Here I am again, though this time in a different thread. I am looking to put together a desktop configuration for an older colleague of mine who works in surveying—my budget is roughly $300, ideally something available through monthly installments. The machine would primarily be used for general office tasks and, of course, AutoCAD; however, there is no need to run the latest versions, as many people in his field are still working with the 2010 edition. Given the constraints, I would prefer an integrated graphics solution—since a dedicated card certainly won't fit within this budget—and perhaps a DVD drive, though that isn't a dealbreaker; if it becomes absolutely necessary, he can just use my own data.
restlesslynx3 said:Well, if we follow your logic—which seems incredibly strict—hardly anyone would qualify to be a headliner at Coachella. By that standard, Iggy Pop is just coasting on past glory, much like Billy Idol.
That alone tells you everything you need to know about the decision-making process behind the scenes of this festival.☕
Personally, I wouldn't even book Iggy as a headliner myself—but then again, that is just my two cents.
Andrew Gomez40 said:To make matters worse, the famous Lollapalooza is actually much worse—the lineup is an absolute disaster. Honestly, the only thing somewhat saving them is Motörhead. Every year, they just seem to sink a little deeper into mediocrity.
Lollapalooza hasn't been synonymous with quality music for quite some time now; people mostly go there for the social scene and the general chaos. Not to mention, half the crowd probably doesn't even realize they're at a music festival because they're under such heavy social influence.
restlesslynx3 said:When The National plays in America every year, it feels right—but when a band like Franz Ferdinand shows up every few years, clearly acting as buddies with the Coachella organizers, then we have a problem.
It isn't really the same thing, is it? Having the same headliner at a festival repeatedly compared to a dedicated solo concert is two different worlds. The National will always have their loyal following, but who is Coachella actually going to attract by booking Franz Ferdinand again? People have already seen them—they've done their rounds. They really need something fresh, like The Black Keys did last year.
Chris Anderson4 said:For those who aren't based in Washington, D.C., how are we supposed to grab tickets? I tried buying them online—I even managed to get them into my cart—but it requires a credit card, which I unfortunately don't have. I noticed there is some option involving Allstate, but I simply cannot wrap my head around how it works—and trying to handle it at a shop in Washington, D.C. isn't really an option for me either.
Perhaps something like this? http://www.dirtyoldempire.com/shop/a...1#.VL6PQtKG-zM
Since the prices change on April 17th, maybe you could find someone in Washington, D.C. to pick them up for you—assuming you'd rather avoid the shipping fees.
John Turner34 said:What exactly are you getting at here? Are you really trying to install Windows 7 onto a new 2 TB drive? That shouldn't be an issue—provided, of course, that you know how to navigate the BIOS settings properly. If it fails once, don't bother trying to install it on a different computer just to move it back; it won't change the outcome. Jesus. Sometimes you have to toggle the IDE mode or adjust some other setting depending on what your specific BIOS offers—AHCI, or something else entirely... I can't recall every single option off the top of my head, so one would have to check. If you aren't sure, please, just ask someone who is. Don't put unnecessary strain on that Hard Drive; you might actually damage it by constantly moving it around... one wrong bump and it's finished—then you're just throwing money away.
Please, let's not talk nonsense and actually focus on what I wrote earlier. Initially, the system recognized the full 2 TB capacity of the drive, but after I installed the new macOS, both the OS and the BIOS reported only 1 TB. Fortunately, I managed to resolve the discrepancy using an HDD capacity restore tool.
Larry Murphy83 said:Why bother? If you take it to a repair shop, they’ll just wipe everything and return it to its factory state anyway.
I managed to resolve it using HDD Capacity Restore—though I am still conflicted. Should I back up all my data elsewhere before dropping it off at a service center? It is a dilemma, really. How would I even explain the situation to them? They would likely refuse to honor the warranty if they realize what happened.
