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RETARD · 17th April 2011, 2:20 PM

trevor you've made a fine contribution indeed.
I hope things settle down soon & we can look forward to your triumphant return asap

trevor68 · 17th April 2011, 9:45 PM

Thanks, one shipping container and 7 carloads later we are here. The most important part was finalised 5 mins ago when I realised I could join three TV cables together and we have TV again.

Iinet have given us a changeover date of thursday the 28th, which seems ludicrous given Tel$tra connected the phone last monday, but there it is.

The Gaming PC "may" be back online, if it likes d/l units over a shared 3G connection.

Carbonfibre · 17th April 2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by trevor68

Thanks, one shipping container and 7 carloads later we are here. The most important part was finalised 5 mins ago when I realised I could join three TV cables together and we have TV again.

Iinet have given us a changeover date of thursday the 28th, which seems ludicrous given Tel$tra connected the phone last monday, but there it is.

The Gaming PC "may" be back online, if it likes d/l units over a shared 3G connection.

If you jump on whirlpool and talk to one of the iinet rep's they may be able to speed up the process.

trevor68 · 22nd April 2011, 8:07 AM

6 days to go, not that I'm counting mind.

Think it will be a trip to the markets next saturday to celebrate with a new GTX 460.

sean_oz · 22nd April 2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevor68

6 days to go, not that I'm counting mind.

Think it will be a trip to the markets next saturday to celebrate with a new GTX 460.

Sweet: thumbup:

Gave into temptation myself and ordered a 560Ti and a 2600K from Computer Alliance, prices where better than the Computer Fair at Terrigal last week end and I had them the next day to my Work Address.
Unfortunately I wont be able to plug them into a dedicated rig just yet.
Changing out the i5 2400 & 460 SE will get the better of me in the meantime

Also keen to have a look at the Newcastle Markets.
Anyone visit these regularly, last weekend was my first visit sto a PC market since the 486DX/PIII days.

S*

trevor68 · 24th April 2011, 8:17 AM

Actually now considering a 560 for my HTPC, seeing as its on 24/7 , bonus being a bit of big screen gaming now and then too.

Do Nvidia output sound over HDMI yet, or they still do that silly loopback thing?

bosswmk · 24th April 2011, 1:27 PM

My GTX460 outputs sound through the DVI-HDMI connector for my HTPC. Buggered if I know how I got it to work though, it didn't when I first plugged it all in.

EDIT - no SPDIF cable either!

RETARD · 24th April 2011, 6:49 PM

some nice additions to the empire ppl.
sean, i ordered this months prize from CA. It was at my door (QLD to SA) in 2 days.

sean_oz · 24th April 2011, 9:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RETARD

some nice additions to the empire ppl.
sean, i ordered this months prize from CA. It was at my door (QLD to SA) in 2 days.

I've been up late the last two nights surfing and catching up with water cooling hardware and the like.
I haven't been through OCAU forums yet, just jumping randomly from site to site.
Anyone have an informed opinion or links for a 'Sometimes Grumpy Middle-aged Man/Child' as 'She who must be obeyed' commented after looking over my sholder @ 2 am last night.

S*

Teddy2 · 25th April 2011, 11:33 AM

I see MSY is open today and seeing as my GTX460SE cannot fold anymore, folding keeps klling the PC I might have to see what funds I have in the kitty.

This is just what I don't need and seeing it is my main box I cannot have it not working, a few hrs even at stock clocks sees the box lock solid. The fans have not been all that happy on this card either & I thought Gigabyte was a reasonable brand.
I guess warranty is void seeing as it has been overclocked... I hope they have some decent cards left there @ MSY!

Teddy

BTW Nice pickup Sean on the new system, should be a real killer points wise! Terrigal is a nice spot on the central coast too.

dazzawul · 25th April 2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bosswmk

My GTX460 outputs sound through the DVI-HDMI connector for my HTPC. Buggered if I know how I got it to work though, it didn't when I first plugged it all in.

EDIT - no SPDIF cable either!

I've been caught out by that as well!

Basically, the 400 series has a built in sound adaptor, and it's pot luck if it gets set as the default or not.

Killer cards, worth the investment imo

Sniper · 25th April 2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teddy2

I see MSY is open today and seeing as my GTX460SE cannot fold anymore, folding keeps klling the PC I might have to see what funds I have in the kitty.

This is just what I don't need and seeing it is my main box I cannot have it not working, a few hrs even at stock clocks sees the box lock solid. The fans have not been all that happy on this card either & I thought Gigabyte was a reasonable brand.
I guess warranty is void seeing as it has been overclocked... I hope they have some decent cards left there @ MSY!

Teddy

BTW Nice pickup Sean on the new system, should be a real killer points wise! Terrigal is a nice spot on the central coast too.

