(Part 3) Best laptop accessories according to redditors
We found 8,965 Reddit comments discussing the best laptop accessories. We ranked the 3,250 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
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Been traveling with this rig for over 7 months and across 4 continents.
This photo was taken in a co-working space in Lima Peru. I much prefer working out of co-working spaces as opposed to wherever I’m staying (mostly Airbnb’s) - productivity/work first, adventure and travel come second.
Happy to answer any questions. Cheers!
Edit: Here is a list of all the components since everyone is wanting to know.
Photo of the backside of the rig:
http://files.jacobt.com/lJMeLI1LuD
You're in luck! You're very fortunate that you chose a laptop with a Thunderbolt 3 port, otherwise the display would otherwise not work, as the Apple TB displays do not work on DisplayPort, despite being theoretically possible. There's six pages of discussion about this very issue in an Apple support thread here.
This is what you need on Amazon, then you should be good. Good luck!
Here is all of it.
desk top
Desk top was sanded and stained to get this color.
desk legs
27in 4K monitor
monitor arm
speakers
mouse
keyboard
laptop stand
my bank account
I built this build a while ago. Check it out! Also note that you can now buy the SG06-Lite, a PSU-less case. Then you could get their Gold-rated, modular PSU instead of the Bronze-rated, non-modular PSU that comes with the normal SG06 case. This would only add $10 to your total cost. Well worth it.
If you need more space (for a card longer than 10.5 inches), check out the SG08! It's a great case as well. :)
Clarification: Here is the standard SG06, w/ 450W PSU. What I meant was that you could buy the Lite version, then buy the Gold-rated modular PSU. The total cost would be about the same as buying the standard SG06, but you'd be getting a fully modular, Gold-rated PSU instead of a non-modular Bronze-rated PSU. Sevex notes, however, that the modular PSU can cause some issues with the optical disk tray.
Not OP, but its this one.
Add some of these and a couple of these for a half-decent mobile station.
Innergie 60c is only 88 grams and almost half the size of Card Adapter 4-Pro but delivers full 60 watt.
Granted it doesn't have a universal adapter built in, but you can pair it with a Kikkerland universal adapter and you can avoid single point of failure inherent in the card4pro
https://www.amazon.com/Innergie-Adapter-US-PowerDelivery-Technology-USB-World-Small/dp/B07GBYVF4Q
There are 2 versions of this: one is a US-only prong that can fold up and the other is the international version with swappable prongs for EU, US, UK, but sadly no Australian prong. Don't know why they excluded Australia, which is why I just bought the US version and paired it with a Kikkerland adapter.
I've got this and I love it. Affordable and professional looking.
Using that one : https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-11-6-Inch-Laptop-Tablet-Bag/dp/B00DUGZFA6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467561994&sr=8-1&keywords=amazonbasics+bag+11
It's .... basic, but not complain so far.
You have a couple of options to drive dual 4K monitors.
I've used all three on my 9550 and they all produce dual 4K at 60Hz. As others have said, the HDMI is version 1.4, meaning that it can produce 4K but only at 30Hz.
I use this bag. Can store a laptop along with a few notebooks and textbooks and many pockets for pens, pencils, electronics. I've been looking for something more "elegant" i guess you could say but I haven't found much and I'm content with this bag.
1. Best USB Hub
Inateck 3 Ports USB 3.0 Hub and RJ45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Hub
2. Best Mouse
Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Wireless Mobile Mouse
3. Best MicroSD
SanDisk Ultra 128GB microSDXC UHS-I Card
4. Best Value Sleeve
AmazonBasics 11.6-Inch Laptop Sleeve
[Get this backpack] (http://www.amazon.com/SwissGear-Travel-Gear-ScanSmart-Backpack/dp/B006HFJA12/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406245126&sr=8-2&keywords=swiss+army+backpack) I have had this backpack for 5 Years, no wear and tear yet! It has stood up to so much, and has a laptop section, and has protected mine from many things! So worth the money! You won't be disappointed!
Here are the details copied from my post on the elektronauts forum too for more specifics
Took some time to find the best solution, but I can run the Digitone, Digitakt, and Keystep from one battery pack too with the setup.
I did have to modify latches so I could remove the lid on the Magma case though. Here is what I used to make it all work
MAGMA Carry-Lite L DJ Case… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077C53DQY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Reliable Hardware Company… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJ18XIM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
POWERADD Pilot Pro 32000mAh Power… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DN0KBXU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Hello!
My set up is pretty compact all things considered, if you're looking for function and form.
I have this bag
This bag is just wide enough to fit this keyboard which is full size.
Paired with this mouse but I'm sure any bluetooth mouse will do.
And then a simple usb 3.0 hub
Just grab a cheap Micro to full HDMI and you're golden if you're traveling etc. This is my travel bag, have brought it with me to St. Louis, Northern Michigan and Boston, no issues and handy to have everything.
It's just an Amazon Basics one, it does the job!
My girlfriend's gift to me is supposed to come in today, I am so excited. This is what she got me :D :
http://www.amazon.com/Everki-Backpack-Console-18-Inch-EKP117NBKCT/dp/B002WOBBVO/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1411140660&sr=8-12&keywords=backpack+18
Other than that, I think I might look for a good portable solar charging solution to place in my new bag. OH and 1 Class, 1 Band Class, and 1 Work today, then I'm off to Memphis for the football game :D
I got this one which I found fits the C720 perfectly. It's a simple sleeve, so doesn't have any pocket for accessories.
Not the person you replied to, but I have one that works great.
Laptop Table Stand Adjustable Riser: Portable with Mouse Pad Fully Ergonomic Mount Ultrabook MacBook Gaming Notebook Light Weight Aluminum Black Bed Tray Desk Book Fans Up to 17 inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EP48NMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-kxGDb9N82AJN
I thought the fan would be cheesy but it actually helps my MacBook Pro a lot while playing wow lol
Only other things I'd suggest are:
Helping hands is great for small board work, or any scenario you need to hold a floating component on board when you tack it in.
The light source and be plugged into a USB battery brick, and placed where ever you need it, helpful for tight spaces when you are leaning over the board, especially if you only have a ceiling lamp.
There are probably cheaper versions of this, but generally works great as an all purpose table. Perfect for lifting the board up to your face, rather than hunching over for tiny repairs.
In general, sitting for hours on end isn't healthy for you. Several things make a difference:
I popped in here being sure this would exist, and seeing all these people come close but not answer your question inspired me to do some digging.
Here's the closest thing I found. I'm confident you'll be able to bend that into whatever position you need, and it doesn't have the problem of the Pyle stand with raised parts on the legs. http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Laptop-Table-Stand-Adjustable-Ergonomic-Mount-Ultrabook-Macbook-Aluminum-Black/dp/B00EP48NMY/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451252274&sr=1-6&keywords=keyboard+stand
Upgraded from my X230 to this beautiful machine 2 weeks ago and I have to say, it is a worthy successor.
It is running my two 1080p LG Monitors and Gigabit Ethernet over the USB-C Dock. The stand is this amazon basics stand for just 13€.
Its holding up great in my normal tasks, though thermal throttling needs to be adressed. When under consistent loads it comes in at about 1,8GHz. Other than that, no complaints.
I made this wallpaper myself
Ok heres everything you need to know about powerbanks and USB-C:
Powerbanks have been a thing for around a decade perhaps. They get better every year as technology improves. in 2015 we saw the first powerbanks to support USB-C. Initially these were not used for anything really as nothing even used USB-C. Only a couple flagship, expensive phones just got the port and maybe the new GoPro which came out in the fall. You were better off buying a power bank without USB-C for less money.
Then 2016 rolls around. Now we have a few more devices on the market, and the USB-C powerbanks might be useful to some people. USB-C has something called Power Delivery (Or PD) which is a standard for delivering power over a USB-C connection in high capacity. Now we can use this USB-C to charge high draw items quickly, like laptops. We can also charge our gopros and phones much faster. Apple comes out with some sort of Mac book product which is highly overpriced, but has USB-C charging.
Now its 2017. Apple fans are going crazy and want to charge their laptops on their powerbanks. To do this they need 29w of output power. So the powerbank companies all make a bunch of powerbanks that are better than the previous ones. Now their powerbanks support 30W of output. This is great because you can now charge your MAc book (Whch requires 29W) off of your new powerbank. So dell updates their XPS 13 line (9350) and calls the new one ("the new XPS 13" (9360) ). This new one has a USB-C port too, but it needs 45 W of power. Dell fans arnt as large or trendy as Apple fans, and nobody hears their cries. Powerbanks on the market dont work because they all go to 30W or less, and dell XPS 13 needs at least 43W.
2018 rolls around and Dell goes for another XPS update. they call it exactly the same as they did before ("the new xps") which just leads to confusion. This one is numbered 9370 tho and its released in Jan 2018. Again this new laptop needs 43 W to charge. So alas all those 2017 powerbanks still dont work with the XPS.
But XPS fans have been bitching for over a year, and there are alot. Also a few other laptops are using higher watt power supplies on their tiny laptops. So now powerbanks are starting to come out that support up to 65 W . This is great becuase they will charge the XPS. The technology is here, but we still need to wait for all the 2018 powerbanks to come out. So far its only a couple companies. The big ones like Anker and Rav power still dont have any.
So what to look for? Well thats simple. USB-C output is always defined in Amp and Volt combinations. You might see powerbanks with listings like
15V/3A
5V/2A
All you need to do is multiply to get the Watts. As you can see from the examples above, the first one would work with the Dell XPS 9370 because it = 45W. The other one would not as it only does 10W.
So you can either wait 1-4 months and hope some new powerbanks come out which support 45W+ or you can buy whats on the market now, and from my limited searching that appears to be the official dell powerbank (Supports 65W over USBC), This one (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077CY91S2/) and a few more unknown brands if you dig around.
Another route to take would be to get a powerbank with an AC charging port. These are generally higher capacity and while their USB-C ports (If they have them) wont charge at 45W, their dedicated AC port surly does (Which means you can plug in your laptops power adapter into it) I may do this as then I could charge some drone batteries with it as well (Since the drone batteries cant charge on USB-C). I was looking at this one (https://www.amazon.com/Portable-RAVPower-27000mAh-Universal-Indicator/dp/B07546KNVC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522210328&sr=8-3&keywords=ravpower+ac) Heres another one that looks alright with a bit less capacity but cheaper in price https://www.amazon.com/omars-24000mAh-Portable-Universal-Smartphones/dp/B073P81Z9V/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522211512&sr=8-3&keywords=omars+AC+Power+Bank%2C
But personally Im going to wait. I dont get my XPS 13 for 3 weeks (Just placed order today and they gave me a 3 week wait :| ). and Ill probably use it for a couple weeks before I decided how big a spare battery I need for my needs. Hopefully by then Anker will come out with their 2018 line of powerbanks and they will support 45W.
Here's mine.
Been using it for about 2 years now. Probably the best travel bag I've ever bought.
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-NC1303151-11-6-Inch-Laptop-Sleeve/dp/B00CD8ADKO
http://www.amazon.com/11-6-inch-Chromebook-THINKPAD-Protective-Neoprene/dp/B00DUN2PBQ
I tried to find some others, but they were too expensive. If you just want a decent case, I'd go with the AmazonBasics Sleeve.
Buy one of these
It's the same sized battery as the one in the bag and comes with adapters for a wide variety of laptops, they have one available for Apple laptops as well but it doesn't come in the package. And you get the added bonus of not having to go through an AC->DC->AC conversion.
Maybe consider a Thinkpad. The T and L series are mil-spec tested so they should handle dust pretty well. They also have external batteries so you can bring a few extras to extend run time. Some models can also be configured with LTE if you need internet access in areas without wifi.
I'd recommend the L470 configured with the extended 72Wh battery, then spending the remainder of your budget on extra batteries.
Use code NJ*PERKSEPP here:
https://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/perksoffer/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpad-l/ThinkPad-L470/p/22TP2TBL470
Batteries here:
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Battery-0c52862-Packaged-Factory/dp/B00KOHS6UK
EDIT: The T470 with the 61++ batteries is a good option as well.
At 100v and 0.5 A it is “low power” for a CPAP but still drawing 50W.
This is likely not doable. Given the draw rate you would need to carry a massive Battery for even over night rather than the little USB power bank your thinking of.
Something like this would last only about an hour and a half.
This would get you maybe 10 hours but weighs 12.5 lbs.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002WOBBVO?psc=1
I have a 17.3 ASUS ROG G74S. It is thick and big in every way. I travel 2-3 days a week and this is the one you want. It has a separate compartment for your laptop; which zips down much further on one side, put your laptop's thick side to that side. I also tote a MacBook air in the main compartment which has an awesome Velcro sealed sleeve. Pockets and sleeves all over the place; this has been my go to for three years now and no issues. It is a heavy ass beast but my ASUS is a heavy ass beast in and of itself. 10/10 would buy again.
