Timothy Kim60 said:Yeah, that would be awesome. Assuming the price is actually right
If it's not, I'll just pull it from this order and grab it through a media retailer along with the motherboard for $17 a bit more—not really a huge deal, but if that isn't a typo, then man, that's great xD
Now I just need to get this order placed and I'm good to go :| maybe it'll even show up this week
Update: Turns out I'm actually going with the Hexa 85+ Bronze after all—it just popped up at Micro Center. It doesn't look like it's listed on Amazon yet, and honestly, it’s a bit cheaper there than on most other sites ($19 less). Right now, it's sitting at $109:
Timothy Kim60 said:The thing is, I noticed they aren't offering a 5-year warranty on those Corsair CX units, whereas the EVGA ones with the new Hexa or Hyper lines actually do.
Anyway, like I mentioned in that other thread—that 400W or 450W Hexa wouldn't really hold you back if you decide to upgrade your RAM later (the power jump is practically negligible, just a few watts), or even a new GPU—unless you go for some high-end beast pulling 250W. Right now, something like an $2333RTX 3080 would cost more than your entire upgrade path combined. Plus, components seem to be getting more efficient over time. By the time you're ready for a new GPU, we'll probably be looking at 7nm or even 5nm processes, so a card with the power of a RTX 3080 might only pull half the wattage and be considered mid-range.
I know this retailer is a bit like Micro Center, so there might be some headaches with returns, but honestly, if it dies, I'll probably just grab a new one. I need my PC running and I can't afford to wait forever for some service center to fix a component that costs $167. I probably wouldn't even bother with the warranty claim. What really matters to me is having someone guarantee it'll work for 5 years, but if these guys stand by that, I could just pick it up wherever, even if the warranty is shorter elsewhere, since I likely won't end up using it anyway. And yeah, the Corsair has the same 80+ Bronze rating as the Hexa 450W.
My issue with EVGA is that, besides my last unit dying way too soon, I just can't find any decent comparisons or reviews for either the Hexa or the Hyper. On the sites where people compare EVGA or FSP power supplies, these models aren't even listed. I see them being recommended here, but I'm just not finding the sources that convinced you guys to trust them.
Someone suggested the EVGA Hexa 400 W, but since I’m planning to add another 8GB of RAM later—and maybe swap out the graphics card in a few years—plus I'll probably be plugging all sorts of stuff into the case (including like 100 LED lights for Christmas xD), I'm a little worried about sticking with just 400W. Plus, I'm not really a fan of EVGA because of a bad experience I had before, so I'd rather go with a different brand. Though, for $100, it sounds pretty solid. I wouldn't want to go way over that budget, though—maybe $150 at most.
To be honest, I was leaning toward Corsair, but I was told the CV series I was looking at isn't any better than the Hexa. Now I see people mentioning the CX series in this thread, but I'm not even sure if that's actually better than the Hexa for $50 anymore.
So, I’ve got a fresh wound from my second procedure. This one is a bit more complicated, I guess. They removed some fatty tissue from the scalp area and... okay, this part sounds weird, at least to me. They actually stitched a little "bow" made out of gauze directly over the wound. Like, they literally stitched a piece of gauze to my head :|
It’s pretty painful—though I honestly think it's more the stitches bothering me than the actual incision itself. Has anyone ever seen them do something like this before? It doesn't seem particularly smart to just leave it like this for seven days, crusting over with gauze attached.
My gauze actually just fell off on its own this morning—it wasn't even stuck or anything, there was barely anything left on it. I think it was just a tiny little incision. They were removing about 3mm of fatty tissue, so maybe that’s why it didn't hold as tight.
Anyway, I don't quite remember how things felt after they pulled my nails xD
I'm not really looking to cut corners here, though. My doctor's office feels like a crowded waiting room at a DMV, and I really don't want to waste two hours of my life just to have someone dab some liquids on a cotton ball and slap a new bandage on me—especially since I have another similar procedure scheduled in a week. I'd end up spending way too much unnecessary time there. I'd rather just figure out how to handle it myself, assuming the wound doesn't give me any trouble.
Angela Foster43 said:Apply either a fresh sterile gauze pad or some Steri-Strips, depending on how large the area is. I suppose you could coat it in Betadine or spray it with Octenisept, though if the wound is minor and isn't showing signs of infection, there probably isn't much point in bothering.
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I actually picked up some large Band-Aids at the pharmacy—I'm pretty sure they're basically just gauze in the middle anyway. Everything seems fine for now, though, since the wound is pretty minor. If things start looking sketchy, I'll grab some ointment or a spray then.
I'm still heading to see the doctor tomorrow since she had an opening after all, so I'll see how they handle it. Thanks for the help, everyone.
