New Computer Build (Pics coming soon.)

[Thunderscreech]

So it's back to a windows box for me after nearly a year and a half with a Mac. Only reason is AutoDesk software (AutoCAD and Revit, to be exact).

So, because the system requirements for Revit are virtually identical to those of a gaming platform, and because I don't feel like shelling out 1200+ for a PC, I figured I'd build the thing myself. Eventually I'll dump a Terabyte hard drive and a recording soundcard it in when I get more money.

That being said, I'm wondering what a good free antivirus thing is, as well as a spyware killer. It's XP x32, which is what AutoDesk recommends for their stuff. (see? They don't trust Vista either.)

Any recommendations for good free software and things to make XP more nicer are welcome.

[cdef]

Avast! is a good antivirus suite available in a free edition:

http://www.avast.com/eng/programs.html


For after-the-fact malware removal, the Norman Malware Cleaner is efficient, IME. Where other similar programs only did half the job at best, it finally eradicated the tenacious Virtumonde trojan from my system (along with a lot of things I never suspected I had). Get it here:

http://www.norman.com/Virus/Virus_re...ls/24789/en-us


Here is a blog page dedicated to neat tweaks and tricks for XP:

http://unlockforus.blogspot.com/2007...views-and.html

[Thunderscreech]

Why thank you good sir!

I'm planning on going mostly open source/free on this one. Like Firefox, VLC Media Player, Open Office, Audacity & etc.

[username n/a]

Originally Posted by Thunderscreech

Why thank you good sir!

I'm planning on going mostly open source/free on this one. Like Firefox, VLC Media Player, Open Office, Audacity & etc.

Dude, srsly, reaper pwns audacity.

http://www.reaper.fm/

[Thunderscreech]

Originally Posted by username n/a

Dude, srsly, reaper pwns audacity.

http://www.reaper.fm/

Reaper costs money.

[username n/a]

Originally Posted by Thunderscreech

Reaper costs money.

You've misunderstood, you don't have to pay. You should fork over fifty bucks, but you don't have to. It's like those ****ty ass museums. There's recommended donation to get in, but you don't have to pay it. You may feel bad about not paying, but you can get in for free.

[Thunderscreech]

Originally Posted by username n/a

You've misunderstood, you don't have to pay. You should fork over fifty bucks, but you don't have to. It's like those ****ty ass museums. There's recommended donation to get in, but you don't have to pay it. You may feel bad about not paying, but you can get in for free.

I like Audacity better.

Anything wrong with that?

[username n/a]

Originally Posted by Thunderscreech

I like Audacity better.

Anything wrong with that?

Yes, it's not my opinion.

[Thunderscreech]

Originally Posted by username n/a

Yes, it's not my opinion.

If you have nothing of value to add, please stop spamming my thread.

[Thunderscreech]

More Important, what to name this monster?


Also specs:

AMD A64 X2 5200 2.7 GHz CPU

GEForce 9800 512MB graphics card

640 Gig Hard Drive

4 gigs memory.

and some other stuff.

[ehque]

Hrmmm? AMD?

If i'm not wrong, they lost the last price-to-power battle with Intel a while back.

I used to be an AMD guy, but now use intel. I think intel still leads the pack. YMMV.

[Eric Perry]

Originally Posted by ehque

...I used to be an AMD guy, but now use intel...

Same here.

For viruses, spyware, malware, etc., I use Ad-Aware, Spybot, Windows Defender, Avast!, and ZoneAlarm. The version of ZoneAlarm I use is a beta for a 64 bit OS (which I'm using with coughcrappycough Vista), and it comes bundled with Kaspersky antivirus. Seems to work very well.

[ehque]

Oh, yeah, and for viruses, i use AVG, and windows firewall, and surf on Google Chrome. I use windows 7.

As long as i don't run any stupid programs on my computer, i seem to come out quite ok. Haven't got a virus in forever.

[Eric Perry]

Originally Posted by ehque

Oh, yeah, and for viruses, i use AVG, and windows firewall, and surf on Google Chrome. I use windows 7.

As long as i don't run any stupid programs on my computer, i seem to come out quite ok. Haven't got a virus in forever.

Dude, Google Chrome is Spyware! Do some research,,, You might be pretty surprised!

http://www.favbrowser.com/google-chr...are-confirmed/

[Thunderscreech]

Originally Posted by ehque

Hrmmm? AMD?

If i'm not wrong, they lost the last price-to-power battle with Intel a while back.

I used to be an AMD guy, but now use intel. I think intel still leads the pack. YMMV.

AMD comes with a free copy of Call of Duty 4.

Originally Posted by Eric618

Dude, Google Chrome is Spyware! Do some research,,, You might be pretty surprised!

http://www.favbrowser.com/google-chr...are-confirmed/

Hence why I am a FireFox user and abuser.

FireFox > Chrome >Netscpae > I.E. > AOL.

[ehque]

Originally Posted by Eric618

Dude, Google Chrome is Spyware! Do some research,,, You might be pretty surprised!

http://www.favbrowser.com/google-chr...are-confirmed/

I know how Chrome talks to google to update my search field.

I don't mind that, somehow.

[ehque]

Originally Posted by Thunderscreech

AMD comes with a free copy of Call of Duty 4.

HAHA!

[Thunderscreech]

Originally Posted by ehque

HAHA!

It is free

Does Intel off that? NOOO!

[ehque]

You're paying for it in terms of power/price ratio.

Considering i update my chip every 2 years or so, and a game lasts me maybe a month, my choice would be clear.

[Thunderbird91]

Originally Posted by Thunderscreech

If you have nothing of value to add, please stop spamming my thread.

Where's that Ashton Kutcher "BURN" gif when you need it?