+1 for Swiss. This is the one I have. It has a rear section for laptop, slots for tablets and a big/wide middle section that will fit all sorts of stuff.
My vote would go towards a new/probably larger battery. https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-0a36307-Extended-Battery-Laptop/dp/B0085MPIG6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473364171&sr=8-1&keywords=thinkpad+x220+battery
I saw another user post in /r/thinkpad that bectechglobal was genuine on Amazon. I actually just ordered this today:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085MPIG6/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I know, that won't fit yours but I would go with the bectechglobal seller. I'll tell you how mine looks by the end of the week though.
Found it. BecTech Global is mentioned here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/69ck1s/is_this_a_legitimate_oem_battery/
https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/7rr0xp/9cell_battery_for_x230x220/
The 9-cell? I just got one here - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085MPIG6/
Genuine, new, and also much lower than list.
8 months ago, I got the following. It's basically a Tiki on the cheap.
Silverstone Tek Mini-ITX Computer Case with PCI-E Riser ML07B
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K8CIZYS
Silverstone Tek NT06-PRO CPU Cooler
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A460TJ2
Silverstone Tek 450-Watts SFX PSU
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VQ2Y4K
Silverstone Tek Flat Flexible Modular PSU Cables
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7Y3I4M
Panasonic UJ-265 Slim 6X Blu-ray Writer
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CFXZ9VA
Silverstone Tek Ultra Low-Profile SATA (CP11)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GSQ3KT8
To that, I added this: "i7-4790K", "Crucial Ballistix 2x8GB DDR3 1600 CAS 8-8-8-24 Low Profile", "Crucial M550 512GB M.2 SSD CT512M550SSD4", "ASUS Z97I-PLUS", and a pair of "Scythe Slip Stream SY1212SL12M 120mm fans". And, a 780ti graphics card.
Of course, now, the 980 is out.
Anyway, it's a nice and fast machine that you can easily carry single handed. Just got fed up with the limits of laptops. Very quiet, too.
For most everything, I got on sale (lightning deals, etc.). Some for less than half what they are now charging. But, it pays to not be impulsive. Only the CPU is cheaper now than it was.
And every thing I've thrown at it is completely fluid. It's awesome to have something that runs UE4 like a REAL dev environment should run.
*edit: I just looked at amazons page for the case. Picture doesn't do it justice. The thing is SMALL, and is very high quality materials. Have a look for it on google images: Silvestone ML07B
My hand? Waahwaah... JK...this: http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-NC1303151-11-6-Inch-Laptop-Sleeve/dp/B00CD8ADKO
This is mine for the G7, works great
AmazonBasics 15.6-Inch Laptop... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CD8AFT8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
That's the only color because they intend it for military/tactical use where coyote brown is better than black. That case does nothing special other than work well with their other bags which are also in coyote. You might as well just get a padded black sleeve from Amazon like this one.
Did some research and found the poweradd pilot pro is compatible with the bmpcc and gives about 12hrs of battery. I made a cable that fits the poweradd dc plug on one end and fits the bmpcc on the other. I velcro the poweradd to my rig's shoulder pad and go - http://www.amazon.com/Poweradd-Pilot-Pro-Multi-Voltage-Compatible/dp/B00DN0KBXU
My primary CPAP machine is a Respironics System One Series 60. It is a modular design, so for travel or camping, I would detach the humidifier and power it off a portable battery (I bought a paperback-sized battery like this although I think there are better options available now). That portable battery has a DC output with a variety of power connector tips and configurable voltage. I was able to set it to the voltage of the AC adapter that came with my CPAP machine, and it has enough current output to run the CPAP machine (although not enough to also run the humidifier). I've found I can get 5-6 nights off a fully charged battery, and 3-4 nights if I'm also using the battery pack to charge devices at night (it can run two USB ports and the DC output port).
I've since bought a HDM Z1 travel CPAP machine, which is less comfortable for sleeping (the expiratory relief is a little more abrupt) but a LOT smaller and lighter in my bag. It similarly runs off of that same battery (and has custom made batteries available for it) but I am not sure how many nights it will run.
If you are looking at external battery packs, do be aware that using the wrong pack, wrong voltage, or wrong current may void your warranty, screw up your CPAP machine, or change the pressure output. I have been very careful to match voltages, and have pressure tested my machines on battery power to make sure my therapy pressure wasn't being altered.
Got this from Amazon. I love it because it also fits the battery charger and has additional space for a mouse, cables, etc. Plus the price can't be beat!
This bag works well for me.
No need to spend nearly that much. I use the 14" version of this and it's great.
This one, even has a fan which is neat. I've only used it during gaming sessions a few times.
Amazon 60 to 65$ OEM battery
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KOHS6UK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I highly recommend this. Cheap and quite. I have the pavilion and it uses the same chassis and same vents I believe. This pad has fans moved to the rear which places them right over the cpu and gpu vents. Imo you really need a cooling pad to lift the body up and get more airflow. I wish there was a side air intake.
Laptop Cooling Pad, TeckNet Portable Ultra-Slim Quiet Laptop Notebook Cooler Cooling Pad Stand with 2 USB Powered Fans, Fits 9-16 Inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014F4SBMK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DC3QybQ79T7G9
Do you want it to be a different thickness? Do you want to turn it into a desktop? Are you willing to have external part that weren't there before? Do you want it to not look stock?
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If the answer to all these questions are no, than probably pretty difficult... Can you be a little more specific as to what you are trying to accomplish with better cooling?
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You could also just by one of those usb fans that sit under the laptop for an easy solution. https://www.amazon.com/TeckNet-Cooling-Portable-Ultra-Slim-Notebook/dp/B014F4SBMK
\^ this ones 20 bucks and requires no work at all.
Have you thought about using a TB3 to TB2 adapter?
> Regarding Gigabyte's solution: When I buy a Thunderbolt 2 to USB 3 cable and a USB 3 to USB-C adapter, will the audio interface be able to communicate with the mainboard over the Thunderbolt protocol? Or is this setup incompatible as the protocol will be "lost in translation" from Thunderbolt to USB 3?
Simply won't work.
i expect native thunderbolt 3 video devices to be announced in 3 weeks at NAB show 2017. For now, adapters might work. Startech model here: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Adapter-Windows-Compatible/dp/B019FPJDQ2
Confirm I've been running my Clarett 8pre with Pro Tools 12 (standard) on a machine I built in late 2017 (originally to be a Hackintosh, but with a strong emphasis on sensible dual-boot. I got OSX working like a breeze including PT and the Clarett. I really do use both OSes, but lately I've actually switched to recording in PT in Windows. Gasp!). There are Windows drivers for the Clarett series. They're technically beta, but in the last six months I've stopped having any problems whatsoever. I used to get occasional crashes and times where the device would start freaking out on me, but that's all stopped when I updated to the most recent Focusrite Beta drivers v2.1.9 (and I was running it with a Thunderbolt 3 adapter which technically wasn't supported until the latest version, so that's probably my fault tbh).
I will say, one caveat...the way Thunderbolt drivers are implemented in Windows in general makes plug-and-play hard to support, and for some reason any time I unplug/power-off the device while in Windows, the PC won't actually detect the thing on startup until I pull out my macbook and do a reset (hard reset, not that you really lose anything, lol). It was annoying, but like I said, it hasn't happened in a long time now. As of several months ago, I feel quite good about the windows support for the my Clarett 8pre.
For your reference, while I wouldn't buy the same motherboard as me (it's a bit old now and you can do better) here's the motherboard I'm using as well as the particular Thunderbolt converter I am using in my Windows 10 setup.
As you shop (if you shop) remember that though USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 share a form factor, they Are NOT the same and your board absolutely MUST have thunderbolt headers. There are boards with Thunderbolt headers but no port (expecting you to plug in a PCI-e card or something for the TB ports) but if your board lacks Thunderbolt headers, plugging in a card with Thunderbolt ports won't magically let you run TB devices.
I haven't had any serious problems recording a gargantuan drumset using a Behringer Ultragain 8pre connected via optical cable, recording usually around 14 tracks simultaneously. The Behringer was a good alternative to the much more expensive Clarett Octopre which has the same preamps as the interface itself. I have had no problems managing all of the channels provided by the Behringer with the same ease and flexibility as the channels provided natively by the device.
Since the last Focusrite driver update (which you can download here on the beta page they buried so far in their site that nobody will ever find it), it's been solid as a rock through. I really do love my Clarett. I use it with PT12, FL Studio, and also just as my primary soundcard, as well as to use my nice condenser as my primary mic for calls/chat. The Air preamps are actually really nice (I prefer to leave that special AIR mode disengaged most of the time except on vocals sometimes, but the preamps themselves are just super clean and delicious). I got mine used off of some nice guy on Reverb, and it was a steal. It's among the two or three best gear purchases I've ever made. If you're willing to technically lean on some now-fairly-stable "beta" software (YMMV, disclaimer, don't come stab me if you have issues) then I think it's a great investment, even on Windows.
Mac stand is $40 new
How much did it cost?
I personally have this and like the look of it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F01DRW6
I have the 360 model, which lets me swivel it around. A bit pricey, but quality.
Well, there are three settings for the cooling fans and I have mine set on high, so I’ve technically added noise (though it’s reasonably quiet, even with all 4 fans at full speed, and I don’t notice it when I’m playing games at a normal volume — also they’re muted a bit as they’re underneath the PS4). I haven’t noticed the PS4 Pro sounding like it’s going into overdrive since I’ve started using it either. You could always set them to a lower speed if you like (you have three speed options and can control the left and right sides individually). I bought it from Amazon, and for this product the manufacturer has a 30 day money back guarantee and a year warrantee, so you could try it if you’re on the fence and ship it back if you don’t care for it.
There are other models (this is probably designed to be a laptop cooling pad), but I had seen another redditor link this and the price was cheap enough that I figured I’d give it a try. And I do like that it tilts the PS4 up approximately 10 degrees (with foldable arms on the front of it, giving an inch or two of room for air to circulate underneath and blow outwards from the shelf). In games where my Pro sounds like a jet engine (“RDR2” for example), I’m pretty sure the cooling is making a difference but it could just be confirmation bias. Here’s another model with fans that top out at 1200RPM rather than the 1500RPM that mine does, or this one with 5 fans that push 2500RPM — all three are roughly the same price. Those two don’t have the 30 day guarantee from the manufacturer though, and are subject to Amazon return policies.
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Anyhow, hope that helps out. I have my PSVR box sitting on top of my PS4, as well as an 8TB external HD to the left of it, so I’m just happy to be keeping that whole area cool and ventilated.
This is the kind of cooling pad I use, though mine has less fans: https://www.amazon.com/TopMate-TM-3-12-15-6-2500RPM-Designed/dp/B01J18006K/.
Rather than playing on power save, go into the advanced power options for high performance mode and change the amount for maximum processor state. In fact, I think when I changed it to 99% instead of 100%, my computer got a lot cooler. There's some info and a picture of the settings in this article: https://www.technorms.com/46600/regulate-cpu-usage-in-windows-10.
I'd be especially wary of any add-on fans that pull power from the system. Plugging a third party fan into the usb outlet of your system will make the system work harder and most likely do more harm than good. If you're concerned about your system heating up, don't put it in a place in which the heat will be trapped such as an enclosed cabinet or entertainment center.
I used one of the Nyko Intercoolers on my PS3 Slim for a while. It didn't pull power from the console and it was designed so well that it looked like it was part of the console, but in the end, the same thing happened to it that most of the reviews of all of the third party cooling systems mention. The fans got really loud after a couple of months. Great design. Low quality components. I just ended up buying a mini desktop fan and aiming the airflow across the back of my console. Works great.
I'm considering picking up this laptop fan to provide some extra cooling for my system during the summer months, but I'll definitely be picking up an extended usb cable so that I can power it from a power strip. Good luck OP!
This is what I used to cool my GS43VR: Cooling fans for gaming laptop
It cools off from 90C to around 80C'ish on high. But it holds laptop and not really for you to type on it.
The best temp cooling is when I re-paste CPU/GPU with Grizzly's liquid metal. Temp drop from 90C to 65-70C. Combine with the cooling fan then it goes below 60C!
If you are looking for super small, this will work:amazon.com/dp/B07GBYVF4Q
Or the authentic Lenovo is pretty cheap... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792LMDQC
By now the article has wisened up:
> Although this Innergie 60C charger on Amazon would seem to contradict that claim.
There's also an international version of the same adapter.
Just eyeballing this charger, it's way too large for what it is. I mean, add together the Innergie and the Atom 1, would that be physically bigger? If not then why a measly 65W charger is this big? I smell a rat. If this would be 90W dual port then yes, absolutely.
I use an oversized 18" Asus ROG G752 laptop for serato, and this is the only bag I found that could fit it + all my cables, headphones, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002WOBBVO/ref
Everki Beacon,
I own the Everki Titan, but its probably a little too big for what you are looking for. Previously I owned the Swissgear Ibex, which is a fantastic bag but it is also on the larger side.
What do you think of these two backpacks:
http://www.amazon.com/Everki-Backpack-Console-18-Inch-EKP117NBKCT/dp/B002WOBBVO
http://www.slappa.com/MASK-KOA-Backpack
I totally looked it up, copied the link and then didn't add it. I'm a dork. Sorry.
http://www.amazon.com/Everki-Backpack-Console-18-Inch-EKP117NBKCT/dp/B002WOBBVO
I got this one, a little over £100 but the best bag i have ever had,
far far better than the vindicator.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002WOBBVO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I finally found an Everki backpack that works amazing for my g752vl. Went through 3 different packs before settling on this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WOBBVO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have both, the sleeve is great if all you need is the laptop and a few very small items. The bag is the everyday carry for a normal work day when i need a charger, spare battery, cables, and assorted adapters. I'm on the road a lot traveling between 13 locations so you just never know what you might need. If it's just going to be a home to office kind of day, then definitely just the sleeve.
Lenovo Slim Sleeve (not really all that slim when it's holding a P52s with a 61++ battery)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B076FGBK2S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
SwissGear Backpack
https://smile.amazon.com/SwissGear-1900-Scansmart-Laptop-Backpack/dp/B006HFJA12/ref=sr_1_3?crid=UEW8DQ4G90OM&keywords=swiss+gear+backpack&qid=1565537818&s=gateway&sprefix=swiss+%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-3
my other bags have been on the smaller side and don't fit my new laptop, so I went to amazon.
I saw in a few places the SwissGear bags were recommended. So I bought this one!
SwissGear Laptop Backpack- Black
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006HFJA12/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is what i have.
You can get name brand 500watt powersupplies routinely on slickdeals for $25 after a mail in rebate if that helps.
Also, Unless your current PSU is terrible, there's a decent chance you can use something like this to power it. Or 6 pin power if you choose a 6 pin power card.
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-LP4PCIEX8ADP-6-Inch-Express-Adapter/dp/B006PHXLRG/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483482746&sr=1-2&keywords=8+pin+power+adapter
Not ideal at all. Depending on how much power the GPU is drawing, this could damage the PSU. It looks like his PSU isn't decent enough, since it doesn't even have a 8 pin PCIE cable, so I recommend buying a new PSU, if possible. If not possible, this should a better alternative, since it comes with some GPUs:
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-LP4PCIEX8ADP-6-Inch-Express-Adapter/dp/B006PHXLRG
Edit: still not ideal, but it should be safer indeed
The 8 pin connector is likely an 8 pin EPS connector for the PSU. Unfortunately, your PSU is a low quality unit (as most are that come with a case) and does not appear to have the correct connections to power your GPU. You could buy an adapter like this but this is not ideal. The less cheap but more reliable option would be to buy a higher quality/wattage PSU with enough native connectors such as a Corsair CX500 and similar bronze rated units.
If the battery is bad, boom. Buy a new one. Reviews say 7 hours or so.
I would echo luc1zh on this one. 66% isn't a bad capacity at this point - it would put you in the region of a brand new 6-cell. While you could buy a new 9-cell, that's going to be quite expensive and they seem to be quite rare.
Having been looking for a new 9-cell for my X220 since basically the day I got it 2 years ago, personally I believe it's too expensive to bother with. Tends to be £80 plus on eBay, and the official Lenovo is £69 on Amazon.
However, that's for official Lenovo batteries. The general wisdom is to go with the official batteries, but there are plenty of aftermarket batteries available. It's a bit of crapshoot; there's a huge price differential (I've just bought an aftermarket 9-cell for ~£15, for example) and you have to ask yourself - why is that the case? Is it because they're cutting corners on quality? The answer to that is likely, yes, they are - which could mean anything from: battery doesn't have the stated capacity, the capacity declines very quickly or even they've compromised on safety and the battery will blow up in your face - literally.
I guess what I'm saying is, you've got 3 options:
I was looking for something similar, and went for a Lenovo Thinkpad X230 with a 9-cell battery.
It may be a little big for your liking, especially with the battery jutting out, but it's worth considering.
With the 9-cell battery, and powertop, it can easily last 6-9 hours, depending on what you're doing.
Idling, it can last well over 14 hours.
this is the appropriate replacement battery.
PB doesnt seem to have them in stock though.
Pay the extra and get the real thing. I got this original Lenovo one and it's excellent.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0085MPIG6
The original lenovo website has it but its hell expensive. The amazon should be better.
I just bought one off of amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085MPIG6
It's legit as far as I can tell... all OEM packaging and genuine labeling. Getting 6-8hrs out of it.
I just picked up this one for my x220 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085MPIG6/
Replaced my old original 6 cell and after an initial calibration the difference is amazing.
Ninja Edit: Ordered from the "Blue Donuts" seller fulfilled by Amazon.
I'm a pretty big fan of running computer power supplies, given that they're all rated, and have proper connectors connect to the wall so it's not sketchy at all. I have one of these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VQ2Y4K/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_m-aMxb3ZCCSFY
And one of these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V44UNXU/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_h.aMxbHPGDCZ4
Hasn't done me wrong yet. And it's rated to output 36 amps continuously, with 5 volts stand by if you're wanting to ruin a raspberry pi on it. And a property clunking power switch on the back should you want the whole thing de-energized without having to unplug it
This should be the one marketed under the Strider brand in Europe
https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Factor-Modular-ST45SF-G/dp/B008VQ2Y4K/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1467301599&sr=1-6&keywords=sfx-l
I purchased this GPU, for my mini itx Cooler Master 110 build. The PSU I used was this https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Factor-Modular-ST45SF-G/dp/B008VQ2Y4K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480181399&sr=8-1&keywords=silverstone+450+sff
One could argue that a standard ATX power supply might allow for better cooling. I think it would in my case since it would have a bigger exhaust fan. This is the SFX power supply I'm looking at--seems legit and has a 3 year warranty.
ASROCK C2750D4I
Hitachi NAS Drives
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IAELTAI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008VQ2Y4K/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Some DDR3 ECC RAM, Should be 1gb of RAM per 1tb of Storage in the NAS, and then Just have a small SSD run FreeNas in the system.
This sleeve from Amazon is only $8.99. Maybe you could just use the Apple Store Gift Card to buy an iTunes Gift Card and then get music, Mac Apps, etc.?
I bought this for my Chromebook, but now use it almost exclusively for my SP3.
This is what I have and it's perfect. Fits like a glove.
I have the AmazonBasics 11.6 inch soft case. It's nothing fancy, but it fits perfectly.
Btw, those are called hard shell cases. I've looked around and can't find any for the Notebook 7 Spin. I even came across a forum where a person with the same laptop said they looked everywhere and couldn't find one.
You can get a thin case like this that'll still fit in your bag. I've actually got a similar one for my laptop, but I just carry it around for school instead of a backpack, since I pretty much only use my laptop while I'm on campus.
Here or here or here via Amazon. Here via Dell.
There are multiple part numbers if you'd like to order used or elsewhere online, and those are: Y90RR / 5X3NX / F0K0N / XM3C3 / 331-2429. You do not necessarily need a new one, but if you're buying used you might want to confirm with the seller that they took care of their system (no overclocking/forced shutdowns, etc).
You're going to need an external power brick. Those power supplies just convert dc-atx and you will also need AC-DC. I will edit in a few minutes with some bricks.
Edit: Pico psu 160w + brick combo:
http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-160-XT-192W-Adapter-Power-Kit
(you can buy the brick separately too)
For the 300w hdplex:
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Replacement-Alienware-AM18X-6732BAA-compatible/dp/B00CGA5JQM
Honestly I don't know since I've not used it.
To the best of my understanding you do not need the internal ac-dc adapter, but if you don't buy that you will need to buy a power brick to power it. Here is a video about the older 300w model, and another one from Josh - the creator of the S4 Mini.
Alternatively you can look into the g-unique
I have something like this and this
The batteries can natively output 12V DC and It comes with adapters and will plug into the z1 battery shell and charge the official battery. (The z1 battery shell takes 12V as input). It charges slowly, but it works. One thing to note is that I believe that when in charging mode, it will try and use the LI-ION power source first, before it uses up the official battery. Unfortunately, what happens sometimes is that when in use it will draw more current than the Li-Ion battery can handle and shut down. So it's important to charge the official battery during the day, than unplug the Li-ION battery before you use the z1 auto cpap so that it is powered by the official battery. Also make sure you turn off other power sucks like Bluetooth.
YMMV this is obviously a jury rigged system, so I take no liability if you break your CPAP.
Wow, rocketry! That sounds way cool!
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Touchscreen-Convertible-Professional-Refurbished/dp/B01M4IGXSR/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1482728712&sr=8-12&keywords=refurbished+thinkpad
Pro:
Great keyboard, for a laptop
Good build quality - not cheapo plastic
Screen is brighter than most, this is good for outdoor use
Relates to good build quality: dirt and grit, sand, etc don't penetrate as much.
Comes with Windows 7. Win7 == good. Win10 == bad. Avoid Windows 10 whenever you can.
Touchscreen
Con:
USB 2, no USB 3
Touchscreen
Slightly on the heavy side, some might say. But then, I tote around HP 6600 and HP zBook, so weight is relative.
About Touchscreen - could be pro or con, depending on your preferences and use case.
Don't know about battery life, every laptop I have ever used comes up short on battery life. The manufacturers make advertised battery life claims that never live up to real life usage. I use
https://www.amazon.com/Poweradd-Pilot-Pro-32000mAh-Multi-Voltage/dp/B00DN0KBXU/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1482730399&sr=1-9&keywords=poweradd+battery+pack
Kind of expensive, and also surprisingly heavy, but really works well. Great for use in the Great Outdoors, where power plug-ins are scarce. Comes with a pretty good set of plug-in adapters, and will output at several different voltages. Also powers your cell phone, tracking antenna, might even be able to recharge your All Terrain Rocket Recovery Vehicle.
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wired.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fimages_blogs%2Fdesign%2F2012%2F08%2Fcuriostyrover.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wired.com%2F2012%2F08%2Fdesigning-the-curiosity-mars-rover%2F&docid=NkuNp1QoXG-yqM&tbnid=e9ydDqUM77ytYM%3A&vet=1&w=660&h=530&bih=640&biw=1280&q=mars%20rover&ved=0ahUKEwi5yp7ZlpHRAhUm0YMKHV71CEEQMwh-KBAwEA&iact=mrc&uact=8
I have always had good luck buying re-furbs from Amazon. Laptops, I mean. I haven't been able to find a refurb Rocket Recovery Vehicle on Amazon.
What? Do you mean that the battery pack does not use USB-C to charge itself? Or do you mean the battery pack uses a surface type connector to charge the Go?
You could get something like this battery pack and a 3rd party surface connector-to-barrel connector dongle: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DN0KBXU/
I use this same pack with a USB-C dongle to charge my Go. It uses a barrel connector to charge.
Have you considered getting a small Amazon basics laptop bag? $10 or less and it's padded. It's what I use.
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-11-6-Inch-Laptop-Tablet-Bag/dp/B00DUGZFA6
This is what I use. It fits the SP4 perfectly and the charger fits well in the front pouch with flash drives and a nice slot for the Surface Pen. I do not like storing the SP4 with Pen attached in this bag as it is very snug with that extra width.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DUGZFA6/ref=twister_B00FB50SBU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I just got a roocase netbook sleeve for mine -- came in two nights ago. There's an outside pocket to put the AC adapter / stylus / thumb drive, and then the main pocket fits the Pro. It's not a perfect fit, there's a little bit of room, but I wasn't sure that one size down would still fit it.
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-dm1-3020us-11-6-Inch-Invisible-Triple-Pocket/dp/B005OTPPGG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1383251779&sr=8-7&keywords=roocase+netbook
Also for an inexpensive bag, I picked up this Amazon Basics one for when I need more than a sleeve: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DUGZFA6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It’s this thing and it keeps my MacBook cooled down also
Pwr Laptop Table Stand Adjustable Riser: Portable with Mouse Pad Fully Ergonomic Mount Ultrabook Macbook Notebook Light Weight Aluminum Black Bed Tray Desk Book Fans Up to 17" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EP48NMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_z23XBb0M9R7PQ
It has fans which I don't use or need. As a stand, it works well.
Sure, i got this one from Amazon.
I bought a 72WH 68+ Notebook Battery 0C52862 from Amazon. The seller was price master jay.
> sceptical about it, as these batteries must have degraded over time
$69 will get you a brand new HIGH CAPACITY battery so just figure that into your calculations.
Batteries are expendables so expect to replace them over time.
HTH.
I can confirm the Amazon sold only by "Liquid Power" is the real deal
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KOHS6UK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KOHS6UK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1496607426&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=t450s+battery&dpPl=1&dpID=51-iHdfxAJL&ref=plSrch
This is what I would buy. Not as cheap as any of us would like, but not as expensive as Lenovo either. Also, I've bought batteries on Amazon before (for around the same price) and they were pretty legit.
Right here
Was $50 when I bought it, however.
Unfortunately, 72wh is plastered all over the description.
http://amzn.com/B00KOHS6UK
Thanks for the help...I requested a return.
It's this one right here.
It's super sturdy. It's a 1/8th of an inch thick metal sheet bent into a stand. Love it.
Looks like the one from amazon basics:
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DSN-01750-BK-Laptop-Stand-Black/dp/B00WRDRRWW/
https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DSN-01750-SL-Laptop-Stand-Silver/dp/B00WRDRRWW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1JMNGQ8QW7ST7&keywords=laptop%2Bstand%2Bamazon%2Bbasics&qid=1564013666&s=gateway&sprefix=laptop%2Bstand%2Bamazon%2Bb%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVzA0V0Y0MURCSkhMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDk4Njk5M1U1MDJZMzQ3U1BVMyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDM1Njc4MjZSV1VORkk3WDMzOSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
AmazonBasics Laptop Desk Stand for PC and Macbook - Black https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00WRDRRWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JGwEDbD67PFZ8
I use one of these, which allows me to tuck my SQ-1 under it.
Looks like this. I have this one though and it's really nice, for being so much cheaper. I was surprised how sturdy it is.
Congrats on a new desk and overall great setup, but here are a few quick thoughts.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WRDRRWW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
TeckNet Laptop Cooling Pad,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014F4SBMK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I bought this cooling pad from amazon and it has fans underneath too but I haven’t used it since I bought it months ago since my macbook doesn’t overheat (knock on wood!). Mainly just use it when as a stand/pad when I’m not on a desk
It was like this one but flat rather than angled. You may prefer angled though, I know I had wanted something flat at that time.
https://www.amazon.com/Cooling-TeckNet-Portable-Ultra-Slim-Notebook/dp/B014F4SBMK/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1494987420&sr=1-10&keywords=laptop+cooler
All of the previous comments have been about software. So, lets talk hardware maintenance for a second. Never set it on your lap. It would be best if you got a nice little usb powered cooling pad for it like this: https://www.amazon.com/Cooling-TeckNet-Portable-Ultra-Slim-Notebook/dp/B014F4SBMK/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1497827825&sr=1-7&keywords=laptop+cooling+pad
Not necessarily that one. That was just the first one I came across. If you are going to use external monitors you may want to keep track of your temperatures. Also, giving it a nice cleaning with a can of compressed air every once in a while would be prudent. Your biggest problem with your hardware going bad is you letting it overheat.
TeckNet Laptop Cooling Pad, Portable Ultra-Slim Quiet Laptop Notebook Cooler Cooling Pad Stand with 2 USB Powered Fans, Fits 12-16 Inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014F4SBMK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Cht6CbQQA6NJN
Something like this would help you have some extended gaming sessions while keeping the thing cool and should help reduce sound.
I would get a lapboard(?) for the laptop like this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014F4SBMK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CmDUCbMJP3V3N
hi this could also help. I had one when I had a laptop.
TECKNET Laptop Cooling Pad, Portable Ultra-Slim Quiet Laptop Notebook Cooler Cooling Pad Stand with 2 USB Powered Fans, Fits 12-16 Inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014F4SBMK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eZwaBbYCDSR42
I'm using this one right now. I'm not too happy with it, it's a little small and the fans aren't as powerful as I wanted, but it's better than other ones I found and it gets the job done. I like that it's elevated up. The other ones I've seen are all flat with small feet that bury into your legs.
Lowers my temps by about 3-6C, but I haven't done extensive testing.
Well, you always have USB to fallback on in case of waiting on a fix for thunderbolt.
Here is the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
So how do you normally deal with that situation, you could hook every synth up to a mixer, but then you are buying a mixer. Another option is to use a patch bay. Holy crap Patch bays are WAY more complicated than you'd think. But, one way I imagine you could use them is, say you want to use synth 3,5 and 1. Then you just run a small 6 inch cable from 3,5 and 1, to inputs 1 2 and 3 (which are routed in the back to your interface. That way you only spend $100 or $200 (for 2 patch bays), rather than $1000 on a good mixer.
The mobo you are looking at is good. It's certified and the TB3 port is built in rather than an AIC. I'd recommend that route since the AIC cards have been problematic.
The only thing I'm worried about, is if converting from TB3 to TB2 causes an issue that needs a driver update, but you always have the USB fallback in case that happens and you need to contact support. Another reason to buy something newer, rather than something 15 years old like you were talking about.
So yeah, just find a solution for selecting your synths and your golden.
You cannot buy an adapter that's USB, it needs to talk Thunderbolt. You need this. I've bought two of them and there's no software, it's just plug and play (I only have TB2 gear because not much TB3 stuff out there yet).
The reason you can't find TB2 mainboards are because "it's not the newest tech". The good news is that you'll be future proofed while enjoying the Motu.
Ninja Edit: Yeah so apparently it can push all the data via USB2. So Thunderbolt is, essentially, a gimmick.
My new machines have Thunderbolt 3 which uses a USB C connector, so I also needed this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019FPJDQ2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1468362137&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=usb+c+thunderbolt&dpPl=1&dpID=41AA2YUFRKL&ref=plSrch
These adapters are supposed to be able to support dual 4k:
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Monitor-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B01ANR4CYE/
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Thunderbolt-DisplayPort-Supports-4096x2160/dp/B01F81EIBC/
Also, StarTech has a dock coming out in a couple of months but otherwise have not seen any docks that support dual 4k.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AAAU4WS
For the cost of $16.99 (USB C to DisplayPort Cable) I am willing to try it... Certainly cheaper than TB3 to 2 x HDMI adapter, which is +$100: https://www.amazon.ca/StarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Dual-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B01ANR4CYE
Your laptop supports HDMI 2.0 but I don't know if 2.0 can push enough bandwidth for 1440p @ 144Hz.
However, your laptop's USB-C port is actually a Thunderbolt 3 port! So you can definitely make some headway there, although you'll need a Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort adapter like this one.
I'm considering the same setup and I've done some research into adapters. Thunderbolt 3 docks are really expensive, especially the ones with 2 display ports + others. My plan so far is to buy a dual display adapter for the thunderbolt 3 port and a 4 port usb hub for the usb A port for keyboard mouse, + external storage.
Best deal I can find on external dual display adapter:
https://www.amazon.ca/StarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Dual-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B01ANR4CYE/ref=pd_lutyp_simh_1_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01ANR4CYE&pd_rd_r=BDYFP0ZHMCVN6WBQPQ2W&pd_rd_w=8AyUa&pd_rd_wg=rmZFb&psc=1&refRID=BDYFP0ZHMCVN6WBQPQ2W
Yes, it works.
I have also used this successfully with my X1c 5th gen: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ANR4CYE/
Here you go. I like it a lot!
I use mine closed all the time. I'm sure there's probably a 1 or 2 degree difference just from passive thermal behavior, but the exhaust vent is not obstructed and I get good temperatures with less of an undervolt than what you're doing right now. I don't use any intake fans either as I've never found them to be of much use in 20 years of laptops.
The thing about package power being limited isn't true either, I have mine on a stand that was originally for my old Macbook and it pulls full power just fine.
I use this stand and love it!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F01DRW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Od8PCbAZGMWEQ
a similar option. This is the one I have
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F01DRW6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
TopMate 12-15.6 inch Gaming Laptop Cooler, Five Quite Fans and LCD Screen，2500RPM Strong Wind Speed Designed for Gamers and Office https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J18006K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_q2fDAbP0C5MY2
pretty sure this one will keep your laptop cool
https://www.amazon.com/TopMate-12-15-6-Gaming-Screen-2500RPM-Designed/dp/B01J18006K/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497346925&sr=1-10&keywords=laptop+cooling+pad
I use the topmate cooler and my laptop bottom is no longer moderately warm under load, but even chilly at times. Temps dropped 8-12° C with this one, and after searching many sites trying to find accurate numbers, I just decided that finding a reliable one that was durable enough was my goal, and so far the topmate hasn’t disappointed.
Maybe something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Omars-24000mAh-Portable-Universal-Compatible/dp/B073P81Z9V/
Seems like a lot for a little reward though, unless you have another use for it. A small sound effect box may be better.
Any battery pack with a AC outlet would work.
Pair that with the regular ac adapter and youre in business, for however short of time.
There is no power bank that will activate the video out mode on the dock with just a USB-C cable.
I bought an Alienware with this thought in mind but it worked poorly and I returned it. Battery life wasn't amazing for normal use. Graphics card wouldn't run at full power on battery, and it's half power mode or whatever only lasted 2 hours on battery. You needed to use the power adapter to get full graphics performance and both the laptop and power adapter were really large.
The gaming laptops work well if you just want to bring your machine to another location where you plug it in and game. But running off battery is not great.
I think you have 2 options:
You van buy various external batteries on amazon nowadays:
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Omars-24000mAh-Compatible/dp/B073P81Z9V/
OP could also use the Viltrox with an AC adapter to run on a power bank with an AC outlet like this one. The 24,000 mAh one would probably run a Viltrox for 10 hours, and the 40,200 mAh version would almost certainly well exceed that.
EDIT: Based on reviews, this one would probably be better.
If you're trying to avoid using an extension cord, you would need something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Omars-24000mAh-Compatible/dp/B073P81Z9V/
I mean, just for a 60w charger Ravpower has one 30 percent lighter and the classic choice is the Innergie, which is nearly half the weight of your pick.
Instead of the 100g dual port charger, there are a few directions one could go. Two of these saves 20 percent of the weight while giving you two 18w PD ports. If you don't need two 18w ports, you can sub in one of these to save another 10 percent. If you don't really need power delivery (which you really might not, most non-laptops don't pull more than 12w unless the battery is very low) you can just take one of these and save half your weight. Hell, if you really want to make the most of 100g, I'd just take two of these and know that any tablet or phone I have will charge extremely fast and have a backup for my main charger in case of failure.
Both Ravpower and Aukey have longer warranties than Anker, and I've had great experiences dealing with both of them. I don't really think Anker is competitive at all in the lightweight charger landscape.
One question: did you consider charging your devices off your laptop while it's charging?
I use the 65w charger with my Pixel 3 regularly. Handy to only need 1 charger on trips.
I'm considering buying an Innergie 60w to cut down on travel weight even further.
It can charge via USB-C, right?
Buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Innergie-Compatible-PowerDelivery-World-Smallest-Interchangeable/dp/B07GBYVF4Q
If I were you I'd buy the smallest 60W USB-C charger in the world.
Innergie 60C USB-C Adapter-US, Compatible for MacBook Pro, USB-C 60W Laptop Charger with PowerDelivery Technology-USB PD, World-Small and Light Universal Power Adapter with Foldable Plugs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBYVF4Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UT9YCbG61FXJF
At home I use a multiport charger, but for travel I find it takes up much less space to use
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GBYVF4Q/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerPort-Charger-Compact-Foldable/dp/B07H8WJCTF
Some times 2 small chargers can be smaller than one big one.
The battery lasts like 30 min. on max power settings, lol. This is definitely more of a "desktop replacement" than a laptop.
At the time I bought it, it came with a backpack that fit it, but I hated it. I then bought an Everki like this (https://www.amazon.com/Everki-Backpack-Console-18-Inch-EKP117NBKCT/dp/B002WOBBVO) and it worked quite well. But it was not stylish. Eventually I shopped around fashion sites and found a nice leather backpack from Devoa that fits it, but it was certainly a project.
Everki Titan. I have a massive backpack and the warranty is superb (they'll pretty much replace it no questions asked should it start to come apart in any way). Very comfortable on my back due to the generous cushioning.
I travel a lot for work so I just bought a second Xbox One to take with me on trips. I use this backpack http://www.amazon.com/Everki-Backpack-Console-18-Inch-EKP117NBKCT/dp/B002WOBBVO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top and it works quite well, especially since it comes with a perfectly sized sleeve that fits the console. That way, even if I have a second carry on suitcase that gets gate checked on smaller planes, the console stays with me on board in my backpack.
Edit: For security, I always take it out of the backpack, but leave it in the sleeve that comes with the backpack. I've never once been asked to remove it from the sleeve (this is in at least 30 security checks).
Not so much a mini review but this should give you everything you need to know: Link
If you have the money I would suggest grabbing the Everki Beacon. I personally own the Everki Titan (I travel a bit) and I must say they have fantastic build quality and design, plus they have a lifetime guarantee.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002WOBBVO/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1474167032&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=everki+backpack&dpPl=1&dpID=51ojLupvGnL&ref=plSrch is the backpack I ended up getting. I have a huge laptop and it fits perfectly. It's a giant upgrade from the Jansport I had.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WOBBVO/ref=s9_wsim_gw_p147_d57_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=11N8KGSTZTNKQNCRMNEC&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970559082&pf_rd_i=desktop
This my personal backpack. I have an 17.3 inch lsptop, and there is plenty of room for sketchbooks, pens , and more.
