new computer im building
 

NEW COMPUTER im building
http://c1.neweggimages.com/BizIntell...uy/image01.jpg
building brand new computer:)

Cootmaster

It seems very compact, this might be a hindrance should you consider expanding your facilities in the future.


UK Bob

MY computer is here!
my hardware will be here tomorrow about noonish
Wed -next week assembly/installing windows/set up of sofware

Jan/Feb my Black phoenix 2.0 will go offline / new computer full online
mar-sep buy new parts for win 7
gut THIS computer
oct-dec build win 7
dec RUN 7 AND XP
2012 -? run xp until i cant switch to 7 FULLY

idk my friend will build it he recomended it he will do maint too

My Computer Case
 

Hi Cootmaster

This is the outer case of my computer, completed May last year: Antec - VSK2000

This baby gives me more than enough internal space to add an additional ROM drive, i.e. Blue Ray, DVD or CD, as well as enough internal space for another four HDs (I have two installed already.

All I am saying is that you may not want to buy such a compact case that could prevent you from adding extra facilities in the future.



UK Bob

its ok this will be my xp

my big case is going b 7


General

Brand
Foxconn

Model
R10-G3

CPU Supported

CPU Type
Supports 65W for Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo processors

CPU Socket
Intel Socket T(LGA775)

FSB
1333/1066/800/MHz

Chipset

North Bridge
Intel G31

South Bridge
ICH7

Memory Supported

Memory slot
1 x 240Pin

Memory Type Supported
DDR2 800/667/553

Expansion Slots

PCI Express
1 x PCI Express x16 + 1 x PCI Express x1

Storage

Serial ATA
2 x SATA 3.0Gb/s

Graphics

Onboard Video
Intel GMA 3100

Audio

Onboard Audio
Realtek ALC662

Channel
6-CH

Communications

First LAN
Giga LAN Realtek RTL8111DL

Extension Bays

3.5" Internal bays
1

3.5" External bays
1 x 3.5" external( fit for CR)

5.25" External bays
1

Front Panel Ports

Front USB
2

Front Audio Ports
2 jacks

Back Panel Ports

PS/2
2

VGA
1 x D-Sub

Rear USB
4

RJ45
1

Rear S/PDIF Out
Yes

Rear Audio Ports
3 jacks

Power Supply

Power Supply
DSI250P-30 250W ,1*24 pin 2* Sata power connector
Input: 90/264V AC
Active PFC to meet CISPR22 Class B

Physical SPEC

Dimensions
280*282*95mm = 7.5L

Weight
9 lbs.

Features

Features
O/S Support:
Windows Vista Basic
Windows XP
Windows 7

Packaging

Package Contents
R10-G3
Driver CD
Easy guide
Power cord
2 x SATA cables
1 x case stand

COMPUTER IS DONE!
its insane
C drive 132 120 free 10gb used
E partition 100 gb 1gig used 99 gb free
F external (Formally H ) 149 gb 10 gb used 138 gb FREE
F now houses my OLD C drive from my old xp
my old external drive was only 74gb and is in my friends housing

EXTERNAL went from 74 to 149!

cootmaster

Got a picture or link?


UK Bob

Here's the computer I've been building, takes up more space than yours. Sorry I was so tired, my eyes could only see in b/w. :D It's been a long-term project. :D Notice the comfortable hand-rest for the keyboard. :)
Attachment 5497

Oh

So you're building yourself a 1950's woman? :idea::rofl::rofl::rofl::idea:


UK Bob

insane?

whatever

C drive 30 GB (secondary OS)
D drive 30 GB (primary OS)
E drive 90 GB (second partition of the physical drive C resides on)
F drive 90 GB (second partition of the physical drive D resides on)
G drive DVD burner
H drive 70 GB (primary partition of next physical drive)
I drive 70 GB (second partition of above drive)
J drive 110 GB (third partition of aforementioned drive)
K drive 250 GB
L drive 250 GB
M drive 120 GB
N drive 250 GB
O drive 250 GB external
P drive 500 GB external

and they are all pretty much full...have to regularly delete files to create room for new releases...

