If you can't keep your eye's open then yes.
Do you use an external hard drive, Raid 1 config or no backup?
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If you can't keep your eye's open then yes.
Do you use an external hard drive, Raid 1 config or no backup?
I live on the edge, no backups ! I want to build a backup server if I keep my job.
(I do keep the things I don't want to lose on a RAID 6, though. Of course, it's running degraded, so it's more like a RAID 5.)
Would you consider buying an American car ?
Absolutely! Thinking of a newer model Grand Cherokee, mine's a '95, lotta miles although still decent.Quote:
Originally Posted by don_xvi
Bets on when WCG will be fully functional?
in about 2 weeks?
Anyone else experiencing slowness when trying to upload the WU to the servers?
I didn't notice, I turned the network back on for my WCG and updated and it seemed OK.
Do you wish you were in Vegas at the CES show ? (Of course I do !)
Sure why not.
Do you gamble?
Nope.
Do you?
Sure - lottery tickets. And football pools when I was working. It was fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jupiler
Gambling can be very entertaining depending on your game. In most casinos, the long odds on craps are about even - depending on which rules they use. So you can play for hours and neither win nor lose very much money.
People who want the buzz tend to go for the high stakes/risk games. But there are plenty of professional gamblers who do it for a living. Only thing is that it still tends to be hard work.
Who else will get hit by the storm rolling over the NE tonight?
My family, I think?
I'm not too impressed by the "comfort" of my new HD201s... what's a nice step up for $50 or less?
I have a set of first gen Turtle Beach 5.1's so I have no clue on comfort.
How do the 201's sound though?
Couldn't tell you. Maybe Bobsama will answer that :D
If you weren't a gamer & you were able to buy an 280GTX for $220, would you? ~ This is real btw!!!
For folding - yes, for fun - no.
What's your highest OC in % (CPU, GPU or memory)?
106%. My E2140 seems to have degraded. :( Anyways--the Senn HD201s sound good, but they're very uncomfortable unless you're like <12 years old.
HD4830 or E5200?
I dunno probably the HD4830 just because its the way I am feeling at the moment
If you have an 8GB Nano should I invest in a Ipod touch probably 16GB or 32GB?
I have a 16GB Nano Gen4. I've used the Touch a bit--I'm not too impressed. I prefer small size and durability.
Do you #XS.WCG?
Yes, and I'll be back when I'm done with my exams in 2 weeks.
If you drive 46-50 km/h (roughly 30 mph) too fast in a 50 km/h zone in Switzerland, you get fined at least 16,000 Swiss Francs (14,367 USD), more if you have an income. You also get sent to jail for 8 days and you get your license pulled for a very, very long time.
Should I be worried? *whistles*
Only if your cellmate's name is 'Big Bubba' :help:
Do you smoke?
Only when I'm really mad - and then it's mostly steam and hot air - not so much smoke.
Actually I was hooked on nicotrol nasal spray for about 10 years. I'm still on the lozenges but had to give up the spray because it was getting too expensive and i had no self control. I was doing the equivalent of at least a pack a day. Damn I really loved that stuff. But I'm down to just 6 to 10 mg a day now, often much less.
Is medical marijuana good for pain. My gf has fibromyalgia and can't tolerate any opiates but Ultram, the next best thing, is PF useless.
My doctors wouldn't prescribe medical marijuana and have me on dronabinol instead. Mainly prescribed to help stimulate appetite and control nausea. It's hard for me to tell if it helps with pain because I'm on so much morphine.Quote:
Originally Posted by twilyth
How many watts is your PSU?
I have got 2 650W PSUs in my main rig.Quote:
Originally Posted by loonym
Do you watch any kind of episodes on TV and if yes, which one(s)?
Yes, house. Gotta love it :)
Is it just me, or has it been a boring football year?
I don't have time to watch anymore but I know I don't feel I have missed much the last couple years.
Why not come chat in XS WCG IRC channel?
Last year , I was caught doing 81 km/h in a 50 zone. Have to go to police court in 2 weeks :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by inCore
I guess you're way better off in the Netherlands then... Drive 81 in a 50 zone, pay €200 if you're cought and be over with it :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaco
Same way here. I somehow forgot to pay a bill i guess :shakes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Martijn
Since no one asked a question.
