Posts by Tyler Booth7
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Given how we tend to treat customers, maybe it's no different here. I went back to the store today, returned the item, and got my money back. I'm done wasting my time. I'll just find somewhere else to shop.
So, here’s the situation: I picked up a 1 TB Western Digital Blue. When I hooked it up to start my macOS installation, the system reported a capacity of only 32 MB. I tried plugging it into a different PC, and there it was—the UEFI shows zero capacity. Even when checking the drive within macOS on that second machine, it still claims it's only 32 MB. I took it back to the store, they sent it out for service, and promised me a replacement. Well, I picked up the "new" one yesterday, and it’s the exact same story. Is anyone else losing their mind here? 🙂 Has anyone dealt with something like this before? Thanks.
If I find out my case is too small and won't fit my GPU, does anyone have a recommendation for a new one I should grab?
wiredotter14 said:if you can stretch your budget a little $33, this would be an excellent configuration
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If you want to stay under $1667, you could grab the much cheaper NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB, which offers incredible value for under $667
https://www.cnn.com/sapphire-rx-48...hdmi-2xdp.aspx
edit: that's from CNN
analogtiger19 said:@Tyler Booth7
I'm not sure if you mentioned which case you're using, so just make sure to check how long the GPU is before you buy it... you don't want to get stuck😬
Basically, check your case clearance first, then look up the actual card length on the manufacturer's site, because retail sites can be unreliable. For instance, that NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB from CNN that wiredotter14 linked claims a length of 310mm, when the card is actually only 240mm 😵, whereas for the linked EVGA GTX 1060, there's no dimension listed at all (even though it's 280mm)
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Thanks for the advice. The build looks great to me, and stretching the budget by those $33 isn't an issue 😁. I will definitely double-check all the dimensions before purchasing so there aren't any surprises 👍
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If no one else in the group has any objections to the setup or other suggestions, I think this is it.
Hey there! So, I’ve managed to bump my budget up to $1.75. As I mentioned before, here is my current setup. Based on previous advice, I’m planning to hang onto the case and the power supply, but everything else needs to be replaced with new parts
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-DS4
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM: Kingmax Semiconductor 4GB (2GB + 2GB)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 430
PSU: Corsair TX650W
HDD: Western Digital Blue 250GB
I need a machine capable of running Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly and staying relevant for modern titles for a while.
The hard drive I currently have is fine, especially since I want to pair it with an SSD. Of course, if there’s any room left in the budget after your suggestions, I might consider upgrading to a larger HDD. If my current drive is actually subpar, please let me know—though if it's just a matter of capacity, that isn't a huge deal for me right now.
That’s the situation. Thanks 👍
Thanks for the advice. It isn't exactly an emergency right now, so I’d rather hold off until summer when I have some actual cash on hand. We can put a build together then. I'll be in touch. Best,
Thanks for all the input. I figured an upgrade path was out of the question. As far as the budget goes, I’m willing to push it up to $1167, and since this isn't an emergency, I don't mind waiting a bit until that specific graphics card becomes available. Once it does, I'll reach back out so you can help me put together a solid build. One more thing: what kind of resale value do you think I could get for my current setup if I sold off the motherboard, processor, RAM, and graphics card?
Hey everyone. Like several others before me, I’m looking for some guidance. Here is my current setup:
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core i7
RAM: Corsair RAM
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
PSU: Corsair TX650W
HDD: Western Digital Blue 250GB—as far as storage goes, I won't need more than 500GB in a new build
I've been noticing the performance is pretty abysmal lately. So, the big question: should I sell this off and buy something fresh, or is there actually a way to upgrade? My budget tops out at around $1000. Ideally, I need a rig that can handle Grand Theft Auto V without breaking a sweat (assuming such a thing exists within my price range). Thanks for the help.
Timothy Kim60 said:If you're planning on upgrading your CPU anytime soon—which means a new motherboard too—then just grab $233thishttp://www.edigital.hr/Video_kartice...GB-p31794.html. Or, if you've got a bit more cash to burn, go for something even better.
If an upgrade isn't on your immediate horizon, stick with the 6670 DDR5.
Modern Warfare 3 will run perfectly fine on a 6670, for instance. This should be comparable to your current setup.
And L. A. noir will definitely run; here, it'll just look a little less flashy than CoD.
I don't see myself upgrading that anytime soon, so I'm going with the 6670 DDR5 for now. It'll serve its purpose for a while. Thanks for the help.
Larry Ortiz5 said:The issue is your processor isn't powerful enough to let the graphics card run at full capacity.
Grab this one and you should be fine.
As for L. A. noir, I've played it myself. The game is riddled with bugs and kept freezing on me constantly. You should be able to run COD on standard settings, though.
Thanks for the advice. So, my next move is upgrading to a better processor.
Timothy Kim60 said:Exactly. I wouldn't even be able to make use of anything more powerful; the main thing is getting DDR5.
Will this be able to run L.A. Noire or maybe Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on decent settings? Sorry for asking so many questions, I just don't know much about GPUs. I could probably stretch my budget up to $233 though
Larry Ortiz5 said:Could we look through Craigslist? If so, here’s a solid graphics card option...
http://www.craigslist.org/graphics-card-listing-7443619
http://www.craigslist.org/graphics-card-listing-7502064
The second one doesn't come with a warranty. I'd suggest asking about the first one—see if there's any coverage left. If not, maybe they'll drop the price by at least $33.
I'd prefer buying from a brick-and-mortar shop, but I'll check out these listings. Any other suggestions?
Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice on a GPU upgrade. Here is my current setup:
- Intel Core 2 Duo
- 4 GB DDR2 RAM
- 650W Corsair power supply
- ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT with 512 MB VRAM
- Dell UltraSharp 24 monitor
I mainly want to play games, though nothing particularly demanding. My budget is around $200.
Thanks for the help.