The "Quick Questions that does not Deserve a Thread"...Thread. V3 - Hardware & Software

[QUOTE=TehWhale;36628607]I've got this now (I really appreciate all the help guys <3) [img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1439918/Pics/2012-07-04_22-36-59.png[/img][/QUOTE] Everything checks out by my standards.

How would I go about moving around 20gb of music/videos from my laptop to my desktop? Would I be able to compress it to less than 2gb and upload it to my dropbox, then redownload, or would compressing music files kill the quality?

Music files don't really compress (if you're talking zip, rar, gzip, that kind of stuff) much. Just make that foldered networked and connect to it with \\COMPUTER-NAME\folder (make sure you allow your user account or Everyone, or you'll get Access Denied)

[QUOTE=HolyCrapAWalrus;36628915]How would I go about moving around 20gb of music/videos from my laptop to my desktop? Would I be able to compress it to less than 2gb and upload it to my dropbox, then redownload, or would compressing music files kill the quality?[/QUOTE] If you compress using ZIP or 7Z or RAR or the like (all lossless compression), you won't lose any quality, but it is unlikely that you will get it down to 2GB. You could recompress the MP3s and whatnot at lower settings, losing quality, but you would be able to get it down to 2GB easily. Best option would be to just create a SMB share on your desktop, then copy the files over the network that way. I've done that many times, 20GB takes only hour or so.

I found an old nvidia 5500FX that I used to use back in 2004 or something. The fan is loud, the bitch heats up really hot, and it doesn't work on windows 7. Can anybody think of a use for it, or just throw it away?

[QUOTE=thegrb93;36628998]I found an old nvidia 5500FX that I used to use back in 2004 or something. The fan is loud and it doesn't work on windows 7. Can anybody think of a use for it, or just throw it away?[/QUOTE] Strap some fireworks to it [editline]4th July 2012[/editline] create dangerous shrapnel

[QUOTE=ManningQB18;36629012]Strap some fireworks to it [editline]4th July 2012[/editline] create dangerous shrapnel[/QUOTE] no you fool it's nvidia, he can use it to light the fireworks

[QUOTE=TehWhale;36628607]I've got this now (I really appreciate all the help guys <3) [t]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1439918/Pics/2012-07-04_22-36-59.png[/t][/QUOTE] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.985159[/url] 3570k + extreme4 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.994331[/url] 300r + cx600 overclocking and saves you a few bucks actually i see it's not for you but still saves a few bucks, might aswell get the 3570k

[img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5733962/ShareX/2012-07/2012-07-04_23-50-48.png[/img] What does this do, why is it taking all of my CPU, and why shouldn't I take a Linux LiveCD and obliterate its existence?

Are there any good music services out there that actually sell their music in non-proprietary formats? I've actually been looking around for a service that I'd actually be interested in using, but everything I find (Itunes, Google play, spotify) either streams it, or lets you save it as some bullshit filetype that I have to rip (and probably lose quality) to be able to use in a way that would satisfy me. I'm the kind of guy that likes to save all my media (music/video) in one folder/place, and unless I can find a service that lets me do that, AND play it on the media-player of my choice, I'm not going to bother.

[QUOTE=soulharvester;36630585]Are there any good music services out there that actually sell their music in non-proprietary formats? I've actually been looking around for a service that I'd actually be interested in using, but everything I find (Itunes, Google play, spotify) either streams it, or lets you save it as some bullshit filetype that I have to rip (and probably lose quality) to be able to use in a way that would satisfy me. I'm the kind of guy that likes to save all my media (music/video) in one folder/place, and unless I can find a service that lets me do that, AND play it on the media-player of my choice, I'm not going to bother.[/QUOTE] Do you consider MP3 as proprietary or no? since everything and it's grandma supports it and all [editline]5th July 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=lavacano;36630573][img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5733962/ShareX/2012-07/2012-07-04_23-50-48.png[/img] What does this do, why is it taking all of my CPU, and why shouldn't I take a Linux LiveCD and obliterate its existence?[/QUOTE] A development - it only seems to rear its ugly head when I'm using Metro shit.

I don't count things that aren't tied down to a single platform in it's default state as proprietary when thinking about audio/video files. When you download a song on Itunes for instance, in it's default state I believe it can only be played with Itunes/apple products, I would call that proprietary. MP3s, FLAC, and things like that would be preferred but not required (I use foobar2000 which can play pretty much anything that isn't tied down to a specific service.)

