Random thoughts....[Tech edition] - Page 26

thevictor390 · November 3rd, 2009, 2:17 PM

I would try it on windows 7 first, it's been pretty good for me with driver compatibility.

The_Finn · November 3rd, 2009, 5:58 PM

man i know the theories/science behind why it works.... but who ever originally tested the bake an overheated GFX card at 400f for 10min to get it working again really fucking deserves a medal or something... on a related not my old laptop is working again... woohoooo

viilaaja@pt cruiser · November 3rd, 2009, 7:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Finn

man i know the theories/science behind why it works.... but who ever originally tested the bake an overheated GFX card at 400f for 10min to get it working again really fucking deserves a medal or something... on a related not my old laptop is working again... woohoooo

maybe he did that by anger images/smilies/biggrin.gif

and then lol'd when it worked images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Ilpav · November 4th, 2009, 12:58 AM

How long do stock Intel CPU fans usually last? I had mine for almost exactly a year and it is running a bit louder than, say, a few months ago. Could it be it is slowly dying, or is it just dirty/dusty or something?

Also, I would like to add, is that it isn't installed as secure as it's supposed to be; there are 4 clips that secure it to the mobo, but I only managed to secure 3 of them (stupid design; cheap, plastic clips). Cooling is still fine, idle temps don't go above 30-40 C.

I just hope it starts showing some signs before it actually dies, like increased temp and noise, so I can buy this Zalman CPU cooler before I have to wait until it is shipped to me. images/smilies/smile.gif

thevictor390 · November 4th, 2009, 1:31 AM

No computer part should be anywhere close to dying after a year.

Adunaphel · November 4th, 2009, 9:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilpav

How long do stock Intel CPU fans usually last? I had mine for almost exactly a year and it is running a bit louder than, say, a few months ago. Could it be it is slowly dying, or is it just dirty/dusty or something?

I'm going to go with dust buildup initially, unless your case has filtered intakes. If your case sits on the floor, it's even more likely. Get a can of compressed air and attack the mofo.

NooDle · November 4th, 2009, 11:09 AM

^question related to that :

How often do you need to clean the insides of your PC. Mines on the bottom shelf, so technically not the ground, and AFAIK I have never cleaned it. Coming up on 3 years now, without a problem.

Same question goes for laptop, I guess they're more sensitive to dust and stuff because there's far less room

melbournian · November 4th, 2009, 11:41 AM

My eReader arrived today images/smilies/biggrin.gif

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/large_images/098/212318098.jpg

It looks exactly like that, cover and all (which is came with), except I'm reading Flatland: a Romance of Many Dimensions atm (and it's wigging me out with its sheers awesomeness).

Jens · November 4th, 2009, 3:54 PM

Wich would be best? Buy a Laptop now with a Windows 7 voucher or wait?
My laptop just gave up on me, it isn't worth repairing either.

Ilpav · November 4th, 2009, 4:20 PM

Did anyone have problems updating their ASUS BIOS recently? I never updated mine since I got it a year ago, and whenever I try to update it with 'ASUS Update", it always says their FTP server is too busy, try again later. Why can't I just get the update from their website?

AiR · November 4th, 2009, 4:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NooDle

^question related to that :

How often do you need to clean the insides of your PC. Mines on the bottom shelf, so technically not the ground, and AFAIK I have never cleaned it. Coming up on 3 years now, without a problem.

Same question goes for laptop, I guess they're more sensitive to dust and stuff because there's far less room

Depends on how nutty you are. I clean my case at least 3 times a year, wash the dust filters every month. If you're not that anal, you can get away with cleaning it once a year. But three years is enough for me to yell nasty and call pest control on your computer.

Laptops are tricky as they're not intended to be opened and are a hassle to clean. On the flipside they do not have the sucking power of a desktop and take longer to build up lots of dust.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilpav

Did anyone have problems updating their ASUS BIOS recently? I never updated mine since I got it a year ago, and whenever I try to update it with 'ASUS Update", it always says their FTP server is too busy, try again later. Why can't I just get the update from their website?