It is just a normal swiss backpack. I said work backpack to seperate it from a camera backpack. It is this backpack:
www.amazon.com/SwissGear-Travel-Gear-ScanSmart-Backpack/dp/B006HFJA12/
It is designed to fit into an overhead comparment and I have taken it on many flights. I've never used the weird unzip mechanism in a security line, but its a good bag.
I put my camera in a small bag inside the backpack to keep everything organized and clean. A couple large zipploc bags work. Or you can get fancy and make/buy a camera insert.
What about 5.11 Tactical? Check out some of their bags.
I also have one of these for medical Voodoo Tactical Deluxe Professional Special Ops Field Medical Pack - Coyote Brown / Tan 15-8174 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YW5L36/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_d87dub05HT3V4. It's pretty big but great for internal storage.
This guy also comes highly recommended if you want to get away from all the tacticool stuff. I don't have one yet. SwissGear Travel Gear ScanSmart Backpack 1900 (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006HFJA12/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_u97dub0JK5TWT
I have an Amazon wish list for Gifts that I add to anytime I run across something cool that I want to remember.
[Pot Rack](http://www.DecoBros.com/ Wall Mount Square Grid Pot Pan Rack includes 8 hooks, 25 by 12-inch,Bronze https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U86XNM8). We have one and love it.
An [atomic clock](http://www.La.com/ Crosse Technology WT-3122A 12 1/2-Inch Wood Atomic Analog Clock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001PG238/) that's not ugly.
A [laser maze](http://www.Laser.com/ Maze (Class 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071X6YSJZ/) for a STEM loving kid.
[Smart plugs](http://www.Wifi.com/ Smart Plug Mini, GMYLE Smart Home Power Control Socket, Remote Control Your Household Equipment from Everywhere, No Hub Required, Works with Amazon Alexa & Google Home (2 Packs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072J1D8L1/) that can be controlled by Alexa.
Beautiful [Tea Forte](Tea Forté Petite Presentation Box Sampler with 10 Handcrafted Pyramid Tea Infusers - Black Tea, White Tea, Green Tea, Herbal Tea https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153PUZSS/) box set and a pair of [tea bag trays](Tea Forte Ceramic TEA TRAY for Presenting and Resting Signature Pyramid Tea Infusers, Two Per Box, Orchid White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016CDOV4Y/).
Good looking [Swiss Gear backpack](http://www.SwissGear.com/ 1900 Scansmart TSA Laptop Backpack - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006HFJA12/)
[Exploding Kittens game.](http://www.Exploding.com/ Kittens: A Card Game About Kittens and Explosions and Sometimes Goats https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010TQY7A8/)
And everyone needs [avocado socks.](http://www.Socksmith.com/ Avocado Socks in Parrot Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IPQZTWK/)
Edited to add something for the pets. [Self heating mat.](Thermal Warming Pad for Dogs and Cats - XL Couch Protecting Pet Bed- Machine Washable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C4OG9AO/)
Of those three, I'd go with the Patagonia, but really, those are all insufficient. This is the one I have. Comfy shoulder straps, lots of pockets, organizer for all your little stuff (pens, lip balm, etc.). I've replaced my backpack twice since I started college because I realized I made a bad choice with my first one. Second one was better but still not great. This one is perfect.
I use this one.
SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA Laptop Backpack - Black https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B006HFJA12/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lWhjDbE26VZVG
The older bag isn't a backpack. Just a shoulder bag that I slip into my much larger CamelBak backpack when I take it instead.
Hi there, here are some options:
1
2 & 2b
3
4 - I have it and don't think it's that bulky
Hope you find what you’re looking for :)
A good Swiss gear backpack , i have this http://www.amazon.com/SwissGear-Travel-Gear-ScanSmart-Backpack/dp/B006HFJA12/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1422512886&sr=1-1&keywords=swissgear+backpack&pebp=1422512904942&peasin=B006HFJA12&pebp=1422512904955&peasin=B006HFJA12 and its durable.
I've carried this one - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B006HFJA12/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - for several years and been very happy with it.
I've got a this Swiss army backpack that I've been using for years and it's held up really well. Normally I'm hauling around a laptop, a tablet or two, and a bunch of things for work. My only concern might be the overall space for really thick college text books, but I think it could likely handle them.
$1,668 Full solution with Skylake i7, 16GB, GTX 960 + laptop.
For the argument of mac to PC: buying a single MacBook Pro for college is expensive and can bring hassles, especially when you get into the software the college expects you to use. The college may expect you to use Microsoft Office for the most part and it can be used on Mac, but it's not as robust as on Windows. Some software is provided with the expectation that all students have Windows in some classes. Using Windows from within Mac OS will require software like VMWare Fusion VirtualBox or Parallels Desktop.
While Macs are less prone to getting viruses, they are definitely not exempt from all malicious software and unexpected issues.
You can get two good computers and have a lot more versatility with a Windows Desktop + Laptop.
If you're going to college, I dont recommend placing absolutely everything you do into a single machine that you take with you everywhere. College doesn't slow down while your computer is being fixed and they don't care that your data is lost if it was stored on one computer.
If it gets stolen, anything spilled on it, gets overheated in your bag, dropped, crushed or for whatever reason, you do not want all of your work to be on that one single laptop.
Buy a workstation for home use and then buy a decent laptop to take with you. I have gone through the research and put together a solution for both your production machine and your mobile laptop for a total of $1,668 (monitor, keyboard, mouse not included).
If you feel like building your own system, I came up with a build using an i7-6700 processor, a GTX 960 for some video power and not too over the top, 16GB memory, all for around $1150 from Newegg.
It has two 1TB hard drives. They can be set up as mirrored drives so you have your data and OS stored on both. If one goes bad, just take it out, use the good one and replace the bad drive, no data loss. You could add an SSD as well and still be under the $2,000 budget.
You can also just use one drive as the primary drive while Windows backs up your important data to the second hard drive with version history. If you deleted or edited a file, you can retrieve it from the other drive fairly easily.
I included a wireless card if you need wifi.
First, here's the laptop I recommend (on sale $514 from 900+)
Performance Touchscreen Laptop,
Intel Core i5-5200U,
8GB RAM,
1TB HDD,
Windows 10,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019C6HZ8C/ref=psdcmw_565108_t2_B018YHUDR0
If you don't already have a laptop backpack, here's the one I have and I absolutely love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006HFJA12/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1454006128&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=swissgear+laptop+backpack&dpPl=1&dpID=51bvCjQQuyL&ref=plSrch
If you have any questions, feel free to ask anytime.
And now, the computer build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $329.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | Asus H170-PLUS D3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $92.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $74.87 @ OutletPC
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $48.88 @ OutletPC
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $48.88 @ OutletPC
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card | $179.99 @ NCIX US
Case | Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case | $74.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $64.99 @ NCIX US
Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $17.78 @ OutletPC
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) | $87.95 @ OutletPC
Wireless Network Adapter | Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter | $29.89 @ OutletPC
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1121.20
| Mail-in rebates | -$70.00
| Total | $1051.20
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-28 12:54 EST-0500 |
Let me get this straight, your GPU requires 8 pin connector, right? And your PSU only has 6? If so, that means if the GPU requires more power and the PSU cant deliver, the GPU won't perform optimally or might even crash.
Something like this should work to fully power your GPU
You'll need to either get a new power supply or one of these.
Will using a LP4 to 8 Pin PCI Express Video Card Power Cable Adapter affect preformance(https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-Express-Video-Power-Adapter/dp/B006PHXLRG/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FPDV18DSCM4WFAEG3X6E) on a 1070 ti. Thanks
You can use a 6 to 8 pin PCIe adaptor. The 2 extra pins are just sense pins and can be just connected ground.
They also make 4 pin molex to 8 PCIe adaptors, but I've cooked one of those before, so they make me leery. The 4 pin molexes frequently make poor/loose connections as well.
It look like your RX 470 can pull around 160 W tops, so you should be careful your 450W PSU can power everything. Unless you got a bunch of extra crap,
you'll probably be fine(a bit risky).You could try this. Assuming your power supply will handle everything.
It says I'd get it in July..
Is this a good alternative?
There are adapters that either convert a 6 pin to 8 pin or a molex to 8 pin.
6 to 8
Molex to 8 pin
Ok good, and does your Power Supply connector look like the one on the left or the right in this picture? If it looks like the one on the right, then you just need to snap them together and insert it into your RX 480. If it looks like the one on the left then you need to get an adapter like this one or this one. And again, I don't know your Power Supply model but you should double check to make sure it can handle the RX 480 (should be 450w minimum, 500+ recommended)
This will work (although I never recommend converters for the sake of quality and they can be inconsistent with performance) StarTech.com LP4PCIEX8ADP 6-Inch LP4 to 8 Pin PCI Express Video Card Power Cable Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006PHXLRG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_5LCLub0VJAXYM
Hi again, just a quick question would one of these not work http://www.amazon.co.uk/Startech-Express-Video-Power-Adapter/dp/B006PHXLRG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1372856705&sr=8-2&keywords=8+pin+pcie
Just to troubleshoot the problem?
Oh, so I checked, it has 4 pcies, but 2 of them are 2x4 and 2 of them are 2x3. I need 2x4, and both of them are old pins. I bought this and it just came. Could it work? Its a new pin so it might work... https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B006PHXLRG/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you're not going to be gaming on it then any 2x4gb or 2x8gb potato sticks should work. If you need iGPU performance then you'll want 2133MHz potato sticks.
In terms of battery I'd only buy direct from Lenovo or from their Amazon page (link to 9 cell). Amazon link for 6 cell battery here. Buying direct from Lenovo ensures you get a genuine battery. You're welcome to buy cheaper batteries from Ebay or other sellers but they likely won't last as long as genuine Lenovo batteries.
Also if you're looking to upgrade the SSD to something modern, Intel's 545s is $180 for 512gb of storage
Maybe.
I know they'll be sourceable for a while longer, but I do wonder what happens when the stock starts to get low.
http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Accessory-0A36307-Thinkpad-Notebooks/dp/B0085MPIG6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449894369&sr=8-1&keywords=lenovo+x220+battery
yep it's the 9cell for x220
http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Accessory-0A36307-Thinkpad-Notebooks/dp/B0085MPIG6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1454096750&sr=1-1&keywords=lenovo+battery+44
it does protrude a bit so look up pictures or a video so you know what you're getting. I don't mind it but some people do
this one
I don't understand your network question. If they are in your home, they are most likely on the same network unless other wise specified by the router. Which you would know because you would have set it up that way.
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As for the build, you need a minimum of 8GB of ECC RAM. In addition, depending on how much storage you have you need to increase it accordingly. The rule of thumb is to match 1GB of RAM per 1T of HDD space. So if you have more then 8T of space you'll need to increase the RAM to 16GB. Again this is if you do ZFS, and again, it must be ECC (sometimes called unbuffered) RAM.
Here's and example. Like I said, you'd want to consider the whole build because parts for this type of build are considerably more expensive. This is server grade stuff meant to run day and night for years.
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Processor needs to support the ECC feature. There are only a handful processors from intel that do and the cheapest is the Intel Core i3-4130. There are many users at the FreeNAS forums running this CPU and reports no issues with transcoding high bitrate files over their networks with Plex. And it's even got integrated video.
AMD ECC processors are actually more expensive, go figure.
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Lastly you need a mother board that also supports, you guessed it lol. Here's a cheap one I found. I'm not sure what your intentions are as far as form factor and expansion plans but this offers 6 SATA connectos for 6 HDDs. And of course you could always add an express card to increase that. Here are other options, Supermicros have a good reputation.
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And that's it. The case you can pick on your own, just make sure it accommodate the mother board you choose. Same goes for the power supply. Like I said ZFS is the bees knees of RAID, it's just more of an investment. but if you value your data, it's an investment worth taking.
I didn't just want to through you a list of parts, I thought you'd like to know the whys behind it so I'm sorry for the essay.
And in case you are curious, here's my FreeNAS.
Intel Xeon E3-1220V3 Overkill tbh, I'd picked that i3 if it was now, plus no video
ASRock E3C224D2I
16GB ECC Kignston
Silverstone ST45SF-G
SanDisk Cruzer Fit 4 GB OS Drive
Seagate NAS 3T x3
LianLi case
With ZFS I get about 5T usable storage.
Negative on those. I did find this but it's the same as the one I picked out but 500w.
I have this
https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Factor-Modular-ST45SF-G/dp/B008VQ2Y4K/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1491338909&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=450+sfz
Bought it from a smoker like 6 months ago. Was clean but it stunk. Smells better now. Been using it in my test bench. Only comes with 24pin, 8pin cpu and sata cable. However my EVGA G2 cables seems to work with it as I tested a gtx 660 with it. So I can include that if needed to power your GPU. PM offer if interested and I can get you pictures
SilverStone Technology 450W SFX modular (ST45SF-G) is a good PSU for small builds. I have it in my HTPC as well as my Ncase M1 gaming build
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VQ2Y4K?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
You don't need more than 400-450W for a modern eGPU, but the PSU needs to be a quality one. I had my eyes on this one because it is small, but eventually I went on with a Dell DA-2 as I was not planning on anything that eats more power than a GTX1060 or so. Any good quality 400-450W PSU will work for you.
Here is a good basis for the power mod. Take this, cut off the 6-pin side. You end up with two molex female connectors and free hanging wires. Connect the yellow wires to the CENTRAL contact (typically, that will be marked as the plus) on the barrel plug's screw terminal. Connect the black wires to the OUTER contact (typically, that is marked as the minus connector). You don't need to use all 4 black wires, two will do just fine. Use the ones right next to the yellow wires. End result, you have an adapter that takes 2 Molex connectors and leads to a barrel plug. As always, check connectivity with a multi-meter to make sure that power will go where you want it to. Now connect the 2 molex to your PSU and the barrel plug to the Akitio.
The final thing you need is some means to power up the PSU without a motherboard. This will do.
I had put together something remarkably similar to this earlier today. I wanted the wireless keyboard, newegg has the 830 for 60 in a refurb. But I wasnt sure about that full size PSU in the mini itx case. So I was looking at this Silverstone Tek 450. It was just too much money, but if you know that thermaltake will hold all that without having to use a blowtorch then I think I am going to rethink my build. Thanks for the input
sfx psu? Yes. I have one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008VQ2Y4K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-NC1303151-11-6-Inch-Laptop-Sleeve/dp/B00CD8ADKO
It's this sleeve from Amazon in 11.6 inch size - AmazonBasics 11.6-Inch Laptop Sleeve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CD8ADKO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ua1JBb9B4KDAV
It fits really well and is thick enough that it should protect the laptop from any scratches while traveling.
I have been using these sleeves with all of my laptops/tablets for years and have never had any issues.
This is listed as being a bit smaller, but actually fits really well
http://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-NC1303151-11-6-Inch-Laptop-Sleeve/dp/B00CD8ADKO
I've got this sleeve from Amazon and it works great.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CD8ADKO?cache=47fc1e62d7413ba6b144590e5384fedb&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1405015554&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
Here is the mobile version of your link
Just get a soft case/sleeve.
E.g., https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Sleeve-Black/dp/B00CD8AFT8
You should check this one: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Sleeve-Black/dp/B00CD8AFT8
Hey, thanks for the link but that's a keyboard case, right? I was more looking into something like a carrying case. Like what you'd use for a laptop
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-15-Inch-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Sleeve/dp/B00CD8AFT8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496862419&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+basics+laptop+sleeve+15
This is basically perfect. I had it for a previous laptop and it fits the 13 R3 fine. I did buy the Vindicator 2.0 sleeve specifically for the 13 R3, but that was $30. The Amazon sleeve is fine.
You don't give much in terms of use details. I travel internationally frequently for work and adventure and prioritize multi-use and re-packability function over form. Not to say I don't have stylish bags but they are so bulky/padded they often take up a lot of room themselves when combining bags and also less useful if you want to do side excursions like hiking or cycling when traveling for business and can just leave the laptop at a hotel. I'm iterating constantly but my current solution for my 13" MBPr is a simple, neoprene laptop sleeve so I don't need a bespoke laptop backpack. I use an REI Flashpack 22 and an Amazon Basics 15" laptop sleve inside of it. 15" you scoff? I can orient the zipper towards the top of the pack and fold the sleeve to fit my 13" to provide a bit more padding. That way, the sleeve can stay in the bag in portrait orientation when I pull my laptop out. It also gives me the option to use a larger 15" work supplied MBP if I want to haul it. I have a friend that uses this semi-ridgid clam shell sleeve but you have to pull it out of the bag first if you orient the laptop portrait-wise to fit in the bag. If I need to use the bag for other purposes, I just pull out the neoprene and a zipper bag with my cables and adaptors and I have a nice backpack without the extra padding and bulk. If I need to pack it in to a larger duffel, it shrinks to next to nothing and weighs as much.
Basically I'm encouraging you to use whatever backpack/case you like and just toss a laptop sleeve in it.
All things said that's a pretty nice backpack and I don't think you need to return it. You could try buying a laptop case to add some extra padding and bulk to your computer to keep it from sliding around and getting banged up against the ground. Probably something like this would do the trick and at worst it only costs $10 if you're to lazy to ship it back to Amazon. Of course you're free to look around and see if there's anything that will fit it better or have a thicker material.
Voltei a ler o teu post e reparei que estavas a falar de outra coisa.
A que eu tenho é esta (uma para o portátil e outra para o tablet) e a de que tu estás a falar penso que seja esta.
Desculpa a confusão mas se servir de alguma coisa devo dizer que gostei da qualidade das minhas tais bolsas da AmazonBasics.
A mala que eu tenho do género da que tu queres é uma qualquer que comprei numa loja cá (não me lembro qual) mas não é nada de especial e por isso nem sequer te recomendo.
This laptop sleeve has perfect dimensions!!
https://www.amazon.de/AmazonBasics-Schutzh%C3%BClle-Laptops-Bildschirmdiagonale-6-Zoll/dp/B00CD8AFT8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479752224&sr=8-3&keywords=laptop+sleeve
The ones by AmazonBasics are actually quite good. There are also inserts made specifically for that like this one for example.
I use the Amazon Basics neoprene 15" laptop sleeve, and a Leaper monosling backpack.
that's exactly what i use it in. I use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CGA5JQM with https://www.hdplex.com/hdplex-400w-hi-fi-dc-atx-power-supply-16v-24v-wide-range-voltage-input.html to power my system.
Lots of people tried the original Xbox it’s not that hard especially with new form factors like micro STX , about the Atari tho I won’t really work but it would work jut drill holes for the air and put something to ride it up like they use in laptops
EDIT:the only problem is that you will need a pick psu and a laptop style power Brick the like this and this they might not be compatible so please do more research other then that you will also need a power button and some front IO if you want it this power button and this is usb 3.0 , have fun with your project m8
This one should work:
Dell 330W Replacement AC Adapter for Dell Alienware x51 Desktop, Alienware M18x M18x R1, R2, R3, AM18X-6732BAA, Alienware M18x-0136 W7HP64 , M18X-0143, 100% compatible with P/N: F0K0N, 331-2429, 320-2269, XM3C3, ADP-330AB B, DA330PM111, CN-0XM3C3. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CGA5JQM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_SzeFxb3BZHFGJ
so something like this for the hdplex?
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Replacement-Alienware-AM18X-6732BAA-compatible/dp/B00CGA5JQM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495154546&sr=8-1&keywords=ADP-330AB
That makes a lot of sense actually - about it being cheaper likely because it's coming from China. Amazon it is. Do you know which model on Amazon I should be getting? I could find this, but it doesn't look like the 17 R5 is listed as compatible.
330w - Safe option
Dell 330W AC Adapter with 6 Foot Power Cord (DA330PM111, XM3C3, ADP-330AB B, 5X3NX, 332-1432, Charger, PA) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CGA5JQM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HdB-Bb454YSZP
240w - $20 cheaper but it might not be authentic Dell / used part due to reciews.
AC adapter 240 Watt Original FWCRC for Alienware Area-51 M17x / M17-R1 / M17X / M17X-R3; Asus G70 / G70S / G70SG; Dell Precision M6400, M6500, M6600 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A076OEO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9eB-BbY1P9R23
Or just call Dell. The parts department can send you one even if it’s not shown online
Also, your Dell Power brick is way too overpriced. It's $115 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Replacement-Alienware-AM18X-6732BAA-compatible/dp/B00CGA5JQM
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Adapter-DA330PM111-ADP-330AB-332-1432/dp/B00CGA5JQM so something like this?
No problem. If you want to upgrade the GPU I would recommend on one that fits the power range of the power brick (Which can be upgraded to the 330 Watt.) This Card fits size wise at 9.5 inches and also for power consumption its less than my GTX 660 that I run in my x51 R1.
They exist, such as
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Adapter-DA330PM111-ADP-330AB-332-1432/dp/B00CGA5JQM
The problem is, it's not that simple. You need the correct polarization and "plugger-inner" size.
As far as a site goes, if you find one, let me know.
> well here is the speccy link http://speccy.piriform.com/results/k0KiluwQKIA3Eav0AIXqFbz
> i ran multiple passes of memtest already a few days ago, it found nothing out of the ordinary.
> as for the PSU, its outside my case (im using an old alienware x51 r2, it's supposed to be very compact, so thats why the PSU is outside my case. I modified it by adding a gtx 970 and a SSD.). It's a 330W supply, and I purchased it about 2 years ago, at the same time i upgraded my graphics card. I found a link for it on amazon, here it is: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Adapter-DA330PM111-ADP-330AB-332-1432/dp/B00CGA5JQM
Someone else found this out for me below, but I also double checked and he was right, it's this:
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Adapter-DA330PM111-ADP-330AB-332-1432/dp/B00CGA5JQM
How many charges in between electricity access points? Will you be backpacking? Car camping? How long without any electricity access (I know you said week long trips, but how long without access to electricity)?
You will not get a decent charge with a combo battery with a solar panel attached. If you must, I would get a 15000 mAh battery or higher, and make sure it can charge via USB (some higher mAh batteries do NOT charge via USB). Charging a high mAh battery will take a while with most portable/packable solar panels. Like a two days+ of FULL SUN daylight hours.
Might make more sense (cost/weight/efficiency) to just take 2-3 15000 mAh batteries for a weeklong trip.
I have this battery 15000 mAh (charges over USB): http://smile.amazon.com/KMASHI-15000mAh-External-Portable-Powerful/dp/B00JP8MZGK
I also have this beast of a battery (32000 mAh, doesn't charge over USB): http://smile.amazon.com/Poweradd-Pilot-Pro-32000mAh-Multi-Voltage/dp/B00DN0KBXU
I have a 14W portable solar panel/charger. It takes forever to charge the 15000 mAh battery and will not even trickle charge the 32000 mAh.
Check the top review of this product: https://www.amazon.com/Poweradd-Pilot-Pro-Smartphones-Chromebook/dp/B00DN0KBXU
I'm going to be getting one of these myself and trying it out on various settings to see what a full charge can handle. From what I've seen, if you don't use a heated hose or heated humidifier, then it should be good for multiple nights. And it's portable.
Update: this is a more recent unit that seems pretty decent, and is more amp hours than the one I bought about 18 months ago. Here is an even burlier one - one reviewer reports using a Z1 CPAP for 6 nights on one charge.
This panel puts out up to 20v DC, which is what my RavPower battery pack needs to charge, not sure about the other units I linked. If their charging adapters are 12v or 18v there are a lot of other panels out there as well that would work.
A battery pack of some type is probably the best way to go. Generators are noisy and costly to run all night and the power they provide may not be stable/safe enough for a CPAP machine.
Cheapest route is to build your own battery box using a 35ah deep cycle sealed lead/acid (SLA) scooter battery (about 1/3 the size of a car battery). This will run under $110 (plus the DV adapter if needed) and lasts 3-5 nights (no humidifier). It can also be left charging all the time and stay at near 100% capacity as a backup for house power or for flaky power at campsites. (full disclosure: I use this)
Middle route is to get a lithium/ion battery pack in the 30,000-50,000mah range (note: the numbers for "ah" can't be directly compared to other battery types like SLA without conversion). These start at $110 (plus the DV adapter if needed). They last 1-2 nights. Also, these lose 20% of their power every 90 days, which was a dealbreaker for me. Here's 2 popular ones:
The high end solution is to use a lithium/ion battery from the manufacturer of your CPAP. These are slick units with add features but the similar capacities and run times to the "middle route". These start at $500.
Theoretically, you could--battery management computers primarily manage/change/monitor batteries based on their voltage. However, laptop batteries also keep track of the mAh (i.e. capacity) of the cells in order to estimate things like battery health and estimated run time. I'm not sure how Lenovo's batteries are designed or how the BMS in their batteries would react to a sudden increase in capacity.
However, you would likely have to do some serious modding. Custom case for the laptop to fit the new extended cell, custom housing for the battery, you'd have to spot-weld the cells together...dangerous work. Instead, I propose a simpler, less invasive solution.
Replace your battery with the OEM replacement (make sure you're buying from a reputable source, you want only the A-grade cells in your machine for maximum battery life). Then, buy a cheap charger, like this one. You can then cut the charging cable away from that block, and solder/shrink wrap the appropriate tip on the end of that power cable so it would plug in to an external battery pack that supports 20V output, like this one.
In terms of creating a safe, polished finished product, you'll have much better luck with an external battery. And then you have the best of both worlds--power when you need it and portability when you don't.
EDIT: Even easier, just buy this tip in the appropriate size and then you can plug it in to the PowerAdd. I don't know the dimension of the PowerAdd DC barrel, you could measure that after ordering.
