but atleast you might be able to safe some money after you get done with the big spendings
#pc-build-help-and-tech-talk
dusty pumice
fleet canopy
Yeah
median moon
hopefully
more fans is the priority, with a better GPU, 1TB SSD and then 64GB RAM taking the other spots (in that order)
dusty pumice
I mean fans you could always upgrade on later
dusty pumice
how many does the case come with two?
median moon
three iirc
but stock fans are never the best
looking to pick up some noctua industrialPPMs as noise isnt really an issue
brazen spire
do you have airflow restriction (front panel ...)
dusty pumice
Mesh panel will be his front one
fleet canopy
Mesh is for cool kids
dusty pumice
if he sticks to the case he has on the list now
brazen spire
im french what mesh mean?
translator give weird word
fully understand exept grate
allright
with hole?
allright
brazen spire
i guess you know static pressure is important
fleet canopy
But more smaller than a sift
median moon
more smaller
fleet canopy
Yes
brazen spire
but in plastic
fleet canopy
No
brazen spire
so like a dust filter?
brazen spire
allright
some have big hole and its ok some other are horrible
static pressure is all you need
abstract kite
So here's a tiny guide for laptop users in case they want to check what memory they have.
Open command prompt in Windows as administrator and type:
wmic memorychip get devicelocator, manufacturer, partnumber, serialnumber, capacity, speed, memorytype, formfactor
This will give you a list of columns with the information about your ram in case you want to upgrade it (if your laptop has upgradable ram).
To view all of your ram's details, you can also additionally enter:
wmic memorychip list full
On Ram memory type, if it says 24, it's DDR3. If it says 0, it's DDR4 (because it's unknown to WMIC command)
merry bay
@median moon I know your budget is a bit overboard already, but I have to say that 120GB(112GB in windows) SSD's are very inadequate, especially for a system of this caliber.
You have 32GB of RAM so your Virtual Memory/Page File will eat a lot into that precious space.
Keeping it from near full capacity sounds like an impossible task, and before you know it you'll be looking at speeds around or below of an HDD.
120GB variants slow down to a crawl within a few months if they're pushed.
256GB boot drive is the minimum imo. At least for system like that.
brazen spire
and waste a ssd slot for 128go is too bad imo
heavy bramble
is a
i7 8700 4.2Ghz
32Gb 2400Mhz
512 SSD
and Gtx 1080 Gigabyte edition
good for high quality settings???
or should i stay at medium
heavy bramble
i played medium at 4K and got a happy 55 to 59
i dont think high quality is so merciful though
merry bay
Didn't expect 4K with a 1080, but if being below 60 doesn't bother you, then all the power to you
pastel jungle
Is there a setting to make FPS go above 60? Mine seems to be holding fast at 60 even though I've got the specs to easily do beyond that at my current resolution (1080)
pastel jungle
the monitor is 144, and it's set on the hardware to do 144 (working on other games)
abstract kite
Disable vsync
pastel jungle
Ah ok, that might be it then.
abstract kite
Most likely
willow frigate
linus tech tips
abstract kite
He said he isn't going to be
he's just thinking about it
I don't blame him honestly
he's contributed so much
fleet canopy
Yeah
Kind of would suck if he retired, he’s got a great personality for a tech show
abstract kite
(Btw for anyone trying to upgrade their CPU's the Ryzen 7 2700x is on a massive sale atm)
fleet canopy
Like 100$?
abstract kite
$330
fleet canopy
That’s some expensive price
abstract kite
What its worth now, I snatched it up for a new build I am doing.
May only be 2nd generation but, that is a good price.
fleet canopy
Yeah that’s a pretty good price
abstract kite
yeah they should be able to
fleet canopy
I don’t think you can with laptops. You can’t really get those upgraded as manufactures might as well have super glued it lmao
gilded onyx
Reee
merry bay
laptop internals vary loads and come with their own cooling solutions. Switching parts out they're unlikely to fit snug again
gilded onyx
The laptop being portable is such a convenience
brisk badger
There is ways of letting your PC do all gaming computation while you can play on any device in the world.
Technology today 🤯
merry bay
Yep. I'm thinking about getting a dirt cheap laptop and getting a no limits data plan(12-16€ monthly) to use my home PC remotely. For the things I'd use it for outside of home, it should be great.
