Quote from: GreyClock on November 27, 2020, 02:11:41 PM
Thanks for the help, guys! I'm reaching you right now from the thing, okay?

A few more things:

- I got a HDMI cable with it and used that to connect my tv. (Which I thought was a smart idea (it was, because this fucking thing doesn't even have a VGA thingy.) I don't know if that's the issue, but it looks terrible. Like migraine inducing. Terrible colors and bleeding or whatever you call it (dithering? anti-aliasing?) around text. I don't know if that's a pc or a screen thing? I was able to at least reduce it somewhat by adjusting some settings on the tv itself, but everything's kind of yellow.

- How do I work with this SDD/HDD devide? HDD is for storing files? SDD is for programs/games? Also it said it had 256GB/1TB but there's three partitions, 2x 237GB and 1x 931 = 1405GB, right?

- Also I noticed you can look right inside the computer through the mesh on the left side of the tower. Like it's not really a mesh, more "big fucking holes" . How often should I clean the inside of the pc? Remember the thick layer of dust on my old CPU.

- Any other tips?

I wouldn't use a TV but if you have to then right click your desktop > display settings > adjust the resolution to 1920x1080 and then play with the scale.
You can get a HDMI to vga adapter for your monitor off amazon for like 10$.
https://www.amazon.nl/BENFEI-mannelijk-projector-Chromebook-Raspberry/dp/B07CTK4TH4/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_nl_NL=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=hdmi+vga&qid=1606745805&sr=8-2

The SSD is the drive you boot from. Its much faster than an HDD, so anything you use daily put on there (applications, not files) , and everything else save to the HDD.
SSD's will get less performance when they are full. Try to keep the usage around 70%.

You can get a magnetic dust filter to stick on the big fucking holes, but its pretty extra. every few months give it a blast with compressed air and you'll be good.

Your graphics driver (1650 right?) is here:
https://www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/166630/en-us

Be sure to have automatic updates turned on for win 10 and schedule them for the off hours. There's a lot of people who will tell you to not update win10 but they're lunatics.

Quote from: GreyClock on November 24, 2020, 11:16:51 AM
Yeah, on paper it's probably a way better idea to build it myself, but I think you're underestimating just how lazy I am.

For 150 more I get plug and play, Windows 10, 1 day delivery. Also, worse stats. But I could get 8gb ram for 20 you said? So ugh...


Also this fucking laptop.

That's totally fair. Then yeah go for the 688 one and like phantom said upgrade later with the same type of ram or just buy a 16gb kit.

Quote from: GreyClock on November 24, 2020, 05:36:09 AM
I found the superior version (i7/16gb/GTX 1660) at a different store and it's 1299. So fuck that.

i5/16gb/1660 for 999.

i5/8/on-board graphics for 699.

So
i5/8/1650 for 688 seems like a steal.

i5/8/1650 is pretty good, but if you're willing to buy the parts separate and build it (Super easy),
https://nl.pcpartpicker.com/guide/PB6MnQ/entry-level-amd-gaming-build

It has the 1650 SUPER, and 16gb of ram for 524€
And if you still have your old PC case you could probably use that one. Maybe even the power supply.

Otherwise on that site you sent, the 688€ is probably your best bet.

Quote from: GreyClock on November 23, 2020, 07:18:36 AM

Quote from: NintendrCkolc on November 23, 2020, 12:07:07 AM
The only downside to the above mentioned, at least for its price anyway, that I could see potentially causing some grief is the lack of RAM. 8GB is doable nowadays but I'd recommend upgrading to 16GB ASAP. Especially if you run multiple programs at once or uh.. if you use Chrome. (Somehow I'm using almost 7gb with just a few tabs open, battlenet, steam, and discord open.)

Next I'd consider more storage or a better GPU but that's your call. If you're playing at 1080p, that GPU will run most everything.

Thanks guys.

On-board graphics, I forgot to look out for that. Even though the one before my dead one had it, which caused me a lot of grief. Thanks for reminding me!

Yeah, 1080p. Storage has never been an issue for me. My old PC had 1TB as well. (Wait what, and that thing was more than 11 years old? Glad we're making progress.) I had to do a fresh install like 5 years ago and I was still only at 75% or so now. Otherwise I can always get an external if necessary.

In re RAM: I don't know. I don't really multitask. Maybe switch between a game and a browser to look stuff up, that's about it. This only started giving problems (delays, stuttering) with retail WoW when they dropped the full screen thing (I forgot the specifics). And that was on a, I'll reiterate, 11+ y/o pc with stone age 4gb RAM. So what are you doing?

That said, I read this one has the capacity for expansion of RAM. 2 slots, with a maximum of 32gb. So I guess that keeps my options open.

