Posts by Adam Williams2

wiredotter14 said:They aren't quite the same since the MX500 is a newer version, though I guess there isn't a massive difference.
The only real bummer is that it shows as unavailable, otherwise, it would have been a pretty sweet deal.

I grabbed it while it was still in stock, so maybe that's fine for the desktop build I'm planning?

I think we had a little misunderstanding about the drive bay. I'm asking if you can just take the HDD out of a laptop—like that friend of yours you mentioned—and then slide an SSD right into its spot. You know what I mean? 😁

you recommended this , but I'm wondering if it's actually the same thing as this one ? Just want to make sure I've got that straight 😁

also, would this be that little bay where you pop out the old HDD and slide an SSD in its place? I think that's what I'm following, but maybe I'm wrong

I was actually thinking about the Acer, since it’s the oldest one and probably the biggest headache right now. I figure putting a 120GB SSD in there and doing a fresh install of Windows might give it a little boost. Honestly, who knows what it'll end up being used for once the desktop is set up? Maybe it'll just be a laptop tossed in a bag for running errands or checking random stuff here and there. I guess I'll just grab this 250GB one for my Dell. Plus, they all have the same 36-month warranty anyway 😬

wiredotter14 said:...

So, regarding Best Buy, I’m pretty much set on them since they actually recommended another service to me once before. Since I'm picking up some stuff from there today, I can always ask them about it again. But, what I'm really wondering is if I should grab two SSDs while they're still on sale at Best Buy—maybe one of these: http://prntscr.com/ln9vq5. I wonder if that Adata one is any good; maybe I'd put a bigger one in the Dell. There are also these ones http://prntscr.com/ln9wbx, but I was thinking about putting something smaller in the Acer just for Windows. What do you think? Any recommendations? 😁

I found

One is a Dell Inspiron 5558, and the other one is an Acer Aspire e1-570g

So, I guess if I can grab some kind of SSD on sale while the deal is still going and swap it into them, it would be pretty helpful to know which one might work😁

wiredotter14 said:Could you let me know which specific laptop we're talking about?

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Is there some kind of shortcut to find out the exact model on the machine itself, or am I going to have to go hunting through old paperwork?🤷

And regarding the memory... I mean, even if I get a pre-built computer or someone else puts one together for me, will I still need to mess around with BIOS settings and stuff? I guess we can figure that out whenever it becomes necessary.😁

crimsonstag84 said:I actually just ordered that kit about half an hour ago 🤣

If it doesn't work out, I guess there's always that $317 2800MHz Trident Z kit available, which might even have better chips than that Western Digital one.

I'm also kind of confused about why the more expensive one is 2800 MHz when this one is 3000, plus that AMD option you suggested was 3000 too, so I figured I'd just go with the 3k one.😬

So, I guess the MHz thing doesn't really determine what's better or worse.🤷

@jure, how am I supposed to know what my laptop can handle? Do I just check the motherboard specs? Oh, and someone mentioned it goes into the CD-ROM slot?

Back again 😬

I was wondering if this RAM, this network card, and this fan could work on https://prnt.sc/ljkosf for this setup instead of what's currently listed 🤷

I mean, if I can just chip away about $100, $67 maybe I could shave some off 🤷

and the exact same SSD is $183 in the link today, so I'd probably grab all of that too, if that's even possible 😁

also, one more thing—could I use an SSD in a laptop? And if so, what kind should I be looking for? Are they basically the same as these ones, or are they totally different? I guess there might be something to watch out for, like specific connectors or something, or is it all pretty much the same 🤷

wiredotter14 said:Nah, they're basically the same thing, it's just a matter of the physical size/format.

That M.2 drive plugs right into that tiny slot on the motherboard, whereas the bigger one goes into the case and connects via a cable.

But yeah, the interface is identical, so it runs at SATA3 speeds.

M.2 can support NVMe too, which is a totally different standard, but in this specific case, the only real difference is the shape and where you plug it in.

Aha, so the data transfer speed is actually the same? Or is the one with the cable way slower? 😁

Zachary Nguyen2 said:I guess it's not worth it for the shipping fee, right?

Well, it looks like it is, so I guess we should just leave him be.🙏 🙏

Hey guys, what’s actually the difference between these two

http://prntscr.com/llhvu2

I guess I'm just wondering why one goes right into the case and the other doesn't?

Zachary Nguyen2 said:If anyone actually buys it, I guess it’ll probably be folks working at Walmart.

Honestly, you can't get anything done online, like, seriously nothing. It's kind of the same everywhere in the US—the prep work and the execution are just zero. God forbid you show up in the morning, browse their discount list, grab what you want, and expect it to arrive in a few days... yeah, there's just no way.🙄

http://prntscr.com/llhe8o

What's the deal with this one? And I guess, how does it even work without a heatsink? 🤷

I mean, I'm seeing maybe 80% 😁 of what you experts see... is it just marketing hype or 🤷

crimsonstag84 said:Well... yeah, I guess, though that resolution might be a bit much for the GPU, and honestly, it feels too big for a 27" monitor in my opinion.

So, I guess that monitor from Amazon.com is meant for that specific build Mom😁

crimsonstag84 said:It's worse across the board, except maybe for the processor which is okay, but the graphics card is way weaker, for example.

So man, it really doesn't seem worth it at all. I don't want to go in on him too hard because I wouldn't want to be rude or anything, but yeah...😁

What about the monitor, though? Is that one actually any good?

Hey guys, this PC—how much is it actually worth? I’m trying to figure out the total value, and if it's less than what's being asked, how much of a discount I should look for...

Basically, a buddy of mine is selling it, so I'm wondering if it makes sense to grab it now and then maybe upgrade some parts later on, if that's even necessary...

I guess I just want to know how this build compares to putting together a brand new setup from scratch right now. 🤷 😁

wiredotter14 said:Velociraptor, I guess it might be better to start a separate thread for that. This guy is just looking for a PC for his kids, so he probably won't be messing around with building old pro-grade parts, let alone trying to overclock them.

I've barely been able to keep up with everyone here, so I definitely don't have the energy to be matching parts or doing any fancy tricks.😁

I have to say though, you guys explain things really well. Nobody has even tried to kick me out yet, though maybe I'll end up bugging you all with some questions later on.😁 👍

bluepuma9 said:My initial thought was maybe just grab a cheap second-hand LGA 2011 workstation and pair it with a newer graphics card—it’d probably run most games just fine, plus there's room to upgrade later. I guess you could take the money you save and put it toward a nicer monitor or something. A lot of the bigger shops on eBay even offer a 6 or 12-month warranty on those kinds of setups.
Why bother with a more expensive machine if it doesn't actually give you an edge in performance? I mean, when it comes to gaming, the GPU is pretty much the biggest factor anyway, right?

Even if that's the case, who's going to deal with shipping a whole tower across the country if, heaven forbid, something breaks? 😁

wiredotter14 said:Oh, I guess you're looking at a cooler with RGB lighting, right?

So, I'm assuming this one?

And, yeah, like 😁

How much is this RAM actually better than what was suggested? Or is it basically the same thing but costs $100 more just because it glows?

Peter Green said:The way this is going, you'll probably end up buying a worse PC for more money in the long run. 😁

Actually, that's not really true, look at

https://prnt.sc/ljnxlb

It's basically the same setup as the one from Best Buy, I just bumped up the SSD specs. If I were to add a cooler, the price would go up even more, and if I added a monitor, I'd be looking at the price of a higher-end case anyway. I guess, whatever. Saving about $300 isn't exactly nothing, $100 so I think it's worth it. 😁