Posts by fadedorca66

If you ask me, just save up a bit more and grab an A8 or A10 from the jump. Those Dual-core APUs are pretty much garbage.

electricmarlin18 said:What would happen if I upgraded to 4GB of RAM and threw in a GPU with 1GB of DDR2, 3, or 5 (doesn't matter)? Would the PC just die from overloading a weak motherboard, or would it still run, maybe just slightly better?

Everything would work, but you'd barely notice a difference because that single-core CPU is such a bottleneck. I guess you could hunt down a dual-core, but honestly, it’s probably not worth the hassle since even the fastest old dual-cores are way slower than modern ones. You'd basically be throwing money at ancient junk when you could grab some actual decent parts for that kind of cash.

AM4 is alright and stays pretty cool, but I guess Celeron is better since it’s faster and still runs cold. Plus, you get way more upgrade headroom with Celeron—you can eventually slap in a beefier CPU and GPU so the kids can actually play decent games without issues, whereas AM1 doesn't really give you those options because the chip selection is just kind of weak.

So, what kind of software are you using to put those clips together?

So I was messing around with rooting an Android device today and had to format my microSD to ext2 before copying files over. If you need to mount ext systems, this little utility is pretty handy:

http://www.ext2fsd.com/

I guess there's no real need to mess with file recovery if the file system is actually fine; honestly, you might just end up making a bigger mess for yourself.

Skip this first one; a 19.5" screen is just too small.

The second option is alright, though I'd make sure it actually has a DVI or HDMI input. Honestly, for maybe an extra hundred bucks, you could probably snag one with an IPS panel instead...

Forget about it, you aren't really going to get anywhere with an upgrade.

Yours is an EVGA... there's a difference, I guess, but performance is pretty much identical.

Yeah, you'll probably be able to squeeze a bit more use out of your RAM.

Maybe try a different watch cable

I wouldn't touch that power supply; it’s still low-tier and basically on the same level as that MS unit you've got.

As for the RAM, maybe try upgrading it if they'll let you pay the difference. If not, I guess I’d rather just grab a new dedicated graphics card than waste my time messing with RAM, since the performance jump isn't even that massive.

Maybe look into an aftermarket cooler. It’ll probably be quieter and keep your CPU a bit cooler. This stock one hasn't been great, I guess

Got cash on you? If you do, just order it online and don't bother checking out Links or Netcom.

Netcom is a decent shop, I guess, but their prices are a bit steep. You can probably find the 8320 for $67 cheaper elsewhere.

And honestly, you can't really call someone a PC expert if they don't even know how to put Windows on a flash drive. That’s kind of an insult to people who actually know what they're doing.

Just grab a Windows ISO from the web and download this little tool called Rufus. It pretty much does everything automatically, and your stick will be bootable without any drama.

Nah, no way. That's a different socket altogether.

So, you actually buying this thing or what?

Just make sure the monitor has a DVI port; I guess that's fine enough.

And those pre-built PCs? Probably total junk. You don't go buying a computer at Walmart.

Man, where even is Christmas 😁

I guess watching 22" monitors with Full HD is probably the best bang for your buck right now.

The specs look solid, though I think you grabbed the wrong link for the monitor

Do $167? Is there anything available for $167? Maybe some used gear

It’s kind of pointless trying to guess how much RAM GTA 5 is going to eat up, I guess. Since they haven't even released the official minimum specs yet, any numbers you hear are just pure speculation