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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway Forum May 27, 2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 603
Posted By Squirrely
Hey, sorry not really interested in any trades as...

Hey, sorry not really interested in any trades as I don't need anything atm. :/ Thanks though!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway Forum Jan 27, 2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,782
Posted By Squirrely
Free bump to a fellow OCN TF2'er!

Free bump to a fellow OCN TF2'er!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway Forum Jan 26, 2011, 03:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,989
Posted By Squirrely
ygpm :)

ygpm :)
Forum: Folding@Home Sep 16, 2009, 02:19 AM
Replies: 587
Views: 64,145
Posted By Squirrely
Seeing as I've been around here for a bit and...

Seeing as I've been around here for a bit and folded a tad on and off, I thought it might be best to say hi on this thread. I used to fold while I was away from my pc for classes, but I started to...
Forum: Folding@Home Feb 4, 2009, 11:38 PM
Replies: 16,586
Sticky: TPU's F@H Team
Views: 1,327,237
Posted By Squirrely
The recent has inspired me to fold some more....

The recent has inspired me to fold some more. Used to under no team, but I joined Techpowerup's, to help them get in the top 100!

I started up my server folding a tad too, so that should help out....
Forum: AMD / ATI Dec 7, 2008, 01:14 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,957
Posted By Squirrely
I know you are trying to express your opinion,...

I know you are trying to express your opinion, but if you want to disagree with people, try and phrase it better, since you didn't do that too well.

I wouldn't, and hopefully no one else would...
Forum: General Hardware Dec 5, 2008, 09:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,355
Posted By Squirrely
Personally, I would pick up a better harddrive. ...

Personally, I would pick up a better harddrive.

I would recommend a WD WD3200AAKS or WD6400AAKS.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway Forum Dec 3, 2008, 12:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Posted By Squirrely
I'm in the US btw. Which one would he need/want?

I'm in the US btw. Which one would he need/want?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway Forum Dec 2, 2008, 11:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Posted By Squirrely
Let me look, I think I may have a few in an older...

Let me look, I think I may have a few in an older motherboard box I can just give to you/him for free.

Edit: I have two...one 14cm, the other 8cm. They do both say Asus on them though, if that...
Forum: General Hardware Nov 29, 2008, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By Squirrely
If you have it currently installed on another...

If you have it currently installed on another system, then you can't install it again. But if you reinstalled your computer and not using the key elsewhere, then you can call Microsoft to unactivate...
Forum: NVIDIA Nov 21, 2008, 11:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,283
Posted By Squirrely
I was actually thinking about getting another...

I was actually thinking about getting another 8600gts when I had mine, but I decided to get an 8800gt. Here is a good review of some 8600gts's in SLI:...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway Forum Nov 11, 2008, 03:22 AM
Replies: 924
Views: 84,207
Posted By Squirrely
You can also tell by the logo on the top-left...

You can also tell by the logo on the top-left corner of the screen. It's a little blurry, but you can see the Viewsonic Logo's colors.

Been following this thread for a while. I was looking to buy...
Forum: NVIDIA Nov 9, 2008, 01:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,247
Posted By Squirrely
The PCI-E slot can support up to 75 watts. A...

The PCI-E slot can support up to 75 watts. A PCI-E 6 pin connector I believe can supply another 75 watts. (I think)

Also, you would be better off just replacing your PSU. As graphics cards only...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Nov 5, 2008, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,391
Posted By Squirrely
Wow, 1.872v is quite high for a 90nm Windsor....

Wow, 1.872v is quite high for a 90nm Windsor. Unless CPUZ is reading it wrong and you have something different set in the bios, I would turn that down to the stock 1.44v asap.

But with your other...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Sep 19, 2008, 03:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,215
Posted By Squirrely
Thats quite a feat for those timings and being...

Thats quite a feat for those timings and being stable, very nice. :D

That amount of overvoltage shouldn't hurt them a bit though. Heck, I run mine at 2.1v for 4-4-4-12 and they are still working...
Forum: Project Logs Sep 12, 2008, 03:23 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 13,822
Posted By Squirrely
That case has turned out quite well so far! ...

That case has turned out quite well so far!

I have never been a fan of LED's or especially blue, but somehow it just works with the pink, and I like it. :laugh:
Forum: Hot Deals Sep 11, 2008, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,348
Posted By Squirrely
Evga 8800GT AKIMBO 512MB Video Card ~ $105

Just got this in the Promo emails from newegg for $105 with the $20 promocode. Quite a deal for an 8800gt with the extra cooling!

Promo Code:


Evga 8800GT AKIMBO 512MB Video Card...
Forum: General Software Sep 11, 2008, 12:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,402
Posted By Squirrely
Try this snippit in a batch file: You...

Try this snippit in a batch file:



You have to specify where to go with the batch file, which is what the cd command is for. Then, once the prompt is in that directory, the last command lists...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory Sep 7, 2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,705
Posted By Squirrely
I would suggest any of the P5Q boards as said...

