So, I guess there’s just no fix for this? I’m pretty hairy on my arms and legs, though maybe a bit less on my chest. My hair is actually quite thick, and I shave every single day except for weekends, which results in this—mustaches are full and normal density, facial hair is patchy, and my neck is basically a jungle. 😢 I’d really love to thicken things up on my face a bit, just so I could actually grow a beard once in a while...
I’m looking for a dermatologist—ideally someone in Jastrebarsko since it’s closer to home, but if there’s nothing there, then maybe somewhere in Chicago. Honestly, all I need is a prescription for Accutane. I don't want a whole battery of unnecessary tests or anything; I just need a quick visit. My regular dermatologist, who handled this for me every couple of years, recently retired. I really don't want to be jerked around with ten different appointments and blood tests when one checkup should be plenty just to get the script written, pay the fee, and be done with it. Does anyone know a doctor who won't make things unnecessarily complicated?
Timothy Kim60 said:Of course you won't see much difference...
When looking at reviews, I guess you really have to check which GPU they’re actually testing with. Those massive 20%+ performance gaps usually happen when they use an RTX 2080Ti—or in some cases, maybe even an RTX 3080 if the reviewer wasn't fully equipped at the time—and those cards are easily three times more powerful...
I was thinking... maybe I should just go for the 3600 now? If things take a turn for the better—say, some unexpected cash from my aunt in America or my uncle in Australia—I could just upgrade to a beefier graphics card later. It feels like a smarter move than starting with a 1600, then jumping to a 3600, and then finally tackling the GPU.
1. Honestly, what were they thinking? Is it actually smart to use the exact same email for your PayPal account and those sketchy, low-security websites you stumble upon? I'm not sure, but I'm not here to lecture you on how to set things up. I’m just asking a question and waiting for someone to provide a decent answer. If a question seems like a waste of time, I'd honestly prefer if people just didn't reply at all; giving unsolicited advice feels like a waste of everyone's energy. 🙂 Maybe I'm expecting too much. 😉
2. See my point in number 1. 🙂 3. Here is finally a rough answer to the actual question—was all that philosophy really necessary? 🤷
Man, LastPass won't even show me a list of the sites I've registered for. It would be great if I actually knew where I had accounts first so I could then bother using LastPass.
So, here’s the situation: I currently have just about every single site imaginable registered to one solitary email address. I've come to the realization that this isn't exactly the most brilliant way to manage things, so I'm planning to create a couple of additional addresses to organize everything by priority. I was wondering how those of you who don't keep everything under one roof have structured your accounts? I'm thinking of keeping the "main" account strictly for high-stakes stuff—like PayPal, eBay, and other sites involving actual money—and then offloading the rest onto one or two new addresses, depending on how I map it out. Any advice would be appreciated. Also, does anyone know a way to figure out which services I'm actually signed up for without having to manually dig through every single individual email? Thanks.
Timothy Kim60 said:Red Dead Redemption 2 is starting to really push GPUs like the RX 580 quite hard. If I recall correctly, you can't even hit an average of 60 FPS on medium settings, let alone maintain a solid minimum. A beefier GPU would definitely help with this title (I guess a GTX 1070 might be the only used option worth considering), but on the other hand, the game seems to run much better on AMD cards. It feels like the RX 580 performs almost identically to the GTX 1070, even though the latter is technically a class above. That is, unless drivers and patches have changed things recently. So, regarding your GPU options for this specific game, you might feel a bit stuck. 😁
Everything else you listed should run just fine.
Fair enough. It's not an emergency, though there might be some sales coming up, so I'll probably record a few things. I don't plan on waiting six months, but I won't be rushing out to buy anything tomorrow either. And who knows, maybe the Ryzen 5 2600AF will pop up too.🤣
I'm probably not going to pick up a new monitor (unless this one finally gives up the ghost), and honestly, since I'm getting a bit older, I've become pretty picky about what I play. I don't have much free time either, but I still look forward to things like Football Manager, Battlefield's, CoD's, and RDR2—those three seem great to me. Basically, I want a solid manager experience and decent FPS's in those specific titles. I'm not really interested in stuff like PUBG or those similar types of games. My goal is to run these at medium or maybe even slightly higher than medium settings, just so everything runs smoothly without any stuttering. That's about it. 🙂
William Barrett9 said:exactly that 🙂 what kind of budget are we talking about? if it's tight, just grab what Smartik linked for maybe $300 but if you've got the cash, go for the 3600 and a 1070 or something better what power supply are you running?
Well, I have some money to work with right now; I haven't been spending much lately 🤣 but according to Data, I won't see any real difference between the 1600 and the 3600 because of the GPU... As for the power supply, I was looking at my receipts a few days ago... I think it was a 500W Corsair, but don't quote me on that, and it's probably too late to go hunting for the bill now.
Timothy Kim60 said:Of course you wouldn't see a difference...
When reading reviews, you really have to pay attention to which graphics card they're using. Those benchmarks showing a 20+% difference usually involve an RTX 2080Ti—or at worst, an RTX 3080 if the reviewer didn't have anything better on hand—and those cards are three times more powerful...
