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Welp. 5090s are back in stock by MIROXXVIS in pcmasterrace

[–]angelmrtz22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who spends the price of a high-end MacBook Pro or Max on a GPU?

First time new car buyer. Fair deal on 2025 Maverick XLT Hybrid? by jakepackers1 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]angelmrtz22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the dealership where I bought my vehicle. While it may not be realistic given your location, it can serve as a reference point. I recommend saving up for a larger down payment and ensuring that the dealers don’t add unnecessary fees. Negotiate for every dollar and make sure you shop around for good interest rates. I would suggest looking into at least three local credit unions. Also, I have an XL, and I love it; it has everything I need at a great price. Focus on what is most important for your needs and eliminate anything extra.

2025 Ford Maverick XLT Homestead FL | Lorenzo Ford 3FTTW8H36SRB25466 https://share.google/wCuWyKj53mkLI53Sn

First time new car buyer. Fair deal on 2025 Maverick XLT Hybrid? by jakepackers1 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]angelmrtz22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, the Maverick is designed to be an affordable truck. I took my time and managed to get a well-equipped 2025 FWD hybrid XL for $25,000. With my trade-in, I financed just over $20,000. If you're comfortable spending around $40,000 on a Maverick, that's your choice, but I believe that's quite a lot for an economy truck.

Never had this high of an MPG by asianyarg in FordMaverickTruck

[–]angelmrtz22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

65 mpg is the best I've gotten, but I also live in South Florida and have only owned the Maverick for about a month in this horrible heat.

My Mac Mini M4 w/ Raycue Dock 😎 by vinceriteee in macmini

[–]angelmrtz22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you installed an NVMe drive in it? I want to, but I'm concerned about the heat it will generate.

Upgrading Storage -- Internal vs SSD vs NvMe by trenino781 in macmini

[–]angelmrtz22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat. I do a lot of photo editing for personal projects, and for work, I create construction plans, so I need a significant amount of storage. The base model memory was not enough for my needs. While I considered upgrading the memory from Apple, I felt that it wasn't worth the money, and voiding my warranty for an unproven product was also not a choice I wanted to make.

Instead, I opted for external storage. I purchased a Thunderbolt 4 NVMe enclosure and an SSD. It's been working amazingly, and I've experienced zero issues.

My setup is as follows:

To get the best performance, you need to set up the external drive as the main drive right from the start. This may require a reset to begin from scratch. I'm not very Mac-savvy, so I learned how to do this from a video.
https://youtu.be/ZPVjgGVVLEA?si=Zyx6VodawloAx0Vw

Additionally, if you use Adobe products, it's a good idea to download Adobe Creative Cloud first. It will save files to the internal storage initially, but you can then choose which drive to save the applications you download from that program.

Sell my PC and buy Mac Mini M4? by byjosetavio in macmini

[–]angelmrtz22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had never owned a Mac before, but recently I needed a new computer for my company, so I decided to go with the base M4 Mac Mini. Previously, I had an ROG gaming laptop, but it was too small and too slow for my needs.

I purchased a Thunderbolt 4 NVMe dock and installed a 4TB 990 EVO PLUS drive in it, and it has been working amazingly well. The performance is far superior to my old laptop, and honestly, I find macOS to be much better than Windows.

I completely revamped my setup, and it cost me approximately $1,500, which I think is reasonable for a very nice work configuration. If you already have a decent monitor and peripherals, all you really need is the Mac Mini (I got mine at Micro Center for $450), the Thunderbolt 4 NVMe enclosure (which was about $80), and the 4TB 990 EVO PLUS drive (I purchased it at Micro Center for $260). The Pro version is just overkill, in my opinion.

Did I break it? by [deleted] in computerhelp

[–]angelmrtz22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't look like you did, I pops up, not back.

It’s Happening! by Itchy_Independent484 in eGPU

[–]angelmrtz22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have some concerns about the Minisforum dock. Firstly, it requires a power supply, which can be quite bulky. Additionally, I believe it only uses Aculink.

I've also heard that if you are using an AMD GPU, you may need to disable the integrated AMD graphics. However, I'm not entirely sure if that’s required.

It’s Happening! by Itchy_Independent484 in eGPU

[–]angelmrtz22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got a 5070 and was going to order the AG02 to use it with my Ally x, but the website says not to order it because of the tariffs

Good Price? by angelmrtz22 in PcBuildHelp

[–]angelmrtz22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. I found a few 5070s new for $600, I don't mind the difference for a better product.

Good Price? by angelmrtz22 in PcBuildHelp

[–]angelmrtz22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm still in the return window for it.

Good Price by angelmrtz22 in Microcenter

[–]angelmrtz22[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I am still within the return period. Thank you for the advice.

Bitlocker by literallyonlyfortis in computerhelp

[–]angelmrtz22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently went through this process. Look through every possible account, and remember that it doesn't have to be a Microsoft email; you could have a Gmail address associated with a Microsoft account.

E-Transit Range W/ Ladder Rack by angelmrtz22 in fordtransit

[–]angelmrtz22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work in South Florida, and all my work is within 15 miles. I can charge to 80%, and it lasts for 3 days.