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    chpoit got a reaction from Roll_Like_Rollo in Experiences with non-techies   
    Guess I should use this post well, so, recently, my mobo, my cpu, or my psu died. I had also recently gotten a new computer case, my mom, thinking she was helping, said to send back the case and just get a new pre-built... Sure mom, sure...
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    chpoit got a reaction from matrix07012 in Experiences with non-techies   
    What do you expect? Schools are stuck in the past, the do not understand shit about tech, they buy the cheapest things/What they are told will work, and they just run with it, unaware that they are acting like the worst non-techies, those who think they know what they are doing.
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    chpoit got a reaction from MajorChipHazard in Insane Storage Issues on Boot SSD   
    I remember there was a tool that mapped your hardrive that linus showed off at some point, let me try to find it. I will edit my post once I do.
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    chpoit got a reaction from ruitti99 in Experiences with non-techies   
    My economics teacher just said apple invented the smart watch...
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    chpoit reacted to Tedster in Low battery vibration android   
    From here:
    http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg-optimus-s/98603-there-anyway-turn-off-annoying-low-battery-warning.html

    I've found this app, which might be worth trying:
     
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appsideout.silentbattery
     
    I'll keep on searching and edit this if I find anything.
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    chpoit got a reaction from Tro in Just finished the Borderlands Pre Sequel.   
    This. I personally love what i've been able to play for now(Liberty and Gladstone).
    Unless you just sat and your sole purpose was to clear the game, I cannot see why you would not enjoy it.
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    chpoit got a reaction from Unhelpful in Just finished the Borderlands Pre Sequel.   
    This. I personally love what i've been able to play for now(Liberty and Gladstone).
    Unless you just sat and your sole purpose was to clear the game, I cannot see why you would not enjoy it.
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    chpoit got a reaction from Rheinwasser in Quick Math Question - Turned Out To Be Not That Quick   
    Scratch what I said, wolfram isn't letting me check for the complete solution.
     
    But it does offer some interesting idea, try creating a second different equation by swapping the x for (x+1)
    that way you get 
    200x+500=10*2^x
    and
    200(x+1) +500 =10*2^(x+1)
    which becomes
    200x+700=10*2^(x+1)
    isolate the x
    (10*2^(x+1)-700)/200=x=(10*2^x-500)/200
    you then get
    2^(x+1)-700=2^x-500
    and then
    2^(x+1)-2^x=200
    and then...
    I don't know the rest
     
     
     
      NOTHING, it's jsut a common thing that math teachers want you to learn by heart
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    chpoit got a reaction from Rheinwasser in Quick Math Question - Turned Out To Be Not That Quick   
    If I help you, you help me solve

     
    Anyway, If I remember correctly, you would go to wolframalpha and search the equation and it would give you an answer and the solution. If you don't pay, you ahve 3 free complete solutions per day, if you pay, you have infinite solutions.
     
    Seriously tho, I think you should isolate the 2^x by dividing by 10, giving you 20x+50=2^x for the rest, i'm sorry, but I can't help, this stuff is so far.
     
    But do not forget, the log is an exponent. Also, whatever your teachers say, learning the trigonometrical circle by heart is utterly pointless.
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    chpoit got a reaction from Nuluvius in New accounts   
    Can't figure out if snob or troll.
     
     
    Anyway, I think that the most people that participate on the forum will only help.
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    chpoit reacted to Nuluvius in New accounts   
    What about a snob-troll hybrid?
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    chpoit got a reaction from Juliogol in PSU Advice... PLS :)   
    I'm pretty sure it's a better overall, but if it's your brother's why not just borrow it for the long term?
     
    Also, what @Tech_Dreamer said is what I heard too, there is no real advantage other than the components are better quality in the XFX one.
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    chpoit got a reaction from Juliogol in PSU Advice... PLS :)   
    What is the motivation to change? Is the new PSU second-handed(I assume it is since you said only a few bucks) ?
     
    Would you really need the change?
     
    The psu you are changing for has the same amount of connectors, are you changing because you need more connectors?
     
    Those are things you need to think about.
     
    Also, if you want a new PSU, G2 series from EVGA is great if your concern is that your current PSU is borked/will break soon. However, if you have a great price on the psu you showed and don'T need the extra 50 watts from your current PSU, go for it. I would watch out however, if it is a secend-hand PSU, make sure you trust whoever is sending it over and ask them why they are getting rid of it.
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    chpoit got a reaction from Extingquish in [SOS!]Darkcoin mining with R7 260X   
    Are you doing this for money, fun or because you think it's a cool thing to do?
     
    As far as I know gpu mining is truly not the best, espescially since the hype around it is going away/is mostly gone.
     
