Hardware/Software sub forum?

Onkel Neal · 10-23-08, 01:44 AM

Hmmm.... since we have a few threads on computer builds, and since computers are essential to subsim gaming, what do you think about us having a Hardware/Software sub forum?

If so, we can put all the non-game specific computer discussions there, people can discuss the PCs they build, they buy, and they need.

Questions about hardware requirements for specific games will still go in the particular game forums... for example: How much RAM do I need to run Sub Command will belong in the Sub Command forum.

??? Poll time.

joegrundman · 10-23-08, 03:24 AM

yes i think good idea

Wolfehunter · 10-23-08, 04:15 AM

I think its a great idea neal. Just a simple area for the tech gurus to talk about gizmo philosophies.

Reece · 10-23-08, 04:26 AM

That's a big yes vote Neal!

NealT · 10-23-08, 05:22 AM

Sounds like a good place to put all of them into a single location so everyone interested knows where to go quickly...

Konovalov · 10-23-08, 06:12 AM

Sounds great.

longam · 10-23-08, 06:54 AM

Vista Rules!. Yes sounds good to me.

Letum · 10-23-08, 07:20 AM

It would be less helpful than the current setup as generally only those with
problems would visit such a forum section.

bert8for3 · 10-23-08, 07:27 AM

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AVGWarhawk · 10-23-08, 07:28 AM

Absolutely! The tech-heads and gurus here help me a lot with computer issues and upgrades, etc. One stop shop for answers would be great. The ever evolving computer makes it hard for one to keep up, however, many brains together makes it that much easier to find answers.

Digital_Trucker · 10-23-08, 07:34 AM

Ditto

Onkel Neal · 10-23-08, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letum

It would be less helpful than the current setup as generally only those with
problems would visit such a forum section.

Possibly true :hmm:

SteamWake · 10-23-08, 09:58 AM

Its a radio !

Oh wrong thread. :p

Really I only see the occasional "Help me build a computer", more often I see "Can my computer run xxx " which is easly answered by running that test applet.

There is typically a flood of these questions whenever a new version is released but having one thread "Click here to see if you can run xxx" should be able to cover that.

But hey if you want to create another forum section, add some workload to yourself and other moderators more power to you. It does appear that there may be some interest.

Perhaps give it a trial run and see just how much activity it gets. If it is as dead as say the PT boats section you could move them back to general.

By the way, did you ever have any luck with recovering the old sub sim forums?

Tchocky · 10-23-08, 09:59 AM

I don't see enough traffic to warrant it, honestly.

Onkel Neal · 10-23-08, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Perhaps give it a trial run and see just how much activity it gets. If it is as dead as say the PT boats section you could move them back to general.

By the way, did you ever have any luck with recovering the old sub sim forums?

Yeah, we can always open a new forum and if it does not have enough interest, merge any threads back into GT.

Most people will only use it when they are upgrading, but it sure is nice to have people like Subman and Global handy then! I'm thinking there will be a fair amount of use for the new forum and this would be a efficient way to channel the expertise of some of the more tech savvy players.

No, have not been able to look into the EZboard forum recovery, it is on some archive server and most threads are visible but when you click them, no post

thanks
Neal

View Poll Results: Should we open a Hardware/Software sub forum?
Yes, that's what this place needs.	38	80.85%
No, I think we can use the Other Naval Games or GT.	5	10.64%
Pat Buchanan	4	8.51%
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10-23-08, 01:44 AM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,289 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Hardware/Software sub forum? Hmmm.... since we have a few threads on computer builds, and since computers are essential to subsim gaming, what do you think about us having a Hardware/Software sub forum? If so, we can put all the non-game specific computer discussions there, people can discuss the PCs they build, they buy, and they need. Questions about hardware requirements for specific games will still go in the particular game forums... for example: How much RAM do I need to run Sub Command will belong in the Sub Command forum. ??? Poll time.

10-23-08, 03:24 AM	#2
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	yes i think good idea __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

10-23-08, 04:15 AM	#3
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	I think its a great idea neal. Just a simple area for the tech gurus to talk about gizmo philosophies. __________________

10-23-08, 04:26 AM	#4
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,786 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	That's a big yes vote Neal! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-23-08, 05:22 AM	#5
NealT Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 2 Meters Below Jimbuna Posts: 1,060 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Sounds like a good place to put all of them into a single location so everyone interested knows where to go quickly...

10-23-08, 06:12 AM	#6
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Sounds great. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

10-23-08, 06:54 AM	#7
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Vista Rules!. Yes sounds good to me.

10-23-08, 07:20 AM	#8
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	It would be less helpful than the current setup as generally only those with problems would visit such a forum section. __________________

10-23-08, 07:27 AM	#9
bert8for3 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,124 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	. __________________

10-23-08, 07:28 AM	#10
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Absolutely! The tech-heads and gurus here help me a lot with computer issues and upgrades, etc. One stop shop for answers would be great. The ever evolving computer makes it hard for one to keep up, however, many brains together makes it that much easier to find answers. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

10-23-08, 07:34 AM	#11
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	Ditto __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

10-23-08, 09:58 AM	#13
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Its a radio ! Oh wrong thread. :p Really I only see the occasional "Help me build a computer", more often I see "Can my computer run xxx " which is easly answered by running that test applet. There is typically a flood of these questions whenever a new version is released but having one thread "Click here to see if you can run xxx" should be able to cover that. But hey if you want to create another forum section, add some workload to yourself and other moderators more power to you. It does appear that there may be some interest. Perhaps give it a trial run and see just how much activity it gets. If it is as dead as say the PT boats section you could move them back to general. By the way, did you ever have any luck with recovering the old sub sim forums?

10-23-08, 09:59 AM	#14
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I don't see enough traffic to warrant it, honestly. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]