- anime: Fancy Lala
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Anime Quotes
"the past and the future is just an accumulation of the present. that's why its so important to live in the present because it affects both the past and the future."
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
pc upgrade assessment
benefits of upgrading from intel 2.4b ghz to intel 805 2.66 (dual core)
1. expediated OS & application loading times
2. eradicate computer hang-ups while multitasking
3. record tv shows on schedule while multitasking without any sign of system slow downs
4. play all recent games even with just a low graphics setting
5. better overall sound quality
7. windows time is correct now
8. no more choppy music playback when multitasking
1. expediated OS & application loading times
2. eradicate computer hang-ups while multitasking
3. record tv shows on schedule while multitasking without any sign of system slow downs
4. play all recent games even with just a low graphics setting
5. better overall sound quality
7. windows time is correct now
8. no more choppy music playback when multitasking
TYPHOON FLORITA
week long summary:
July 7 (fri) - no classes
July 8 (sat) - no classes coz several of our professors are absent
July 9 (sun)
July 10 (mon) - CAD class only 7am-11am
July 11 (tue) - Design class only 1pm-4pm ; freshmen acquaintance party
July 12 (wed) - ust announced the suspension of classes 12nn onwards
July 13 (thu) - no classes, all levels, Region 1-4. - due to heavy rains
July 7 (fri) - no classes
July 8 (sat) - no classes coz several of our professors are absent
July 9 (sun)
July 10 (mon) - CAD class only 7am-11am
July 11 (tue) - Design class only 1pm-4pm ; freshmen acquaintance party
July 12 (wed) - ust announced the suspension of classes 12nn onwards
July 13 (thu) - no classes, all levels, Region 1-4. - due to heavy rains
SPYWAREQUAKE
my first spyware annoyance for my new computer! Spywarequake is an annoying spyware that installs itself to one's computer and resides on one's system tray. It alerts one of fake spyware detection alerts every now and then. When you click on the alert message, you're directed to its website where you can buy the actual product. It's not harmful as other spywares that iv encountered in the past like the blaster and sasser worms which doesn't even let one use one's computer due to its activation of a countdown timer sequence after a minute you start windows, but its pretty annoying though. I also don't feel that my data is safe with a spyware around in my computer. It took me half a day to be able to finally erase every last piece of this spyware.
Hi Ho Hum! Happy Day!
After waiting for a quarter of a year and pondering for a week if its the right time to upgrade my old computer. It came to the point that i can't wait any longer. My four year old processor and motherboard wasn't able to keep up with the updated programs i have installed in my computer. Multitasking was a chore. Painfully slow startup and shutdown times.
Heeding to the recommendation by my classmate of buying a budget dual core processor and motherboard. I can now finally experience first hand the true power of a dual core system. Where in the past clock speed was the only measurement of how fast a PC is, now i can conclude that acquiring a dual core system is more beneficial than buying the fastest single core processor in the market. Price wise, its(dual core processor) simply too affordable now to ignore. Motherboards nowadays are jam packed with built in features that doesn't dissapoint. The built in high definition sound that's 7.1 channel capable, built-in video with direct x9.0 and pixel shader 2.0 support is a far cry from what was available just four years ago. The advantage of having a video card with native Direct x9.0 support is clearly evident in my tv application. Icons became smoother especially around its edges. With the updated sound hardware, sound quality even only using my stereo speaker is improved. Bass drums and high pitch sounds can now be more clearly differentiated. Multitasking now is a breeze. I can now record my favorite tv shows while opening several other programs like mozilla firefox, ms word, even the latest adobe cs2 products without even feeling a single hangup or slow down. Startup and shutdown times have been drastically improved. From the 2 minutes i took me in the past, now its been reduced to only 30 seconds.
Since i bought only two PC components, i opted to install them myself instead of having to pay for the service. I read online guides on how to install a processor and motherboard and even downloaded and read the manual of the motherboard i was going to use before I even bought the stuff. Everything had to be prepared beforehand. I backed up all my files into a separate hard drive, downloaded key components like an updated antivirus software and made sure that I had all my installers with me at hand. Harware wise, I checked if i had the tools i would need like screws, spacers, philips screw driver and my long nose pliers.
