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KidMod-Southpaw · 27th Dec 2012, 23:44

Noticed another little thing that's been happening for the last week and a half or so. When the forum clock strikes midnight or soon after, the servers suddenly become busy for 20- 40 minutes. Always at this time. Can anyone answer my silly little question?

Kid

Silver51 · 28th Dec 2012, 00:09

It's probably that the automatic forum backup scripts are set to run at midnight.

TheDodoKiller · 28th Dec 2012, 00:12

It happens to me too, and I've allways assumed it's just some sort of backup. I'll often then decide it's time to go to bed.

And then forget that, and watch a few youtube videos.

Then come back on here for another hour.

Unicorn · 28th Dec 2012, 00:20

This has been happening for more than the last couple of weeks, it's been happening for at least a couple of years. Trying to post between ~00:20 and ~00:40 always seems to throw the error for me, although that window may increase constantly with the size of the database it's backing up.

October · 28th Dec 2012, 07:20

For some reason it's been 0020 when I decide to dander over here almost every night for the last few weeks... My brain is synced to come here the one time of the day I can't do anything

lp rob1 · 28th Dec 2012, 10:46

Well the forum is currently archiving threads from 2002, so no wonder that the database backup takes a while.

Krikkit · 28th Dec 2012, 11:02

3GB or so obviously taxes it.

Mankz · 28th Dec 2012, 11:05

It's because we're teh most uber 1337 site on teh interwebz guys!!11!1!!!1 lol XD JK

KidMod-Southpaw · 28th Dec 2012, 15:39

Lulz. Thought it would be a backup as so. Just curious. Thanks guys.

IvanIvanovich · 28th Dec 2012, 16:48

I've been noticing this for a very very long time, but for me the timing is much less opportune occurring from 18:00-18:30 about my time the forum is pretty much inaccessible.

Evolutionsic · 28th Dec 2012, 17:10

And it always happens when you've got an idea for a epic thread (or think you do) haha

Unicorn · 28th Dec 2012, 19:50

So you're in a part of the USA that is 6 hours behind us? That would make sense.

fuus · 29th Dec 2012, 23:11

Was much quicker today; only 10 mins

theshadow2001 · 30th Dec 2012, 05:12

I can't help but think that if it was changed from 00:00 to something like 03:00 or something it would be less intrusive.

fuus · 30th Dec 2012, 10:34

More intrusive for our American cousins though!

KidMod-Southpaw · 30th Dec 2012, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuus

More intrusive for our American cousins though!

So we're just taking Geekhack logic and reversing it.

I kid, I'll always prefer US ANSI.

theshadow2001 · 30th Dec 2012, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuus

More intrusive for our American cousins though!

Well isn't having it at 00:00 (or there about) just as intrusive for Americans? That would put it around 16:00 to 19:00 for them. Depending on where they are.

fuus · 30th Dec 2012, 19:11

I'd prefer the downtime at 16:00 when I'm at work, than 19:00, but meh!

theshadow2001 · 30th Dec 2012, 19:17

Well its a good thing your not living in New York then!

fuus · 30th Dec 2012, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by KidMod-Southpaw

I kid

Haaa.

27th Dec 2012, 23:44	#1
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TheDodoKiller Getutech, Eh? What's that? Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North London Posts: 449	It happens to me too, and I've allways assumed it's just some sort of backup. I'll often then decide it's time to go to bed. And then forget that, and watch a few youtube videos. Then come back on here for another hour. __________________ - AMD 1090T OC'd at 3.6 Ghz - Asus Crosshair IV Formula - Reference Asus 6950/70 - Silverstone FT02 B-W - Kingston HyperX 3K 128GB SSD - Samsung F3 1TB - Kingston HyperX 1600 Ram 4GB - Coolermaster V8 -

28th Dec 2012, 00:20	#4
Unicorn Uniform November India Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 9,905	This has been happening for more than the last couple of weeks, it's been happening for at least a couple of years. Trying to post between ~00:20 and ~00:40 always seems to throw the error for me, although that window may increase constantly with the size of the database it's backing up. __________________ \|F@H Rack Farm Project\|†\|Server & Network Overhaul Project\|†\|Celica GT4 Project [PLANNING]\| Email

