My new baby should arrive this week.

So what does this do, is it a program that changes divx movies so that it can be onto a dvd or from a dvd to a divx file.

<DIV class=quote>
<DIV class=quotetitle>? quoting $loth</DIV>
<DIV class=quotetext>So what does this do, is it a program that changes divx movies so that it can be onto a dvd or from a dvd to a divx file.
</DIV></DIV>

all it does is decodes DVD. thats all i can say without crossing the taboo line.

doesn't create DIVX's, doesn't create AVI's, just decodes.
if you need/want more info, you will have to take it to the PM's

The gods must hate me :sad:

Today was the first day since I got my new PC that i had nothing to do. I was hoping to get in some mapping.

Last night I go to sleep feeling tired but otherwise OK, about 1 a.m. I wake up with severe cramps. I rush to the bathroom.. you can imagine the rest I am sure. Not a lump to be found anyplace.

Today, I have been sick all day.. sleeping,s**tting,sleeping, and s**tting.

Today sucks. but, I am at home, doing nothing..... else.

/me sends chicken soup and a heart-shaped box of chocolates.

<DIV class=quote>
<DIV class=quotetitle>? quoting Nickelplate</DIV>
<DIV class=quotetext>/me sends chicken soup and a heart-shaped box of chocolates. </DIV></DIV>

blushes

what is amazing, most illnesses come along gradually. you know that in a few days you are prolly going to be bed ridden. but diarrhea is different.. it say "SURPRISE" here i am.

to be woken up at 1 in the morning... well it goes without saying.
i had heard however, that some sort of a stomach flu was making its rounds.. :/

It's rotavirus. Most people will suffer from vomiting for two to three days, and diarrhea for less than a week. I've been seeing tons of this infection in the office lately.

Drink plenty of water, but not too fast. Take small sips. Otherwise, you might throw up. In addtition, taking some Benadryl might help with the nausea too.

<DIV class=quote>
<DIV class=quotetitle>? quoting satchmo</DIV>
<DIV class=quotetext>It's rotavirus. Most people will suffer from vomiting for two to three days, and diarrhea for less than a week. I've been seeing tons of this infection in the office lately.

Drink plenty of water, but not too fast. Take small sips. Otherwise, you might throw up. In addtition, taking some Benadryl might help with the nausea too.

</DIV></DIV>

some of you may not know my history much, but i sleep little. tis some sort of a disorder i am not sure about, but in spite of my being tired, i can only sleep for 2 to 4 hours at a time.

anywho's

i have slept most of today away.. was in bed till 1.pm

/me is off to sleep some more. i had hoped a bath would help, all it did do was wash the sick smell away. i still feel like crap. (no pun intended)
thanx satch.

Ok well here are my computer specs.

P4 2.4ghz (not oc'd its a dell)

512mb ram

9800pro 128mb (oc'd 410,385)

Sound Blaster Audigy 2 zs

3dmark03:

6353

3dmark05:

3013

o forgot to add anyone else have the same setup as I do an know how to make it even faster?

my setups:

desktop:

2.0GHz
1GB ram
200GB hdd
nvidia 128 something-r-other
Audigy2

Lappy:

3.06GHz
2GB ram
80GB hdd
s**tty-o Video
regular sound.

Wow, why do you need such a powerful laptop, Nickelplate? Are you a programmer by any chance?

My laptop was supposed to be an UBER gaming machine. beleive it or not i got it for a mere $1000. BUT there was a misunderstanding with the video, so it can't do HL2 and soem newer stuff... I am not a programmer in any case, just a mapper and #triv winner. lol

Bah Orph, you should of got one of these:

1. Intel Celeron D Processor 330

1. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system

1. 256MB RAM to power creative applications and games

1. 40GB hard drive for storing your digital masterpieces

1. DVD/CD-RW combo drive plays CDs and DVDs and can record CDs

1. ATI's Radeon 9100 PRO IGP graphics for eye-popping 3-D games

1. Internal modem for dial-up Internet access

1. Integrated Fast Ethernet port for networking or broadband service

1. USB 2.0, microphone, headphones and other common connections

1. Compact form factor fits in small spaces

1. Unique cable-management system hides cords from small fingers

1. Dildo inexplicably attached to keyboard

you know, i would truly like to see the numbers involved at a computer manufacturing facility.

