Help Me :'(

BirdyBirdy Join Date: 2003-05-29 Member: 16825Members, Constellation
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<div class="IPBDescription">Comp is borky borky, need stuff to do.</div> Hey,

My comp doesn't wanna start anymore and i don't have any spare parts i could use. I'm almost 100% sure it's the PSU so i'll just let my bro look at it.

Ok, so now i'm sitting here behind a 'Dark Age' comp trying to play ns at 10 fps. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

I need some games/stuff to do that doesn't require much comp power.
May it be new movies, funny web comics or anything that keeps me busy for awhile, thanks.
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  • DiscoZombieDiscoZombie Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18951Members
    I feel your pain <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' /><!--endemo--> any older, non-resource-hogging games laying around you'd like to play through again? could always rummage through the bargain bin for $5 old games at your local software shoppe...

    there's plenty of the usual shockwave anim sites... strongbad email, rathergood.com, weebls-stuff.com, weebl and bob, joecartoon.com, oddtodd.com, that's all that's comin' to me off the top of my head... look back for the old thread of cool websites from a few months ago...

    play some old Civilization or Star Control or some other classics to keep you busy...

    hope yer puter gets fixed...

    also, did you just get vet status, or did I just not notice before? grats if it's new :>
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  • chis1chis1 Join Date: 2004-01-13 Member: 25281Members
    Computer broken

    a geeks worst nightmare <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    /me fails teh pain

    although i have two awesome gaming computers in my room <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    and my laptop is pretty decent for gaming n all
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  • BirdyBirdy Join Date: 2003-05-29 Member: 16825Members, Constellation
    Thanks, i'll check those out <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    Vet status is pretty old and very non important lol.
    I'm glad consty overwrites it.

    And yeh, compy borky sucks.. alot <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • esunaesuna Rock Bottom Join Date: 2003-04-03 Member: 15175Members, Constellation
    Do what im doing, just play old games! I just digged out Baldur's Gate 2 recently and bought Starcraft, both of which have been keeping me entertained. Go out and buy an old game or two on budget. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • BirdyBirdy Join Date: 2003-05-29 Member: 16825Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-esuna+Mar 18 2004, 02:36 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (esuna @ Mar 18 2004, 02:36 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Do what im doing, just play old games! I just digged out Baldur's Gate 2 recently and bought Starcraft, both of which have been keeping me entertained. Go out and buy an old game or two on budget. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    But..but.. i'm saving for the almighty comp of doom! <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    I got starcraft though. ^^

    *zergs esuna with... overlords*
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  • esunaesuna Rock Bottom Join Date: 2003-04-03 Member: 15175Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-Birdy+Mar 18 2004, 01:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Birdy @ Mar 18 2004, 01:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-esuna+Mar 18 2004, 02:36 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (esuna @ Mar 18 2004, 02:36 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Do what im doing, just play old games! I just digged out Baldur's Gate 2 recently and bought Starcraft, both of which have been keeping me entertained. Go out and buy an old game or two on budget. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    But..but.. i'm saving for the almighty comp of doom! <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    I got starcraft though. ^^

    *zergs esuna with... overlords* <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    OMG ZERG RUSH KEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKE ^________________________________^
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  • twoflowtwoflow Singing Drunk Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 1950Members, Constellation
    Read a book.
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    well I personally have spares of everything you could find in a PC so that's not a problem.

    only, if your pc doesn't start, there's either the PSU or the motherboard that are broken.

    Try:

    -Getting your other motherboard on that PSU and try to turn that on (unscrew PSU for easier manipulation, and bring it to the other PC)

    If the pc starts up, the PSU isn't the problem. If it doesn't, the PSU is dead.

    Else, bring a working PSU from your working computer to the (possibly broken)motherboard and try the test again. If it doesn't start up, the motherboard is dead.


    Anyway, how old is the computer?

    Try surfing around, watching a few movies, go out a bit (yes that place exists <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->) or play older games. I'd go with Starcraft, for a good and non-res hogging game.
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  • ZaphodZaphod Join Date: 2003-12-30 Member: 24882Members
    ! Star Control! Man I miss that game...

