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Posted in: Default Drive
  stingerhs
06-07-2007, 1:22 AM
#2
it depends on which drive you have Windows installed on. if your Windows installation is on your C drive, then most things that you download from Microsoft are going to get installed there (assuming the stuff you're downloading is just updates. thing...  [Read More]
Posted in: Which console will you get Force Unleashed on?
  stingerhs
06-07-2007, 11:25 AM
#26
probably the 360, but it won't be for me. it would be for my friend's birthday in January (or later. hopefully, the game will be out before then). if it comes out on the PC, though, i'll be much happier. :)...  [Read More]
Posted in: Graphics card that really p*sses me off...
  stingerhs
06-07-2007, 1:24 AM
#24
hey, if you have an hour or so to watch TV, then you have an hour or so to reformat. all you need to do is to check the progress every once in a while (such as during a commercial break) to make sure things are going smoothly. after that, you'll nee...  [Read More]
Posted in: Graphics card that really p*sses me off...
  stingerhs
06-06-2007, 4:10 PM
#22
nope. wiping the hard drive writes over every bit on the drive with a 0 (or no data) which completely clears the hard drive of everything including the file system. reformatting (or simply formatting) sets up the file system on the hard drive which...  [Read More]
Posted in: Graphics card that really p*sses me off...
  stingerhs
06-05-2007, 10:44 PM
#20
?? Wipe the harddrive before the format? You mean, delete the primary partition. A normal format wipes the partition of all data and you will need to delete the old primary partition before you format the partition.no, not really. a reformat simple r...  [Read More]
Posted in: Graphics card that really p*sses me off...
  stingerhs
06-05-2007, 1:12 AM
#15
if you really want to do it right, wipe the hard drive before you format. that will get *everything* off of the drive, including the boot sector (very handy if its been corrupted in any way). as with a reformat, though, make sure you backup your impo...  [Read More]
Posted in: Graphics card that really p*sses me off...
  stingerhs
06-02-2007, 6:30 PM
#9
could you post a screenshot so that we can see what the problem looks like???...  [Read More]
Posted in: Graphics card that really p*sses me off...
  stingerhs
06-02-2007, 11:44 AM
#5
well, you need to uninstall your old video drivers every time you go to install updated drivers. this is due to the new drivers having to overwrite the old files, and some files just simply won't be overwritten. some files that aren't overwritten cor...  [Read More]
Posted in: Graphics card that really p*sses me off...
  stingerhs
05-31-2007, 9:22 PM
#3
did you uninstall the old ForceWare Drivers before updating to your new video drivers?? also, are you using the VSync option in the game's video settings???...  [Read More]
Posted in: CPU TEMP SURVEY! Please Help ! :)
  stingerhs
06-02-2007, 6:31 PM
#10
^^^^ just watch out for the condensation. ;)...  [Read More]
Posted in: CPU TEMP SURVEY! Please Help ! :)
  stingerhs
06-01-2007, 10:55 PM
#5
My PC - using PC Wizard 2007 CPU: AMD AthlonXP 3200+ Barton Core overclocked @ 2600MHz (1.75 V) Idle Temp: 44C Full Load: 49C (encrypting and compressing 400MB of data with WinRAR) Thermaltake Volcano Fan/Heatsink combo for cooling in a mid-tower Not...  [Read More]
Posted in: Discovery
  stingerhs
06-01-2007, 10:14 PM
#10
if you are all going to be negative then I'll have a mod come down here.i'm a mod!! and so is Astro!!! seems to me that you're in good hands. :D and in all fairness, we weren't exactly understanding what your screen was pointing to. you can't blame...  [Read More]
Posted in: Oblivious to the Nines
  stingerhs
05-25-2007, 11:55 AM
#5
^^^^ indeed. i'm sure that you'll be losing a lot of sleep over the next week or so. btw, have you downloaded the extra content for the game (Knights of the Nine, Shivering Isles, etc) from Xbox Live???...  [Read More]
Posted in: New unnamed game from the makers of Serious Sam
  stingerhs
05-18-2007, 3:54 PM
#2
^^^^ that engine has "DX10 enabled" written all over it. seriously, the last time i saw a tank rendered with that much detail was a screenshot from "Crysis". my one complaint is the textures on the windows in the third screenshot...  [Read More]
Posted in: the end of the Athlon...
