Joining the PC master race

Vindictus · « **Reply #60 on:** January 25, 2015, 09:39:32 AM »

Quote from: Parsifal on January 25, 2015, 06:39:54 AM

No, that's not how you Windows. Stop being a noob.

Saddam may have trouble running Windows the free way.

beardo · « **Reply #61 on:** January 25, 2015, 01:21:40 PM »

Quote from: Parsifal on January 25, 2015, 06:39:54 AM

No, that's not how you Windows. Stop being a noob.

Thork · « **Reply #62 on:** January 25, 2015, 02:41:20 PM »

Quote from: Saddam Hussein on January 25, 2015, 05:43:43 AM

Windows it is, then. Another $120 to sink into this.

the good news is if you get Windows 8.1 (don't be tempted by Windows 7, you'll learn to live with Metro) the good news is if you get Windows 8.1 you'll get a free upgrade to windows 10 when it comes out later in the year.

Point of note ... are you going to be using this just for gaming or home entertainment as well? If you want to go down the home entertainment route and watch TV and videos you are going to want to spend a bit more.

You'll need an infra red receiver and card, and a remote. You are maybe going to want Windows 8.1 Pro. The home addition doesn't allow you to download Windows Media Center. there are other options, but the pro version is going to work well with xbox live as well in Windows 10. And you want a gaming PC ...

http://uk.businessinsider.com/microsoft-xbox-one-games-will-play-nice-with-windows-10-pcs-tablets-2015-1?r=US

beardo · « **Reply #63 on:** January 25, 2015, 03:10:11 PM »

Quote from: Thork on January 25, 2015, 02:41:20 PM

the good news is if you get Windows 8.1 (don't be tempted by Windows 7, you'll learn to live with Metro) the good news is if you get Windows 8.1 you'll get a free upgrade to windows 10 when it comes out later in the year.

Point of note ... are you going to be using this just for gaming or home entertainment as well? If you want to go down the home entertainment route and watch TV and videos you are going to want to spend a bit more.

You'll need an infra red receiver and card, and a remote. You are maybe going to want Windows 8.1 Pro. The home addition doesn't allow you to download Windows Media Center. there are other options, but the pro version is going to work well with xbox live as well in Windows 10. And you want a gaming PC ...

http://uk.businessinsider.com/microsoft-xbox-one-games-will-play-nice-with-windows-10-pcs-tablets-2015-1?r=US

Quote from: Saddam Hussein on January 24, 2015, 05:36:30 AM

Sorry, Thork, but I promised myself when I made this thread that I was going to ignore every word you said. It's for the best.

Thork · « **Reply #64 on:** January 25, 2015, 03:15:55 PM »

Meh, if mention something that resonates, he can ask all the wise people on here whose opinions are the gold standard of real world advice.

juner · « **Reply #65 on:** January 25, 2015, 04:23:48 PM »

I've solved his Windows problem.

Thork · « **Reply #66 on:** January 25, 2015, 04:41:49 PM »

Quote from: junker on January 25, 2015, 04:23:48 PM

I've solved his Windows problem.

What did you suggest? Did you get him a code?

juner · « **Reply #67 on:** January 25, 2015, 05:46:13 PM »

Quote from: Thork on January 25, 2015, 04:41:49 PM

Quote from: junker on January 25, 2015, 04:23:48 PM
I've solved his Windows problem.
What did you suggest? Did you get him a code?

He has a copy of Win 8.1 Enterprise

Rushy · « **Reply #68 on:** January 25, 2015, 06:02:37 PM »

The operating system of choice for all of your Star Trek related needs.

markjo · « **Reply #69 on:** January 26, 2015, 09:30:17 PM »

Quote from: Thork on January 25, 2015, 02:41:20 PM

Quote from: Saddam Hussein on January 25, 2015, 05:43:43 AM
Windows it is, then. Another $120 to sink into this.
Windows 8.1 ...

Quote from: Irushwithscvs on January 25, 2015, 04:23:55 AM

... is just sadism.

Saddam Hussein · « **Reply #70 on:** January 26, 2015, 09:34:25 PM »

markjo'd. Anyway, I've got everything except for the monitor and keyboard now, and hopefully this Windows thing that Junker is helping me out with will work out.

EnigmaZV · « **Reply #71 on:** January 26, 2015, 09:43:08 PM »

Quote from: Thork on January 25, 2015, 02:41:20 PM

You'll need an infra red receiver and card, and a remote.

Or, just a wireless keyboard/mouse.

juner · « **Reply #72 on:** January 26, 2015, 09:56:51 PM »

Quote from: Saddam Hussein on January 26, 2015, 09:34:25 PM

...hopefully this Windows thing that Junker is helping me out with will work out.

It will work.

It will probably be the easiest part of this build.

Thork · « **Reply #73 on:** January 26, 2015, 10:22:10 PM »

Saddam, film your build and timelapse it. Then add it into to youtube. :-D

That way when you snap the motherboard in half putting in the processor, it can be enjoyed by thousands of people on the internet.

juner · « **Reply #74 on:** January 26, 2015, 10:34:19 PM »

Quote from: Thork on January 26, 2015, 10:22:10 PM

That way when you snap the motherboard in half putting in the processor, it can be enjoyed by thousands of people on the internet.

Yes, because ZIF sockets tend to end up in broken motherboards

Thork · « **Reply #75 on:** January 26, 2015, 10:59:51 PM »

Quote from: junker on January 26, 2015, 10:34:19 PM

Quote from: Thork on January 26, 2015, 10:22:10 PM
That way when you snap the motherboard in half putting in the processor, it can be enjoyed by thousands of people on the internet.

Yes, because ZIF sockets tend to end up in broken motherboards

That's bullshit. Where's the evil metal spring gone?

xasop · « **Reply #76 on:** January 26, 2015, 11:58:09 PM »

Saddam should try installing OpenBSD anyway. It would make for an entertaining IRC conversation, and he can always replace it with Windows afterwards.

beardo · « **Reply #77 on:** January 27, 2015, 04:53:51 AM »

Quote from: Thork on January 26, 2015, 10:22:10 PM

Saddam, film your build and timelapse it. Then add it into to youtube. :-D

That way when you snap the motherboard in half putting in the processor, it can be enjoyed by thousands of people on the internet.

Don't ask him to do something he's clearly incapable of.

Also,

Quote from: Saddam Hussein on January 24, 2015, 05:36:30 AM

Sorry, Thork, but I promised myself when I made this thread that I was going to ignore every word you said. It's for the best.

Why are you still talking to him?

markjo · « **Reply #78 on:** January 27, 2015, 01:30:30 PM »

Quote from: Thork on January 25, 2015, 02:41:20 PM

Quote from: Saddam Hussein on January 25, 2015, 05:43:43 AM
Windows it is, then. Another $120 to sink into this.
the good news is if you get Windows 8.1 (don't be tempted by Windows 7, you'll learn to live with Metro) the good news is if you get Windows 8.1 you'll get a free upgrade to windows 10 when it comes out later in the year.

You get a free upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 as well, so why bother with the monstrosity that is Windows 8.1?

Rushy · « **Reply #79 on:** January 27, 2015, 05:19:07 PM »

Quote from: Irushwithscvs on October 02, 2014, 05:24:48 AM

Anyone who doesn't think Windows 8.1 is better than Windows 7 doesn't have a clue what they're talking about.