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by AceCombat
Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: UPS advise
Replies: 8
Views: 1135

Re: UPS advise

i run a APC Back-UPS BX1000G 1000VA 600W SmartUPS at home for my network gear, 42" TV and PC


the most ive pulled running a Buffalo N Router, Ubee Cable MODEM, my rig itself and a 42" LCD TV is about 73% total of 600W, even while playing BC2 and other high graphics power games
by AceCombat
Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Horrific airshow accident (humor)
Replies: 7
Views: 554

Re: Horrific airshow accident (humor)

now thats freaking hilarious
by AceCombat
Fri Sep 09, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: favorite toys from your child hood
Replies: 19
Views: 1892

Re: favorite toys from your child hood

i wish i could get those train sets from Lego and a couple of Aviation based Technic's
by AceCombat
Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: favorite toys from your child hood
Replies: 19
Views: 1892

Re: favorite toys from your child hood

you should, but use model glue and perma fix them together and display them in a nice acrylic case
by AceCombat
Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:26 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: favorite toys from your child hood
Replies: 19
Views: 1892

Re: favorite toys from your child hood

Lego's here too....

Ertl's Force One - Die Cast Aircraft/Military Vehicle set ( of which i still have 5 of my aircraft to this day! )

my life sized plastic M4A1 with ejecting casings :mrgreen:
by AceCombat
Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:00 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Comics that teach about DNS servers.
Replies: 5
Views: 1492

Re: Comics that teach about DNS servers.

Not available..... :roll:
by AceCombat
Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: No longer a friends computer but one of mine
Replies: 11
Views: 858

Re: No longer a friends computer but one of mine

im thinking the same thing..... and just like issac says there should be a warning that the bat is dead or low voltage.....


Krom, IIRC every Dell ive ever worked on if the Batt was low or dead it would report it
by AceCombat
Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:16 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: I think I might have to upgrade or move out...
Replies: 19
Views: 1589

Re: I think I might have to upgrade or move out...

Isaac wrote: pent 4 400MHZ desktop (my only desktop)

just being funny here..... but ive never heard of a 400Mhz P4 :mrgreen:
by AceCombat
Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Gameboy Classic $999
Replies: 20
Views: 1513

Re: Gameboy Classic $999

on the note of NES games i have NESTopia 1.4 with about 300 titles available :mrgreen: im working on my SEGA collection now. Fusion 3.6.4 with about 30 titles. once im done with SEGA, im going to do Dreamcast and then PS1 Roms don't count. Anyone can get those. well boohoo to you, i actually take p...
by AceCombat
Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:58 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Weird issue with DBB
Replies: 8
Views: 710

Re: Weird issue with DBB

you talking about all the dots?
by AceCombat
Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:55 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Gameboy Classic $999
Replies: 20
Views: 1513

Re: Gameboy Classic $999

on the note of NES games i have NESTopia 1.4 with about 300 titles available :mrgreen:


im working on my SEGA collection now. Fusion 3.6.4 with about 30 titles.

once im done with SEGA, im going to do Dreamcast and then PS1
by AceCombat
Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Truck nuts...army style...
Replies: 8
Views: 1011

Re: Truck nuts...army style...

okay now that is freaking HILARIOUS!!!
by AceCombat
Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:24 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: The 2011 Post your PC's and Workstations Thread
Replies: 19
Views: 12024

Re: The 2011 Post your PC's and Workstations Thread

New layout with cable management


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by AceCombat
Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:43 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Heat wave
Replies: 44
Views: 7302

Re: Heat wave

GA is hitting upper 90's and mid 70's at night



whats the deal with Minnesota ?
by AceCombat
Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:44 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Desktops of 2011
Replies: 104
Views: 16111

Re: Desktops of 2011

never heard of an E-Wing
by AceCombat
Sun Jul 10, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: PTMC Gallery
Topic: Glowy's Artworks
Replies: 33
Views: 15310

Re: Glowy's Artworks

i like the last one the best :mrgreen:
by AceCombat
Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:34 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: 11.xx?
Replies: 16
Views: 1194

Re: 11.xx?

Isaac, best to be conservative, especially if it might interfere with school. It does come with python 2.7, which you might find interesting. ;) Ace, to install LAMP: sudo apt-get install apache2 php5 php5-mysql mysql-server That should get you started. Most popular php extensions you can "sud...
by AceCombat
Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: 11.xx?
Replies: 16
Views: 1194

Re: 11.xx?

im not a linux user but im about to be, my job is starting a website and we are looking to use Ubuntu Server with LAMP and a couple other extensions..... any good tips for me to help speed up the learning process?
by AceCombat
Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: FreeSpace and FreeSpace 2 forcing a res?
Replies: 9
Views: 832

Re: FreeSpace and FreeSpace 2 forcing a res?

Glow, im not having any issues with Ports on Win7 x64 Pro
by AceCombat
Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:43 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: 2nd hand system - any red flags?
Replies: 5
Views: 520

Re: 2nd hand system - any red flags?

agreed with merlin, if possible, disable the shared memory and get a higher rated Video Card for that PCI-E slot
by AceCombat
Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:38 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Cable Modem Recommendations?
Replies: 7
Views: 492

Re: Cable Modem Recommendations?

the one i use is the UBEE model. its rock solid.... though it did have some issues when i first started it up for the first time
by AceCombat
Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: FreeSpace and FreeSpace 2 forcing a res?
Replies: 9
Views: 832

Re: FreeSpace and FreeSpace 2 forcing a res?

god its been soo long since i played these..... *EMBARRASSED* i cant even beat the first asteroids mission, the one where the shivans and the asteroids are attacking the Galatae <-- spelling i keep getting a "Cant Download Data" from the OpenFS Installer? nvm i got it, the source was down ...
by AceCombat
Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:44 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: FreeSpace and FreeSpace 2 forcing a res?
Replies: 9
Views: 832

FreeSpace and FreeSpace 2 forcing a res?

ok, i downloaded FS and FS 2 from GOG.com


is it possible to play them at higher than 640x480?
by AceCombat
Wed May 04, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: DSL or Cable
Replies: 20
Views: 1518

Re: DSL or Cable

i have Comcast in ATL, with 30/8 Mbit for about 70-80$ Mo and it rules..... i can hit 3MBit throughput in the late hours... and AVG about 2.5 during peak hours
by AceCombat
Sun May 01, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Disk wipe software
Replies: 10
Views: 977

Re: Disk wipe software

i have found the disk wiper on UBCD 4 works wonders! gives you DOD Level Wiping options and can wipe a disk with or without partition limitations.
by AceCombat
Mon Apr 25, 2011 4:36 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Descent 3 on newer machines ??
Replies: 99
Views: 142662

Re: Descent 3 on newer machines ??

im guessing the game itself is having problems...... because when i try to exit a game, the menu is a black screen with yellow textures
by AceCombat
Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Descent 3 on newer machines ??
Replies: 99
Views: 142662

Re: Descent 3 on newer machines ??

i just built a i5 Machine and im thinking to push to a i7 machine on the 1156 socket. just for the HT benefit. i run 8GB and 2 500GB drives on a GTX 460 1GB
by AceCombat
Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Descent 3 on newer machines ??
Replies: 99
Views: 142662

Re: Descent 3 on newer machines ??

okay ive done everything you guys said...... but im having some problems with my Quad i5 GTX 460 setup.
by AceCombat
Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:51 am
Forum: Descent Single Player
Topic: D3 Level 13 "Don't shoot me?"
Replies: 10
Views: 3178

Re: D3 Level 13 "Don't shoot me?"

really? i thought it was the guide bot........ either way when i get a new copy of D3 ill have to check that out..... can i get a screenie of this bot so i know what to look for
by AceCombat
Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:23 am
Forum: Descent Single Player
Topic: D3 Level 13 "Don't shoot me?"
Replies: 10
Views: 3178

Re: D3 Level 13 "Don't shoot me?"

that is the GuideBot, you cant kill him, but he will get mad at you if you do it enough times to damage him
by AceCombat
Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Selling My Computer..
Replies: 9
Views: 999

Re: Selling My Computer..

where in GA?
by AceCombat
Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:26 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Selling My Computer..
Replies: 9
Views: 999

Re: Selling My Computer..

sounds reasonable, however i would try to push a OBO of 650 and see what offers you get
by AceCombat
Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Disk Checking Tools
Replies: 4
Views: 440

Disk Checking Tools

any good disk checking and repairing tools out there or is Win 7 Pro good enough? NOTE: I need a quick answer as this is a time critical repair i am doing also, can i take ownership of a drive to access and enable tools on it? the drive is a laptop SATA 500GB with Win 7 Home Premium 64-bit im runnin...
by AceCombat
Mon Apr 11, 2011 2:21 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Some S3 fun cards I collected just recently :)
Replies: 2
Views: 648

Re: Some S3 fun cards I collected just recently :)

jeez man, hardcore collector of that stuff eh? yes i do know about the table you have :mrgreen:
by AceCombat
Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: CPU-Z reading the code on the CPU
Replies: 4
Views: 1389

Re: CPU-Z reading the code on the CPU

yeah i figured that, the lappy is under warranty still and i dont want to void it
by AceCombat
Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: CPU-Z reading the code on the CPU
Replies: 4
Views: 1389

CPU-Z reading the code on the CPU

how do you read the code on the CPU Model # so i can tell what a laptop has installed in it? the code im referring to is an example like this: SL7CH
by AceCombat
Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:14 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Desktops of 2011
Replies: 104
Views: 16111

Re: Desktops of 2011

no i am not a Marine, but a big portion of my family is. my late father is a Marine, both my grandfathers are Marines and one of my great grandfathers is a Marine. i wanted to join so bad but my situation at the time deprived me of that privilege. needless to say, i already have 1 tat that has my fa...
by AceCombat
Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Desktops of 2011
Replies: 104
Views: 16111

Re: Desktops of 2011

i like it that way, makes the Sys Tray not too long and wider. just a personal opinion i guess..... i like to have all my icons viewable and not hidden. so i dbl size the task bar height wise into two rows, and it just works out that way