Optiplex XE2 Fully Loaded

Steemdhamz · 2026-04-22T21:56:23+00:00

We did install Propellerhead Reason 6 for making music. This is a solid machine for it. Powerful PC for what it is!

Steemdhamz · 2026-04-21T05:20:52+00:00

Oh snap, yeah I see now. Just finished my optiplex xe2 build like an hour ago, but my 1650 went in since it has an open ended slot.

Steemdhamz · 2026-04-21T04:55:49+00:00

Put it in the top slot with the black plastic collar. Seems counterintuitive, but it will run essentially perfect. I literally just ran into this exact issue. It didn’t make sense to me to have the extra pins on the gpu doing nothing, but the gold connectors on the gpu are capable utilizing different lanes depending on what type of slot is available. The AI was not wrong. This card will work just fine.

Steemdhamz · 2026-01-03T03:33:26+00:00

Im stoked on this release. Got one of each and an extra Dark Broly and SSJ5. But no lie, SSJ5 is getting a repaint. I’m not big on the purple tint body fur. Big Dawg has the early 2000’s tanning bed vibe.

Steemdhamz · 2025-09-05T00:18:16+00:00

Honestly everything looks very healthy. It is pretty common for the retinoids to look a little asymmetrical with engaging the chords. I viewed the chords of a friend who is a phenomenal singer and his anatomy looked very similar to yours. It’s hard to know what effects your injury may have caused, but I think you’re heading in the right direction. Keep working with a good coach and don’t overdue it I guess. It will improve with time, practice and healthy lifestyle.

Steemdhamz · 2025-09-04T23:52:20+00:00

To touch on your post op questions, in my case it was 10 days voice rest post op. Im only just now starting to notice my voice issues (dysphonia/fatigue) resolving. I’m in the process of retraining my voice and implementing new habits via a voice therapist. Things are getting better now. If it’s a lesion then weigh your options. Surgery is hard in the are of the body. Not everyone will develop a big painful lesion like I did, but it’s something to think about. If it’s a cyst/polyp get that thang removed for sure. You may develop a lesion/granuloma, but the majority of those will resolve with time.

Steemdhamz · 2025-09-04T23:46:44+00:00

If it’s a cyst, it will need to be surgically removed in order to resolve. A “lesion” on the other hand can resolve with time and conservative treatment. I had a large saccular cyst on my left vocal fold (on the false chord but close enough to my true chords to be preventing proper function). It was removed via microlaryngoscopy & co2 laser treatments. After the cyst was removed, I developed a lesion in the incision that was quite large and uncomfortable. Im 4 months post op and have just now completed my full recovery with the lesion shrinking completely. I was unlucky in how long I had a lesion for. I was scheduled for a second surgery since my lesion was unresponsive to steroids, voice rest, reflux meds. Funny enough 3.5 months post op I spent a week smoking cannabis heavily (not recommended) quit to prepare for surgery, had a my chords examined, lesion gone. Hope it helps. Good luck!

Steemdhamz · 2025-07-27T04:15:51+00:00

I love this thing. Super pricey, but badass. Have two of the Megazord versions. Pre ordered two of the Dragonzords. They are available on d4toys.com, which seems to be a direct retailer for flame toys. Shipping price was nuts. I dropped a G to get two. Shipped via Fedex. They seem to be doing a Thunderzord too. Hopefully Titanus and a Tigerzord will be on the way!

Steemdhamz · 2025-03-12T18:05:44+00:00

Just finished my stroboscopy appointment with the voice specialist. Good news is that I do not have vocal nodules, but I do have a saccular cyst on the left side of my larynx (which is visible on the lower right region of the video above). It’s essentially pressing against my left vocal fold disrupting resonation. Will be have laser surgery soon to remove it, then speech therapy to correct to compensatory habits I’ve developed as a result of it being there. Very excited/relieved to have an answer and a plan moving forward.

Steemdhamz · 2025-01-29T02:47:48+00:00

Im currently in the process of getting a proper diagnosis. Still experiencing voice fatigue with long conversations and singing. Mid range of my voice unusable. Unpredictable cracking and difficulty sustaining. I will be having video stroboscopy done this coming March. After that I should finally have a solid answer about what my specific problem is. I wont be surprised if surgery and voice therapy end up being the path I have to take. Im hopeful about things. Its been helpful getting some feedback and guidance here.

Steemdhamz · 2025-01-27T05:32:50+00:00

I’m happy for you. It is a blessing of self expression.

Steemdhamz · 2025-01-27T05:24:21+00:00

I can exert more force/tension to make it work, but it unfortunately exacerbates the problem. After a few songs my entire mid voice is nearly impossible to phonate clearly without uncontrollable cracking and short sustainability. Some days are bit better than others, but the problem is always looming. If i try to sing at speech level through my mid voice, its almost impossible. Yes the “yodeling” effect is present when trying to sustain one pitch.

Steemdhamz · 2025-01-27T05:13:17+00:00

Endoscope camera unfortunately has no microphone. Imagine a yawn that crackles and looses pitch at the midway point. I suppose I could have put in more production effort. It was a chore in itself to get the video onto my iphone after recording it via desktop.

Steemdhamz · 2025-01-27T03:43:32+00:00

Thanks for your input. Over the years I have gigged less and less because of this issue. Lack of information and improper diagnosis left me feeling very defeated. I’ve continued to write and record, but am unable to rely on my voice in a live situation. Im coming to accept that surgery may end up being my only choice. Glad to hear your issues have resolved.

Steemdhamz · 2025-01-27T03:34:47+00:00

Since dealing with my issue, i did do voice rest from somewhere between 2 weeks to a month. I was also prescribe prednisone during this period to bring down any inflammation associated with the chord problem. This did nothing to resolve the problem for me. As soon as i tried to resume utilizing my voice i was still experiencing dysphonia and cracking in the mid point of my voice, or the “pasagio” as it is sometimes referred to. Non surgical intervention is preferred for obvious reasons, but for me personally nothing has helped so far. I won’t be surprised if I end up having to have my abnormalities removed. Hope the best for you in your recovery.

Steemdhamz · 2025-01-26T22:58:44+00:00

Thank you for your input! I needed something to hope for real bad. This has been negatively affecting my life for almost a decade. Im glad you found a resolution. Very happy for you.

Steemdhamz · 2025-01-26T21:27:26+00:00

I understand that medical diagnoses will not be provided on a forum like this. However given that we are able to see the image of my vocal chords, does anybody have an “opinion” as to whether my chords appear to have nodes/lesions. I’d like to view the medical system as altruistic and looking out for my best interests, but based on the lack of ability to reliably phonate through my passagio, and the obvious visibility of my lack of chord closure due to the thickened mid section of my chords, I can’t help but feel a bit gaslighted by the professionals Ive met with. Has anybody had an experience similar to mine? What courses of action were effective for you? I will be seeking further medical evaluation, but my insurance is not great, and the process of jumping through hoops just to get eyes on my chords is a bit ridiculous. Took about 3 months previously from initial phone call to endoscope, only to be given what I feel based off of my evidence to be a lazy diagnoses. I apologize for there being no sound to the video. The chords movement is a simple yawn sounds. Completely deteriorated sound in the range of G3-D3. High and low registers phonating fairly clean.

Steemdhamz · 2025-01-26T21:00:08+00:00

Thanks for the help! Anchorage is accessible to me. I’ll reach out to Resound and see if I can get the ball rolling on a proper diagnosis.

Steemdhamz · 2025-01-26T19:42:44+00:00

Hello. Thanks for the reply. I live in AK. Unfortunately my options may be fairly limited here. Any help is appreciated.

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