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by fpsduck
Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:13 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: AMD CEO Dirk Meyer Resigns
Replies: 10
Views: 1338

Re: AMD CEO Dirk Meyer Resigns

I think Dirk did many good jobs but he was too quiet.
He's not like Hector but I really don't like Hector for his direction.
by fpsduck
Wed Aug 04, 2010 4:46 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: The best anti virus program
Replies: 129
Views: 25313

Re: The best anti virus program

I bought and installed NIS 2010 on Intel D510MO (Atom processor 1.66 GHz) with Win7 and yeah, I am happy with my purchase.
NIS 2010 consumes a little bit more memory than Panda Cloud Antivirus but on the CPU usage, I feel no different.
by fpsduck
Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Gabe Confirms Episode 3 Cancelled
Replies: 25
Views: 2797

Re: Gabe Confirms Episode 3 Cancelled

Meadows wrote:
fpsduck wrote:
Death to Alyx Vance!
Die! Die! Die!

Why?


Because see it for yourself
by fpsduck
Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:31 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Gabe Confirms Episode 3 Cancelled
Replies: 25
Views: 2797

Re: Gabe Confirms Episode 3 Cancelled

Death to Alyx Vance!
Die! Die! Die!
by fpsduck
Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:07 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Anandtech hit with malware
Replies: 40
Views: 6346

Re: Anandtech hit with malware

That's why I've seen many spams (Nike Air, e.g.) in comments on Anandtech.
Today my FireFox also warned me about this risk but I ignored. :-?
Hopefully my Norton Internet Security 2010 should do their work.
by fpsduck
Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:52 am
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Wait, what? SB850 is pretty good?
Replies: 13
Views: 4814

Re: Wait, what? SB850 is pretty good?

Yeah, I read that too.
I'll wait until someone test WD1002FAEX with SB850
and I'll decide whether I should upgrade my board or not.
by fpsduck
Fri Mar 19, 2010 5:30 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Metro 2033 - PC
Replies: 27
Views: 4286

Re: Metro 2033 - PC

Ars also reviewed this game.

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010 ... nlight.ars

I think I'll give it a try soon.
by fpsduck
Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:31 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: New Iron Man 2 Trailer
Replies: 21
Views: 2359

Re: New Iron Man 2 Trailer

Oh, Mickey Rourke looks just like Mickey Rourke.
BTW, I like him in Sin City.
by fpsduck
Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:35 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: The hurt locker over hyped?
Replies: 34
Views: 5282

Re: The hurt locker over hyped?

Too lazy to go to theaters.
I bought 'Up' DVD long time ago and still love it.
by fpsduck
Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:52 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: Overheating AMD processors
Replies: 44
Views: 9999

Re: Overheating AMD processors

Phenom II X3 720 here.
Gaming + (was) Folding and found no issue.
by fpsduck
Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Bioshock 2 - Welcome (back) to Rapture, Our beautiful city
Replies: 4
Views: 1128

Bioshock 2 - Welcome (back) to Rapture, Our beautiful city

Well, I guess no one in TR finished this game yet so I'm glad to start this thread. :lol: I'll try my best not to spoil story or talk about the story itself. I just want to share something you might experience in Bioshock 2. I bought a retail box version (the box has the word "BioBox" whic...
by fpsduck
Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: 1TB Caviar Green (WD10EARS) Platter Size?
Replies: 7
Views: 3057

Re: 1TB Caviar Green (WD10EARS) Platter Size?

Jon wrote:


That's for WD10EADS, not WD10EARS.
by fpsduck
Thu Mar 04, 2010 3:43 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: lolz catz - April Fools 2010
Replies: 60
Views: 5521

Re: lolz catz - April Fools 2010

Don't forget Metallica's Master of Puppets as a background music too.
by fpsduck
Thu Mar 04, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: IE6 Funeral
Replies: 15
Views: 1357

Re: IE6 Funeral

by fpsduck
Sat Feb 27, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: New Build Can't Detect SATA Drive
Replies: 9
Views: 1812

Re: New Build Can't Detect SATA Drive

Hm, what is your power supply?
by fpsduck
Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:05 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Steam - DirectX 11 and DirectX 10.1 support?
Replies: 2
Views: 1778

Steam - DirectX 11 and DirectX 10.1 support?

