chemistry (4 Viewers)

[Gigacube]

Windows Virtual PC is for homosexuals, use VirtualBox instead, support the OSI.

Will do.

 

[Gigacube]

Totally gonna try that next time I decide to use my home PC. Once you go mac, you never go back

The hell is a windows virtual machine?

It allows you to run different OS (Operating Systems) on one computer. E.g. you can use Windows XP, Ubuntu and Windows 7 all at the same time.

 

[ohexploitable]

VirtualBox > VMWare > M$ Virtual PC

 

[ohexploitable]

Once you go mac, you never go back

Once you go GNU/Linux you never go back

 

[FCB]

why cant people be normal and just use windows =?)

 

[Gigacube]

why cant people be normal and just use windows =?)

We like alternatives to Windows. Besides, Ubuntu looks prettier than Windows.

@ohexploitable I have a 1TB portable hard drive I want to install Ubuntu on. Do I install the normal version of VirtualBox or the portable version?

 

[elbatiolpxeho]

@ohexploitable I have a 1TB portable hard drive I want to install Ubuntu on. Do I install the normal version of VirtualBox or the portable version?

Use the portable version if you want to be able to install it on the portable drive then take it elsewhere to use the Ubuntu VM on other computers. Otherwise, just use the normal version and setup the Virtual HDD on the portable drive.

 

[Gigacube]

Use the portable version if you want to be able to install it on the portable drive then take it elsewhere to use the Ubuntu VM on other computers. Otherwise, just use the normal version and setup the Virtual HDD on the portable drive.

Thanks

 

[elbatiolpxeho]

Hmm... I might install OS X Snow Leopard on my PC again, I haven't used OS X since 10.4.8 Tiger.

 

[elbatiolpxeho]

I love how our discussion relates to chemistry.

 

[Gigacube]

I love how our discussion relates to chemistry.

Yep, it's very chemistry related.

 

[FCB]

Im thinking about building a computer when i get enough money.

If i want to spend about 4500$ what is a nice gaming setup.

I havent followed any of this new hardware stuff since the beginning of the prelim and thus i am far behind.

 

[ohexploitable]

Im thinking about building a computer when i get enough money.

If i want to spend about 4500$ what is a nice gaming setup.

I havent followed any of this new hardware stuff since the beginning of the prelim and thus i am far behind.

Don't spend $4500 on a PC, that's ridiculous.

$2k could get you pretty much top of the line,

Core i7 2600: $300
Decent motherboard: $300
12 GB RAM: $200
64GB SSD: $150
1TB HDD: $50
Crossfire HD6950s: $600
Decent PSU + Case: $300

 

[ohexploitable]

Spend an extra $1000 for decent 24" monitor(s), mouse+kb and sound system.

 

[FCB]

Don't spend $4500 on a PC, that's ridiculous.

$2k could get you pretty much top of the line,

Core i7 2600: $300
Decent motherboard: $300
12 GB RAM: $200
64GB SSD: $150
1TB HDD: $50
Crossfire HD6950s: $600
Decent PSU + Case: $300

Ive got a decent monitor now so i think i might pass on that. How does the i72600 compare to the i7950. It was the i7950 that i was thinking about getting only a year and a bit ago but i am glad i passed up on the chance.

Stuff have gotten relatively cheap. Like when i was searching for a SSD 128gb they were 500+

 

[ohexploitable]

i7 2600 is approx 5% faster than i7 950.

 

[ohexploitable]

i7 980X is the fastest, approx 3% faster than i7 2600 but costs 400% more, $300 vs. $1200.

 

[FCB]

Alright, I have made up my decision, I am no longer going to Bali for Schoolies, instead i am saving all my money then buying a nice computer. Screw getting smashed of Bintang.

 

[annagurl]

ITT: everyone is a computer geek except annagurl.

 

[SpiralFlex]

ITT: everyone is a computer geek except annagurl.

I am not a computer geek. I hate computers too, they're evil.