Comments on: For Better or For Worse…I’m a Mac

By: Kestrel

Kestrel — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:15:44 +0000

kerin » Heh…not that serious…I have family members who can use ‘em, and I have a SATA plug’n'play I can stuff ‘em in.

By: kerin

kerin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:51:49 +0000

Uh!

If you’re actually serious about having extra hard drives… heh! I never stop needing them. What capacity are they, and how much do you want for them?
.-= kerin´s last blog…Success, probably =-.

By: Kestrel

Kestrel — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:42:23 +0000

Actually, a Mac is not a PC; the only part they almost share is the CPU (Intel), but those are not interchangeable. The motherboard, even in a Mac Pro, is nothing like a PC mobo. The video cards are not compatible, even though they are made by nVidia. The hard drive uses a completely different file system (unreadable by Windows).

Sure, I could have bought a new motherboard. But I also don’t know if the video card, RAM, CPU, or even the power supply are still good. In fact, the only part of the case and its insides that I know are still fully functional are the case itself, and the three hard drives inside.

Point is, as apparently I didn’t make clear enough, is that I have grown tired of screwing around with trying to make all the parts work together. Had I not bought an iMac, I’d have spent the same amount on a new PC.

By: Hellsbellboy

Hellsbellboy — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:33:46 +0000

Actually a Mac is a PC as it’s using the same damn parts as a PC. You may have not heard, but Mac’s are using Intel Core 2 Duo’s and Nvidia GeForce cards, same that are used in your typical PC.

Simple fix would have been getting a new motherboard, not spending 2k+ on a new Mac.

By: Kestrel

Kestrel — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:49:39 +0000

Since I’ve been lusting for an iMac (even though I had consciously determined it was a silly desire on my part), I won’t say there wasn’t something going on in my subconscious to make me do such a stupid thing.

As for you: Just flipping that switch on the back panel isn’t enough. UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. There is still residual power going through there, especially in later model power supplies–that is, anything using PCI-Express. (Once upon a time, even though people advised unplugging the cords, you lost connection to ground by unplugging, but that was pre-Pentium. Anymore, anytime you are going to open the case, UNPLUG FIRST.)

Theoretically, I’m experienced to know when to have the case open with power connected (and on). Theoretically.

By: Tzia

Tzia — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:51:27 +0000

Ouch Kes. I’ll admit, I read the post to my more computer literate guy, and he cringed just as soon as I mentioned you plugging in the 4 pin connector.

Even I knew that wasn’t a good thing. But then, I’m still computer newbie enough (after owning my own for about 2 years) that I flip the power switch on the back of the computer before prying off the side pannel just to remove the dust bunnies.

Then, if the computer doesn’t restart once the pannel is back on and the screws are in, I know to check that first. Hey, better safe than sorry… I’ve watched husband and friends fry computer parts before.

But, I’m glad you are back up and running. Now if you can get the whole voice chats to work… you’ll really be in business.
.-= Tzia´s last blog ..Ding 80 Paladin =-.

By: Cirdan

Cirdan — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:53:03 +0000

There’s a reason why mac stuff is more expensive, it’s just better. Some people feel discouraged when in minority and really rather go with the pack. That’s just the way people are. Everyone is like that at some level. What really got me on the mac trip was reliability. The machines does what I want it to do effortlessly. Interruptions are rare. And means costly hardware was used – to my benefice.

By: Kestrel

Kestrel — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:43:28 +0000

Ahh, good idea. The version I have has been on the MacBook for awhile, and I didn’t even think to check for updates. Thanks for the tip!

(Skype, unfortunately, is current, so no help there; however, running a Windows VM on the #2 monitor is easy-peasy.)

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:32:44 +0000

I seem to remember Ventrillo updating their Mac client to be able to allow indvidual player volume controls, maybe check for an updated version? My memory could also be fubar
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..How I Didn’t Get My Wisdom Teeth Out Today =-.

By: Kestrel

Kestrel — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:05:17 +0000

Umm…yeah, I kinda cringed too…

So anyway…know anyone who needs a SATA internal HD? I seem to have 3 spares now…