Paul Howard7 said:Do you think we might see a slight dip in prices at retailers like Links or Instar soon? Since foot traffic in physical stores has essentially ground to a halt, I imagine turnover is going to take a massive hit, which might force their hands.
It looks like this situation might drag on for several weeks, if not months. I suppose they might trim their margins to the absolute minimum just to maintain some semblance of liquidity, which would ultimately favor the buyers. What are your thoughts on that?
I’ve been sitting on the fence waiting for prices to drop, but I have a nagging feeling it might be wishful thinking—much like waiting for gas prices to actually stay down. 😢 Good grief, global oil prices are actually lower now than they were back in the Tito era, yet somehow, everywhere—including here in the States—it feels like we're paying more. $3.00It was also up at 10 just a few weeks ago. I guess I’m always a bit of a pessimist when it comes to the US and these kinds of dips...
Timothy Kim60 said:Maybe sell her for something like $267 and take that $500 you were planning to drop on an R5 3600 to pick up a used GTX 1070 instead.
That's where you'll actually feel the difference. I guess you'd need an RTX 2080Ti before that R5 3600 shows even a 20% boost.
Wait, are you seriously telling me that because of my current GPU, I won't see any real difference between a 1600 and a 3600?
lonepilot50 said:If you have an extra $50-$$200 to spare, I’d definitely lean toward the Ryzen 5 3600: https://www.amazon.com/processors/amd...price-89984031
Think of it as an investment in your future 👍👍
Fair enough... though I guess I don't quite follow the whole "extra cash" logic here. 😕 😬
+ https://memory.net/product/m378b5273...ank-x8-module/ and this https://www.amd.com/en/products/grap...#product-specs
Just bumping my thread to show some updates. 😬 I've swapped out the GPU and added another stick of RAM since my first post. Now, I’m thinking about upgrading again. My current setup is what I listed above, and I’d likely swap out the motherboard, CPU, and obviously the RAM. I suppose I'm looking for some solid "best buy" advice. I don't really want to break the bank here; I just want to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Battlefield V, and Red Dead Redemption 2. I'm not expecting maxed-out settings—medium or even low should be fine, as long as it doesn't stutter too much. Thanks. 🙂
fadedorca66 said:What kind of power supply are we talking about here? You'll need to check which fan is inside to find one with similar specs, and you'll probably need a soldering iron too.
Honestly, I have no clue. I won't be able to tear the case open today or tomorrow since I first need to figure out if it's still under warranty—that seems like the easier route. Once I get some free time this week, I'll crack it open, see what's in there, and let you know.
Jerry Robinson56 said:I’d recommend just buying a higher-quality power supply; it’ll run cooler, draw less power, and likely last longer than the old one once you swap the fan. Most fans are standard 12V, though some have connectors while others require soldering... just be careful not to swap the wires (thin black and red, minus and plus) or it'll spin the wrong way. A larger fan can move the same amount of air at lower RPMs, which is an important factor. Replacing it is pretty straightforward: unscrew four screws on the power supply housing, then four more for the fan itself, then either plug it in or solder it. It might actually be easier to just snip the wires and splice them so you don't have to lift the entire circuit board out of the unit just to reach the solder points. The blades are worn down, so it vibrates at first until it finds its rhythm. I suppose you shouldn't insist on unplugging it from the 230 V 😁 ... otherwise, it might cause a short.
Well, I'm not looking to buy a whole new power supply right now. The fan blades are just worn out, and from what I've seen on YouTube, replacing the fan itself isn't that difficult. I was mostly wondering if anyone here has done this before and could offer some advice. More importantly, how am I supposed to find the right part? I saw some options on Amazon that look identical, but they're listed as chassis fans. I guess I'm not sure if it's a good idea to take the old one to a local Best Buy and try to match it visually—if that's even how it works. Anyway, thanks for the help, guys.👍 And have a happy and blessed Christmas.😉
So, my power supply fan has started making this buzzing noise. It only happens for the first three or four minutes after I boot up the PC, and then it settles down and runs normally again. Even so, it’s incredibly irritating and definitely not something I want to deal with. I saw a video on YouTube where someone replaced their own fan, so I was wondering if anyone here has actually tackled a project like that? I'm honestly not even sure where I would go to find a replacement part that fits. Thanks
William Palmer7 said:Should I use my cell number instead of an email on Facebook? Because once you log in, it should show your email address anyway.
Hmm... though I'm not entirely sure if they remember the password. 😁 Well, I managed to figure out which email is linked to the account through a bit of trial and error, so resetting the password via another email or a phone number should be pretty straightforward. Thanks
So, here’s the situation... my mom dropped her phone in the water and it’s completely fried. 😢 It’s dead, though that isn't even the main issue since a new one is already on its way. The real headache is trying to log into her Google account. Since she’s older, she doesn't really care about this digital stuff the way we do, and she has absolutely no clue what her email address is—which, I should mention, I set up for her ages ago just so I could make her a Facebook account. If it weren't for that annoying Facebook requirement, I’d just create a brand new email for her and call it a day, but I’d rather not deal with the hassle of linking a new email to a new profile right now. I was wondering if there’s any way to track down that old address, maybe through Facebook? I remember back in the day you could search for an email in Google and it would pull up a link to a profile, but I never actually sent her any emails, so I guess that option is out... Any bright ideas?