Are you a computer geek ? - Blu-ray Forum

pentatonic · 03-27-2010, 04:49 PM

Are you the type to upgrade your pc as new technologies come out or are you happy just to own a pc that runs your apps.

As for myself I used to game alot and kept my pc up to date all the time. Now I'm happy with my rig just as is, last upgrade was just my graphics card, been running my q6600 since they came out.

So which type are you ?

Polygon · 03-27-2010, 04:53 PM

There are a lot of different things I do with my computers. I guess you could call me a geek even though I don't fit the stereotype.

MaCruz · 03-27-2010, 05:00 PM

I like to have the latest stuff available but I realized an old laptop is still good enough to get the job done for me. Since I spend most of my internet time at work, I decided that it's not necessary to upgrade my 7 year old Sony Vaio laptop.

Hammie · 03-27-2010, 05:52 PM

I used to want/need the latest and greatest in computer power. Lately, however, I don't do much more than surf the web or process my photography so the top of the line super powerful computer is not needed anymore.

I rarely test software or other networks anymore, so I'm quite happy with what I have. Although a nice new MBP would be nice to have.

DJ Manyak · 03-27-2010, 06:59 PM

damn i thought this thread was gonna be about me

P@t_Mtl · 03-27-2010, 07:07 PM

I am a geek, nerd wrap into one single nice package. Been one since my school days and I have no plan on changing now

Geek and proud of it!!!

pentatonic · 03-27-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I am a geek, nerd wrap into one single nice package. Been one since my school days and I have no plan on changing now

Geek and proud of it!!!

By the way I'm in Mtl also and my name is also Pat, cool isn't it

P@t_Mtl · 03-27-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pentatonic

By the way I'm in Mtl also and my name is also Pat, cool isn't it

Depending on your age, it's not surprising...I think for a period of 10 years between 1965 to the mid 70's every other boy born in Montreal was call Patrick

There was 9 of us in my highschool graduation year alone and it was a class of only 91 students.

PrivatePixel · 03-27-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pentatonic

Are you the type to upgrade your pc as new technologies come out or are you happy just to own a pc that runs your apps.

I would like a new video card, even though I don't game as much on the PC platform as I once did. The performance numbers of the newly-introduced GTX 470 has made my decision a bit more difficult.

I'd love to run a Core i5 on my primary PC, but since I don't game, the upgrade would be pointless. So, to answer the question, I would say the latter, though I do stay informed on emerging technologies because I work in IT.

JonD7 · 03-27-2010, 11:26 PM

I think I'm kind of a newb geek, PC wise.

As long as my PC can run all of my apps, I'm happy... I don't really care if my PC isn't the most powerful of the lot, I just want it to last me a few years.

Loving my new PC by the way, I hadn't played any PC games since 04... ah, it feels good getting back into it.

ThaiTeaGal · 03-28-2010, 05:51 AM

I'm not a computer geek. I'm happy with what I have now.

jdub · 03-29-2010, 05:34 PM

Im a systems administrator, so yes I know a ton about computers but I wouldn't call myself a geek. I didn't even have a computer b4 I got into the business. I would say I am more of an audio, gadget geek in general..

brettallica · 03-29-2010, 06:27 PM

I'm a gadget geek in general, and computers is just one of the media that fits in there. I don't have the disposable income to buy the latest and greatest computer gizmo when it comes to market, although that would be cool. The downside to staying computer-current is you usually need to completely rebuild a computer whenever you make a significant upgrade or jump into some new hardware, and when you do that, that usually means inconveniencing others in the household who use that computer...definitely a "tread lightly" subject at my house! Any time something techy and new comes in, it's like we have to have a training course on how to use it.

I'm the go-to tech nerd at work, and included in that is support for the network, supporting each employee's computer (Mac and PC), random "why is my cell phone not sending message?" questions...basically everything. My title isn't even remotely related to tech support, but I'm pretty certain I could walk into a tech support job and do just fine.

03-27-2010, 04:49 PM	#1
pentatonic Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:570 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:158	Are you a computer geek ? Are you the type to upgrade your pc as new technologies come out or are you happy just to own a pc that runs your apps. As for myself I used to game alot and kept my pc up to date all the time. Now I'm happy with my rig just as is, last upgrade was just my graphics card, been running my q6600 since they came out. So which type are you ?

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03-27-2010, 04:53 PM	#2
Polygon Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Utah Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:140 DVD collection:672 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:2	There are a lot of different things I do with my computers. I guess you could call me a geek even though I don't fit the stereotype.

03-27-2010, 05:00 PM	#3
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I like to have the latest stuff available but I realized an old laptop is still good enough to get the job done for me. Since I spend most of my internet time at work, I decided that it's not necessary to upgrade my 7 year old Sony Vaio laptop.

03-27-2010, 05:52 PM	#4
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I used to want/need the latest and greatest in computer power. Lately, however, I don't do much more than surf the web or process my photography so the top of the line super powerful computer is not needed anymore. I rarely test software or other networks anymore, so I'm quite happy with what I have. Although a nice new MBP would be nice to have.

03-27-2010, 06:59 PM	#5
DJ Manyak Banned Member since:Jan 2010 Trading Score:45	damn i thought this thread was gonna be about me

03-27-2010, 07:07 PM	#6
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I am a geek, nerd wrap into one single nice package. Been one since my school days and I have no plan on changing now Geek and proud of it!!!

03-27-2010, 11:26 PM	#10
JonD7 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Cali 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:251	I think I'm kind of a newb geek, PC wise. As long as my PC can run all of my apps, I'm happy... I don't really care if my PC isn't the most powerful of the lot, I just want it to last me a few years. Loving my new PC by the way, I hadn't played any PC games since 04... ah, it feels good getting back into it.

03-28-2010, 05:51 AM	#11
ThaiTeaGal Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Orange, CA Blu-ray collection:30	I'm not a computer geek. I'm happy with what I have now.

03-29-2010, 05:34 PM	#12
jdub Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Im a systems administrator, so yes I know a ton about computers but I wouldn't call myself a geek. I didn't even have a computer b4 I got into the business. I would say I am more of an audio, gadget geek in general..

03-29-2010, 06:27 PM	#13
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	I'm a gadget geek in general, and computers is just one of the media that fits in there. I don't have the disposable income to buy the latest and greatest computer gizmo when it comes to market, although that would be cool. The downside to staying computer-current is you usually need to completely rebuild a computer whenever you make a significant upgrade or jump into some new hardware, and when you do that, that usually means inconveniencing others in the household who use that computer...definitely a "tread lightly" subject at my house! Any time something techy and new comes in, it's like we have to have a training course on how to use it. I'm the go-to tech nerd at work, and included in that is support for the network, supporting each employee's computer (Mac and PC), random "why is my cell phone not sending message?" questions...basically everything. My title isn't even remotely related to tech support, but I'm pretty certain I could walk into a tech support job and do just fine.

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