    How old we talking here? Grab yourself a copy of Lemmings, that will keep you occupied for hours.
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  • JezpuhJezpuh Join Date: 2003-04-03 Member: 15157Banned
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    Get some movies (su <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->). Works with me.
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  • GrillkohleGrillkohle Join Date: 2003-12-23 Member: 24695Members, Constellation
    edited March 2004
    <!--QuoteBegin-JezPuh+Mar 18 2004, 02:26 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (JezPuh @ Mar 18 2004, 02:26 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <b>Download</b> some movies<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • DragonMechDragonMech Join Date: 2003-09-19 Member: 21023Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    Dragon_Mech's list of old games that are good ones:

    1) Fallout 1 & 2. Classic RPGs that can give you months of enjoyment, with incredible replay value. You can probably get them both for 10$ or less.
    2) Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator. A unique game with an amazing storyline and great gameplay. It'll keep you busy for months if you get into it - which should happen in 10 minutes or so.
    3) Scorched Planet. You have a tank that can transform into a plane, and plenty of aliens to shoot at. Good Stuff™!
    4) The Wheel of Time. A must-play for Robert Jordan fans.
    5) Might & Magic. A long series of games. All of them are huge games, sort of like D&D without all the dice rolling. I played M&M VI the most - it kept me busy for months. Plus, it has HUGE replay value.
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  • JezpuhJezpuh Join Date: 2003-04-03 Member: 15157Banned
    <!--QuoteBegin-Grillkohle+Mar 18 2004, 09:29 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Grillkohle @ Mar 18 2004, 09:29 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-JezPuh+Mar 18 2004, 02:26 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (JezPuh @ Mar 18 2004, 02:26 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <b>Download</b> some movies<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Shhh, I meant <u>watch</u>. I really did.
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  • ThansalThansal The New Scum Join Date: 2002-08-22 Member: 1215Members, Constellation
    <a href='http://www.dilbert.com/' target='_blank'>http://www.dilbert.com/</a>
    <a href='http://www.somethingpositive.net/' target='_blank'>http://www.somethingpositive.net/</a>
    <a href='http://www.queenofwands.net/' target='_blank'>http://www.queenofwands.net/</a>
    <a href='http://www.cheshire-grin.net/' target='_blank'>http://www.cheshire-grin.net/</a>
    <a href='http://underpower.non-essential.com/' target='_blank'>http://underpower.non-essential.com/</a>
    <a href='http://www.machall.com/' target='_blank'>http://www.machall.com/</a>
    <a href='http://www.megatokyo.com/' target='_blank'>http://www.megatokyo.com/</a>
    <a href='http://www.dorktower.com/' target='_blank'>http://www.dorktower.com/</a>
    <a href='http://www.kenzerco.com/periodicals/kodt/kodtonline_current.php' target='_blank'>http://www.kenzerco.com/periodicals/kodt/k...ine_current.php</a>

    read, enjoy.


    the other thing to do is head over to some of the flash games sites and play a few:
    www.popcap.com (everything here is rather good)
    <a href='http://www.miniclip.com' target='_blank'>http://www.miniclip.com</a> (Heli Attack 2, fruit smash, err, yah those are the ones I know)

    AND READ!!!!

    /me goes and folows advice.... ramen + book = good time before class
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  • HawkeyeHawkeye Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1855Members
    <a href='http://www.classicgaming.com/starcontrol/timewarp/' target='_blank'>Modern Star control game</a>

    <a href='http://www.astalavista.com//data/winxptweakguide.htm' target='_blank'>Win XP tweak guide</a> (very nice for making your computer run faster)
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  • DragonMechDragonMech Join Date: 2003-09-19 Member: 21023Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    I can't believe I forgot this. It should give you 5+ hour of laughs.

    <span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'><b><a href='http://www.nuklearpower.com/' target='_blank'>MORE POWAR!</a></b></span>
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  • CyndaneCyndane Join Date: 2003-11-15 Member: 22913Members
    Umm.. WoT uses the Unreal engine.. and that isn't all that "non resource hogging" at least last time I checked.

    Starcraft, good one.
    Jedi knight (classic 98 pwner)
    Umm... All the sim games especially the orginal SimCity and SimCity 2000 :-)
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