Hey there, I had a minor procedure on my chest yesterday—just some fat removal. It’s a tiny incision with four stitches, nothing crazy, and they just put a gauze pad over it for now. They told me I should probably re-dress it in about two days, though honestly, I don't really see why since it looks like a pretty standard little wound.
Since I can't get an appointment with my doctor on such short notice, I was wondering if it's okay to handle the dressing myself? Specifically, besides grabbing some larger bandages or fresh gauze, is there anything else I'll need?
Should I be using Rivanol or maybe some other antiseptic to clean it up? And what's the best way to actually do it—do I just lightly dab the area with some cotton balls or something?
Linda Ross said:Hey everyone, Has anyone dealt with sudden weight gain—like, maybe gaining 30 pounds in just three months—while taking antidepressants? I’m currently on Trintellix, and they always tell you it shouldn't cause weight issues since it's considered a newer generation drug. I get that people might put on a little weight at first, but 30 pounds in three months? It feels extreme. Would you guys even consider tapering off if you feel like absolutely none of the meds you've tried over the last year and a half have actually helped? I'm honestly feeling pretty desperate because I'm constantly bloating and I just can't figure out why. The only thing that changed recently was starting this specific med. Since I'm heading out on a month-long trip this Saturday, I'd really appreciate any advice on what I should do.
I've already had my thyroid and ovaries checked, and everything came back totally normal.
I don't think this thread gets much attention, so you might have better luck over on this one—it seems to cover the same stuff, just more active:
Hey, let me offer you a slightly different perspective here—and look, I’m honestly not judging you for how you feel. A few years back, I actually started a similar thread on a forum, so I can tell you exactly how a situation like yours ended up playing out. So, my deal was that I’d been in a relationship for six years with this girl where... well, nothing was really going anywhere. Between finding a job, keeping up with the housework, and making dinner (I don't think women *have* to cook, but it’s kind of a drag when I have to handle everything after getting home from work), things felt off. And yeah, I genuinely thought she wasn't as smart as me—which, honestly, everyone tore me apart for. I mean, how could they know if she really wasn't bright? It's more likely I was just being arrogant. Anyway, everyone gave me the same advice they’re giving you now: we need to break up because she deserves better.
Basically, I was stressed out by her every single day. My logic was telling me this was definitely not a healthy relationship and that we were both unhappy. I tried bringing up our issues and the general misery of the relationship so many times, but she would just shut it down and deny everything. That situation weighed on me for years, but I never quite had the guts to pull the trigger. I couldn't risk making a massive mistake. I kept wondering, "What if I'm wrong? What if things get better once our lives settle down a bit?"
Then, the "blessing" happened: she started hanging out with one of my buddies and told me she liked him. I actually reacted with total understanding, and I remember thinking to myself, "Why doesn't this even bother me?" Not long after that, she was the one who brought up the relationship and said she wanted to end things. Again, I handled it fine, we broke up, and that's when it hit me—I didn't care at all. I don't regret it for a second; it didn't feel like a mistake in the slightest. In fact, right after it happened, I was an incredibly happy person. It was almost exciting, honestly—I loved telling all my friends. We'd been together six years, and everyone (except me, I guess) assumed we'd get married, so nobody believed me when I said I wasn't just okay, but actually enjoying life. That sense of freedom, knowing my biggest life problem had basically solved itself, was such a huge relief. It was great. Pretty soon after, the girl I'd been talking to for years also ended things with her boyfriend, and we ended up together. We've been together for three years now, and it's an amazing relationship. I don't have a single doubt about us.
The point is: it wasn't until the breakup actually happened that I realized I should have done it sooner. It was the right call because: If you're already thinking about breaking up, breaking up is always the right move.
You probably already know what you need to do. If it isn't fair to her, and you can't force yourself to stay with someone while having these doubts, then you know. The only thing holding you back is that fear of "what if this is a mistake?" But like I said, in situations like this, that feeling is usually a sign that leaving isn't a mistake. If you're thinking "what if I'm wrong?" instead of "this is best for both of us," then breaking up is the right choice. Now, whether you'll actually find the courage to do what you know is best for both of you... well, that's on you. I didn't have the nerve back then, but looking back, I see I should have. I got lucky, though—maybe you will too, and maybe your dilemma will just resolve itself in about four years :P Good luck to you both!
Sorry for bumping this thread, but I’m 30 and just saw a psychiatrist for the first time on my own accord. My depression, stress, and anxiety are really starting to mess with my day-to-day life—it's making it incredibly hard to stay productive. That’s a huge issue for me since I’m self-employed, so having my motivation and drive intact is pretty much everything.
