Señor Cheap Bastard's "Black Friday" thread. - Page 6 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MattR · 2010-01-04, 07:21 PM

This has gone too far.

cody · 2010-01-04, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

You're talking about real-time applications.

...

Ugh.. how did this turn into a dissertation? Hopefully no tone is being inferred.

It's funny that you think I would think a tone is inferred.

Kidding!!!

I think I'm seeing the disconnect now. You saw my statement as a teaching moment. You wanted me to know that how often a CPU is pegged is not affected by it's speed. But you were only taking non-realtime operations into account. Perhaps you know that Kevin (in this instance) doesn't burn CD's, watch movies, or play video games.

However, I'm still maintaining that a faster CPU will be pegged less (duration, not frequency if I must spell it out, but it should go without saying since duration is what has the greatest affect on performance).

And since I was including realtime operations (since watching videos, playing video games, and burning CD's is something we all do, for the most part), how often you hit 100% (frequency, not duration) is also an important factor regarding CPU's.

But I do appreciate the explanations. I'm fairly certain we're on the same page.

tysonK · 2010-01-04, 08:22 PM

omg double post

tysonK · 2010-01-04, 08:23 PM

Now I see why my oldish computer dies when I try to convert mp4 to avi and such.

cody · 2010-01-04, 08:30 PM

^That could be an overheating issue. It should get the job done, just be slower. Maybe download Speedfan or something similar to monitor temps. You may just need to clean the dust out or replace the CPU fan. Or maybe it's the application your using. I've heard good things about Handbrake for video reencoding.

I believe that Pentium CPU's scale down their speed to keep cool while AMD CPU's are more likely to cause a hard restart.

sybir · 2010-01-04, 10:04 PM

My cat's breath smells like cat food.

Also, cheetos. It's weird.

Kevin M · 2010-01-09, 12:19 PM

Sigh. Nevermind the slow processor. Dead hard drives are a bigger problem. I assume that's what it is anyway; trying to start in safe mode results in a hardware error very quickly. Could be something else I suppose. Off to BestBuy to replace it.

cody · 2010-01-09, 01:11 PM

Googling the error code might lead you toward the issue.

You can usually download a diagnostic program from the HDD manufacturer that you can burn to a CD and boot the computer from the CD. The program can then test the HDD without having to boot to Windows.

Sometimes the laptop manufacturer will have something similar to test all hardware. Dell usually does anyway.

If you torrent, you can also download the OEM Windows install disc ISO, burn it to DVD and try a repair.

Kevin M · 2010-01-09, 03:46 PM

Or, I can take it back to BB and get handed a brand new replacement, which happens to be the new model, which happens to have exactly the same hardware specs except for a faster AMD X2 processor, but is $75 cheaper.

linky

Kevin M · 2010-01-09, 03:46 PM

And by the way, I had burned recovery discs before it died. No dice. It was quite dead. Not a windows issue.

100_Percent_Juice · 2010-01-09, 04:09 PM

I have had 2 gateway laptops and I will never buy one again.

Kevin M · 2010-01-09, 04:22 PM

For the price range I'm in, there's not a lot of choice. Besides, I'm not that bothered by things going bad so quickly. It's when it happens 8 months down the road it's annoying. I hadn't even loaded my music or Subaru tech stuff on the other one yet.

ScottyS · 2010-01-09, 08:08 PM

I would buy an Acer over an HP or Gateway in that price bracket. Probably even a used ASUS or MSI.

Kevin M · 2010-01-09, 09:39 PM

I had originally intended to get an Asus, but the models in my price range that were similar to this were out of stock.

Kevin M · 2010-01-09, 09:39 PM

Also, it appears Gateways are essentially Acers, since that's who does the warranty info and customer service by phone.

ScottyS · 2010-01-11, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin M

I had originally intended to get an Asus, but the models in my price range that were similar to this were out of stock.

You need to wait and get one anyway. They are the most reliable Windows machines going right now IMO.

Kevin M · 2010-01-11, 04:09 PM

Too late. Besides, that's what warranties are for.

ScottyS · 2010-01-12, 10:41 PM

The ASUS warranty and CS is like the best thing going. 1 Year 1 free replacement even if you run it over on purpose, plus they are good about sending small parts (like keyboards that you spill stuff on) with minimum hassle.

