Sammy

And if they dont yet, at the same price range as an xbox1/ps4, they will soon. All the while neither of those machines will be upgraded to xbox2/ps5 for another 10 years.

Ugh. I did NOT need to see that this afternoon. I might have to go to redtube to get it out of my head.

When I get asked for assistance when a computer wont boot up the first thing I say is to make sure the computer is plugged in and the power strip turned on. I know some might get annoyed with this kind of question but even after 20 years of using computers I did that once or twice after spending an hour trying to figure out a problem. I kid you not.

I agree build your own. So long as the usual precautions are taken and you are patient it will be well worth it. You must factor in the cost for the OS as well but its better than the ones tied into the premade systems. Fewer issues if it needs to be repaired, reinstalled or parts are changed. No garbage preinstalled to deal with. Make a list of a variety of parts that will do the job. If you get the parts over time the rebates and discounts can really add up. Dont worry about the latest and greatest for processors and video cards. The extra premium to get them isnt worth it. Sometimes a previous generation MB can be upgraded in the bios to use next-gen processors. I imagine this is all SOP but make a partition on the second internal drive apart from just data storage that can be used as a secondary place to install programs that dont have to be on the C drive. Also programs that dont have to be installed at all and the speed of an SSD isnt required. Get all the needed first-install programs like anti-virus or downloaded graphic card drivers from the current system and put them on a DVD. After that image your C system partition. WD drives have a free application for this that will also work with other brands so long as the WB one is installed. Others might also.

You might have to set your default output device to realtek in the sound settings. Or the USB headset if there is one.

I dunno he looks like he is wearing an oversized diaper. Some people are into that of course.

Not just for upgrading a laptop, but repairs. Something breaks your sol.

Many banks are watching withdrawls carefully at the moment because of the Target fiasco.

Are you sure she wasnt secretly saying 'finally!!' Congrats.

Chrome is just a computer program. If it is causing headaches get rid of it and use another. The whole 'cloud' thing is overrated anyways and totally unsecure.

Dont these people know that eventually the parents see this kind of shit?

The only DLC pack I can think of that I bought in recent memory was the Vietnam expansion for BC2.

Yup to play that game I would have to spend a bunch of money for upgrades as well. And as always what happens is that if you dont have the map packs you get booted off the servers. Pretty much forces you to buy them all.

Thanks. Installed overnight and will try it out this evening.

Nicely done. Though the neighbors probably hate it.

Yes dont touch bios flash updates unless it addresses a specific problem you are encountering and causing troubles. If it aint broke dont fix it.

Merry Christmas to all Idiots everywhere. :santa:

I assume you mean normal Windows drivers. Not anything bios related. If so then all the usual would drivers would need to be installed on the new system unless 7 already has them.

I was playing the older server for a couple games and no wonder there were complaints about the mininuke in the updated mod. The current settings are probably maxed out so much it affects half the map. Way more than the defaults. But in cod everyone loves overpowered weapons.

Ah yes, Jib Jab. Always good stuff.

Squeeze the lime firmly.

Now thats funny. Did they really switch seats?

One of the best Christmas songs ever made.

I've been very good this year. Maybe Santa will reward me with goodies such as they.