I think iTunes uses AAC for everything when it can. I'm pretty sure there's a component around the internet that can enable foobar2000 to use AAC. and they made a big advertising deal about ditching DRM aways back. [editline]5th July 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=lavacano;36630675]A development - it only seems to rear its ugly head when I'm using Metro shit.[/QUOTE] I retract this statement, it just showed up mid-Audiosurf game, with no Metro apps running. yeah looks like I'm obliterating this thing first thing tomorrow. [editline]5th July 2012[/editline] oh so that's what the Audiosurf browser shows up as on Facepunch

Here's a question; should I wait for the Geforce GTX 660 Ti or just get a current GTX 570?

[QUOTE=QuikKill;36613660]If you just have the stock cooler, almost anything will be better. What shops do you have around you?[/QUOTE] Well there's a multirama ([url]http://www.multirama.bg/[/url] It seems its a chain popular in Bulgaria. Can't find any English site or language options) store, technopolis and... that's about it for the big places. There is a lot of little shops run by 3-5 guys and stuff like that. I've had some bad experiences with one... P.S. Sorry for slow reply.

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Set-up [CODE]OS: Windows 7 Home Premium CPU: AMD Phenom Black Edition II X2 3.30GHz RAM: 12GB DDR3 System Type: 64-bit OS GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6950 Twin Frozer II Mother Board: FoxConn A9DA-S - Socket AM3 (938) Sound: Digital Audio HD Display: AOC F22 22" (VGA) and AOC F22 22" (DVI)[/CODE] Currently have duel core, I want to upgrade to a quad core CPU. What is my best choice of quad core CPU upgrade with my current set-up? Are there/will there be any bottle-necks? Will I need a different motherboard? Lets say I have an "unlimited" budget, just to see my options, but also keep it reasonable :)

[QUOTE=RoboChimp;36631379]Here's a question; should I wait for the Geforce GTX 660 Ti or just get a current GTX 570?[/QUOTE] Do you need the power right now? Otherwise I'd say wait. [QUOTE=Metaknigth;36631595]Well there's a multirama ([url]http://www.multirama.bg/[/url] It seems its a chain popular in Bulgaria. Can't find any English site or language options) store, technopolis and... that's about it for the big places. There is a lot of little shops run by 3-5 guys and stuff like that. I've had some bad experiences with one... P.S. Sorry for slow reply.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.multirama.bg/product/8774/ventilator-coolermaster-hyper-212-plus.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Source12;36632175]Set-up [CODE]OS: Windows 7 Home Premium CPU: AMD Phenom Black Edition II X2 3.30GHz RAM: 12GB DDR3 System Type: 64-bit OS GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6950 Twin Frozer II Mother Board: FoxConn A9DA-S - Socket AM3 (938) Sound: Digital Audio HD Display: AOC F22 22" (VGA) and AOC F22 22" (DVI)[/CODE] Currently have duel core, I want to upgrade to a quad core CPU. What is my best choice of quad core CPU upgrade with my current set-up? Are there/will there be any bottle-necks? Will I need a different motherboard? Lets say I have an "unlimited" budget, just to see my options, but also keep it reasonable :)[/QUOTE] If you wanted to spend little, you could grab a second hand/new X4 or X6 ($100-125) which are the best processors for that socket type, they are by no means poor CPUs and perform well to this day. But if you've got a [i]decent[/i] budget ($300-350) you'll want to grab a 2500k/3570k and a corresponding motherboard to go along with it, which would be a substantial upgrade from your current setup, an aftermarket cooler would also go a long way, again it depends on the budget. Assuming the computer wasn't previously a pre-built, case/powersupply shouldn't need to be replaced but you should list them to be certain, if you don't know what your power supply is then chances are you'll need a new one, same for the case too. You may also want to invest in an SSD, 60gb variants are quite cheap these days and it would go a long way. And regarding the budget, if you really do have an "unlimited" amount of funds for the upgrade, you'll want to specify your needs for the computer and upgrade your processor/motherboard based on those needs, rather than spending money on power/features you won't use for the sake of it just because you have the opportunity to do so.

[QUOTE=David Tennant;36632568]If you wanted to spend little, you could grab a second hand/new X4 or X6 ($100-125) which are the best processors for that socket type, they are by no means poor CPUs and perform well to this day. But if you've got a [i]decent[/i] budget ($300-350) you'll want to grab a 2500k/3570k and a corresponding motherboard to go along with it, which would be a substantial upgrade from your current setup, an aftermarket cooler would also go a long way, again it depends on the budget. Assuming the computer wasn't previously a pre-built, case/powersupply shouldn't need to be replaced but you should list them to be certain, if you don't know what your power supply is then chances are you'll need a new one, same for the case too. You may also want to invest in an SSD, 60gb variants are quite cheap these days and it would go a long way. And regarding the budget, if you really do have an "unlimited" amount of funds for the upgrade, you'll want to specify your needs for the computer and upgrade your processor/motherboard based on those needs, rather than spending money on power/features you won't use for the sake of it just because you have the opportunity to do so.[/QUOTE] Thanks, I appreciate your help :) I'm not very familiar with CPUs, never really had experience with them, would this processor work with my motherboard and socket type? [url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-Phenom-Cache-Quad-core-Processor/dp/B002KV6MLS[/url]

[QUOTE=Source12;36632981]Thanks, I appreciate your help :) I'm not very familiar with CPUs, never really had experience with them, would this processor work with my motherboard and socket type? [url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-Phenom-Cache-Quad-core-Processor/dp/B002KV6MLS[/url][/QUOTE] Yes it would fit, I'm going to assume your uses are gaming and general computing right? Is this/has it been previously a pre-built?

