My Apple doesn't have particularly bright screen illumination. Because of that, I always keep it at 100%. From now on, I think I'll try keeping it dimmed a bit more.🙂
I have already taken my Apple apart twice to inspect the internals and reseat the SSD. There is zero chance they will honor the warranty after that... But I am absolutely certain the issue lies with a faulty connection. Ever since I opened it up and cleaned the contacts, the problem has been reduced to a bare minimum.
It is only clearly visible against a solid white background or a completely dark one. Otherwise, you can barely notice it.
There were even times when it seemed to function perfectly for a while... without any spots at all.
All drivers have been fully updated. This message has actually been displayed on my screen for about ten different driver versions now. The issue persists whether I am using the integrated Intel graphics or the NVIDIA card, which suggests the problem lies with the display itself.
I read somewhere that this kind of glitch can be caused by a faulty connector inside the panel—maybe an inverter issue?
However, I doubt it is a direct failure of the screen, considering the laptop is only about six months old.
I have a Dell Inspiron, and I've been noticing some spots at the bottom of the screen for a while now. They look somewhat concentric, almost as if there's an issue with the backlight. Everything else seems fine in those areas, except for the fact that the brightness is a bit off. I'll post a photo, though I'm not entirely sure how visible it actually is...
Could someone please point me in the right direction regarding where to pick up those small memory heatsinks for a graphics card? I noticed the one I just bought has an Accelero S1 installed, but it only covers three of them. That means five are still missing
To reiterate... I won't be using this PC for heavy gaming very often. It’s mostly for multimedia tasks. I might play a game here and there, just enough to run something if the mood strikes me.
I don't really think upgrading from a 2.4 GHz Core2Duo will make a massive difference. Is it newer? Yes. But is it a significant upgrade? Not really.
One more thing... Will my current power supply hold up for a few days with this 4850 while I wait to pick up a new one?
I am not entirely certain about the exact power draw for this card. I have seen some websites claiming it sits around 100W, yet other sources suggest it can exceed 300W under full load—which seems quite hard to believe. Is it really that high? Regardless, upgrading the power supply unit should be a simple enough task.
Once I have purchased the card, I will follow up with the specific model of my PSU. Could you please check if it is sufficient for the job?
Why wouldn't that work? All I need to do is tie the grounds together and connect the power switch cable. I won't be running both units into a single motherboard anyway; there's no need. I'll just use one power supply exclusively for the PCIe pins.
And if the situation changes, I can always pick up an adapter to link both power supplies to the motherboard.
I was considering picking up another power supply unit just to bridge the gap. My plan was to run the old 350W unit specifically for the graphics card and use a brand-new one for the motherboard. I figured I could just tie the power and ground connectors together. Is a second PSU even necessary in a setup like this?
My computer is actually back home in Texas, so I can't be 100% certain about the specifics.
Right now, the specs include a D915 2.8GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, a 150GB HDD, one optical DVD drive, and an x1300/1550 graphics card.
As far as I recall, the power supply wasn't total junk. If I end up needing to swap that out too, would 600W be enough? Is 600W sufficient for a more significant upgrade to the motherboard, CPU, and other components?
What’s the verdict on this 4850? It looks like the 3870 also has an upgraded cooler.
I'm thinking about throwing an older PCI-E card into this build since it's running an old dual-core 2.8 GHz processor. I'm not exactly a hardcore gamer, but wouldn't it be nice to play something once in a while?
Hello there! I just stumbled upon these two graphics cards on Craigslist. My current PC is a bit of an old-timer—running a 2.8GHz processor with 2GB of RAM, currently rocking an X1550 with only 256MB... It's a quad-core setup, technically speaking. I'm looking to play a few older titles from time to time, so I definitely need a decent upgrade. Here are my options: 3870: 3850:
Or is there something else you all would recommend?
I would probably start by dropping in an Intel Core 2 Duo, maybe an E6600 or E8400, and then look for a GPU. But when I really think about it, is that even worth it? $100 The processor and the graphics card will cost just as much as everything else combined. Then you still end up with an old machine.
