The XFX website lists a beefy XFX 750W power supply under their recommended specs for this card. 😬 So now you're thinking the same thing, Chris Robinson25. 😁
Honestly, I’m not sure if my XFX Core edition 450 w is going to cut it for the build I’m eyeing. Those crazy 1000W+ power supplies are just way out of my budget—I saw some of them go for $400. A 750W unit would be perfect, and there’s an XFX option for about 800 bucks. Anyway, I'm just trying to figure out if my current setup can handle the load so I can have a backup plan ready just in case.
It's actually a solid card. 🙂 Personally, I’ve never felt the need to drop crazy money on high-end GPUs. I tend to be pretty careful with my graphics cards, and mine have never even topped 37°C. Anyway, you can grab the new one for about $110 at Best Buy. It's a pretty decent piece of hardware.
Or you could just stretch $67 and grab my XFX 450 w Core edition.
But honestly? I might end up buying a new power supply, so I was wondering if anyone knows of any 750-800W units that won't break the bank, maybe around $333 max.
You interested in my used EVGA GeForce GTX 650? It's about 10 months old and I never pushed it past 98 degrees.
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Since I managed to save up a little extra cash, and since I think I can snag a card in the $170-$$667 range, I'd love some suggestions on what to look for.
I saw the exact same model bundled with a fridge on Craigslist for $33. There are maybe two or three offers like that floating around. Since my motherboard is pretty pathetic, I just listed mine for 150.
Just got my replacement USB back under warranty, but they only gave me the drive itself. 😁 The guy over at Los Angeles tried it on two different computers of his, and still nothing. 😬 I honestly have no clue what's wrong with this USB.
I think my Microsoft drive just kicked the bucket. 😢
- This is the model I've got.
So, here’s the deal: macOS won't recognize the drive at all. I’ve tried plugging it into my desktop, my brother's PC, and even my laptop. Nothing. Total silence from every machine, even though they worked perfectly fine before. I haven't actually used it in about ten days—honestly, I completely forgot it existed—so it's just been sitting in my laptop bag at room temperature. I haven't dropped it or anything; it just randomly quit on me. When I try to run a diagnostic or whatever you call it, I get this error: "This device is not working properly," followed by "macOS can't recognize..."
To get connected to your home network—basically your own modem—you’re going to need a "network password" to type in when you link up. You should give AT&T a call; they can walk you through the rest. I know because I just went through the whole thing myself getting my home internet set up via USB. 🙂
You can find some Crucial DDR3 2 x 4 deals on Craigslist right now. If you’d rather just buy something brand new, though, you’ve got plenty of other options to look at.
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fadedorca66 said:What does RAM have to do with video memory? Absolutely nothing.
So, isn't that basically a "benchmark" for how much kick a GPU actually has?
fadedorca66 said:What's even the point of having extra RAM for gaming? Honestly, none.
You sure about that? 🙂
Take an average game. First, try running it with solid graphics and a little RAM. Then, swap things around—lower the graphics but bump up the RAM. You’ll see a massive difference. Trust me, I've run those numbers more times than I can count.
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I’m only saying this because I honestly think 8GB is going to be the bare minimum in about a year and a half. Just look at how 4GB is basically the floor everywhere right now. If you grab 16GB, you'll be set for a long time.