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

[QUOTE=DragonAwesome;39639632]How easy is it to switch from a membrane keyboard to a mechanical keyboard? I've been using a membrane keyboard to type and play games for a really long time now (5+ years), and I've been told that mechanical ones are generally better and last longer, but I'm hesitant to switch because when I occasionally use a mechanical keyboard I'm a much slower/less accurate typer. If I started using a mechanical keyboard regularly, approximately how long would it take to adjust?[/QUOTE] took me a little under a week, but that's because at school I use a rubber dome keyboard everyday so it was weird having to adjust between that each time

[QUOTE=DragonAwesome;39639632]How easy is it to switch from a membrane keyboard to a mechanical keyboard? I've been using a membrane keyboard to type and play games for a really long time now (5+ years), and I've been told that mechanical ones are generally better and last longer, but I'm hesitant to switch because when I occasionally use a mechanical keyboard I'm a much slower/less accurate typer. If I started using a mechanical keyboard regularly, approximately how long would it take to adjust?[/QUOTE] Not long. I used my friend's das. It took me about 30 minutes until I was faster than I am on my G15.

[QUOTE=HolyCrapAWalrus;39639690]took me a little under a week, but that's because at school I use a rubber dome keyboard everyday so it was weird having to adjust between that each time[/QUOTE] Took me about 72 hours to get accustomed to it. This was coming from a G15v2 to a MX Blue based keyboard.

[QUOTE=mblunk;39639174]Been happening for weeks for me.[/QUOTE] -snip-

I have a virus, the kind that highlights words on websites and makes adds pop up when you mouse over them. This is a new laptop too, the pre installed macfee scan didn't work, getting AVG and scanning with that didn't work, and a system restore didn't work. Until I have a chance to reinstall windows or somthing any suggestions?

[QUOTE=mooman1080;39642063]I have a virus, the kind that highlights words on websites and makes adds pop up when you mouse over them. This is a new laptop too, the pre installed macfee scan didn't work, getting AVG and scanning with that didn't work, and a system restore didn't work. Until I have a chance to reinstall windows or somthing any suggestions?[/QUOTE] McAfee is shit and AVG has been going down the tubes. Try avast, and if that doesn't work check your Firefox addons for it.

[QUOTE=mooman1080;39642063]I have a virus, the kind that highlights words on websites and makes adds pop up when you mouse over them. This is a new laptop too, the pre installed macfee scan didn't work, getting AVG and scanning with that didn't work, and a system restore didn't work. Until I have a chance to reinstall windows or somthing any suggestions?[/QUOTE] It's an extension/add-on probably, look through there.

[QUOTE=Shadaez;39642437]It's an extension/add-on probably, look through there.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=lavacano;39642393]and if that doesn't work check your Firefox addons for it.[/QUOTE] Well I'll be damned, thanks.

Hello, I have Samsung SyncMaster S27B350 and I've gone about overclocking it to 80Hz which works really nice until a little message on my screen pops-up telling me its not optimum mode, is there any way to bypass this message?

I have a Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Pi 3560 running 64-bit Win 7. It's completely "stock" at the moment with the T6600 CPU and the Nvidia GT240M GPU. I know the CPU is eligible for an upgrade to the T9900, but I was wondering if I could also upgrade the GPU. So what GPU's might I be able to stuff in my craptop? Having DX 11 would be wonderful but that's probably a stretch. [editline]..[/editline] Almost forgot, the motherboard is the Fujitsu EF7A (U2E1) And I am not sure if the card can be upgraded, I have searched for an answer to that but haven't found any. And I haven't dared open it up for a look. So I hope someone experienced can answer that as well. [editline]..[/editline] Found a schematic, last time I looked at one was 3 years ago, so It doesn't help me. But maybe you can deduce whether I can upgrade or not with it: [t]http://www.pcschematics.com/data/soft_img/1306651735.png[/t]

You sure the GPU is upgradable? is it on a separate card?