ScottyS · 2010-01-18, 02:48 PM

Or this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834200027

cody · 2010-01-18, 04:25 PM

Another cheap laptop. http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1813817

cody · 2010-01-23, 04:11 PM

Roundtable off Golden Valley just sold me a large premium pizza for $10.99. Lady said they're running a special.

cody · 2010-01-23, 04:47 PM

I bought two of these wireless routers. They're only $32 shipped right now with code EMCYZNN38. I'm going to try to use one as a bridge for my PS3.

cody · 2010-03-17, 08:01 AM

Everyone should have a headlamp in their glovebox. I'm telling you, they're awesome.

Here's one for $4 shipped: http://www.meritline.com/1-watt-led-...q_v=50c816991c

Nick Koan · 2010-03-17, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

Everyone should have a headlamp in their glovebox. I'm telling you, they're awesome.

Here's one for $4 shipped: http://www.meritline.com/1-watt-led-...q_v=50c816991c

Absolutely.

I bought a handfull of clip on single-LED lights when I found them for about $1.00 a piece. They are everywhere in my house now.

cody · 2010-03-17, 08:28 AM

Are you saying "meow"?

2010-01-04, 07:21 PM	#126
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2010-01-04, 08:30 PM	#130
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	^That could be an overheating issue. It should get the job done, just be slower. Maybe download Speedfan or something similar to monitor temps. You may just need to clean the dust out or replace the CPU fan. Or maybe it's the application your using. I've heard good things about Handbrake for video reencoding. I believe that Pentium CPU's scale down their speed to keep cool while AMD CPU's are more likely to cause a hard restart. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-01-04, 10:04 PM	#131
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	My cat's breath smells like cat food. Also, cheetos. It's weird. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2010-01-09, 12:19 PM	#132
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Sigh. Nevermind the slow processor. Dead hard drives are a bigger problem. I assume that's what it is anyway; trying to start in safe mode results in a hardware error very quickly. Could be something else I suppose. Off to BestBuy to replace it. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2010-01-09, 01:11 PM	#133
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Googling the error code might lead you toward the issue. You can usually download a diagnostic program from the HDD manufacturer that you can burn to a CD and boot the computer from the CD. The program can then test the HDD without having to boot to Windows. Sometimes the laptop manufacturer will have something similar to test all hardware. Dell usually does anyway. If you torrent, you can also download the OEM Windows install disc ISO, burn it to DVD and try a repair. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-01-09, 03:46 PM	#134
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Or, I can take it back to BB and get handed a brand new replacement, which happens to be the new model, which happens to have exactly the same hardware specs except for a faster AMD X2 processor, but is $75 cheaper. linky __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2010-01-09, 03:46 PM	#135
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	And by the way, I had burned recovery discs before it died. No dice. It was quite dead. Not a windows issue. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2010-01-09, 04:09 PM	#136
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I have had 2 gateway laptops and I will never buy one again. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2010-01-09, 04:22 PM	#137
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	For the price range I'm in, there's not a lot of choice. Besides, I'm not that bothered by things going bad so quickly. It's when it happens 8 months down the road it's annoying. I hadn't even loaded my music or Subaru tech stuff on the other one yet. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2010-01-09, 08:08 PM	#138
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	I would buy an Acer over an HP or Gateway in that price bracket. Probably even a used ASUS or MSI. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2010-01-09, 09:39 PM	#139
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I had originally intended to get an Asus, but the models in my price range that were similar to this were out of stock. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2010-01-09, 09:39 PM	#140
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Also, it appears Gateways are essentially Acers, since that's who does the warranty info and customer service by phone. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2010-01-11, 04:09 PM	#142
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Too late. Besides, that's what warranties are for. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2010-01-12, 10:41 PM	#143
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	The ASUS warranty and CS is like the best thing going. 1 Year 1 free replacement even if you run it over on purpose, plus they are good about sending small parts (like keyboards that you spill stuff on) with minimum hassle. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2010-01-18, 02:48 PM	#144
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Or this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834200027 __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2010-01-18, 04:25 PM	#145
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Another cheap laptop. http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1813817 __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-01-23, 04:11 PM	#146
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Roundtable off Golden Valley just sold me a large premium pizza for $10.99. Lady said they're running a special. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-01-23, 04:47 PM	#147
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I bought two of these wireless routers. They're only $32 shipped right now with code EMCYZNN38. I'm going to try to use one as a bridge for my PS3. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-03-17, 08:01 AM	#148
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Everyone should have a headlamp in their glovebox. I'm telling you, they're awesome. Here's one for $4 shipped: http://www.meritline.com/1-watt-led-...q_v=50c816991c __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-03-17, 08:28 AM	#150
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Are you saying "meow"? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.