I was excited to build my first computer. I compare it to building a lego set which i was fond of doing in my childhood years. The only difference is that computer parts are more delicate and one wrong move may jeopardize the entire system and my monetary investment on it. Suprisingly, everything just snapped in place. Only little force was required in placing all of the parts together. I only had trouble with the CPU fan heatsink for it took quite some force for it to lock in place. I had a hard time because the instruction manual said that i should install the motherboard first to the case before i install the heatsink fan onto the cpu.... Then, to install the fan, just use one's thumb to push down on the four locks. In practice, it took me half an hour of figuring out how to snap it in place. I had to figure out how it locks into place. Then, why i could only snap only two locks in place at a time. In the end, i used the back end of my long nose pliers to acquire enough force to snap the last to locks in place. The force of only my thumb wasn't enough and my thumb still hurts up to now. Next time, I'll do what my classmate said and snap the heatsink fan in place before placing the motherboard before placing it in the case. In that way, il not need pliers or a thumb of steel to snap the locks in place.
I must say that upgrading my processor and motherboard is one of the best buying decision i ever did wherein i am able to fully utilize the power of the technology I've purchased at a price that's a bargain in my point of view. I was able to learn a lot in building an entire computer set. Now, I am much more confident that I am able to actually build a computer system and not just give out specifications on what to buy.
Thank you very much to coy for all the help and tips thoughout all the stages of my pc upgrade. The processor and motherboard combination he suggested is simply superb!
PC Parts Upgraded:
Processor: Intel 805 2.66ghz Dual Core php6000
Motherboard: Asrock LGA-775 Twins-HDTV Rev2.0 php3400
bought on July 11, 2006 at PC Options (gilmore branch)
Intel 805 2.66ghz Dual Core
- i chose this processor because this is the cheapest dual core processor available in the market to date.
Ascrock LGA-775 Twins-HDTV Rev2.0 with
V/S/L/DDR1&DDR2/PCIe/sata1 (ati x200 chipset)
- i chose this board because it has both ddr1 and ddr2 memory slots, it has 2 ide slots, is capable of supporting the soon to be released Intel Core 2 Duo, and is the cheapest motherboard with all of these features. Take note that this is a micro-ATX motherboard.
- this is simply the best buy motherboard for my current needs. It enables me to only buy a processor and motherboard for now and use my existing PC components with very high upgradeability.
Heeding to the recommendation by my classmate of buying a budget dual core processor and motherboard. I can now finally experience first hand the true power of a dual core system. Where in the past clock speed was the only measurement of how fast a PC is, now i can conclude that acquiring a dual core system is more beneficial than buying the fastest single core processor in the market. Price wise, its(dual core processor) simply too affordable now to ignore. Motherboards nowadays are jam packed with built in features that doesn't dissapoint. The built in high definition sound that's 7.1 channel capable, built-in video with direct x9.0 and pixel shader 2.0 support is a far cry from what was available just four years ago. The advantage of having a video card with native Direct x9.0 support is clearly evident in my tv application. Icons became smoother especially around its edges. With the updated sound hardware, sound quality even only using my stereo speaker is improved. Bass drums and high pitch sounds can now be more clearly differentiated. Multitasking now is a breeze. I can now record my favorite tv shows while opening several other programs like mozilla firefox, ms word, even the latest adobe cs2 products without even feeling a single hangup or slow down. Startup and shutdown times have been drastically improved. From the 2 minutes i took me in the past, now its been reduced to only 30 seconds.
Since i bought only two PC components, i opted to install them myself instead of having to pay for the service. I read online guides on how to install a processor and motherboard and even downloaded and read the manual of the motherboard i was going to use before I even bought the stuff. Everything had to be prepared beforehand. I backed up all my files into a separate hard drive, downloaded key components like an updated antivirus software and made sure that I had all my installers with me at hand. Harware wise, I checked if i had the tools i would need like screws, spacers, philips screw driver and my long nose pliers.
I was excited to build my first computer. I compare it to building a lego set which i was fond of doing in my childhood years. The only difference is that computer parts are more delicate and one wrong move may jeopardize the entire system and my monetary investment on it. Suprisingly, everything just snapped in place. Only little force was required in placing all of the parts together. I only had trouble with the CPU fan heatsink for it took quite some force for it to lock in place. I had a hard time because the instruction manual said that i should install the motherboard first to the case before i install the heatsink fan onto the cpu.... Then, to install the fan, just use one's thumb to push down on the four locks. In practice, it took me half an hour of figuring out how to snap it in place. I had to figure out how it locks into place. Then, why i could only snap only two locks in place at a time. In the end, i used the back end of my long nose pliers to acquire enough force to snap the last to locks in place. The force of only my thumb wasn't enough and my thumb still hurts up to now. Next time, I'll do what my classmate said and snap the heatsink fan in place before placing the motherboard before placing it in the case. In that way, il not need pliers or a thumb of steel to snap the locks in place.