I would suggest any of the P5Q boards as said here. Intel chipsets are great. They are fast and energy efficient. I would suggest the P5Q Pro, as it is right in the middle, with 8 phase power, and...
Forum: Networking & Security Aug 10, 2008, 04:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,431
Posted By Squirrely
Yep, using bits was mainly just a trend which all...

Yep, using bits was mainly just a trend which all of the networking companies started using, and then the standards accepted. Sounds bigger and faster, so they stuck with it. :laugh:

But for my...
Forum: General Hardware Jul 20, 2008, 11:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,528
Posted By Squirrely
The thing is, one of the loudest parts of the...

The thing is, one of the loudest parts of the system is the harddrive if you are striving for a quiet system, that is the biggest speedbump. Mine is very quiet, as I bought a new WD 320gb (WD3200AAKS...
Forum: News Jul 14, 2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,951
Posted By Squirrely
Well, glad Intel and Nvidia got over their sissy...

Well, glad Intel and Nvidia got over their sissy fight a while ago, mudslinging each other saying spending more money on their own product will give better overall performance.

Should be...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Jul 12, 2008, 08:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,314
Posted By Squirrely
Ok, thanks. Yeah, there will be no upgrades in...

Ok, thanks. Yeah, there will be no upgrades in the future, since this is pretty overkill for its basic business use. Just wanted to future proof for a long time. :laugh:

Well here's the final...
Forum: Motherboards & Memory May 28, 2008, 03:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,955
Posted By Squirrely
The CPU should be fine. Only thing I would...

The CPU should be fine.

Only thing I would do is let it sit for a bit, and then feel the temps on the heatsinks if you wish to see if it is overheating.

If not, then whenever you took the mobo...
Forum: General Hardware May 25, 2008, 12:09 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 7,122
Posted By Squirrely
I think Farlex's build looks the best...

I think Farlex's build looks the best (price/performance). You could always drop down to a 8800gt to shave off some bucks as well. The performance difference is about 10-15% ish FPS wise. :cool:
...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling May 24, 2008, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,003
Posted By Squirrely
Personally, I would hold off for a video card...

Personally, I would hold off for a video card until the RV770's come out.

They should launch around June 16th - ish. If you can wait out until then, I would. But if you cant, the Toxic's are quite...
Forum: NVIDIA May 20, 2008, 11:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,736
Posted By Squirrely
Should. Or you can just do a BIOS flash with...

Should.

Or you can just do a BIOS flash with nibitor.

It just all depends if your cooler can take it. If your doing your mem as well, better slap some cooling sinks on them (if you dont have...
Forum: General Software May 20, 2008, 11:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,646
Posted By Squirrely
As everyone else has said, I would get 64 bit. It...

As everyone else has said, I would get 64 bit. It requires drivers to be signed, so no shifty unsigned drivers can be installed. (Well they can be, but a lot of hastle each time you boot up).

Also...
Forum: NVIDIA May 15, 2008, 03:01 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,813
Posted By Squirrely
Jeeze Solaris, this is quite confusing! ...

Jeeze Solaris, this is quite confusing!

Could it be power off of one of those PCI-E power cables? I know Nvidia CP fusses at you if your card is underpowered, but you never know if it doesnt...
Forum: techPowerUp! Club Forum May 8, 2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 593
Views: 64,795
Posted By Squirrely
Yep on Vista x64, as Microsoft said a big no-no...

Yep on Vista x64, as Microsoft said a big no-no to non-signed drivers. Its a burden and a great thing they did. The drivers are safe...ish from bsod's caused from drivers, but they have to be signed...
Forum: NVIDIA Apr 23, 2008, 02:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,813
Posted By Squirrely
So it freaks out when you try SLI? Strange... ...

So it freaks out when you try SLI? Strange...

Hmm, maybe try the first release drivers. Also can your PSU handle the load? Can you tell if which PCI-E power cable is on which rail? (If your PSU...
Forum: General Hardware Apr 20, 2008, 12:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,198
Posted By Squirrely
Should be, but I would still try and find an...

Should be, but I would still try and find an extra $30 for the 9600gt as erocker said. You will be future proofing yourself much more.
Forum: General Hardware Apr 19, 2008, 12:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,198
Posted By Squirrely
I think around a 3650. Not too sure though as I...

I think around a 3650. Not too sure though as I dont know much about ATI.

Personally I would stick with Nvidia, as I have had great experience with the cores.

On that 8600gts, you might want to...
Forum: General Hardware Apr 18, 2008, 11:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,198
Posted By Squirrely
I would still get a 9600gt. A 9600gt vs a...

I would still get a 9600gt.

A 9600gt vs a 8600gts is quite a noticeable difference, and your future proofing yourself. Even though g84 chips have good overclocking scalability, the 9600gt would...
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