how much money do they think they save putting all those crappy parts into one cabinet. :/

i remember back in the SX/DX days, they actually spent money to dummy down a DX motherboard, only to sell it for less.

you know, i would truly like to see the numbers involved at a computer manufacturing facility.
how much money do they think they save putting all those crappy parts into one cabinet. :/
i remember back in the SX/DX days, they actually spent money to dummy down a DX motherboard, only to sell it for less.

Oh they save a lot of money. It's just like Dell or Gateway. They use just as crappy parts. They focus on the processor because they know most people think that's the determinate factor. (that becomes their marketing ploy) then they sell it for about the same price it would cost to build one, making a crap load of money in the process. Not to mention, they have contracts with all these manufacturers so they get the parts far cheaper then a retail price.

Everyone does it though. Don't be surprised.

yeah, they promote that celeron D like its some sort of a god send around here :/

Ok so what was everyone else 3dmark scores?

yeah, they promote that celeron D like its some sort of a god send around here :/

When will you learn?

<DIV class=quote>
<DIV class=quotetitle>? quoting SuperCobra</DIV>
<DIV class=quotetext>Ok so what was everyone else 3dmark scores?
</DIV></DIV>
03 - 4397
05 - 2083

Yea at "The Computer Shop" where I used to work they keep saying about
how the Celeron D is great and use that in the spec to push it.

3D Mark 2001: 10000-11000(if 9600 pro OC'ed)

2001: Default Settings: 9450
2001: Max Settings: 2128

I can't run '05, because I don't have "Pixel Shader 2.0". Oh well. My machine tends to perform better overall in games.
HL2 at pretty high settings runs fine on my machine, for example.

<DIV class=quote>
<DIV class=quotetitle>? quoting Crono</DIV>
<DIV class=quotetext>2001: Default Settings: 9450
2001: Max Settings: 2128

I can't run '05, because I don't have "Pixel Shader 2.0". Oh well. My machine tends to perform better overall in games.
HL2 at pretty high settings runs fine on my machine, for example. </DIV></DIV>

i assume your 2128 score was for the 03 test.

the 05 test?? i consider my machine quite powerful. it stutters massively on the 05 test. in fact one of them only runs at 1 fps :sad:
makes me wonder if a machine exists that can run it smoothly.

? quote:
? quoting Crono
2001: Default Settings: 9450
2001: Max Settings: 2128

I can't run '05, because I don't have "Pixel Shader 2.0". Oh well. My machine tends to perform better overall in games.
HL2 at pretty high settings runs fine on my machine, for example.
i assume your 2128 score was for the 03 test.
the 05 test?? i consider my machine quite powerful. it stutters massively on the 05 test. in fact one of them only runs at 1 fps :sad:
makes me wonder if a machine exists that can run it smoothly.

It says "2001" doesn't it? :razz: I ran 2001 on the maximum settings and I got 2128.
Without changing the default settings the score was 9450. Just to clairify.

Yes there are many machines that can run it just fine, they have video cards that cost thousands of dollars.

I think this is an okay benchmark, it doesn't test it with specific titles or anything like that (which may be optimized to run faster and look better on slower machines *cough*most games*cough*). So, it's a little pointless really, because there's no comparison so you can put it into perspective. The number that 3d mark gives really means nothing.

Although, if there were something made that ran all effects and tests in all sorts of settings with the same algorithms that are commonly used. Giving a number from that would be pretty usful. Then game developers could give a range of two numbers for the system requirements. Because, honestly right now, system requirements on games basically say you need a pentium four, AMD XP, or an AMD 64 chip, which obviously isn't true, since you could have a Xeon or something as such (if you were rich) and it would run very well.

Although, I heard years and years ago they tried to make a standard like this and it was just impossible. Since you have to take everything into consideration.

