lavablade02

I was posting in the r/SAL discord server and they warned me about buying anything XPS because of vague "issues." I really like the XPS 13 DE however. Does anyone know what issues there are with them or had experience with them?

Jesus... You can get 100 gigs as an option?

Ive been looking for a good keyboard with cherry switches for not very much money. Right now I'm looking at this one. Any other suggestions?

1 minute ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

What was the PSU?

How old was the PSU?

What are your components?

What happens when you jump the green and a black pin on your PSU?

 

CS750M got on 2017 black friday

ive got an msi z370-a pro motherboard 8600k and a 1060

nothing, I’ve already gotten the RMA sorted out. It’s being shipped back rn.

A while back my power supply died, computer just shut off and wouldn’t start again. I am VERY worried that it kamikazied my motherboard, or something else. How likely is it that would happen, and if it did, how do I diagnose what is broken

29 minutes ago, TheSLSAMG said:

You can try arguing that they're replacing your product with an inferior one, and that the TX750M is a more suitable replacement since it's also 80+ Gold and semi-modular. Past that, I'm not so sure.

Thanks for this, talked the guy up to giving me a TX750M

So recently my CS750M PSU died, which is their mid tier power supply, and now they are offering to replace it with their CX750M, which is their entry level power supply. They don’t make the one I have any more. What should I do?

2 hours ago, xAcid9 said:

Little bit of gooling show this is related to User profile not being on system drive (C:\) Did you moved your user profile folder outside C drive?

Nope, have it in C:\Users\AlexCory

First off, I can't reinstall windows for internet reasons.

Every time I try and update windows, it fails to install twice. I did some really long think I found in a google forum, but it ended up not fixing my issue, ive done sfc, and tons of other things short of using a restore point, which the last working one is ~4 months old.

Help.

23 minutes ago, Origami Cactus said:

If you are already deep in the apple ecosystem (applewatch and phone) then a macbook would be really cool, just because of how well it is integrated with these 2.

But im not sure if the recents macbooks would last 4 years, probably not, especially in normal use.

 

I would get the Thinkpad, that should last you long.

So would you recommend waiting a year or two to buy a laptop, and just put up with a chromebook for school and not having a laptop for home use?

11 minutes ago, GeneXiS_X said:

Where are you from? 1700 in USD?

Why Surface. Anticonsumer product

Min how many hours of battery life?

Define good screen?

 

Any preference on weight and display size? Mind non-upgradable RAM? If you want best reliability, premium business laptop / workstation is the option

I really like the keyboards and screen on the surface - Alex agrees with me on the keyboard.

1700 USD

Whatever would be the minimum recommended for college - probably 6 or 7 hours.

I like lighter laptops, but as long as it is under 4 pounds it should be fine. 13 inch is preferable, but I don't really mind. I do not care if the RAM is soldered. I also plan on using this laptop for watching netflix and youtube a bunch, so I would like something with good colors, and just makes you want to look at it. That is my main issue with business laptops, they typically do not have great screens.

I'm not really too sure about what classes I'm going to be taking - but I do not think I'll be doing anything too intensive - my brother is doing fine with a 13' 2013 MBA.

My budget is flexible, but ~1700 is the VERY most I'm willing to spend.

Right now my top choice is the SL2, but I might wait for the SL3.

I am also looking at a macbook - don't know which, don't like their keyboards, but making ios apps would be cool, I have an iPhone and Apple watch.

Lenovo x390

LG gram

kinda the matebook X - don't want to deal with their customer service

My requirements

Good battery life - enough

Decent keyboard - this is where the mac loses points, but I'm willing to tolerate it.

Good screen - where the Lenovo loses points

Decent price - I don't particularly want to spend a ton of money, but can if I need to.

Reliability - I want to use this laptop for at least 4 years, the first two will be lighter usage, I am using it for my last 2 years of high school, will probably get a new laptop for my last two years of college.

2 hours ago, funkybananas7 said:

@lavablade02 thanks for the reply dude

yup.

upgrade mobo/cooling.

the 3 gig card and 1660 is a HUGE difference. Get an RX 590 or 1660.

I can't update windows. It gets to 15% then restarts twice while saying undoing changes.

I used to get an error (c00000d4 I believe) but can't get it anymore.

3 minutes ago, SuperFan said:

hi if you guys could help me choose the best processor for gaming i dont care how much it will cost. I have a sugar daddy 

I9 9900k

On 4/4/2019 at 5:38 PM, DP1 said:

mynameisjuan above was correct; the cap is installed the wrong way. Regardless, the viable options at this point are to re-terminate, or install keystone wall jacks as Acedia mentioned above.

https://www.amazon.com/Pass-Thru-Reliable-Klein-Tools-VDV226-110/dp/B076MGPQZQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=rj45+crimp+tool&qid=1554588724&s=hi&sr=1-6

would that tool get a recommendation from you?

19 minutes ago, DP1 said:

I've been to a few homes and I am yet to see a proper termination done by 'professionals'. Be thankful if they didn't wreck your new wires with their powerful staple guns lol.

 

You need cat6 RJ45 connectors:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rj45+connector+cat6&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

 

I highly recommend these ones as they're a lot easier to work with due to special design:

https://www.amazon.com/ITBEBE-Plated-Through-premium-Connectors/dp/B07451LPHR/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ITBEBE+Gold+Plated+RJ45+CAT6+8P8C&qid=1554414943&s=gateway&sr=8-3

 

And a tool:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rj45+crimp+tool&i=tools&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

 

 

So did they just put these wires in Willy Nilly?

2 minutes ago, DP1 said:

@mynameisjuan meant you do indeed have incorrect termination, you will need to re-terminate (re-crimp) cables. Just take a cable that works and terminate yours likewise.

So like the ending on it is upside down? Like the “professionals” went 8-1 instead of 1-8?

1 minute ago, mynameisjuan said:

You did type a but put the cap in upside down

I’m kinda clueless around networking. What do you mean by that?

10 minutes ago, DP1 said:

I'd check if cables were terminated (crimped) correctly on both ends. Also, are there any splices?

It it hard to see, but I think it is messed up

So I just upgraded my home to have cat6. WiFi is working fine on it, but the Ethernet isn’t working on it. I’m including a few pictures because it’s easier than trying to type out my issue. The cable connecting the switch to the router has a light, so it is properly connected to the switch. The other ports going out cannot get a signal though

2 hours ago, Mo5 said:

How about the Lenovo X1 Carbon? I heard good things about it

Yeah, didnt unbox therapy just get one? Theyre great laptops I just don't really like how they look, which isn't a huge factor, but definitely is one

First off: Not buying for at least a few months, if not wait a year or two

I want a laptop for college around 1200 dollars. I want something with a good keyboard, and preferably a decent screen for movie watching.

I've been eyeing the windows laptop 2 (I don't want the pro, don't like the kickstand). I really like the alcantara and look.

The LG gram looks nice and is light.

I know a lot of people like the blade stealth.

I hear that thinkpads are really popular and have great keyboards.

Out of those, or maybe another, what should I go for?