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by LafInBob
Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: get a well in my daughters african village UPDATE PICTURES!!
Replies: 147
Views: 25300

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

SSK,

Great project idea, so it was easy to support by voting for your proposal. I'm no fan of FB either, but following your link it was easy to click to read your story then vote for your proposal. I'll keep voting and hope that you win!
by LafInBob
Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Baby
Replies: 57
Views: 11103

Re: Baby

Congrats and good luck to you, mom and your beautiful new baby boy! Best wishes, don't forget to laugh and enjoy the greatest joy you'll ever know.
by LafInBob
Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:08 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: A game that might be... hopefully...
Replies: 7
Views: 2486

Re: A game that might be... hopefully...

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackchickenstudios/ars-magica-video-game Looks like it could become an excellent game, if it´s made. So with such hopes i post this here and maybe draw in someone interested that otherwise would never have known. Thank you for your attention. Thank you. I guess ...
by LafInBob
Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Console vs. gaming PC
Replies: 270
Views: 34446

Re: Console vs. gaming PC

Console gameing is like fast food and PC gaming is like fine dining. Sure, Vrock is right.. america is full of idiots eating at McDonalds and Arbys. But some of us like real food. Food with a soul rather than fat layered fat. Even I, sometimes whip through Burger King or some such if I'm in a rush ...
by LafInBob
Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:13 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: TR Haiku thread
Replies: 364
Views: 112372

Re: TR Haiku thread

For Gleek - With your paleo diet, I'm afraid butter is out, but:

It's Indiana,
where Spring means morel mushrooms.
Fry in real butter!
by LafInBob
Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Bent socket 2011 pins and CPU damage?
Replies: 58
Views: 22526

Re: Bent socket 2011 pins and CPU damage?

You are trying to rationalize your behavior which implies you know that it is wrong. The fact that you are lying to the retailer, also indicates you know that faking it is wrong. I am absolutely positive that if you were on the receiving end and someone else stuck you with this you'd be yelling blo...
by LafInBob
Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: The Official Krogoth is Not Impressed Meme Thread!
Replies: 78
Views: 9855

Re: The Official Krogoth is Not Impressed Meme Thread!

JustAnEngineer wrote:
LoneWolf15 wins this thread.


Hands down! Great post LoneWolf15!
by LafInBob
Tue Dec 06, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Console vs. gaming PC
Replies: 270
Views: 34446

Re: Need some advice for gaming pc parts.

Meadows wrote:
michael_d wrote:
Consoles cost twice as less than your econobox.

I died a little bit inside.

I came across your reply as I was deciding whether to remark - thank you!
by LafInBob
Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:13 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: TES V: Skyrim
Replies: 191
Views: 24894

Re: TES V: Skyrim

Obviously many of you are very happy with your Steam accounts, but remember, Steam offers nothing to me (and no, keeping a CD in the tray and the risk of misplacing a CD have never been a problem from my point of view). Perhaps some of you can educate me and give me some reassurance that I should j...
by LafInBob
Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: TES V: Skyrim
Replies: 191
Views: 24894

Re: TES V: Skyrim

Pre-ordered an XBox 360 version for my teenager, not sure whether I'll play that version or just go back and replay Morrowwind or Oblivion. My only experience with Steam was the Dragon Age II demo - the demo was unplayable (didn't bother figuring out why) and the Steam EULA was troubling (as are th...
by LafInBob
Fri Nov 11, 2011 4:48 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: TES V: Skyrim
Replies: 191
Views: 24894

Re: TES V: Skyrim

Pre-ordered an XBox 360 version for my teenager, not sure whether I'll play that version or just go back and replay Morrowwind or Oblivion. My only experience with Steam was the Dragon Age II demo - the demo was unplayable (didn't bother figuring out why) and the Steam EULA was troubling (as are th...
by LafInBob
Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:10 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: TES V: Skyrim
Replies: 191
Views: 24894

Re: TES V: Skyrim

Pre-ordered an XBox 360 version for my teenager, not sure whether I'll play that version or just go back and replay Morrowwind or Oblivion. My only experience with Steam was the Dragon Age II demo - the demo was unplayable (didn't bother figuring out why) and the Steam EULA was troubling (as are the...
by LafInBob
Fri Oct 14, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What's the word for...
Replies: 16
Views: 1800

Re: What's the word for...

"Shallow and pedantic" - P. Griffin
by LafInBob
Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: The BEST beer, liquor, wine and champagne you have ever had?
Replies: 85
Views: 9656

Re: The BEST beer, liquor, wine and champagne you have ever

Beer/ale = Chimay Grand Reserve. Also love some of the Goose Island beers, including their usually terrific Winter Welcome seasonal Wine = Heitz Cellars Martha's Vineyard 1974 (wish I could find and afford more!!) Liquor = ? It's been years since I've drunk anything other than vodka - I usually buy ...
by LafInBob
Tue Sep 13, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Steam price rant
Replies: 84
Views: 11730

Re: Steam price rant

I'm sort of pissed at Steam as well. My (related) rant is regarding the requirement of Steam activation for Skyrim. Should I be pissed at Bethesda or Valve/Steam (or both)? I know that Steam offers things that many people want and enjoy, but I'm not one of them. I want to preorder (i.e. pay full re...
by LafInBob
Tue Sep 13, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Steam price rant
Replies: 84
Views: 11730

Re: Steam price rant

I'm sort of pissed at Steam as well. My (related) rant is regarding the requirement of Steam activation for Skyrim. Should I be pissed at Bethesda or Valve/Steam (or both)? I know that Steam offers things that many people want and enjoy, but I'm not one of them. I want to preorder (i.e. pay full re...
by LafInBob
Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Top 3 PC Game Developers?
Replies: 30
Views: 8552

Re: Top 3 PC Game Developers?

