I should probably mention that getting a refund processed back onto an American Express card usually takes about 8 to 10 business days. I suppose I have no idea why the system takes that long to cycle through, but the important thing is that the funds do eventually return.
mellowtiger83 said:I just stopped by Best Buy, as I mentioned yesterday, to ask about your situation. They told me they will approve a full refund for those two graphics cards. Since you paid in three installments, the amount will be credited back to the card you used. If it's an American Express, you should expect to wait about 10 days, whereas with Diners Club it might take 2-3 days.
So it shouldn't be an issue. Of course, besides the refund, you could also opt for a replacement for anything else. Honestly, they turned out to be quite fair.
Why do you have to wait for the money to hit your card? Well, that's just how it works with American Express. When you buy something through American Express, even Best Buy has to wait about 10 days to receive the funds, so you'll have to wait too. I guess American Express is just slow. Diners and Master seem to react much faster.
Thanks. Everything is resolved now. They processed the partial refund properly. We picked up an Intel 120GB SSD on sale along with some 4GB DDR3 1600 RAM, and the remaining balance was sent back to my American Express. The money should arrive in 8-10 days, just as you predicted. I actually called American Express, and they confirmed they received the credit from Best Buy for the difference. The whole process went smoothly, and they were very professional; I suppose they are used to dealing with much worse situations. 😛
Timothy Kim60 said:It might be best to just open the case and check the model name on the sticker.
Otherwise, I was referring to this GPU. There isn't anything more powerful in a low-profile format, but I wouldn't recommend installing it unless you have at least 15A or more available on the +12V rail.
If they agree to the exchange, we'll grab two GT730s at Best Buy. I'm just not sure whether to go with the 2GB DDR3 version or the 1GB DDR5 one; they carry both. I'm hoping it'll be enough to run some games on low settings, like Dirt 3 or Sniper Elite and things like that.
Timothy Kim60 said:I suppose they might not turn you down—though I guess thinking so isn't the same as knowing—but you should definitely plan out how you intend to spend that amount. Perhaps look into a standard case and a decent power supply 😬
Also, if the CPU isn't particularly power-hungry, that 250W might be enough to run a 750Ti (though I would suggest checking the specific model first)
Dell
I am not certain which motherboard is being used i3 540 4GB DDR3 320GB SATA 250W Dell power supply
Both configurations are essentially identical,
By the way, I just sent an email to Links regarding the issue. I expect to hear back tomorrow morning, so I will update everyone then.
Timothy Kim60 said:Yes, I suppose you are mostly dependent on the merchant's good will here. If this had been an online order, it might be a different story altogether. However, there are two points that might work in your favor:
- You mentioned they haven't even been used or opened. - They would likely soften their stance if you offered to exchange them for something else of equal value. So, beyond just looking for a low-profile GPU, you might want to consider what else could be a good substitute.😬
By the way, Best Buy used to carry low-profile 750Ti cards for about $300
We didn't even touch the boxes, let alone the cards, because our neighbor told us it wouldn't fit inside the case. I guess things like this just happen; it feels like we won't get to play any games at all.🤦, damn, life happens, it seems like gaming is out the window.😠
What's worse is that the neighbor keeps teasing us, asking what kind of power supply we actually thought we were going to plug it into.🤦
I will see what the mood is like tomorrow at Best Buy. To be honest, I am not even sure how to approach them without feeling like they might laugh at me.😁
Thnx, I suppose if they could just swap these out for some low-profile cards and refund us the difference, that would be ideal. Besides, we don't really need them; the ones we bought haven't been opened or anything, so they're exactly the same as when they were first sold to us.
So, a friend and I are facing a bit of a dilemma. We picked up two Gigabyte RX 460 cards and an R7 360, also from Gigabyte, but once we got home, we realized they won't actually fit in our cases. It turns out both of us have low-profile chassis—we only just figured that out today. My friend noticed the issue immediately when he came over to help install them, so we haven't even opened the packaging yet.
I suppose I should ask: do we have the right to exchange these for low-profile versions, or can we request a partial or full refund?
The components were bought at a local retail shop using my American Express on a three-month interest-free installment plan. The store is located in a neighborhood in Chicago.
What should our next move be, or are we stuck trying to sell these on Craigslist?
To make matters worse, my friend thinks the 250W power supplies in our current setups probably won't even handle these cards.
We would ideally like to swap them for something like a GT 710, or perhaps request a refund, or maybe even grab an SSD and have them credit us the difference. I guess I'm just not entirely sure what our legal rights are here.
I suppose if you happen to need to swap out the power supply, you might want to check whether the motherboard uses standard connectors or some mythical proprietary ones.
