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Sifter3000 · 23rd Apr 2009, 13:16

Hello and welcome to the new Custom PC magazine discussion forum.

If you're a regular from custompc.co.uk, I hope you've signed up for a bit-tech forum account - the forums here are home to tens of thousands of modders, hardware and gaming enthusiasts from around the world, and are full of lively and technical discussion.

The forums themsevles run on more modern and advanced software than what the old CPC forums ran on, so while I appreciate they look different to what you're used to, I think you'll soon find that it's a much better user experience

I've also replicated the relevant sticky threads from the old forum, as well as active discussions, and I've given credit to original posters.

If you're a bit-tech regular, first off, thanks for having us! I'm Alex Watson, the Editor of CPC - you've maybe seen me around the forums and of course, writing content for the site and the blog.

This forum replaces the Custom PC forum that was part of the forums on custompc.co.uk. It's for feedback and comments about the Custom PC magazine, and it also contains some useful information for subscribers and on release dates. You're of course more than welcome to get involved in the discussions here.

Enjoy, and once again, I'll urge you to get posting

Rkiver · 23rd Apr 2009, 13:29

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee're Johnny!

/me pokes around the place.

CardJoe · 23rd Apr 2009, 13:34

I hate it, I'm leaving!

Sifter3000 · 23rd Apr 2009, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by CardJoe

I hate it, I'm leaving!

Someone had to say it

Miffers · 23rd Apr 2009, 13:58

8| Here!

Zoon · 23rd Apr 2009, 14:23

Great mag guys, got a cupboard of old issues at home somewhere

I've been lurking on BIT since the very first week kna and Koolvin opened up WAY back when and always thought that from the first mag that CPC was the print version of the BIT website

That was meant as a compliment to both

Mankz · 23rd Apr 2009, 14:54

SUP PEEEEEPS.

von_stylon · 23rd Apr 2009, 15:18

such a shame we loosing the old domain but heres to the future!

Combatus · 23rd Apr 2009, 15:52

I don't think our 'old' forums ever ran this fast.

kenco_uk · 23rd Apr 2009, 15:56

OMG WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO THE FORUMS!

vdbswong · 23rd Apr 2009, 16:09

/signs in.

I'm quite used to... (vBulletin isn't it ?) anyways, this style of forums from other ones i frequent although i still sort of prefer the old forums... probably just because i tend to hate change

... and why are the smilies all blue

0.o

Mankz · 23rd Apr 2009, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdbswong

(vBulletin isn't it ?) And why are the smilies all blue

0.o

Tis vBulletin, and its blue becuase blue pwns.. (actually its becuase Bindi has a fetish for all things blue

)

kenco_uk · 23rd Apr 2009, 16:34

It's actually a subtle shade of bloo.

Bindibadgi · 23rd Apr 2009, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdbswong

/signs in.

I'm quite used to... (vBulletin isn't it ?) anyways, this style of forums from other ones i frequent although i still sort of prefer the old forums... probably just because i tend to hate change

... and why are the smilies all blue

0.o

They've always been blue

saspro · 23rd Apr 2009, 16:46

Am I right in thinking we don't have a PM system on here?

Revolver · 23rd Apr 2009, 16:47

This forum is alot faster than the old one. Sad its still going though.

Oh and blue is so much cooler.

Sifter3000 · 23rd Apr 2009, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by saspro

Am I right in thinking we don't have a PM system on here?

There is a PM system - but you can only get access to it after you've hit 10 posts. This is an anti-spam system - people were signing up and PMing free ipod BS to everyone.

McLovin9091 · 23rd Apr 2009, 16:50

WooHoo my 1st post, How do all?

kenco_uk · 23rd Apr 2009, 16:53

Remember to PM me regarding membership payments, discounts available.

saspro · 23rd Apr 2009, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sifter3000

There is a PM system - but you can only get access to it after you've hit 10 posts. This is an anti-spam system - people were signing up and PMing free ipod BS to everyone.

