The Official PC building thread -3rd Edition

I prefer using the 64bit version because I just might come across a program the properly utilizes 64bit. You never know. I have 3GB of ram so I dont worry about it too much.

I think it's better than the 32bit version of Windows Vista. But the last time I used 32bit version was when my laptop came filled with Dell Bloatware and I formatted and installed the 64bit version.

 

Well I'm hoping it was the lack of memory. I'll definitely going to give it another try.I've got enough Computers (4) and getting ready to build another. Going to setup a tivo type With D/L capabilities for my new 47" tv after my trip to Vegas with my Daughter (we're starting to rebond after many yrs of silence) Its a good feeling. I know,my daughter even asks why do U need so many Comp, I just tell her it has replaced my sex drive with a HDD. She Laughs which is good
Also have to build one for my grand daughter who I love very much

 

I'm also agreed on Vista since SP1. Other than the bootup time, which I know is specific to my install since Shaff's is so fast, there aren't anywhere near as many issues as when it was first released. On the other hand though, the networking in it is still poor, DirectX10 performance is still far lower than DX9 for the same detail levels, and incompatibilities with games that came out after Vista's release still exist. For me, primarily due to me being a dual graphics user, I can't really be without Vista, but I can't be without XP either.

 

I thought Shaff had removed some of the bloat with some program?

Russ

 

it's less the bloat of the OS itself, more how it was installed for me. Shaffaaf did the sensible thing and install it to a clean hard disk, so while the drive may be fragmented and full at the end, Vista is all at the beginning, nice and straight forward. I installed vista to a drive that was already nearly full with data, resulting in it being shoved in all sorts of small nooks and crannies.

 

well up and running on vista ultimate.was a snap installing.just installed gigabyte exe. Evga exe.pretty dang quick.it is new to me and will take some getting use too...gotta slowly put some of my apps on it. good ole cut and paste..lol

gonna have ot play around with it and find out what i can and cant do.

WOW this is different!!!!!!!!!!!its in the middle of doing 64 updates 26 completed

Question. how can i setup where i dont have to add a password when windows starts up? i want ot be able to turn on the puter windows fires up with asking password.

 

Well you have to remove your password I think. Also in your account settings make sure it has "Ask for password on startup" or something like that disabled.

 

I know this thread is for PC Building, but does anybody have any knowledge on Digital Camcorders. Or point me to a Forum here at AD that does
I'm looking to buy one and would like to have some opinions on some that I can show that is of interest to me. THANKS

 

http://forums.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/55

 

Thanks Sam

 

well im not haven any problems with any of my burning programs so far. have done a few burns now on vista no problems..


only thing so far is i have no sound??? shows all my drivers as being there shows audio is there but no sound????? any ideas?

only error i have in the device manager is with my lexmarx scanner. i havent updated the drivers for it

 

Go to User Accounts in the control panel. Select "Change the way users log on and off". Uncheck the top box, "Use the Welcome screen", and it should boot right up!

Russ

 

cincyrob..I had same problem, did U try and go to the Sound folder and change settings that is what I had to do ac something or other I think
I found it easier to navigate around in Vista setup as WinXP

 

is this good memory for everyday use and (video encoding,ripping,recoding). looks like a decrnt PSU also
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227198

Its a combo deal at Newegg..PSU & Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341012

 

Yeah both of those are fine as far as quality goes. Nothing high end, but not too bad.

Sam wont like the PSU though.

 

What would have happened to Chevrolet if we all liked & bought Fords
Can U maybe suggest a similar priced & better PSU 500to600 watt
Kinda leary of lower Wattage PSU

 

I think it's fine for a regular(non-gaming) computer.

The Antec Earthwatts 380 and Corsair 430 are also excellent low wattage units.

 

I don't inherently dislike that PSU, but I just don't recommend a power supply manufacturer that has no idea why the output from their units fluctuates, and no other manufacturers' do.

 

You're the OCZ man, so are these any good? I particularly like the low 1.8v requirement and they won't be overclocked!

Russ

 

Well I had sticks of OCZ platinum and they were HORRIBLE. Had like 6 of them fail on me. I have not heard bad things about these though.

And they ARE good about replacing them.