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by zenlessyank
Fri May 16, 2014 10:18 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Mobo Swap, Re-install Windows?
Replies: 45
Views: 11617

Re: Mobo Swap, Re-install Windows?

Also note that the OP didn't say whether it was an OEM copy of windows. OEM's are 'tied' to the original board only in terms of license, so we may have all just helped OP break law!! But I also have had good luck swapping out different boards without jacking the OS, and if someone has the time to ti...
by zenlessyank
Thu May 15, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Mobo Swap, Re-install Windows?
Replies: 45
Views: 11617

Re: Mobo Swap, Re-install Windows?

Probably will get flamed, but since I don't care, I will tell you this..... "sysprep"ers and "oobe"ers are peeps who deal with dell/hp big box brands which those tools are made for. They can easily make a custom 'image' and roll it out remotely to a whole crap load of similar har...
by zenlessyank
Thu May 15, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Mobo Swap, Re-install Windows?
Replies: 45
Views: 11617

Re: Mobo Swap, Re-install Windows?

I WARNED YOU. /sarcasmly
by zenlessyank
Thu May 15, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Far Cry 4 is coming
Replies: 6
Views: 2149

Re: Far Cry 4 is coming

Hopefully Farcry 5 will be set in the Smokey Mountains and you have to drive around taking out hillbilly camps!!!!
by zenlessyank
Thu May 15, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Reasonable temperature for server in closet
Replies: 16
Views: 5876

Re: Reasonable temperature for server in closet

1. Assuming there is a gap at bottom of closet door AND you want the door closed, you can get a small electric duct fan and cut hole in top of door so it blows out into room, pulling cool in from main room. 2.Set motherboard monitoring on to send out a loud beep if it reaches a certain temp and make...
by zenlessyank
Thu May 15, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Far Cry 4 is coming
Replies: 6
Views: 2149

Re: Far Cry 4 is coming

Yea, I will prolly get it too once it is patched, DLC'd, and on sale for $5.99!!!

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by zenlessyank
Wed May 14, 2014 12:07 pm
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Mobo Swap, Re-install Windows?
Replies: 45
Views: 11617

Re: Mobo Swap, Re-install Windows?

Unless it is a DIRECT replacement/exact model, DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT. Just back up your important data and install fresh. The only exception to that is if you know windows registry inside and out, familiar with all hardware ID's and how they get enumerated and then familiar with all the insta-cod...
by zenlessyank
Wed May 14, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: What mouse do you use?
Replies: 51
Views: 7722

Re: What mouse do you use?

Depends on which snake I'm feeding. My rattler likes the little white ones but my giant Burmese python likes the big black ones, preferably about 6 of 'em!!!!!

OOOHHHHHH, you meant for my PC.....I use the Mighty Logitech M100.

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by zenlessyank
Wed May 14, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: Surge of spam
Replies: 5
Views: 1781

Re: Surge of spam

I've been through this before myself & other clients of mine. It's USUALLY a virus/Trojan on your PC. Do you use an email client like outlook or thunderbird? If so, then the bug will use your contact list from those programs to send a copy of itself to everyone in your address/contact list. Of c...
by zenlessyank
Sat May 03, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Can't seem to find a laptop I want.
Replies: 14
Views: 11263

Re: Can't seem to find a laptop I want.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834313742

Here is a better one than other I put up.
by zenlessyank
Fri May 02, 2014 11:52 pm
Forum: TR Sports
Topic: NBA Playoffs 2014
Replies: 5
Views: 5777

Re: NBA Playoffs 2014

They already went!!!!

Home that is.
by zenlessyank
Fri May 02, 2014 11:38 pm
Forum: TR Sports
Topic: NBA Playoffs 2014
Replies: 5
Views: 5777

Re: NBA Playoffs 2014

Pop just wants to make Cuban cry on our home court!!!

GO SPURZ!!!!! :lol:
by zenlessyank
Thu May 01, 2014 10:09 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Game cheats article on PCGamer
Replies: 21
Views: 4846

Re: Game cheats article on PCGamer

You sir, are a bastage!!!! ;-)


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by zenlessyank
Thu May 01, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Game cheats article on PCGamer
Replies: 21
Views: 4846

Re: Game cheats article on PCGamer

While your eyes are open, maybe you can point them here to get them even WIDER!!!! http://www.mpgh.net/ It's a never ending battle against the little bastages. If games were written like medical grade software or satellite control systems then these 'holes' and 'exploits' wouldn't be so prevalent. I...
by zenlessyank
Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Game recommendations for 9 year old son
Replies: 25
Views: 4060

Re: Game recommendations for 9 year old son

How about a chemistry set, or maybe a balsa model airplane kit?
Might as well get some knowledge in the quest for fun!!!

