The "Quick Questions that does not Deserve a Thread"...Thread. V3 - Hardware & Software

[QUOTE=MrWhite;37825315]So, I'm looking for a suitable SSD replacement to the 5400rpm 2.5in hard drive in my HP Envy Sleekbook 6. I've already had a look inside and it's pretty cramped, but I'm sure there are slim enough SSDs out there to fit. The reason I want an SSD is due to durability; I can just see me bumping this laptop around just the right way and losing whatever's on it to a drive failure, even though HP utilized something they call "SmartProtect" which I'm leery of. As such, I'm not all too concerned about speed. This laptop is mainly for Photoshop and Illustrator work, so storage capacity isn't really a concern. I'd [I]prefer[/I] something over 60gb, but that's just if it can be worked into my $80 budget. Can anyone here recommend a product or a brand?[/QUOTE] Crucial M4. Samsung 830. Intell Cherryville 520. Samsung 840s are rolling out right now. Everything else has high enough failure rates that they are not worth buying.

[QUOTE=MTMod;37823424][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826995046[/url][/QUOTE] I love how that's still ball-mouse compatible.

Half of my monitor suddenly became covered with purple horizontal stripes How can I check if its the cable (VGA) or the monitor

[QUOTE=superstepa;37827109]Half of my monitor suddenly became covered with purple horizontal stripes How can I check if its the cable (VGA) or the monitor[/QUOTE] Borrow someone's VGA cable and try that. Or use a spare if you have one. If it works fine, you know it's likely the cable.

stress test it and find out

[QUOTE=FlameCow;37827745][url]http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276567&CatId=2533[/url] I currently have this power supply. Is it a time bomb waiting to happen?[/QUOTE] Ultra is generally bad, although that's one of the newer ones (I had one of the discontinued ones that was incredibly bad)

[QUOTE=FlameCow;37827745][url]http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276567&CatId=2533[/url] I currently have this power supply. Is it a time bomb waiting to happen?[/QUOTE] It seems to be not too bad, as it has relatively good ratings. I wouldn't recommend using it for intensive purposes, like SLI or OC'ing, but it's probaly fine.

[img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5733962/ShareX/2012-09/2012-09-27_20-39-18.png[/img] Why does Windows do this when everything plays sound just fine

Alright so my friend has a 9800 GT regular and I have a 9800 GT Energy efficient model ( its a slightly underclocked 9800 GT ) can they be SLI'd or do I need another normal 9800 GT? he wants to play bf3 at a decent framerate on at least low ( 30 FPS or so ) until he can afford a 6850/560 ti.

[QUOTE=lavacano;37828007][img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5733962/ShareX/2012-09/2012-09-27_20-39-18.png[/img] Why does Windows do this when everything plays sound just fine[/QUOTE] Isn't that an option to show the volume on the taskbar?

I'm trying to make a tan box with javascript, and the only color-related line I know is g.setColor(Color.[I]thiswouldbethecolor[/I]);, but tan is not one of the colors I can use with that line, and I don't know how to use RGB values.

[QUOTE=Schmaaa;37828641]I'm trying to make a tan box with javascript, and the only color-related line I know is g.setColor(Color.[I]thiswouldbethecolor[/I]);, but tan is not one of the colors I can use with that line, and I don't know how to use RGB values.[/QUOTE] g.setColor(#hex); ?

[QUOTE=mobrockers2;37828876]g.setColor(#hex); ?[/QUOTE] When I compile it, it gives me "illegal character: /35" on the #, and if I get rid of it, it says the hexadecimal code isn't a variable.

#hex isn't a hex #FF00FF is hex

[QUOTE=TehWhale;37828940]#hex isn't a hex #FF00FF is hex[/QUOTE] I understand that much. I am typing in a hexadecimal code.

[QUOTE=Schmaaa;37828936]When I compile it, it gives me "illegal character: /35" on the #, and if I get rid of it, it says the hexadecimal code isn't a variable.[/QUOTE] Don't know if I'm confused...but javascript and compiling?

