What Have You Done Today - (Computer Version)

[sesselpupser]

The RAM for my PC arrived last Thursday but I haven't had much of an opportunity to use it yet, I've managed to find and (I think) solve a driver issue that was causing some boot and shutdown problems, tested the performance in a handful of my favourite games - it runs Elite, Just Cause 2 and Ground Zeroes just as well as my old 4.5GHz 2500K/GTX 680 combo did, so that's nice. There is a slight hiccup in GZ but the card doesn't seem to struggle so it could be my CPU, I haven't checked yet.

I think I'd struggle to run GTA V with the same settings as before, though, but I hardly play that any more. The next important test is Assetto Corsa but I expect it'll be fine too, it was never as resource-hungry as Project CARS after all. Triple monitor is likely a different story but I don't want to carry on with all that nonsense any more, I'd rather have one Ultrawide or VR instead. That's an upgrade for another year, though...

The single SSD, passively cooled GPU (at idle) and pair of quiet fans mean this PC is spookily quiet, so quiet in fact that if the halogen lights are on in the room you can't hear my PC over the very, very gentle hum of their transformers, which is frankly bizarre.

 

[eran0004]

I started working on a GUI for my realistic gear ratio calculator, using Python and Tkinter. It's really fun, especially now that I started to figure out how Tkinter works

Tomorrow I'll try to add final drive settings, and perhaps a canvas for drawing the ratios as graphs.

 

[Lain]

Started working on a Fire Emblem-inspired game, tentatively called Project Gaia.

Got the splash & main menu up and running, along with the data structures for a player's units and a basic battlefield with units generated from the data structures. Would post screens if I could, but unfortunately I'm not able to at the moment. But it's okay, it's currently far from pretty anyway.

 

[eran0004]

Didn't have a lot of time to work on the calculator today, but I polished the user interface a bit. The code is now more compact than before, and it also looks a lot better. I added a custom window icon and a window title as well. Final drive settings were added, but they're not connected to any functions yet.

Update: Working on a function that draws the gear ratios as a graph.

Update 2: Connected the graph function to the gear ratios!

 

[ECGadget]

Just finished reapplying thermal paste on my laptop to see if I can improve the cooling on the CPU. Also took the heatsinks and fans out to clean them all up. Next task will be some Al tape to seal any gaps and adding a copper sheet to the back cover for extra improvements in cooling

 

[Grayfox]

Overclocked my i5 3570K to 4.3Ghz with 1.185v.
Tried 4.4Ghz at 1.19,1.195,1.2 and 1.21 and it kept crashing 100Mhz more clock and 0.03v more power and it still crashes.

Been running at 4.3Ghz with prime small FTT for 45 minutes now with no issues.

And running at about 60°C(water cooled)

 

[JohnBM01]

I have been practicing learning Lua and using Löve2D. My intent is to build my own platform game engine so I can possibly try to create and offer gaming assets. I am not intending on making a full-on game at this point.

When I've seen material on Löve2D, I see it as a stylish interface capable of making quality 2D games, but also some fairly good 2.5D games also. Lua seems easier to understand and implement as I was learning how to use Löve2D compared to using Java. Making stuff for Löve2D is a bit more cumbersome than with Java or most other languages, though. I've successfully compiled Lua material using Notepad++. However, I've struggled using SciTE and haven't tested any other IDE for using Lua.

So what I've been doing is mostly learn Lua and Löve2D.

 

[JohnBM01]

Thanks to following a tutorial online, I coded a game in Lua with Löve2D of a genre that doesn't interest me at all- an endless runner. The only real takeaway is to learn certain mechanics in building worlds and in things like sound, keyboard presses, and more. I finished yesterday putting together a vertical scrolling shooter from another tutorial. I have yet to create anything original as of this post. However, with this interface I'm using, it may not be too long until I successfully create something worth sharing. I'm rather confident using this interface and accomplishing something I never really did trying to learn Javascript or Haxe (with HaxeFlixel)- making a game.

 

[Grayfox]

Tweaked voltages on my overclock.
And removed a damaged 140mm rad fan.

Then replaced it.

 

[JohnBM01]

I finally learned how to properly package files from Löve2D. I learned files had to be in lowercase. You have to put all the files in a ZIP in Windows and then change the file name from *.zip to *.love for it to work. I then successfully was able to create an executable for Windows of what I created in Löve2D by following another tutorial. This is important because I now can be able to design my own games while also being able to distribute them if I so choose. Because I have Avast!, the test executable I made (which was from a simple "Hello World!" program) was scanned to make sure it wasn't some harmful file. There is a way to port over these files to Android. Once I learn to port Löve2D games into Android, it may open the opportunity for further distribution to things like Google Play... and even the OUYA- an original goal of mine. All I've accomplished today is just a step further towards realizing the dream of me making and releasing a game.

Before all of this, though, I am still a good amount of tutorials and practice away before seriously considering any real project. At least I am on a good path as of now. Don't you just love positive progress?

 

[Swagger897]

Soo I'm thinking about replacing my HDD with an SSD (this one). I'm not too technology savvy, and I'm not sure if it will be able to replace my current HDD (see info below). The main reason for this is that it's taking quite a long time to open RAW files from pictures, and a few other programs would see increases in performance from what I've read. I'm also concerned about how much space I'll be using up. Right now I've used about 189 gigs of 900, and that's not that far from 256, so I'm also wondering about being able to possibly have two of these in here (I'm clueless as to how much space they take up..) which is cheaper than the 512..

