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<body> <div id="header"> <span class="left"> <span class="back"><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT"><span class="image mobile_back" title="Back"></span></a></span> <span class="image mobile_logo" title="Beehive Forum Logo"></span> </span> <ul> <li> <a class="reply_all" href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=40148.0&return_msg=40148.18"> <span class="image mobile_reply_all"></span><span class="text">Reply to All</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="navigation" href="#"> <span class="image mobile_navigation"></span><span class="text">Show messages</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="main" href="#"><span class="image mobile_menu" title="Menu"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu main"> <ul> <li><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Messages</a></li> <li><a href="lpm.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Inbox</a></li> <li><a href="lsearch.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Search</a></li> <li><a href="llogon.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Login</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu navigation"><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.1">1–10</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.11">11–20</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.21">21–30</a>…<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.41">41–47</a></div> <div id="page_content"> <h3 class="thread_title"><a href="index.php?webtag=DEFAULT&amp;msg=40148.18">Rumor: Intel to purchase NVidia</a> </h3> <div id="messages" data-navigation="40148_18_47_10"> <a name="a40148_18"></a><div class="message" id="message_40148_18"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Chris (CHRISSS)<span class="message_time">16 Dec 2012 09:17</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Wattsy (SLAYERPUNX) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 16 Dec 2012 16:09"></span></span> <span class="message_count">18 of 47</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.18">40148.18</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.14">40148.14</a></div> <div class="message_body"> There's nothing like the feeling of sourcing all the components that you want, receiving a big box full of your lovely shiny new computer parts, putting it all together, plugging in the power cable and booting it for the first time and finding the Windows installation keeps crashing or Windows BSODs every 2 minutes.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=40148.18&return_msg=40148.18" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="40148.18"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a40148_19"></a><div class="message" id="message_40148_19"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: johngti_mk-ii<span class="message_time">16 Dec 2012 11:08</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: CHYRON (DSMITHHFX) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 16 Dec 2012 14:14"></span></span> <span class="message_count">19 of 47</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.19">40148.19</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.17">40148.17</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I used to enjoy building systems etc but now if I want a pc I want one that just works. It's not even as if super techy types have to get soldering irons/multimeters/pcb designing gear out either as building a computer is pretty much a plugging bits into the correctly shaped holes anyway. If you want to get your hands dirty, as it were, there's still plenty to keep you happy. Not giving a damn how its put together isn't stupidity. It's not giving a damn.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=40148.19&return_msg=40148.18" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="40148.19"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a40148_20"></a><div class="message" id="message_40148_20"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Dave!!<span class="message_time">16 Dec 2012 11:08</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Chris (CHRISSS) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 16 Dec 2012 12:38"></span></span> <span class="message_count">20 of 47</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.20">40148.20</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.18#a40148_18" target="_self">40148.18</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I had that! Then I found that if I overclocked my CPU from 2.6GHz to 3.2GHz, it increased the RAM voltage automatically and the system stopped crashing. So ironically, I overclocked my PC to improve its stability...</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=40148.20&return_msg=40148.18" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="40148.20"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a40148_21"></a><div class="message" id="message_40148_21"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: arq (ARQUETURUS)<span class="message_time">16 Dec 2012 11:32</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ALL<span class="message_count">21 of 47</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.21">40148.21</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I just built one. There was no thrill, I'm glad it's over and it works.<br /><br /> Years ago, I used to really enjoy building systems and being able to now is still a valuable skill but, now I'm older, I just want stuff to work. I'm eternally grateful for the current console cycle that has slowed the PC upgrade race to a crawl.<br /><br /> I'm trying to think how CPU's that are soldered to a motherboard would affect me and thinking back I did manage to fit two CPU's to 1 motherboard the last time round (Early Dual Core followed by a Quad Core with more umph) but because of the aforementioned stagnation of the upgrade race it's getting to be a long time between these upgrade points reducing the likelihood/requirement to upgrade.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=40148.21&return_msg=40148.18" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="40148.21"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a40148_22"></a><div class="message" id="message_40148_22"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: CHYRON (DSMITHHFX)<span class="message_time">16 Dec 2012 14:17</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: johngti_mk-ii <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 16 Dec 2012 16:42"></span></span> <span class="message_count">22 of 47</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.22">40148.22</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.18#a40148_19" target="_self">40148.19</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I don't like having to deal with non-standard bios and drivers, paying for over/under-spec parts, ones I don't need, or a place to stick ones I decide I do need after the fact. Also if you break the sticker you void the warranty. I deffo don't like that.