Still have not upgraded to terra size HDD's? Is that due to XP? Prices of drives tends to come down as the newest ones are much larger.

I've had 4 x 1 TB's internal drives for past 3 yrs. Most recent external is 2 TB (an apple voucher helped with this last one, since they didn't couldn't get the video card I ordered. I've been instead intending to get the ATI Radeon HD 5870 if they find enough stocks for it. It's been outta individual sale stock since its release. I can't upgrade to the newer nvidia ones due to them losing support for 32 bit or something like that. Or maybe it's the newer connectors.)

its due to simple math...don't have the funds and I'm using the ones I have...no good reason to buy any more drives as I think 2+TB of storage is rather enough, don't you?

woops, guess you don't as you have 6TB!

I just got a 250MB USB Zip drive.

250MB Zip250 External Slim Drive Review (USB) - CNET Reviews

Now I can use those 100MB Zip disk I still have.



UK Bob

I used to love my zip drives. Some Macs used to come with them in-built, the first one I used however was an external one I bought 2nd hand. They're nifty & convenient. Was easy for me to swap files from the computer next to scanner to any other or between the others not networked in that way, or swap files between friends. Also used to carry a few to university with me. Although they require some protection, definitely more hardy than the old floppy disks which were easily corrupted or dirtied or bent, etc. And much, much faster also. Sure, the odd one was a little slow or unreliable on odd occasions but in general were very good. Mine were well used. :D

LOTR

As for my (not so new) 250MB USB External Zip drive, I asked a guy at work if he still wanted it and he just handed it to me. Not only that, he has some zip disk he's going to throw out, I asked him to throw them in my direction.

At this stage, I think I am going to use zip drive to back up my emails and other important documents.

You know, despite the zip drive being old technology I still like the fact that its endurable and reliable.

There are draw backs, like still having no "off" switch and the rarity and expense of suitable disks, but I guess I'll just have to disconnect the USB cable and re-use the disks I have.



UK Bob

With the external SCSII zip drive I had, it had to be turned on when the Mac computer booted else the computer (Mac OS) would not see it (same as other SCSII devices.) That was both good & bad. Since I didn't always need to have it turned on. I'm not sure if it works the same way with Windows. If not, then arguably you could flip the zip drive powerboard power switch on & off as you needed to use it.

Zip Drives
 

LOTR

I used to have a couple of parallel port zip drives, the 100MB externals, and found that they eventually burned out because they were always on. I think I still have another old spare kicking around somewhere but I can't use it because I don't have a parallel printer port on my current PC.

However, now that I have an external USB zip drive, and to insure that it does not go the same way as the previous two, I will disconnect the USB cable whenever the drive is not in use.

You know, even though recordable CDs have all but made the zip technology obsolete but I still like using zip drives, I guess I'm just nostalgic.



UK Bob

Likewise, I still like & use the zip disks with a couple of the older computers. Anything from the scanner is via zip since my external cd drive died a few yrs back. And one of the mac G4's dvd drive also died last year.
I've never known a zip drive to burn out, but I guess it depends perhaps if it's internal or external (for cooling, etc.) My two ext. zip drives are over 10 yrs old now. But they don't get turned on very often now.
More actually. Also a couple 1 TB ext drives & a handful between 160, 200, 250(2) & 300 MB. Obviously video requires more for backup.
The 160 was always unreliable, was not until 15 mths after purchase I realised I could & should have taken it in for a replacement after speaking to support.

Well

I've still got my 160GB external Lacie, couldn't get a peep out of it when I turned it on a couple of weeks ago. This was the first external HD I bought when I started to use LW.

Since I hardly use P2P now I don't really need the extra storage space any more, I've found that my two internal 640GB HDs are more than sufficient to handle my current requirements.


