Computer Hardware/Software Advice Thread

[dmention7]

nm, got it figured out

 

[Big Nate]

Fill us in on what you did to fix the issues. Please.

 

[dmention7]

After a bit of googling, I realized that there was an entry in the boot.ini file still referring to the old install, so on bootup the computer was letting me select. I just opened it up in notepad, deleted the line that referenced the old install, and it was all good.

Also, there were a few system files that were being absolutely stubborn about being deleted, despite the fact that they were definitely not in use, so I had to download a few random utilities to clean up the last shreds of the old install.

It still bugs me that the windows folder is called C:\Windows.0, and my user default user profile folder is User.0, but I'm not anal retentive enough to try and find a way to get all the folders renamed correctly (would likely involve a shit-ton of rejiggering settings). Enough to be bothered by it, but not enough to fix it... lol

 

[Big Nate]

Lets look at hard drive options.

external?
internal in an external case?
internal?
USB?
Sata?
Brand?
Links?

 

[DrWebster]

Lets look at hard drive options.

external?
internal in an external case?
internal?
USB?
Sata?
Brand?
Links?

What is your intended use for a new drive? The interface you choose depends on whether you want an internal or external drive, and the capabilities of your computer.

I've used many, many hard drives from every manufacturer, and my favorites are Western Digital and Seagate.

 

[Big Nate]

Lets call my use a back up and mass storage. Not for running my OS or every day files.


I like this one for my server. Seagate 640g

 

[Jana]

I'd go with a good external hard drive. Both AJ and I have one for our computers that we use for backing up information we don't want lost. Plus it's great if you want anything portable (musics/photos). I bring mine to work if I want new music on my work computer versus burning cd's.

 

[AJ]

That being said, I've maxed mine out and would like to pick up a nice 1TB unit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822101093 is something I think would be good for the price.

Any suggestions?

If I where buildnig a new computer I'd get a huge HD, but an external has so many benefits.

 

[Z-licious]

That being said, I've maxed mine out and would like to pick up a nice 1TB unit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822101093 is something I think would be good for the price.

Any suggestions?

If I where buildnig a new computer I'd get a huge HD, but an external has so many benefits.

How about a 1.5TB for 105?

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/901186/

BAM! Just buy a $20 external enclosure.

 

[Big Nate]

Eddy that deal doesn't work for me.

 

[WhiteSpy9]

you can usually find a good deal on an external on www.buy.com
The deals seem to change day to day.

 

[AJ]

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?SCriteria=4425774&CartID=done&nextloc=

What would people say about this one?