At least until Ryzen 4000 laptops show up.
abstract kite
Laptops are difficult to upgrade since you have to source the GPUs in a way that they're compatible
you also have to make sure your laptop can efficiently cool the gpu as well
Most of the time you want to replace it with a GPU that can also be found in your current laptop.
median moon
if your laptop has thunderbolt you could run it externally
median moon
well i mean
if you can find a way to properly secure your gpu and your adapter, you can stow them in a laptop bag
abstract kite
You are also running the risk of perpetual vibe checks.
median moon
everyone runs the risk of being vibe checked
24/7
do not cite the deep magic to me
urban gulch
XD
native quail
Hey uhm so I just bought GTFO and now im getting this error, I tried giving it priority in my task manager but still it doesnt run well, I have 8gb ram tho.. It's allocting 3gb to gtfo If I'm correct, can anyone help me out with this?
native quail
it shouldn't be though... Like I checked it if I am correct
hexed horizon
Do you know what the parts are in your computer? Or is it a laptop?
native quail
its a laptop sadly
hexed horizon
Do you know the parts?
native quail
no..
hexed horizon
Well then check them
abstract kite
Run -> dxdiag and check graphic tab
hexed horizon
Yep
native quail
what parts would you need?
hexed horizon
Look, if you got a laptop there you can't do much about it
The minimum system requirements are on the store page
native quail
oh okay...
hexed horizon
or you can see it here #system-specs
You can check your laptop specifications if you Run the dxdiag command
you know, this window
Open: dxdiag
native quail
yeh im currently checking my specs
hexed horizon
Anything?
native quail
yikes okay it seems im above the minimum but below the recommended, that sucks... I thought I checked it beforehand but it seems I was wrong, thanks for the help!
brisk badger
it says clearly: "too little VRAM". Not RAM
hexed horizon
You might have an integrated GPU is that it?
brisk badger
VRAM is the video ram located on your GPU. You need 2GB at least but you have 1GB
abstract kite
Gpu is 1gb of vram... it for sure is lower than gtx 660
hexed horizon
It's a laptop
abstract kite
Same principle follows
hexed horizon
some cards released after the 660 and have 1Gb VRAM
like the GT 700 series cards
tho I wouldn't recommend those for games either
vapid crypt
If you have less than 4gb vram, you're not gonna have a good time with most modern games.
At least if you're targeting 1080p
north bronze
I wonder if AMD's new GPU is going to be cheaper than Nvidia's stuff and perform great for VR
I'd like it if the RTX 2000 Series price dropped
abstract kite
AMD GPUs are great but, let me tell you from experience these drivers fucking suck ass.
Green Screened on me twice today than froze my system.
AMD GPUs, on paper, are good
vapid crypt
I haven't had many problems with the drivers
abstract kite
Implementation is a bit wack imo
vapid crypt
The only problem I had was trying to play Nioh, which is fixed now
And occasional black screen with some games, usually fixes with a restart
That was running older drivers though
If you're having trouble with the drivers, I highly recommend running DDU in safe mode and then reinstalling. If that doesn't fix the issues then yeah AMD needs to fix this
north bronze
I'll probs go nVidia for the GPU unless drivers are stable for VR
hopefully the prices will drop once they announce/release their new line-up
abstract kite
For sure
Ampere could potentially be cheaper than 2000’s msrp too
driving 2000 down farther
north bronze
If they do I'll invest in a 2080Ti, unless the newer ones are cheaper/that more powerful
vapid crypt
The 3070 will likely be ~2080ti performance
north bronze
I just want to get into VR game dev, looks like a great time to get started ¯_(ツ)_/¯
abstract kite
But somewhere around there
north bronze
As long as the GPU works with no issue and performs well, I'm happy
vapid crypt
I'll tell ya what, it'll at least match the 2080ti in RTX
abstract kite
For sure
vapid crypt
Like the 3080 is gonna be the 25-30% increase over it
abstract kite
3080ti is gonna be nuts
north bronze
when do you think they'll get released?
vapid crypt
Not really, I think pascal is 16nm right?
abstract kite
Yea it is
vapid crypt
And Turing uses 16-12nm or something, but I'm pretty sure its just marketing
abstract kite
@north bronze Most likely will hear about more around march/april. I’m guessing release dates around August
vapid crypt
Don't pre-order or get it on release 
abstract kite
^
north bronze
my poor little 1060 won't handle vr game dev 
abstract kite
I’ll be buying mine somewhere around christmas this year once they’ve ironed out all the kinks in the drivers and if there’s any hardware issues
Also custom PCBs
EVGA better make better looking coolers than their current ones
vapid crypt
The Turing Launch was crazy, screen artifacts, failing FE cards, there's always dumb shit on tech launches for new stuff
abstract kite
EVGA’s Turing coolers look terrible compared their Pascal coolers from a visual aspect
I have a great idea, put over 70 LEDs on a SSD and watch in amazement as your PC Dry Heaves to boot.
north bronze
lol
vapid crypt
They do have RGB SSDs
That's a good meme
The only thing wackier arguably is RGB cable extensions
north bronze
abstract kite
If you want another version of that meme
Manufacture puts RGB on SSD
SSD: I prevail - DOA (timestamp) 2:04
Too lazy to link the actual song
nor would it be of any use to the tech channel
I hear Linus is thinking of retirement since he reached 10 million subscribers.
