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by Watchman
Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Pc upgrade
Replies: 3
Views: 3295

Hi Fabian,

I am going to move this to the "Main Lobby / General Discussions" forum where it should get more views.

Welcome to Hiarcs Forums!

Rob
by Watchman
Fri May 13, 2016 12:20 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Problems with Genius machine
Replies: 27
Views: 8873

I believe the masterclass is correct in his reading of this issue - in the case of an unregulated power supply. Greg (fourthirty) posted the adapter specs: 5volts @ 0.6Amps. If the power supply was of the regulated typed of the right voltage and polarity, then there shouldn't be a problem afaik. But...
by Watchman
Wed May 11, 2016 12:04 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Chess on TV and in Films
Replies: 51
Views: 11058

Re: Chess on TV and in Films

There is an episode of Columbo where Chess is featured. Can anyone think of any other TV Dramas or films where it does? I actually remember that one. I reckon you are thinking of this episode, The Most Dangerous Match (terrible quality but... there it is) A short clip from Quincy ME- The Cutting Ed...
by Watchman
Mon Feb 01, 2016 2:56 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Countrywide Computers
Replies: 18
Views: 5079

Well at least this as proved that the browser add on AdBlock does work and if i turn it off i can also see the problem and no the link was not suitable. WispaBar i think you owe Steve an apology he did no more then any other mod would have done. I see comments that i refer to have been removed now ...
by Watchman
Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Another Day without MG....
Replies: 35
Views: 6460

Hey Fern, I pulled the below quote from a person's post regarding another product coming from Croatia in this case (at a flight sim forum): spent a full week in Customs at JFK. On Monday, the status reverted from "handled by customs - missing, incorrect, incomplete or illegible export documents...
by Watchman
Sat Apr 18, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: Programming Discussions
Topic: how much cost to create powerful chess machine ?
Replies: 12
Views: 19342

watchman...your not talking about my post are you?My post is not 5 years old, Yes vaporizer, I am talking about your post, because you made the statement: If i was to ask him to build me a 12 core system,i'm certain he could do it for no more than 3,000-3500...not 7000+as I see above. The "not...
by Watchman
Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:22 pm
Forum: Programming Discussions
Topic: how much cost to create powerful chess machine ?
Replies: 12
Views: 19342

vaporizer wrote:All those expensive prices above depend upon one's "computer connections"or not.
It also depends on the year. That above post you reference is nearly five (5) years old...

No idea what prices would be today.
by Watchman
Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: HIARCS Customer Support & Announcements
Topic: Praise for Hiarcs
Replies: 16
Views: 38669

KingOfJungle wrote:Unbelievable! Really I could not believe my eyes.

Alright you big ape... a little music to soothe you...


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2uD0tCkVAo[/youtube]
by Watchman
Sun Oct 19, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: How fast is your internet?
Replies: 22
Views: 6332

Harvey Williamson wrote:I tried it again at work:

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Well, I know where I am going to live now...

Packing up my things atm Regards,
by Watchman
Thu Oct 16, 2014 5:03 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: How fast is your internet?
Replies: 22
Views: 6332

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Midwest U.S.

Comcast Cable getting better... ping not so hot but...
by Watchman
Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Comments on the Revelation II dedicated chess computer
Replies: 496
Views: 132902

chesspcmac wrote:SJE, who is that guy in your AVATAR?
Oh that's easy...

RoboCop... :lol:


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by Watchman
Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:04 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Comments on the Revelation II dedicated chess computer
Replies: 496
Views: 132902

i of course read your posts and trust 100% what you wrote but i also like to ... Verify Regards Steve :P Slightly OT (but who cares :lol: ) I knew that saying was attrib'd to Ronnie Reagan... but I enjoyed seeing it so much I decided just to wiki it. Wiki says it is a Russian proverb -- which I fou...
by Watchman
Mon Dec 09, 2013 11:31 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: DGT Venus piece set before/after
Replies: 9
Views: 3060

sje wrote: Are Americans really that lazy? Do they consider woodcraft to be undignified?
I think for the type of woodcraft you are referring to has less to do with work ethic and more to do with ROI.
by Watchman
Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: DGT Venus piece set before/after
Replies: 9
Views: 3060

With about a $200 price gap... I was just trying to make a joke. :P
by Watchman
Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:40 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: DGT Venus piece set before/after
Replies: 9
Views: 3060

Re: DGT Venus piece set before/after

sje wrote: If there's any difference aside from the hidden magic, then I can't see it.
VAT.