Do any of you have family you cant stand? If so why don't you like them?
No, theres no one that i can't stand.
Is there a WCG project that could help find a cure to diabetes because my dad has it (type 1)?
In Switzerland you pay at least 10,000 CHF for going 31 km/h above the speed limit in a 50 zone. It's 1,800 CHF if you drive 30 km/h too fast though, there is one hell of a jump after that. The higher fines (10,000 CHF and above) are based on your income though, it says 20% of your income if you drive 31 km/h too fast. ( ! )Quote:
Originally Posted by Martijn
I just hope to god that there wasn't a camera around yesterday. Your 81 km/h seem like a stroll in the park compared to what I was doing.
Back on topic, I don't know the answer to the question so I'll ask it again to make sure a reply is found. :)
"Is there a WCG project that could help find a cure to diabetes because my dad has it (type 1)? "
Not that I know of. I don't think there's really a cure possible--since there's a problem with one system that causes others to shut-down.
Did I just make a very stupid mistake by ranting about my life to my ex?
Not necessarily. It depends what kind of a relationship you have with your ex, With some it's ok, with others it's not. I'm going through a breakup right now so if I did what you've just done, I'd be getting on my knees to somebody who I want to forget. If you two are friends nowadays and you don't want anything from her anymore, there's no problem either. Either way, everybody has to vent things to somebody, and your ex is probably one of the people who you feel close to.
By the way, if you ever need to rant, feel free to send me a PM / add me on MSN. I happen to be good at listening to rants and ranting myself. :p:
Is it only me that thinks that 2008 was the most intense/messed up/strange/noteworthy year until now?
Well I'm glad to see 2008 gone, that's for sure.
Did you make new Years resolutions ?
I paid 102€ for 146 km/h instead of 100 on the motorway last year.. thought that was a lot lol :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by inCore
Germans in general don't care too much about speed limits, if there are any. :wasntme:
yeah to not be such a smart azz ...... how am I doing????
I know we have a lot of gamers but do you really switch out your xbox 360 to put in your SNES or something like that?
yes, get a girlfriend, and to answer slinky's question, i wouldn't do it for a snesQuote:
Originally Posted by don_xvi
should i get a qx9650, or a q9650, i can get them for around the same price i think
Q9550 + overclock.
Will my Koss PortaPros be here from Amazon within 1 week or between 1 week and 2 weeks?
depends on where its shipping from but it should be here in about a week and 2 days.
How soon will Jon Stewart not be funny?
Who knows. Look @ Jay Leno and Dave Letterman. People still watch them and there jokes are lame asz
You ever been on your IRC Channel ? #xs.wcg on irc.quakenet.org
nope
Favorite type of cake?
Wesley
Apple pie.
Do you sometimes use hardware that does not belong to you (as in customer builds, review samples etc)?
don't do customer builds, and i don't get samples so, no :P
should i use scythe kaze's or sanyo denki san ace's in my upcoming build?
Sanyo Denki
Should I buy an XS mouse pad?
http://www.cafepress.com/xsstore.157318767
mouse pad pfft i use a peice of paper that is how getto i am.
If you could take back something you said who was it too, and what was it?
My Dad. I said I will see you and he died from the cancer before I could see him again 10 hours later :(
If you order carry out what is it?
its a girl........ coming heheh
caryout probably a local Italian place they have the best food anything you want they make it ... oh they also include 6 breadsticks for free with every order.
One place you want to visit before you die?
Vegas.
Last cd you listened too?
Rammstein
Next hardware upgrade?
Wesley
New harddisks (even 2.5TB isn't enough for me :rolleyes:) and another GTX280.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deadeye550
Do you have a carputer?
People with carputers are just showing off. :shakes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Martijn
Did anyone like Hellboy II - the golden army?
Not sure but I didn't.
Can you imagine the shock I just had when I noticed that WCG wasn't running on my main computer? I don't know how it was off.
Dr. Sig needs a word with you.
Was $55-35 (MIR) for an OCZ StealthXStream 500W fine?
That seems like a good deal for a 500 watt PSU.
Have you seen Donnie Darko (its a movie)?
Yes I have, it's genius. You watch it, convince yourself that you get it, and then realize that you actually have no idea.
Is 337 Dollars a good or bad price for a Q9550 when comparing the prices internationally?
