Posts by Joseph Carter9

This is exactly why I keep coming back to this forum... 🙂

crimsonstag84 said:Man, if we're talking $30, then you're most likely looking at a Microsoft Office suite 😬

The processor is perfectly fine; it's actually a bit more powerful than my old Athlon, so I don't run into any issues (even though I mostly just stick to rFactor 😁), and there is more than enough RAM.

Here is my suggestion... go with the 500 W Power Supply 🤣 but specifically the ProLine series, which outperforms the GP3 series—and the GP3 is already considered pretty reliable. As for the graphics, the HD 6850 should be about three times more powerful than a GT 440, so you won't have anything to worry about.

Alright, thanks for the help. 🙂

crimsonstag84 said:Yeah, that GPU is pretty weak... which Corsair series are we talking about here? If it's the ProLine, you're fine, but if it's an Office / Silent model or something similar, you really ought to swap it out.😉

AMD cards usually offer better multi-monitor support in that price bracket (like the HD 6850/6870), but I can't say for certain...

I have no idea what series the power supply belongs to. It's a real pain to open up the case, but I think back when I bought it (about a year ago) I paid roughly $30, and it has a 12cm fan. Can I figure it out from that, or do I actually need to crack the thing open?

Would upgrading to a better card actually make gaming significantly smoother? I assume the rest of my specs won't be an issue, right?

Z!

About a year ago—and I swear this is just a weird coincidence—I picked up a desktop PC...[Link]).
I managed to pull this specific configuration together:
AMD Phenom II X4 840 3.20 GHz
Nvidia GT 440Check out the official specs for this card over at MSI: http://www.msi.com/product/vga/N440G...=Specification)
8 GB (2x4 GB) of DDR3 running at 1333 MHz.
I’ve been looking into the MSI 870-C45, and honestly, I have some thoughts. It’s one of those components that really makes you stop and think about where modern hardware is heading. Let me know what you guys think.Check out this MSI motherboard: http://www.msi.com/product/mb/870-C45.html)
Corsair 500W

Like I already stated at the beginning of this thread:

I need a computer strictly for college and work. I'll be watching movies too, but that's really not a big deal.
Programming? It means having several text editors open alongside a massive pile of documentation—all visible at once (which is why I need this 2x22" setup) while ensuring nothing freezes up on me due to insufficient RAM.

I had considered the integrated graphics as an option too, but...

I've been trying to get back into gaming lately, but honestly, I'm pretty disappointed with how things are running. I'm thinking about picking up a new graphics card—would that actually make a difference?
I was thinking along these lines (I can't find the link you're talking about. Could you post it again?I’m looking at a budget of around $110, though I might stretch that a bit higher if I don't have to go out and buy a brand-new power supply.

Here’s what I really want to know:
Would a new graphics card actually make a noticeable difference here? I’m currently running games like Need for Speed and Grand Theft Auto IV on medium settings at 1280x800, which honestly feels pretty underwhelming on a 24-inch monitor. From what I can gather, the GTX 560 offers twice the bandwidth of the Nvidia GT 440. Is that enough to justify the jump?
Does anyone actually need a more serious power supply here? Aside from the parts already listed, you've got two drives, three 12cm fans, and an LED potentiometer for them—plus, there's no optical drive in the mix.
How much do you think I could get for my current graphics card? I’m thinking of knocking about 30% off the current retail price for a new one.

It would be pretty ideal if I could hook up a third monitor too. Right now, I’m just running two—a 22" and a 24".

Thanks!
🙂

Hey everyone,
I'm starting this thread because I need help finding some new speakers to replace my current setup...

Right now, I'm running MS ML-T508 units that I picked up about five or six years ago, and honestly, they sound like they’re on their last legs.

Just so we're clear, these new speakers will be hooked up to a laptop. That means I'm definitely not looking at any 5.1 surround systems—there's no point in paying for channels I can't even use. Plus, the room I'll be putting them in is only about 200 square feet, so a massive speaker setup would just be a total space hog.
That said, if a killer deal pops up, I might consider picking up an external sound card to level things up...