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=40148.22&return_msg=40148.18" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="40148.22"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a40148_23"></a><div class="message" id="message_40148_23"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Monsoir (PILOTDAN)<span class="message_time">16 Dec 2012 15:40</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: CHYRON (DSMITHHFX) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 16 Dec 2012 18:36"></span></span> <span class="message_count">23 of 47</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.23">40148.23</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.18#a40148_22" target="_self">40148.22</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I've nothing <em>against</em> building your own system, but to be fair:<br /><br /> Non-Standard BIOS: Never really come across this beyond a splash screen.<br /> Non Standard Drivers: If it's a standard component then standard drivers are going to be available. I always wipe the installed OS from off the shelf kit<br /> Paying for over/under-spec parts: Fair point, but if you do a spec your own Dell, or whatever then you get whatever you ask for.<br /> Warranty: That bit just isn't true in the UK, at least. I doubt it's true where you are - most countries have legislation that say the warranty can't be voided like that.<br /><br /> Don't get me wrong, if I suddenly wanted an all signing PC then I'd probably build my own, but my days of building machines for others is loooong since over.<div class="edit_text">EDITED: 16 Dec 2012 15:43 by PILOTDAN</div> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=40148.23&return_msg=40148.18" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="40148.23"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a40148_24"></a><div class="message" id="message_40148_24"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Chris (CHRISSS)<span class="message_time">16 Dec 2012 19:57</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Dave!! <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 17 Dec 2012 10:45"></span></span> <span class="message_count">24 of 47</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.24">40148.24</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.18#a40148_20" target="_self">40148.20</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Haha, never heard of overclocking being a fix to an unstable computer <span class="emoticon e_smile" title=":)"><span class="e__">:)</span></span> I think I've only had the issue twice, once I forgot to plug in one of the extra power cables and the second was a dodgy old PSU and new RAM.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=40148.24&return_msg=40148.18" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="40148.24"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a40148_25"></a><div class="message" id="message_40148_25"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Dave!!<span class="message_time">17 Dec 2012 10:47</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Chris (CHRISSS) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 17 Dec 2012 11:37"></span></span> <span class="message_count">25 of 47</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.25">40148.25</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.18#a40148_24" target="_self">40148.24</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Yeah, at standard speeds it kept under-volting the RAM, which caused crashes. And the BIOS (for some daft reason) wouldn't allow me to manually tweak the voltage. When I upped the FSB though, that caused the BIOS to increase the RAM voltage, thus fixing the problem. Weird, but I'm not complaining. And 3.2GHz from 2.6 originally isn't a bad little boost!</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=40148.25&return_msg=40148.18" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="40148.25"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a40148_26"></a><div class="message" id="message_40148_26"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Chris (CHRISSS)<span class="message_time">17 Dec 2012 14:01</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Dave!! <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 17 Dec 2012 15:05"></span></span> <span class="message_count">26 of 47</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.26">40148.26</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.18#a40148_25" target="_self">40148.25</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I bought my 2500K with the intention to overclockbut still hhaven't got around to it. Doubt I will either, bit pointless buying the K really.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=40148.26&return_msg=40148.18" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="40148.26"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a40148_27"></a><div class="message" id="message_40148_27"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: graphitone<span class="message_time">17 Dec 2012 15:18</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Chris (CHRISSS) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 17 Dec 2012 15:26"></span></span> <span class="message_count">27 of 47</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.27">40148.27</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=40148.18#a40148_26" target="_self">40148.26</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Same here!<br /><br /> I've got a nice big red overclock button on my mobo too. I've been meaning to open 'er up (nj) and clean it out 'cos I'm getting a lot of fan noise when I start it up, also I need to clean out the dust filters etc. Might be tempted to press that button when I do. <span class="emoticon e_partyblower" title=":-O~~~"><span class="e__">:-O~~~</span></span></div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=40148.27&return_msg=40148.18" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="40148.27"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="message_page_footer"> <ul> <li class="right_col"><form accept-charset="utf-8" method="get" action="lmessages.php" target="_self"><input type="hidden" name="webtag" id="webtag" class="bhinputtext" value="DEFAULT" dir="ltr" /><input type="hidden" name="msg" id="msg" class="bhinputtext" value="40148.28" dir="ltr" /><input type="submit" name="submit" id="keep_reading" value="Keep reading…" class="button" /></form></li> </ul> </div> </div> </body>