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by twisted
Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Anderson Silva vs. Dan Henderson UFC fight
Replies: 12
Views: 1717

Thanks for posting the link....good fight for the Spider !!

:thumb:
by twisted
Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:42 am
Forum: Distributed Computing & Crypto
Topic: A list of missing Members
Replies: 73
Views: 14831

Twisted1 is back folding after a 4 year hiatus. No good excuse for the gap....just "been busy" I guess....I am back with team 15 !!
by twisted
Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Your thoughts on this laptop
Replies: 0
Views: 441

Your thoughts on this laptop

I need a new laptop. Mine is from 2001 and is quite slow and outdated. Found this on NewEgg. Your opinion?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834115348

Thanks !!
by twisted
Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:04 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Looking for a new laptop
Replies: 0
Views: 605

Looking for a new laptop

I prefer AMD and would like it to replace a desktop. Would also prefer to stay in the $1000 range (give or take). Any suggestions ? Thanks in advance !
by twisted
Mon Jan 16, 2006 5:45 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Opinion on this laptop
Replies: 10
Views: 1094

just want a laptop for more room on the desk. Not necessarily for travel. thanks for the link, I will check it out.
by twisted
Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:39 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Opinion on this laptop
Replies: 10
Views: 1094

The laptop will replace an aging desktop. It will be used for web browsing, excel spreadsheets, MS word, powerpoint (wife is in college), music downloads, burning music to CD, photo shop of digital photos taken of the kids/family. We're currently not gamers since the kids are into xbox and ...
by twisted
Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:04 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Opinion on this laptop
Replies: 10
Views: 1094

cool. Thanks zooner.
by twisted
Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:49 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Opinion on this laptop
Replies: 10
Views: 1094

Opinion on this laptop

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834115328


looking to move from a desktop to a laptop due to space restrictions. Your thoughts on the above would be greatly appreciated.
by twisted
Sat May 28, 2005 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Where do you download music from?
Replies: 12
Views: 1058

Where do you download music from?

Looking to join or buy per tune, what site do you download from?
by twisted
Sat Aug 28, 2004 5:30 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Which wireless router...
Replies: 1
Views: 840

Which wireless router...

between the two below:

http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=299

OR

http://www.netgear.com/products/prod_details.php?prodID=214&view=hm

I think I have narrowed it down to one of these two.
I know I would have to pick up a PC card too, but want
to pick a wireless router first. There's only a ...
by twisted
Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:44 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: Just removed trojans Femad.B and exploit.bytverify
Replies: 5
Views: 1234

Just removed trojans Femad.B and exploit.bytverify

and yes, after doing a search in this forum I know how to avoid in the future getting these two trojans....but it will be hard (hehe). Anyways, my comment on this is that my security progies did not prevent these from infecting my system. I currently use Bitdefender Professional v7.2 ( http://www ...
by twisted
Sat Apr 03, 2004 8:14 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: BitDefender Feedback
Replies: 0
Views: 708

BitDefender Feedback

Good or bad, iyho? I have been using the Pro v7.2, but my trial offer will be ending soon. Seems to be a good AV and firewall wrapped in one. However, there does not seem to be much information on the web about how good this progie is.
by twisted
Sat Mar 20, 2004 2:53 pm
Forum: Network Security
Topic: ZAP Expiring in 9 days...
Replies: 7
Views: 929

ZAP Expiring in 9 days...

