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by WarBastard
Thu Dec 06, 2012 4:41 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: get a well in my daughters african village UPDATE PICTURES!!
Replies: 147
Views: 25374

Re: Help me get a well in my daughters african village!

I voted for you. Says that you are up to 3rd place. I hope you win.
by WarBastard
Mon May 21, 2012 1:13 am
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: heatpipes & Z77 boards/RAM
Replies: 8
Views: 4410

Re: heatpipes & Z77 boards/RAM

How about a Corsair H100.
by WarBastard
Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:01 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Is there anyone who can actually offer me some good help?
Replies: 35
Views: 4671

Re: Is there anyone who can actually offer me some good help

Just out of curiosity Rezain. Is your RAM installed in the blue slots or the black slots. After reading your last post, I get the feeling that you have your RAM installed in both the blue and black slots. I have 8GB of memory ( 2x4GB sticks ) installed in the blue slots. If I install 1 in the blue a...
by WarBastard
Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:07 am
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Major Design Flaw on almost ALL motherboards.
Replies: 20
Views: 14109

Re: Major Design Flaw on almost ALL motherboards.

My PCIe X1 is above my vid card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813130239
by WarBastard
Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:42 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: A Good 7.1 Headset for Battfefield 3
Replies: 25
Views: 5806

Re: A Good 7.1 Headset for Battfefield 3

I have been happy with the Logitech G35 7.1 headset I have. I do notice a difference when I switch from stereo to surround. Just my 2cents lads. :D
by WarBastard
Fri Jul 22, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Creepiest movie ever
Replies: 65
Views: 8496

Re: Creepiest movie ever

Jacobs ladder
by WarBastard
Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:56 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: tv shows you enjoy watching that aren't mainstream
Replies: 59
Views: 7024

Re: tv shows you enjoy watching that aren't mainstream

Supernatural is funny: it started out pretty meh, by has gotten really, really good (lots of dark humor, self mocking, big plotlines). Psych and Burn Notice are both worthwhile. I took a guilty, closeted liking to Greek for some reason. Sportsnight was good- early Sorkin show that had a nice feel. ...
by WarBastard
Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Fuel economy
Replies: 61
Views: 5950

Re: Fuel economy

I started tracking my fuel economy when I owned my Subaru GTB spec wagon. They are only sold here in Japan as far as I know and it was about 25 miles per gallon. Rather piss poor as it had 2 turbos and was a flat 4. Decided to get rid of it as it only used Hi-octane and gas and gas is really exspens...
by WarBastard
Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: tv shows you enjoy watching that aren't mainstream
Replies: 59
Views: 7024

Re: tv shows you enjoy watching that aren't mainstream

Connections by James Burke. Not really a T.V show per say but a damn good documentary.
by WarBastard
Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:05 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: sam9s HTPC project! Powered By XBMC!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3480

Re: sam9s HTPC project! Powered By XBMC!!!

Very nice. I tried to use XMBC, but couldn't find the time to set it up as you have it. By the way...the apperance pic you have, I am using as my desktop :D
by WarBastard
Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:52 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: system memory setting help
Replies: 1
Views: 994

Re: system memory setting help

I have 8gigs as well and have played around with the page file for years. The only thing I have noticed is, my pc won't wake from sleep mode when I have it disabled. Currently using an ssd as my C: drive. I have it set to auto.
by WarBastard
Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:57 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Money to burn
Replies: 60
Views: 5978

Re: Money to burn

Why not just give her the money. I can only imagine it would make her even more awesome than she already is :D
by WarBastard
Tue May 03, 2011 12:27 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: New Computer for Me! YAY for New Computer! :D
Replies: 27
Views: 2789

Re: New Computer for Me! YAY for New Computer! :D

No problem and your welcome. Best of luck :wink:
by WarBastard
Mon May 02, 2011 11:06 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: New Computer for Me! YAY for New Computer! :D
Replies: 27
Views: 2789

Re: New Computer for Me! YAY for New Computer! :D

Well you should download PRODUKEY and it will get the windows key, and office key (if there is office on it) for you. With the key you can just do a complete format as long as you have the pro dvd or can get the ISO. Okay, I wanna do that, but I'm a bit afraid! When I connect online, won't M$ detec...
by WarBastard
Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:07 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: HALLELUIAH..After a months of research FINALLY my Sandy Brig
Replies: 64
Views: 6916

Re: HALLELUIAH..After a months of research FINALLY my Sandy

I am currently running a MSI p55 GD65 mobo, i7 860@ 4Ghz, 8Gb of Corsair Dominator XMp 1600Mhz memory, Zotac GTX 295 + a Zotac GTX 260+ (Physx), 1 Falcon II 128Gb SSD, 2x1TB HDD, 2 Western Digital Raptor HDD RAID 0, X-Fi Titanium soundcard, Pioneer DVD R/W, 6 120mm fans, Zalman ZM-RC1000 Ram Cooler ...
by WarBastard
Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:50 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: HALLELUIAH..After a months of research FINALLY my Sandy Brig
Replies: 64
Views: 6916