To be honest, I was really hoping to find some kind of talk therapy, because it feels more like I need to work on myself than fix a "disease," if that makes sense. But the psychiatrist told me they don't offer therapy there because of the patient volume, and apparently, there aren't any private therapists or specialists available in town either. I did some reading afterward, though, and it seems like treating depression usually involves meds *plus* mandatory therapy... so does that mean I'm only getting half the treatment?
He prescribed me Lexapro—starting at 5mg for the first week, then moving up to 10mg, and also pregabalin capsules at 75mg, one in the morning and one at night.
Regarding the first one, he claims it’s a newer antidepressant that won't cause addiction or drowsiness and basically has no side effects. Honestly, that sounds a little too much like a sketchy commercial to me, so I was wondering what you guys think about this medication and his description of it? It sounds almost too good to be true, and I’m completely new to all of this.
My old mouse (an X7 Predator) finally kicked the bucket, so I'm on the hunt for a replacement by $67. Ideally, I'd love to grab it from this site: The main reason is they have an actual storefront nearby, which is handy. They carry stuff from Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Logitech, and SharkNinja. I'm not entirely sure though—are Microsoft's mice actually any good?
To be honest, I don't really play Multiplayer FPS games or anything intense like that. I definitely don't need anything over 2000 DPI. I just want something with an optical sensor, a cable longer than 1.5m, and a scroll wheel that actually works properly—you know, without skipping or jumping around like those cheap ones do.
Jacob Williams7 said:I'm not sure about the cold part, but if you're sneezing constantly without actually being sick, it’s probably just allergies. Especially this time of year when everything is blooming. It might be worth getting an allergy test done.
That's what I was thinking too—but honestly, I don't really get how those allergy tests even work. I actually went once before and they did some bloodwork, but they couldn't figure out what I was allergic to at all. I don't quite grasp the whole process. I mean, I'm probably allergic to something, but I have no clue what it is—though usually, it shows up as hives or a skin rash rather than sneezing and watery eyes. I'm guessing maybe dairy or something else common in my diet, but nothing intense enough to really bother me.
And if I had suddenly developed a pollen allergy, I'd assume it would happen at the same time or place every single time, but that hasn't been the case. Most days I feel fine, and it seems to clear up pretty quickly once I warm up a bit.
I'd ask about an allergy test, but I have a feeling they'd just tell me again that there are allergens in my blood and then act like they have no idea what specifically is causing it.
Edit: I was actually planning to see if I could get a referral for a thyroid checkup and maybe a test for intestinal Candida.
Kenneth Gonzalez61 said:I’ve actually had my toenails ripped out twice now, which was just miserable the first time they used local anesthesia, but it ended up growing back all wrong the second time they did it without any numbing at all, though I guess it grew back okay
I'm honestly pretty terrified of having to go back in for another procedure, but hopefully it won't come to that Are there any other ways to handle this? Ever since that doctor at the county hospital decided to pull it without any anesthesia, I think I'd much rather just pay for a private clinic
Does anyone have a good recommendation for a specialist in San Diego or somewhere nearby?
I mean, I've been dealing with these nail issues for seven years straight now, so it's just a constant struggle
I stumbled onto this thread by accident—you can check out my own post a bit further up. I haven't had any trouble with this for 10 years now, and I think I finally figured out how to manage it. The big thing to prevent it from coming back is wearing comfortable shoes (and I mean *really* comfortable—try switching to lighter, more cushioned sneakers, maybe something like Skechers or similar). Also, you really need to change how you trim your nails.
I'm nowhere near San Diego, but whatever you decide to do, I'd suggest these simple methods. If a nail starts ingrowing, try this: 1. Lift the nail (it'll probably hurt quite a bit, I guess), and use something thin and blunt to tuck a tiny little ball of cotton under the nail. You're basically just creating a small cushion that protects the skin from that sharp edge by lifting the nail slightly away from the flesh. The goal is to give the skin on the side a chance to heal. Just make sure to change the cotton after every shower and once a day, obviously.
2. The next step is just letting the nail grow out. The cotton keeps it separated from the skin while it grows—which will take some time, clearly—but once the corner of the nail where it's ingrowing finally grows past the tip of your toe, then start trimming the nail completely straight or in a heart shape. What I personally do is trim my big toe nails very straight, but I leave a little V-shaped notch in the middle using nail clippers. So, the tip of my nail has a little indentation of about 2-3mm right in the center. I do this so the nail tries to fill that gap first (since it's the shortest part), which directs the growth inward instead of outward (and thus, into the skin).
So, you can do whatever you want regarding the doctor. Go ahead and get them pulled again if you feel you must, but when it comes time for the nail to grow back, just as soon as it starts heading toward the skin, tuck that cotton in there to lift it up and keep it away from the flesh. And trim them so they're shorter in the middle (that V or heart shape) and wear comfy shoes.
