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[rigajax]

My name is Frank, my trade is or I should say was Air-conditioning, I retired 10 years ago from Paramount Pictures. Being I did a lot of building automation and most new HVAC units were able to be controlled by computers, computers at that time was my hobby. About 4 or 5 years after I retired I gave all my computer equipment to friends. My main hobby now is toy trains and at this time I took a room on the second floor of my new house and with the OK from my wife I built a train layout. Many new trains can be programmed with computers so now it looks like I am once again in computers, only in a small way.

 

[randomdsdevel]

     Hello to everyone here, then. I'll go variously by either my full username here, 'RandomDSdevel_WCFaWF;' 'RandomDSdevel,' its first half; 'WCFaWF,' its second half; or 'WhenCatsFoxesandWolvesFly,' the unabbreviated form of that last moniker. I've wandered over here to Tom's Guide and Tom's Hardware a few times in the past, but never more than casually as a reader of comparison and standalone reviews of particular items and/or item types I'd been researching for purchase when I did. I was most recently referred to the actual forums here from the Hardware Recommendations Stack Exchange's chat boards after somebody couldn't answer a question of mine that I posted there and didn't think would be on-topic out of chat. In any case, you might see me around here more frequently…or you might not; I honestly haven't decided yet, but we'll see.
     As an individual, I'm a 22-year–old male with high-functioning autism and a chronic-fatigue-syndrome–like neuroimmune disorder, as well as a job as circulation page at my local library. I've barely scratched the surface of computer hardware as of yet, as I've mostly been starting to delve into the software and programming side of things as of late and prefer Macs, which aren't nearly as user-customizable as Windows and Linux PCs when it comes to specs aside from build-to-order models. I'm currently mucking around with the LaTeX typesetting system so I can record some personal notes on learning C++ in the spirit of literate programming and eventually hope to delve much further into game and systems programming and design, the latter of which, at least, will likely bring me into closer contact with lower-level hardware fundamentals than my preliminary investigations of it have already. Aside from my extant amateur/hobbyist work with computers, I enjoy gaming and reading science fiction and fantasy works, some of that which I like involves LGBTCQA+, furry, and/or transhuman characters and themes.

 

[ballitin]

Hello , I usually need more help than I give ...........

 

[amymilton]

Hi All,

This is Amy Milton....

 

[gav391]

Hey all,

My name is Gavin and I'm running a video game survey I would like to plug: https://sydneypsy.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9WtE0LKWzw4yvBz

If you have any opinions about the video game community and maybe how the news and public have a negative view of video games (or if they are substantiated), let me know. Always interested to hear new accounts.

 

[ambersun]

Hello ! An IT newbie is here.

 

[finderskeepers]

Hello everyone.

 

[lord_kelvin]

Hi all I am Mario from London

 

[Billster13]

Hello all, nice to be part of Tom's greatness. You guys all rock!

 

[rsumner93]

Hello,
I'm Robert. I have been a tech head for going on 24 years. I own my own computer repair business and a handyman service in Oklahoma. Imma true redneck in the boonies. I say icebox and warsh and pop. Haha. But I know a thing or two about most electronics. I network my whole house and enjoy spending hours trying to resolve software and hardware problems. I also run cable for Cox communications. Hey a mans gotta eat. I have a beautiful wife and the cutest 8 month old son who is already choosing electronics over food. That's my boy. If you need anything hit me up!

Little known fact. My wife is second cousin to Andy Griffith. And my birthday is the best because it is May the 4th be with you!

 

[kerrydodd210]

I'm Jon, ex bassist for some people. I been reading stuff here at Toms forever, like ya. Seems like 17 or 18 years now. I like helping people out when I can in the forums and such, and read lots to get better every day. I like AMD. but I'm not into the fanatical anything, if something is good, I'ma use it, looking for the best gaming experience. Still like the old games. When I heard they were remaking Syndicate, I nearly lost it, I loved that old Bullfrog game. If you know what I'm talking about, we can be friends.

Little known fact, I help run the worlds largest Banded Weasel retreat in FL. Oh ya, and in the early 90s I dated Dot from Animaniacs.

 

[alphastrike2401]

Hello, I am Rishabh. Well I am have a bit of knowledge about gaming rigs etc. (and some questions too). I have just joined this giant community.

 

[alphastrike2401]

Hello people. I am Rishabh. I too have a bit of knowledge about gaming rigs and I will surely help you out if I can. I have recently joined this giant community

 

[YoAndy]

Hi.
I'm Shelley.
I have a thing for finding creative solution to use out of date machines so they are no longer out of date.

That's really interesting

 

[bashyourhead]

Hello guys and gals I'm Richard a 42 yo somewhat newb to pc's. I have a HP Pavillion a1330n media center edition 2005 and kinda need some thought on this oldie but goodie. i've been trying to install a video card on this thing but to no avail,,updated BIOS,,have windows 7 ultimate installed and have a 800 watt psu on it,,could there be something i am missing?

the video card i am trying to install is http://graphiccardsonline.blogspot.com/2013/09/xfx-amd-radeon-hd-6770-graphics-card.html

Not sure what to do and am hoping to figure it out,,I have 4 Gigs of ram but the cpu is the original AMD Athlon 64 3800+ single core,,I have a dual core on its way AMD Athlon 64x2 3800+ on its way.

The socket is a 939 socket and am wondering if there is anything special required to install the CPU and get it up and running,,along with the video card..
Thank you in advance...

 

[ifelixdel71]

Greetings! My name is Ivan and I just built my first PC by myself (my cousin did the heavy lifting for my first rig) and it feels great. It's a joy knowing exactly what went into it, how I managed the cables and everything. It's nice to meet you all!

 

[jbcompton63.jbc]

Need help set up

 

[element_69_]

Hello there! I am Nathan, been using Tom's Hardware for many years and only just decided to create myself an account with you fine people!

 

[nekojosh]

Hi everyone! New to the forum as poster but long time reader!

 

[YoAndy]

Welcome

 

[kerrydodd210]

Hello, I am Rishabh. Well I am have a bit of knowledge about gaming rigs etc. (and some questions too). I have just joined this giant community.

 

[jphutch86]

Hello, My name is James. I usually go by Churchles or Church. I have been in love with computers since my infancy. I have been on this wonderful site as a visitor but do to a question I couldnt answer myself I figured why not place myself within the rank and file of those who share similar interests.

I love computers and gaming amoungst the realities of life itself. If I am not at work or out with friends (Seldom at best) I can be found wandering the internet for the next funny video or playing some game.

Glad to finally be apart of this wonderful collective of people.

 

[palaniappan.k123]

hi I am palani from India.I am working as a teacher of English.These attractive things are how to buy these things and where can we get it?Tell me can i work as a sales agent in your company?

 

[marcellator]

Hi to everyone, I'm a PC enthusiast. Trying to build step by step a better system.

 

[vivruthless]

Hi!
I'm Viv, I've been lurking about for years reading many posts here in hopes of solving issues that myself (or others I know) have run into over time. In 2014 I built my first computer via Newegg!

Little known fact about me: I'm a certified Elementary Education teacher in the state of CT.