GeeBee Tech Support thread - pose questions, get answers

[Sean]

I could kick the other one so they both hurt?

Can you stop quuoting the spammer please. Lots of us have him on iggy.

 

[Noor]

Can you stop quuoting the spammer please. Lots of us have him on iggy.

Even when I am threatening him?

 

[Byron In Exile]

I could kick the other one so they both hurt?

There's a possible solution.

 

[Noor]

Let's try the movie?

 

[Sean]

Even when I am threatening him?

You quote him, you get the ig.

 

[islandman]

For those seeking a free, multi-format video player and don't enjoy having to dl updates to kmplayer every 10 minutes, I present PotPlayer.

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/PotPlayer


Seriously, just as good as kmplayer without the constant nagging to update.

Thank you South Koreans!

 

[islandman]

If you use Google Chrome, you must read this:


Surf Better With These 9 Killer Google Chrome Extensions

 

[JohnnySavage]

I employed the ad block extension and so far it's blocked 1278 ads. Watching porn is much more enjoyable now.

 

[islandman]

Winamp lovers, six or so days left before it is shut down.

http://www.neowin.net/news/winamp-not-quite-dead-yet-build-3516-released


Link to a download manager-free download can be found just above the comments section to the link above.

 

[islandman]

For anyone still on the fence about Google Chromecast, here's a little financial incentive to get you over.

Amazon is selling it for $29.99; typical retail is $35.

I swear by mine.


http://www.amazon.com/Google-Chromecast-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B00DR0PDNE

 

[great lover]

For those seeking a free, multi-format video player and don't enjoy having to dl updates to kmplayer every 10 minutes, I present PotPlayer.

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/PotPlayer


Seriously, just as good as kmplayer without the constant nagging to update.

Thank you South Koreans!

I like VLC player.

 

[islandman]

I'm getting a little tired of chasing TPB around.

 

[Sean]

I'm getting a little tired of chasing TPB around.

LOL. Here: List of proxies and mirrors.

 

[Saint Peter]

Why don't you fuckers try paying for some software now and then?

 

[islandman]

Why don't you fuckers try paying for some software now and then?

I pay for all of my software.

What I don't do is pay for episodes of HIMYM.

 

[Sean]

Why don't you fuckers try paying for some software now and then?

That would just encourage the bastards. Fight the power!

 

[islandman]

LOL. Here: List of proxies and mirrors.

Much appreciated.

 

[islandman]

And when I say 'HIMYM', what I mean is 'Handjob Hunnies 6'.

 

[Saint Peter]

HIMYM.

him yum?

 

[Saint Peter]

Oh.

My mistake.

 

[lovetoread]

Why don't you fuckers try paying for some software now and then?

Best line of the lot.

 

[islandman]

If anyone is shopping for an SSD, check this one out. Just picked it up to be the primary drive for the desktop.

Pros: Price (insanely low), 5-year PNY warranty, has lately been shipping with enterprise-grade 10,000 P/E eMLC instead of the 3K MLC listed on spec sheet (trust me, this is freakin' awesome!)

Cons: Can't return for a refund (only replacement); vanilla SandForce drive


From the reviews, it looks like the lowest it's been on Newegg is ~$100. At $114, I won't dicker over the $14 difference. Also the lowest price I've seen ever for a 240GB. Industry norm warranty is 3 years; you get 5-year warranties on Intel and other high-end drives, but you'll also pay for the privilege. Drive scores well on read/write consistency and reliability. Burst mode is a little sub-industry norms, so it's not something I'd add to a gaming rig. At the same time, I've read that there is no lag from gamers who are using it. Every other performance metric is inline with SandForice SSDs.

Conclusion: Freakin' amazing price for a 240GB drive that is SandForce-powered. Performance won't blow you out of the water (SandForce never does), but for consistency of performance and reliability, combined with 5-year warranty, the price makes it a no-brainer.

 

[anchoredinocean]

Nooooooooo!

Samsung EVO drive from Amazon. $170 list now, but every couple of days they have it for $150. Warranties through PNY are terrible, and you're still luck of the draw as to what controller you get on your drive.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-EVO-Series-2-5-Inch-MZ-7TE250BW/dp/B00E3W1726/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388262863&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+evo+840+250gb&tag=hardfocom-20

 

[the_kuntess]

My laptop...

..is driving me insane, it keeps dropping off (for want of a more techno expression) the web. I get it back onto my wireless connection...type in a web address..and hey presto IE doesn't work because it is no longer connected to the web.

I have 2 other laptops that are OK and the desktop I am working on now - fine also, naturally, all using the same ISP.

The laptop has a bug up its arse - right?

 

[islandman]

Nooooooooo!

Samsung EVO drive from Amazon. $170 list now, but every couple of days they have it for $150. Warranties through PNY are terrible, and you're still luck of the draw as to what controller you get on your drive.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-EVO-Series-2-5-Inch-MZ-7TE250BW/dp/B00E3W1726/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388262863&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+evo+840+250gb&tag=hardfocom-20

You're Indie, yes?


PNY's XLR8 Pro series uses SandForce 2281 controller exclusively. eMLC is sourced through IMFT (Intel/Micro jv and the sole source of all NAND for Intel's drives).

So, you're basically getting premium MLC (enterprise grade) at a massive discount, paired with a decent to not great controller. For about $0.48/GB.

I've put an 120 EVO into the laptop, but here I was willing to pay a premium for the lightweight design (not that I did as I got it as a gift). The desktop won't rarely - if ever - operate under the high loads that the 840 can push out; it's overkill for my needs. I hope to have an ultrabook soon, so the drive will be transferred.

If it was a gaming rig or some other rig for intense applications, then, yes, the extra $50-60 bucks is a no-brainer. But I'm in the enthusiast camp, so it's not worth the extra cash.