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I picked this up a few days ago, and now I've run into a bit of a snag
I need to make a purchase using PayPal, which is linked directly to my JPMorgan Chase checking account... but they've set up an automatic debit from my balance, and now I can't get the payment through. Can I just transfer funds into my checking account via online banking to cover it, and if so, what's the best way to handle that?
I’m looking at these two monitors because they hit the sweet spot for both price and size, but I’m having a hard time deciding which way to go. The Philips is definitely easier on the wallet, while the Samsung looks a bit more sleek. My main question is really about long-term quality. I’ve actually been using an old Samsung for five years now and it’s still going strong, so I know they tend to be pretty reliable... but what do you guys think?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/Philips-monitor-221V2AB-59670.aspxhttp://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/Samsung-monitor-B2230H-54229.aspx
Honestly, it’s possible they just messed up some of the wiring
Casey Long2 said:What would it be for? I wouldn't use it just to turn things on and off. But if we're talking about controlling a media center, then sure...
If we're talking about managing a media center... having more functions available would definitely be a great addition.
Does anyone know if there’s such a thing as a remote control for a PC?
Bryan Evans77 said:Jason Bailey58...
Did you actually take a second to put in any effort and click the link in the listing?
If you aren't sure, just click through and see what's there.
Look, you’re the one making the purchase here, not me. You really need to do your own homework and make sure you actually know what you're buying. We’re more than happy to point you in the right direction or show you which parts are worth your money, but we aren't going to call up some random guy just to ask him how a graphics card performs. It's on you to check the specs.
You can probably swap out that vent depending on which specific model you're working with, and if you really need to, you could always try lubricating it with some oil.
I believe you can find those mini fans for sale online; you just need to ask the seller exactly how they’re wired—specifically whether the leads are soldered directly onto the unit or if they use a standard connector.
You can go ahead and ask around, make some calls, and get the information you need. 👍
I've already sorted out the price and everything else is good to go. Now, we just need to figure out where we're going to host this.
Bryan Evans77 said:upgrading from a 7600gt to a 7300gt would be a total mistake...
especially if you're looking at a card with DDR2 memory... honestly, don't even bother with DDR2, look for DDR3 instead.
It’s better to just hang in there for a bit... keep searching, keep looking around, you'll eventually find something good.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/graphics-cards-listing-example
Alright... thanks. I'm not entirely sure how much value that specific one actually holds. Could you tell me if it's possible to grease the bearings or swap out that fan? Also, would a standard CPU cooler work on it... like, is it an Express design or what?
So, here’s my plan: I’m looking for a graphics card with at least 256 MB of VRAM. It absolutely has to be PCI-Express. My first choice was the geforce 7600, and I actually found a decent deal on one, but things got a little heated with the seller (who happens to be a fellow member here), so now I'm back on the hunt. , I stumbled upon these two listings. Is this geforce card also an NVIDIA product, or am I mistaken? What’s your take on them—which one would be the smarter buy, and how do they stack up against the 7600 in terms of performance?
Bryan Evans77 said:That micro-ATX unit might actually work for you, let's be real. Personally, I wouldn't go relying on cheap junk like that, but I have to admit one of my old 300W units lasted me about four or five years, and another one is still kicking even after five years, powering small builds just fine...
Once you figure out which graphics card you're going to pick—and if it isn't some high-end beast (remember, power isn't measured by VRAM, but by how many watts that card pulls)—if it's hovering around 50W and you factor in the processor, you probably won't need to swap out the power supply...
If you decide to go with something more aggressive, though, I’d strongly suggest picking up a slightly better, newer power supply. It doesn't need to be top-of-the-line, but you want something you can actually trust. 👍
Thanks, man, I appreciate it. Honestly, I'm not looking to get anything more powerful than this right now; this setup is pretty much my limit. If I eventually decide to upgrade to something beefier, I'll just grab a brand new power supply and do everything at once from a shop like Best Buy...
Bryan Evans77 said:Which 400W power supply are we talking about?
I mean, what brand is it?
Actually, I’ve got a Samsung one lying around too—it’s an external 400W unit, not inside the PC.
Do you think I'll need to upgrade my power supply if I swap in a 256 MB graphics card and move up to a 3000 MHz processor? Right now, I'm running an AMD Sempron 3000+ at 1800 MHz with 64 MB of integrated graphics and a 400-watt power supply.