My Zone Alarm Pro license will be expiring in 9 days. I have had it for 2 years and have no complaints, no hacks, pretty happy with it. I am aware of a few other programs available, such as Sygate, Kiero, and Tiny, but have preferred ZAP over those. Any new software firewall progies out that you are ...
by twisted
Sun Feb 08, 2004 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Lewis leaves a True Champ
Replies: 4
Views: 663

I would have to agree that he was a great champion. I hated his arrogant attitude, but looking back at his career, he did not hide from a fight and is going out a true champ.
by twisted
Sun Feb 08, 2004 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Baby born with two heads
Replies: 16
Views: 1888

Very sad indeed. When I read about the story on yahoo, I found that they do have some photos posted (someone asked earlier in this post for pictures):

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=s ... _two_heads
by twisted
Sun Dec 21, 2003 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: X-Box or PS2
Replies: 14
Views: 1269

Thanks everyone...I knew I could count you you guys. Looks like I will go with the x-box. I'm sure they (we) will be very happy.
by twisted
Sun Dec 21, 2003 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: X-Box or PS2
Replies: 14
Views: 1269

X-Box or PS2

I'm thinking about getting my kids (and me) either an X-Box or PlayStation2 for x-mas. IYHO, which is better? Both appear to cost about the same. My kids are 7, 10, 34 (me). Thanks for your feedback.
by twisted
Sun Sep 21, 2003 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: That's my Bucs...
Replies: 15
Views: 1503

Watch out for them Buffalo Bills !!! 2-0 going into week three. We play the Dolphins tonight on ESPN...should be an awesome game. (Hope I didn't just jinx them...)
by twisted
Sat Sep 20, 2003 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Question for Speedguide Dog Owners
Replies: 27
Views: 1991

I have heard of BARF, but it seems complicated and kind of stomach wrenching to prepare...I'm sure it is healthy.
by twisted
Sat Sep 20, 2003 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Question for Speedguide Dog Owners
Replies: 27
Views: 1991

Question for Speedguide Dog Owners

I'm picking up a Doberman puppy soon and was wondering what brand of dog food you recommend? I had a boxer in the past and fed him a Canadian dog food called Shurgain (sp), but it was a hastle to get since I live in the States and I only used it because my breeder highly recommended it. I have not ...
by twisted
Sun Sep 14, 2003 11:42 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: What do you think of this sytem?
Replies: 9
Views: 903

Thanks for your feedback. I built my current system a few years ago so I have some experience doing so. My concern is that I have been a little out of the loop on some of the new brands and performance on certain items (vid card, mobo, sound card). I'll try and price out a system part by part and ...
by twisted
Sat Sep 13, 2003 10:15 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: What do you think of this sytem?
Replies: 9
Views: 903

What do you think of this sytem?

I'm thinking about buying it. Thanks for your feedback.



http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDe ... 54014-2.8K

(this is the new googlegear site, they changed their name, I guess)
by twisted
Sun Jul 06, 2003 9:29 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: jv16 PowerTools
Replies: 4
Views: 1122

jv16 PowerTools

Anyone ever use this free progie?

http://www.vtoy.fi/jv16/shtml/jv16powertools.shtml
by twisted
Thu Jun 19, 2003 9:07 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Power Supply Question
Replies: 13
Views: 1932

Great site mwkirchner !! I came just under at 295W (which is just under what I have now). Perhaps I'll pick up a larger power supply and see if that helps my unstable system.
by twisted
Thu Jun 19, 2003 7:40 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Power Supply Question
Replies: 13
Views: 1932

Here's a link regarding my initial issue of freezing up which you also helped me with (thank you!!).

http://forums.speedguide.net/showthread ... did=116724
by twisted
Thu Jun 19, 2003 7:38 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Power Supply Question
Replies: 13
Views: 1932

In your general opinion is 300W enough juice for an average rig with the items listed above and a CD/RW, floppy, and case exhaust fan? I'm still having some trouble with my PC freezing up (not as bad as it was after installing some more ventilation items) but still an issue. I visited for the first ...
by twisted
Thu Jun 19, 2003 7:27 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Power Supply Question
Replies: 13
Views: 1932

Power Supply Question

How do you know what power supply would be adequate to run a system? I have been all over http://www.ecsusa.com website to see if there was a power supply recommendation/limitation and i can't find anything. I have a ECS K7VZA 3.0 mobo with a 300W power supply...I'm wondering if I need something ...
by twisted
Mon Jun 16, 2003 8:46 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: PC freezing up...help
Replies: 10
Views: 1444

