Enduro

Just came by this RX 460 that is currently a steal at $59.99, found at Microcenter. The sale price is $79.99, but bundled with a $20 Mail-In-Rebate, the total comes to the $59.99 . I'm not sure how long it will last, but here it is: http://www.microcenter.com/product/468278/Radeon_RX_460_Overclocked_2GB_GDDR5_Graphics_Card_w-_Dual-Fans Specs: Chipset Form-Factor Standard GPU Manufacturer-AMD GPU Chipset-Radeon RX 460 Overclocked-Yes Core Clock Speed-1224MHz Boost Core Clock Speed-1244MHz Stream Processors-896 Maximum Digital Resolution-5120 x 2880 Max Monitors Supported-2 Memory Memory Type-GDDR5 Memory Clock Speed-7000MHz Video Memory-2 GB Memory Bus-128-bit General-OpenGL Support -OpenGL 4.4 -DirectX Support -DirectX 12 Shader Model Support-5.0 Multi-GPU Support-AMD CrossFire HDCP Support-Yes 3D Ready-Yes Cooling-Fan Connectors-HDMI -1 x HDMI -DisplayPort -1 x DisplayPort System Requirements Supported Windows Operating Systems-Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Interface-PCIe 3.0 x16 Thermal & Power Power Supply Requirements-400 Watt Power Supply Physical Specifications Height 4.5" Length 8" Width 1.7" Package Contents What's in the Box-ASUS Radeon RX 460 Graphics Card Warranty Parts-3 Years Labor-3 Years

Today, I just received my PSU to complete my system build. After putting it in and turning on my PC, I left it on for 5 minutes, on the BIOS screen. My system is pretty light (6600K, 1060, Z170 Extreme4, ... idle is under 100 watts), and all of my parts are brand new. When I came back to my PC, I noticed a burning smell - kind of like very strong plastic or rubber on fire, even though there wasn't any fire (just a burning smell). I have isolated that the smell originated from the Seasonic G-550 (550 watt) unit powering my system, although everything seems to work perfectly. The fan of the PSU just spreads the smells and makes everything worse, and since, it has been turned off in order to avoid the possibility of killing my motherboard, processor, or graphics card. I am guessing that my unit is a DOA; after all, I paid the extra to get the Seasonic one... What do you guys recommend I do? As of now, I have sent Seasonic an RMA application, awaiting for a response. Thanks in advance

Speaking of Sandisk, I've also that they've been slacking recently, especially in terms of quality, but that was in SD cards - I didn't think that it would also translate to SSD in computers, but they probably use similar chips in the inside, so it is reasonable that there may be a connection.

As you may have read from the title, I'm forming a plan for a parts-list that I will be putting together to create my first computer build. For this build, I am focusing on implementing the most "valuable parts" - I'm trying to put my money (up to $800) towards 'reliable' components that should last me a while. I already have peripherals and another new Windows 10; no need for more. This PC will mainly be used for plainly web surfing and occasional gaming, with the inclusion of video/photo editing and 3D designing - somewhat a medium load overall. After trying to do an extensive amount of my own research, I have come up with this list below: (All pricing originates from Newegg) CPU: $219.99 Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor *It's not overkill or as expensive as an i7 such as the 6700(K), yet it still offers a lot of bang for your buck, especially with its overclocking potential. CPU Cooler: $19.99 Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler *It will keep a moderate overclock cool without killing the budget, although I am considering getting a Corsair H50 closed-loop cooler. Motherboard: $110.98 Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard *A lot of features with stability (during overclocking, although this is controversial...) all at a decent price point. Memory: $39.99 Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory *Allows me to have decent memory without breaking the bank - I can always add a few more sticks later. Storage: $59.99 Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive *Don't worry - I do not store tons of things on my computer like some people do; I'm a minimalist (the largest amount I have ever had stored on a computer was 120GB, as of now); I can upgrade or add a HDD later down the line, keeping my system of the SSD for speed. Video Card: $239.99 MSI GeForce GTX 1060 DirectX 12 GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G 6GB 192-Bit GDDR5 HDCP Ready ATX Video Card *Pretty darn good price for the 6GB version, 3GB will fall short for my intended applications, perfect amount of power for me, and I think that MSI is alright... right? Case: $33.99 Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case -or- $29.99 Rosewill Stryker M ATX Mid Tower Case *Both have USB 3 on front and designs look fine, price is right, but Corsair fits the color scheme (black/red), while Rosewill has 3 fans (blue), not the 2 from Corsair, and also has better airflow, yet doesn't have front or rear dust filters. What do you guys recommend for the case? (Sub 40-45 with USB 3 and window?) Power Supply: $44.99 SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply * Good, reliable brand, with plenty of power - 1,000 watt is overkill unless you have 3 or more graphics cards, pretty good price and semi-modular Total: $760.91 What do you guys think? Any suggestions? Thanks! (this build is for Black Friday...)