UK Bob

The earlier model Lacie's had unreliable power packs/supplies. They've been improved in recent couple of years. That wasn't the problem with my 160 though, it was simply a lemon out of the factory. I was so disgusted I even posted about it on these forums several yrs back. (I may have deleted the post since though.) BTW Lacie changed the type of connectors a couple of times on their power supplies.

Edit: last year a friend had problems with an older lacie drive, as I hinted to them it turned out to be the power supply that was the issue. After the power supply was replaced, all was fine. This was a reknown issue with the older Lacie models (models from older than 15 mths to 2 yrs ago.)

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/pict/2...79834040_1.jpg new cam


THIS cam has face recognition
built in mic NO NEED for head set anymore
video
take a picture
orbiting head w tracking
picture edit software to play and view

i trued upgraded software it was HORABLE no picture editing and the button config sucked

http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/.../c02709739.jpg new printer

here is my new vista lappyhttp://forum.frostwire.com/download/file.php?id=600


32 bit
68 HHD
celron 1.73 GHz
17 in screen
burner
c500 compaq

You should put Windows 7 on it if you can get all the relevant drivers. It runs so much better. Vista is such a resource hog.

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html

i didnt build this my friend sold to me my hp got old and didnt run well
im converting my old hp tower w the AC inside to 7 :)
as for vista ya it takes FOREVER to shut down defrag
but sure better my hp lappy w 994 gigs LOL

http://images01.olx.com.pk/ui/2/83/89/19287489_1.jpg side image
ppl didnt think was 17 inch

Hi CM

Cool machine.

You know, I was thinking of purchasing a laptop or a netbook but I could not think of any reason to actually buy one (or the other).

Oh Well.


UK Bob

i had a hp notbook bc i needed a backup when my other computer kept going to hell
and if u travel of course
notebook is SMALL external burner
this is laptop

i use it if my desktop goes out and/or as backup

Laptops are good for travel. And some have built in video or still cameras. And in some cases you can use the internet on the run depending on what services you obtain.
Though just check the custom laws of the countries you travel to if you do any international travel. I believe Japan for example will disallow any such equipment and will confiscate them. And China 'might' check for any photos that they consider were taken that is against their interests.

Yeah I bought a new computer chair recently (a few weeks ago). My old chair's back partly broke and the adjustment tools kept slipping.

I went for an Aeron chair, super expensive and a major investment but since I spend so much time in front of the computer, I needed a reliable chair that would be both relaxing and treat my body properly over long periods. This one has a 20 year warranty. Like a bed, you need to get one that is suitable for being within for extended periods or else you end up with muscle issues such as sore backs. Unless you only spend short periods in front of computer.

It took over 2 months for the chair to arrive after ordering.

http://img1.prosperent.com/images/50...009-421-02.jpg NEW 23 in monitor

http://forum.frostwire.com/download/file.php?id=728 my new win xp
vista is taking a break

New XP Laptop
 

Hi Cootmaster

Why are you going for an XP installed laptop when all the smart money is on Win 7.0 or Win 8.1 (which is an awful O/S)?

I must admit that I am still using XP but if I was going to buy or construct a new PC then I would install Win 7.0 (don't know which variant yet).


UK Bob

PS. I guess am just too old fashioned because I still love tower desktops rather than laptops.

HAAa
No
i have a vista lap offline of emergencies
W7 lappy MAIN lappy after dumping vista (but ill keep vista lappy since xp is done)
XP fox conn desk top which is at end of its life i built in '11 after dumping my '06 black phoenix xp i built
it was disassembled for day xp dies in '11 i built foxconn
once i rebuild black phoenix with w7 the coxcon will be taken down/dismantled/put away or made into linux

right now i have 23in screen (connected to xp) ready for 7
the case remolded from xp to 7set to go in computer desk
1 TB drive in shipping box
Motherboard waiting to order
hardware kit waiting to order after buying motherboard
w7 OS disc waiting to buy after all built

hie
 

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