He deserves it tbh
He’s created such a huge company
with daughter channels
I think the guys at LTT can pick up it up wherever he leaves off
I agree but, honestly that man has helped me in so much for building the rig I have today and the one I am going to be building shortly.
vapid crypt
For me it was Paul's Hardware... except I remember when him and Kyle were making promotional videos for Newegg
abstract kite
Yoo what up Glass
Bitwit, Jayztwocents and Gamers Nexus helped me with my first build
The information I got from those guys helped so much
median moon
yeah i'm starting my research on how to actually like
build one .
now that all my parts are locked in
brisk badger
it's lego, for adults
abstract kite
^
median moon
well no lego for adults exists
abstract kite
Hey now
median moon
i.e. the new emergency collection from LEGO City
prepare the lifeline
lower the stretcher
and make the rescue
vapid crypt
If you grew up with Lego, then all Lego is for adults 
abstract kite
Yes ^
median moon
abstract kite
All you need is plexiglass 
median moon
lego 2080Ti
abstract kite
Need more airflow?
Just take a few bricks off the front
I am pretty sure Legos are pretty water resistant when stacked together too
Oh yea
Tfw when you’re building your PC case with Legos
Oh yea, its all coming together
abstract kite
I’m in way too much of a meme-y mood. I work up too early.
I will crowdfund that Glass
median moon
lego ryzen sponsorship
abstract kite
Though that could be a nice learning opportunity too before you try the real thing.
abstract kite
For sure!
median moon
nerds?
fleet junco
His PC would get to the windows startup screen before shutting down and restarting. The only way for him to bypass this is to access the bios or the boot menu.
I advised him to reinstall his windows. He rolled back from 10 to windows 7 and for now everything seems fine enough.. He's upgrading to 10 as we speak.
What could be causing the issue? Was it only windows being shite again oor is it a hardware issue?
He suspects if may be his HDD cuz' it's 7 years old.
Maybe faulty ram?
median moon
is he booting off the HDD
fleet junco
Yeah.
median moon
that's probably why
could be something else but i'm willing to bet it's just hard drive problems
brisk badger
not tried safe boot?
abstract kite
@fleet junco Hard drive age could be an issue
Did anything in his system change?
Recently
fleet junco
Nothing
fleet junco
Yeah he did
It was a recent update
And then it all went to shit
^his exact words
fleet junco
He's on 7 now and everything's fine
abstract kite
Reinstalling Windows 10 as a fresh copy will fix the issue
Windows 10 is just jank like that
fleet junco
Microsoft being retarded as always
abstract kite
Very much yes
Linus tweeted this after the stream where he talked about retiring
https://twitter.com/linustech/status/1220469047025795072?s=21
median moon
i know
finite sentinel
I got the last components to finish my build finally
new PSU and my Crucial P1 1TB finally came... now I gotta install windows on the P1 and organize all my drives
median moon
nice
abstract kite
Aluminum or Copper heatsink?
Copper @abstract kite
Copper is a better material
Better conductor of heat
Has a high melting point
and doesnt corrode
Copper is more durable to Galvanic Corrosion?
Failed Chemistry fyi
Oh yeah, also, finding it hard to see if there's a heatsink under 43mm in height.
For AM4 sockets.
noble arrow
I just use the stock Ryzen cooler, it keeps my build cool enough and its decently small and it was free lol
But there is smaller am4 heatsinks, cant remember there names though
abstract kite
@abstract kite What cooler are you thinking of using?
Oh you need a headsink under 43mm
let me send you a good one
https://www.amazon.com/NOCTUA-NH-L9i-chromax-Black-Low-Profile-Cooler/dp/B07Y3M88QF
You shouldn't have to worry about a thing with this.
