Are you even sure your RAM isn't the culprit here? You should try to double-check it somehow—I know it sucks since the freezing makes it impossible to even run MemTest properly. If it turns out the RAM is actually fine, then take a look at your slots and test them all one by one. Also, definitely do a clean install of macOS.
Don't even sweat it—you’re definitely going to feel the difference compared to those old-school HDDs, especially if you're juggling a bunch of stuff at once. Personally, I think 1TB might be overkill for what you're doing, but hey, if the jump from the 500GB model gives you more speed and the price gap is tiny, it totally makes sense. Honestly, since you don't need massive storage, getting a Hybrid Drive is the way to go—it's a much better value for the buck.
Honestly, that should be more than enough for her—if she's paying cash, that setup with the optics is totally fine $643. Just so you know, an SSHD is basically a hybrid between an SSD and an HDD—it mostly uses NAND flash as a cache to handle all those everyday tasks, which makes everything load and boot way faster. To be real, even a standard HDD would get the job done, but since there’s barely any price difference between 500GB and 1TB, if you're looking for the best bang for your buck regarding capacity and speed, the Barracuda is the way to go. She could also pair an SSD with an HDD if she really wants that extra level of smoothness and snappy performance for the OS and apps, especially since 60GB is plenty of space for Windows and basic programs. From what I can see, there's a solid deal on the Blaze right now.
Nah, if it were 650W, you’d be totally fine. An XFX unit could probably handle it, but it would be working way too hard—we're talking higher temps, the fans spinning like crazy, and just a ton of noise. Plus, pushing it that hard long-term is a recipe for blowing out the power supply. Honestly, just check out a Fortron Hyper 700 w or maybe a Raider 650 w—those would handle an AMD R9 290 without breaking a sweat.
That picture doesn't prove a damn thing—honestly, we all know you're full of it anyway. If anything, you just made yourself look even more pathetic, posing with that calculator when you act like you're loaded and rubbing it in that you hang out with the elite.
Seriously though, maybe go see a therapist or something? It’s pretty obvious you’re struggling with your own life if you have to play these double-agent games. You're being dense, obnoxious, and totally transparent—just causing drama and showing zero respect for anyone else... and hey, I’m not even trying to insult you, I'm just calling it like I see it based on how you've presented yourself here. Honestly, man, what a setup you've got. I’d be stoked to have a rig like that and enough cash to burn just to be able to sit here and actually chat or trade advice with everyone normally. But instead, you're just trolling for no reason, or worse, giving terrible advice to people who come here looking for actual guidance because they want to spend their hard-earned money wisely. You're acting like a kid who needs a reality check delivered with a heavy hand. You noticed Fosna isn't around as much anymore, so you figured you'd stir up some trouble, but trust me—this little act isn't going to work the way you think it will. 😉
Honestly, it’s totally up to you, but I’d say just go with Windows 7 (SP1 64-bit)—it’s a much smoother OS, way less bloatware to deal with, and honestly just feels more productive.
Yeah, I probably just misread things—I thought I saw those three items bundled together at a Best Buy for $4k, so I was wondering why the price jumped for those two guys. But hey, I totally agree with Robert Rodriguez2 on this one—don't even think about an All-in-One PC. A separate tower and monitor setup is way better.
If you want to go with an i5 build just to have some peace of mind for a while, here’s a solid option:
i5 4440 MSI H81M P33 Kingston HyperX 8GB 1600 MHz Seagate 1TB SATA 3 HDD LG DVD-RW SATA Fortron Hexa 400W 80+ Active Naviatec NVT 603 MATX
AOC 22" IPS 1080p Genius USB Keyboard/Mouse Set
= $1500This includes shipping and assembly.
- You can always toss in a dedicated graphics card later (like an Nvidia GT 740 or GTX 750) and a 120GB+ SSD (maybe a Patrio Blaze, Kingston HyperX, Intel 520/530, or Samsung EVO 840/850). - Just hang onto your other peripherals—upgrading them later is usually pretty easy. - If you don't really need a disc drive, skip it and grab a better case, like a Zalman T1 +, T2+, or T5... though honestly, this Naviatec case is a decent enough box for builds that aren't running super hot (I can post a few pics of the 601 & 603 models if you want, because they actually surprised me for the price). If you want lower temps and better airflow down the road, you can always add extra 90mm fans (back) or 120mm fans (side). - You could also save a bit more money by going with an Acer VA model.
First off, can you drop your full specs here? I need to know exactly what hardware we're working with and which specific version of Windows you've got running. Also, grab a Hiren's BootCD USB and run some tests—hit the RAM with memtest and check the drive using HD Tune.
Wait, so would you actually grab a monitor bundled with a setup like that or not? I’m a little confused since you mentioned you don't have one, but then you didn't include it in the list with the rest of the build and peripherals.
Man, why are you even giving advice to this guy? He's clearly just some troll using a burner account. The Corsair 450 D barely even hit the shelves at Micro Center recently—Adam doesn't even have it in stock yet, let alone back when he claims he "built" his rig.
He was literally just posting about the exact same setup on another forum, except this time he mentioned an Intel ® Z87 and plans to upgrade to a Noctua NH D14 & GTX 970. The dude is obviously unhinged and has nothing better to do. There’s maybe a 1% chance he actually bought those parts given how shady he's been, and honestly, it wouldn't be hard to fact-check him.
Daniel Kern2
Look, just post a photo of your PC—and put a piece of paper in front of it with your signature and "US Forums" on it. Or, you know, just reply to yourself using that other profile of yours.
If the unit is actually functional and you're dealing with an FSP power supply, it should hold up just fine. Honestly, my advice? Pop the heatsink off the graphics card, give it a good cleaning, and slap some fresh thermal paste on the chip.
What’s the max budget we're looking at? Also, how are you planning to pay—if you're using a card, let me know where you're based, which one you're using, and if you're splitting it into installments? Oh, and what kind of software are you running?
Just a heads up—Rhea is really meant for Intel setups. And remember, if you're pairing Cooler Master coolers with an AMD build, you’ll definitely need a case with an open top since they face upwards—so you're looking at something from the Cooler Master product line or maybe a Cooler Master Hyper 212 and things like that.
darkbadger12
Just grab the RAM later on; for now, stick with this setup:
FX 8300 ASUS Prime Motherboard Kingston 4GB 1600 MHz Patriot Blaze 120 GB SSD SATA 3 Gigabyte R9 280 3GB WF 3X OC EVGA 500W Power Supply Zalman Z3 MIDI ATX USB 3.0