That's actually my biggest fear when it comes to buying complicated shit. I don't really care about the cost and stuff, what I hate is when you get somewhere down the line, it's been working fine, but it turns out it's limited in some way, but now you're stuck with it. ("Oh, I see you got the XYZ1c, you should've gotten the XYZ1c2!") For instance, if I bought this PC and I did have to update the RAM at some point, but it turned out it didn't have the capacity for it. That's something I'd like to avoid.

Also 700 was just spitballing, based on the exact pc Dr linked. Like, if I have to pay 100 extra for a vastly better setup, that's not really an issue. Although "This will play basically everything currently out on mid to high detail at 60fps and will last for a good long while." is what I'm looking for.

I'm leaning towards that one yeah, I just need PhantomCat's permission.

If Im reading this right: https://www.acer.com/ac/nl/NL/content/model/DG.BEZEH.00A
It looks like it comes standard with 16gb Ram and the site you linked swapped it to 8gb? Regardless if its single channel which it likely is you can buy a 8gb ram stick for like 20$ and bobs your uncle.

The GPU is pretty good but really that core-i5 is great. You realistically need an i3 but for the sake of having a computer that will last a long time the i5 is a better option and only like a 80$ difference.

Edit:
So yeah, it looks like that retailer bought the PC, and took out half the ram. If you send them that link above they will more than likely upgrade it to 16gb for free, because thats some sketchy as fuck business practice.
nvm im I'm a edgy teen.

If you want top end of your budget go with this:
https://www.mediamarkt.nl/nl/product/_acer-aspire-tc-895-i8007-nl-1668154.html

This will play basically everything currently out on mid to high detail at 60fps and will last for a good long while. Then in the future you can just upgrade the GPU / ram to keep up instead of buying a whole new pc.

Everything else that's super cheap on this site has on-board graphics which is useless besides for watching youtube videos.
If you want cheap + gaming + can wait a while just buy the individual components from PcPartsPicker https://nl.pcpartpicker.com/

Edit:
Obviously gaming isn't the focus here, but getting something with a dedicated GPU is just a good choice in general, especially if you ever use things like photoshop or premiere.

This was the first time I've made a flash since 2012. I think I'm good for another 8 years.

clockcrew.serv.lol

Go build Clocktopia again.

Servers good for at least the next 6 months.

The title of this thread is misleading.

Quote from: MSPaintClock on February 10, 2020, 05:03:17 PM
what was the joke about tristan again remind me mama

His face.

Quote from: ElementsClock on February 10, 2020, 02:01:09 PM

Quote from: DrClock on February 09, 2020, 10:59:38 PM
Hello!

I too am now married. My wife and I are expecting our first June 30th, and I cannot wait to never mention the Clock Crew to him.

How are all you fucks. I've missed you tons.

That's surreal as fuck, I thought your balls would never drop.

Joking aside, I'm happy for you man!  Congrats on your family, it's heartwarming to see the legend continue. 

Funny, my wife said the exact same thing.

Thanks though!

Quote from: DOGGO_CLOCK on February 09, 2020, 10:52:43 AM
Holy fuck, thats crazy. Best thing for him. I hope he moves on, and like does something better, because his obsession with a community that doesn't want him is really unhealthy.

https://www.reddit.com/r/clockcrew/

Hes currently posting in the Clockcrew subreddit. Mostly replying to himself.

Hello!

I too am now married. My wife and I are expecting our first June 30th, and I cannot wait to never mention the Clock Crew to him.

How are all you fucks. I've missed you tons.

Currently I'm a QA analyst for a music & tech company based in Montreal, but I'm starting cooking school next week and I'm just using this job to fund that. I cooked for years before and loved it, hoping to make it my career.

It looks like the Clock Crew server is... Well, gone.
I was paying hosting for people from my old job, but they stopped using it, so I wiped it and now its all yours.
so if anybody still feels like playing, you can use this one.
clockgasm.mcpro.co

Uses client version 1.7.10

Its a standard survival server, a few mods on it but nothing fancy.
(though its a bukkit server, so if anyone wants specific mods, just send me a message and I'll look into it)
there is no whitelist, invite your friends, do what you want. Should support 20 people online at the same time without any server issues.

Happy Crafting.

I haven't changed much since the Vodka Ice pictures.

Quote from: BBQBEEFBURGERMAN;1967220Clockcrew never forgets.

I was a cutie back then.

2007 Mazda 3 that I've been painting matte black in my spare time. Cost 6000$ 2 years ago, bought it with only 90,000KM on it. It's got 200,000KM on it now.

My first car was a 2001 Audi A4 Quattro, which I got as a gift.
I miss my Audi. Cracked the block on the highway at 280,000km.

Quote from: BBQBEEFBURGERMAN;1967191Also god i feel old with that 2005 join date.

Man.

I'm a lot like you.

Hi you, you big silly billy.

Welcome to the clock crew.

Don't post a picture of yourself being young and drunk. Trust me.