Recent content by AspiringGamer

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    New 1440p display, issue when using HDMI

    Got it! Found this link: https://www.reddit.com/r/ElgatoGaming/comments/3fkmq9/help_with_using_hd60_and_recording_with_a_primary/ Followed those steps, and was able to get it working. Woohoo!
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    New 1440p display, issue when using HDMI

    I recently picked up a new 1440p monitor, the Acer G257HU. I have a gaming setup and youtube channel. I use an elgato HD60. It has an HDMI going to the monitor, and another HDMI going to my graphics card, which is a GTX 980ti. GTX 980ti -> HDMI -> Elgato HD60 -> HDMI -> Display The issue is...
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    Remove HD from Macbook, will it connect to a PC?

    A macbook pro has died, but the HD still works / has data on it. Can I remove the HD from the macbook, and connect it to a PC somehow? I'm wondering if it's formatted differently and won't be able to connect to my PC.
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    My current setup - considering a 1440p display

    Late in 2015, I finally got around to getting a gaming PC. I upgraded a few parts like the GPU - here is my current setup: Intel Core i7 4790K (4.0 GHz) Nvidia GTX 980TI MSI Gaming Golden Edition 240GB PNY SSD 1TB Western Digital Blue HD 16 GB PNY 1866 DDR3 Memory ASRock Z97 Anniversary MB...
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    Macbook Pro - Retina Display damaged, use external monitor?

    Hello, I have a 2014 Macbook Pro with the retina display. The retina display has died; I took it to a local apple store, and was told it would be $280 to have it replaced. A potentially bigger issue is that I haven't backed up any of my files. Would it be possible to hook up the macbook...
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    Recommend a graphics card upgrade

    Hey everyone, A few months ago I purchased an open box computer from Newegg. I've really enjoyed it thus far, but am considering a card upgrade as some of the newer games that recently released have been straining my current card. Here are the specs of the current computer: Intel Core...
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    600W PSU for GTX 980 Ti Lightning

    Conversely, what about this one? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-rm-series-750w-power-supply-black/2878034.p?id=1219080298487&skuId=2878034 Quite a bit more expensive.
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    600W PSU for GTX 980 Ti Lightning

    I recently picked up an open-box item from Newegg. It came with an AMD R9 285 MSI Gaming 2GB card, and a standard 600W Bronze PSU. I added a 240GB SSD to go along with the 1TB WD HD that came with the computer. When I go to PC part picker, and swap out the AMD with the GTX 980 ti, it says...
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    YouTube Gaming Channel - Need a new PC

    I'm looking into recording some gaming and creating some YT videos. I recently picked up an Elgato HD60, and a cheap laptop. The laptop only has an AMD A8 processor, though, and really struggles with the elgato software. I am going to return that and get an affordable laptop with an intel...