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by zenlessyank
Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Screen blank - GPU issue or PSU issue?
Replies: 15
Views: 12766

Re: Screen blank - GPU issue or PSU issue?

Grab a magnifying glass and a flashlight and look down into the slot and see if some foreign matter has gotten down in there and blocking connections, or maybe the slot itself is defective with missing traces etc. Boot it up on the IGP and do a full RAM test. Some ASRock boards are moody when it com...
by zenlessyank
Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:04 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Ants!!!
Replies: 31
Views: 4818

Re: Ants!!!

I've had a major ant problem here at my house for the past few years. Using every kind of poison they sell at Wal-Mart, Home Depot, etc. Coincidentally, I discovered a water leak in the wall that had been there since it was constructed back in the 80's. Long story short, some stupid muther******** r...
by zenlessyank
Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:47 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Computer Stands
Replies: 3
Views: 1437

Re: Computer Stands

Medical supply houses have some interesting designs in the portable and wall-mount units for hospitals etc.


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by zenlessyank
Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:14 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Dell M6800 with FirePro M6100
Replies: 2
Views: 1661

Re: Dell M6800 with FirePro M6100

Since you didn't list what OS you are using I will assume it's Win 7. Right click out on the desktop and click display properties. Then use the Identify feature to specify which monitor you want to use for the Main screen( desktop) and which one you want to use as an Extended display, which will usu...
by zenlessyank
Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:04 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Can't connect to Steam, GW2 or Teamspeak3
Replies: 11
Views: 4843

Re: Can't connect to Steam, GW2 or Teamspeak3

install malwarebytes and do a full system scan...then do all that other stuff.....all the correct settings in the world for your network is moot if you are infected with a nasty. http://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/ If you have an extra network card install it and try using that connection and ...
by zenlessyank
Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:04 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Can't connect to Steam, GW2 or Teamspeak3
Replies: 11
Views: 4843

Re: Can't connect to Steam, GW2 or Teamspeak3

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosts_%28file%29 Google is your friend. Well, in this case. Anyways, if you are askin' these kinds of questions then you may be in over your head. Not tryin to be a jerk, but network issues are usually the most complicated and can't be easily rectified with a simple 'do...
by zenlessyank
Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:41 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: TR's spring cleaning contest: entry thread
Replies: 172
Views: 32712

Re: TR's spring cleaning contest: entry thread

Wow. I think I will pass on entering this contest on the fact that these poor bastards need a new PC much worse than I. In fact, just give it to that guy with the slot Pentium 2. That POS brings back so many bad memories....soooo sloooooooow. Anyways, good luck guys!!! lol these are all pcs that pe...
by zenlessyank
Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:21 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: TR's spring cleaning contest: entry thread
Replies: 172
Views: 32712

Re: TR's spring cleaning contest: entry thread

Wow. I think I will pass on entering this contest on the fact that these poor bastards need a new PC much worse than I.
In fact, just give it to that guy with the slot Pentium 2. That POS brings back so many bad memories....soooo sloooooooow.

Anyways, good luck guys!!!
by zenlessyank
Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Can't connect to Steam, GW2 or Teamspeak3
Replies: 11
Views: 4843

Re: Can't connect to Steam, GW2 or Teamspeak3

Scan for malware. Check your hosts file. Check/reset your NIC drivers. Check windows logs for errors.


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by zenlessyank
Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Best way to update drivers?
Replies: 14
Views: 9135

Re: Best way to update drivers?

You can always write your own drivers!!!


https://www.osronline.com/article.cfm?article=20
by zenlessyank
Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: Linux, Unix, and Assorted Madness
Topic: WOW! Computer for Seniors
Replies: 41
Views: 36932

Re: WOW! Computer for Seniors

Gorilla arm in 3.....2......1........


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by zenlessyank
Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Monitor goes too bright after exiting a game
Replies: 4
Views: 9356

Re: Monitor goes too bright after exiting a game

Use a cleaner program to uninstall drivers and install updated ones. Also make sure you have the proper .inf file loaded for your monitor from the manufacturer. Check the event viewer for little yellow exclamation marks and little red x's. Those can indicate serious issues that might have gone unnot...
by zenlessyank
Wed Apr 09, 2014 11:25 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Benchmark
Replies: 72
Views: 23686

Re: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Benchmark

8636- Extremely High 1920x1080

*rig in the sig

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by zenlessyank
Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: People who don't get it. (A Rant)
Replies: 70
Views: 9188

Re: People who don't get it. (A Rant)

You can't fix stupid.

However, lighter fluid is pretty cheap at Wal-Mart. /s


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