You can. http://support.asus.com/download/dow...Language=en-us

thevictor390 · November 4th, 2009, 5:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melbournian

My eReader arrived today images/smilies/biggrin.gif

<ereader>

It looks exactly like that, cover and all (which is came with), except I'm reading Flatland: a Romance of Many Dimensions atm (and it's wigging me out with its sheers awesomeness).

That has to be one of the nerdiest (and hardest to find) books I've ever read, but I still loved it. Recommended by a high school Geometry teacher of course.

CD82 · November 4th, 2009, 7:19 PM

Does anybody know If I can play the UK version of a Steam game in Germany? (Assuming I buy it at amazon.uk).

Speedtouch · November 4th, 2009, 7:24 PM

I have just bought a Panasonic TZ7. It takes video in Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite. I understand that AVCHD is compressed more, so takes up less space. Does that mean that Motion JPEG has a higher quality with larger files? Or are they the same quality, and the only difference is that MJPEG can be played and edited more easily, while you can take more AVCHD?

Edit: Don't worry - I think I've got it. A website tells me that MJPEG is worse in quality, too. But one would assume that this is only a slight disadvantage.

viilaaja@pt cruiser · November 4th, 2009, 8:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CD82

Does anybody know If I can play the UK version of a Steam game in Germany? (Assuming I buy it at amazon.uk).

yes, kause i think the steam changes the language if you want to.

maxtortheone · November 4th, 2009, 8:48 PM

OK, bear with me on this one. Went today with a mate to the local Apple store inside a shopping center to show him the new 3rd gen Touch. He has an first gen one and asked about there being a possibility that his is burning out headphones(first Apple the ones broke secondly faulty AKGs with no sound in left headphone-which he got exchanged). Anyway, the clerk tells us that if you use any other kind of headphones except Apple ones you lose your warranty as the Apple ones have a longer jack. WTF? Is that why on most headphones says "For iPod"? Or was he just stupid and referring to the new 3rd gen ones with mic and controls?

stiggles · November 4th, 2009, 9:02 PM

Packaging can be hilarious. I ordered an 8gb micro SDHC card, and because Postman Pat is on strike it got sent via City Link, who saw fit to put it in an A3-size cardboard envelope.
Madness.

leviathan · November 4th, 2009, 9:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CD82

Does anybody know If I can play the UK version of a Steam game in Germany? (Assuming I buy it at amazon.uk).

I'm quite sure you can. A friend of mine often buys games from the UK Amazon, since they are cheaper there and not censored like the German versions. And he plays Steam a lot. I'll ask him how it works images/smilies/smile.gif

Thomas93 · November 4th, 2009, 10:39 PM

I miss aero snap.

matt2000 · November 4th, 2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stiggles

Packaging can be hilarious. I ordered an 8gb micro SDHC card, and because Postman Pat is on strike it got sent via City Link, who saw fit to put it in an A3-size cardboard envelope.
Madness.

At work we ordered a laptop, and it came in a box about 3 times the size of the smaller box inside, with the laptop in that. Sometimes it's just silly.

November 3rd, 2009, 5:58 PM	#502
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November 4th, 2009, 12:58 AM	#504
Ilpav Joined: Sep 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 7:24 AM Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 1,730 Car: '96 Grand Voyager, '01 Grand Caravan, '05 Matrix LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	How long do stock Intel CPU fans usually last? I had mine for almost exactly a year and it is running a bit louder than, say, a few months ago. Could it be it is slowly dying, or is it just dirty/dusty or something? Also, I would like to add, is that it isn't installed as secure as it's supposed to be; there are 4 clips that secure it to the mobo, but I only managed to secure 3 of them (stupid design; cheap, plastic clips). Cooling is still fine, idle temps don't go above 30-40 C. I just hope it starts showing some signs before it actually dies, like increased temp and noise, so I can buy this Zalman CPU cooler before I have to wait until it is shipped to me. __________________ "The Ferrari 355. The best car...in the world...ever."- Jeremy Clarkson