The black coating protects against corrosion
So you should be good with this
abstract kite
herro anyone here i need realistically the price i can get for selling my pc
viscid prism
2 dollars
viscid prism
put in your cat, and i shall make it 3
abstract kite
:_: i hab dog
viscid prism
then the dog
abstract kite
But for real, umm 1070, 9900k, 16gb ddr4, kraken x52, z390 elite aorus
viscid prism
Ik, i'm a very skilled negotiator
viscid prism
I have no idea what any of that means
abstract kite
cause prices in croatia are usually high af
ok basically 1500€ is 1800$
1200€ is 1500$
sick reef
sick reef
Currency change value daily.
abstract kite
i dont plan for like going lower than that due to actual croatian pricing being cancer
rtx 2070 super costs like 800$ in croatia
merry bay
2nd friend having their ISP's deliver wrong speeds these past few months
paying for 300 up/down
getting this
the other friend peaked ~900, recently had his download speed go down to the correct ~300, upload stayed ~900
fleet canopy
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Acer-Nitro-VG270U-Pbmiipx-27-144Hz-Refresh-Rate-1ms-VRB-Response-time-99-sRGB-/383269762155 For 280$ USD, less than 370$ USD
finite sentinel
reselling PCs is rarely profitable these days
fleet canopy
Yeah
abstract kite
I'm aware of the Noctua heatsink @abstract kite
Just looking for a copper one.
also aware that powder coating does prevent corrosion.
Take a look at the Cryorig C7 cu
you can replace the fan with a better one
but that's a copper heatsink for you
abstract kite
@abstract kite There is also the C7G. Full copper that's graphene coated.
It's kind of expensive though, but from what I'm understanding this is pretty much what you're looking for.
https://www.amazon.com/Cryorig-C7-G-Graphene-Edition/dp/B07M5LWLFQ/ref=pd_sbs_504_t_1/141-7565320-0613912?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07M5LWLFQ&pd_rd_r=8e6b705c-07a0-4b5c-bc3c-dffee8ddc78f&pd_rd_w=K2mku&pd_rd_wg=RAP9r&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=D15BZ1RQFDXKDQSWMA2P&psc=1&refRID=D15BZ1RQFDXKDQSWMA2P
fleet canopy
Nice link
abstract kite
Full cooper and black
Goddamn
Thanks mayo
it works
What's the fan size?
it's a 97mm fan iirc
A bit of an odd size
vapid crypt
Its 92mm looking at their product page on Cryorig's site
Huh the amazon prices are way higher than the intended msrp from the looks of it
Maybe they just aren't making many anymore
abstract kite
fleet canopy
True gaming keyboard
abstract kite
fleet canopy
Yes
fleet canopy
Ew
abstract kite
fleet canopy
Hot
abstract kite
I bet most 80s keyboards are just membrane keyboards
I wonder if there is a mechanical remake.
fleet canopy
At least it ain't loud as shit
dusty pumice
Loud as shit is what all the average gamers are on
Factory keyboards shitty quality
dusty pumice
My friend is getting a $500 comission keyboard
from a family member
Hes gonna custom solder it probably will make a $250 profit margin on it
fleet canopy
Hm
dusty pumice
There is the Hm again lol
dusty pumice
U always use that when you dont know how to react?
dusty pumice
You should play Darwin project
dusty pumice
Alot of weebs and kids who use those stop words
dusty pumice
BR game on a higher difficulty level yes
all the players on that game are either low tier or high tier
High tier is people with 1000+ hours or more so all the streamers
And the sweaty tournament players
fleet canopy
Seems to be doing better than when I last checked on the review ratings
dusty pumice
and the lower tier are people below 100 hours
But im gonna drop that topic in the tech channel sorry guys = )
fleet canopy
Kek
I've checked on Cherry MX differences, didn't know they had a difference besides color
dusty pumice
Its not even cherry anymore
you can pick from 25 - 50 different switches
on custom boards
dusty pumice
this is a good link to look at what options you would have
Tells you all the prices too for the switches
dusty pumice
The PC case is the body of the car the hardware the engine of the car the pheriphials are the wheels
Everything needs to be high quality to be able to compete competitivly
viscid prism
ye
jade ermine
I saw one keeb i fell in love with at forums, Lemme find it
dusty pumice
Would love to see it unlucky = )
jade ermine
https://imgur.com/a/ivq5yhE Here is build pictures from it so you can maybe appreciate it bit more. I think its hit or miss for most but im totally drooling over it
SA profile caps aaaaah
jade ermine
That color and 60% is big nono for most i feel :D
dusty pumice
I am more of a full size type of person
vapid crypt
I've grown fond of the tenkeyless design
dusty pumice
I am on a TKL right now sadly because i am just making use of a warranty product
jade ermine
I got TKL aswell. That numpad just tends to get on the way i feel
dusty pumice
It has a plate with a low button profile which kinda sucks in my personal oppinion
I need the numpad for alot of things + csgo so its kinda useful for me but yeah i feel the TKL for most people
Im gonna play some GTFO right now so cant chat more but i will when im not gaming = ) ❤️
sick reef
I like having numpad on my keyboard, but using it for CS?