Looks like heat was my issue. My PC has been on and running with the case open for about 1.5 hours and no freeze up. Usually it froze up after about 10 to 15 minutes. Thanks to all for helping me out !!!! You guys/gals are the best.
by twisted
Mon Jun 16, 2003 7:16 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: PC freezing up...help
Replies: 10
Views: 1444

No 80mm case fans as was suggested (yet). I do have three fans blowing into the case from one of my empty 5.25 bays. I figured this is a good way to get some airflow through the case.

Right now I have it running with the case open to see if heat may actually be the issue...so far so good. If it ...
by twisted
Sun Jun 15, 2003 11:13 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: PC freezing up...help
Replies: 10
Views: 1444

Yes, I am using the heatsink and fan that came with the 2 gig CPU. I am running at about 41 degrees celcius (about 106 farenheit) which is lower than my old CPU. Maybe I'll try a better heatsink and fan as was suggested. The fan that came with the new CPU had a thermal pad attached which doesn't ...
by twisted
Sun Jun 15, 2003 8:23 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: PC freezing up...help
Replies: 10
Views: 1444

Thanks for the post. I have a Hercules Fortissimo II sound card, a Nvidia GForce 2 MX 400 64M video card, a Lite-On 24x10x40x CD-RW drive, a 5.25" bay three fan HDD cooler, and a WD 40 Gig HD. With my CPU upgrade I went from a 1.4Ghz AMD Athlon CPU (had no problems with this chip) to an Athlon XP ...
by twisted
Sun Jun 15, 2003 7:57 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: PC freezing up...help
Replies: 10
Views: 1444

PC freezing up...help

I recently upgraded my ECS K7VZA 3.0 mobo with an AMD 2400+ 2 Ghz CPU. I only have a 300W power supply and was wondering if it was possible that my PC would freeze up due to insufficient power. I have a few other things to look into as far as why it may be freezing up, however, the power supply ...
by twisted
Mon Apr 28, 2003 10:24 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: XP Licensing Question
Replies: 1
Views: 664

Never mind, I just read YOS's post which answers my questions...sorry.
by twisted
Mon Apr 28, 2003 10:22 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: XP Licensing Question
Replies: 1
Views: 664

XP Licensing Question

It's my understanding that you can only install Windows XP once, correct? If so, if I wanted to re-install XP on my rig, how will I be able to overcome the on-line licensing issue where my copy already shows registered?
by twisted
Sun Apr 27, 2003 6:30 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: FSB Question
Replies: 2
Views: 535

Thanks for the info...makes a lot of sense.
by twisted
Sun Apr 27, 2003 4:37 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: FSB Question
Replies: 2
Views: 535

FSB Question

How important is FSB? I'm looking at building a new rig and the most significant difference (besides price) between a P4 and an AMD appears to be that the P4 mobo's have 533 FSB and the AMD's seem to mostly be 233 FSB. I have an AMD now but was thinking about building a P4.
by twisted
Thu Feb 27, 2003 9:26 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: AMD Athlon XP or P4?
Replies: 14
Views: 963

AMD Athlon XP or P4?

I'm thinking about building a new system and was wonder which you prefer? AMD XP or P4... I have an AMD Athlon now and have had no problem (except what I have cause from tweaking around too much). Thanks.
by twisted
Sat Feb 08, 2003 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Want $5 to $20 for free...
Replies: 1
Views: 597

Want $5 to $20 for free...

https://webform.musiccdsettlement.com/english/forms/

Please accept my appologies if this has been previously posted or if it is a hoax.
by twisted
Sat Jan 11, 2003 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: kinda fun
Replies: 1
Views: 533

Crystal is a dirty girl...some of the things she said to me...
I got to go clean up.