Recent content by jaetee

Okay, I guess I stand corrected. I had a feeling that Cyberpower and them might have been the same company as the websites have much the same look. My initial research was actually quite favorable. My kid's PC is doing great, especially after adding an RTX 2080. Waiting for some updated RAM...

You could go on craigslist and find an already built machine with some decent guts and running OS for sale close by. Depending on what you find, then add a powerful new GPU and maybe some RAM. You'll likely save time and a bit of cash.

I just carefully put everything back together with the original Dell 275w Dell and am running the Nvidia Quadro FX1800 GPU. As expected, the computer has been running well and providing me with music for the last hour, without any hiccups. And I expect she'll run fine until I shut her off...

Try iBuyPower. I just bought one of these for my kid. Its a 2-year old build from someone who upgraded... My initial impressions are favorable. The machines are well put together with compatible parts and the company seems to have a good reputation.

I just pulled and tested the MB outside of the case to eliminate an in-case short and to further disqualify the PSU as the issue. I'm starting to think it's a motherboard level fault that has developed. Much newer 800w PSU, same problem (but without the buzz from the PSU). I will likely install...

Hello, I apologize in advance for the novel, but I have an unusual problem and done lots of troubleshooting, so this is pretty thorough... I have a Dell Optiplex 7010 that has been considerably upgraded in it's life and has now been relegated to dedicated duty as part of my DJ booth system. I...