<DIV class=quote>
<DIV class=quotetitle>? quoting Crono</DIV>
<DIV class=quotetext>
It says "2001" doesn't it? :razz: </DIV></DIV>

well then smarty pants, what did you get in the 03 test? you cannot cop out cause it doesn't require special cards :heee:

and thousands i can believe. the test is definitely hardware intensive.

Oh, come on, Orph. You're just trying to up your postcount

<DIV class=quote>
<DIV class=quotetitle>? quoting Cassius</DIV>
<DIV class=quotetext>Oh, come on, Orph. You're just trying to up your postcount </DIV></DIV>

/me goes and finds really evil "flame warrior" for cass.

/me starts with the "sissy" ones first.

/runs
i think i will waste my #7,000 on it too.

makes me wonder if a machine exists that can run it smoothly.

SLI Orph (scalable link interface I think it stands for).

imagines having 2 6800 ultras

I think he ment a cpu that can do over 20 fps on 3dmark. Not a graphics card.

ive just ordered some new stuff:

This mobo

This
memory

This
processory

This
case

These
green cathode lights

<DIV class=quote>
<DIV class=quotetitle>? quoting Dred_furst</DIV>
<DIV class=quotetext>ive just ordered some new stuff:
This mobo
This memory
This processory
This case
These green cathode lights
</DIV></DIV>

/me advises: take a moment to seek out some 939 pin motherboards and processors. you get more bang for the same buck it seems. and even if its not more, the future is in the 939 pin direction.
google search benchtest "939pin vs. 754pin"

Yea 939 is the one AMD are going to use in the future as 754 is only
going up to 3700+ and it also has the added benifit of dual channel
memory.

I have to agree.
However, I don't why you guys are just going apes**t over "AMD64". Take a look at the FX-51/53 series. Those are actually faster then most 32-Bit processors (the AMD64 clocks to a few Sempron and P4s)

And honestly, I'm appaled by the low cache sizes on the AMD 64. The 64-FX are double the size: L1 - 512Kb, L2 - 1Mb.
But they cost like $800 :sad:

This is just a question, but why did you choose Corshair ram? I'm not saying they're bad by any means, but, if there is ram that's cheaper, then the price should override the brand. Have you honestly ever had ram fail on you after a period of usage that you didn't do anything to? (Like pull it out of the system, which will fry your entire system) I haven't. And the thing is, most "No Name" ram, is called that because they're put together by not known companies, but the actual chips on them are fairly mainstream.

So, I'm really wondering why you'd choose the 2nd most popular brand of ram, yet you didn't take any consideration (obviously) for the motherboard/chipset.

I'm not attacking you or anything, I'm seriously trying to understand everyone's logic behind this. Because as it stands, I don't get it!

My computer parts just arrived today. I bought Kingston PC3200. The two sticks of 512 MB were pretty cheap compared to some other brands, and I've known the Kingston brand for decades now, so I trust them.

I've had RAM fail on me before. Those were the ones I bought from Fry's Electronics (a warehouse of electronic parts in California). They were extremely cheap when I bought them, so I wasn't too sad when they failed after only a year of use.

Anyone ever had problem with Kingston memories?

For Orph

'03 - 10046 Marks (along those lines)

'05 - 4627 Marks

Not done '03, will give it a quick run now :smile:

the 05 test?? i consider my machine quite powerful. it stutters massively on the 05 test. in fact one of them only runs at 1 fps

Mine too, on the second run of the flying boat/sea beast thing, jumps to 2/3 FPS in places but mostly levels at 1fps. Sucky huh!

did a couple final tweaks. this is about as good as its gonna get with my current card.

still not a shabby result.

i'd have to disagree with you on the motherboard, i spent a lot of
consideration on it, and it had the most reasonable price. its a bit
late now about the higher socket, my new one has been sat here for the
last week, and is very nice! the 512mb ram is much better than the 256
"unnamed" brand i had before, and my usb mouse doesnt continually
freeze!

anywho, i did do consideration, the via chipset imo is better than the nforce ones :razz: