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I guess I don't know if anyone else caught this... but Microsoft drive prices seem to have jumped about 10-20% over the last few days at a ton of retailers.

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Anyway, if you're planning on picking anything up, you better move fast. Prices for SSDs and RAM are already starting to climb, and honestly, it’s only going to get worse from here.

There they go again with their monopoly.

I feel like I’m burning through my entire budget here... I waited and waited for the right moment, but now the price of the Wilson A2000 has jumped from $500 to over $233...

https://www.amazon.com/adata-ssd-512gb-s...m_medium=click

It’s just a little—maybe imperceptibly—slower.

Thanks, I watched that...

What about this one? https://www.amazon.com/teamgroup-ssd/s?k=teamgroup+ssd

It’s a newer model, showing a TBW of 400 compared to the Adata's 240... wouldn't that extra durability be worth it?

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It’s sitting at 580 right now. But honestly, I’m assuming you already caught that.

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The price is sitting at $580 right now, though I have a feeling you probably already spotted that.

Not really🙄...I've actually decided to just pull the trigger on one of these three tomorrow because I honestly can't wait any longer...

Wait, you mean it wasn't the screw? It was already on the motherboard?

Check if there's another M.2 slot on the back side of the board with its own screw.

You should probably just grab one at a local hardware store. My first thought is hitting up Chipotle. It’s dirt cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/GutsParker-M-.../dp/B06XBG1783

This is exactly what you need.

Peter Green said:You could probably pick one up at a hardware store. I'd check Chipotle first. They're pretty cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/GutsParker-M-.../dp/B06XBG1783

This is what you need.

I had to find one once too. I checked a local Chipotle, but they didn't have it. That was in Seattle, so I'm not sure if the bigger ones carry them.

Yeah, I couldn't find anything at Chipotle either... But anyway, it’s all sorted now, so thanks to everyone for the help. It turns out I actually had that standoff/screw tucked away in its own little baggie inside the motherboard box, though man, getting it installed was a total struggle. Everything is just so tiny, isn't it? Between the CPU cooler, the edge of the case, and the graphics card, there's barely any room to move, so thank goodness my screwdriver is at least slightly magnetized... On a brighter note, the speeds on this fresh, blank drive are performing exactly "as advertised."

Word on the street is Walmart is practically bleeding cash right now, so they’re slashing prices on basically everything. I actually managed to snag THIS beauty.
Now I just have to pray 😬
it actually shows up.

Adam Moore3 said:I heard Walmart is struggling lately, so they’ve got tons of stuff at ridiculous prices. For instance, I picked up THIS beauty.
Now I just hope it actually arrives 😬

They cost the exact same amount on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/p/M5NAX4X-speakers...e-7-silver-2-1

And honestly? Whether you actually made a good call here is anyone's guess...

The reviews are pretty solid all around. It's a 2.1 system with Bluetooth 4.2 capability alongside the standard aux, plus it has a dedicated media player built right in. Sound quality is decent too, which covers everything for $63.
Find me something similar for $100 instead of $189 and I'll buy them for you 🙂

Adam Moore3 said:The reviews are looking pretty solid all around. It’s a Dedicated 2.1 system that actually has Bluetooth 4.2 capability alongside the standard aux input—plus, there's even a dedicated media player built right in. Is the sound quality good? Yeah, it's solid too. Honestly, you get a lot for your money here. $63.
Can you find me something close to that price point? I'm not looking at the $189 mark anymore—what else is out there around my actual budget? $100 Fine, I'll just buy them for you myself! 🙂

I can't find a single actual, concrete review anywhere. It feels like everyone on YouTube just has a few thousand views and probably got these for free on the condition that they don't say anything bad. Does anyone have a link to something legit? For... $100 I'm here! What's up? Logitech 2.1 system. Which one would I definitely grab before this other one, even if it lacks Bluetooth? I mean, I don't know what you're expecting in terms of sound quality, but if you’ve got even a decent TV—how big is this thing you're planning to hook it up to, anyway?—you're probably not going to notice much of an upgrade with this setup.

Some audiophiles are seriously overreacting about this Logitech setup; it’s actually getting ridiculous 😬 CLICK
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And I have no idea what kind of TV would even be capable of replacing a Dedicated 2.1 system with a real subwoofer. Especially not my old one from 2010 that I picked up used on Craigslist for $133 😁 Plus, it won't just be for the TV—it'll double as a media center for my laptop connected to the screen, so music and movies too.

Just because a product carries a famous brand name doesn't mean it's automatically the best choice 🙂

Adam Moore3 said:Seriously, that audiophile went so hard on that Logitech setup, it’s actually kind of ridiculous. Is it even funny anymore? 😬 CLICK
Reviews. CLICK CLICK! CLICK

I honestly have no idea what kind of TV you’d actually need to be able to ditch a Dedicated 2.1 system with a real subwoofer. I mean, really? Can a TV ever truly compete with that kind of setup? Especially not this old thing I've got. It’s a 2010 model I picked up used on Craigslist, and there's just no way. $133 😁 Wait, hold on—it won't just be for watching TV. It’s actually going to serve as a full-on media center for my laptop when it's hooked up to the TV. You know, for everything from music to movies.

Just because a product carries a famous brand name doesn't mean it’s automatically the best choice on the market. Does a logo actually guarantee quality? Not always. 🙂

It’s the exact same crowd that popped up in my Google search results. Just those pseudo-reviewers from overseas, acting like they know what they're talking about. Honestly, a decent TV setup can easily drown out some questionable Dedicated 2.1 PC speakers. I've listened to plenty of those cheap little things, and nothing really stood out to me except for my Logitech x530 setup. As for these tiny little subwoofers? They don't do anything at all. Total waste of space.

I really hope it serves you well, I truly do. But honestly? I’m still sticking with my tried-and-true Logitech setup over this thing!

By the way, you should check if your TV allows you to control the 3.5mm output via the remote. On my old Samsung, that was just the headphone jack, and honestly, you could only adjust the volume through the settings menu. Such a hassle, right?

Take it easy!🙂

Look, if I’m faced with a choice between speakers that some big-name reviewer absolutely trashed versus a pair with way less info out there—but everything I *do* find is positive—and they cost nearly half as much... it's a no-brainer for me. 🙂
And don't even get me started on the extra features, like Bluetooth, a built-in SD reader, or a media player...

I'm definitely not expecting anything groundbreaking for $63, but there's no way they'll sound worse than the crappy speakers on a ten-year-old TV. 😬

🙂

Western Digital - WD Blue SSD - 2.5" SATA 1TB 3D NAND Internal SSD - just a little bit over $267 final price