Selling because I sold my desktop PC. Everything is in flawless condition.
Price: $230.
Note that I am in Dubai, UAE. We could work something out shipping wise.
CyberJunk, I've read some people saying that the Bifrost 2/64 is too bright sounding. Is this true? They say that that the 2/64 is brighter than the original but offers more detail.
It's been 10 days since my last restart and the charge is still at 80%. I got the Element Hub 8 days ago. By this time, without the Element Hub connected, I would be down to 78-79%. Something is charging the MacBook to keep it at 80% even though System Information is saying only the 70W Apple...
How are you charging the MacBook? MagSafe, Apple charger with USB-C, or powered USB-C hub that has the ability to charge? Do you have any powered USB-C hubs connected while charging?
I got the CalDigit Element Hub about a week ago.
I have a question regarding charging. When I didn't have the Element Hub yet, I had my original Apple charger connected to my MacBook (which is used on a desk 24/7 plugged in) and with Optimized Charging enabled. It would limit the max charge to...
Is it true modern GPUs can output audio as well through the HDMI port? If I want to have 7.1 or Atmos audio sent to my home theater, I connect the HDMI port on the GPU to the AV receiver or processor?
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But even in an ideal room with a 9.1.6 setup with the correct distances, doesn't the game actually have to support Atmos to make use of the whole setup? If headphones is the safest answer, then I assume the "safest" speaker setup would be 2.1?
What is the "optimum" speaker setup for PC gaming? Is it 2.1, 5.1, 7.1, etc.? Basically, do modern PC games support multichannel setups like 5.1 or 7.1? What about a full-blown Atmos setup? How many PC games support Atmos?
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When I had my desktop PC, I originally had a Titanium HD sound card in there with the same JBL speakers. When I got the AE-9 I noticed a noticeable upgrade in sound quality even with these cheap JBL speakers. That is why I am assuming that an even higher end DAC could bring out the best...
A little background on my situation:
I had a desktop PC with a Sound Blaster AE-9 connected to 2 x JBL LSR305 monitors + 1 x JBL LSR310S subwoofer. I sold the desktop PC but still have the AE-9 and JBL speakers/subwoofer. I now have a MacBook and want to get a USB DAC (probably the Chord...
What's the difference between a sound card and a USB DAC? Would both be the same when it comes to gaming or would a sound card be preferred in this case?
I'd get a console for gaming but I'm not too sure about playing first-person shooters on a controller. What's everyone's opinion on playing first-person shooters on a controller?
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How is this MUCH cheaper alternative if I just want to add some USB-A ports?
https://www.amazon.ae/Anker-Ultra-Slim-Extended-Charging-Supported/dp/B0CCDMR66Y?ref_=ast_sto_dp#customerReviews
Cost of maintenance? Are Macs less reliable than PCs? I've seen PCs last over 10 years regardless of whether or not they still get software updates. Cost of obsolescence is obvious with computers, but cost of maintenance?
Just thought I'd update this thread. I sold my desktop PC on December 5 and have been using my MacBook Pro as my only computer since. Honestly, I don't miss my desktop PC at all. I've gotten quite used to macOS now and I'm slowly beginning to appreciate its methods of doing things over Windows...
Have a question regarding charge cycles and Optimized Battery Charging. I made the following post on another forum but wanted to post the question here as well:
How often do you guys shut down and/or restart your Mac? Would shutting down every night before going to bed and booting up in the morning be "harmful" in any way?
I have a MacBook Pro 14" and the screen is absolutely amazing. Black levels are awesome, blooming is practically unnoticeable, goes up to 1600 nits for HDR content, supports Dolby Vision, and color accuracy is excellent. Why is it so hard (or nearly impossible) to find a similar quality MiniLED...
Don't people say Microsoft will adopt a subscription mode every time there is a new version of Windows coming? They said it with Windows 10, then with Windows 11, and now with Windows 12.
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What do you need to do in the other 15% that Windows is required for your use case? Sorry for all the questions, I just got my first Mac and I'm trying to understand things better.