manufacturer does not have XP drivers. When I do the obvious Google search, some sites come up over and over again with the drivers. Interesting idea - a site that aggregates drivers for download.

But they smell like a trap to me. "Here, come to my site. I've got drivers the manufacturer can't provide; just install them with admin privileges." It's hard-wired into my reflexes not to even visit a site like that.

So have any of you had experience good, bad, or indifferent with these sites in general, or some specific one? I'm kind of curious.
September 24, 2012 1:12:04 PM

WyomingKnott said:
Driver download sites: Are they a resource, ad traps, or malware?

I've seen quite a few requests for drivers recently for hardware that is so old that the manufacturer does not have XP drivers. When I do the obvious Google search, some sites come up over and over again with the drivers. Interesting idea - a site that aggregates drivers for download.

But they smell like a trap to me. "Here, come to my site. I've got drivers the manufacturer can't provide; just install them with admin privileges." It's hard-wired into my reflexes not to even visit a site like that.

So have any of you had experience good, bad, or indifferent with these sites in general, or some specific one? I'm kind of curious.



Go with your gut and not trust them. Best way to avoid something is by avoiding it entirely (or trying to atleast).

This site has always been good to me though.

http://www.station-drivers.com/page/drivers.htm
September 24, 2012 1:15:41 PM

WyomingKnott said:
Driver download sites: Are they a resource, ad traps, or malware?

I've seen quite a few requests for drivers recently for hardware that is so old that the manufacturer does not have XP drivers. When I do the obvious Google search, some sites come up over and over again with the drivers. Interesting idea - a site that aggregates drivers for download.

But they smell like a trap to me. "Here, come to my site. I've got drivers the manufacturer can't provide; just install them with admin privileges." It's hard-wired into my reflexes not to even visit a site like that.

So have any of you had experience good, bad, or indifferent with these sites in general, or some specific one? I'm kind of curious.

You are very correct about those sites being questionable. Same with the sites that offer free scans (except for genuine sites such as Malwarebytes). I read warnings about this on Kim Komando's newsletters which are excellent IMO.

Driver downloads is a ruse used to make these fake sites appear to be legit.

As you are well aware, every time one clicks on an .exe file we are giving them free access to download whatever that .exe file is attached to. The problem arises when that file downloads stuff other than or in addition to the advertised program. That's how "babylon toolbar", "widgi toolbar" etc find their way into people's computers.
September 24, 2012 1:19:06 PM

Ubrales said:
You are very correct about those sites being questionable. Same with the sites that offer free scans (except for genuine sites such as Malwarebytes). I read warnings about this on Kim Komando's newsletters which are excellent IMO.

Driver downloads is a ruse used to make these fake sites appear to be legit.

As you are well aware, every time one clicks on an .exe file we are giving them free access to download whatever that .exe file is attached to. The problem arises when that file downloads stuff other than or in addition to the advertised program. That's how "babylon toolbar", "widgi toolbar" etc find their way into people's computers.



Open candy... and yes Babylon search is a pain in the arse to remove!
September 24, 2012 1:41:01 PM

I've used something called "DriverAgent." They've got some banner ads on their site, but otherwise appear to be clean and provide a useful service. It will check your entire system for out-of-date drivers, then provide downloads either from their source or directly from the manufacturer of the ones you choose to update.
September 24, 2012 2:59:24 PM

IMHO, I avoid (and recommend avoidance) at all of the so-called driver sites. Not only do they tend to deposit all sorts of nasties in your cache, but they are often dens of "click-ware" because of the deceptive practices they use to "help" you.

Many an infected system has resulted from these sites. Many. Heard of AntiVirus 2012 and its many permutations? If not, cruise on over to just about any of the driver sites and I am sure you can be introduced.

September 24, 2012 3:51:17 PM

^ Agree!
September 24, 2012 4:16:31 PM

IMO Driver sites are a last resort option!

You really need to be desperate for some old drivers to be going there in the first place, when I have no other options I use Driverguide.com.
September 24, 2012 4:31:48 PM

AbdullahG said:
Nothing new to me. Bring it on!


bucknutty said:
I wish i could sleep.... that seems like it would be nice.


Well the the next time either of you wake up with a strange taste and a couple of hairs in your mouth...
September 24, 2012 4:35:14 PM

Fixed it! Yes! I wrote the guy and told him of the thermal throttling and he wrote back saying he never encountered the issue (liar) and I figured it out and wrote him back informing him that I fixed it... he promptly wrote back and asked how I did it... hmmm?







Vantage score:

http://www.3dmark.com/3dmv/4308698
September 24, 2012 6:08:26 PM

Mousemonkey said:
Well the the next time either of you wake up with a strange taste and a couple of hairs in your mouth...

:sweat: 
September 24, 2012 6:15:57 PM

AbdullahG said:
:sweat: 

Hmm sweaty youngling, yum yum Mwahaha!
September 24, 2012 9:43:00 PM

We haven't had music on the jobsite for about a year. When I was working for a different contractor last month we listened to music all day and it was so much more enjoyable. Well my dad let me put one of these on his account at the local hardware store!

http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/tools/Batteries-Charg...

It's pretty nice, the sound quality is great. I have a bunch of Milwaukee cordless drills and impact drivers and I can use a battery from the drill to power the radio. It will run all day on one full charged battery. It also has an auxiliary input so I can plug my phone in and listen to MP3s or Pandora. Also if you plug the radio in with the power cord you can also plug your car charger into the radio and keep your phone/MP3 player charged. Very nifty. It is weatherproof and has a weatherproof compartment that holds your phone, aux input, and battery pack. I love this thing!
September 24, 2012 10:05:14 PM

Mousemonkey said:
Hmm sweaty youngling, yum yum Mwahaha!

