Buy PCs with pest already aboard

Skybird · 09-13-12, 06:18 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19585433

Well.

soopaman2 · 09-13-12, 06:54 PM

Build your own PC.

The hardest part is attaching the CPU to the motherboard without bending the fragile connections.

The rest clicks in like an airplane model.

Also use a real OS. Not something you found on the pirate bay.

I am a computer moron, and I built mine from scratch. 2 years later it still runs all my games at max.

And I am stupid, I know very little about computers in general. But managed to piece together my own rig that runs flawlessly.

Only help I recieved was attaching the CPU to the motherboard, but I was told you can buy them in combo sets. If your not as picky as I am about CPU types/MB combos.
This is a lesson. The nieve will always be victimized. It is the easiest way to make money for these people. When an hour of reading and asking questions could save you hundreds, and spare you the proprietary keyloggers/viruses.
Do your own research, and when possible, do it yourself, the time invested is worth the piece of mind.

(edit: I laugh at the folks who let so called computer experts use remote means to speed up your PC. Then wonder why they have dildos, and cigarettes on thier credit card bills.) Just too many cons taking advantage of computer luddites.

The stupid deserve it, but they should at least be warned once.

Skybird · 09-13-12, 07:44 PM

Last two systems I picked component by component, fron different brands, but I let the shop technician put it together.

CaptainMattJ. · 09-13-12, 08:51 PM

the hardest part for me would be installing the CPU fan and paste, as said before, everything else is incredibly easy.

and yes, building a computer can be a cheaper and, now, safer way to own a PC, though some computer builds i fail to see how building a computer is cheaper than buying a factory built and installing a couple things. sometimes it is cheaper to build your own, sometimes not.

the_tyrant · 09-13-12, 09:32 PM

With all the bloatware, junk, trials, and non working drivers you get on PCs now days, I would rather take the Virus

The first thing I usually do with new PCs is to format the thing, and use the serial key that came with it to install a clean version of windows, and manually install the drivers myself.

However, I have to say that Gateway is HORRID in their support. My mom has one of their all in ones in the kitchen, and it uses proprietary touchscreen drivers. I installed a clean install, and I looked on their site for the drivers. THE DOWNLOAD PAGE WAS BLANK!

Takeda Shingen · 09-13-12, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by the_tyrant

However, I have to say that Gateway is HORRID in their support. My mom has one of their all in ones in the kitchen, and it uses proprietary touchscreen drivers. I installed a clean install, and I looked on their site for the drivers. THE DOWNLOAD PAGE WAS BLANK!

Maybe I'm just a stupid teacher, but I would have made sure I had the drivers I needed before wiping the hard drive.

09-13-12, 06:18 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,813 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Buy PCs with pest already aboard http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19585433 Well. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-13-12, 06:54 PM	#2
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Build your own PC. The hardest part is attaching the CPU to the motherboard without bending the fragile connections. The rest clicks in like an airplane model. Also use a real OS. Not something you found on the pirate bay. I am a computer moron, and I built mine from scratch. 2 years later it still runs all my games at max. And I am stupid, I know very little about computers in general. But managed to piece together my own rig that runs flawlessly. Only help I recieved was attaching the CPU to the motherboard, but I was told you can buy them in combo sets. If your not as picky as I am about CPU types/MB combos. This is a lesson. The nieve will always be victimized. It is the easiest way to make money for these people. When an hour of reading and asking questions could save you hundreds, and spare you the proprietary keyloggers/viruses. Do your own research, and when possible, do it yourself, the time invested is worth the piece of mind. (edit: I laugh at the folks who let so called computer experts use remote means to speed up your PC. Then wonder why they have dildos, and cigarettes on thier credit card bills.) Just too many cons taking advantage of computer luddites. The stupid deserve it, but they should at least be warned once. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world. Last edited by soopaman2; 09-13-12 at 07:16 PM.

09-13-12, 07:44 PM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,813 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Last two systems I picked component by component, fron different brands, but I let the shop technician put it together. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-13-12, 08:51 PM	#4
CaptainMattJ. The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,364 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	the hardest part for me would be installing the CPU fan and paste, as said before, everything else is incredibly easy. and yes, building a computer can be a cheaper and, now, safer way to own a PC, though some computer builds i fail to see how building a computer is cheaper than buying a factory built and installing a couple things. sometimes it is cheaper to build your own, sometimes not. __________________ A popular Government without popular information nor the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives - James Madison

09-13-12, 09:32 PM	#5
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	With all the bloatware, junk, trials, and non working drivers you get on PCs now days, I would rather take the Virus The first thing I usually do with new PCs is to format the thing, and use the serial key that came with it to install a clean version of windows, and manually install the drivers myself. However, I have to say that Gateway is HORRID in their support. My mom has one of their all in ones in the kitchen, and it uses proprietary touchscreen drivers. I installed a clean install, and I looked on their site for the drivers. THE DOWNLOAD PAGE WAS BLANK! __________________ My own open source project on Sourceforge OTP.net KGB grade encryption for the rest of us