"I've Lost The Will To Speed" - Page 2

Chai · 17th Mar 2006, 09:29 PM

Nah, a Mac doesn't do what I want to do most, overclocking and Windows.

Windows XP has seriously offer enough stability, it's only when overclocking, stability becomes an issue.

peaz · 17th Mar 2006, 10:22 PM

I MAY consider a Mac since they have figured out a way to install WinXP on the new Intel Macs!

However, I will be considering the UMPCs first before getting a new notebook. So upgrading of the RAM (yes more!) will suffice for now for me...

So coming back to Processors..
it's price > speed > heat > overclocking for me right now.

Chai · 17th Mar 2006, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peaz

I MAY consider a Mac since they have figured out a way to install WinXP on the new Intel Macs!

However, I will be considering the UMPCs first before getting a new notebook. So upgrading of the RAM (yes more!) will suffice for now for me...

So coming back to Processors..
it's price > speed > heat > overclocking for me right now.

LOL! That's because you never had the will to speed. So this question doesn't really apply to you.

Adrian Wong · 17th Mar 2006, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peaz

I MAY consider a Mac since they have figured out a way to install WinXP on the new Intel Macs!

However, I will be considering the UMPCs first before getting a new notebook. So upgrading of the RAM (yes more!) will suffice for now for me...

So coming back to Processors..
it's price > speed > heat > overclocking for me right now.

Eh.. What's the point of buying Macs if you are going to install Windows XP???

You are buying the Macs for the MacOS and apps what.

Papercut · 18th Mar 2006, 12:03 AM

Well at least you have the option of dual-booting to run things that you can't in Mac OS. One of my friends is thinking about doing that.
(don't blame me if any of the above doesn't make sense, I'm just relying on what he's been telling me

)

Domster · 18th Mar 2006, 12:05 AM

Exactly Adrian. As much as I hate to admit it, Macs have a much better OS than Windows so what da feck is da point of installin' XP onto a Mac.

Now if we could do it the other way round.................

ZuePhok · 18th Mar 2006, 01:40 AM

whenever instabilities occured, the blame is likely on the OS. Im tired of this.

please do your homework. if you get good parts, set the BIOS accordingly, and install the appropriate drivers, your experience should be troublefree. Just like chai, my XP never crashed, unless I OC it. the same goes to every PC i setup and sold in the past. The most important thing is to get a reliable part, particularly the PSU and MEMORY. ppl always tend to overlook incompatibility issues and just grab the cheapest module they can find. Also, branded module doesn't guarantee stable operation as the chipset featured might be incompatible with the BIOS/chipset. Please make sure there ur case is well ventilated and your components receive sufficient cooling.

stop blaming the OS. each of them has their pros and cons. MAC IS NOT A SUPERIOR OS than windows and vice versa. it depends on the requirement of the user. stop comparing and stop blaming the OS.

PsYkHoTiK · 18th Mar 2006, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuePhok

whenever instabilities occured, the blame is likely on the OS. Im tired of this.

please do your homework. if you get good parts, set the BIOS accordingly, and install the appropriate drivers, your experience should be troublefree. Just like chai, my XP never crashed, unless I OC it. the same goes to every PC i setup and sold in the past. The most important thing is to get a reliable part, particularly the PSU and MEMORY. ppl always tend to overlook incompatibility issues and just grab the cheapest module they can find. Also, branded module doesn't guarantee stable operation as the chipset featured might be incompatible with the BIOS/chipset. Please make sure there ur case is well ventilated and your components receive sufficient cooling.

stop blaming the OS. each of them has their pros and cons. MAC IS NOT A SUPERIOR OS than windows and vice versa. it depends on the requirement of the user. stop comparing and stop blaming the OS.

Right on!

zy · 18th Mar 2006, 10:15 AM

price > speed > overclocking > heat

for me

... thats why i'm still on a stock heatsink

17th Mar 2006, 09:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,752 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	Nah, a Mac doesn't do what I want to do most, overclocking and Windows. Windows XP has seriously offer enough stability, it's only when overclocking, stability becomes an issue. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

17th Mar 2006, 10:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,501 Reputation: 1633 Rep Power: 31	I MAY consider a Mac since they have figured out a way to install WinXP on the new Intel Macs! However, I will be considering the UMPCs first before getting a new notebook. So upgrading of the RAM (yes more!) will suffice for now for me... So coming back to Processors.. it's price > speed > heat > overclocking for me right now. __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Visit my web gallery - Ken's Digital Canvas Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography Sterling@PJ Community Forums

18th Mar 2006, 12:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
Papercut Hyperactive Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 4,990 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 33	Well at least you have the option of dual-booting to run things that you can't in Mac OS. One of my friends is thinking about doing that. (don't blame me if any of the above doesn't make sense, I'm just relying on what he's been telling me ) __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

18th Mar 2006, 12:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
Domster Just Started Join Date: 3 Nov 2005 Location: The back of a Department store called the Army and Navy on Victoria street in London!! Posts: 56 Reputation: 62 Rep Power: 0	Exactly Adrian. As much as I hate to admit it, Macs have a much better OS than Windows so what da feck is da point of installin' XP onto a Mac. Now if we could do it the other way round................. __________________ AMD Opteron 165 // DFI LanParty NF4 SLI-DR Expert. Akasa EVO120 CPU Cooler // 2Gb Mushkin Redline XP4000 DDR500 eXtreme Performance RAM. 250Gb Samsung Spinpoint P120S SATA ll // 200Gb Maxtor Diamondmax 10. 2 XFX 256mb 7800GTX GDDR3 XXX 490mhz/1.30Ghz in SLI.

18th Mar 2006, 01:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
ZuePhok Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Floating Island Of Mandango Posts: 8,615 Reputation: 2913 Rep Power: 43	whenever instabilities occured, the blame is likely on the OS. Im tired of this. please do your homework. if you get good parts, set the BIOS accordingly, and install the appropriate drivers, your experience should be troublefree. Just like chai, my XP never crashed, unless I OC it. the same goes to every PC i setup and sold in the past. The most important thing is to get a reliable part, particularly the PSU and MEMORY. ppl always tend to overlook incompatibility issues and just grab the cheapest module they can find. Also, branded module doesn't guarantee stable operation as the chipset featured might be incompatible with the BIOS/chipset. Please make sure there ur case is well ventilated and your components receive sufficient cooling. stop blaming the OS. each of them has their pros and cons. MAC IS NOT A SUPERIOR OS than windows and vice versa. it depends on the requirement of the user. stop comparing and stop blaming the OS. __________________ my motto: poison first, think later.

18th Mar 2006, 10:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Penang,Malaysia - Buffalo,New York Posts: 12,842 Reputation: 1998 Rep Power: 37	price > speed > overclocking > heat for me ... thats why i'm still on a stock heatsink __________________ current: P4-3.2\|P4P800-Deluxe\|512x4-DDR\|NV6600 WD2500KS\|WD5000AAKS\|AD-7191A\|1860NX\|Z2300\|MP470 home (malaysia): P4C-2.6@3.1-StockHSF\|AI7\|256x2-BT-D43\|512x2-DT-D43\|A9600XT-VIVO WD1200JB\|2xWD2500KS\|DRU-800A\|DVD-E616P\|LTR-52327S\|152x\|V.S.4121\|iP1500 laptop: M1210\|T7200\|2GBDDR667\|160GB5K160\|GO7400