Useful computer tools

clubxbdave · 12-20-2005, 12:00 PM

Im not sure if everyone is a computer geek like me but here are a couple useful programs to help make your computer run smother.

They are free and widely used

This is a spyware scanner works great for a first line of defense

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-...ml?tag=lst-0-1

For a free virus protection that i enjoy since i dont like anything to complicated i use.
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Vir...ml?tag=lst-0-2

If you have dual monitors like i do... you definately have to get this ..
http://www.download.com/UltraMon/300...ml?tag=lst-0-1

Feel free to add to the list

Scion-Doll · 12-20-2005, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by admin

Im not sure if everyone is a computer geek like me but here are a couple useful programs to help make your computer run smother.

They are free and widely used

This is a spyware scanner works great for a first line of defense

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-...ml?tag=lst-0-1

For a free virus protection that i enjoy since i dont like anything to complicated i use.
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Vir...ml?tag=lst-0-2

If you have dual monitors like i do... you definately have to get this ..
http://www.download.com/UltraMon/300...ml?tag=lst-0-1

Feel free to add to the list

Thanks, Admin!! Very useful links.

You have two monitors just like Tango? I would need two computers since my fiance and I fight over the computer so much! LOL!!

clubxbdave · 12-20-2005, 12:05 PM

Yup 2 monitors very useful... when money permits i want to run 2 widescreen 24 inch lcd's if your on the cmputer as much as me thats like heaven..!!!!

If you buy a computer i would recommend waiting for one of the dell deals... sometimes they are dirt cheap. You gotta wait for the right promotion period and coupon.

DTRAIN619 · 12-20-2005, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by admin

Im not sure if everyone is a computer geek like me but here are a couple useful programs to help make your computer run smother.

They are free and widely used

This is a spyware scanner works great for a first line of defense

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-...ml?tag=lst-0-1

For a free virus protection that i enjoy since i dont like anything to complicated i use.
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Vir...ml?tag=lst-0-2

If you have dual monitors like i do... you definately have to get this ..
http://www.download.com/UltraMon/300...ml?tag=lst-0-1

Feel free to add to the list

I'm using both Ad-Aware and AVG, plus Spybot. Download.com also has tons of free music, love their reggae section! Planning to run dual monitors on the next pc with an AMD processor, 1GB memory, 200GB H/D on a clone...... that's not overkill, is it?

Scion-Doll · 12-20-2005, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dtrain619

I'm using both Ad-Aware and AVG, plus Spybot. Download.com also has tons of free music, love their reggae section! Planning to run dual monitors on the next pc with an AMD processor, 1GB memory, 200GB H/D on a clone...... that's not overkill, is it?

Huh? Just kidding! Not overkill, better safe than sorry!

clubxbdave · 12-20-2005, 12:13 PM

The more the better... i am still running a old 1.7 amd chip and its still running strong....

DTRAIN619 · 12-20-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by admin

The more the better... i am still running a old 1.7 amd chip and its still running strong....

This is gonna be my first AMD processor...... I've heard the pros and cons (Runs faster than Intel/higher temps).

Opinion?

Scion-Doll · 12-20-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dtrain619

This is gonna be my first AMD processor...... I've heard the pros and cons (Runs faster than Intel/higher temps).

Opinion?

Huh?? What's that?? Sorry, I just use the computer and the programs, don't know anything about gigabytes and such.

We have a dell, gotta good deal on it, it's black, it runs good and that's all I know.

DTRAIN619 · 12-20-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Scion-Doll

Huh??

We have a dell, gotta good deal on it, it's black, it runs good and that's all I know.

Funny, and straight to the point!

mybadbox · 12-20-2005, 11:12 PM

Nice thanks

TheDanger · 02-06-2006, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dtrain619

This is gonna be my first AMD processor...... I've heard the pros and cons (Runs faster than Intel/higher temps).

Opinion?

Well I just built mine and I would recommend running 2 gigs of Ram, also im running a 1.8 AMD Anthlon 64 2800+ Processor, 19" LCD 16 m/s screen, and then my favorite thing about my new comp is my GeForce 6800GS 256GDDR3 16x video card. My computer runs so smooth now and I can play about any game at ultra high settings...my computer laughed at DOOM 3

DTRAIN619 · 02-06-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDanger

Well I just built mine and I would recommend running 2 gigs of Ram, also im running a 1.8 AMD Anthlon 64 2800+ Processor, 19" LCD 16 m/s screen, and then my favorite thing about my new comp is my GeForce 6800GS 256GDDR3 16x video card. My computer runs so smooth now and I can play about any game at ultra high settings...my computer laughed at DOOM 3

Coming soon..........

Enpower Nitro Extreme
AMD Athlon 64 3200+
160 gig H/D
512 DDR400 memory
52x CD-RW and 16x DVD-ROM Combo
256 NVIDIA GeForce 6600 PCI-Express V/C (Allows 2 monitors to be run!)
5.1 Audio

IAxB · 02-07-2006, 10:51 AM

I don't like my computers complicated, so I have a Mac Mini...most useful computer tool there is, very few virus worries adn easy to use...

itsla005 · 02-07-2006, 11:10 AM

I'm not as computer efficient as you guys, so out of curiousity, what are the benifits for running dual monitors and what programs would it take to run them?

DTRAIN619 · 02-07-2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by itsla005

I'm not as computer efficient as you guys, so out of curiousity, what are the benifits for running dual monitors and what programs would it take to run them?

Windows XP or Media Center, plus the right video card (I think.)

Dual monitors.......... Running applications/playing games at the same time, mad posting on 2 or more sites........

LuvmyxB · 02-10-2006, 04:23 AM

^^post whore!!

saddlesore · 04-24-2007, 01:21 PM

CCleaner (formerly "crap cleaner")
just be sure to go over the cookies you want to keep before using.
get it here (freebie)

http://www.ccleaner.com/download/downloadpage.aspx?1

Iron_Lion_Scion · 04-24-2007, 02:40 PM

I've been running dual monitors at work for about 2 years now and I wouldn't have it any other way. I love 'em and it makes everyone think I'm important. lol

I'm also currently runnin an AMD chip on my PC at home, two thumbs up is all I can say.

AMD 64 3500+ socket 939 (2.2-overclocked to 2.8)
ASUS A8N 32-SLI-Deluxe NVIDIA Socket 939 ATX Motherboard (true Dual 16x PCI express slots for SLI) Awesome MOBO for Gaming
1 GB of Corsair PC3200 (a little low on memory)
400 GB Seagate SATA HD
40 GB WD SATA HD
Nvidia 7600GT XXX Edition
Ultra X2 550W PS w/UV light and sides
Ultra midtower case w/UV reflectant side
18x DVD Burner w/lightscribe technology

BoomBox · 04-24-2007, 04:21 PM

Alright, you wanna get geeky?

Sounds good to me!

To anyone building a computer, especially AMD, pick yourself up at least a socket-939 chip. They're being phased out, and AM2 is their big thing, well mainstream right now. There's still a few 939 DC's running around, so uh, yeah, might wanna get a chipset that supports it.

I'm currently sitting on:

Gigabyte K8U-939 mobo that boasts the ULi 1689 chipset (it's pretty sweet, great OC potential)

Coupled with an AMD 3700+ Venice 1M L2 cache that typically runs at 2.2ghz and I'm oc'd to 2.6ghz. I could go higher with liquid cooling and Dual Channel RAM.

1.5 gig's of pc3200 (1 1gb stick, and 1 512mb stick) both 6 layer 1.6ns Samsung chips

rare and super sweet. They have copper heat spreaders on em.

I'm still running on AGP, as the reviews only state a negligible 8% or so with a PCI-e card, and double that with 2 PCI-e cards. When the gap gets big enough, I'll move over, for now 40 fps constant outdoors in Oblivion at 12b0x1024, bloom, all settings maxed (Anti-Aliasing @ 2X with Adapative turned on and on quality setting, temporal AA as well). HQ Anisotropic filtering set to 16x...blah blah blah..

It's just a Red Sapphire Tech X800GTO 16 pipes (stock 12, 4 unlocked) with an R430 core, sitting at stock speeds of C=400 and R=500 (DDR 1000)

Still on UIDE 133. I know, I know. I just haven't had the desire to shave off 3 seconds of load time with a Serial ATA drive.

Standard Creative Labs SB Audigy lite card. (My SB live! 5.1 croaked on me at a bad time. Ah, the worries of overclocking).

Then your standard Sony and Lite-on DVD-r's. Umm.....No lights, as they're pointless, and I'm, just using an Antec true 350watt psu.

Man, looks like I'm gonna have to take pics tonight.

ketchup_xb · 04-24-2007, 05:04 PM

boom i think i just drooled. not coz i think your computer is hot but i have no clue what you're talking about LOL. all i heard was tempura AA.