A phone charger like that wouldn't be able to charge your laptop because the power delivered over USB is at most 5.25 volts according to the spec but laptops and computers (including the Surface Pro) run at higher voltages, usually 12 volts. There are portable charging devices for laptops such as this one which would be able to charge a laptop by a lot -- that one is a 32000mAh battery which is 9 times the design capacity of the SP3 battery, however, you will see that the number of various laptop charging adapters they provide is limited and none of the Surface Pro 3 adapters are given.
It would be technically possible, if you had a spare Surface Pro charger, to cut off the wire that connects to the Surface and wire it to the battery charger, but that is obviously very dangerous.
I own a PowerAdd 32,000mAh LiPo for my FT-817. Keep in mind it's for a QRP rig, so I won't be drawing more than the rated 4.5A. That being said, it's been awesome for camping/hiking/general portable use!
I've been rocking this for almost a year now with no complaints, fits my CB3-111 just fine! https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-11-6-Inch-Laptop-Tablet-Bag/dp/B00DUGZFA6
I have one of these that is a close fit but can hold the Pro 3 and an iPad, chargers, and maybe a small notebook. Very cheap, but well built.
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-11-6-Inch-Laptop-Tablet-Bag/dp/B00DUGZFA6
Have you ever held a 3DS XL? It's roughly the same size as that. My personal suggestion would be invest in a "tablet bag", like this one. That's what I have, and it's enough to hold my iPad, Surface Pro 3, 3DS XL and an extra USB battery + cables.
AmazonBasics 14-Inch Laptop and Tablet Bag ?
I like my 11.6 for my Surface Pro 4.
I have the 11.6" AmazonBasics Laptop Bag and the SP4 fits perfectly.
I use this Amazon Basics one. It was 12.49 and its fantastic. Perfect fit and I highly recommend it, especially for the price.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DUGZFA6?pc_redir=1406734229&robot_redir=1
I have a CB3-111 and purchased an AmazonBasics case for around $12. The Chromebook fits snuggly in the case and I have my mouse and charger in there as needed. I'm pretty happy with it!
if you want a different case this is what I ended up with http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DUGZFA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the 11.6" one
Close, mine has a built-in cooling fan though. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EP48NMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yhJJybFX9J32P
link
These are the kind that I usually see in the audit room. Seem to work fine. Not trying to be difficult, just think it’s difficult to sell people on $50 for cardboard when there are other similarly priced options.
thanks! it's a laptop stand i found on amazon called a pwr+. it gets quite a bit taller than that
I went with a sager np8651 insted of the msi, but I went with this to use it on the couch or in bed, love it so far
I bought this adjustable stand and it worked pretty well for me: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EP48NMY it takes awhile to try out the different positions and get a stable (ish) comfortable setup, but it was perfect for me to use the laptop on the couch with the screen close so I didn't have to use my glasses. There are a ton of similar models, this one was one of the cheapest with good reviews at the time I bought.
Unfortunately the keyboard is at kind of an awkward angle when the screen is high enough for me to look at - I got a wireless mouse and that helped like 80%, I would have hooked up a keyboard if it was just a little more awkward, but it was tolerable for me.
It's pretty handy because it will fold down to almost nothing, and I bought a bigger laptop bag and it fits right in.
Yes, they exist.
http://www.amazon.com/FlexTop-Portable-Folding-Notebook-Ultrabook/dp/B00EWQ34ZG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_op_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=146H9VW85PH3ZXV00M8C
http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Folding-Notebook-Cooling-Adjustable/dp/B00EP48NMY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_op_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=146H9VW85PH3ZXV00M8C
http://www.amazon.com/iMounTek-LPT-1079-Laptop-Table/dp/B004GWBHNM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_op_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=146H9VW85PH3ZXV00M8C
and also... http://www.laptop-laidback.com/
You're welcome :)
I have one i bought from Liquid U.S.A on amazon with a mid 2018 production date. While it has performed as expected i'm not completely sure it is a genuine lenovo battery.
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-Manufacturer-0C52862-Extended/dp/B00KOHS6UK/
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You could also simply buy one directly from lenovo.
I prefer Amazon, as the reviews are of the actual product AND you can look at the seller rating also. Genuine Lenovo for $61.45. Third party but 5 star reviews for $35.
The touch pad isn't really all that bad, especially if you use the touch functions.
As for the battery, mine came with that battery but they are pretty easy to find. Amazon has it for sale but it's a little pricey. https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Genuine-Extended-Thinkpad-0C52862/dp/B00KOHS6UK
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Amazon has it right now for $70, which is one of the best prices I've seen.
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-Manufacturer-0C52862-Extended/dp/B00KOHS6UK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539184214&sr=8-3&keywords=lenovo+68%2B
Get this up to date:
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/LAPTOPS-AND-NETBOOKS/THINKPAD-X-SERIES-LAPTOPS/THINKPAD-X250/downloads/DS102288
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/LAPTOPS-AND-NETBOOKS/THINKPAD-X-SERIES-LAPTOPS/THINKPAD-X250/downloads/DS119349
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/LAPTOPS-AND-NETBOOKS/THINKPAD-X-SERIES-LAPTOPS/THINKPAD-X250/downloads/DS038904
Then,
http://tipsonubuntu.com/2018/11/18/quick-tip-improve-battery-life-ubuntu-18-04-higher/
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2016/04/improve-battery-life-linux
And lastly, your battery could just suck.
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-Manufacturer-0C52862-Extended/dp/B00KOHS6UK
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/accessories-and-monitors/chargers-and-batteries/batteries/BATT-BO-Thinkpad-Battery-68/p/0C52862
No? Lenovo lists the 68+ as $139.99 USD on their webstore.
Here, have an amazon link for $71.10 (time of post) http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Thinkpad-Extended-Battery-0c52862/dp/B00KOHS6UK
Thanks, that's very helpful!
If that's the only advantage of the 470 I certainly don't care much for it, since the laptop obviously doesn't come with a 4K screen and I won't be plugging it to a 4K TV anytime soon.
Someone also told me that the T470 comes with a USB-C port. Which could be nice to have, but... even if smartphones use the C port now, I honestly don't see much use for it. Most chargers still come with a USB-A to C cable anyway, and other than that, I'd rather have more USB-A ports so I can plugin my work peripherals (webcam, headset, etc.) than have one less A port in favor of a C port.
Also, thanks for highlighting the differences between the T and the L model... it seems I underestimated them. Unfortunately I probably won't have much say on it, but at least I can try asking for a T460 if they're available.
Now that you mention it, I think people who receive an L460 are getting it with a weird "hump" below it that servers as battery extension. Probably this one.
It's damn ugly but I'm wondering if you would get better battery life with a "humped" L460 than a naked T460?
Finally regarding graphics, where does that difference come from? In the spec list in Lenovo website both are listed as carrying the Intel HD 520 integrated graphics?
Again, thanks a lot for your support, really useful!
That's correct. This is the battery that I upgraded to.
I used my Surface Pro for a hot minute as part of my regular lab workspace. (I have a 19-inch 1080p monitor, which is actually painful to look at these days...) I don't have a Surface Dock. Bluetooth keyboard, an old USB hub so I can plug in a wireless USB mouse receiver and anything else that I might need, and an HDMI-to-DisplayPort cable. I also put the Surface Pro on a laptop stand (this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WRDRRWW/ref=twister_B011KOHEXU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) so I could look at that one alongside my monitor.
It worked well after it got configured and scaled all correctly. Need to get a good mouse for it. (I used to have the Magic Trackpad 2 for my MacBook Pro, but I sold that and returned the Trackpad. That was magical, and so I think I want to get an Arc Mouse.) I no longer do that because I swapped my Surface Pro for a Surface Laptop (!), and have yet to integrate my Surface Laptop into that set-up. I'm curious what the advantage of having a $150 Surface Dock is? Ethernet? Dual monitors? I guess it doesn't fit my needs.
You should focus on the Graphics and Chipset drivers mainly, of course updating all te drivers once a year is always a good practice.
And as for the desk I can recomend you any of this 3 computer stands:
「Stand 1」 I use this one at home, it's a bit bulky, but it lets more air flow into the machine, you can even get a fan to blow some air into the bottom of the machine for better cooling.
「Stand 2」 I use this one at work, since it's al aluminium it helps to disperse the heat and I use no extra fan because my office has AC
「Stand 3」 I don't own this one, but it has a fan already built in and a USB hub wo you could use it as a docking station for your machine.
It’s a Rain Design laptop stand. Until very recently I was a Mac guy. :) There’s a generic amazon version too that’s the same height and a little cheaper.
I like the angle and height it puts the laptop next to the monitor and like that the space under it is usable as well.
Amazon, Amazon, $20
Well, whether it is powered off or left to idle, it isnt going to get hotter. I am skeptical that it would be hot enough that the additional few minutes from not being fan cooled would cause any damage to the components, so most likely you would have next to no difference.
What would probably help a bit more is something like a laptop cooling pad. That would give better airflow under the laptop, helping it not get as hot in the first place.
Hey man,
I bought this cooling pad and it's decently quiet. My own reference is based on the thinkpad p51 and dell xps 15. The cooling pad sounds like 1/2 to 3/4 the sound of the fan being on full load. Without headphones or music on, it's basically whitenoise to me.
https://www.amazon.com/TeckNet-Cooling-Portable-Ultra-Slim-Notebook/dp/B014F4SBMK/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=cooling+pad&qid=1556990312&s=gateway&sr=8-9
When it goes on, my xps doesn't thermal throttle on me which it is infamously known for.
/r/MSILaptops/
LEDs supposedly last 10+ years but that's not always the case in the real world.
https://www.amazon.com/TeckNet-Cooling-Portable-Ultra-Slim-Notebook/dp/B014F4SBMK works well, the fans are where the intake is for the GS65 but honestly, any flat surface will do if you can get something to slightly prop up the rear. Air also gets pulled in from the top keyboard side, so it doesn't struggle much for air.
Undervolting is the best way to drop temps though.
Dell inspiron 7567 user here. I5, GTX 1050, 8Gb ram, 1920x1080 TN panel. $800 at best buy, great laptop in my opinion. To prevent it from getting hot while gaming though, i just purchased a laptop cooler on amazon and it works great. the only thing about this laptop is I noticed almost all games get capped at 30FPS when on battery right off the bat even when switching to performance mode in power settings.
I got my 13R3 last night and grabbed one of the Teknet cooling pads (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014F4SBMK) for when I have the laptop hooked up at home for gaming. It does lower the average temperatures a few degrees, but I really haven't seen much of an issue with the temperatures. The tecknet doesn't have any LEDs and has been really quite so I don't mind letting it sit there and run even if its only lowering temperatures about 3-4C.
On average the GPU is 70-80C and the CPU is running around the upper 50s to low 60s when gaming for me.
Wow, thanks for that super detailed response.
I've found this other display, the Acer H277HU that uses USB-C 3.1. I figure that this port, like Thunderbolt, would be my one cable solution. However, I can't seem to find a TB to TB3/USB-C adapter, or at least one that explicitly works in that direction.
Does it look like that would work? Or am I stuck with a multi-cable set up for the time being unless I splurge for the Apple TB display?
This just started shipping.
You're correct about the speeds.
Apple has one for $50, but it has a 2-star rating with 2 negative reviews. For $25 or so more, this one has many more positive reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Adapter-Backward-Compatible/dp/B019FPJDQ2
Sounds like you need an adapter as you said yourself.
Something like this. Hopefully you can find something less pricey though.
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Thunderbolt-USB-C-Adapter-TBT3TBTADAP/dp/B019FPJDQ2/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1454183099&sr=1-1&keywords=thunderbolt+to+usb-c+adapter
Unless you can find a Thunderbolt to USB-C cable
To be hoenst, you might be onto something there....
I ended up with and Apple TB3 -> TB2 adapter (milti use for my rig, and with work) and reviews seem to be people plagued with quite a lot of problems.
I really don't want it to be the case (not SO much wasted money as it has it's use, but annoying).
Annoyingly, they're not too common would you believe....
My other option I think will end up being something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Adapter-Compatible-DisplayPort-Black/dp/B019FPJDQ2/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=TB3+to+TB2+adapter&qid=1571664331&sr=8-2
First off: I do/did also have the reboot problem.
Yesterday I set the "fix shutdown" flag in Clover Configurator and I haven't experienced it since. Might be a coincidence but worth a try.
I use this adapter: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Adapter-Windows-USB-C/dp/B019FPJDQ2
followed by https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Thunderbolt-to-Firewire-Adapter/dp/B00SQ2CJUS/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480157850&sr=1-1&keywords=thunderbolt+to+firewire
The connection appears to be stable so far. Sometimes it doesn't connect on startup, unplugging the thunderbolt adapter and plugging it in again usually works. Or a reboot.
It annoys me a little bit, but I haven't gotten around to really get to the bottom of it.
I'm curious, which firewire card are you using? How is your overall experience with it?
EDIT: Copy and paste is hard.
