Re: Getting my Quadra 650 working and Extended Keyboard II does nothing!
Posted on 2013-05-09, 18:12
they will work, but you have to force apple's software to acknowledge their existence. usually its a simple hack.
Re: Ancient DOS Games Webshow
Posted on 2013-05-07, 12:07
Actually, my brother-in-law has an audio engineering background, and he's coming over for a moment today, so he should be able to give me some advice for my specific circumstances. :) I'm calling it now. $100 says, by the end of the visit, he will push you to buy super expensive cables made from …
Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice
Posted on 2013-05-04, 06:50
MOUSE: Azio Corp Levetron GM533U Gaming Mouse (Original Selection: Same) Never get a four legged mouse. It will wobble in most cases. Even if the legs are indeed perfect leveled, your desk doesn't have to. 3-legged is the only good choice (or 2). http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_ …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2013-05-03, 00:01
sliderider wrote: Did it come with a power supply? Finding one for a good price with the original power supply can sometimes be a PITA. Around a quarter of the ones I see for sale on ebay specifically state 'power supply not included'. isn't it just a standard wall-wart?
Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice
Posted on 2013-05-02, 21:30
In before the rage that you bought Windows 8 :P Yea, you probably will catch a bit of flack for that. :P I'm just going to frown and shake my head in shame. Aside from that, looks like a good system! The only thing that bugs me aside from win8 is the power supply. I'm not that familiar with …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2013-05-02, 15:32
NitroX infinity wrote: What exactly does that thing do? What kind of device is it? *fixed*
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2013-05-02, 01:50
I saw that videoblaster, does it playback MPEG videoes & VCDs? I think that is its main function, but I'll see when I get the manual + drivers. Very hard to find much info about it online. It is a curiosity to add to my 486 and full length ISA cards are always fun ;) With the addition of a Phone …
Re: Developers releases DRM free game, 93% pirated on day one
Posted on 2013-05-01, 05:50
Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice
Posted on 2013-04-28, 19:39
I hate ssd drives. I had 2 sets die in 2 years. Long story short, it was a defective model. That said the performance is PHENOMENAL. I dropped $350 on a set of four. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I've been spoiled by programs loading instantly.
Re: Advice for setting up an oldschool LAN party
Posted on 2013-04-28, 00:07
Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice
Posted on 2013-04-28, 00:05
I find it ironic, the whole AMD vs Intel debate has never cooled down since day one. ^.^ Intel has almost always been the #1 performer. Amd has always come in 2nd with the "I'm a better value". The money you save by going AMD should be put into a SSD raid. like on the newegg wishlist i posted. You …
Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice
Posted on 2013-04-27, 06:58
keeping to a ~$1300 budget I propose: https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=27451707 4x raid SSD and a 3tb hard drive SPECIFICALLY for video streaming. (3 year warranty vs 2) Everything you need except for a case. I'd pick you out a case but its going to be a $200 lian-li. :P …
Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice
Posted on 2013-04-27, 06:38
i'd like to know why everyone is hell-bent on intel. AMD/ATI offer more bang/buck.
Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice
Posted on 2013-04-27, 01:54
... Its just Microsoft repeating itself. 95 > vista, 98 >7, me >8. Interesting analogy :lol: . its completely true. 95 marked the end of dos, and forced hardware into PnP. it was buggier than a hooker with the sniffles. 98 perfected 95's flaws and ran fine for most people for a VERY long time. ME …
Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice
Posted on 2013-04-27, 01:33
its only in the last month or so that windows 8 has even passed XP! Take a gander at the steam hardware survey: http://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey Windows 7 makes up for 67% of all systems that play games on steam. windows 8 has only just passed 10%. it also gives you an "average" person's …
Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice
Posted on 2013-04-27, 01:28
Gemini, if I was close enough to you, I'd slap you. The ONLY viable reason to go windows 8 is for touchscreen laptops and tablets. 8 will go down in history as windows ME version 2.0. Win7 is damn near perfect. Believe it or not, I've had nothing but trouble with Windows 7 the few times I've used …
Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice
Posted on 2013-04-27, 00:55
Gemini, if I was close enough to you, I'd slap you. The ONLY viable reason to go windows 8 is for touchscreen laptops and tablets. 8 will go down in history as windows ME version 2.0. Win7 is damn near perfect.
Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice
Posted on 2013-04-26, 23:24
But you still didn't answer the question I was most interested in: Which has the better longevity? Black/Red, Blue or Green? WD blacks are practically the ONLY consumer drives with a 5 year warranty. Green drives are designed for non-stressful use. i.e. movie/music storage red drives are designed …
Re: Planning to Build a New Computer - Want Some Advice
Posted on 2013-04-26, 03:18
My advice is to not be afraid of being an early adopter if you have the cash. Every time I've bought an older ("top-of-last-generation") CPU or GPU, I've regretted how fast it becomes obsolete. Buying cheaper is okay if you plan to upgrade every 2 years, but I bought higher-end and my 3 1/2 year …
Re: Is SATA worth it?
Posted on 2013-04-26, 02:41
Well I know this may sound stupid but don't ATA133 drives transfer at 133 MB/s.....isn't that what ATA133 MEANS, versus ATA100, ATA66, ATA33?? its per CHANNEL. so 2 drives will share the 133. sata is completely independent. now the ORIGINAL sata, pci will bottleneck the total to ~133mb/s. That is …
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