Personally, I probably wouldn't go through with having a nail pulled again, but if you feel like you don't have a choice, just find a private practitioner. Just be very clear about what worried you and tell them you want anesthesia. It'll definitely be a better experience than last time, and honestly, the money isn't worth that kind of pain. Good luck.
I’ll definitely keep an eye on that—though honestly, it's happening outside too, and I don't even have AC in my apartment. I'm not entirely sure about the whole body temperature thing and what might be causing it, either. Maybe it's a mineral deficiency, some vitamins, or just some random underlying issue...
Lately, I’ve been feeling cold way more often than I should. It’s kind of weird—like, even when it’s 85°F outside and my buddy is just chilling in shorts, I’ll be stuck in a denim jacket, sneezing and dealing with a runny nose. At the same time, I’m actually sweating because it’s so hot out.
It doesn't happen every single second, but it's frequent enough to be annoying—both indoors and out. It honestly feels like my body’s internal thermostat is just... broken? Like my system thinks I'm freezing when I'm clearly not. And if I try to bundle up to get warm, I just end up overheating and sweating, though my nose keeps running regardless.
I’ve been trying to focus more on boosting my immune system and general health lately, and I actually have a doctor's appointment coming up soon. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what might be going on? Or maybe some tips on what I should ask the doctor—like specific tests to run or certain things I should mention?
I'm looking for a decent drawing tablet that won't break the bank. Does anyone have any recommendations? I’m really just hunting for something with a solid price-to-performance ratio.
I know Wacom is the big name in the industry, but they can get pretty pricey—and honestly, there are tons of alternatives out there now. That said, I have a few specific things I'm looking for. I don't want anything too tiny (like a 9" screen); maybe something mid-sized, somewhere between 13" and 22"? Also, I definitely want a display—I'd rather not be drawing blind, you know? I also want to avoid those annoying technical quirks I've run into before. For instance, I hate when you have to hold the pen at a perfectly straight angle just to keep the contact from dropping. And if possible, I'd love to avoid that parallax issue where there’s a bit of a gap between the glass and the actual cursor—it makes drawing at an angle feel a little off. Oh, and dodging driver headaches and short, flimsy cables would be a huge plus. I previously tried a small Wacom Bamboo and a Wacom Intuos. The Wacom had a display which made things way easier, but it had that 2mm gap issue. It wasn't a dealbreaker, per se, but I'd love to find something a bit more seamless if I can.
I'll mostly be using it for digital illustrations, sketching, and designing characters in Photoshop.
Thanks for all the input, 🙂 I actually swung by my doctor's office yesterday since I just couldn't get anyone to pick up the phone to schedule an appointment. Of course, by the time I got there, the doctor had already headed out for the day—just the nurse was left, and she couldn't really book me without the doctor's okay. Even if she did, it sounds like I wouldn't be seen until sometime Monday. She suggested I could just head over to the ER to bother them, but I really don't want to deal with that hassle, honestly. I just wanted some peace of mind, though I'm not trying to panic or anything. The nurse mentioned that if the bone were actually cracked, my arm would probably be swollen and pretty much useless, so I'm really hoping I just strained something instead. The pain isn't even the main issue; I just want to be responsible and make sure I'm doing the right thing so I don't make it worse.
I think I'll just wait until Monday to see how things progress, but I have a feeling the bone is fine. Thanks again, everyone.
Stupid question about a possible hairline fracture
So, maybe two or three days ago I forgot I’m not exactly a kid anymore—I tried to pull myself up on a pull-up bar using just my arms. It looks like I put all my weight right on my right forearm, and once I felt that resistance—you know, when you realize your arm just isn't going to handle that much strain—I backed off.
Now I’m kind of spiraling, wondering if I might have actually cracked a bone, because my arm felt... off after that. I guess I'm wondering if it’s even possible to have a fracture without any swelling or bruising showing up? I broke this same arm a long time ago, and back then, it was pretty obvious it was broken. This time, though, there's no discoloration—it just hurts whenever I apply pressure directly to the bone. That’s what’s bugging me. I'm not sure if it could just be a pulled muscle or something, and I honestly don't know what that feels like compared to a crack.
Also, I'm not really sure if I can just head down to an urgent care or something to get an X-ray just because I'm worried.
Yeah, I guess that symbol is probably meant for speakers. But honestly, maybe the monitor is just newer, so there isn't much info out there about it yet. I don't really get how the folks over at Best Buy concluded it wasn't there after checking... but, eh, whatever, I'll let it slide. It’s a 3-to-1 situation anyway.