new PC
I’m typing this message from my new PC. Well, it’s new, sorta kinda. I upgraded the motherboard and CPU today. I’m now cruising along at 2.2 GHz. I also upgraded to Windows XP Home today. The XP interface is colorful and makes me feel happy. System seems stable so far…we’ll see.
Went to the Computer Fair in Pomona today. I had bought the mobo and CPU from Fry’s, and needed the OS, a heatsink, and a fan. The computer show was crowded and crazy - fools gathering around booths filled with gear, staring at parts. A lot of it was cheap Taiwanese junk, but I managed to find what I was looking for. Ended up buying a Foxconn heatsink/fan combo, some Arctic Silver III, a Sanyo Denki case fan, and some other miscellaneous stuff. The Foxconn is like being in the room with a jet engine, but the Sanyo Denki is actually really quiet. At some point I’ll probably shell out for a Thermalright heatsink with Panaflo fans and see if I can get this system quieter.
But for now, I’ve got two systems to set up. The other is the laptop, which I managed to set up this weekend with the Hammerfall and Cubase. Still haven’t done any intensive testing yet, will do this week.
Oh, I saw “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” this weekend too. Save your money.