• Computer illiterate people who think they know things [v3]
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OH GOD... so my friend went on facebook asking for help upgrading the video card on her computer... the computer is an HP Pavilion 533w, which came out in november 2002. BUT, aside from being ancient and any money spent would be better off put into something like an ee pc at least, she apparently wants the upgrade because it no longer works... [b]AFTER SHE INSTALLED WINDOWS 7 ON IT[/b]. :doh: [quote]here is a list of needs: Can someone help me with getting Corel WordPerfect X5, a Graphics Card that is compatible with a HP Pavilion 533w, and maybe some of my sanity from this horrible upgrade?[/quote] (me and friend banter about how it's not worth it, the pav has integrated video on the motherboard and she'd have to replace the motherboard to get that to work, etc) (asks where her good laptop went) [quote] I can run a video card with an itergrated.... i just have to re route the drivers to run of the other video card. I still have the Laptop.... this is my desktop that i have updated and now i need the graphics card for it. Otherwise i have to pull 7 off the computer and downgrade back to xp. then i will have spent 180 dollars on 7 for nothing.[/quote] (more people confirming it's a stupid idea to try and upgrade it, get an ee pc, etcetera) [quote] i solved the problem.... hap has drivers that i need to download[/quote] me: :raise:
She should download some more ram while she is at it. [editline]08:08PM[/editline] Also: Under this thread. [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d139/Taipan2/icap.png[/IMG] The Crapple I Cap! Now with free overheating!
[QUOTE=taipan;21328737]She should download some more ram while she is at it. [editline]08:08PM[/editline] Also: Under this thread. [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d139/Taipan2/icap.png[/IMG] The Crapple I Cap! Now with free overheating![/QUOTE] that's actually a good idea when outside for one reason or another... though yeah, could have at least had an open back for ventilation. :/
[QUOTE=daijitsu;21328772]that's actually a good idea when outside for one reason or another... though yeah, could have at least had an open back for ventilation. :/[/QUOTE] I once put my laptop into a bag while it was on, without realising about overheating. I took it out 15 minutes later and nearly dropped it because it was so hot. You could probably fry an egg on it.
[QUOTE=DainBramageStudios;21344406]I once put my laptop into a bag while it was on, without realising about overheating. I took it out 15 minutes later and nearly dropped it because it was so hot. You could probably fry an egg on it.[/QUOTE] with most laptops, on default settings, when you close the lid while it's plugged in it just turns off the screen, but if it's unplugged, it goes into sleep mode, which generates little to no heat. one time I closed it before unplugging, put inside a neoprene case, then into my backpack. when I got home I couldn't pick it up. a bit of an example for this thread, I freaked out and threw it in the freezer to get the temps down as fast as I could, cause I thought I smelled burnt plastic. it was fine though.
I just got another PM from Mitchman [IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/2ciiwy1.png[/IMG] He has obviously never heard about Steam.
[QUOTE=limulus54;21344797]with most laptops, on default settings, when you close the lid while it's plugged in it just turns off the screen, but if it's unplugged, it goes into sleep mode, which generates little to no heat. one time I closed it before unplugging, put inside a neoprene case, then into my backpack. when I got home I couldn't pick it up. a bit of an example for this thread, I freaked out and threw it in the freezer to get the temps down as fast as I could, cause I thought I smelled burnt plastic. it was fine though.[/QUOTE] Laptop should still auto shut down if it ever gets to hot.
[QUOTE=Rixxz2;21345844]I just got another PM from Mitchman [IMG_thumb]http://i42.tinypic.com/2ciiwy1.png[/IMG_thumb] He has obviously never heard about Steam.[/QUOTE] He thinks that ping depends on how good your computer is? :geno:
[QUOTE=Rixxz2;21345844]I just got another PM from Mitchman [IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/2ciiwy1.png[/IG] He has obviously never heard about Steam.[/QUOTE] Because youtube is overflowing with wisdom.
[QUOTE=Rixxz2;21345844]I just got another PM from Mitchman [IMG]*incoherent retard with halfvalid points and no clue whatsoever*[/IMG] He has obviously never heard about Steam.[/QUOTE] you're (he's) killing me... he can barely write... he's got the heart in the right place... he just has no clue about anything. his life's basically achievements and... GFWL is no company, and pc gamers at his comprehension level worries just as much about ping as he worries about... *something awesomely stupid, i guess* :downs:
so... consoles never lag and PC gamers obsess about ping... ...though I'm willing to bet he blames his own bad performance on lag. I wonder if he even makes the connection between ping numbers and those phone signal bars used in console games (like CoD or Halo) to express the latency. :raise:
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[QUOTE=daijitsu;21349144]so... consoles never lag and PC gamers obsess about ping... ...though I'm willing to bet he blames his own bad performance on lag. I wonder if he even makes the connection between ping numbers and those phone signal bars used in console games (like CoD or Halo) to express the latency. :raise:[/QUOTE] You know he never will.