The other thing is, it's going on a laptop (HP Envy 15TS Notebook) and I'm not sure it's slim enough to fit.. If there's someone out there who knows what they're doing, I'd appreciate the help.

 

[Huks]

That 840 Pro is pretty expensive. You might want to get the 850 Evo instead, it's newer and you can get the 250GB model for just $98 or the 500GB model for $178. The 840 Pro might be slightly faster (can't seem to find a good comparison between the two), but the difference should be negligible if you're not a power user.

You could also step up and get the 850 Pro, which is also cheaper than the 840 Pro (no idea why they are selling old drives for that much, those prices must be really outdated) yet faster and more expensive than the 850 Evo. But again, the performance difference probably isn't worth the greater price for your needs.

They are standard 2.5 inch drives, so they should fit in your laptop just fine. Though I don't think you'll be able to fit more than one in there as laptops usually have only one drive slot.

 

[Swagger897]

That 840 Pro is pretty expensive. You might want to get the 850 Evo instead, it's newer and you can get the 250GB model for just $98 or the 512GB model for $178. They are standard 2.5 inch drives, so they should fit in your laptop just fine. Though I don't think you'll be able to fit more than one in there as laptops usually have only one drive slot.

Thanks a lot! I saw how pricey it was and my head sorta sunk down....

As far as start-up times from a cold start (completely off), or loading the photo viewer for my files, would it be any better than what I have now?
And I see on that link there are no cables included. From what I've read, I wont be needing any, it's just one screw out, and one screw in??

 

[Huks]

I edited my above post, you might want to read it again.

Your start-up and app loading times will be much better. I upgraded from an old 7200RPM HDD to an 256GB Crucial MX100 SSD last Christmas () and everything definitely feels snappier. Apps I use day to day, such as VLC or Notepad++ now open immediately when there used to be a delay of a second or two.

You won't need a cable, no. The drive is connected directly to the slots on the motherboard, so you'll just have to unscrew the old drive and put the new one in its place.

 

[Swagger897]

I edited my above post, you might want to read it again.

Your start-up and app loading times will be much better. I upgraded from an old 7200RPM HDD to an 256GB Crucial MX100 SSD last Christmas () and everything definitely feels snappier. Apps I use day to day, such as VLC or Notepad++ now open immediately when there used to be a delay of a second or two.

You won't need a cable, no. The drive is connected directly to the slots on the motherboard, so you'll just have to unscrew the old drive and put the new one in its place.

Cool cool cool. I might need to wait a few months then, as I think I'll get the 500g option. But thanks for fast reply!

 

[sesselpupser]

Speaking of SSDs I just ordered my second 256GB Samsung, an 850 Evo to go with the 840 Evo I bought about a year ago. I bought it almost solely because I wanted to play GTA V without uninstalling almost all of my other games and because I need to reinstall Windows but I'm too lazy to back things up properly, but the day it arrived was the day I started my new job which is six days a week. By the time Sunday came around the last thing I wanted to do was mess around with my PC so I don't know when I'll get around to doing it...

 

[kikie]

Trying to upgrade to windows 10, to no avail.

 

[Saidur_Ali]

Trying to upgrade to windows 10, to no avail.

Have you used this Media Creation Tool.

Easy to upgrade using that.

 

[kikie]

Have you used this Media Creation Tool.

Easy to upgrade using that.

Yes but I always got a "something blabal happend" text.

 

[Saidur_Ali]

Yes but I always got a "something blabal happend" text.

When does that happen, during the download process? Have you got a screenshot of what comes up?

 

[kikie]

When does that happen, during the download process? Have you got a screenshot of what comes up?

I can't show you a screenshot anymore. I reinstalled this pc with windows 7 again (clean install from DVD). The windows free upgrade icon is gone.

Unless I try the upgrade from the microsoft website again.

 

[Saidur_Ali]

I can't show you a screenshot anymore. I reinstalled this pc with windows 7 again (clean install from DVD). The windows free upgrade icon is gone.

Unless I try the upgrade from the microsoft website again.

Should be able to run that utility and upgrade to Windows 10 directly.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Is it safe to update to Windows 10 for those with a Nvidia graphics card?

 

[Davidies]

Depends. I've heard bad things from 745 owners, but not anyone else.

 

[kikie]

Should be able to run that utility and upgrade to Windows 10 directly.

Ok, but what about the license if I upgrade using Media Creation Tool?

 

[Saidur_Ali]

Ok, but what about the license if I upgrade using Media Creation Tool?

Not sure what you mean by about the license? If you have freshly installed and activated Windows 7, should upgrade fine to Windows 10. Then probably best to download ISO once of Windows 10 from this link so you can do a clean install with it if you feel the need to.

 

[kikie]

Not sure what you mean by about the license? If you have freshly installed and activated Windows 7, should upgrade fine to Windows 10. Then probably best to download ISO once of Windows 10 from this link so you can do a clean install with it if you feel the need to.

I already downloaded the ISO, yesterday. Going to try upgrading.


Edit: tried upgrading and I'm still getting the message "something happened".

 

[Saidur_Ali]

I already downloaded the ISO, yesterday. Going to try upgrading.


Edit: tried upgrading and I'm still getting the message "something happened".

Try this before upgrading: Go to "Control panel", "Region and Language", then go to the location for the United States, click "Administrative" and change the system locale to English (United States).

 

[kikie]

I think I changed it. Everything is in Dutch. Clicked on "Change Location" and changed to the US.

Still the same problem.

 

[Saidur_Ali]

I think I changed it. Everything is in Dutch. Clicked on "Change Location" and changed to the US.

Still the same problem.

Did you change the system locale?