There was only one partition visible. I just ran the hard drive capacity restore tool, and now it’s showing a factory capacity of 2TB, yet it reports only 1TB as available. If I proceed with this restore and it actually manages to reclaim the missing space, will my existing data remain intact—or is everything going to be wiped out? Does anyone know? This is critical because absolutely everything important is stored on this drive.
edit: It just occurred to me—I was previously running a 64-bit version of macOS, but now I'm on 32-bit. Could that possibly be part of the issue? Though, I find it hard to believe.
I was just having a conversation with a technician—an old hand at this sort of thing—and he mentioned he’s encountered similar situations before. It seems that initially, the drive displays a capacity of 2 TB, but after a certain amount of time passes, it suddenly drops to 1 TB. Is it possible that we are looking at a complete scam? Could it be that these drives, which are marketed as 2 TB, actually possess only 1 TB of actual storage from the start? If that is indeed the case, then we have truly reached rock bottom.
Larry Murphy83 said:Is there any chance you bumped the Hard Drive while installing macOS—just an accidental nudge or something similar?
I don't believe so—though I should mention it was completely powered down at the time. I only connected it after the macOS installation was finished. I actually tested it on another computer just now, and the result is the same: it shows 1TB, or more specifically, 1000.2 GB.
I am dealing with a Seagate BarraCuda 2 TB. This drive isn't even a month old—hardly any usage at all. I was in the middle of installing macOS and decided to disconnect the drive temporarily just to swap in a DVD-RW drive. Honestly, the reasoning behind it doesn't really matter. Anyway, once the OS installation was finished, I reconnected the hard drive and opened up a partition manager. Suddenly, macOS pops up a notification demanding that I format the hard drive. It's strange, because the partition manager correctly identifies the full 2TB capacity. However, when I check the BIOS, it claims the drive is only 1TB :O
Does this imply that the drive has most likely failed?
Does anyone happen to know what the commission looks like when I'm transferring funds from Chase to either Raiffeisen or Erste—specifically moving them into a Raiffeisen account? It's regarding $90 .
Could anyone suggest a reliable 16GB USB flash drive with decent transfer speeds? I'm looking to spend somewhere between $60 and $27—if such an option even exists?
Jonathan Anderson11 said:That same tent was set up back in Indianapolis—now it’s appearing in Columbus.
A buddy and I were among the first ones heading toward the bleachers—only to be intercepted by a steward who pointed right behind us—and suddenly, two cops are chasing us down, essentially herding us straight into that tent. It truly is the absolute bottom of the barrel.
Benjamin King2 said:When you're looking at USB drives, the memory speeds can fluctuate wildly—you can usually tell just by looking at the price tag, as you won't find high-speed performance in the budget bins. As for the hard drive, it's a mechanical unit spinning at 5400 rpm, so there isn't a massive distinction between the models. If I were in your shoes, I would opt for the SanDisk Extreme series; it features a fairly robust, shock-resistant casing, though I wouldn't suggest treating it like a football. 😁
Hehe, I think I'll pass on that. Thanks for the input. In that case, I'll likely just go with the Seagate model and call it a day—unless, of course, you have a completely different recommendation in mind?
— or should I be looking at a third option entirely?
I specifically highlighted these two because they come with a 36-month warranty. To be honest, my main focus is on the Adata model; I am not particularly well-versed in their storage drives. I currently use an 8GB Adata USB drive that is quite sluggish—so, I find myself wondering, could their hard drives suffer from similar performance issues?
Has anyone actually picked up their holiday gift package yet? I am curious about this Chase card situation—specifically regarding the logistics. Since we don't live in an area with a local branch, would we need to travel to a major hub like New York City just to withdraw a card that we could then use at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival?
I would appreciate an estimate—specifically, a breakdown for each individual component. Everything was purchased brand new about two years ago, though please note there is no remaining warranty left.
CPU: Intel Core i5 GPU: NVIDIA GTX 560 MBO: ASUS ROG Maximus RAM: Corsair XMS3 2x4GB 1333 MhZ DDR3