Bottom line: I'm looking for a solid 2.1 system with a budget of around $110.

I'm open to suggestions, or if you guys have some favorites you swear by, let me know. 🙂

Z!

What on earth are you talking about?!
I don't see any issue here...

Bryan Wood49 said:...
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/345...411024x768.jpg
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Where did the rest of the computer go? If I remember correctly, there was a desk right there, wasn't there?

Mat looks way better for internal builds; it has a much sleeker, more elegant vibe.

@Terry Wilson3/">@@Terry Wilson3, 👍
I've always had a soft spot for those massive big tower cases...

Bryan Wood49 said:I'll post the photos once I finish transferring them from the digital camera.
And honestly, lesson learned: never attempt painting indoors, especially not right next to white curtains...😍

I actually lost a few nights of sleep because I carried that thing into my room while the paint was still fresh... it was a total nightmare...

NHF 🍿

What's the exact case model?
It looks pretty sleek in the photo, though I’m not sure if it actually holds up like that in person.
A buddy of mine owns this(just the gray version), and while it looks fantastic in pictures, it feels kind of "cheap" when you actually see it in real life.

Back in my hometown, there’s this eerie pattern where if two people pass away within a day or two of each other, a third person inevitably dies within the next 48 hours.

Usually, it's considered "normal" for someone in town to pass away every ten to fifteen days or so.

My comment was specifically regarding the case 🙂.

As for what the mod... hmm... let's just wait for the owner to weigh in.

edit:
Maybe it's the cooling?! Honestly, you could just crack a window and call it a day 🤷.

It’s just simple, elegant—and I have to say, I really dig it 🙂.

I was honestly floored when I saw that fourth picture from the bottom; I genuinely thought that’s how it was going to look 🤦
I'm usually a huge fan of orange, but this specific shade is just screaming at me—it’s way too loud. It would definitely look better if you could tone it down a bit a notch.
That being said, it doesn't actually look bad 😉.

One thing though—is it just my imagination, or did you build this whole thing on an open-air test bench without a case?!

I just finished going through the specs, and honestly, they look solid.
Checking out some local suppliers online, there seems to be plenty of options for ink; from what I can see, shipping is looking to be about $200.
As for the ink itself, I’ve got a local repair shop nearby that refills old cartridges, so I'm thinking they might be able to handle these too...

Either way, I'll most likely just drop this one off at the shop and let them tinker with it; maybe they can get it up to speed.

Look, I paid top dollar—probably around $100 at full retail price—for that IP1500.

According to Google, the third-party $14 is actually...

Hello,
I currently own one of the most budget-friendly printers out there (the Canon IP1500), but unfortunately, it finally kicked the bucket earlier this year (after about 5 years of exhausting service).

Now I need to pick up a replacement in a similar ballpark.
Mainly, I just need it for college; most of my printing is just standard text documents.

It would be ideal if both the unit itself and the color ink were relatively cheap. With my old setup, the total cost for all my replacement inks hovered around $20-$10.
I’m turning to you guys for help because every online shop I’ve looked at only carries about 10 models, and 8 of them are way over my $1 $167 limit.
Print speed isn't exactly a priority for me.

Max price for the printer = $167
Max price for replacement ink = $20 total

🤦

That little table keeps bumping into the glass, and honestly, it scares the hell out of me if I see that line still lit up.

Edward Peterson70 said:It’s probably for the best you didn't start out trying to work with eucalyptus 😁
. I hope you find what you're looking for. Good luck.

Hmm... maybe he should just track down some Baobab?
People say there's a literal water reservoir inside the trunk, so if he actually found a real specimen, he wouldn't even need to bother machining the wood 😁.

Look, I grew up in the rural Midwest, and my advice is simple: grab a saw, head straight out to the yard, and just cut into whatever falls in front of you—just start cutting 🍿.

Don't tell me you're actually planning on going out hunting for tree sap.🙏