So what's the point of this forum?

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06-17-2003, 02:50 AM
Ignitionator

So what's the point of this forum?

General Hardware isn't enough? :confused:
06-17-2003, 12:51 PM
stereosteve99

Gneral hardware isn't enough. When you have a great site that is supposed to be "SharkyExtreme", no it isn't. That's just like going to a performace race super sport motorcycle's forum, and having general upgrades. These need to be broken down. It makes it easier for the users and is highly better for organization.
06-17-2003, 12:53 PM
Ignitionator

Yeah, I guess I see your point. Let's have an AMD forum and an Intel Forum. And then specific motherboard brand name forums :)
06-17-2003, 12:58 PM
Mr Cherry

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Originally posted by Ignitionator
Yeah, I guess I see your point. Let's have an AMD forum and an Intel Forum. And then specific motherboard brand name forums :)

I see nothing wrong with making a forum about storage and media, it would be different if they made Brand Name forums.
06-17-2003, 01:15 PM
KommisMar

You'd be surprised, a lot of people have actually been waiting for this one.
06-17-2003, 02:00 PM
imayoda

What is General Hardware supposed to be for now, the "What do you think about my new rig" threads? Mice and keyboards discussion? :)
06-17-2003, 02:07 PM
Colossus

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Originally posted by Ignitionator
Yeah, I guess I see your point. Let's have an AMD forum and an Intel Forum. And then specific motherboard brand name forums :)

I would like an ATI and nVidia forum :) :D
06-17-2003, 02:15 PM
Royal Oaks

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Originally posted by imayoda
What is General Hardware supposed to be for now, the "What do you think about my new rig" threads? Mice and keyboards discussion? :)

You can post anything you want in there. Just because you OC'd your chip to a certain speed doesn't mean you have to post it in the OC'ing section. General Hardware is the Kingdom (so to speak) of the forum. Everything else is just like a Phylum. Basically Gen Hardware is basically a place for the n00bs to learn how things work here first. Then once they are done with the help me build my system threads, they can contribute in other areas. It's like the test everyone has to pass before contributing to other forums. :) The most common thread in there is still the system check stuff. I do agree though, with the HDD stuff in here it might take a hit. However, it is better because then we have stuff sorted very easily.

Also, a seperate OCing forum for AMD and Intel would be awesome. It would eliminate the flame wars, and things would run much smoother (IMO). All I know is I remember a mod saying that this would never happen so I guess it's just wishful thinking. :)
06-17-2003, 04:10 PM
Sandro

Great idea. I think this has been needed for quite some time.

So, aside from general hardware, where do memory-related topics go?
06-17-2003, 05:47 PM
richardginn

Well this is a nice idea. I will try to help people out in this forum as much as possible.
06-17-2003, 11:14 PM
gateways_rule

Great move sharkys! I have always wanted a forum like this. :)
06-17-2003, 11:57 PM
Ignitionator

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Originally posted by Colossus

I would like an ATI and nVidia forum :) :D

Oh I 2nd that! :D
06-18-2003, 11:58 AM
Ashpool

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Originally posted by a few guys
I want AMD/Intel and ATi/nVidia seperate

You don't want to know how many times people have been denied for this.
06-18-2003, 08:30 PM
vertices

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Originally posted by Ashpool

You don't want to know how many times people have been denied for this.

I don't see why it's such a big deal. Almost every other forum has intel and AMD separated. I prefer them separated.
06-25-2003, 10:44 AM
CaTaLyST

I would not expect to have too many more forums. I doubt that I would ever go with those brand name based forums. Having both types of users in the same forum, keeps everyone on top of their game, because they are constantly trying to out do each other. The result is that it keeps all more informed, though it is at the cost of a few heated debates.