You would still have warranty unless its been hardware over clocked / over volted.

ian4u2 · 25th April 2011, 2:20 PM

with attitude like that you might need to join the right side.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean_oz

I've been up late the last two nights surfing and catching up with water cooling hardware and the like.
I haven't been through OCAU forums yet, just jumping randomly from site to site.
Anyone have an informed opinion or links for a 'Sometimes Grumpy Middle-aged Man/Child' as 'She who must be obeyed' commented after looking over my sholder @ 2 am last night.

S*

Teddy2 · 25th April 2011, 2:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniper

You would still have warranty unless its been hardware over clocked / over volted.

Well I got a 560Ti to replace the 460SE which has got a 9800 GTX+ in atm.
Once the 9800GTX+ dumps it load I'll do the swap.
Its the -oneunit flag isn't it for GPU2. (the 98GTX+ is non-fermi you see)

Teddy

trevor68 · 30th April 2011, 5:45 PM

late to the party but -pause would have sufficed too I assume.

Thats my 9550, the HTPC 9400, and the dual 8800 box back online finally.

My sister seems to think she is going to pay me the $200 she owes me for Mums new TV this week, that is definitely going to mean a trip to the markets next saturday.

I'm over shuffling the same old hardware around, its time for some new stuff!

17th April 2011, 2:20 PM	#31
RETARD Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Croydon, Adelaide Posts: 3,008	trevor you've made a fine contribution indeed. I hope things settle down soon & we can look forward to your triumphant return asap __________________ HUNGRYinc coming soon ... Official Brand Ambassador - Bulla Cream & 4 Ingredients iGP Manager Series

17th April 2011, 9:45 PM	#32
trevor68 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Canberra Posts: 3,356	Thanks, one shipping container and 7 carloads later we are here. The most important part was finalised 5 mins ago when I realised I could join three TV cables together and we have TV again. Iinet have given us a changeover date of thursday the 28th, which seems ludicrous given Tel$tra connected the phone last monday, but there it is. The Gaming PC "may" be back online, if it likes d/l units over a shared 3G connection. __________________ Junglewraiths Gaming http://folding.extremeoverclocking.c.../un=boky/t=24/

22nd April 2011, 8:07 AM	#34
trevor68 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Canberra Posts: 3,356	6 days to go, not that I'm counting mind. Think it will be a trip to the markets next saturday to celebrate with a new GTX 460. __________________ Junglewraiths Gaming http://folding.extremeoverclocking.c.../un=boky/t=24/

24th April 2011, 8:17 AM	#36
trevor68 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Canberra Posts: 3,356	Actually now considering a 560 for my HTPC, seeing as its on 24/7 , bonus being a bit of big screen gaming now and then too. Do Nvidia output sound over HDMI yet, or they still do that silly loopback thing? __________________ Junglewraiths Gaming http://folding.extremeoverclocking.c.../un=boky/t=24/

24th April 2011, 1:27 PM	#37
bosswmk Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 63	My GTX460 outputs sound through the DVI-HDMI connector for my HTPC. Buggered if I know how I got it to work though, it didn't when I first plugged it all in. EDIT - no SPDIF cable either! __________________ fan smashin' n00b Addicted to Folding member 110101

24th April 2011, 6:49 PM	#38
RETARD Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Croydon, Adelaide Posts: 3,008	some nice additions to the empire ppl. sean, i ordered this months prize from CA. It was at my door (QLD to SA) in 2 days. __________________ HUNGRYinc coming soon ... Official Brand Ambassador - Bulla Cream & 4 Ingredients iGP Manager Series

25th April 2011, 11:33 AM	#40
Teddy2 Iron Folder Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Canberra ACT 550000 Club Posts: 9,896	I see MSY is open today and seeing as my GTX460SE cannot fold anymore, folding keeps klling the PC I might have to see what funds I have in the kitty. This is just what I don't need and seeing it is my main box I cannot have it not working, a few hrs even at stock clocks sees the box lock solid. The fans have not been all that happy on this card either & I thought Gigabyte was a reasonable brand. I guess warranty is void seeing as it has been overclocked... I hope they have some decent cards left there @ MSY! Teddy BTW Nice pickup Sean on the new system, should be a real killer points wise! Terrigal is a nice spot on the central coast too. __________________ Monash ACT weather Folding since August 2001 Folding@Home 800k Club Folding@Home 100000000 Points Milestone

30th April 2011, 5:45 PM	#45
trevor68 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Canberra Posts: 3,356	late to the party but -pause would have sufficed too I assume. Thats my 9550, the HTPC 9400, and the dual 8800 box back online finally. My sister seems to think she is going to pay me the $200 she owes me for Mums new TV this week, that is definitely going to mean a trip to the markets next saturday. I'm over shuffling the same old hardware around, its time for some new stuff! __________________ Junglewraiths Gaming http://folding.extremeoverclocking.c.../un=boky/t=24/