All you need is 1-6 and B.
fleet canopy
Maybe like
Soundboard?
Honestly idk
Unless it's some binds for how the game is viewed, like gun on left hand, etc
dusty pumice
No its for buying items?
dusty pumice
You litteraly bind all your items you can buy to the numpad
sick reef
B52, B43, B63, B64, B63, B63, B63
B63, B63
B63
To make sure you've maxed nades.
Never wanted buycommands myself.
dusty pumice
Oh i do for everything
sick reef
But I also buy almost all guns.
dusty pumice
Eco rounds, SMG's, the big guns, helmet and body armour seperatly
sick reef
Can't have binds for everything and remember.
dusty pumice
Grenades on one key, seperate grenades
sick reef
Especially depending on your eco.
fleet canopy
Oh so it's just a bind for loadouts?
dusty pumice
yes
fleet canopy
Or?
sick reef
Yeah, for him, that is.
fleet canopy
Oh ok
sick reef
I just adapt.
dusty pumice
For most it is
fleet canopy
Not too bad I guess
dusty pumice
You litteraly almsot never see those guns in esea or faceit lobbys
dusty pumice
you litteraly dont care anymore and you basicly show them disrespect by buying it
sick reef
Yeah, but I do buy MP9, Mac-10, MP7, Autoshotgun, etc.
fleet canopy
Mac 10 is too damn good
sick reef
A buycommand does me nothing because I buy differently depending on what I am playing, and my economy down to a rough 300 dollar variance.
sick reef
It is.
dusty pumice
UMP i believe it is
sick reef
UMP isn't anymore.
fleet canopy
Mac 10 is just damn good for close range firefights
sick reef
As good any way.
fleet canopy
UMP is fairly okay
sick reef
It works long range as well, though not as well.
dusty pumice
Havent played in two - three months
but this is tech channel so ill drop the topic
where going far off topic
fleet canopy
If you have good aim on full auto, I guess it works
fleet canopy
More like med range for UMP
sick reef
You'll get outtraded by most other guns or rifles.
sick reef
Well, meta is most SMG's, and/or rilfes.
sick reef
Since UMP isn't OP anymore, really.
fleet canopy
AK is a 1 tap gun
dusty pumice
But i am done talking about csgo in tech channel lol
fleet canopy
Unless shit aim like I do
From never touching it so much anymore
For how horrible I am at it lol
Or just generally solo queue
But yeah I'm not the best
fleet canopy
fleet canopy
Until you came in
fleet canopy
Nyet
sick reef
We're done.
abstract kite
Cool.
fleet canopy
Have anything new from AMD popped up? I haven't heard a thing from them or checked on it
fleet canopy
Ah
sick reef
sick reef
Yeah
fleet canopy
Seems like
NVIDIA actually dropped prices on something
Wow
This is unseen by NVIDIA
fleet canopy
Oh?
sick reef
And then released super to dilute the market.
Who knows, really. AMD's 580 was also a nice meme.
"It's the 380, but again, but again"
fleet canopy
Never heard of it like that, tbh
sick reef
How?
That is what it was at least.
The two time rehash
Just like 10X-series.
Imagine Skylake-X
Now imagine 2018
They have to solder to squeeze out the last bits of performance due to heat.
When Liquid Metal performs way better than solder.
median moon
vodka cooling
vapid crypt
That's not really accurate, the 580 was a refresh of the 480 and the 590 was a refresh of the 580. That was the refresh of a refresh. The 480 was a legitimate generational increase over a 380/x cause it gave comparable performance to a 290x/390x while being much more efficient.
coral sand
Did you enjoy the latest chapter?
||It's very wholesome to see Nakano's loyalty to Senko||
abstract kite
hehehehheheh
abstract kite
So before I play this game... I'm gonna need some headphones and a microphone right?
Any suggestions? I have a mod mic ready to use but no headphones
fleet canopy
A mod mic?
Like a stand one? Not connected to headphones type?