28th Dec 2012, 07:20	#5
October Mariachi Style Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greenisland Posts: 2,270	For some reason it's been 0020 when I decide to dander over here almost every night for the last few weeks... My brain is synced to come here the one time of the day I can't do anything __________________ VIMEO FLICKR

28th Dec 2012, 10:46	#6
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28th Dec 2012, 00:09	#2
Silver51 I cast flare! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,645	It's probably that the automatic forum backup scripts are set to run at midnight.

28th Dec 2012, 11:02	#7
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28th Dec 2012, 11:05	#8
Mankz ________ Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,522	It's because we're teh most uber 1337 site on teh interwebz guys!!11!1!!!1 lol XD JK

28th Dec 2012, 15:39	#9
KidMod-Southpaw Making You Feel Old Since 2010 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wigan Posts: 10,070	Lulz. Thought it would be a backup as so. Just curious. Thanks guys. __________________ Project Logs: Refraction - Steampunk Flash Drive Silverstone PS07 - Asus M4A88TD M EVO - AMD X6 1055T - Asus 7790 Cu 1GB - 8GB Corsair Vengeance - Xonar DG - M4 128GB - Frio - Antec 650W - Dell U2312HM X2 - Poker MX Red - Sennheiser HD 598 - IcyBox3219 (WD Red 1TB X2) "The fear in my eyes when my lass almost opened contacts, and with the name Alessandro, yours comes up very near the top." - Blazza181

28th Dec 2012, 16:48	#10
IvanIvanovich будет глотать вашу душу. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,804	I've been noticing this for a very very long time, but for me the timing is much less opportune occurring from 18:00-18:30 about my time the forum is pretty much inaccessible. __________________ [end of line] intel i5-750 \| evga p55 sli \| 8gb mushkin blackline \| evga gtx670 \| 240gb mushkin chronos dx \| creative titanium hd \| mushkin 580w \| gh60 custom \| logitech mx revolution \| achieva shimian qh270

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28th Dec 2012, 19:50	#12
Unicorn Uniform November India Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 9,905	So you're in a part of the USA that is 6 hours behind us? That would make sense. __________________ \|F@H Rack Farm Project\|†\|Server & Network Overhaul Project\|†\|Celica GT4 Project [PLANNING]\| Email

29th Dec 2012, 23:11	#13
fuus Confessed Rep Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,976	Was much quicker today; only 10 mins __________________ :: i5 3570k :: EVGA GTX 670 :: Z77X D3H :: 8GB RAM :: 800W PSU :: Filco with Browns :: Realforce 87U :: 3 x Dell U2312HM GiffGaff lp_rob: 'There're two things I want more of in life... Money and Rep.'

30th Dec 2012, 05:12	#14
theshadow2001 Ultramodder Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,052	I can't help but think that if it was changed from 00:00 to something like 03:00 or something it would be less intrusive.

30th Dec 2012, 10:34	#15
fuus Confessed Rep Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,976	More intrusive for our American cousins though! __________________ :: i5 3570k :: EVGA GTX 670 :: Z77X D3H :: 8GB RAM :: 800W PSU :: Filco with Browns :: Realforce 87U :: 3 x Dell U2312HM GiffGaff lp_rob: 'There're two things I want more of in life... Money and Rep.'

30th Dec 2012, 19:11	#18
fuus Confessed Rep Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,976	I'd prefer the downtime at 16:00 when I'm at work, than 19:00, but meh! __________________ :: i5 3570k :: EVGA GTX 670 :: Z77X D3H :: 8GB RAM :: 800W PSU :: Filco with Browns :: Realforce 87U :: 3 x Dell U2312HM GiffGaff lp_rob: 'There're two things I want more of in life... Money and Rep.'

30th Dec 2012, 19:17	#19
theshadow2001 Ultramodder Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,052	Well its a good thing your not living in New York then!

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