[QUOTE=Schmaaa;37828949]I understand that much. I am typing in a hexadecimal code.[/QUOTE] How about you give us the color code.

[QUOTE=Zephyrs;37826980]Crucial M4. Samsung 830. Intell Cherryville 520. Samsung 840s are rolling out right now. Everything else has high enough failure rates that they are not worth buying.[/QUOTE] Thanks for the advice. Bought a 240GB 520, the M4 was a bit cheaper but not as good of a warranty. And express shipping was only $8. Should be here this week! Hot damn

[QUOTE=Tukimoshi;37829410]Thanks for the advice. Bought a 240GB 520, the M4 was a bit cheaper but not as good of a warranty. And express shipping was only $8. Should be here this week! Hot damn[/QUOTE] The intels aren't quite as jaw dropping on performance as some of the more recent stuff. I recall reading that the 840s were a major step up from almost anything else, but a 5 year warranty is hard to argue with.

I need a new mic, but I have speakers. Any recommendations?

What are the keyboard raisers called what are at the back of the keyboard and always break?

[QUOTE=tratzzz;37831040]What are the keyboard raisers called what are at the back of the keyboard and always break?[/QUOTE] Legs/feet. [editline]28th September 2012[/editline] Looking for that wallpaper that has instructions for the basics of civilization. It outlines how to create electricity etc. I can't find the damn thing.

[QUOTE=SataniX;37829179]Don't know if I'm confused...but javascript and compiling?[/QUOTE] My JS teacher has us all using a program called BlueJ, which has a compiler. [editline]28th September 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=mobrockers2;37829198]How about you give us the color code.[/QUOTE] #EED6AF it gives me an error on the #.

[QUOTE=Schmaaa;37832414]My JS teacher has us all using a program called BlueJ, which has a compiler. [editline]28th September 2012[/editline] #EED6AF it gives me an error on the #.[/QUOTE] Does RGB code work? g.setColor(256, 256, 256)?

[QUOTE=Schmaaa;37832414]My JS teacher has us all using a program called BlueJ, which has a compiler. [editline]28th September 2012[/editline] #EED6AF it gives me an error on the #.[/QUOTE] Yeah, that's Java not JavaScript. I did suspect it. It'll want a color in this format: g.setColor(Color.White) or g.setColor(White) If I interpret [url=http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/java/awt/Color.html]this[/url] correctly you should be able to do this too: g.setColor(Color(255,255,255)) for RGB.

[QUOTE=SataniX;37832642]Yeah, that's Java not JavaScript. I did suspect it. It'll want a color in this format: g.setColor(Color.White) or g.setColor(White) If I interpret [url=http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/java/awt/Color.html]this[/url] correctly you should be able to do this too: g.setColor(Color(255,255,255)) for RGB.[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/programming_king.png[/IMG]

[QUOTE=MTMod;37832688][IMG]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/programming_king.png[/IMG][/QUOTE] [editline]28th September 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=MTMod;37832688][IMG]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/programming_king.png[/IMG][/QUOTE] I don't know Java dude. I just know how to read documentation.

So I'm looking for a video editor, I've been around and tried a few. However I don't want professional stuff such as Vegas or Premiere. Right now I'm running AVS video editor, but i think the functions are messy and a bit off. All i request is Color Correction and it doesn't eat my PC in slowness. Any recommendations?

[QUOTE=SataniX;37832709]I don't know Java dude. I just know how to read documentation.[/QUOTE] [editline]28th September 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=SataniX;37832709]I don't know Java dude. I just know how to read documentation.[/QUOTE] You read it better than I did.

[QUOTE=Moofy;37832760]So I'm looking for a video editor, I've been around and tried a few. However I don't want professional stuff such as Vegas or Premiere. Right now I'm running AVS video editor, but i think the functions are messy and a bit off. All i request is Color Correction and it doesn't eat my PC in slowness. Any recommendations?[/QUOTE] Lightworks if you can get used to it.