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Who here misses Half-Life

The games never get to old to play. It's us that get to old and to busy. I might be taking things to far but I have a rig I run DOS games on, one for 98 and one for XP. Hell I even have an XboX. If I'm playing a game and my wife comes in and wants to play, there are plenty of machines. Honey...
- thunderhorse
- Post #64
- Jul 1, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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How many games do you have installed

Lets see. On the DOS rig I have 15, on the 98 rig I have 16, on the xp rig I have 6 and on my laptop there are 19. Oh, and I have an XboX with 9 games. As soon as I can get my game room back together I'll be off again. Thank goodness I don't play online, I keep all the fun to myself, unless my...
- thunderhorse
- Post #23
- Jul 1, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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Does anandtech have a irc chat room?
- thunderhorse
- Post #17
- Jun 16, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Remember the old intel 233 pc's?

No your not Slammy1. I had a DX4-100 Turbo CPU I gamed on. It was vamped up so high the turbo buttons didn't work. Those were the times. I still have 4 key boards that don't have a windows key, now there goes my age. I think I'll fire it up and play a little Blake Stone. See yah....
- thunderhorse
- Post #9
- Jun 8, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Bro just ordered a laptop with 8 ns RAM instead of 30 ns RAM for mo $$$

Yeah! Been there, done that, got a t-shirt!!! Tell the customer what he wants to hear then breakout the lubricant. It would have sounded great with my DX4-100. Remember boys and girls use .exe to play the games. And we're off!!!
- thunderhorse
- Post #11
- Jun 8, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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Any generalizations about external HDs I should know about?

I've used external HDs for several years and have had no troubles with them. They are a little slow but nothing you can't work with. Just get a good brand like Western Digital or Seagate, so if you do get a bad one you won't have problems returning it or getting it fixed. Hope this helps.
- thunderhorse
- Post #4
- May 8, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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In the USA do people still run around with a confederate flag?

I agree. There's already enough hate in this world.
- thunderhorse
- Post #122
- May 8, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Best Mp3 Player for a laptop hd?

Thesurge, if you have to have the laptop on your lap, put it on a wooden cutting board. That will give the laptop room to breath and get the heat off you legs. I have been running media 10 and have never had a problem. I know it's not a MP3 but thought it might help. Hope this helps.
- thunderhorse
- Post #2
- May 8, 2006
- Forum: Windows
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First Windows?

Shava Lets not get into how the computer evelved, but every time it did, changes in the programming were made (binary-computer language). In 1981 IBM came up with the Personal Computer and asked Bill Gates to make an operating system for it. Now here is where we'll keep it simple for both of...
- thunderhorse
- Post #9
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Want to buy a new laptop....

Try powernotebooks.com, that's where I bought my laptop. Gaming machines aren't cheap no matter who you buy from. Hope this helps. edit: Haven't heard any bad info about Ibuypower and cyberpower.
- thunderhorse
- Post #3
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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can floppy drive be replaced with HD

I agree with Dman877. With your rig you should have at least 1 USB 1.0 port. Hook up an external HHD and go. And if you only have 1 USB port, go to Walie World and get a externally AC powered USB expander (4 ports) and start adding on. Kind of like building a house but no windows. I didn't say...
- thunderhorse
- Post #5
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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power supply: 5400 rpm vs. 7200 rpm?

On the second machine how large was the PSU and how much ram did it have? Personaly, I have never had XP run very well with less than 512 mb memory. If it worked in another machine then I'd say you are first short on ram and then light on power. I have only purchased one premanufactured machine...
- thunderhorse
- Post #6
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Most Common Ways to Kill a Computer

Should I mention lightning and modems. Ouch!!! That will fill a room with smoke.
- thunderhorse
- Post #28
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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New build, any suggestions?

wazzledoozle What are you going to be doing with this rig. I've seen so many people over buy. Buy for what you are going to do the most. You may built a very fast rig but if you go with just a little bit slower machine you could save money and you'll probably never see the difference in the...
- thunderhorse
- Post #2
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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2 gigs v.s. 4 gigs

Seems everyone has it down pat. 2 gigs.
- thunderhorse
- Post #24
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Did I Fry my Mother board?

Just for grins pull and reseat all your electrical connections. You never know.
- thunderhorse
- Post #6
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Snapdragons

The N P N syndrome is next. When the navel passes the nipples. And here we go......
- thunderhorse
- Post #9
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Waiting to hear from Harvard Law.... need advice

See if you can get a loan from the Feds.
- thunderhorse
- Post #31
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Panties not best thing on earth!

Remember... If you pick you nose and scratch your butt don't chew your fingernails.
- thunderhorse
- Post #7
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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what would you rate the perosn on the right?

Minus 2 and 3/4. Yuch!
- thunderhorse
- Post #25
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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What country, civilization, culture, or race do you think has contributed most to modern society?

Romans...... For sure
- thunderhorse
- Post #99
- Apr 28, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Are you a yankee or a rebel?