Re: HALLELUIAH..After a months of research FINALLY my Sandy

Spending the extra money on a high quality modular psu is one of the most overlocked hardware choices that some people make when building a computer. In my opinion, It's always better to get more power than you need. Then you don't have to worry about adding more hardware in the future or having to ...
by WarBastard
Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:36 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: HALLELUIAH..After a months of research FINALLY my Sandy Brig
Replies: 64
Views: 6916

Re: HALLELUIAH..After a months of research FINALLY my Sandy

Nice build you have there Sam9s. You can use the Thermaltake PSU calculator to see how much power you will need.

http://www.thermaltake.outervision.com/
by WarBastard
Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:55 am
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: Any advantages to using an oversized PSU?
Replies: 18
Views: 8025

Re: Any advantages to using an oversized PSU?

There is one advantage to having alot of watts. You don't have to ever worry about what hardware you put into your machine in the future :D I decided to put a 1250 watt Enermax Galaxy Evo 80+ into my build. Future proof I call it.
by WarBastard
Wed Jan 26, 2011 3:48 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Enter our MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti giveaway here
Replies: 1004
Views: 72013

Re: Enter our MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti giveaway here

Does a lad living in Japan ( that's me ) have any chance of winning this fine product from MSI? Good luck to everyone :D

U.S and Canada only. DRAT!
by WarBastard
Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:22 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What does your home office/work/desk area look like?
Replies: 78
Views: 19082

Re: What does your home office/work/desk area look like?

Where to start. The desk was my best friends before he moved back home from Japan. It cost him about $800.00 U.S dollars here in Japan about 10 years ago. The pc is an Antec P183 case. The monitors are, LG L226WQT and a Samsung SyncMaster 206BW. Logitech Z680 5.1 surround sound. Logitech Webcam, Lo...
by WarBastard
Tue Dec 28, 2010 2:42 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What does your home office/work/desk area look like?
Replies: 78
Views: 19082

Re: What does your home office/work/desk area look like?

Where to start. The desk was my best friends before he moved back home from Japan. It cost him about $800.00 U.S dollars here in Japan about 10 years ago. The pc is an Antec P183 case. The monitors are, LG L226WQT and a Samsung SyncMaster 206BW. Logitech Z680 5.1 surround sound. Logitech Webcam, Log...
by WarBastard
Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What does your home office/work/desk area look like?
Replies: 78
Views: 19082

Re: What does your home office/work/desk area look like?

RickyTick wrote:
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I should have cleaned up a little.

Warbastard's looks like a picture out of a magazine. Very nice setup there.


Thanks mate. I really like the glass top you have and that mouse pad...wicked!
by WarBastard
Mon Dec 27, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What does your home office/work/desk area look like?
Replies: 78
Views: 19082

Re: What does your home office/work/desk area look like?

Image

There ya go.
by WarBastard
Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:50 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Flashing English firmware to Japanese router?
Replies: 6
Views: 1905

Re: Flashing English firmware to Japanese router?

Thanks all. I bought this 3 days ago


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Buffalo WZR-HP-G301NH/U
by WarBastard
Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:35 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Flashing English firmware to Japanese router?
Replies: 6
Views: 1905

Flashing English firmware to Japanese router?

Howdy and thanks in advance. I have a 6 year old Linksys BEFSR41 V2 4 port wired japanese router. I have looked all over the net for an English version firmware update so that I can read the GUI. Does anyone know how I would go about this? I have tried to install the updated firmware from Linksys Am...
by WarBastard
Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:58 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Quick, are these a good motherboard/CPU purchase?
Replies: 14
Views: 1983

Re: Quick, are these a good motherboard/CPU purchase?

The lack of the 6Gbps sata isn't a needed function for me as I am using an SSD for my O/S. Other than that the SLI/X-fire option is nice. I am currently running 2 GTX 260s without any issues. If the OP has any questions I will be happy to help.
by WarBastard
Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:36 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Quick, are these a good motherboard/CPU purchase?
Replies: 14
Views: 1983

Re: Quick, are these a good motherboard/CPU purchase?

TruePurple wrote:
MSI P55-GD65 USB3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
$109.99


Intel Core i7-870 Lynnfield 2.93GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor BX80605I7870
$274.99

A good buy?


I have that motherboard with an i7860 overclocked to 4Ghz. Never crashed,runs cool and very stable.
by WarBastard
Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:23 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: Looking for a Good Reason to Buy an SSD
Replies: 24
Views: 3472

Re: Looking for a Good Reason to Buy an SSD

Hello Geaorge A. I have an SSD drive and am very happy with the performance, no noise and low heat compared to a mechanical drive. In my honest opinion, the SSD drive will be a heck of an improvement from the mechanical drive you are using now. How much so really depends on how much you want to pay ...
by WarBastard
Sun Nov 14, 2010 6:34 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Internet Speed
Replies: 156
Views: 49062

Re: Internet Speed

Buub wrote:
WarBastard wrote:
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No fair doing it from work... :-)


Home connection :D
by WarBastard
Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: Internet Speed
Replies: 156
Views: 49062

Re: Internet Speed

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