I must say that upgrading my processor and motherboard is one of the best buying decision i ever did wherein i am able to fully utilize the power of the technology I've purchased at a price that's a bargain in my point of view. I was able to learn a lot in building an entire computer set. Now, I am much more confident that I am able to actually build a computer system and not just give out specifications on what to buy.
Thank you very much to coy for all the help and tips thoughout all the stages of my pc upgrade. The processor and motherboard combination he suggested is simply superb!
PC Parts Upgraded:
Processor: Intel 805 2.66ghz Dual Core php6000
Motherboard: Asrock LGA-775 Twins-HDTV Rev2.0 php3400
bought on July 11, 2006 at PC Options (gilmore branch)
Intel 805 2.66ghz Dual Core
- i chose this processor because this is the cheapest dual core processor available in the market to date.
Ascrock LGA-775 Twins-HDTV Rev2.0 with
V/S/L/DDR1&DDR2/PCIe/sata1 (ati x200 chipset)
- i chose this board because it has both ddr1 and ddr2 memory slots, it has 2 ide slots, is capable of supporting the soon to be released Intel Core 2 Duo, and is the cheapest motherboard with all of these features. Take note that this is a micro-ATX motherboard.
- this is simply the best buy motherboard for my current needs. It enables me to only buy a processor and motherboard for now and use my existing PC components with very high upgradeability.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Monday, July 10, 2006
weekend rantings
sunday accomplishments:
- cleaned pc, ayos hdd led
- learned more about motherboard installation, jumper settings, thermal compound application, cpu installation, psu installation, etc.
- downloaded asrock mobo manual, pdf.
- supermarket
- pondering : i tend to want to buy tech stuff more when im depressed, i also eat tend to not care about my diet.
- frustration : still no work done on my design. still can't play dx9 games in pc, restart button still doesn't work.
- wanting so much to buy a new processor and motherboard.
- record anime
saturday accomplishments:
- notebook rewrite
- scan notes
- start cadding design
- arrange songs
i want to go to japan because:
- i am very interested in their culture. Their discipline, devotion to perfection in whatever they do, their technological innovations, their care for the environment, to see the Cherry blossoms, anime shops, riponggi hills, mt. fuji, traditional homes, jpop songs
devote yourself to perfection in whatever you do
focus! no mind other stuff. mind only one single thing at a time
must set priority in life
no change, no progress
change = success
- cleaned pc, ayos hdd led
- learned more about motherboard installation, jumper settings, thermal compound application, cpu installation, psu installation, etc.
- downloaded asrock mobo manual, pdf.
- supermarket
- pondering : i tend to want to buy tech stuff more when im depressed, i also eat tend to not care about my diet.
- frustration : still no work done on my design. still can't play dx9 games in pc, restart button still doesn't work.
- wanting so much to buy a new processor and motherboard.
- record anime
saturday accomplishments:
- notebook rewrite
- scan notes
- start cadding design
- arrange songs
i want to go to japan because:
- i am very interested in their culture. Their discipline, devotion to perfection in whatever they do, their technological innovations, their care for the environment, to see the Cherry blossoms, anime shops, riponggi hills, mt. fuji, traditional homes, jpop songs
devote yourself to perfection in whatever you do
focus! no mind other stuff. mind only one single thing at a time
must set priority in life
no change, no progress
change = success
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Check This Out!
GLIFFY
is a free web-based diagram editor. Create and share flowcharts, network diagrams, floor plans, user interface designs and other drawings online.
is a free web-based diagram editor. Create and share flowcharts, network diagrams, floor plans, user interface designs and other drawings online.
Gliffy is easy, free, and fun!
- Diagramming in your web browser without downloading additional software
- Similar to Visio, yet in your web browser
- Desktop application feel in a web-based diagramming solution
- Add collaborators to your work and watch it grow
- Link to published Gliffy drawings from your blog or wiki
- Create many types of diagrams:
- Flowcharts
- UI wireframes
- Floor plans
- Network diagrams
- Any simple drawing or diagram
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