That seems like a good price. Here in the states you can get one for 309$ though.
(i've watched Donnie Darko 3 times and I still don't understand it)
What is your least favorite food?
I think i speak for a lot of people vegetables (ie:cauliflower, brussels sprouts, a few others)
Least favorite hardware vendor you have purchased from?
Komputronik
How many memory kits do you have that are not in use now?
2
Music or Movies?
I like both and love to download them oh wait I didn't say that..... I have no illegal music or movies.
how many monitors do you have in your farm?
1
what game do i play first? fallout 3, or crysis?
Fallout 3.
Will my Sennheiser HD201s sell on eBay for ~$25?
:shrug:
Are Bob's questions to hard to answer?
Only time will tell.Quote:
Originally Posted by [XC] mysticmerlin
Light side or Dark Side?
Assuming you mean a Jedi, Dark. Nothing like a good bit of Force Lightning, and not having to feel bad about the odd Force Push off an edge.
What pump do you think I'd be needing to get decent flow through a car radiator and 2-4 CPU blocks (XSPC Delta V3's, so decently free-flowing)? Should I go for one powerful pump, or multiple weaker pumps?
Eller
One Iwaki RD-30 shoud do the trick =P
Dual DualCore Xeons or one Quad?
I'd go for one quad, dual Xeons might be cooler but I'd think they're more of a pain to get working the way you want.
Now that s0lid and karl both have just over 1,000 posts, who do you think is going to reach 2,000 posts first? :p:
Me :D But probably not by much :p:
Hmm if I have all the CPU blocks running in parallel (or mostly parallel), think I'd be able to get by with a dB-1 for each CPU block? So there would be one tube coming from the radiator, splits into 2-4 separate tubes, each of which has their own dB-1 and CPU block, and then they all join back up again to go to the radiator. Or something like a D5 per 2 blocks (since I can fit two PCs per shelf)?
Eller
Karl, he has higher ppd ratio (posts per day).
What to bench next, Evga X58 board or more Phenom II?
Assuming that benching includes WCG, PII, since we've already seen a fair bit of X58 action.
Now someone answer my previous question, biatch! :p:
Eller
I would say with a Iwiki 30 high pressure you could do a 4x manifold out of PVC with 4 1/2" nipples out and the same on the return so you are not running warm water over the next cpu down the line. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by karl_eller
I don't remember if it was fallwind or windforce that posted the big rad project like this. I do know Bob123 did one also.
Who was the other one?
Fallwind :)
Is it worth upgrading my X-Fi Xtreme Audio to something better?
Problem with the Iwaiki is the price. US$216-266 for an RD-20 from Petra's (AU$300-350) plus shipping, and then another AU$50-60 for a 24v power supply, so say about AU$450-500 for one pump (including shipping). D5's, on the other hand, are about AU$150 a pop (or less if I buy a few from the US), so I'm looking at 3 or so of them for the same money as an RD-20 (and the RD-30 is another AU$75-ish on top of the RD-20). If I do 2 blocks per D5, that's 6 rigs easy. If I go the dB-1 route, that's about AU$65 per rig (one pump per CPU block), so AU$450-500 gets us 7-8 dB-1's for the same price as an RD-20. Not to mention if a dB-1 fails it only takes out one rig, not all of them :p: Fallwind's setup makes me think the D5's would work, and if a D5 can do 2-3 rigs, a dB-1 might be able to do 1 CPU block without dying.Quote:
Originally Posted by [XC] mysticmerlin
Rather than cluttering up here with my ramblings/thought process, I should start a thread in the LC board :p:
It depends on what you're wanting out of the card. If it's music/movies/whatever, then it'll probably suit you fine. If you want great positional sound, EAX, etc, then you might find it worthwhile upgrading to a higher-end X-Fi or an Asus Xonar.Quote:
Is it worth upgrading my X-Fi Xtreme Audio to something better?
Does anyone else find that when they're planning a project, it's often all they can think about for a few days to a week?
Eller
Yup, When I was building my first computer I was on newegg every day for half a year. Also on youtube to learn how to build it.
How cold is -11*F in *C? Because thats how cold it is here.
-23,8C
Get a second I7 or wait for I5?
Wait for I5 or pick up i7 close to release of i5 and it should be much cheaper.