    Plus, your gpu is not that great.
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    chpoit got a reaction from MeltyMoon in Do We Have Any Athletes On The Forum?   
    I do sports but i'm no athlete. I go on bike rides (around 30-50 km) during summer days for fun and that's it.
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    chpoit got a reaction from Vypa in Python book for begginer   
    For my python class we use gerard swinnen's book. it's free, one downside is that I have no idea if it's availible in anything other than french.
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    chpoit got a reaction from zombiesays2suck in GPU stopped working   
    Probably unistalling and reinstalling drivers
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    chpoit got a reaction from mr.skyrim_pc in Experiences with non-techies   
    My economics teacher just said apple invented the smart watch...
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    chpoit got a reaction from Victorious Secret in What XBone to go with?   
    Why is there always someone who complains about people wanting to play on consoles? I fyou're not happy with exclusive, contact whoever is making it exclusive, pay them 10 million more than microsoft, nintendo or sony is offering and shut up.
     
     
    I would personally go with the edition that comes with a game, plus it's white. If you care about whatever achievement the Day 1 edition comes with, get that one.
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    chpoit got a reaction from QAZ in The one computer part that will never die   
    My grandma's computer on which my grandpa now plays freecell. It's a good ol' beige computer, all I know about it, IDE HDD connectors too. Has to be 10 years old.
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    chpoit reacted to Trik'Stari in 10 things every PC gamer should own   
    What, no lotion and tissues?
     
    I like the headlamp, hadn't thought of that, and I like the little thing to go under the wrist on your mousing hand, I've been developing a callus where there where my wrist touches the desk, was beginning to wonder if that was normal lol
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    chpoit got a reaction from Tycho in MS seriously?   
    Then whoever coded the part with the age calculation either got lazy or fucked it up, I remember that it took some sort of mathematical sense to be able to do that.
     
    Oh, and I don'T read small text when I'm not reading a life changing document.
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    chpoit reacted to Mooshi in My experience at a hardware store   
    Green text edition!
     
    >Make plans for triple monitor set-up
    >Nice selection on sale
    >Buy
    >Get email because out of stock
    >Get refund and look at more monitors
    >Find one, but it has a silver bezel that sticks out
    >Go to store to see what's in stock
    >Check out big warehouse 
    >Head to closest one to see if something good is in stock
    >Enter the shop feeling not so hopeful
    >Head to back and find monitors
    >None met requirements
    >Ask a sales rep for suggestions
    >Reps completely clueless
    >Explain to first rep the situation with criteria
    >Rep had no idea what was being talked about
    >Shows off a Samsung monitor
    >Monitor lacks DVI and Displayport 
    >Rep mentions it lacks VESA mounts
    >Turned monitor around to check
    >WEEWOOWEEWOOWEEWOO ALARM GOES OFF
    >Everyone is staring
    >nope.avi didn't happen look away
    >Rep shuts down alarm
    >Apologize, Rep wants things to be left alone
    >Holy balls Batman these reps aren't helpful
    >Try to talk to another rep
    >Rep completely ignores me to talk to others
    >Walk in front of rep to get some assistance
    >Explain situation
    >Rep is stuck on repeat asking the same questions over and over
    >I just want a monitor that fits what I'm looking for pls
    >Rep searches "monitor 24" in black" on warehouse computer
    >Site doesn't recognize colour as a searchable option
    >'we don't have anything in stock...'
    >WTF
    >Behind me were many 24" black monitors yet he chose to accept website results
    >HOW CAN SOMEONE BE THIS STUPID
    >Head to a new store and accept this team of reps to be a lost cause
    >"Thank you"
    >Walk up to monitor section and ask new rep for suggestions
    >Rep doesn't know about monitor tech
    >Only got the job because of Asus to advertise their products
    >Get redirected to a specialist
    >Busy
    >Chat it up with rep while waiting
    >Guy turns out to be pretty cool and he discussed his old job role
    >Original role is industrial manufacturer for Asus who does photography in the free time.
    >Specialist is finally free
    >Explain to her about my monitor criteria
    >Think I see tears coming out of her eyes
    >Told nothing in stock matched criteria and walked away
    >Ponder how these assistants even get employment to be recommending products
    >Will only order monitors online from now on
    >No wonder people end up blaming bad products due to bad suggestions
    >Recruitment should really hire those who are actually qualified and knowledgeable 
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    chpoit got a reaction from Mbarton in bitcoin mining   
    Alright, first off, bitcoin mining, ABSOLUTELY POINTLESS unless you have multiple thousands of dollars to put into it.
     
    If you ABSOLUTELY want to mine, I would recommend getting ASIC miners OR going with cloud mining options.
    Pre-orders are a big no-no.
     
    http://www.rigwarz.com/
    Use this as a basic reference for the return on invetment.
    I personnally had a bunch of dogecoins lying around and I converted them to bitcoins and got 3 mh/s of scrypt mining power with zen hashlets, that's around 60$. in 10 days, I made 4$ TOPS, do not expect it to make you rich.
     
    If you insist on mining with your gpu, dont, unless you use your computer as a way to heat your house.
     
    Lastly, DO. YOUR. RESEARH.
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    chpoit got a reaction from STRMfrmXMN in Experiences with non-techies   
    What do you expect? Schools are stuck in the past, the do not understand shit about tech, they buy the cheapest things/What they are told will work, and they just run with it, unaware that they are acting like the worst non-techies, those who think they know what they are doing.
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