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  1. I agree with Bella in that it's a little bit of a challenge to purchase an entire setup within that price range, but I do think that it's possible as long as you're okay with purchasing used equipment. Have a look around Marketplace and see what deals you come across.

     

    A complete Ryzen + GTX 1660 PC can typically be found for less than $500. Sim rigs/cockpits can be found for <$150. A Thrustmaster TMX with pedals goes for $100 used. You can sometimes find complete rigs (cockpit + wheel+ pedals) for a reasonable price if you're patient enough.

     

    You obviously won't be running iRacing or ACC at max settings within this budget but these games are still lots of fun even when they're not pretty.

     

  2. MSFS is an incredibly tough game to run even on high-end hardware. A CPU upgrade would definitely help though.

     

    Outside of an upgrade, your best bet is to follow some of the optimization guides, disable all AI vehicles, and disable or lower clouds. You'll have much better performance in the air in a sparsely-detailed region than on the ground at a large airport. Cockpit view is also much more intensive unless you disable reflections/visual effects and lower the cockpit refresh rate while flying jets.

     

  3. So it moves up and down but not left/right/forward/back? Does your extruder operate normally?

     

    And are you absolutely sure that all of your wiring is correct including the BL Touch, respective x/y-axis limit switches, and the stepper motors? It's very unusual for the x/y axes to be the problem unless the wiring is wrong, the board is broken, or the firmware is incorrect. It's very easy to install the motor or limit switch wires in the wrong spots.

     

    I highly suggest trying the old firmware with the regular z-axis limit switch again to see if the printer functions as normal. It'll provide a good baseline for solving the problem anyway.

  4. First make sure your BL Touch's black/white wire is placed correctly in the 5-pin connector designated for the BL Touch and not in the z-axis stop switch location. If it is then try reinstalling your z-axis switch and the old firmware. Manually level the bed and ensure everything works normally. Without removing the switch, reinstall the BL Touch and the corresponding firmware and see if it now works. If it still doesn't, then try removing the z-axis switch once again.

     

    I know you said it is but just make sure that the firmware you've installed is for the correct version of the mainboard. I believe there are compatibility issues with using 4.2.7 firmware for 4.2.2 boards and vice versa.

     

    If these solutions don't work and you're comfortable editing and compiling software then I suggest downloading Marlin with a matching configuration and editing it yourself. You'll have a better idea of what features are enabled (ex: BL Touch homing) and you'll be able to adjust the probe offset which will allow for improved leveling. There are guides available on the Marlin website for editing and compiling software. I dealt with this same issue several months ago but with an SKR Mini E3 V3 board and CR Touch and the edited Marlin firmware seemed to do the trick.

  5. Which firmware are you using and have you modified any other part of the printer? What does the BL Touch do when you turn on the printer? Did you unplug the z-axis limit switch from the mainboard?

     

    Just as an aside, I suggest you do not mess with wiring until all other options have been exhausted, otherwise you run the risk of frying your sensor and/or your mainboard. I learned that by myself. 🙂

  6. 15 hours ago, AustinRK said:

    It looks like so far that it's helping a bit, still some random pops but really does seem to have helped. Curious if you know of anymore fixes? I ordered a 3.5mm extension to use the back of my motherboard w my earbuds. 

     

    I almost wanna say that this issue may have started after I got my new graphics card. I changed the PCIE_E settings in the BIOS that others mentioned and reverted back to an older NVIDIA driver and still the issue is happening.

    Hopefully the extension will help fix the rest, then. Rice is right about unshielded front ports, a lot of people report noisy audio when using them.

     

    One post I read suggested turning off Fast Start in your power settings if you have it enabled in Windows 10. It could also be poor drivers or the graphics card stuttering, but if it doesn't happen in games and you've turned off Chrome's hardware acceleration then that probably isn't it.

     

  7. 1 hour ago, AustinRK said:

    So, it was simple of course, checked Graphics Settings in Display Settings, and Hardware Acceleration was off by default. Was this the location of the setting you were mentioning?

     

    EDIT: I noticed there's hardware acceleration for Chrome as well. I turned this off, we'll see if it works.

    Sorry, I should've mentioned. I get issues when the Chrome setting is turned on. Let us know if it does or doesn't change.

  8. I'd be interested to see what makes their motherboards worth the $500 asking prices, other than the chic designer styling, of course. There also seem to be a lot of gimmicks included with the graphics card, like a trading card, some sort of cardboard stand...and 3 free months of Adobe, which, if any creative can afford to spend retail price on that graphics card, they're almost certainly paying for Adobe already anyway.

     

    It seems like the displays are worth the money but most of the other items seem to be overpriced with the expectation that artists would ever be willing to spend the money on those products. I'm not sure most artists even have the kind of money to spend on them in the first place.

     

    But maybe a video on those components would prove me wrong. At the very least, a build with the ProArt aesthetic would be pleasing to see.

  9. 2 minutes ago, Clearviper said:

    the only reason im really really wanting to flip them is i saw a video saying some of the 20's 30's rtx cards memory chips are coming desoldered from the gpu due to sag. and i have sag so i was wanting to prevent this from happening.

     

    If you're referring to the KrisFix video then that card supposedly dealt with years of sagging and temperature changes during use. If you've ordered a bracket and you're just waiting on it for a few days then I think you'll be okay. 

     

    If you're really worried or need to wait a long time then it'll be okay to turn the case on its side, just be aware that bubbles might move around in the AIO for a little while. You can put something soft under the case to prevent scratching and noise.

     

  10. 2 minutes ago, Clearviper said:

    what do you mean by viberations. from like the other fans? cause there really isnt alot even know i keep the fans at max

    Yeah, your fans, graphics card fan, hard drives if you have any, PSU fan, all cause subtle vibrations that are dampened by the rubber feet on your case. If you turn your case onto one of its hard surfaces then those vibrations are no longer dampened and can cause a louder sound. You also run the risk of scratching your case when you move it.