Had I seen this topic when it came out, my reply would have been:

1. Bethesda
2. Sierra
3. CDProjekt

However, when Bethesda decided to require Steam activation, I must change to:

1. Sierra
2. CDProjekt
3. Whomever makes a good game that doesn't require Steam.
by LafInBob
Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: New Family Member Needs Name!
Replies: 30
Views: 2966

Re: New Family Member Needs Name!

Congrats on your new family member! I like Kona too. Along the same lines, how about Ali - combining the start of Alaska with the ending to Hawaii?
by LafInBob
Wed Jan 26, 2011 7:00 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Enter our MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti giveaway here
Replies: 1004
Views: 71969

Re: Enter our MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti giveaway here

Hi guys! Thanks for the chance at a great freebie!
by LafInBob
Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Dual Core Gaming Build
Replies: 66
Views: 5129

Re: Dual Core Gaming Build

Question: I saw from the pictures that the fan is using a 3-pin connector. Does that mean it cannot let a 4-pin fan header control it via PWM? You have to use the included fan controller then? I'm afraid so. AFAIK, if you plug in a 3-pin fan connector (with all 3 wires of course) to a 4-pin fan hea...
by LafInBob
Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Who needs Novocaine?
Replies: 38
Views: 6099

Re: Who needs Novocaine?

I Had all 4 wisdom teeth removed (2 were impacted) about 3 months ago, and I went the Novocaine route. The oral surgeon asked if I was okay when I beaded up in a cold sweat halfway through. I told him "I'm okay, I just don't like the look of the scissors your assistant just handed you". Su...
by LafInBob
Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Dual Core Gaming Build
Replies: 66
Views: 5129

Re: Dual Core Gaming Build

Good job on the pictures! :) My comments/questions: 1. The fan that comes with the CCF looks different from the one in the newegg pictures. Is that so? 2. For screen shots in Windows, next time you can just hit Print Screen (ever wonder what that key is for?) for copying the entire screen or Alt+Pr...
by LafInBob
Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What are you READING right now?
Replies: 443
Views: 142290

Re: What are you READING right now?

Breakfast of Champions, Vonnegut. Not a bad read albeit seemingly unorganized. I hear that's just his style though. I haven't read Vonnegut in years, but I'd say you have it just about right. Very naughty and subversive to me when first read in 8th grade. For me, Cat's Cradle is his masterwork, man...
by LafInBob
Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:11 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: What are you READING right now?
Replies: 443
Views: 142290

Re: What are you READING right now?

Recently finished reading everything by Brandon Sanderson - Elantris and the Mistborn trilogy. If you sci fi/fantasy fans have not yet read this guy, run, don't walk, to the nearest bookstore and make your purchases! Best new writer (for me) in years, and I've been reading this stuff since my first ...
by LafInBob
Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Dual Core Gaming Build
Replies: 66
Views: 5129

Re: Dual Core Gaming Build

Glad you got it workin, and thanks for posting pics. 8) Thanks, GJ! If you or others have any specific pictures you would like to see, let me know - I can never repay the value I've received over the years from this site and these forums, although I did just order a hat and plan to contribute at le...
by LafInBob
Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:08 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Dual Core Gaming Build
Replies: 66
Views: 5129

Re: Dual Core Gaming Build

Dang! I knew my photography skills needed work, but I thought I was doing better than this! Anyway my album on photobucket is here http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/LafInBob/ . Maybe I can eventually improve upon this, but I don't know when. I have more photos - some better quality, some wors...
by LafInBob
Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Dual Core Gaming Build
Replies: 66
Views: 5129

Re: Dual Core Gaming Build

Are those temps CoreTemp/RealTemp readings or from the Gigabyte tool? I just downloaded CoreTemp and RealTemp. CoreTemp shows both cores bouncing between 38 and 40 with 100% load. RealTemp shows (after ~7 minutes) GPU at 44, load ranging from 94.6 -97.6%, temps of 38 on both cores, with minimums of...
by LafInBob
Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Dual Core Gaming Build
Replies: 66
Views: 5129

Re: Dual Core Gaming Build

Are those temps CoreTemp/RealTemp readings or from the Gigabyte tool? Easy Tune 6 shows System at 38 and CPU at 36. CPUID Hardware monitor shows: ITE IT87 Value Min Max System 36 10 75 CPU 36 9 75 Intel Core 2 Duo 8500 Core 0 38 31 41 Core 1 38 35 41 I'm a novice with these tools, so hopefully that...
by LafInBob
Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:08 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Posting images (rule #3 discussion)
Replies: 13
Views: 1217

Re: Posting images (rule #3 discussion)

To complete this thread, thanks for the help and examples, I believe I now understand the relevant rules. Sorry to create additional work (thread splitting) for you, JAE, but "thank you" for the help.
by LafInBob
Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:59 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Dual Core Gaming Build
Replies: 66
Views: 5129

Re: Dual Core Gaming Build

25 degrees is reasonable? 25 degrees is great! It would be a shame not to overclock. With top and rear exhaust fans around the CPU it doesn't really matter which way you mount the heatsink. Feel free to turn the CPU's fan speed down if it's too loud, that thing will cool like a beast even without a...
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