I had initially emailed UA about compatibility with the GS65, and he said he'd be surprised if it wasn't plug and play...Wish I could say that were the case for me, though!
My problem was that I was getting "No Devices Found" when opening the UAD software. And after many hours of troubleshooting, I was finally able to get it to work. If you (or anyone else who finds this thread) runs into any issues, here's what I did:
This was driving me fucking insane, so I hope this helps someone, lol.
There are alot of adapters available.
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Monitor-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B01ANR4CYE
Found that one on Amazon, but I'm not sure if it would work.
LOL they dont even know how to set to default a synapse profile for my keyboard, i dont know how they could answer my questions about PCIe lanes and specific thunderbolt 3 questions.
I could give it a try, but no big hopes.
i understand that the blade uses the latest tb3 version, but if you take a look at these 2 links here, and you scroll down a bit, it mentions that razer blade stealth only supports single display output via tb3
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B075B1GQFP/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i4?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B075B1GQFP&pd_rd_r=2c325d41-0f92-11e8-a0f8-f19795331bad&pd_rd_w=q7U1x&pd_rd_wg=B7YUz&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=HF11Y8N4JXJWA5EKEWAC&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=07871b8e-d32a-4963-b98f-ba712077f7f5&pf_rd_i=desktop
and
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01ANR4CYE/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3NYIWIL7J73HQ&colid=WVE2W1FA6RM3&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ANR4CYE/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687502&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B01AAAU4WS&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=F95QCWZPTW9KMQ48SFR1
Do you think something like this would work? Thanks
You can buy a usbc to displayport/minidisplayport adapter, then connect a mst hub to connect 2 or 3 monitors all at once either directly to two port adapter, or buy an additional mst hub.
e.g. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0746NKVBN/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1523723617&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=usb+c+alternate+mode&dpPl=1&dpID=310B5ayd2oL&ref=plSrch
or
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-TB32DP2-Thunderbolt-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B01ANR4CYE
or get these displaylink solution
e.g. https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-DisplayPort-3840x2160-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B074743NHP
or two hdmi version
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07476R6BP/ref=psdcmw_3230976011_t1_B074743NHP
I had the same issue on my xps 13 when using this thunderbolt adapter:
https://www.amazon.ca/StarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Dual-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B01ANR4CYE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495739645&sr=8-1&keywords=startech+thunderbolt+3+display+port
but not when using this one for some reason:
https://www.amazon.ca/StarTech-com-USB-Multiport-Adapter-Ethernet/dp/B01EKARUUS/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1495739704&sr=8-11&keywords=startech+usb+c+hdmi
Though, since I wanted to use a double screen I investigated. Thought I had fixed it by doing a thunderbolt firmware update. Which I did the week I moved to a new apartment. Everything was fine for a month, but I had to move back to my previous apartment. The problem started to reappear. So it was environmental, not a software issue. I figure it must be something with the power or interference. It was apparently the later.
Here is my fix:
http://i.imgur.com/Pqn7aEq.jpg
Yup.... ugly, but it works!
first of all, very important, not sure this will work, never tried to get 2 5k monitors out of 1pc
this should get 5k out of the monitors, for only 4k there are simple ways!
you will also have to buy 2 of these, plug 1 to each monitor and the DisplayPort cables from the GPUs to them
if the red footage is 8k consider double the ram
this pc should meet the minimum requirements for this to work. nevertheless, ask for other people opinion/advice because like i said earlier, i'm not sure this will work
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor | $342.84 @ Jet
CPU Cooler | be quiet! - Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler | $65.49 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard | ASRock - Fatal1ty X370 Gaming K4 ATX AM4 Motherboard | $138.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $261.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $127.98 @ NCIX US
Storage | Sandisk - X400 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $265.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Sandisk - X400 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $265.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card (2-Way SLI) | $329.99 @ Newegg
Video Card | Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card (2-Way SLI) | $329.99 @ Newegg
Case | Thermaltake - Core X71 Tempered Glass Edition ATX Full Tower Case | $134.99 @ SuperBiiz
Power Supply | EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $117.98 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $2392.22
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00
| Total | $2382.22
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-14 09:16 EDT-0400 |
EDIT: changed words
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Monitor-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B01ANR4CYE
Now that I look at it, its USB-C to Dual DisplayPort, and it looks like it might cap out at 60hz? Would need this verified, though.
Did some more research... this article notes that the recent MacBook Pros support MST https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT206587
So with that info, it leads me to believe that this adapter would work: StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to Dual Monitor DisplayPort Adapter - Thunderbolt to 2x DP Converter - 4K 60Hz - Windows only Compatible https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ANR4CYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9.OxybJ7FBNSD
I am pretty sure where it says incompatible with Mac, means incompatible with the older macs that only support SST. Anybody know for sure?
Hello,
Yes it's for a development environment. I think that startechs adaptors might do the trick, I found this one on Amazon that has a few User Q&A's claiming plug and play support on Ubuntu.
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-TB32DP2T-Thunderbolt-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B01ANR4CYE/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=startech%2Bdisplayport&qid=1552503838&s=gateway&sr=8-15&th=1#customerReviews
Thanks dude!
Defenitely! Use one of those options:
I've got the Rain Design mStand that apple sells and it's absolutely fantastic, the most sturdy and rugged stand I've ever used. My work supplies those Amazon knockoffs but they're not very well balanced at all.
It doesn't fold down or anything but I'd take sturdy and rugged over ultra-portable any day.
For my permanent DJ booth at home I made a cheap one out of Ikea LACK shelf with 4 CAPITA legs
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My laptop is on a stand so the screen is at eye level. Use a bt keyboard and mouse
I used to just put the laptop on of a stack of books, but upgraded recently to these: https://www.amazon.com/Rain-Design-mStand-Laptop-Patented/dp/B01F01DRW6
Rain Design mStand Laptop Stand, Space Gray (Patented) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F01DRW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_eYe12MYDKjKX9
So happy with it!
I setup the owner of my company with this. He needed something portable to bring in each day (works from home at night) so I got him a surface book, the docking station and a 27" 1440p HP screen.
He keeps the dock on his desk with the monitor and his kb/m/speakers/printer and ethernet connected to the dock.
He brings the SB in, sets it on this stand next to his desk and plugs in the dock and everything just automatically starts working.
It was the first time he'd ever seen anything like that so he was super impressed with how seamless it all worked.
Rain Design mStand!
I absolutely love it, and it perfectly matches the space-gray macbook.
brand new?! that's a 2016-2017 laptop
and if you go on-line there are quite a bunch of people who complain about their laptops overheating and generally not having good thermals; some even went as lowering core voltage on the CPU
sounds to me that the cooling system is not quite enough to deal with the component thermals
you could buy a cooling pad like this one: https://www.amazon.com/TopMate-12-15-6-Gaming-Screen%EF%BC%8C2500RPM-Designed/dp/B01J18006K/ref=pd_sbs_147_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01J18006K&pd_rd_r=1056NR2651JGFDJFN9NG&pd_rd_w=Bimpv&pd_rd_wg=0LPCh&psc=1&refRID=1056NR2651JGFDJFN9NG
I just received this one and to be honest with you it helped with my temps about 2-3 C. I have a dell g5 15 and the heating is so bad I get 94 C when I play anything and with the cooling bad I get about 91 C. So don’t expect a miracle unless your laptop has better intakes than mine.
I’m currently using this cooler:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J18006K
I️ just like it because it lifts the laptop up and allows proper airflow because of how little space there is between the table surface and the laptop.
Also for heat I️ feel like setting my fans close to max are what helped more than the actual cooler itself!
I use this one.
https://www.amazon.com/TopMate-TM-3-12-15-6-2500RPM-Designed/dp/B01J18006K/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=cooling+pad&qid=1564424708&s=gateway&sr=8-5
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01J18006K/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this is the one I'm using
They are worth using. They help lift your laptop up and add cooling air.
Not sure of specific brands I have a topmate one which keeps my laptop steady at 50degrres while gaming https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01J18006K?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
I notice that i can run the game at medium settings with it performing well, and it doesn't use up a ton of my CPU, its just that the game causes my CPU to overheat at the same time. I am also planning on getting something like this in an attempt to cool down my laptop.
It's non-trivial to the point of requiring physical modification of the unit and several additional components.
I suggest either getting a battery bank that already has an inverter or get a fan that connects to USB. Heck, there are fans with batteries that charge from USB.
Not sure if this will work but I might give it a try. It will need a three to two prong adapter Omars AC Power Bank, 24000mAh AC Outlet Laptop Portable Battery Pack Travel Charger output with two USB Ports, 80w Output, 88Wh Universal Travel Charger for Macbook, Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073P81Z9V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uRp5Ab6YKY3R4
Anyone know if there exists a battery pack casing that uses C or D batteries and has an AC outlet? I want to put LED string lights on my porch but there's no outlet. I'm iffy on solar and I'm not looking to go the dedicated rechargable pack route, as getting one with AC output is expensive enough to just warrant hiring someone to add an actual outlet.
Edit: looks like USB packs with AC output are cheaper than I thought. Might just go that route.
Just buy new battery
GENUINE DELL INSPIRON 15 7577 7778 15.2V 3500MAH 56WH LAPTOP BATTERY J9NH2 33YDH
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Price only 46 USD
or you can use Laptop Power Bank
AC Outlet Portable Laptop Charger, Omars 88Wh/24000mAh 80W AC Power Bank Portable Battery Pack Compatible with MacBook(Not for 15" MacBook Pro) Laptops and Other Devices Under 80W
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Omars-24000mAh-Compatible/dp/B073P81Z9V
Price only 69 USD
Seconded. This or digitakt with external battery pack. I have the following and haven't been able to run the battery down even 25% after a 2-3 hour jam.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073P81Z9V/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also worth mentioning that OP would need headphones.
Thanks.
I found that the Apple MBP 13‘ Charger looks quite sleek but a smaller Alternative would be this one: https://www.amazon.com/Innergie-Adapter-US-PowerDelivery-Technology-USB-World-Small/dp/B07GBYVF4Q
All about the Innergie 60W USB-C charger. It’s the most compact laptop charger available period. I mean it’s the same size as two iPhone 5W cube chargers! Combo it with this 4-in-1 cable and it’s now the only charger I need when traveling. Just a heads up the Innergie’s a bit pricey but worth every penny IMO.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBYVF4Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A.PHDbTHF38H4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TMCRX7V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gpQHDbYPRKMWX
I have this issue with my lg gram 17 (2019) as well.
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The charger I used is quite reputable, 60W as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Innergie-Adapter-US-PowerDelivery-Technology-USB-World-Small/dp/B07GBYVF4Q/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
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It seems maybe the voltage/amperes rating is not regular for the machine (20V/3A, 15V/3A) maybe it supports 20V/2.25A, 15V/3A as it charges fine but the CPU does throttle...
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Im assuming this by the DC adapter providing 48W not 60W as I initially thought.
Maybe a 45W USB C adapter will work well. On the other USB-C Charger what is the power output ratings?
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I tried finding information on LG Gram website but seems theres no information.
If travel is your priority, you can't go wrong with https://www.amazon.com/Innergie-Adapter-US-PowerDelivery-Technology-USB-World-Small/dp/B07GBYVF4Q
Yes, you pay a premium for the size and weight and that's a consideration you should take. I personally wish it was 100W charger OR dual 60W connections, but currently, it makes my travel bag very light and roomy.
Hmmm, my understanding was that they can't do 5V 1A, but seem likes you know more about this than I do. I'm certainly not trying to argue at the technical level, and would love an explanation as to why it wouldn't charge (as well as the other 5W only devices I own).
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All I can tell you is that the following chargers will not charge it:
Google 45W USB-C Power Adapter
Google Universal 22.5 W Dual Port USB Type-C Charger
Anker PowerPort Atom PD 1
Innergie 60C
RAVPower Wall Charger Adapter 45W Type-C
Inateck 60W Dual USB C Charger
Scosche PowerVolt Power Delivery
Anker PowerPort II (USB C didn't charge, USB A did charge)
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I can list the various cables I tried too, but to keep it short I used 2.0, 3.1 Gen 2, and Thunderbolt 3 cables from Google, Anker, ReTrak, and j5create.
I can't use something like this?
maybe time to go with a high efficiency PSU?
Both of those cases have pretty specific PSU specs. They want a flexATX PSU, which are usually noisy. I think you get the best mileage out of an HDPlex 400 watt DC-DC psu and a Dell 330 Watt AC-DC adapter
They aren't cheap, but then sffPCs tend to cost a bit more. I've used both in some of my Ultra sff builds and love them.
Of the 1u flex atx PSUs they recommend, I think I'd trust the Seasonic the most. Seasonic makes great PSUs, and It costs less than either of the two components I listed.
This has been my cable-free MVP charger for the year and a half.
Got this Everki Beacon bag for a ASUS ROG.(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WOBBVO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
My husband packs his PC keyboard, mouse, and headset in this bag whenever we travel. He still has room for other small electronics and cords that he likes to have with him.