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Framework explained in an old blog post that the reason they don't sell the DIY edition as a complete knockdown kit is that laptop parts have much higher import tariff's than assembled laptops, which would have pushed the price way up. That will likely be part of the reason why the mainboard prices are high relative to the cost of a whole laptop: https://community.frame.work/t/the-evolution-of-the-framework-laptop-diy-edition/2186 In terms of high relative cost for a Framework vs. other brands, I suspect them still being new is a part of it - established brands shipping many times more units will have economies of scale that Framework can't reach yet. In the last WAN show, Linus speculates that the lack of AMD mainboards might be due to AMD not having enough chips to fulfil orders, and thinks that Steam Deck silicon should be their priority anyway: https://youtu.be/QpELDE0Dd-Y?t=463

It would appear Framework are soon to deliver on their upgradeability promise! Announced today, Frameworks with Intel 12th gen mainboards are available for pre-order in all regions where the 11th gen laptop is for sale, due to ship in July. In addition, individual 12th gen mainboards, and upgrade kits that include the mainboard and an improved top cover lid, are now listed on Framework marketplace as "Coming Soon". https://community.frame.work/t/introducing-the-new-and-upgraded-framework-laptop/18646 Of course nothing is certain until delivery, but it's still encouraging!

Thanks @Bad5ector What about in the laptop specs? Does Thunderbolt support automatically mean it supports HDMI on a USB-C Thunderbolt dock? Any other connectivity types?

This is an area I have not looked into very much, so I am not sure how to check that any particular USB-C dock with a HDMI port, will work and provide HDMI connectivity for any particular laptop/device. If anyone can help me to understand how to work that out I'd appreciate it. Specifically I would like to identify docks that would work for both the HP Elitebook G6 and the Framework laptop, but I figure there is more value in understanding how to work it out for myself.

My ancient and much loved wired Sound BlasterX H7 is giving up (break in the integrated part of the cable I think, occasionally sound is replaced by deafening static even if I swap the USB cable), and i'm looking for a new pair, and was looking to solicit recommentations I'm looking for wireless, with multipoint pairing so I can pair with at least two devices (PC and phone) Microphone, preferably removable Over ear With wired mode (USB or 3.5mm jack, not sure which I prefer) Preferably similar audio feaures/quality to the Sound BlasterX H7 (which had HD 7.1 on USB) Any advice or suggestions are appreciated

Turns out I was wrong. The specific port I was using didn't provide power while while PC was off, but the others do. I haven't confirmed exactly which yet, but at least the back panel 2.0 ports do

Just built a new PC with this motherboard. My previous PC, the USB ports provided power wven when the system was off, which was useful as I have a mousepad with a built in charger for my wireless mouse. This board however, does not seem to do that. I have looked through the BIOS settings and the manual, and I can't find any obvious setting for it. Anyone know if I am missing something?

The Define 7 comes with swappable closed and mesh top panel, it has a full mesh bottom panel, and you can remove the forward half of the top of the PSU shroud, allowing airflow from the bottom of the case. But I will consider the Be Quiet 802 (though I admit I do love the flat black monolith look of the Define series more). I'm watching Gamers Nexus's review right now. As much as I like the look of my old Define R3, I'm sick of the front panel dust filter being screwed in using the same screws that secure the front fans, and of the PSU dust filter only being removable from the back. Makes them a real pain to clean

Low noise period. My current (4 year old) gaming PC uses a Fractal Design Define R3 with soundproofed panels and is virtually silent. Really like that case, hence why I want the Define 7 Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Meshify C a high airflow case, as opposed to a quiet case? I was considering the Define C for my cousin's build, possibly with an extra chassis fan P.S. Neither build is planned to be overclocked P.P.S. my understanding was that he Ryzen 7 doesn't offer much over the Ryzen 5 for a predominantly gaming build?

Budget (including currency): £2000 Country: UK Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Predominantly gaming (and VR), also programming and general use Other details: I have been planning an upgrade since October last year, delayed by the great GPU shortage. Now I have (in theory) an RTX 3080 shipping to me as we speak (if it had cost any more I would have waited), I am looking to confirm that I have an ok build. Any feedback on the below parts list would be welcome. Notes: Not planning to overclock Low noise build, hence choice of quiet case Not modding, so I don't care about RGB (can't place PC in a location where modding can be appreciated, hence low noise build instead). GPU is already purchased I know CPU cooler is overkill, but I like it** Case choice is frozen unless there are reasons why the Fractal Design Define 7 will not work** No need for additional storage, keeping multiple HDDs from my previous PC No peripherals required, just the case and what's inside it. **My cousin is also looking to build a PC, for same usage and budget. He would also like a low noise build. So feel free to feed back on CPU cooler and case even though I'm happy with my choices, as they will still inform his build. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor (£244.99 @ Currys PC World Business) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black 82.51 CFM CPU Cooler (£102.96 @ Infinite Computing) Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard (£119.99 @ Box Limited) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory (£73.98 @ Amazon UK) Storage: Western Digital Black SN850 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive (£158.98 @ Box Limited) Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB GAMING OC Video Card (£927.48) Case: Fractal Design Define 7 ATX Mid Tower Case (£139.97 @ More Computers) Power Supply: Corsair RM (2019) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£79.99 @ Scan.co.uk) Total: £1848.34 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-07-23 16:50 BST+0100

You're welcome. And if you're interested, here is my solution:

shadow_ray - would also work, but is the less correct approach and requires more complicated array looping REDRIDINGHOODS - you can read the student and exam counts, and then use those to define the size of your 2d array: studentCount = console.nextInt(); examCount = console.nextInt(); int[][] scores = new int[studentCount][examCount];

Your mistake is that you have a single Exam array that you are loading the scores into. Which means if you have two students, you fill the array with student 1's scores, then overwrite it with student 2's scores. You need multiple scores arrays, one per student. You can do this two ways: #1: a 2-dimensional array. E.g. int scores = new int[a][b] when you access this array, e.g. scores[a] = 5 then a is the index for the student and b is the index for the score. #2: Create a "Student" object, that contains a scores array. Then in your main function create an array of Student objects. This is what Slottr recommended This is more complicated than option 1 but is the more correct approach. Better learning experience too.

E.g. on https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-B550-GAMING-PLUS Is it just a fancy name for a normal NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 that many other boards have, or is it something else?

Sorry again! i5-10600K, looking for something similar in price and spec to the MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus (but with more rear panel USB) What do you think about the Z490 AORUS ELITE AC? https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/DZPgXL/gigabyte-z490-aorus-elite-ac-atx-lga1200-motherboard-z490-aorus-elite-ac (For some reason it's cheaper than the Z490 AORUS ELITE which I think is the no-wifi version of the same board?