Countdown for a new system

[the_tyrant]

Originally Posted by Castout

I can vouch for 6Gb or RAM. And a 1,000 Gb is wiser than a 500Gb one. Really price wise.

The provided Amazon link looks terrific though it only has a 4Gb RAM.

Does UAC help prevent hackers from messing critical files tyrant?
I ask because you seem to be in the know how of hacking.

yes and no
it did when it first came out it made many old malware obsolete, because if someone clicked on it a popup would ask "do you want to give it administrator rights", and administrator rights shouldn't be required for a random piece of software

but not much any more.
Most virus writers know how to do their thing without needing administrator rights.
link:http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2009...-8-10-viruses/

think about it this way
the hacker would first penetrate your system using a remote buffer overflow
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffer_...w#Exploitation
the hacker would then install a keylogger on your computer
it would log every key you type, and send it to the hacker.

both steps don't require UAC, and it would give the hacker your UAC password

Anyways, my advice
Are you behind a NAT?
aka, go in command prompt, and type in:
ipconfig

find your IP address, if it is something like:
10.*.*.*
or
172.*.*.*
or
192.168.*.* you are safe from most remote exploits
If not, get yourself a route

Now you should check for viruses and malware
Get your torrents and porn from reliable sources.
Beware of browser attacks, only go to reliable sites.
Get yourself a decent antivirus software

if your still getting hacked, you will need more drastic measures.

You might want to consider a network based firewall/ids
its not cheap though, but if the hacker hacking you can tunnel through you NAT, its probably a reasonable choice

Try a virtual machine or a separate computer for porn, torrents, and other internet uses.

Encrypt your sensitive files, use a good encryption software(i recommend true crypt)

The price of a network Firewall/IDS is quite expensive, so you might want ton consider a host based IDS like Snort

[the_tyrant]

Originally Posted by Skybird

2+4 GB? Well, okay, put on the list. Old Windows games hardly consume more than 4 GB anyway, so the full package for them. But do mainboards and Win7 support 6 GB? I would have thought they accept only 4 or 8 or 16 GB.

2gb *3 is better than 2gb+4gb
as long as a the mainboard has 3 slots, it should support 6gb

windows supports 6gb just fine, just remember to install a 64 bit system

[kiwi_2005]

Now you guys got me paraniod. I always have UAC turned off, I dont need to be told if I want to change such and such file. If im installing software I always choose custom install option as this way I can untick stupid apps like toolbars etc., by choosing recommended option toolbars automatically get installed if they come with the bundle. My computer consists of Games, MS office and anti virus apps & windows 7 firewall of course and windows is always updated. So really I don't need UAC on, unless I'm going to take a trip to undesirable sites which I ain't so being hacked is out of the question, I think...

[Skybird]

I ordered a system today, it will be built from individual components, they just wait for delivery of the new revision of the board I ordered. It was the shop I used to go to since years, it's good people in the knowledge of their stuff, and I have a good talking wire to them. After one hour, we agreed the make the following exchange in 7-10 days:

I give them 810 Euros and they give me

i5-2500 4x3.33 (costs the same like an i5 661 2x3.33)
Asus P8H67 3rd
8 GB DDR
1TB HD
GTX460 1GB
DVD burner
Chieftec tower + 750W Nitrox
add. fan
Windows 7 Home Prem 64 Bit

Good deal or not?!

Oh, and it is USB 3.0.

[the_tyrant]

My advice, just keep your old computing equipment, don't throw anything out
Reformat the systems and use it for specialized uses
For example i have a porn computer for porn

[the_tyrant]

Originally Posted by Skybird

I ordered a system today, it will be built from individual components, they just wait for delivery of the new revision of the board I ordered. It was the shop I used to go to since years, it's good people in the knowledge of their stuff, and I have a good talking wire to them. After one hour, we agreed the make the following exchange in 7-10 days:

I give them 810 Euros and they give me

i5-2500 4x3.33 (costs the same like an i5 661 2x3.33)
Asus P8H67 3rd
8 GB DDR
1TB HD
GTX460 1GB
DVD burner
Chieftec tower + 750W Nitrox
add. fan
Windows 7 Home Prem 64 Bit

Good deal or not?!

Oh, and it is USB 3.0.

Really not bad, cheaper than your previous estimates

[kiwi_2005]

Originally Posted by Skybird

I ordered a system today, it will be built from individual components, they just wait for delivery of the new revision of the board I ordered. It was the shop I used to go to since years, it's good people in the knowledge of their stuff, and I have a good talking wire to them. After one hour, we agreed the make the following exchange in 7-10 days:

I give them 810 Euros and they give me

i5-2500 4x3.33 (costs the same like an i5 661 2x3.33)
Asus P8H67 3rd
8 GB DDR
1TB HD
GTX460 1GB
DVD burner
Chieftec tower + 750W Nitrox
add. fan
Windows 7 Home Prem 64 Bit

Good deal or not?!

