Author Topic: New Computer (Read 15628 times)

boo · « **on:** August 27, 2008, 01:28:34 PM »

i know i havent been around for a while so hey

anyway, i was about to buy the parts for a new PC build at last and i saw this on ebay and thought it was a really good deal as the parts work at at £900 new

what do you think?
he has knocked off the P+P so £400 all in
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270268725244

squall_01 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2008, 01:52:00 PM »

That would be good an everything but I dont recommened get any pc parts off of ebay.

boo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2008, 02:49:42 PM »

i know what you mean but thats pretty much my budget and i want the best computer i can get and i can handle most things (with CH's help) it can throw at me so i think im going to buy it

squall_01 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2008, 03:09:52 PM »

Your taking a big chance, but if you have the money an can use it.

boo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2008, 03:23:33 PM »

another factr is that it comes with a genuine Vista install so i dont need to rely on pirated software anymore

merlin · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2008, 03:34:30 PM »

Are you posting for bizz?

boo · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2008, 04:32:11 PM »

ummmm excuse me?

squall_01 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2008, 05:31:46 PM »

? Well just make sure that you have the software for it. Personally I think its a terrible os. But still okay but give it like as long as between xp an 2k. should be alright.

Broni · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2008, 08:34:37 PM »

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Personally I think its a terrible os.

Nonsense.

boo
Long time, no see

£900 is pretty nice budget. I'm sure, you can get decent machine straight from the store for that price. Legit, warranty, and all that.

boo · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:56:39 PM »

no my budget is £400 but the PC is worht £900
you see what i mean?

Broni · « **Reply #10 on:** August 28, 2008, 07:11:16 PM »

I still think for £400 = $720 you can get decent, new machine.
IMO, I'd avoid buying main computer on eBay.

boo · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2008, 02:02:37 PM »

i have researched new ccomputers in the UK and i have to say that i wish i could buy from Newegg!
the prices in the US are much lower than in the UK on most components
i want to get the most out of my money and this is the best way as far as i can see

drmsucks · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2008, 02:28:06 PM »

Tricky decision - best of luck!

squall_01 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2008, 03:31:41 PM »

shipping would be costly.

boo · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2008, 03:58:31 PM »

i know its a risky decision but 1 im willing to make
he said that he will not charge for delivery
its been relisted 3 times and reduced in price bcos hes desperate to sell

Calum · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2008, 03:07:55 AM »

Don't buy from Ebay, it's almost definitely a scam.
Trust me on this, I get quite a few call-outs from people who's been stung there.
I agree on the UK/US pricing though, things often work out 1.5-2x more expensive here.

Broni · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2008, 11:20:17 AM »

I wonder, if you buy in US, what would be a charge for shipping?

boo · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2008, 11:23:25 AM »

i have spent the last 3 months on and off researching computers and nearly all US companies either dont post to the US (like newegg) or charge unbelieveable prices ($00's) so it works out as more expensive

drmsucks · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2008, 11:27:30 AM »

Have you bought the Ebay computer - please let us know how you make out.

Best of luck!

boo · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2008, 11:30:11 AM »

i have just bought it and will keep it updated
i did it through paypal so there shouldnt be any porblems with money

i have even spoken to this guy on the ohone to clear up some questins i had and to haggle and he seems genuine
we shall wait and see
thanks for your support and ill let u know how things go

boo · « **Reply #20 on:** September 04, 2008, 11:52:36 AM »

i have it and after some initial problems, its all working
i have 1 problem though.
it says im using 1.2GB RAM when its idling but im only actually using less than half according to "processes"
is this a memory leak and if so, how do i fix it?

drmsucks · « **Reply #21 on:** September 04, 2008, 12:00:56 PM »

Quote from: boo on September 04, 2008, 11:52:36 AM

it says im using 1.2GB RAM when its idling but im only actually using less than half according to "processes"

Glad that this transaction has worked for you so far

Need clarification - what says that you are using 1.2 GB...?

Broni · « **Reply #22 on:** September 04, 2008, 12:02:36 PM »

I cross my fingers

boo · « **Reply #23 on:** September 04, 2008, 12:33:27 PM »

this is a printscree of the problem
the 2 pics were taken 10 secs apart

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Broni · « **Reply #24 on:** September 04, 2008, 12:51:33 PM »

Task Manager says 40% memory usage.
1.2GB would be 40% out of 3GB. How much RAM do you have?

boo · « **Reply #25 on:** September 04, 2008, 01:22:21 PM »

well i have 4gb but only 32bit OS so im sure u know the rest
the problem is that thee list of processes with the RAM usage next to them doesnt add up to the 1.2GB that it says its using
so the question is, wheres the rest of the RAM going?!