I just loaded Steam (once in 2 months, I think) and don't understand what they said. Here's the Steam Update History (February 4, 2010) http://www.steampowered.com/platform/update_history/index.php?skin=0&id=5013 * Added DirectX 11 and DirectX 10.1 support from the in-game overlay What does &quo...
by fpsduck
Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:57 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Most disgusting food or drink you can think of?
Replies: 95
Views: 8505

Re: Most disgusting food or drink you can think of?

Deep fried live fish and serve while it's still alive.
by fpsduck
Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:57 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: Phenom or Athlon II
Replies: 26
Views: 3238

Re: Phenom or Athlon II

Oh, I was late to this thread but here's my opinion.
I have no regret getting X3 720 instead of Athlon II.
I don't miss my old Athlon 5600+ any more.
Now my overall system response is much better.
by fpsduck
Sat Feb 06, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Fallout 3 DLC (Worth It?)
Replies: 14
Views: 3404

Re: Fallout 3 DLC (Worth It?)

Broken Steel will add more 10 levels to the game
but it will also make your gameplay more difficult.
All in all, Fallout 3 DLC is a must-have.
by fpsduck
Sat Feb 06, 2010 6:33 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Spicy Foods
Replies: 25
Views: 1914

Re: Spicy Foods

You don't know the real spicy until you taste some Thai foods. I can't help laughing when I saw some chef (can't remember his name) showed how to cook Thai food on Food Network (or some TV channel) long time ago. And Sriracha sauce, you should try this one if you have a chance. http://gmsauce.com/Sr...
by fpsduck
Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:38 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Sleep mode or shutdown? TR users poll
Replies: 33
Views: 4978

Re: Sleep mode or shutdown? TR users poll

I rarely shutdown or restart my system.
It's on 24/7 but in Power Saver mode.
But last month I run at full load (Folding like hell!) and cried when the electricity bill came. :P
by fpsduck
Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:39 am
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Wrist watches
Replies: 47
Views: 11514

Re: Wrist watches

I <3 my G-Shock.
by fpsduck
Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:27 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Comcast is interfering with my Torrent Traffic!
Replies: 17
Views: 4817

Re: Comcast is interfering with my Torrent Traffic!

How about trying to change uTorrent port?
by fpsduck
Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:44 am
Forum: Hot Deals
Topic: Does anyone else still use a discrete sound card?
Replies: 5
Views: 956

Re: Does anyone else still use a discrete sound card?

Yes, why not? :P

I bought X-Fi Titanium around 7-8 months ago and I'm happy with it.
Linux support is good. Fedora 12 can play supported sound files (.FLAC) without hassle.
by fpsduck
Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:34 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: WD Advanced Format - Which Allocation size to use?
Replies: 2
Views: 3754

Re: WD Advanced Format - Which Allocation size to use?

Thanks Airmantharp!
I really appreciate your help.
I also got the same answer as yours from WD tech support.

Luckily, there's no exFAT option when In tried to format the drive. :wink:
by fpsduck
Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: WD Advanced Format - Which Allocation size to use?
Replies: 2
Views: 3754

WD Advanced Format - Which Allocation size to use?

I just got WD Green 1 Terabyte (WD10EARS) that supports Advanced Format. TR already has this article. FYI, I'm using Vista SP2 and AHCI mode. I'm about to format the drive but I saw the Allocation unit size option and I'm confused. - Which option should I use for the Allocation unit size? Default or...
by fpsduck
Sun Jan 03, 2010 11:46 pm
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: RAM Cooler
Replies: 20
Views: 4069

Re: RAM Cooler

I guess you are using Intel Core i7 (socket 1366)
so if it's in that case, try to check memory support list from you motherboard's website first.
Or test other RAM with your board if it's possible and also test your RAM on other working board.
by fpsduck
Tue Dec 29, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Over rated movies
Replies: 144
Views: 7740

Re: Over rated movies

MaxTheLimit wrote:
derFunkenstein wrote:
Voldenuit wrote:
Anything adapted from a Stephen King novel

The Green Mile was awesome.


What about Shawshank Redemption? That was my favorite prison / escape movies of all time.


Also The Mist and Stand by Me.
These 4 movies are nicely done, IMHO.
by fpsduck
Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:06 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Over rated movies
Replies: 144
Views: 7740

Re: Over rated movies

For me, it's Titanic.
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