Total Serious Happy Thread - Page 72

Moonliner · 07-10-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Did a major upgrade of on the desktop computer today. We have plans to eventually move it out of the spare room and into the living room. For that to happen the thing had to be a lot quieter than it was.

New power supply, new CPU cooler (Scythe Katana 3 'cause I know Matt will ask), new case fan. What a difference! Barely a hum anymore. Muy pleased.

FYI...

If you are considering eventually going to Windows-7 you can pre-ordered at 1/2 price until Sat.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-10-2009, 11:39 AM

Oy!

Had a horrible "oh sh*t!" moment last night as I was drifting off to sleep. It suddenly occurred to me that I hadn't removed the protective plastic liner from the heat sink before installing it onto the CPU. Had to jump out of bed and power the server down. Fortunately it was pretty well idle since I'd powered it up so I doubt it got hot enough to do any damage (the AMD Athlon 64 X2 runs amazingly cool anyway).

Gotta pick up some more heat sink paste and hope the plastic didn't melt onto the CPU.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-10-2009, 11:57 AM

Hmmm, that's tempting.

The server continues to run beautifully with Vista, so I'm not touching that. But the laptop with Vista is declining. So I'm debating whether to go with XP. But now that seems like a pretty good option. HMMMMMMMM.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-10-2009, 12:10 PM

I have to ask what the reviews are on W7, as I haven't kept up on that.

Moonliner · 07-10-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I have to ask what the reviews are on W7, as I haven't kept up on that.

You'll have to decide for yourself, but here is one review I found helpful.

Snowflake · 07-10-2009, 12:25 PM

When did this turn into the rocket science thread?

I feel lucky just knowing how to turn it off and on.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-10-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

You'll have to decide for yourself, but here is one review I found helpful.

Heehee.

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

When did this turn into the rocket science thread?

I feel lucky just knowing how to turn it off and on.

Rocket science makes us totally seriously happy.

Kevy Baby · 07-11-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

On your first week, I'll bring Emmy in for a bath and a meal at the bar.

Consider it your initiation.

If you survive that, you'll know you really love the new job.

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I'll trim her nails for free first.

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Make sure you have enough staff on-hand to assist with that.

We recently had to trim Ally's nails and it took three of us. Two dedicated to holding her and the third to hold and trim. And even then, it was a challenge.

innerSpaceman · 08-12-2009, 07:39 PM

Awesome, Pru!

And congrats, Grannyhop!

And, oh, I hate you, Gemini Cricket! (but really, enjoy the show!)

Stan4dSteph · 07-11-2009, 03:44 PM

Congrats on the new boutique, Not Afraid! Sounds like a great opportunity. I hope to be able to visit sometime.

07-10-2009, 11:39 AM	#2
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Oy! Had a horrible "oh sh*t!" moment last night as I was drifting off to sleep. It suddenly occurred to me that I hadn't removed the protective plastic liner from the heat sink before installing it onto the CPU. Had to jump out of bed and power the server down. Fortunately it was pretty well idle since I'd powered it up so I doubt it got hot enough to do any damage (the AMD Athlon 64 X2 runs amazingly cool anyway). Gotta pick up some more heat sink paste and hope the plastic didn't melt onto the CPU. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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07-10-2009, 11:57 AM	#3
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Hmmm, that's tempting. The server continues to run beautifully with Vista, so I'm not touching that. But the laptop with Vista is declining. So I'm debating whether to go with XP. But now that seems like a pretty good option. HMMMMMMMM. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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07-10-2009, 12:10 PM	#4
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I have to ask what the reviews are on W7, as I haven't kept up on that.
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07-10-2009, 12:25 PM	#6
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	When did this turn into the rocket science thread? I feel lucky just knowing how to turn it off and on.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Awesome, Pru! And congrats, Grannyhop! And, oh, I hate you, Gemini Cricket! (but really, enjoy the show!)
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07-11-2009, 03:44 PM	#10
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Congrats on the new boutique, Not Afraid! Sounds like a great opportunity. I hope to be able to visit sometime.
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