Broni · « **Reply #26 on:** September 04, 2008, 02:17:01 PM »

I'm not sure what column you're adding up. In Task Manager you can add several memory related columns:

You should be looking at Working Set (Memory)

boo · « **Reply #27 on:** September 04, 2008, 02:19:25 PM »

so it is plausible that firefox with few addons is using 150MB RAM?

Broni · « **Reply #28 on:** September 04, 2008, 02:45:31 PM »

My FF starts at about 80k, and then keeps growing. Currently at 200k, but I've seen it at 350k.

boo · « **Reply #29 on:** September 04, 2008, 02:58:13 PM »

i added up all th processes and the RAM that they were using added up to 619MB and it says its usig 1.3GB

aother problem. this is a strange 1
i have 2 games that came with the computer, Medal of Honour - Airborne and Rainbow 6 - VEGAS.
i tried to install them both (they are both genuine) and they both failed. this is what rainbow 6 said (see attached pic)
i managed to install Command and Conquer - Generals with no hitches

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Broni · « **Reply #30 on:** September 04, 2008, 03:12:09 PM »

There are some other features, which use RAM, like video card...
As for the error...
http://www.softwarepatch.com/tips/cyclic-redundancy.html
The most common time you will see the cyclic redundancy check error message is when trying to read data from a damaged CD or DVD. Just before it appears, your CD/DVD drive will probably grind and whirl away - your PC may also become a little slugglish.

Less frequent causes are the result of system crashes, and buggy software (hello Microsoft), incomplete downloads (often identified by the misleading message 'This is not a valid Windows file', 'This is not a valid win32 application' or 'Corrupt Zip file'). If this problem happens frequently with downloads, try using a download manager.

For CDs and DVDs, the problem is a little different. Normally, when CD/DVD drives get a CRC message from a disc, they try to read the disc again - hence the grinding sound. After several failed attempts, they give up and display the redundancy check error. The problem can be hardware (loose cables, failing drive), software or damaged media. In most cases checking and cleaning the disc is the easiest way to overcome the problem. If different clean discs produce the same error, it is likely to be a hardware issue (check the discs in another drive). Another common cause of these errors is poorly burnt CDs and DVDs - especially those that had numerous or severe buffer underuns. USB burners suffer from this problem when the burn speed is too high (generally above 4X-8X)

If the discs are damaged, you'll probably need a recovery tool to get back your data. CDCheck 3 will work for CDs and DVDs. First it will check the media, and then you have the option to recover the files. It's free for personal use and has saved many people heartache when it comes to recovering lost digital images and videos from damaged CDs.

boo · « **Reply #31 on:** September 09, 2008, 04:04:23 PM »

unfortunately that solution didnt work but im not that bothered
i have been exploring the bios on my ASUS P5N-E SLI and i came across the section where you can select either 5,10,15 or 20% overclocked settings
it says that they are chosen so that they are stable for the system
should i try this and see if it works or are these settings not worth trying?

Broni · « **Reply #32 on:** September 09, 2008, 06:44:49 PM »

I know next to nothing about overclocking....sorry...

drmsucks · « **Reply #33 on:** September 09, 2008, 07:01:04 PM »

Start low and work up. Doubt that you can achieve 20% and run stable.

Try 5% for a day, if stable, go up. Give each bump a day or so to see if stable.

Good luck!

PS - Stay with the automatic overclock until you spend lots of time researching other methods!

boo · « **Reply #34 on:** September 09, 2008, 07:16:42 PM »

i have the Ntune software from Nvidia whihc includes a system stability test.
if i run that for an hour or so and its stable, can i assume that its going to be stable for longer?

drmsucks · « **Reply #35 on:** September 09, 2008, 09:48:37 PM »

Quote from: boo on September 09, 2008, 07:16:42 PM

i have the Ntune software from Nvidia whihc includes a system stability test.
if i run that for an hour or so and its stable, can i assume that its going to be stable for longer?

No guarantees, but, it may be a pretty good predictor of future stability.

Have fun with your new computer!

squall_01 · « **Reply #36 on:** September 10, 2008, 10:38:49 AM »

hope everything is working.

boo · « **Reply #37 on:** September 15, 2008, 02:32:16 PM »

evrything is good!
apart from the RAM thing that i mentioned before. it just puzzles me and i dont know if somethings wrong or not

i have open :
Firefox
iTunes
MSN Messenger
VLC media player

im using 1.9GB of RAM
this is not normal!
if i add it up in tskmgr, it comes to about 600MB or so

patio · « **Reply #38 on:** September 15, 2008, 02:36:21 PM »

Vista handles available RAM much differently than OS's of the past so the comparisons don't always add up...

boo · « **Reply #39 on:** September 15, 2008, 02:37:32 PM »

even a difference of 1.3GB?
and i set it so show Working Set (memory) like i think Broni told me to

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