Yes, I agree. I was thinking of using a ceiling mounted boom arm that could run the cables and simply follow the player instead of having all the cables lying on the floor, getting tangled up, and posing a tripping hazard.

First of all, thanks for the tip about censorship. Now back to the topic: I agree with your point that there is practically no difference between component groupsets in "normal non-extreme conditions". This is true, as long these "conditions" are present - as soon as they leave, there is a difference, with, of course, the exception of very high end components, which only reduce bike weight. However, I disagree with the rest. Low grade stuff may be cheaper to service, but in the long run expect to service these parts more often than higher-end counterparts. Also, you can save a ton by servicing your own bike instead of going to your local bike shop. Now, as a future electronics engineer, I take into consideration the quality of the components in the electrical section of the bike. This bike's shady motor controller, inefficient motor, and cheap battery will last a tad bit longer when in perfect "conditions", but certainly don't expect them to last as long as a better quality, name brand e-bike in the same conditions. In this case, how much you pay is how much you get (although this doesn't apply to ALL e-bikes). Don't think that they got a $1,600 price tag out of no where.

Please, not this bike. Just no. Not for this price. Trust me, it's unreliable. If you want to spend your money on a good e-bike, go get yourself a brand name e-bike. Haibike, Specialized, Canyon, or Cannondale to name a few. They're $3,000 and up, but you will get something with great support and quality. You may be paying for a brand name, but at least you'll know that it's done right. The components on this bike are sub-par, don't expect them to last a long time. For those of you saying $1,600 is too much - it's not. It's like saying a $500 sub gaming PC is too much. High-end e-bikes go for $7,000 and $8,000... just like some gaming PCs go for $2, 3, 4, or even 5k. You're better off getting a $1,600 hardtail mountain bike or road bike "pedal-bike" (non-e-bike) with much better components. If you want to transport cargo, there are many other cargo bikes in this range that you can add a quality motor to and battery to convert it to an e-bike for a bit more that will last you a lot longer. This bike, simply put, is the equivalent of a bike that you can $50-200 from a Big-Box Store. I, personally, wouldn't buy this bike. If Big-Box store bikes suit you, then this e-bike may suit you. I speak from experience... there is a fine line between these bikes and quality bike with proper components. If you want to talk with experts on this topic, go to a biking specific forum or channel on Youtube for proper advice. I'm outta here.

The Axon looks like a pretty darn good bang-for-the-buck smartphone... I'm loving its shape, hi-res display VR capabilities, 20 MP camera and especially the speaker system! To me, it looks like it would be a very solid phone and an awesome upgrade from my current one...

Currently, I'm rocking an epic Logitech M325 mouse on a Staples-brand black mouse pad, along with the built in keyboard and speakers on the Dell Inspiron N5010. I'll take anything because everything is an upgrade, compared to my current setup.

Tee-hee... running a slick Intel Core i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40 Ghz and 2.39 Ghz with Intel HD Graphics! I know, I'm long overdue of an upgrade... will be making a nice budget build Q3/Q4 this year , a free card would be sick LMG. Cheers!