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Sokiro wrote...
Ok, I don't really hate my new PC, but I really need to get a decent graphics card... any suggestion on getting one? (I've heard Nvidia will work like a charm on my desktop xDU)
-Also: Can't freaking believe that my 3GB DDR3 scores this low...
IT MAKES ME RAAAAAGE
I am a bit of a ATi man myself, but the GTX 460/470s are nice cards for the money. I do also think that the 5870/6850s are nice as well.
ImperialX wrote...
Kurumi wrote...
Easier way I think:1. CCC the drive to another drive.
2. Zero out the SSD.
3. CCC back to the SSD.
4. ???
5. Profit\
Zeroing the SSD doesn't erase it. TRIM makes the SSD go back to its fresh, empty factory state while zeroing it simply writes zeros all over it. It doesn't help with the SSD's performance.
Well damn. I think I'll just stick with normal HDs. They seems to work just fine and are cheaper. :)
7.4 on the desktop (held back due to my RAID 0 SSDs; otherwise it would be a 7.8).
5.8 on the laptop (held back due to the HD; otherwise it would be a 6.4)
5.8 on the laptop (held back due to the HD; otherwise it would be a 6.4)
ImperialX wrote...
Kurumi wrote...
Also, I have a couple of Intel SSDs in my desktop and they run fine; however, the new Sandforce SSDs are going to be much faster see here. I'll wait and see what they are going to bring to the table later next year. As for needing TRIM, OS X doesn't support TRIM yet (come on Apple, have 10.6.5 come with TRIM support already).Yes, it's totally absurd that Mac OS X doesn't support TRIM. As stated, this can be overcome by installing Windows and then, once every few months, format the HFS+ partition in NTFS, then run the TRIM command with Windows then reformat it back to HFS+ with disc utility. It's an awkward method, but it's the only way to ensure SSDs degrade as little as possible with Macs right now.
Also, looking at the latest build, 10.6.5 won't have TRIM support. Gotta wait for 10.7 Lion and be hopeful. :(
Easier way I think:
1. CCC the drive to another drive.
2. Zero out the SSD.
3. CCC back to the SSD.
4. ???
5. Profit
Also, got around and installed Ubuntu 10.10 x64 on the machine and it seems to be working quite well. A lot better than my past experiences with Ubuntu or any other flavor of Linux.
Kaimax wrote...
oh I wish i was in the same country...or
I wish someone can do a live 2 way streaming for me.... ROFL
If you have a iPod Touch, iPhone 4, or an Intel Mac running SL, someone could always Facetime with you. :)
Skype and Fring works as well. :|
Tachyon wrote...
Civ V I just sucks. It isI am far too primitive. Sorry, had to be done. :p
The game does get challenging the more you play it and the harder the difficulty.
ImperialX wrote...
Kurumi, I remember who you are now. You're that awesome guy who correctly predicted what Chrome OS would be before Google showed it off. I was very impressed by your insight. :)Kurumi wrote...
Thanks for the support man. I've looked for an answer on the Macrumors forums but to no avail. It looks like other people have the same issues, but it's few and far between.Firstly, uninstalling Flash will help. :P (No seriously, it's not a joke. Flash does suck on Mac OS X)
*Coughs* One of the main reasons why the MacBook Pro runs quite hot is due to the design of the heatsink. You can find a good tutorial on how to open up your Mac on iFixIt (I'm pretty sure a person like you who's owned Macs for so long know about them). Here is the link to the guide of how to access the heatsink.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Unibody-Mid-2010-Heat-Sink/3102/1
Once you have access to the heatsink, dry to clear as much dust from it as possible with some compressed air. There may be a lot of dust collected even if it's new, as shown below:
Tell me how it goes for you.
inb4 LOL MACS SUCK.
GameON wrote...
Seriously though, i thought you were a student Imperial. How the fuck do have so much money to burn through? Jesus.Yup, I'm a student. I do some part time jobs like spectre had suggested. As Cormac said, I'm also an iOS developer registered in Apple's Developer Program. A lot of small businesses (a lot here in NZ) sometimes pay quite well for specific iOS apps to run on their employees' iPhones and iPod touches. It's quite a powerful platform - much more powerful than BlackBerry, to say the least. I charge a lot less than the professional developers and I can still get the job done provided it's simple enough, so it's an appealing choice to hire me.
spectre257 wrote...
Intel SSDs all the way.Yup, putting aside other important matters that affect the quality of an SSD, the choice of the SSD is especially important in a Mac because Mac OS X doesn't support the TRIM command. This is absolutely ridiculous because Windows and Linux have supported it since 2009 and SSDs without garbage collection degrade very fast indeed. You need an SSD with a good controller.
Alternatively you can install Windows 7 on your Mac, format the Mac partition in NFTS every few months, run the TRIM command in Windows and reformat it in HFS+.
inb4 LOL MACS SUCK
Totally know about the lovely guys over at ifixit. :) Used them a couple of times to learn how to replace the glass on a 13" unibody Macbook. BTW: if anyone needs a replacement glass panel for one, I do have a spare that I need to get rid of.... /shameless promo.
Also, I have a couple of Intel SSDs in my desktop and they run fine; however, the new Sandforce SSDs are going to be much faster see here. I'll wait and see what they are going to bring to the table later next year. As for needing TRIM, OS X doesn't support TRIM yet (come on Apple, have 10.6.5 come with TRIM support already).
GameON wrote...
lolmacs.Seriously though, i thought you were a student Imperial. How the fuck do have so much money to burn through? Jesus.
I think it's drug money from the Yakuza. :p
As for getting the machine with 8GB and 512GB SSD, I got memory from the egg on the way and the SSD has to come down in price. Thinking SandForce-based SSDs. :) Yummy.
