The Member's Systems Discussion Thread

[g-unit1111]

Argh, just when I thought I had everything working, I get my PC home and I hook it up to my monitor - no signal! I check all the connections and everything - it POSTs fine but nothing will display on the monitor.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Did you try from mobo or GPU? If one works, other is culprit, supposedly.

 

[Pcbuilder123]

Ordering very soon:

Which one?


http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS239H-P-23-Inch-Full-HD-Monitor/dp/B008DWITHI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417491201&sr=8-1&keywords=23%22+1080p

vs

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-VS248H-P-24-Inch-Full-HD-LED-lit/dp/B0058UUR6E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417491484&sr=8-2&keywords=24%22+1080p
(the 23.6" one)
I only found a .6 inch difference, but besides that seem the same. Which one should I go for. If the smaller one, I can get a new mouse, which I kinda want, but not nessecary. Is the price diff worth it?

 

[RazerZ]

Found this on amazon warehouse deals. 23" Dell IPS monitor for $111.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009H0XQRS/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Condition is like new which means either there is slight damage to the box of the monitor, or the monitor was opened and sent back for returns. It is still in perfect condition though.

It does have a glossy finish... If you want a matte display then I would go for the 23" Asus.

 

[g-unit1111]

Did you try from mobo or GPU? If one works, other is culprit, supposedly.

Well brand new motherboard I can't imagine is the culprit, and I get power going to both GPUs, so once again I'm stumped.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Maybe try from all video outputs on mobo and both video cards or use some other source (DVI instead is HDMI or whatever you use?)

This new chair is very comfy for the price, not so much for the original one.

 

[Pcbuilder123]

How is this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00906GBBC/sr=8-21/qid=1417493982/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1417493982&sr=8-21

Used, very good, only packaging damage. Seems solid, and the stand has like twilt, swivle, height adjustment, etc.... have around 130-50 to spend right now, decided to wait on the mouse

 

[Pcbuilder123]

Only thing I don't like is the ports are on the side, but I can get used to that I guess

 

[Pcbuilder123]

Ended up getting this for 135 like new, perfect packaging (from warehouse deals). Guess it was closed and opened.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BZNDS0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[RazerZ]

You're not going with an IPS display?

 

[Pcbuilder123]

That is ips, is it not? It says product alert: ips


Edit: Got this, this is for sure ips and new

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS239H-P-23-Inch-Full-HD-Monitor/dp/B008DWITHI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417496299&sr=8-1&keywords=ips+23

 

[tiny voices]

That is a great monitor. I have a friend who has one. Throw some electrical tape on the outrageously bright LED, and you are good to go!

 

[Pcbuilder123]

Awesome! Also, sorry, not sure what you meant by throw some electrical tape on it, explanation?

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Put electrical tape(Duct tape is the new thing now apparently) onto ze Uber-Bright LED. Or you could totally yank the whole thing apart to get at 1 LED...

 

[tiny voices]

Awesome! Also, sorry, not sure what you meant by throw some electrical tape on it, explanation?

The LED on that monitor is VERY bright and distracting, so my friend put a small piece of electrical tape over it.

 

[RazerZ]

That is ips, is it not? It says product alert: ips


Edit: Got this, this is for sure ips and new

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS239H-P-23-Inch-Full-HD-Monitor/dp/B008DWITHI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417496299&sr=8-1&keywords=ips+23

From the description:

"Excellent Visual - LED Backlit with 50,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio; Full 1080P with HDMI; TN Panel Display"

They put the IPS warning there as a standard message for the Asus VS monitor line. The chart below has an astrick by the VS which states *Select Models.

The second monitor does have an IPS display and it's a good one.

 

[Pcbuilder123]

??? What does that achieve? Probably makes sense, just not getting it. Just literally covering up part of your monitor?

 

[RazerZ]

No, he's talking about the small LED near the power symbol. Not the display.

 

[Pcbuilder123]

Oh, haha, sorry stupid me, finals coming up

Anyways, that makes alot more sense! I'll make sure to do that.

 

[stickg1]

G-Unit, update the BIOS.

 

[Pcbuilder123]

Has anyone here upgrade from a rubber dome to a mechanical? What switches? Was it a big difference?

 

[Daniel Sudakov]

Has anyone here upgrade from a rubber dome to a mechanical? What switches? Was it a big difference?

Been using rubber domes for most of my life, and mechanical keyboards make a HUGE differences, I'm using one for work lol. It hurts my fingers over time.

My recommendation, blues or browns are great. I have tried blacks and reds, and they almost feel the same as rubber domes to me, but it's lighter to press, and without the "mush" press feel, if you get what I mean

Currently, I'm using the blackwidow (MX blue) again, the K70 was starting to get uncomfortable for my hands. My right hand fingers were starting to twitch. After using my razer keyboard, the twitching went away.

 

[g-unit1111]

Has anyone here upgrade from a rubber dome to a mechanical? What switches? Was it a big difference?

I went from a generic Logitech keyboard to a Gigabyte GK-Osmium and there's a world of difference in how much better this keyboard is. I got the red Cherry MX switches and it's like night and day.

 

[tiny voices]

I use browns. They are my favorite switch BY FAR. Love them.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

I've spilled coffee, milk, hot chocolate, cookies(the crumbs) and enchiladas(long story), and this HP keyboard keeps on going. The colon/semi-colon button DOES get stick sometimes, but for about 5 years, this membrane keeps on chugging. Granted, it was really dirty when I cleaned it, but I think this will last another few years.