How small will processors get (ie:45nm) before they hit the bell curve in relation to doubling the computing power?
Wait for the price drop and get another i7 for now.
Ninja: I think 25nm with out a new process is about as tight as they can go. The pipes start leaking into each other after 35 iirc from what i read.
Air or water cooling on a dedicated cruncher?
Tough call Air wont OC as well so less PPD but is typically never having the possibility of leaking.... it can also make you pee more too if you have a week balder and also have insomnia.
What goes well with barbecues (ground meat fried, mixed with tomato sauce, ketchup, green peppers, chilly powder)? Aside from the obvious of beer and beans.
Summer? Scantily clad women?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_Slinky
Is there hope for the pie thread or has it devolved too far? :D
Answering your question: abandon all hope ye who enter WCG section.
My question: What does not go well with scantily clad women?Quote:
Originally Posted by loonym
condoms............
What is the worst secret you were ever entrusted with?
If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret any more, would it?
1x i7 (i920, GA-EX58-DS4, 3 Gb 1333 RAM, GF7100GS, HDD, VX450) or 2x Q6600's (Q6600, P45, 2Gb 800 RAM, 7100GS, HDD, Vantec Ion2 450watt) for dedicated crunchers?
Eller
The i7, but 4GB RAM.
Will I win an E5200 for cheap?
dunno, if you had my luck, you would fall down and break your legs/arms, then get mugged
should i be good, or evil in fallout 3?
Not if i can help it......Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobsama
Being evil is easy. Being good is really really hard.Quote:
Originally Posted by just a noob
Before crunching how big was your electric bill? How much is it now?
I have no idea, because I don't have to pay the electricity bill.
Is WCG just as good of a stabillity test as prime 95?
I test my oc with linx and a couple other multi-thread benches I like. Then I crunch.
Best producing machine you're currently running? PPD WCG?
answer: uhhh................. PRIME FTW! (not too sure, its what i use)
Question: What's scarier than 90 mins ago when I found myself drooling dark red blood at an alarming rate 4 days after surgery, described as "life-threatening" at slow rates?
Get off the forum and have someone drive you to the hospital..NOW!Quote:
Originally Posted by eligray
well I couldn't drive very far I am a little tipssy right now i will give you the final verdict tomorrow when the head starts killing twas sort of a party a a bar less then 2miles away from my house so drove home in not the greatest of shape but still good enough to type this message in under 3minutes.
stupidest thing you have done drunk?
Had another.
Cream cheese and jelly--ever had it?
Yep, and it's not too bad.
Cottage Cheese and BBQ Sauce on bead - Ever had it?
Eller
What's bead?:shrug:
How hot do you like your wings? I have ate up to "massacre", but I typically order "hot".
I like it warm to hot and well roasted
:comp10: or :bananal:?
haha don't worry, even I'm not dedicated enough to talk about hardware when I'm at high risk of dying. All better now. :confused2Quote:
Originally Posted by Movieman
EDIT: Thanks for caring!
well obviously I'm gonna have to go with simulating the bananas while surfing, as the first guy is doing.
How long have you been "into" overclocking?
Ever since I ordered a wrong video card and built my own back in 1998 most of the part came from Essential Computers.
Do you think overclocking laptops is a good idea?
If doing for fun or undervolting while overclocking its fine.
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Wired of wireless?
Wired all the way.
Q9550/X3360, P5Q, GTX260 or an i7 rig for twice the price because I don't have DDR3 RAM?
Phenom II + GTX260 c216, for overclocking fun.
Laptop or netbook?
Laptop. I do too many things at once for a netbook to cope, I would send it flying against the nearest wall within an hour.
I see your point about the Phenom II. I'm just short in time at the moment and I don't want to spend too much time overclocking, I'm familiar with Wolfdales and Penryns though. There has also been some talk of a fellow member possibly having an X3360 for sale.
I'm highly uneducated when it comes to the newest AMD hardware, what types of 24/7 clocks are we looking at with a Phenom II 940?
I saw some guys with Foxconn A79A-S and that Foxconn enthusiast board hitting 4GHz with a lowly Scythe Infinity.
When should I replace my now 25-month-old RAZR V3m?
next time you have access to a hydraulic compressor. But seriously, I never thought cell phone models mattered much :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobsama
Where's the link for Kingpin's GTX295 benching?