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Title: Prepping for new PC
Post by: undercovergeek on January 10, 2013, 06:17:39 PM
Whilst vibrating like an excited monkey about the new incoming PC, the process is not without its pains in the ass - I know im OK with steam games, but does anyone know if there are unlimited downloads associated with Gamersgate, i have Arma II, OA, and Brit Forces from them

Thanks for any advice
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: Bison on January 10, 2013, 06:20:10 PM
Yes GG has unlimited downloads.
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: Longdan on January 10, 2013, 06:21:17 PM
Gamersgate unlimited for the rest of your life as far as I know.
Every new hard drive I have to go back and get 'em.
They have always been no more than a click away.
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: undercovergeek on January 10, 2013, 06:31:21 PM
i love you guys   :')
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: Bison on January 10, 2013, 06:33:48 PM
I feel so dirty now.
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: Longdan on January 10, 2013, 07:04:07 PM
I love you to but in a very Manly, Comradely sort of way.
Not the dirty way he was thinking about.
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: undercovergeek on January 10, 2013, 07:30:14 PM
he defaults to dirty
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: Martok on January 11, 2013, 12:26:48 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on January 10, 2013, 07:30:14 PM
he defaults to dirty
I'm pretty sure that applies to most of us.  8) 

Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: bob48 on January 11, 2013, 01:44:02 PM
C'mon Geek - spill the beans, we wan't the sordid details of your new rig so we can 'ooo' and 'ahhh'. And when is the happy event?
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: undercovergeek on January 11, 2013, 02:24:18 PM
Quote from: bob48 on January 11, 2013, 01:44:02 PM
C'mon Geek - spill the beans, we wan't the sordid details of your new rig so we can 'ooo' and 'ahhh'. And when is the happy event?

Middle of Feb when cheque comes in:-

Cooler Master Elite 430 Black ATX Case
Intel Core i5 3570K Processor overclocked to 4.5GHz
Akasa Nero 3 CPU Cooler
Asus P8Z77-V LX Motherboard
GeForce GTX 660 2GB Graphics Card
8GB PC3-10666 DDR3 Memory

not going to set the world on fire but it will do - the screenshots of Shogun 2 that come with the ad made me weep with joy
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: bob48 on January 11, 2013, 02:26:07 PM
Nice one mate. At least you'll be able to give the hamster a rest from his little wheel!
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: Greybriar on January 11, 2013, 04:03:16 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on January 10, 2013, 06:17:39 PM
...I know im OK with steam games...

Thanks for any advice

What kind of operating system are you planning on getting? Gabe Newell  thinks (http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/07/26/windows-8-is-a-catastrophe-according-to-gabe-newell-valve-hedging-with-steam-on-linux/) Windows 8 Is A 'Catastrophe'
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: eyebiter on January 11, 2013, 04:09:27 PM
SSD or traditional hard drive?
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: undercovergeek on January 11, 2013, 05:33:04 PM
GB - I'm happy with good old 7 - the store sells it with 7, 8 is an upgrade option

EB - traditional HDD
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: JasonPratt on January 14, 2013, 09:30:58 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on January 11, 2013, 04:03:16 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on January 10, 2013, 06:17:39 PM
...I know im OK with steam games...

Thanks for any advice

What kind of operating system are you planning on getting? Gabe Newell  thinks (http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/07/26/windows-8-is-a-catastrophe-according-to-gabe-newell-valve-hedging-with-steam-on-linux/) Windows 8 Is A 'Catastrophe'

I would be a lot happier with Win8 if the CHRISTLESS START MENU could somehow default back to the XP start menu system. (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2F229031_soapbox.gif&hash=1a51ce1d40855dc3ef6dcc70d7beb1a0f0289a82)


("Is that true?" "Yes sir, it's true: this Start menu has no Christ. ...Well that's what I heard!")


Meanwhile, back to the question of Gamersgate: I'm glad to hear that, as I haven't tried to redownload my collection onto my own new computer yet. Phew...
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: Shelldrake on January 14, 2013, 11:14:22 AM
Quote from: JasonPratt on January 14, 2013, 09:30:58 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on January 11, 2013, 04:03:16 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on January 10, 2013, 06:17:39 PM
...I know im OK with steam games...

Thanks for any advice

What kind of operating system are you planning on getting? Gabe Newell  thinks (http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/07/26/windows-8-is-a-catastrophe-according-to-gabe-newell-valve-hedging-with-steam-on-linux/) Windows 8 Is A 'Catastrophe'

I would be a lot happier with Win8 if the CHRISTLESS START MENU could somehow default back to the XP start menu system. (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2F229031_soapbox.gif&hash=1a51ce1d40855dc3ef6dcc70d7beb1a0f0289a82)


("Is that true?" "Yes sir, it's true: this Start menu has no Christ. ...Well that's what I heard!")



Classic Shell (no relation  :) ) will give you back your start menu.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/start-menu-in-windows-8-with-classic-shell/ (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/start-menu-in-windows-8-with-classic-shell/)
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: JasonPratt on January 14, 2013, 02:31:40 PM
Wow! Must try this at home pronto after work. (The same site gives instructions for ensuring applications are closed, too. Excellent!)

Thanks 'drake! (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2F229031_thewave.gif&hash=2f7a34b9fc0e638809b2f7d49dc162630458c3e9)(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2F229031_thewave.gif&hash=2f7a34b9fc0e638809b2f7d49dc162630458c3e9)(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wargamer.com%2Fforums%2Fsmiley%2F229031_thewave.gif&hash=2f7a34b9fc0e638809b2f7d49dc162630458c3e9)
Title: Re: Prepping for new PC
Post by: JasonPratt on February 17, 2013, 09:00:35 AM
Finally got around to installing Classic Start, and it works so well I donated $10 in appreciation!