  stingerhs
05-19-2007, 2:05 AM
#9
^^^^ since when??? oh, wait, you're referring to the Core 2's over the Athlon's. right. gotcha. i can see where a new generation of processors can beat out the old generation. kind of like comparing a 2007 Corvette to a '67 Mustang 302, right?? stil...  [Read More]
Posted in: the end of the Athlon...
  stingerhs
05-14-2007, 3:43 PM
#1
...has nothing to do with Intel. well, superficially at any rate. AMD is renaming their mainstream processor lineup to "Phenom", and their dropping the "64" moniker as they no longer feel that its necessary. anyways, more info h...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Moment We've All Been Waiting (and waiting and waiting) For Has Finally Arrived!
  stingerhs
05-14-2007, 3:39 PM
#2
and don't forget that ATI put a bunch of features into the R600 as well. if you're looking for longevity (points to self), the support for extra features on the R600 makes it a more attractive option than the 8800 GTX. at least i've finally made up...  [Read More]
Posted in: Well, I finally broke down and did the unthinkable!
  stingerhs
05-14-2007, 1:04 PM
#5
well, i use two ol' venerable 19" CRT monitors, and i certainly don't mind. they're both about 10 years old, and they still put out a great picture. the best part is that they didn't cost me a dime. :xp:...  [Read More]
Posted in: Killer Apps, Tweaks & Important Updates!
  stingerhs
05-30-2007, 3:02 PM
#28
ok, i found this one a while ago. its downright handy for anyone that has to reinstall Windows as it will at least tell you what hardware needs the drivers. it isn't entirely free, but it is handy to figure out exactly what hardware to look for. yes,...  [Read More]
Posted in: my new compy needs some suggestions....
  stingerhs
05-31-2007, 9:31 PM
#34
well, i changed my mind when it comes to cutting cables thanks to my Dad's advice (he's an electrical engineer). basically, it boils down to the connectors being a point a failure in the system, plus the much, much higher amount of work it would take...  [Read More]
Posted in: my new compy needs some suggestions....
  stingerhs
05-29-2007, 2:00 PM
#30
what about cutting the cables to size and reconnecting them via connectors?? (http://www.buycableties.com/catalog/?cid=21) for the record, this would only be for power cables only and not for data carrying lines. ;)...  [Read More]
Posted in: my new compy needs some suggestions....
  stingerhs
05-28-2007, 12:39 AM
#25
quick question about cable routing: is there a better way to route cables aside from using 200 zip ties?? the cables that came with my PSU are *way* too long, and i hate trying to use zip ties all over the place to route the cables effectively....  [Read More]
Posted in: my new compy needs some suggestions....
  stingerhs
05-23-2007, 10:39 PM
#23
Good heavens. I'm not sure what to do with 120 GB HD, much less...*Jae counts on fingers* 800GB.well, it won't be entirely 800GB of storage. i'll be partitioning off 300GB on the 500GB unit to use as a backup for the two 150GB Raptors since they'll b...  [Read More]
Posted in: my new compy needs some suggestions....
  stingerhs
05-23-2007, 12:39 PM
#19
time for an update. the hardware that is now installed: 2 150 GB SATA WD Raptor HD's 1 500 GB SATA WD Caviar HD 1 LiteOn DVD burner with LightScribe disc labeling 1 Antec Tri-Cool 120mm case fan (w/ Red LED) 1 Antec 550W Neo HE PSU w/ modular cablin...  [Read More]
Posted in: Your 'Killer Apps' & Fave Tech Sites ??
  stingerhs
05-30-2007, 3:02 PM
#24
ok, i found this one a while ago. its downright handy for anyone that has to reinstall Windows as it will at least tell you what hardware needs the drivers. it isn't entirely free, but it is handy to figure out exactly what hardware to look for. yes,...  [Read More]
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