10 posts and no PM features, or sig options.
Must spam harder

23rd Apr 2009, 13:16	#1
Sifter3000 Editor @ CPC bit-tech Staff Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The South Sea Bubble Posts: 763	Welcome to our new forum! Hello and welcome to the new Custom PC magazine discussion forum. If you're a regular from custompc.co.uk, I hope you've signed up for a bit-tech forum account - the forums here are home to tens of thousands of modders, hardware and gaming enthusiasts from around the world, and are full of lively and technical discussion. The forums themsevles run on more modern and advanced software than what the old CPC forums ran on, so while I appreciate they look different to what you're used to, I think you'll soon find that it's a much better user experience I've also replicated the relevant sticky threads from the old forum, as well as active discussions, and I've given credit to original posters. If you're a bit-tech regular, first off, thanks for having us! I'm Alex Watson, the Editor of CPC - you've maybe seen me around the forums and of course, writing content for the site and the blog. This forum replaces the Custom PC forum that was part of the forums on custompc.co.uk. It's for feedback and comments about the Custom PC magazine, and it also contains some useful information for subscribers and on release dates. You're of course more than welcome to get involved in the discussions here. Enjoy, and once again, I'll urge you to get posting __________________ Alex Watson. CPC and bit-tech. My weblog is The Wired Jester. Photos on Flickr.

23rd Apr 2009, 13:34	#3
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,988	I hate it, I'm leaving! __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

23rd Apr 2009, 14:23	#6
Zoon Ultramodder Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Somewhere near a dremel in the southwest Posts: 1,052	Great mag guys, got a cupboard of old issues at home somewhere I've been lurking on BIT since the very first week kna and Koolvin opened up WAY back when and always thought that from the first mag that CPC was the print version of the BIT website That was meant as a compliment to both __________________ My life summarised I'm really good at getting an idea, buying some stuff, then giving up Boredom + biscuit tins + speakers = erm? - Deco-ITX - Project Shiny ITX Shuttle - Dragon Etch Window - Bread Bin PC For Sale: Radeon HD3870, hard drives, 480w modular PSU, 8port switches, 24port man switch

23rd Apr 2009, 15:52	#9
Combatus Custom PC/Bit-tech - Antony Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Watford, UK Posts: 278	I don't think our 'old' forums ever ran this fast. __________________ Mod of the Month October09 is here! \| my Blog \| my Flickr \| Cool Modding Stuff Last edited by Combatus; 23rd Apr 2009 at 16:11.

23rd Apr 2009, 15:56	#10
kenco_uk I feel your presents. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 6,309	OMG WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO THE FORUMS! __________________ MSI X58M - i7 920 4Ghz - 6GB Corsair - GTX260 648/2520 ::: Vote for bit-tech T - theevilelephant - "it sounded like bouncing around on a pogo stick, screaming in chinese while occasionally throwing a cat at a door."

23rd Apr 2009, 13:29	#2
Rkiver Cybernetic Spine Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 664	Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee're Johnny! /me pokes around the place.

23rd Apr 2009, 13:58	#5
Miffers CPC Refugee Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 63	8\| Here!

23rd Apr 2009, 15:18	#8
von_stylon uber micro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 10	such a shame we loosing the old domain but heres to the future!

23rd Apr 2009, 16:09	#11
vdbswong It's a Hedgehod Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Durham, UK Posts: 3,526	/signs in. I'm quite used to... (vBulletin isn't it ?) anyways, this style of forums from other ones i frequent although i still sort of prefer the old forums... probably just because i tend to hate change ... and why are the smilies all blue 0.o

23rd Apr 2009, 16:34	#13
kenco_uk I feel your presents. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 6,309	It's actually a subtle shade of bloo. __________________ MSI X58M - i7 920 4Ghz - 6GB Corsair - GTX260 648/2520 ::: Vote for bit-tech T - theevilelephant - "it sounded like bouncing around on a pogo stick, screaming in chinese while occasionally throwing a cat at a door."

23rd Apr 2009, 16:46	#15
saspro former cpchimp captain Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 5,979	Am I right in thinking we don't have a PM system on here?

23rd Apr 2009, 16:47	#16
Revolver What's a Dremel? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 4	This forum is alot faster than the old one. Sad its still going though. Oh and blue is so much cooler.

23rd Apr 2009, 16:50	#18
McLovin9091 I Have used a Dremel Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cyprus Posts: 35	WooHoo my 1st post, How do all?

23rd Apr 2009, 16:53	#19
kenco_uk I feel your presents. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 6,309	Remember to PM me regarding membership payments, discounts available. __________________ MSI X58M - i7 920 4Ghz - 6GB Corsair - GTX260 648/2520 ::: Vote for bit-tech T - theevilelephant - "it sounded like bouncing around on a pogo stick, screaming in chinese while occasionally throwing a cat at a door."