November 4th, 2009, 3:54 PM	#509
Jens Joined: Jul 12th, 2009 Last Online: 4:17 PM Location: Aalst - Belgium Posts: 106 Car: Fiat GP LFS Status: Rep Power: 8	Wich would be best? Buy a Laptop now with a Windows 7 voucher or wait? My laptop just gave up on me, it isn't worth repairing either. __________________ Jenson Button - F1 World Champion 2009

November 4th, 2009, 4:20 PM	#510
Ilpav Joined: Sep 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 7:24 AM Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 1,730 Car: '96 Grand Voyager, '01 Grand Caravan, '05 Matrix LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	Did anyone have problems updating their ASUS BIOS recently? I never updated mine since I got it a year ago, and whenever I try to update it with 'ASUS Update", it always says their FTP server is too busy, try again later. Why can't I just get the update from their website? __________________ "The Ferrari 355. The best car...in the world...ever."- Jeremy Clarkson Last edited by Ilpav; November 4th, 2009 at 4:25 PM.

November 4th, 2009, 7:19 PM	#513
CD82 Joined: May 3rd, 2007 Last Online: 11:25 AM Age: 27 Posts: 279 Car: Peugeot 206 Rep Power: 32	Does anybody know If I can play the UK version of a Steam game in Germany? (Assuming I buy it at amazon.uk). __________________

November 3rd, 2009, 2:17 PM	#501
thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: 4:02 PM Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	I would try it on windows 7 first, it's been pretty good for me with driver compatibility.

November 4th, 2009, 1:31 AM	#505
thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: 4:02 PM Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	No computer part should be anywhere close to dying after a year.

November 4th, 2009, 7:24 PM	#514
Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: 4:16 PM Location: Kent, England Age: 17 Posts: 4,131 Car: '99 Kangoo 1.4 (Parents) Rep Power: 86	I have just bought a Panasonic TZ7. It takes video in Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite. I understand that AVCHD is compressed more, so takes up less space. Does that mean that Motion JPEG has a higher quality with larger files? Or are they the same quality, and the only difference is that MJPEG can be played and edited more easily, while you can take more AVCHD? Edit: Don't worry - I think I've got it. A website tells me that MJPEG is worse in quality, too. But one would assume that this is only a slight disadvantage. __________________ ^My Flickr^ Last edited by Speedtouch; November 4th, 2009 at 7:33 PM.

November 4th, 2009, 8:48 PM	#516
maxtortheone Joined: Oct 16th, 2007 Last Online: 4:15 PM Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 1,188 Car: Solar Yellow Driving School Citroen Elise C1 Rep Power: 60	OK, bear with me on this one. Went today with a mate to the local Apple store inside a shopping center to show him the new 3rd gen Touch. He has an first gen one and asked about there being a possibility that his is burning out headphones(first Apple the ones broke secondly faulty AKGs with no sound in left headphone-which he got exchanged). Anyway, the clerk tells us that if you use any other kind of headphones except Apple ones you lose your warranty as the Apple ones have a longer jack. WTF? Is that why on most headphones says "For iPod"? Or was he just stupid and referring to the new 3rd gen ones with mic and controls? __________________ Speed kills? Maybe, but it doesn’t half thrill as well. - Jeremy Clarkson

November 4th, 2009, 9:02 PM	#517
stiggles Joined: May 28th, 2007 Last Online: 3:13 PM Location: Exeter, United Kingdom Age: 20 Posts: 747 Rep Power: 62	Packaging can be hilarious. I ordered an 8gb micro SDHC card, and because Postman Pat is on strike it got sent via City Link, who saw fit to put it in an A3-size cardboard envelope. Madness. __________________ My photography We are not here to sell you clotted cream or be stuck behind your caravans.

November 4th, 2009, 10:39 PM	#519
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