The Pot Belly Stove

[Localonthe8s]

I noticed TWC hasn't played Samuel Lincoln music in a while. I hope so, so we can lose interest

In a while? A Samuel Lincoln song was played last month. 

no they were both CC Gilmore songs ( A Bright Future and Tres Ami)

[LFMusicFan]

I noticed TWC hasn't played Samuel Lincoln music in a while. I hope so, so we can lose interest

In a while? A Samuel Lincoln song was played last month. 

no they were both CC Gilmore songs ( A Bright Future and Tres Ami)

But the good news is they're both on itunes!

[Localonthe8s]

A Bright Future is in itunes?!

I know Billy wanted that song

[LFMusicFan]

A Bright Future is in itunes?!

I know Billy wanted that song

Yeah, it's called Millenium.

[Localonthe8s]

Cool.

Is it possible to record programs directly from the tv via camcorder?

[tpirfan28]

Well...I would like to share an "undertaking" that I'll soon be taking part in.  I've finally decided to build my own computer.  The laptop I've had for two years now has almost ground to a halt, and the hard drive is a little too small for what I'll be doing in the future and what I've been doing. Namely:

 - web site development
 - light software development
 - Flash design and programming
 - my TV tuner
 - gaming
 - 3-D modeling (mainly for personal use)

Here's some of the stuff I want to get.  I think a couple of you are a little more versed in this stuff than I am...maybe some advice?

Case
Processor + Motherboard

I've already got a video card, hard drive(s), and a DVD drive.

[beanboy89]

Well...I would like to share an "undertaking" that I'll soon be taking part in.  I've finally decided to build my own computer.  The laptop I've had for two years now has almost ground to a halt, and the hard drive is a little too small for what I'll be doing in the future and what I've been doing. Namely:

 - web site development
 - light software development
 - Flash design and programming
 - my TV tuner
 - gaming
 - 3-D modeling (mainly for personal use)

Here's some of the stuff I want to get.  I think a couple of you are a little more versed in this stuff than I am...maybe some advice?

Case
Processor + Motherboard

I've already got a video card, hard drive(s), and a DVD drive.

Congrats. Welcome to the other side... 

Anyway, the case looks fine (reminds me of a Compaq case), but that processor and motherboard are extremely outdated. The AMD 939 architecture is ancient in computing terms. If you're going to go AMD, look look for a socket AM2 motherboard and processor. And I HIGHLY recommend getting a dual core processor like an AMD Athlon 64 X2. Pretty much all computers sold today have multiple cores. If you plan to do any gaming or video editing, dual core WILL pay off.

[tpirfan28]

Congrats. Welcome to the other side... 

Anyway, the case looks fine (reminds me of a Compaq case), but that processor and motherboard are extremely outdated. The AMD 939 architecture is ancient in computing terms. If you're going to go AMD, look look for a socket AM2 motherboard and processor. And I HIGHLY recommend getting a dual core processor like an AMD Athlon 64 X2. Pretty much all computers sold today have multiple cores. If you plan to do any gaming or video editing, dual core WILL pay off.

Gwhahahaha...the dark side.   

Yeah...I was looking right away more at price, speed, and size of the board (need several slots for cards)...figured someone better would help me with "quality"...lol...anyway...I found this motherboard/CPU combo.  Kinda leans toward what you were talking about with the dual core (I haven't personally seen a difference between AMD and Intel processors...so for me it's kind of a price thing), and it is a socket AM2 board.

Also kinda like it takes DDR2 memory...cheaper from what I've seen so far.   

[Localonthe8s]

True. My vaio has 512 MB DDR2 memory

[lfmusiclover]

I disagree with Billy. Those components you chose look just fine. Here's a tip-when you look for computer parts NEVER judge by age alone. A component that may be outdated may be just the thing you need and nothing more.  :sunglasses:

[beanboy89]

Gwhahahaha...the dark side.   

Yeah...I was looking right away more at price, speed, and size of the board (need several slots for cards)...figured someone better would help me with "quality"...lol...anyway...I found this motherboard/CPU combo.  Kinda leans toward what you were talking about with the dual core (I haven't personally seen a difference between AMD and Intel processors...so for me it's kind of a price thing), and it is a socket AM2 board.

Also kinda like it takes DDR2 memory...cheaper from what I've seen so far.   

That looks like a better motherboard and processor combination. I notice that it's an ECS motherboard, which is the same brand I use. It's a pretty solid board. I also believe that my PC takes the same DDR2 800 memory. It is indeed cheap, especially compared to just a few years ago. At Christmas, I picked up another GB of RAM for something like $30 from NewEgg.

[beanboy89]

I disagree with Billy. Those components you chose look just fine. Here's a tip-when you look for computer parts NEVER judge by age alone. A component that may be outdated may be just the thing you need and nothing more.  :sunglasses:

But if you look at some of the things Matt wants to do with this PC, like 3d modeling and software development, those will definitely run better and take full advantage of a dual core processor.

[Localonthe8s]

I finally got my camcorder to record tv-tuner quality clips!! I'll post a clip tonight!

[tpirfan28]

I disagree with Billy. Those components you chose look just fine. Here's a tip-when you look for computer parts NEVER judge by age alone. A component that may be outdated may be just the thing you need and nothing more.  :sunglasses:

But if you look at some of the things Matt wants to do with this PC, like 3d modeling and software development, those will definitely run better and take full advantage of a dual core processor.

Just so there's not major spurring match over this...it's very light 3D models.  Nothing too major...I've done just some really rudimentary things, like my house (basically a box with pyramids for the roof).  I got the software free...might as well use it.

[LFMusicFan]

I finally got my camcorder to record tv-tuner quality clips!! I'll post a clip tonight!

If only you got it set up last month. So far, I'm not really fond of this playlist. Many of the songs seem to be slow and depressing.