Grumble, grumble.

[logansrogue]

Tired. This post will be in point form.

• I've spent the last two days trying to fix my Sims. I accidentally wiped out my beautiful downloads with a re-install. Now I've got a few meshes to go before I'm at the point I was before. I really want some elegant but funky separates, but it doesn't seem anybody MAKES those. It's all couture full outfits. Fuck it!



• I've discovered the joy of Sims accessories. I've bedecked my Martha in funky earrings and necklaces. Lookin' good, sweetie! :D



• Don't ever pay for subscriber or paysite content again. I've been able to fill my computer with stuff, both pay and free content, thanks to http://paysites.mustbedestroyed.com The Pirates are a bunch of fucking HEROES. Oh, and don't go crazy on Peggy meshes unless you have a fast computer.



• Speaking of which - my puter, it doth suck. What's a good CPU to have these days? I have ... an ACPI processor thingo? I don't know. I don't know what the hell is running on this thing. Scotty says that it's probably the CPU that makes the computer so slow, particularly with the games. We have a quarter of the main drive free and it STILL drags its arse. The Sims takes like five to ten minutes to load, man! It takes me an hour to get started with all the shit! What are we going to do when Spore comes out? We need a new CPU. It's my birthday wish this year (last year was the extra RAM so now I'm running on a gig of it - I want more though. Bigger is better, hwah!). Are they expensive? Are they hard to change? Mum and Paul are very good with computers and can change things. I just want a normal speed computer. And to be able to run Photoshop CS2 without this thing pissing its pants!



• I've done nothing and I feel totally useless. Like I'm wasting time. But at the same time I'm in this really weird mode where I can't face working on anything. Like my brain has had a melt-down and all I want right now is to relax and have space to enjoy myself. I don't know WHY, and it's wasting time cause I'm not going to have this free time forever. Probably doesn't help that I've had the WORST gut cramps for two days and whenever I eat I'm in agony. Fucking periods. I'm bloated as a dead whale.



• Oh, and WAY TO NOT PAY ME, Centrewank! You guys can expect to hear from me tomorrow. Seriously.



• I really really really really want Sims Pets and Sims Seasons. Cause dude - it RAINS! It snows! And your dog PLAYS IN THE RAIN! I could download it, but I don't think I have the CPU power to handle that many EPs. *sigh*

Comments

[rhyana.livejournal.com]

well, I was going to suggest defragging the drive, that'll get rid of some the excess junk that floats around and will eat away at performance.

As for CPUs, they can be expensive, but if you shop around long enough you might find one that meets your needs. The main reason why I didn't build my own computer last year was the CPU/motherboard. OK, mom talked me out of it because she said she couldn't see me putting one together even though I had at that point changed out a power unit, RAM and two drives. But I did research the crap out of it.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

Oh, I've defragged. We fixed the registries. I've done so fucking much to this thing and it still takes time to load simple explorer windows - I get the little torch all the time. And it takes so long to start up in the morning. I've had it, I've seriously had it, man.

[rhyana.livejournal.com]

okay, how old is the computer? have you gone the spyware-checking route? the ram you just got for your birthday, what kind was it? what kind of processor do you have now?

here's what I know off the top of my head -- if the computer is fairly new, then you may get away with just getting a new processor. if not, you may have to get a new motherboard as well. you'll have to know the dimensions of your case in order to make sure the new board will fit. if you get a fast board/processor, you will need to upgrade the power source (there are websites out there that calculate the wattage to what you actually put into the computer) and probably the fan as well.

most boards are ps/2 or usb cable based, so you'll have to make sure your printer, scanner, monitor, et al, will plug in (i had to get a new printer).

in other words, you can do this rather cheaply, but with the added cost it could be a pain.

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

It's about ten years old. I'm on top of the spyware situation. We have two anti-spyware programmes in this thing.

I have no idea what kind of RAM it was. 512k to match what's already in there, so I have a gig of RAM.

My brother has said all you've said on what I need to do. It's a grim prognosis as I'm absolutely broke and I couldn't afford a new motherboard.

He suggested reinstalling XP, as it needs it every now and again. This would be a monumental undertaking as there are years and years of files on this thing that would need moving. Not all of them are even mine. I don't even know where I'd PUT this stuff. On my 350 gig drive maybe, but unfortunately it takes forever for files to be moved, and I have to make sure they're moved properly.

It's a headache and I can't bear to think about it right now. The financial burden of this computer is always brought right down on me, even though it's a communal computer and *everyone* uses it. So frustrating. Just makes me want to cry.

[rhyana.livejournal.com]

*hugs* sorry about it. perhaps someone else has a better suggestion.

[asweetdownfall.livejournal.com]

*huggles*

Ha. Centrewank. (Don't ask me why I'm laughing. :D)

[gracie-in-greek.livejournal.com]

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

*kisses*

[azinazelle.livejournal.com]

I've done nothing and I feel totally useless.

Please try not to get too down on yourself. I sometimes get this way (being unemployed) but I probably should enjoy this time off as well as I finally get to do the things I've always wanted to do (writing, websites and video editing) rather than what I forced myself to do for a paycheck. Now if only I could love what I'm doing and get a paycheck. :/