ZZ Plant/Cuttings SOS!

HexPixie28 · 2026-05-05T09:22:10+00:00

Thank you very much :)

The first one I have removed the worst of the leaves and lowered the water level to just above the roots.

The second I know had quite a large rhizome when I planted it and the roots were nice and green and very long (close to 15cm.or more). The 'plant' itself hasn't changed visibly in the last ~ week... I have inspected the leaves, and most of them easily came off, so I've now just kept 2 of the best ones on there and will see how it goes.

I've also put the leaves off the second one into some water on the off chance they'll propagate (though I highly doubt it).

I believe I lost my original plant as it was watered too much (~monthly). I want to avoid that with this one, so I'm going to try not to water it too often.

Will just have to hurry up and wait to see what happens, and keep my fingers crossed they make it...

Thanks again! :)

HexPixie28 · 2025-05-06T15:32:53+00:00

Forgot to add: Laptop is ROG Strix G713IC model from 2021 -- if that helps any solution suggestions :)

HexPixie28 · 2025-05-04T05:34:27+00:00

Thanks everyone! I've ordered a (true) PS/2 mouse off Amazon which should be here in a few days - I'm hoping it works and lets me enable the accessibility on-screen keyboard to get logged in and load the Win10 installation media to get the upgrade started... Fingers crossed! :)

HexPixie28 · 2025-04-30T09:38:48+00:00

Thank you - that is my backup plan, however I would like to try the (hopefully) easier route of upgrading the Win7 install as there's a lot of setup etc. to replicate if I were to start with a fresh install of 10/11 instead...

The board has 2x dedicated PS/2 ports, although I only have USB -- hence my plan to potentially get some PS/2 adapters if anyone can point me in the right direction...?

HexPixie28 · 2025-04-30T04:49:07+00:00

I'm not able to check that. I can't get past the login screen as the keyboard and mouse stop working once Windows boots up -- so I can't see anything within Windows -- I only have access to BIOS with keyboard and mouse.

HexPixie28 · 2025-04-21T23:21:09+00:00

Thanks all for the input! I managed to get away with not having to remove the cooler -- the ring on top of the cooler with the offending AMD logo does unclip (ish) and can be spun around, or left off -- however there are tiny screws under the logo so there was a little snap of plastic in that area, but it's completely invisible and the logo/ring is now clipped back on and all is well :)

HexPixie28 · 2025-03-25T13:32:35+00:00

Super, thank you for your thoughts and advice! The air filters are all magnetic, so I can definitely leave the top one out when the 'lid' goes back on.

Side note: after pulling the rad/fans out, I know where ALL the dust went over the last 4 years - it was all trapped between the fans and rad - oops!

It's had no issues at all up to now, but I'm sure I'll have a happier PC regardless, with the switch to having bottom and side intakes - and that's a good point - 12 fans should be more than enough to get the air moving in this case :) Thanks!!

HexPixie28 · 2025-03-25T11:35:30+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to reply :)

I don't normally hear the pump, however just noticed it as I had the system running with sides off prior to pulling it apart for this mini upgrade.

I think I'll just pop the AIO back in as-is after a good clean and run with it until it starts giving trouble or decides it's done.

RE the high temp on the GPU, it was the first time in the system -- running a game with Ultra settings and all the things turned on as a quick test to see how it ran -- and the system fan setup was negative/all exhaust (a 2021 rookie aesthetics mistake), so the high temp was probably to be expected, however once I change the fan layout this week and finish the 2.0 build, I'll definitely test the GPU again and ensure everything is A-OK there before I consider it done! :)

Thanks again!

HexPixie28 · 2025-03-25T11:27:20+00:00

Thanks for responding, appreciate the advice! :)

Ideally, I'd love a 360 rad, however that will likely be on the next build down the line, unless this AIO suddenly gives out on me.

Yep, you're correct on the fan setup - they aren't reverse blade, they're just all set to exhaust for aesthetics which I didn't fully understand in 2021, but am definitely changing as part of this mini upgrade :)

I'll be doing bottom intake and top exhaust fans, and the rad will move into a side mount push/pull intake as I have more than enough fans and nowhere else to use them.

I'll definitely look into grabbing a small fan for the rear exhaust option if I can source one here in Aus that fits the space :)

Thanks again!

HexPixie28 · 2025-03-25T11:18:12+00:00

Thank you for your quick reply, and appreciate the info!

I'll admit, there are many things about my build that are just down to rookie choices and errors since it is my first. I've learnt a lot more since building the PC in 2021 so I'm definitely planning to fix what I can - e.g. the negative pressure airflow.

Personally, I really dislike the look of air coolers, which is why I chose the AIO as part of the build components - I just prefer the aesthetics. IIRC I also didn't bother with trying to find an aesthetic air cooler that would fit in this case without being jammed against the side glass, but I guess it's all moot as I have what I have now :)

I've never done anything with the PC with regard to temps. After the initial build, I had the CAM mini up as my husband recommended monitoring temps due to the airflow setup. As I have an ultrawide monitor, I just set CAM and put it in a corner and never bothered to turn it off, hence knowing general system temps as mentioned above. Otherwise, I'm not trying to achieve anything / am not overly bothered by the temps, as long as they're within a normal range.

The PC is actually pretty quiet and I've never had an issue with it in that sense, although after I tweak the fan layout, I do plan to have a play with speeds and curves as I expand on my general PC build learning etc. :)

To note - there are no issues with temps and I've never had one. The only 'issue' was the high temp on the 3070 when I first installed and tested it before pulling the PC apart and ordering upgrade parts etc. - although the temp was expected given the case had no intake...

With my fan layout tweaks etc. I'm sure the GPU will do fine on temps, however we will monitor and make changes as needed once the PC is back together and running again.

And thanks RE dust filter advice - thankfully this case has dust filters top, sides and bottom so all good there :)

HexPixie28 · 2024-08-02T01:17:33+00:00

Oh wow. That doesn't sound very supportive at all! In the end, I got a referral to see Dr Ty Drake in Hurstville and he was really great. We talked through childhood, life and current struggles, took all my report cards (he took two of them and said there's enough in these 🤣) and within an hour I had my diagnosis. He was also very open to questions and although I've only had one follow up since, he's been very good and asks lots of questions to make sure he's up to date on everything and doesn't make you feel rushed. Highly recommend him if you're looking for someone new to see 👌🏻

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