I've seen 2 different suggestions when looking at computer building guides: either have the CPU be notably more expensive than the mobo, or have them be around the same price. for a ~$700 gaming PC, which advice should I follow?

So I've been having network troubles with people on Xbox Live. I live in a rural area so most of my friends have an ISP called Frontier. I have Time Warner as my ISP. I'm trying to connect to them but I can't. I tried updating my router firmware but: [IMG]http://puu.sh/25n8p[/IMG] Suggestions?

Check manually? As in go to the router's manufacturer's website and look for firmware updates.

[del]mechanical keyboards, high discounts [url]http://1saleaday.com/wireless/[/url] (very limited amount of time) like an hour to an hour and a half[/del] edit: they're not actually wireless so don't know why it's called wireless in the link

[img]http://i.imgur.com/TMa1GK1.png[/img] Curious as to why this hard drive is so slow?

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Windows 8 on my laptop, why do these squares appear? [img]http://i.imgur.com/I3wIbzh.jpg[/img] Not a big deal, but it'd be nice if it was normal

[QUOTE=gaboer;39652021][img]http://i.imgur.com/TMa1GK1.png[/img] Curious as to why this hard drive is so slow?[/QUOTE] Looks like USB speeds. Have you defragmented

[QUOTE=Warship;39654062]Windows 8 on my laptop, why do these squares appear? [img]http://i.imgur.com/I3wIbzh.jpg[/img] Not a big deal, but it'd be nice if it was normal[/QUOTE] I actually have that on my windows 7 install on my desktop. I guess it's something to do with them using a character from an unknown font or someshit.

[QUOTE=JXZ;39650614]I've seen 2 different suggestions when looking at computer building guides: either have the CPU be notably more expensive than the mobo, or have them be around the same price. for a ~$700 gaming PC, which advice should I follow?[/QUOTE] Buying expensive motherboards for a budget build is pointless, focus on things that actually give better performance. I generally go with i5 + ~$130 Z77 board or i3 + ~$80 Z77, Z75, or H77 board when I do builds. Also don't get an mATX. [editline]20th February 2013[/editline] But you could squeeze in like a $90-$100 Z77 board for an i5 build too.

[QUOTE=HolyCrapAWalrus;39656098]Buying expensive motherboards for a budget build is pointless, focus on things that actually give better performance. I generally go with i5 + ~$130 Z77 board or i3 + ~$80 Z77, Z75, or H77 board when I do builds. Also don't get an mATX. [editline]20th February 2013[/editline] But you could squeeze in like a $90-$100 Z77 board for an i5 build too.[/QUOTE] Hey, I like mAtx boards :(

Some are nice, they're just a little impractical imo.

Is there a Microsoft site that allows you to download the installer for programs like MapPoint? We have an enterprise license here at work but no CDs.

I want to get a new smart phone. Right now I'm stuck between Iphone 4 /4s and sony xperia T. What would you guys recommend? [editline]20th February 2013[/editline] I will probably get one used on ebay, my budget is around 200 - 300.

My soundcard died again, using onboard everything sounds AWFUL What's the best PCIe x1 card? Preferably under £70.

[QUOTE=FlubberNugget;39657335]My soundcard died again, using onboard everything sounds AWFUL What's the best PCIe x1 card? Preferably under £70.[/QUOTE] My onboard sounds great by itself. I decided to go with SPDIF (TOSLINK) instead though.

[QUOTE=FlubberNugget;39657335]My soundcard died again, using onboard everything sounds AWFUL What's the best PCIe x1 card? Preferably under £70.[/QUOTE] Depends on what you are listening trough. Speakers? If so, 2.1? 5.1? 7.1? Headphones? If so, link.

thank you, mr. Walrus.

[QUOTE=Brt5470;39655168]Looks like USB speeds. Have you defragmented[/QUOTE] I defragmented it recently, it was around 11%