Go for audio technica
This is what I've got https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/4caf27591c432dd2/index.html It's a good headphone for its price. But there's also cheaper ones if you'd like
vapid crypt
They're basically AKG 240 clones, down to having a modular cable even. The earcups are kind of meh though, would recommend swapping them
abstract kite
Looks affordable too
vapid crypt
For a higher budget, in terms or price to performance you probably can't beat these though https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500S-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW Swear I saw an LTT video about them a little while back
fleet canopy
poor H
abstract kite
None of these need an amp, right?
fleet canopy
Like wireless?
vapid crypt
You probably don't need one no, at least I don't use a dac amp
vapid crypt
Its a device that amplifies and improves the sound of high end headphones
fleet canopy
Ah, the biggie tip
vapid crypt
No no one of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LP3AMC2
vapid crypt
Bil was talking about getting a dac amp with the drop planar headphones the other day
abstract kite
Yeah
vapid crypt
As far as recommendations go
vapid crypt
I'm not sure when you would need one, but some headphones probably do need a dac amp. You would most likely only notice a difference with something fairly high end. But I'm not a hi fi expert so
I think Bearz would know more
fleet canopy
Yeah it'd be understandable for higher end headphones
But it is an amp
So it might be good for lower end
abstract kite
Yeah
dusty pumice
Bearz is cooking right now
vapid crypt
I think at that point its a luxury though, but in any case I'm not using one for what I have
dusty pumice
so if you want his help either DM him or wait like 30 mins to an hour
fleet canopy
Nah it'd be much more of an audio design thing
abstract kite
So my sister's a DJ but she's not in the country and not willing to let me lay my greasy fingers on any of her super high end headphones and DACs
fleet canopy
Yeah
abstract kite
I'm just looking for something that will let me get the job done gaming and won't make me sell my house
dusty pumice
I would need to say though, headphones are part quality other part personal preferences
fleet canopy
She'd most likely have an amp for headphones
abstract kite
Yeah
Some of her headphones look like spaceships man
It's crazy
I don't know anything about it though
fleet canopy
You could just pick up any cheap 50$ gaming headset tbh
dusty pumice
Weight and closed or open are huge things to decide on
dusty pumice
Its not that hard actually specifications usually tell you the weight
If you used to the more heavier headsets then you should be more than fine with a set of headphones
fleet canopy
The weight of my headphone is annoying as shit sometimes tbh
But I don't notice it too easily anyways
Kind of wish it had adjustable option, so I could have it fit my head better
dusty pumice
Some headsets i had i couldnt wear more than an hour or two, some headsets all day same thing with headphones how comfortable they are is usually closely bound to the price
vapid crypt
Only complaint for what I'm using is it squeezes a bit, and replacing the ear pads are likely a must
As far as the ones that come with the set that is
dusty pumice
but quality can be hugely different in different price categorys
vapid crypt
The philips ones I posted look really promising though, kinda thinking of giving them a go since I've never used fully open back ones before
fleet canopy
Oh yeah
Some headsets made me physically ill
My brother's last headphone felt like my jaw was dying, I started to feel ill so fast
Just gotta know what is your kind of headphone
You might get used to it, but god I never wanna have that experience again
dusty pumice
@abstract kite what is the price category your looking in?
50 - 250?
250 - 500?
or higher?
abstract kite
50 to 150
I haven't actually got a microphone yet either
Kind of a hard budget I know
vapid crypt
Didn't you say you had a modmic?
abstract kite
Well I was accounting for that in the budget but I might just choose something different instead
The specific ones I was lookin at were kinda expensive
I think there might be better cheaper options
Aren't those antlion modmics supposed to be notoriously overpriced?
vapid crypt
I wouldn't know, not something I use
Looks like that particular brand starts at $50
But probably not worth it, not really sure 
abstract kite
I also have this weird bug where, regardless of the hardware (so not a driver issue) I will often get earraped suddenly after pausing and unpausing audio
It just gets like.. extremely loud and if I change the volume by like one point it fixes itself
I think my fucking computer's cursed
vapid crypt
Hmm never heard of that. Regardless of hardware, well I mean you're probably not accounting for faulty onboard audio huh?
vapid crypt
Then again I don't know if that would be caused by a faulty soundcard, I would consider it a possibility though
abstract kite
Yeah
I think it could also totally be a driver issue.