Oh, and it is USB 3.0.

Good enough, but one thing your missing unless you already have it is a nice large monitor especially if you tend to use the pc for gaming. Brought myself a 24inch viewsonic HD monitor. Amazing.

[Skybird]

I have a 21" WS, a Logitech Performance MX and a Logitech K800.

The only thing I am not sure about is whether or not my Canon printer and Scanner will be compatible. I forgot to check that out. Well, too late now, and anyhow - if they are not, what should I do? Install XP again...?

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Skybird

The only thing I am not sure about is whether or not my Canon printer and Scanner will be compatible.

They are.

[Castout]

Originally Posted by the_tyrant

yes and no
it did when it first came out it made many old malware obsolete, because if someone clicked on it a popup would ask "do you want to give it administrator rights", and administrator rights shouldn't be required for a random piece of software

but not much any more.
Most virus writers know how to do their thing without needing administrator rights.
link:http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2009...-8-10-viruses/

think about it this way
the hacker would first penetrate your system using a remote buffer overflow
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffer_...w#Exploitation
the hacker would then install a keylogger on your computer
it would log every key you type, and send it to the hacker.

both steps don't require UAC, and it would give the hacker your UAC password

Anyways, my advice
Are you behind a NAT?
aka, go in command prompt, and type in:
ipconfig

find your IP address, if it is something like:
10.*.*.*
or
172.*.*.*
or
192.168.*.* you are safe from most remote exploits
If not, get yourself a route

Now you should check for viruses and malware
Get your torrents and porn from reliable sources.
Beware of browser attacks, only go to reliable sites.
Get yourself a decent antivirus software

if your still getting hacked, you will need more drastic measures.

You might want to consider a network based firewall/ids
its not cheap though, but if the hacker hacking you can tunnel through you NAT, its probably a reasonable choice

Try a virtual machine or a separate computer for porn, torrents, and other internet uses.

Encrypt your sensitive files, use a good encryption software(i recommend true crypt)

The price of a network Firewall/IDS is quite expensive, so you might want ton consider a host based IDS like Snort

Umm provided the hcker could go through the software firewall and its keylogger evade the AV detection. . A lot of assumption there.

Originally Posted by Skybird

I ordered a system today, it will be built from individual components, they just wait for delivery of the new revision of the board I ordered. It was the shop I used to go to since years, it's good people in the knowledge of their stuff, and I have a good talking wire to them. After one hour, we agreed the make the following exchange in 7-10 days:

I give them 810 Euros and they give me

i5-2500 4x3.33 (costs the same like an i5 661 2x3.33)
Asus P8H67 3rd
8 GB DDR
1TB HD
GTX460 1GB
DVD burner
Chieftec tower + 750W Nitrox
add. fan
Windows 7 Home Prem 64 Bit

Good deal or not?!

Oh, and it is USB 3.0.

It's great 4x3.33 is better than 2x3.33!!! Damn it I feel bad now about buying my 2x3.33

It won't have threading but 4 real cores is better than simulated.

[Skybird]

Damn, my old Sidewinder FF wheel most likely will not work under Win7. And ideas for a reasonable replacement: FF, but not more than 100 Euros and available in Germany? The G27 is nice, but its price is not.

[Castout]

Originally Posted by Skybird

Damn, my old Sidewinder FF wheel most likely will not work under Win7. And ideas for a reasonable replacement: FF, but not more than 100 Euros and available in Germany? The G27 is nice, but its price is not.

If it worked in XP it probably will work in 7 too I think. Don't buy a new wheel yet until you're definitely sure it doesn't work in 7. I lose my force feedback in my joystick but other than that it still works well.

[Jan Kyster]

Originally Posted by Skybird

Damn, my old Sidewinder FF wheel most likely will not work under Win7...

But it will, just don't install drivers - have a look here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=180025

Lots of OT-posts, but they are all from Subsim Finest!

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Jan Kyster

But it will, just don't install drivers - have a look here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=180025

Lots of OT-posts, but they are all from Subsim Finest!

I am about the Sidewinder FF wheel. Not the stick(s). Google showed me that not a single poster asking about it was able to find a workaround. It does not even get recognised under W7, it seems. The no-software-installation-trick worked for XP, there I just connected it and was fine. Because XP recognised it all by itself.

[Skybird]

Castout, yes I don't throw it away early. I don't race much anymore, so buying one of the remaining few (and expensive) wheel models on the market today is not adorable for me.

But I expect to be in the need to do so sooner or later.