     

    It's nothing significant, and you probably won't damage anything either way. I'm just saying it's probably best to leave everything the way it is, since a little bit of sag won't cause any harm.

  11. 7 minutes ago, Clearviper said:

    weird. cause a month or 2 ago when i cleaned out my pc i had to take out my aio and and when i put it back in it made the loudest sucking sound coming from the pump

    sounded like a sinks garabe disposel then after like 20 seconds it stopped and hasn't happened since so. thats why im worried about which way to put it

    I believe those are air bubbles that form within the system. This usually happens when the AIO is jostled or rotated outside of its normal orientation, and it can also happen consistently when the pump (your AIO block) is the highest point of the loop because that air rises up to the pump. The noise is the bubbles rising to the top and dissolving. 

     

    Your current orientation is fine and unless your sag is wildly excessive then turning your computer on its side isn't really necessarily. You're going to temporarily reintroduce a noise back into the AIO and the vibration of the case against another surface will be louder and more likely to damage the case or other components than if you'd just left it upright.

     

    If your GPU is safely in the PCIe slot and bolted onto the rear IO then I'd say just leave it for a little while.

  12. 7 minutes ago, KEIN NEIN said:

    They’re not random justifications. They’re facts. I encourage you to read a bit ‘bout Monterrey. It is a very americanized city so Idk if the mayority but there are many who speak English. And Brazil is pretty much the most megadiverse country in the world. 

     

    Finally, given the fact that GTA is so commercial, you are never going to please all the audience, even if you only picked American cities. GTA IV was severely criticized bc of the lack of possibilities compared to GTA SA. Then Rockstar tried to retrieve GTA SA formula with GTA V but got criticized due to the lack of “serious characters” in the storyline.

    I think he's saying his own suggestion is a random justification, as in, he picked no region in particular to justify his point.

     

    Expanding beyond America's borders would make for a unique game but the majority of GTA players are most familiar with the US and that's important to note because a lot of GTA's narrative consists of parody or satire regarding American culture and politics. GTA without those elements would be neutered, and trying to create that sort of narrative about an unfamiliar place would be foreign to a lot of players.

     

    I like your idea though. I'd love to play an open-world game with the depth and style of GTA but in a region that hasn't really been explored in gaming before. I think it's possible that we'll see a small-scale version of a Mexican or Cuban city with VI since it's expected to take place in Vice City. It would make sense since those areas have been in American media a lot in the last few years, too.

  13. 15 minutes ago, kb5zue said:

    From what I can find on the web doing a google search on "mdpc computer company", I found that most, if not all, they offer is out of Germany with the exception of some cable work here in the U.S.  You can check it out for yourself at the websites below.

     

    the German company:  https://www.cable-sleeving.com/

    the U.S. company:  https://www.titanrig.com/diy-modding/cable-sleeving-supplies/sleeving/mdpc-x-cable-sleeving.html

     

    Good luck.

     

     

    Oh, I'm already familiar with the company and the US retailer, I'm just looking more for first-hand experience that others might've had. Sorry if that wasn't clear, I appreciate you taking the time to help though.

  14. Is MDPC still in business and reliable/reputable? 

     

    I recall them being a popular cable sleeving retailer several years ago but I don't hear much about it anymore and their suggested American retailer has had low stock for a little while. I just want to make sure that they're still a reliable, functioning business before I place an order.

  15. There's nothing wrong with saving money for a better upgrade later! But of those three options, I'd upgrade the cooler if you're having overheating issues. If you're not then I'd go for the hard drive.

     

    If you're open to other options then CableMod sleeved cable extensions or a 1TB 2.5" SSD would be good alternatives.

  16. 3 hours ago, Kuroo said:

    Unity and such, as I said just starting to learn and get in to the trade. The real reason is I'm going for a small compact system like this one is and not a full blow tower.

    If you're just getting started and you're working light then that computer might be okay. Unfortunately I'm not familiar with Unity so I can't comment on the exact requirements and what hardware will be best for that program. Some users have said an integrated GPU is okay if you're creating lightweight games and models that are 2D or intended for mobile. Others have said a GPU is necessary but those users are probably focused on more complex desktop game development. You might want to wait for input from someone who has experience with the program before deciding what's best.

     

    However, in my experience with other programs, while the integrated GPU might be okay for light modeling, a powerful dedicated GPU is really a lifesaver. It makes your life so much easier and opens up your workflow possibilities quite a bit. This isn't important initially but as you start to develop your skills, you won't want to be burdened by slow hardware. 

     

    That being said, getting started is definitely a greater priority than complexity. You'll need to start basic anyway and you can always upgrade as you go.

  17. If it's within your price range and you need something compact then I think you might be able to get away with light polygonal-based modeling. If you're getting into effects, physics, or high-fidelity models then you'll probably need something more powerful or you'll have to get creative with your workflow.

     

    What programs do you plan on using and what are you thinking about doing with those programs? If you're not sure, what are you interested in doing with 3D-modeling?

  18. 14 minutes ago, Mayday793 said:

    Do you have this connected properly? why do we see one unused pin ?

    Good eye. I don't know what connector that is but the whole connector looks shifted one set to the left.

     

    Edit: Well it looks like it's an MSI B550 Gaming Gen3 and if it is then that's just a USB connector. But the connectors on the far right in that image are the front panel connectors which also look improperly connected.

     

    I'd just make sure those connectors are in the right spots and that the power switch connector is properly connected to the power switch pins. It also looks like your reset switch and HDD LED connectors on the bottom are one pin to the right of where they should be. It might not make a difference but you might as well give it a shot anyway.

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