This computer originally started out on Windows 8 and then I upgraded it to 10 for some fuckin reason
Turned out to completely fuck some of my drivers
fleet canopy
Hm
vapid crypt
Um, you could try reinstalling windows or just reinstalling drivers
abstract kite
Tried both
It only fucked my wifi card drivers (no ethernet anywhere near me)
But I've got a work around
vapid crypt
How did you reinstall the drivers?
abstract kite
Well first I tried the device manager then I went to the actual manufacturer website
It was a while ago but for some reason it didn't work
I should probably check again
Maybe I should try exorcism
vapid crypt
There's a program called DDU, normally it helps with wiping all files and the registry associated with graphics drivers. It seems to work with audio drivers too
Not something I've ever used for audio drivers though, I would only use it for graphics drivers to ensure there are no issues updating pretty much
vapid crypt
So just in case I would make a system restore point in case there's a problem, and run the program in safe mode
And don't accidentally uninstall your graphics drivers
rancid kindle
Ok so uh
I'm trying to install that cpu cooler you guys recommended i get
Except
fleet canopy
Oh boy
rancid kindle
This is what i already had
fleet canopy
Just pull it off
vapid crypt
Yeah I uh warned you about that I think
rancid kindle
🤷🏻♂️
vapid crypt
Make sure none of the pins are bent
rancid kindle
No like
fleet canopy
Like taking off cooler, it's too dry and takes CPU with it?
rancid kindle
^
fleet canopy
Yeah how the fuck did that happen
rancid kindle
I unscrewed and pulled the old one off
fleet canopy
Isn't there supposed to be some seal thing that keeps the CPU on?
vapid crypt
The paste cures, dries and tends to stick to the IHS
fleet canopy
Like this uhh
rancid kindle
There was
abstract kite
I was told
@abstract kite that i was needed?
@rancid kindle Thats fine
it's normal
put it back in
and run the system for a bit
warm up the thermal paste
and then take it back out
should come off
without pulling the cpu out
abstract kite
ah bears my man
rancid kindle
I went with Plan B
abstract kite
Any suggestions on a budget headphone and microphone combo?
vapid crypt
That works
abstract kite
$150 max
vapid crypt
I'm guessing you dropped that back in
vapid crypt
Align the gold arrow on the corner of the chip
vapid crypt
With the arrow on the motherboard
And just gently drop it in place
No need to push down, after that lower the lever
vapid crypt
Give it a wiggle to make sure its sitting properly too
rancid kindle
I thought i broke everything
fleet canopy
lol
vapid crypt
And clean off the old paste before you put on the new cooler/ apply new paste
torn ferry
What do I do if it scanned and repair drive on startup yet again?
rancid kindle
Specific?
fleet canopy
Use like
torn ferry
Do I need to replace my SSD?
abstract kite
@abstract kite DMing
vapid crypt
You could use acetone, there's a handful of stuff that works
fleet canopy
Or the helpful fox Senko-San can help you
vapid crypt
The ideal cleaning cloth is a paper coffee filter
Cause it doesn't leave any fibers behind
dusty pumice
@fleet canopy its a cat girl
torn ferry
Do I need to replace my SSD?
vapid crypt
You can use a paper towel too if that's the best thing you have though
fleet canopy
Foxgirl*
rancid kindle
No water?
vapid crypt
Water can work, it'll just take more effort; at the same time you don't really want any water getting onto the motherboard
fleet canopy
I just don't recommend it tbh, you probably won't be able to get some of the water probably, so it'll be there for some time
vapid crypt
A good alternative to alcohol is Acetone
And uh I've heard of people using those make up wipes
vapid crypt
So you haven't opened the cooler yet?
torn ferry
What should I do if my computer told me it was scanning and repairing my boot drive on startup?
fleet canopy
Oh that's not what it means
Probably?
I'm not sure
If it was beginning to fail, it would be doing way worse than it would be when you got it
vapid crypt
I don't actually know what the signs of a failing drive is
fleet canopy
Strange noises such as clicking or humming from the drive
Repeated program crashes or disk errors
Frequent error messages while running software
Overall strange behavior from the computer
I believe I've got the same thing before, but nothing really happened after that
torn ferry
Do I need to turn fast startup off?
fleet canopy
Fast startup? I guess that focuses on the OS first before any other stuff I guess, but do it ig?
Oh yeah and use some malware protection program, like Malwarebytes I guess
They can cause slowness
abstract kite
Fast startup, to my knowledge, runs minimal POST and then boots OS
fleet canopy
Oh, then keep it on then?
A crashed hard drive:
Blue screen on a Windows computer, also called the Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD
Computer will not start
Computer attempts to boot but returns a "file not found" error
Loud scratching or clicking noises coming from drive
I guess you could
fleet canopy
Blue screen on Windows basically just says "You crashed blah blah blah"
torn ferry
Should I not hand my computer to Best Buy Geek Squad ever?
vapid crypt
I mean I can't really vouch for Geek Squad
fleet canopy
I don't trust local places like Best Buy or Walmart for that
vapid crypt
I wanna say that they do the most minimal troubleshooting ever
fleet canopy
If it's a place that's all tech and shit, not with clothing and stuff, then you're fine I guess
Like PCW
rancid kindle
...