100% American Get the picture.
- thunderhorse
- Post #108
- Apr 26, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Why is this child being punished ??? His arms were crushed!!!!!!!!!!

I have been in Kuwait for 2 years and their form of punishment is shocking to western standards. There is not a bunch of appeals. If you are caught steeling they usualy cut off one of you hands. Works every time. When they hang soneone it is shocking. It is performed in the town square and not...
- thunderhorse
- Post #110
- Nov 5, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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My little girl turns 1 today!!

Now there is some hugs and kisses you never get tired of.
- thunderhorse
- Post #10
- Oct 19, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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It could be worse, we could be playing Blake stone 3

Now that brings back old memories. Thanks for the trip, their far and few between. Peace.
- thunderhorse
- Post #3
- Oct 18, 2005
- Forum: Windows
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Quality of Sager notebooks

I have a Sager 8790. 3.4 prescott P4 with a ATI 9700 vid card, 1g of ram, cdrw-dvd, and a 60g hard drive. With the 17 inch screen it is truely a desk top replacement. The only game I have trouble with is Doom 3, and I figure if I keep going I'll find the right combination of drivers to cure this...
- thunderhorse
- Post #4
- Oct 16, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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Why does Dell seem to be the only notebook maker . .

Here is what I have. Sager PN8970 P3.4 Prescott processor 1G Corsair memory 60g 7200 rpm HHD Radon 9700 video w/ 256 memory 12 cell battery (that lasts about 30 minutes gaming ) Toshiba CDRW/DVD 80g external drive 17" screen Now, this laptop has to put up with the extremes. I'm...
- thunderhorse
- Post #8
- Aug 12, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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There are those who do, and those who run (I'm going to be activated shortly)

Good luck and God speed. I served form 1964 to 1967. If this job I'm after, I will go to Kuwait in February for Kellogg, Brown and Root.
- thunderhorse
- Post #36
- Jan 16, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Computer suddenly won't start. Please help.

I agree. Sounds like the PSU gave up the ghost.
- thunderhorse
- Post #6
- Jan 15, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Win xp slow startup

Left click start button. Select Run. Type msconfig. Left click OK. Under general tab select Normal startup. Left click Apply. Left click OK. Reboot. Hope this will speed up your rig a little. Please keep us informed.
- thunderhorse
- Post #2
- Jan 15, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Possible seagate/windows/norton problems. Help

You can do one of 2 things. Format and reinstall. Or uninstall all programs except XP. If you are having a problem with one or more programs not playing well together this is the place to start. I personaly have had problems with Norton System Works not playing well with the OS. Try booting into...
- thunderhorse
- Post #3
- Jan 15, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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best gaming mouse

Logitech. I've had mine for about 8 months and I play all FPS. Never had it miss a lick. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Mike
- thunderhorse
- Post #4
- Jan 15, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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What does Black Ice do?

I agree with Soybomb. Zone Alarm. "EDIT" Black Ice is a firewall.
- thunderhorse
- Post #3
- Jan 14, 2004
- Forum: Windows
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Putting Windows XP updates on a CD

I know the feeling. I download my updates to my jump drive (512mb) at work with out a problem. Then all I do is download them. Easier and cheeper than a burner. Hope this helps. Mike
- thunderhorse
- Post #7
- Jan 13, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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When putting the heatsink on the CPU has your screwdriver ever slipped?

Ah,,,, yes. The motherboard with the screw driver stuck out of it, hanging on my wall. OUCH!!!!!!
- thunderhorse
- Post #8
- Jan 13, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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what would be the beter idea

Buy as much as your budget allows. Try for the 512mb, you'll be glad you did. I went from a 512 to 1g and it made a difference for me. I'm strictly a gamer. Hope this helps. Mike
- thunderhorse
- Post #2
- Jan 12, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mem question: Safe to mix brands?

I've used Crusial and Corsair together and never had a problem. I have them both (PC 2700) in one of my rigs now. Have a good one. Mike
- thunderhorse
- Post #6
- Jan 9, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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which mother board?

I have used Abit, Asus, Shuttle, and Aopen boards and I have been very happy with them. Go to their web sites and read the specs on them, this way you can pick the best one that fits your needs. I'm sure that you will be happy with which ever one you choose. Happy building. Mike
- thunderhorse
- Post #2
- Jan 9, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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I need help from lesbian, biracial females, to get "even"........

I'm with ClueLis, I think the same person wrote both threads. Smells fishey to me. Pun hehehehehehehehehe..........
- thunderhorse
- Post #28
- Jan 8, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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wife just had an affair

You screw me once, shame on you. You screw me twice, shame on me. Where does it all stop????? You've got a tough decision to make. I'm glad I'm not in your shoes. I feel sorry for you dude. Marriage is a bilateral agreement. If it's good for one, it is also good for the other. If one should not...
- thunderhorse
- Post #249
- Jan 7, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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