Yeah, I won't be on Tom's for the next, well, forever...
September 24, 2012 10:13:36 PM

Heaven 3.0

September 24, 2012 10:31:49 PM

AbdullahG said:
Yeah, I won't be on Tom's for the next, well, forever...

Ok, what if I promise not to teabag you whilst you're asleep? Will you stay? :ange: 
September 24, 2012 10:43:05 PM

Mousemonkey said:
Ok, what if I promise not to teabag you whilst you're asleep? Will you stay? :ange: 


Careful MM he is a minor :non: 

We dont want you to go away for 5-10 LOL
We need good moderators :) 
September 24, 2012 10:45:25 PM

Mousemonkey said:
Ok, what if I promise not to teabag you whilst you're asleep? Will you stay? :ange: 


Time for tea!
September 24, 2012 10:49:27 PM

Mousemonkey said:
Ok, what if I promise not to teabag you whilst you're asleep? Will you stay? :ange: 

Okay :) 

I need to think about my life and what I've done if this is these are the types of conversations I start :lol: 

I love the background music in this video:



So soothing.
September 25, 2012 12:07:08 AM

I get my 20mbps cable installed tomorrow. I haven't had my own internet or cable TV for a few months now. I left some very specific instructions for the tech. I factory reset the router I want him to use and gave him all the information. I made it idiot proof, lets hope he can comply. If he tries to pull the "I can only install one of our routers" crap I'm gonna flip. They want to charge $5 a month for their Linksys WRT54Gs. I want none of it!
September 25, 2012 12:10:49 AM

Once stickg1 gets his interwebz back, anyone wanna play a round or two of BF3?
September 25, 2012 12:21:24 AM

AbdullahG said:
Once stickg1 gets his interwebz back, anyone wanna play a round or two of BF3?


I would but Shannon wants "Russ" time! :whistle: 
September 25, 2012 12:27:25 AM

stickg1 said:
I get my 20mbps cable installed tomorrow. I haven't had my own internet or cable TV for a few months now. I left some very specific instructions for the tech. I factory reset the router I want him to use and gave him all the information. I made it idiot proof, lets hope he can comply. If he tries to pull the "I can only install one of our routers" crap I'm gonna flip. They want to charge $5 a month for their Linksys WRT54Gs. I want none of it!



I'm looking to get either the Cisco EA6500 or the Netgear R6300... "when" I do, I'll send you my E4200 V.1 (the good one).
September 25, 2012 12:45:03 AM

RussK1 said:
I'm looking to get either the Cisco EA6500 or the Netgear R6300... "when" I do, I'll send you my E4200 V.1 (the good one).


Thanks dude! Yeah I picked this one up from Craigslist for $10. It's not great but slightly better than the one the cable company gives you.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

It has sweet LED lights that guarantee a seizure within 10 minutes or your money back. Good thing there is an off switch for them, lol.
September 25, 2012 12:46:08 AM

stickg1 said:
I get my 20mbps cable installed tomorrow. I haven't had my own internet or cable TV for a few months now. I left some very specific instructions for the tech. I factory reset the router I want him to use and gave him all the information. I made it idiot proof, lets hope he can comply. If he tries to pull the "I can only install one of our routers" crap I'm gonna flip. They want to charge $5 a month for their Linksys WRT54Gs. I want none of it!

The Linksys WRT54G router is a 'G' router. I hope you got a Linksys 'N' router - the one I use is a refurbished Linksys E1000 which I bought for $25 from CompUSA. It is working flawlessly for over a year and I use MAC address filtering as well as WPA2 security.
September 25, 2012 12:51:20 AM

Ubrales said:
The Linksys WRT54G router is a 'G' router. I hope you got a Linksys 'N' router - the one I use is a refurbished Linksys E1000 which I bought for $25 from CompUSA. It is working flawlessly for over a year and I use MAC address filtering as well as WPA2 security.


Mine is just a suped up G router with double the speeds. It's still not good enough to stream video between two wireless devices on the network without buffering. So I'm hoping to get an N router eventually.
September 25, 2012 2:05:33 AM

stickg1 said:
I get my 20mbps cable installed tomorrow. I haven't had my own internet or cable TV for a few months now. I left some very specific instructions for the tech. I factory reset the router I want him to use and gave him all the information. I made it idiot proof, lets hope he can comply. If he tries to pull the "I can only install one of our routers" crap I'm gonna flip. They want to charge $5 a month for their Linksys WRT54Gs. I want none of it!



what is the big deal.
let him just install the cable modem direct hook up to your main rig if it near the cable modem
should always have one computer wired anyway and you should have your cable modem near your main rig
then do the router yourself
unless all of your computers run wireless???
September 25, 2012 2:08:58 AM

king smp said:
what is the big deal.
let him just install the cable modem direct hook up to your main rig if it near the cable modem
should always have one computer wired anyway and you should have your cable modem near your main rig
then do the router yourself
unless all of your computers run wireless???

Yes all my computers are wireless. My neighborhood is on fiber optics and I have a switch on the side of my house that controls ethernet jacks in my wall. I have no jacks near any computers anyway.
September 25, 2012 2:15:43 AM

no way to drop a Cat6 line under the floor and run to a jack?
real easy if you have a basement and not a slab

maybe it is my OCD but I always have to have one rig wired on port 1
September 25, 2012 2:18:27 AM

I'm in a slab. Don't feel like pulling carpet up either!
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