vapid crypt
There was this guy on youtube that ran a test on em by giving them a pc that they deliberately cause a fault
vapid crypt
They just removed the PCIe power cable from the power supply end
fleet canopy
Nice
vapid crypt
And their diagnosis was "Your GPU is dead bud."
fleet canopy
Haha goddamn
vapid crypt
Let's see how you're coming along then
fleet canopy
Does someplace like Microcenter give repairs?
vapid crypt
Possibly
fleet canopy
Damn
torn ferry
Is it normal to be scared that all tech support places will look through your drive?
fleet canopy
If I wanted to go to the closest microcenter
I'd have to drive 1 hour 25 mins to New York
But it beats 2-14 days any day
lol
If you're kind of skeptical about them going through your drive, uhh
Dunno what to do except save images and videos and media stuff to Google Drive
Or similar ones
torn ferry
Is self repair easier than I think it will be?
fleet canopy
Self repair
fallen dove
Hello, i just got a new ssd and the cpu wont reconize it
fleet canopy
Could be like the best option for you
vapid crypt
The CPU won't recognize it?
fleet canopy
What do you mean? @fallen dove
vapid crypt
Oh and this was the video I was referring to earlier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOJtjA7ju1M
fallen dove
I connected the power cable and sata cable to the drive and it wont see the drive so i can format it to store
vapid crypt
You can't see it on disk management?
vapid crypt
Could you screenshot the window
fallen dove
ok
rancid kindle
🤦🏻♂️
fleet canopy
Looked like it was installed wrong kek
rancid kindle
Ffs
fallen dove
ok
fleet canopy
It's not so bad
vapid crypt
Make sure you're using the correct standoffs
fallen dove
fleet canopy
Took me way too damn long to install a 2nd fan
rancid kindle
3 of em
fallen dove
there it is
fleet canopy
Damn I thought I was seeing "3 of em went on fire"
rancid kindle
Imagine
vapid crypt
Make sure you didn't grab an intel standoff or something
vapid crypt
Yeah I don't see it either, is that drive you have installed does that happen to be an m.2 ssd?
fallen dove
Its a samsung ssd
fallen dove
ye
fleet canopy
Ok
vapid crypt
I'm asking about your C drive there though, what kind of drive is that to be clear?
fallen dove
same thing a square ssd samsung
vapid crypt
Oh okay
At this point just make sure everything is plugged in properly, if not try a different sata cable; gotta rule out a faulty cable
vapid crypt
Yeah I'm looking into it, its not something I've had an issue with personally
fallen dove
ok well i just uninstalled the driver from my pc and im going to try to reinstall it
vapid crypt
So from what I can see some people have worked around this issue by using a third party program that formats storage drives, mini tool partition wizard is one I've used before to format USB drives and stuff like that.
fallen dove
ok thanks, do you have a link?
vapid crypt
fallen dove
how do i it?
vapid crypt
Its Minitool partition wizard free edition
rancid kindle
3 different types of standoffs
rancid kindle
Ok but
vapid crypt
Only one of them is for AM4 socket
fleet canopy
Says AM4
rancid kindle
Its floating
vapid crypt
The other two are Intel LGA 11 and 2011 2066 whatever the fuck
fleet canopy
Kek
vapid crypt
Do you have an MSI motherboard?
fleet canopy
Em Ess Iyeeeee
fallen dove
Ok @vapid crypt how do i use the app its installed?
fleet canopy
Drus?
vapid crypt
Well let's see its been a while since I used it, and it was on a different computer so
And you need to be more specific Rice
vapid crypt
Oh okay, is the backplate in place?
rancid kindle
Yep
vapid crypt
Then I dunno why it would be floaty
rancid kindle
No sir
rancid kindle
I KNOW
vapid crypt
So they have this video on how to do it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK7qj3_b_UM
fallen dove
@vapid crypt how do i use the software
rancid kindle
Ok its not long one
So its either short stumpy on one side and long skinny on other. Or the middle one
fallen dove
@vapid crypt
vapid crypt
Open Disk and partition management
fallen dove
ok
vapid crypt
So I would think you would see an unallocated disk that's ~250gb
vapid crypt
No that shouldn't matter
fallen dove
oh, then what should i do?
fallen dove
me?
vapid crypt
No not you
fallen dove
ok
vapid crypt
Yes, needs to be push pull
vapid crypt
If I'm not mistaken one of the fans should have some kind of vibration dampeners stuck to the frame of its front
Or something like that
That would go onto the rear facing the heatsink
The one of the front, just make sure you can see the logo facing outward
vapid crypt
So is it running?