Off-Topic Thread

Genghiz Cohen

http://ninite.com/
Is fantastic for a fresh install.

Serephucus

The only reason I don't like Ninite is that it installs everything with default settings, which I don't always want, and some things can't be changed post-install (install directory for example) but otherwise it's a fantastic piece of software.

BloodBath

That is handy, thanks.

indough

i don't install using it either but its handy to have a look at in case you forget anything

Snowie

BloodBath wrote: »

Download your mainboard and graphics drivers and all the software you will need for a fresh windows install, browsers, anti virus ect.

Might as well have them all ready to go. I'm not sure about service packs.

There so much stuff I've to download its kinda confusing which packs I DL like take my Mobo for example look at how many thinsg there are to DL and Im a noob

do install them threw windows or through the bios

same with graphics

any recomondations on what anti virus to use?

Squaredude

Snowie wrote: »

any recomondations on what anti virus to use?

Microsoft security essentials does the job for me.

BloodBath

Might as well download them all but you won't need them all. No harm in installing them if in doubt.

Install through windows. Your mainboard drivers should be the first things you install.

I use the free version of avast. It offers great protection for a free AV. 0 issues since I started using it. You could get malwarebytes as well and run it once a month for some extra protection. MSE is crap to be honest.

Snowie

Just one question about downloading of the mobo, stuff do i download the latest mobo bios update or do I download every single one of them ?

Sorry i just dont want to fvck up or something

I shall cheack avast out

tuxy

Snowie wrote: »

Just one question about downloading of the mobo, stuff do i download the latest mobo bios update or do I download every single one of them ?

Sorry i just dont want to fvck up or something

I shall cheack avast out

You just get the latest. Only update the bios if there is something in the update notes that will benefit you. Don't bother update if it's just fixes for stuff you don't even use.

gavmcg92

Squaredude wrote: »

These are the set I got,got them on one of the lightning deals for €40
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004FJSSP6/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cheers

Picked up a pair of these this morning

http://www.dabs.ie/products/tp-link-av200--multi-streaming-powerline-starter-kit-with-ac-pass-th-833V.html?src=3

Snowie

gavmcg92 wrote: »

Cheers

Picked up a pair of these this morning

http://www.dabs.ie/products/tp-link-av200--multi-streaming-powerline-starter-kit-with-ac-pass-th-833V.html?src=3

you can get them cheeper in pc world I know I just said that but

gavmcg92

Snowie wrote: »

you can get them cheeper in pc world I know I just said that but

Really? Well there's a surprise. How much are they in PC world?

EDIT: Might be able to cancel my order. Only put it in this afternoon. No money out of my account yet.

indough

Snowie wrote: »

you can get them cheeper in pc world I know I just said that but

the exact same model?

gavmcg92

indough wrote: »

the exact same model?

Can only see the non pass through model on the site and by the looks they're more expensive.

NTMK

Snowie wrote: »

you can get them cheeper in pc world I know I just said that but

i said the same thing about the blackwidow ultimate keyboard a year ago went up €40 3 days later :pac:

Snowie

gavmcg92 wrote: »

Really? Well there's a surprise. How much are they in PC world?

EDIT: Might be able to cancel my order. Only put it in this afternoon. No money out of my account yet.

indough wrote: »

the exact same model?

Lads the TP ones were going for 29.99 or €39.99 in my pc world.

NTMK wrote: »

i said the same thing about the blackwidow ultimate keyboard a year ago went up €40 3 days later :pac:

I got a razer death stalker expert for a decent price today to for €94.00 even with dabs its 6 euros cheaper. and amazon it was an extra €20.00 for diliverey same with ebay.

indough

Snowie wrote: »

Lads the TP ones were going for 29.99 or €39.99 in my pc world.

yeah ive seen them in there myself but never the ones with the pass through, which is what i'm looking for

Snowie

indough wrote: »

yeah ive seen them in there myself but never the ones with the pass through, which is what i'm looking for

what are the benefits of the pass through?

indough

Snowie wrote: »

what are the benefits of the pass through?

well the main one is that it doesnt take up a socket, i only have two in my room for example

Snowie

indough wrote: »

well the main one is that it doesnt take up a socket, i only have two in my room for example

Well that would make sense ps ive only got two main sockets in my room pain in the ass :mad: Swear i ever build a house im having 4 in each room



on another note my parts have been scanned and are in dublin whoop

BloodBath

Should be with you some time today then.

Snowie

BloodBath wrote: »

Should be with you some time today then.

Whoop looking forward to putting all of it together. :cool:

how ever i cant get on saphire tech at the moment there site is down does this mean new cards are being relesed :mad:?

BloodBath

Nope. There won't be new cards for some time yet.

Headshot

Can anyone recommend a cheap laptop? (I may even go 2nd hand) around 250 euro range

Gumbi

Headshot wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a cheap laptop? (I may even go 2nd hand) around 250 euro range

What are your requirements?

Headshot

Not really any requirements

Its for my cousins that just need a laptop for surfing and doing documents

Brian

If anyone is interested in competitive Team Fortress 2 (a high speed team FPS game), have a look at the cast of the recent season's grand final in the second post of this thread - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056912845

Happy to answer any questions about 6v6 TF2 if people are curious.

Burgo

Headshot wrote: »

Not really any requirements

Its for my cousins that just need a laptop for surfing and doing documents

Pretty much any netbook should suffice.

Brian wrote: »

If anyone is interested in competitive Team Fortress 2 (a high speed team FPS game), have a look at the cast of the recent season's grand final in the second post of this thread - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056912845

Happy to answer any questions about 6v6 TF2 if people are curious.

How's the scene, don't really hear much about competitive TF2 these days, I know cadred used to follow some of the tourneys. Are there any TF2 lans going?

Snowie

Well I have the day off I'm glues to the window

They were scanned into cork so they should be here at some point today times passing relatively quick so it's ok :pac:

The only question is do I need a static band to put my pc together ?

Burgo

Snowie wrote: »

Well I have the day off I'm glues to the window

They were scanned into cork so they should be here at some point today times passing relatively quick so it's ok :pac:

The only question is do I need a static band to put my pc together ?

No you don't need one. Just touch a rad or something if you are a bit nervous.