[img_thumb]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a345/ajackss/stuffs-1.jpg?t=1341494360[/img_thumb] After a ton of revisions I think I'm starting to settle into a setup. Anyone have experience with the Samsung 830 SSD line? Also I think I'm going to be putting the door off my HAF932 onto the HAF X since I can cool the GPU's better with the old door.

[QUOTE=David Tennant;36633051]Yes it would fit, I'm going to assume your uses are gaming and general computing right? Is this/has it been previously a pre-built?[/QUOTE] Yes, its main use is for gaming, and the computer was custom built.

[QUOTE=Source12;36633113]Yes, its main use is for gaming, and the computer was custom built.[/QUOTE] Grab a cheap aftermarket cooler aswell so you can overclock a bit better, something like a Hyper 212+. [editline]5th July 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=Ajacks;36633101][img_thumb]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a345/ajackss/stuffs-1.jpg?t=1341494360[/img_thumb] After a ton of revisions I think I'm starting to settle into a setup. Anyone have experience with the Samsung 830 SSD line? Also I think I'm going to be putting the door off my HAF932 onto the HAF X since I can cool the GPU's better with the old door.[/QUOTE] Ajacks, I never pegged you as a HAF man. Have you also considered going for a RAID SSD setup? Might be worth the thought, and christ, 64gb of RAM? I'm not going to lie and say that I know anything about the line of work you're in, but 64gb seems excessive for anything, tell me if I'm wrong though. And on that budget, considered liquid cooling? Or are you just not wanting to bother?

[QUOTE=David Tennant;36633127]Grab a cheap aftermarket cooler aswell so you can overclock a bit better, something like a Hyper 212+. [editline]5th July 2012[/editline] I won't lie Ajacks, I never pegged you as a HAF man.[/QUOTE] I'm not, I'm a clean and simple kind of person. The thing is I don't ever plan on watercooling and so my favorite choice, the 800D, is out of the question since it's not an efficient air cooler, and even with modifications its still just average. I'd like something perfect and simple but I don't really care to shell out $400 for a nice Lian Li. I'm totally open to case suggestions though, I want a full tower with exceptional air cooling. I don't care about weight and windowless would be a plus to me. I'd be happiest with the Lian Li PC-V2120X to be honest, it's just $300 above the HAF and I have a hard time choosing something that expensive when it just sits under my desk.

[QUOTE=Ajacks;36633181]I'm not, I'm a clean and simple kind of person. The thing is I don't ever plan on watercooling and so my favorite choice, the 800D, is out of the question since it's not an efficient air cooler, and even with modifications its still just average. I'd like something perfect and simple but I don't really care to shell out $400 for a nice Lian Li. I'm totally open to case suggestions though, I want a full tower with exceptional air cooling. I don't care about weight and windowless would be a plus to me.[/QUOTE] Have you considered some of the high end silverstone cases? I love em to death, especially the rotated motherboard ones.

[QUOTE=QuikKill;36633202]Have you considered some of the high end silverstone cases? I love em to death, especially the rotated motherboard ones.[/QUOTE] Yeah The R02 right? I was seriously looking at that but with tri-sli it looks like it's going to be quite cramped, and I don't think it fits E-ATX.

[QUOTE=Ajacks;36633223]Yeah The R02 right? I was seriously looking at that but with tri-sli it looks like it's going to be quite cramped, and I don't think it fits E-ATX.[/QUOTE] That or the ft02, but I think they have R02-E that fits the wide motherboards. [url]http://www.silverstonetek.com/raven/products/index.php?model=RV02-E&area=en[/url]

[QUOTE=QuikKill;36633243]That or the ft02, but I think they have R02-E that fits the wide motherboards. [url]http://www.silverstonetek.com/raven/products/index.php?model=RV02-E&area=en[/url][/QUOTE] Interesting, anyone have experience with the COSMOS II?

[QUOTE=Ajacks;36633359]Interesting, anyone have experience with the COSMOS II?[/QUOTE] BRT bought one, from what I can gather from reading snippets, he had a lot of issues with it.