Computer upgrade

Started by Ray, Apr 06, 2008, 16:24:50

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Danni

#25
Apr 07, 2008, 19:12:01
* Danni imagines mrapoc's computer in the bath. :D

I do like the Core2Duo's. Before they came out, I was all for AMD (and still have an AMD processor in my main computer) but the C2Ds are just great. A new one of them (or maybe a Core2Quad) is going to be part of my own major upgrade to Matilda.
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Rik

#26
Apr 07, 2008, 19:13:28
Aw, go on Danni, just call him Sam like the rest of us do. :)
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Sebby

#27
Apr 07, 2008, 19:14:39
I have to agree, I think C2Ds have the edge now.

Danni

#28
Apr 07, 2008, 19:15:48
But... Matilda even has a sticker with her name on it!
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Rik

#29
Apr 07, 2008, 19:17:56
But Mrapoc doesn't :)
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Lance

#30
Apr 07, 2008, 19:32:53
I'm more than happy with the C2D in my laptop!
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Danni

#31
Apr 07, 2008, 20:03:26
Quote from: Rik on Apr 07, 2008, 19:17:56
But Mrapoc doesn't :)

Ahh, I misunderstood you. Brain corrected.
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Rik

#32
Apr 08, 2008, 09:19:01
 ;D

Sam will soon change that for you. ;)
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mrapoc

#33
Apr 08, 2008, 11:15:31
I can be Brian if you want :)

Ive been working at woolworths for almost 8months now and i still have a name badge "Alex"

i cant get blamed for mistakes at least  >:D

Rik

#34
Apr 08, 2008, 11:21:34
I'd have thought you'd have wanted to keep the Woolies link quiet, Sam. ;)
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Inactive

#35
Apr 08, 2008, 11:23:02
Quote from: Rik on Apr 08, 2008, 11:21:34
I'd have thought you'd have wanted to keep the Woolies link quiet, Sam. ;)

My thoughts entirely Rik.. ;)
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mrapoc

#36
Apr 08, 2008, 12:03:30
its actually really good  :thumb:

haha 20% discount  ;D

Rik

#37
Apr 08, 2008, 12:05:19
So if I need some pick'n'mix, I come and talk nicely to you, eh Sam? ;)
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Ray

#38
Apr 08, 2008, 14:19:23
Well these Computers will never cease to amaze me I've just installed the components I upgraded in my main machine into my standby machine. After having to reinstall Windows on the other PC after the upgrade I was expecting a repeat performance  ???. So I switched on the standby PC and to my surprise it booted straight up into Windows with no problems except for several found new hardware messages.  :yes:
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Rik

#39
Apr 08, 2008, 14:31:01
Nice one, Ray.  :thumb: :karma:
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Ray

#40
Apr 08, 2008, 14:36:07
Quote from: Rik on Apr 08, 2008, 14:31:01
Nice one, Ray.  :thumb: :karma:

Thanks, Rik, I'm still puzzled though the only thing I can think is that this Pc is running XP Home and the main one runs XP Pro.  ???  ;)
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Rik

#41
Apr 08, 2008, 14:38:23
I've never understood what triggers the activation/acceptance issue, Ray. I suppose if the mobo drivers are in Windows, or are similar to what was in use, you can get away with it. Or maybe it's whether the day of the week is a Tuesday? ;)
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Ray

#42
Apr 08, 2008, 14:45:33
Quote from: Rik on Apr 08, 2008, 14:38:23
I've never understood what triggers the activation/acceptance issue, Ray. I suppose if the mobo drivers are in Windows, or are similar to what was in use, you can get away with it. Or maybe it's whether the day of the week is a Tuesday? ;)

True, Rik, it could even be because there isn't an 'R' in Tuesday  :) any way because it's on oem version it keeps telling me I've only got 3 days to activate it now. :P
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Rik

#43
Apr 08, 2008, 15:00:07
Par for the course. :(
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Ray

#44
Apr 08, 2008, 15:54:46
Quote from: Rik on Apr 08, 2008, 15:00:07
Par for the course. :(

Well it activated ok on line, thought I might have a problem with it being oem and effectively being installed on a different pc, the only original hardware being the HD.  :thumb:
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#45
Apr 08, 2008, 15:55:46
Good result Ray..  :thumb: :thumb:
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Rik

#46
Apr 08, 2008, 16:00:37
Sometimes, MS confound us. :)
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TheMonkey

#47
Apr 18, 2008, 12:07:53
Quote from: Sheltieuk on Apr 06, 2008, 16:24:50
Well I carried out a major upgrade transplant on my main PC on Friday, it now has a new MB complete with 2Gb of ram and a Core 2 Quad E6600 CPU and a new Radeon 3850 graphics card, what an increase in speed over my old AMD dual core setup.  :thumb:

I haven't been here much for last couple of days as I have had to do a complete reinstall of Win XP and all my software and have just about finished now. I didn't really want to do this but as I suspected the new hardware broke Windows and there was no way I could get it to run.  ???

you have the same graphics card as me. i have 4 gig of ram (not all being used  :mad: ) and i'm looking to go quad.

I have my current intel Dual core running at 3.2 as i over clocked it and i'm umming and ahhhh'ing to go quad. is the difference massive?
Vrooooooooooom........oh wait. Whats happened?

Rik

#48
Apr 18, 2008, 12:10:15
It depends on how you use the machine. Most software can't use all the cores, so unless you run more than two heavy-duty apps at a time, you're probably better off going for a faster dual core.
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TheMonkey

#49
Apr 18, 2008, 12:18:48
rik,

i often do a lot in photoshop CS3 and gaming. safetly i don't want to over clock a quad too much and could probably get it running at 3.0 ghz

just looking at ebuyer OEM they are so cheap at the moment.  :o

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/131823/show_product_reviews
Vrooooooooooom........oh wait. Whats happened?
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