Thanks for the support man. I've looked for an answer on the Macrumors forums but to no avail. It looks like other people have the same issues, but it's few and far between.
As for my collection of Mac products, I have a lot of them. Mostly older machines.
Orange G3 iMac
15" G4 iMac
17" G5 iMac
20" G5 iMac
G4 Mac Mini
G4 PowerBook Ti
15" 4th Gen MBP
20" 7th Gen MBP
iPhone 4 32GB
1st Gen 8GB iPod Touch
Had:
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3Gs
1st Gen iPod Touch 16GB
As for my collection of Mac products, I have a lot of them. Mostly older machines.
Orange G3 iMac
15" G4 iMac
17" G5 iMac
20" G5 iMac
G4 Mac Mini
G4 PowerBook Ti
15" 4th Gen MBP
20" 7th Gen MBP
iPhone 4 32GB
1st Gen 8GB iPod Touch
Had:
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3Gs
1st Gen iPod Touch 16GB
So I ended up getting a new Macbook Pro on Friday. Ended up giving my old machine to my mom which was an early 2008 15" MBP (2.5GHz/2GB/250GB/512V) and I got my self a shiny (not really) 15" Late 2010 MBP (2.8GHz i7/4GB/500GB/512MB/HR-AG).
I can say that the fit and finish of the new machine is so much more of an improvement over the old machine. I am loving the keyboard of the new machine so much more than the older version.
I am glad that I stuck with the matte screen over the glossy screen since it doesn't attract finger prints on the screen and works so much better under direct lighting; great for those times that you want to work outside.
Couple of issues though, it does run a bit HOT though. 100C under CineBench, iMovie 11, or any other hard hitting CPU apps. I wonder if anyone else have an i7 MBP out there in the forums that might have the same issue.
I can say that the fit and finish of the new machine is so much more of an improvement over the old machine. I am loving the keyboard of the new machine so much more than the older version.
I am glad that I stuck with the matte screen over the glossy screen since it doesn't attract finger prints on the screen and works so much better under direct lighting; great for those times that you want to work outside.
Couple of issues though, it does run a bit HOT though. 100C under CineBench, iMovie 11, or any other hard hitting CPU apps. I wonder if anyone else have an i7 MBP out there in the forums that might have the same issue.
HokutoCorpse wrote...
I'm probably going to just keep the ipod I got. But before I start shelling out money for this, am I right when I say its a battery issue?I would say, for $15 or so, it's worth a shot.
HokutoCorpse wrote...
Rovencrone wrote...
I'll tell you from my personal experience with the ipodtouch4, it's much more entertaining than a normal ipod. The retina display is quite amazing as well, and yes yougain the benefits of jailbreaking (though I'm not sure if the latest fw of the ipod touch 4 can be jb'd yet).the only downside is its low memory compared to the classic, but you'll find it a much more practical and fun device to have around.
Is the ipod touch 4 the cheapest one? If I get that I plan on buying it cheap.
EDIT @ Kumuri: I'm not very familiar with e bay. Also I have to buy an ipod opener?
The opener is available at ifixit. The guide that they offer is easy enough to follow.
HokutoCorpse wrote...
And wheres a good place to get a cheap battery for the ipod?
Battery
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How to replace battery
Sounds like a bad CPU fan. The bearings on the fan could be shot or it could just need a good dusting.
To quote Clarkson
I guess I'll leave the carving to people that won't cut their own fingers off due to a slip of the knife.
I mean, how hard can it be?
I guess I'll leave the carving to people that won't cut their own fingers off due to a slip of the knife.
Lt. Rand0m wrote...
Not sure if this goes in Tech or in Requests, but I don't have time to worry about that.Basically, I dropped my portable hard drive about three feet onto the floor, and now it isn't being recognized by any of the PC's that I plug it into. It turns o n and all, but I can't access the data that I need, the games I downloaded, etc.
So does anyone know of any program that will suck the files off a "dead" hard drive (be that as it may)? Or some way to fix it? I'm at my wit's end and I need help to figure out what to do.
Take it to these guyshere or here if you REALLY need your data back. Be warned, these guys tend to run in the $1500+ in most cases but if you need it, they can get it back.
Depends on what drive you got. Some very new drives are transiting to the new 4kb sector size (see here). That being said, some older OSes such as Windows XP will not format the drive correctly by traditional means. You will either have to upgrade to a newer OS such as Windows 7 or use the utility that came with your drive. If you don't have it, then you can get it from the manufacture of your drive.
bletok wrote...
Kurumi wrote...
bletok wrote...
Callonia wrote...
I'm already bored blah.Terribly bored. Seems like firaxis is trying to milk civilization's name.
I had ten units and sent them to fight rome, he sent three to counter me and died in one sided battle that i kinda fell asleep after taking his four cities while I had two.
you made me rethink to play this game.. so is it worth it or not? i've played civ 1,2,3,4.. or should i wait for further expansion release? civ 4 without expansion sux anyway..
You don't have to buy it to play it. There is a demo on steam that will let you play for 100 turns. Gives you a good feel for the game.
Link plz
Sauce plz!11!!!!!11!!!
bletok wrote...
Callonia wrote...
I'm already bored blah.Terribly bored. Seems like firaxis is trying to milk civilization's name.
I had ten units and sent them to fight rome, he sent three to counter me and died in one sided battle that i kinda fell asleep after taking his four cities while I had two.
you made me rethink to play this game.. so is it worth it or not? i've played civ 1,2,3,4.. or should i wait for further expansion release? civ 4 without expansion sux anyway..
You don't have to buy it to play it. There is a demo on steam that will let you play for 100 turns. Gives you a good feel for the game.
