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by Sparky
Sat Jan 29, 2011 9:32 am
Forum: Operating Systems
Topic: Windows Experience Base Index Score Of 5.9
Replies: 26
Views: 43114

Re: Windows Experience Base Index Score Of 5.9

New system I built late last month, specs in my signature.
by Sparky
Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: 2011 Mustang 5.0L Engine in a Roadster
Replies: 5
Views: 5081

Re: 2011 Mustang 5.0L Engine in a Roadster

Nice! Of course I may be a bit biased (see avatar).
by Sparky
Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: Hard drive cloner
Replies: 10
Views: 6419

Re: Hard drive cloner

kylepaddock wrote:Does acronis free allow cloning tho?
Yes, as long as the version you are using recognizes on of you drives as being theirs. In other words, if you have WD's free version you need to have a WD drive I believe.
by Sparky
Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:20 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: Hard drive cloner
Replies: 10
Views: 6419

Re: Hard drive cloner

I've always used the Acronis free version that comes with new HD's, just bought a copy of Acronis Home 2011 so I can have more flexibility with my backups and cloning my clean install on my SSD in case anything goes wrong.
by Sparky
Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:16 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Now I'm Mad...
Replies: 7
Views: 4161

Re: Now I'm Mad...

Man that's rough. I've got a sister with a UC degree working a clerical job. I've got a daughter in a Cal State college right now and I can only hope by the time she graduates the economy has picked up to where she can get a good job.
Hang in there, something will come through.
by Sparky
Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Thermaltake or Antec for i7 SLI ?
Replies: 22
Views: 18117

Re: Thermaltake or Antec for i7 SLI ?

You can't go wrong with the HAF 922. I just built the new rig in my signature and I for one love the tooless case. One of the easiest builds of done in quite some time, nice quality case, great air flow.
by Sparky
Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: Intel Processor Forum
Topic: Sandy Bridge
Replies: 8
Views: 7465

Re: Sandy Bridge

Got mine on the same deal and I'm still waiting for rebate as well.
by Sparky
Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: Intel Processor Forum
Topic: Sandy Bridge
Replies: 8
Views: 7465

Re: Sandy Bridge

I purchased one of the Intel 120gb X25 M SSD's last month and it's up in running in my new system and I'm very happy with it's performance. You won't regret buying one IMO.
by Sparky
Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:43 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: I can't believe it! Snow in Valencia, CA.
Replies: 3
Views: 2767

Re: I can't believe it! Snow in Valencia, CA.

Yeah, figured the 5 fwy would be a mess. My daughter and her friend are going up the 5 to San Francisco tomorrow, wish there were waiting a day or two to travel but they're determined to go.
by Sparky
Sun Jan 02, 2011 6:41 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: I can't believe it! Snow in Valencia, CA.
Replies: 3
Views: 2767

Re: I can't believe it! Snow in Valencia, CA.

It's been pretty cold here South of you lately as well. No snow here though. Got an pics?
by Sparky
Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:50 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: iTunes Alternative?
Replies: 9
Views: 6209

Re: iTunes Alternative?

I'm with you Major_A , I'm not sure what's going on this time but I think it's the newer version of iTunes 64bit on my new install. I've always used QT Alternative and like you removed or disabled all the junk I didn't want. This time around after two attempts to install iTunes and remove the junk, ...
by Sparky
Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:47 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: iTunes Alternative?
Replies: 9
Views: 6209

Re: iTunes Alternative?

I just use iTunes to manage my iPods. Can't you use aTunes, Winamp, and MusicMatch? I haven't tried any of those yet but will look in to them. The problem I'm having is I don't like all the crap iTunes installs and in the past I've been able to remove QuickTime and install QT Alternative and then d...
by Sparky
Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: General Mobile Computing
Topic: The Acer / Google Cr-48 Chrome Notebook
Replies: 4
Views: 4348

Re: The Acer / Google Cr-48 Chrome Notebook

Just put my name in the hat, wish me luck!
by Sparky
Sun Dec 26, 2010 4:30 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: iTunes Alternative?
Replies: 9
Views: 6209

Re: iTunes Alternative?

Thanks Skier, I'll have to check it out.
by Sparky
Sun Dec 26, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: iTunes Alternative?
Replies: 9
Views: 6209

iTunes Alternative?

I can't stand iTunes, it just installs too much crap on my PC (example: I prefer Quicktime Alternative vs Apple QT because I don't like being hounded to "go pro" and buy a copy, Bonjour, updater, etc...). Can anybody recommend at alternative program for getting music on to my iPod?
by Sparky
Sat Dec 25, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: OFF Topic (ie: nothing about computers)
Topic: Merry Christmas!
Replies: 6
Views: 3860

Re: Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all.
by Sparky
Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:27 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: BootRacer v3.0 Final (12-22-10)
Replies: 5
Views: 4057

Re: BootRacer v3.0 Final (12-22-10)

OK, got 17 seconds with my new SSD, old rig with WD Caviar Black 1TB got 34 seconds.
by Sparky
Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: A Benchmark For Just SSDs - AS SSD Benchmark
Replies: 59
Views: 232533

Re: A Benchmark For Just SSDs - AS SSD Benchmark

Here's my first run with my new Intel SSD.
by Sparky
Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:29 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: BootRacer v3.0 Final (12-22-10)
Replies: 5
Views: 4057

Re: BootRacer v3.0 Final (12-22-10)

Just built my new rig with an Intel X25-M SSD, can't wait to try this out later today.
by Sparky
Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Post Your Rig!
Replies: 556
Views: 1068869

Re: Post Your Rig!

Here is my newest project. Just finished installing Windows, need to install some benchmarks and play with it a bit.