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Actually the BIOS went on my old computer and I just had a new one custom made with three hard drives, the "C" drive is a solid state one and the other two are for storage. A Military Class 2 Motherboard, top line graphics and sound cards, 8 gig RAM upgradable to 16 gig, Intel I7 4 core processor that runs at 3.6 meg but can be over driven to 6 meg which I won't do as I don't want to burn it out. Compared to this computer the old one was less than a Commodore 64. My first actual work on a computer was abut 45 years ago and they didn't even call it a computer. I worked at Bell Labs and we had some stuff that was years ahead of what they let out to the public and I am sure now they are even farther ahead. Technology is now measured in minutes and not months like it was back when I first started. But I struggle along the best I can.
Darn, it's hard to be stupid and try to sound intelligent. :LOL: Ron ;) |
i hear ya...i upgraded my old XP , machine til i have hardware hanging out of the case, i finally bit the bullet and got a new machine myself. i7 16 gig...etc more crap than i need now, but in 2 years it'll be way way old news
i'm just dumb enough to sound stupid. i was so much smarter when i was 18. i get dumber as i age. Intel Core i7 processor 3.10GHz, 6MB Cache 16GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 32GB) Gives you the power to handle most power-hungry applications and tons of multimedia work 2TB SATA hard drive Store 1,300,000 photos, 571,000 songs or 1,053 hours of HD video and more 22x DVD /-R/RW Watch movies, and read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Connect to a broadband modem with wired Ethernet Integrated Intel HD Graphics Dual monitor capable Additional Features: 19-in-1 memory card reader 2 x USB 3.0 ports, 6 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port, 1 x DVI HDMI output, 3 x audio ports, 1 x S/PDIF out 2 x PCI Express (x1) slots, 1 x PCI Express (x16) slot, 2 x external 5.25" bays, 1 x external 3.5" bay, 4 x internal 3.5" bays this thing screams compared to my old machine |
Give it another shot. You'll find a smooth running forum with a bunch of guys with common interests and one frazzled administrator trying to keep it running smooth.:JEKYLHYDE
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FWB,
That is a really nice computer that you have. I took the Windows 7 off of mine and put XP on for now as my other computers are running it and they are to old for 7. The reason I never went higher is I doubt if I will be around long enough to max this one out. And as you said, in a few weeks they are already outdated. I haven't had much chance to play with windows 8 but I am not sure I like it any more than 7. I just looked at my computer and I was wrong. I do have 16 Gig of Ram and it is expandable to the 32 Gig. I also sprung for a 23" monitor as that was the largest that I could fit on my desk unless I take the top off. And monitors are cheap compared to the rest of the components. Now if I could just learn to type. Ron :LOL: |
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I know of a nice Cray J90 sitting collecting dust you could have as the web server ;). Of course you will have to have your own sub station installed to power it :eek: Bill S. |
Bill,
That would be great, especially since they just doubled our rates on everything. I saw in the last report that California now has the highest tax rates in the country and our utility bills are among the top. I used less electricity, 243 KWH last month than I did before and it cost me $ 12.82 cents more. The water rates went up by 18% with another 18% increase due in 6 months. Garbage rates are now $20 and the sewer is $56.74. And of course the meter reading charges went up and they haven't read them for over a year as they do it via computer from the electrical department.:eek: On the other hand that would make a great server. And at least a conversation piece. Did you ever sell the Cobra that you had up for sale? Ron :LOL: |
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Yea, I hated to sell my cobra worse than any other car I have ever owned and wish I had it back.
I saw my first new Boss 302 up close and for real yesterday and I really liked it. Don't know what they were asking for it as they had just unloaded it and let me look at it before they took it to do the prep work. You know, where they spray it with water and charge you $300 for prepping it. They also had a nice Shelby GT-500 there but it was solid black inside and out and in our hot Summers you would have to run the air conditioning all the time. They asked me if I wanted to take it for a drive but I was running late as usual and didn't have time. But to be honest, I really liked the Boss 302 the best between the two of them. Ron %/ |
Ron: what prompted you to start another cobra site ? What was your "mission" ?
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I never started the site. It was already going when I was asked to come over and be an Administrator and help get the Forums working right. I was working on two other Cobra sites at the time, one of which is no longer around. So far as I am aware there is no "Mission" as you put it. Just for anyone that wants to join and have fun like the rest of the sites.
But the site is not to compete with any other Cobra site nor to try and get their members. We just want to keep a clean site where people can have fun and enjoy the cars and all types of cars are welcome, not just Cobras. We have a great group from South Africa and they have some great Cobras down there. Ron |
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