We have already checked; it has a standard NYC power connector for the board and a standard 4-pin CPU connector on the motherboard.
swiftfalcon89 said:Given how much power that GPU draws, I guess two Panasonic remote control batteries could probably keep it running.😁
It is strange to think we would turn a business workstation into a gaming rig. By the way, a friend bought this back in 2008, and I probably shouldn't even mention how much he paid for it.😁
I do like the case; Dell did a very nice job with it. Everything feels high-quality, though everything seems to be reversed, almost as if I am looking at a mirror image of a normal PC.🙂
wiredotter14 said:Is this computer compatible with a standard ATX power supply (in terms of connectors), and will the PSU actually fit inside? That should probably be verified.
We just finished looking over the open chassis. From what I can see, the power supply seems to be the same size as the one in my home PC. The only difference is that there is a small fan built into it—I'd guess it's an 80mm. Also, the components are laid out differently than they would be in a typical American desktop setup.🙂 Good grief, everything is completely backwards.
I'm picking up an R7 250 from eBay tomorrow. Hopefully, nothing comes smoking out of the power supply.🤔
THX. So, I guess it won't work without a new power supply? I wonder why Dell would use such low-quality units that can't even handle what looks like a 65W R7 250, if I'm not mistaken. THX.
I also neglected to mention that instead of a standard hard drive, there is a 120GB SanDisk SSD installed inside. I suppose I am unsure if that makes any significant difference regarding the power supply requirements.
I have one more question for the group. A few of us are looking to play some games on some older hardware 🙂.
To be specific, we are working with a Dell 960. The specs are a Core 2 Duo E7400 and 4GB of DDR2. It is essentially an office PC, and the power supply is a Dell 255w, which follows standard ATX dimensions, though I am still looking into its limitations . I would like to run some older titles, perhaps something like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky, Far Cry 2, or similar games . What kind of graphics card should be purchased that wouldn't exceed the capacity of this power supply? My budget is roughly $167 maximum, so used components are fine .
For context, my friend has owned this computer for quite a while; he bought it brand new, and it runs very smoothly and quickly, but it lacks a dedicated GPU . How should I proceed?
Perhaps a used 6770 or something similar might work. There is a PCIe slot available on the motherboard, there is sufficient physical space, and the clearance seems fine. Sorry for the trouble .
THX. I'll head out to pick it up tomorrow. Regarding the power supply, it should be fine since the PC is running smoothly, and honestly, it was priced like pure gold, so hopefully, it holds up. It’s got fresh thermal paste applied, and the case itself is quite massive, heavy, and spacious; it looks brand new from the outside. I'm not sure which specific Chiftec model it is, but I suppose it doesn't really matter.
I might consider adding another two or four GB of RAM later on if I feel the need, and as for the graphics card, I'll probably look for a used one from a newer generation that's more power-efficient in a few months.🙂
I previously owned an i5 paired with an NVIDIA GTX 660, but I was unfortunately forced to sell it due to circumstances beyond my control. It would have likely continued to run the games mentioned.
The current offer seems reasonable to me, so I wanted to reach out and ask for some advice before I commit to a purchase that might not be worth it. 🙂
swiftfalcon89 said:Are you picking this up from someone, or do you already have it on hand? It really shouldn't give you much trouble; those games aren't exactly hardware hogs. Honestly, I think you could probably push it to high settings if you just dial back the AA a bit.
I am buying it, and I would like to play them. I think the price is fair, and the computer has been tested; it's coming from a friend, specifically $267.
The rest is just a Chiftec case, and I am not sure about the power supply.
The memory is something like 1066 MHz, and according to him, the processor stays constantly at 3GHz, though it can go quite a bit higher than that.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 on an LGA 775 platform 4GB DDR2 ATI Radeon HD 4890 1GB
I suppose this setup should be able to run NASCAR 2014, NASCAR 2015, iRacing, Assetto Corsa, Project CARS, rFactor 2, and similar titles.
The monitor is 19 inches with a resolution of 1360x720, which I think will allow for playing at medium settings. What are your thoughts? I don't really have any money for an upgrade right now, though I might be able to stretch to maybe $200 at most.$100.
It is interesting that nobody mentioned how the odds on Rosberg were sitting at around 3.5 to 4 🙂 . The way everyone reacted to Hamilton's pit stop was quite curious; it felt almost like a staged farce to me.
I owe Citibank two monthly installments. If I miss one more, they will likely move forward with a writ of execution. Neither my wife nor I have any way to cover this.
The loan amount is $20,000, and it has already been restructured over a 20-year term. I am also making regular payments on a $6,000 loan at JPMorgan Chase.
My spouse is currently unemployed, and we have two children. I am inquiring about the availability of child benefits or related assistance under these circumstances. $133. I suppose my salary has been processed. $1400.
I am curious whether a bank can garnish my spouse's life insurance policy, specifically regarding the premiums that have already been paid into it. $4000 I suppose I should ask, what exactly expires regarding the 2G?
I am a one-third owner of the apartment we currently live in. This property was granted to my mother, my sister, and me as a benefit for our family following the passing of a veteran. I am wondering if a bank could actually seize this apartment even though I only own a one-third share. If that were possible, how would they actually carry out that process in practice?