Not illiterate but a friend of mine sucks when it comes to anything hardware related: [quote] I am selling my custom built personal computer because I started building a new one, it runs great- I mainly used it for hardcore gaming and video editing/3d modelling. I am only asking for the price I paid for the parts, I am not including shipping fees that I paid or any building fees. Prices are negotiable, and feel free to make an offer of any part combination. Please make any offers through messaging, and not as comments. Thanks :) I am willing to part with just the basic parts, or some beefer hardware included as well: Core $550 -AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.9GHz (Easily overclockable past 3GHz) -OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) (PC2 6400) Dual Channel -EVGA Geforce 9500 GT -ECS BLACK SERIES GF8200A Motherboard -WD 500GB HD -650W PSU Better $650 -AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.9GHz (Easily overclockable past 3GHz) -OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 8GB (4 x 2GB) (PC2 6400) Dual Channel -EVGA Geforce 9800 GT -ECS BLACK SERIES GF8200A Motherboard -WD 500GB HD -650W PSU Best $850 -AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.9GHz (Easily overclockable past 3GHz) -OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 8GB (4 x 2GB) (PC2 6400) Dual Channel -MSI GTX 260 (Factory overclocked, can be pushed higher) -ECS BLACK SERIES GF8200A Motherboard -WD 1TB HD -650W PSU All pricing models include a free (very plain) computer case. I can order any case you would like and rebuild the computer in it for no extra cost other than that of the case. These prices do not include a mouse/keyboard, speakers, or monitor. I do have some in storage if needed. [/quote]
[QUOTE=Farrelm;19997863]Some kid at my school said Internet Explorer is the fastest browser out there. He was completely serious. :Dawkins102:[/QUOTE] Wow, what a moron. Everyone knows that Safari is the best, because the flashiest=the best, right? :downs: [editline]07:51PM[/editline] [QUOTE=SlickBlade;20027303]. Using normal IE is like trying to go through 100 porn sites with no virus protection.[/QUOTE] It's like going through a seedy Chinese brothel with no protection
[QUOTE=Rixxz2;21345844]I just got another PM from Mitchman [IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/2ciiwy1.png[/IMG] He has obviously never heard about Steam.[/QUOTE] I want to punch him I would spend 300$ on a bigger hard drive/ram/graphics card/etc
[QUOTE=Jesse_M;20146103][img]http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p446/DoeLcam/ohmy.jpg?t=1265847848[/img][/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/nxvplc.png[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Farrelm;19997863]Some kid at my school said Internet Explorer is the fastest browser out there. He was completely serious. :Dawkins102:[/QUOTE] Well actually the new (not yet realeased) version of IE is faster then all the other browsers (according to some fancy graph I saw a while ago.) No source sorry.
[QUOTE=PILLS HERE!;21351532]I want to punch him I would spend 300$ on a bigger hard drive/ram/graphics card/etc[/QUOTE] I would spend $300 on my rent and bills, personally.
[QUOTE=PILLS HERE!;21351532]I want to punch him I would spend 300$ on a bigger hard drive/ram/graphics card/etc[/QUOTE] I would buy my weight in chocolate.
I'm afraid I might be one of those computer illiterates you guys are talking about, I don't know a huge amount about computers, but people always think I'm right when I'm talking about computers. I never pretend to know something I don't though.
[QUOTE=DainBramageStudios;21353383]I would buy my weight in chocolate.[/QUOTE] You're a heavy man.
I would spend the 300$ on Sub Sandwiches every day for however long it would last. :downs: [b]EDIT:[/b] Content; My sister recently asked me how to make cyber money... And use it to buy stuff as if it's credit card credit... What?
[QUOTE=Hiccuper;21353760]I'm afraid I might be one of those computer illiterates you guys are talking about, I don't know a huge amount about computers, but people always think I'm right when I'm talking about computers. I never pretend to know something I don't though.[/QUOTE] Informative.
My mother tries to zealously correct me and call me wrong when I try to tell her that LAN =/= The whole Intrawebs. [editline]12:46PM[/editline] [QUOTE=DainBramageStudios;21285979]Also how you can emulate games from practically every past generation.[/QUOTE] Except GameCube. :saddowns: Unless you have a NASA computer.
You can emulate 360 and PS3 games if I remember correctly.
[QUOTE=Shibbey;21369136]You can emulate 360 and PS3 games if I remember correctly.[/QUOTE] Send me the emulator and I will love you forever.
[QUOTE=!xHDMicrobe;21368595]My mother tries to zealously correct me and call me wrong when I try to tell her that LAN =/= The whole Intrawebs. [editline]12:46PM[/editline] Except GameCube. :saddowns: Unless you have a NASA computer.[/QUOTE] You can emulate gamecube. [url]http://www.emulator-zone.com/doc.php/gamecube/dolphin.html[/url]
[QUOTE=don818;21369860]Send me the emulator and I will love you forever.[/QUOTE] I don't have them, personally, nor have I tried, I just remember hearing about it somewhere.
[QUOTE=Shibbey;21372119]I don't have them, personally, nor have I tried, I just remember hearing about it somewhere.[/QUOTE] I highly doubt this.
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