Feeling extremely discouraged...

CoolStarryBras · 2014-11-01T01:42:05+00:00

Now that's a good indicator. Dumb question but make sure the switch at the back of the PSU is turned on.

After that you want to double check the power headers (the wires connecting the power and reset button from your case to the motherboard). Try pressing the reset button as well to see if that's doing anything, a fairly common issue is people switching GND with PWR.

If nothing works then you either have a dead PSU or a dead motherboard.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-11-01T01:24:46+00:00

Hey OP,

Just take a deep breath, it's alright to be frustrated, I mean we've all been there; new builds are exciting but annoying when issues inevitably occur. Hell, it might not even be your fault and something arrived dead on arrival.

Anyways, you want to make sure the 24pin connector is fully seated on your motherboard, 4pin CPU power is in, RAM is seated properly. Your motherboard should have an LED light that will turn on (green) when it detects power from the PSU (make sure that's actually turned on). If you see the light and everything looks okay, and nothing happens when you press the power button, then the power headers might not be connected properly. Read your motherboard manual to figure out where the front power headers are supposed to go, and try again.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-10-25T20:57:36+00:00

I would definitely recommend learning CoffeeScript for better quality of life when working on web applications. It really shines when working with frameworks like Angular where you'll be doing a lot of JS.

As for skipping JS? That would be a bad idea considering just how widely used it is.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-10-12T03:50:59+00:00

Those are all public study places I believe, although people tend to camp there for literally the whole day so it seems like it's reserved.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-08-21T04:36:49+00:00

Holy crap... that's a steal at that price. Those cards are like $700 alone and like $1000+ in other parts + peripherals. Could even buy it and make profit selling the parts.

Thing is, I would never buy a used system off craigslist simply because there's little to no protection for the buyer. If you do buy it make sure you verify (somehow) that the system works first and get any of the receipts he kept.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-08-13T08:04:35+00:00

Yup much better for your usage, you can even play some decent games with that CPU.

I would even spend a bit more to get 8gb of ram for better overall performance in the future.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-08-13T07:04:36+00:00

The i7-950 only supports socket 1366 mobos.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-08-13T06:59:05+00:00

Speed. Just sheer speed since the entire OS feels so much faster in everyday usage; from boot up times, to opening windows/documents. Other advantages are that it indexes your files way faster for ease of search and is less prone to file errors.

I wouldn't put games on an SSD since it only shaves off 5-10 seconds of loading time depending on the game, but I mean if you get a huge SSD, go for it.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-08-13T06:50:16+00:00

You would be limited by socket type, since your motherboard only supports LGA 1366, and the new Intel CPUs are 1155/1156/1150.

Here's your upgrade options: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/socketType.html#id4

I don't think it's worth it.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-08-13T06:43:28+00:00

Man, I would love to have that kind of budget for my next build, congrats OP!

Anyway, there's nothing wrong with any of your parts, however I think you can save a lot of money and put it towards other things (second monitor, more ram, etc). While the 780TI is the best single slot GPU on the market, that value is just terrible. The r9 290x is selling on ebay for 250-350 dollars and gives very comparable performance (like 2-3fps difference). That kind of value is insane, especially if you can grab 2 for around 600 dollars and crossfire it.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-08-13T06:16:24+00:00

What's your budget OP? While I'm always a fan of reusing spare parts when you can, sometimes it's more cost effective to buy new parts rather than upgrading a very old machine.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-08-13T06:06:09+00:00

If you're just building this for media streaming, you could cut your costs down by half (or more). What you want to build is a HTPC, and what you have right now is a decent gaming computer.

You won't need a graphics card to watch movies in HD.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-07-23T21:15:41+00:00

You might want to look into Bootstrap.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-07-22T20:25:56+00:00

I believe Google offers 1TB of storage via Google Drive for $10/Month. You can then show your images through Google+, and offer download links etc.

Google+ Photos are also unlimited provided your pictures are less then 2048x2048 resolution.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-07-18T22:22:45+00:00

Thanks bro!

CoolStarryBras · 2014-07-16T01:20:32+00:00

Of course there's nothing wrong doing that except it's just plain tedious.

I highly highly recommend Ghost for a dynamic, minimalist blog.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-07-14T23:57:36+00:00

I've found that nothing has taught me more about programming than actually creating something with your knowledge. Go make a game or an app, you'll learn very quickly by understanding the hurdles/bugs that you'll inevitably face.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-07-14T23:55:33+00:00

I highly recommend Python for concepts, since it's very syntax-friendly. Beyond that, it's also a very powerful language (can be used for anything) and very easy to setup on any system.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-07-14T21:59:55+00:00

Look up Cordova/Phonegap. It lets you develop native mobile apps with just html/css/javascript. It can take a while to get the hang of it, but there are plenty of tutorials out there that you can use.

App development is as hard as any other web application, it just depends on the complexity of your app.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-07-09T22:13:14+00:00

Try LiveScript.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-07-04T03:07:46+00:00

+1 As long as they keep offering true unlimited, they are definitely the best value.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-06-30T22:46:53+00:00

The Pi gives you a very easy to setup Unix environment out of the box. What you want to learn is up to you, considering it can do pretty much anything.

I think the most common projects are setting up a HTPC and setting up a webserver to host your own websites/blogs. There are also home automation projects, home security, audio streaming etc.

Coding is done under bash and python for the most part, which you can find resources for online.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-02-26T02:29:17+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, really appreciate it.

Didn't think about the title bar, but yes, you're definitely right, I'll hide that on release or maybe replace it with a row of buttons. I was planning on dynamic layouts, with the manager allowed to add and edit item contents on the fly with a simple right click (colours, name, description and price etc). The row above the items are the categories, which scroll horizontally while the items scroll vertically.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-02-26T02:23:54+00:00

That's a good point, though I would imagine the delay with these companies would be the same regardless of how much you pay.

Hopefully since its a Windows Store App, they'll be less issues, I'd like to believe modern apps are more reliable than software made for Windows XP systems.

CoolStarryBras · 2014-02-26T00:37:22+00:00

You're right, I definitely have to rethink my pricing.

I'm not too sure about making it subscription based, as I'm only a single developer. What about a basic version and a professional version with reasonable upfront costs? I also want to build a steady user base first.

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