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Freebase Dali · 11-11-2021, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

if I get a Display Port to HDMI adaptor, will this likely work on my TV? I've read conflicting opinions about it, so just wonder if anyone has done this, and if so, if you can recommend one that works.

Yes, it will work. I've done it with my Nvidia card that has more DisplayPort than HDMI outputs, where I have more HDMI/DVI-only monitors than DisplayPort. I've bought cables from Amazon that were specifically "DisplayPort to HDMI". The adapters should work the same way, just make sure it's the source -> destination that you're needing and not the other way around.

Here's one I bought that's still in use now.

The output device being a TV or a computer monitor will not matter if the interface itself is implementing the HDMI protocol, which there is no reason why it wouldn't be.

Edit: Note that you'll be limited by the HDMI protocol, so you're not going to get "better than HDMI" with regard to resolution, but since you're already using HDMI on the TV I imagine that won't be an issue.

Trollheart · 11-11-2021, 08:22 PM

Thanks Freebase. No I'm not bothered about mega quality. It's HD so as long as I can see it I'm happy. This is my new rig, bought today. Just waiting for delivery.

Freebase Dali · 11-11-2021, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Thanks Freebase. No I'm not bothered about mega quality. It's HD so as long as I can see it I'm happy. This is my new rig, bought today. Just waiting for delivery.

Dell Precision 5810 E5-1650 | 32GB | 500GB HDD + 256GB SSD | Windows 10 Pro | DVD | Nvidia Quadro M2000 (4GB)

Not bad. If you have the option, put the OS and your application installs on the SSD. Hopefully it's that way already and the HDD is solely the data storage drive. Lots of RAM, not sure what generation Xeon that is but Xeon is usually made for servers (i.e. different type of workload), I trust they knew what they were doing there.

Regarding quality, if your TV is running at 60hz, the most you'll get out of HDMI is 1080p for the older HDMI protocols, potentially higher depending on version. But whatever you're running now, it won't degrade with the DP->HDMI conversion just by the cable alone, you're still limited at the HDMI interface of your current TV. So ultimately the cable / adapter is just a compatibility operation that won't affect your expectation.

Tristan_Geoff · 11-14-2021, 01:40 AM

I'm hanving a problem with my computer it's like messed up> can someone help me I'm in a rut I need someone to help me pleaseeee

Trollheart · 11-14-2021, 06:14 AM

Are you being facetious or is there really a problem? If so, more details pleez

Edit: never mind. I see you're drunk.

Tristan_Geoff · 11-14-2021, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Are you being facetious or is there really a problem? If so, more details pleez

Edit: never mind. I see you're drunk.

I ddin't even get that drunk I just love 2 shipost on here

my favorite pasttime

Trollheart · 11-16-2021, 10:01 PM

I know this isn't computer-related as such, but it's a one-off and I didn't want to start a whole new thread for it.

So, any advice on getting a new ... da da da daaaah!
Microwave?

Ours died on Sunday night. I HAVE to be able to heat up Karen's meals as they are all frozen and pureed, so having a m/w is vital. I therefore rushed out and bought the best I could get at short notice, but it's already driving me spare. It has no digital readout, just uses a knob with the times printed around it, and when you turn it to, say, ten minutes there is no start button: it starts right away. This presents two problems: one, if you have not got it turned to the right time you're ****ed because it's already running and two, the further you have to turn the knob, ie the longer the cooking time, the harder it is to get it right. It's hard to explain, but your eyes kind of don't work in concert with your fingers, and you can turn it to the wrong time. There's no stop key either, so the only way, I guess, to stop it is to pop the door open.

As well as this, it is only marked up to ten minutes, then after that you get like 15 is the next (so you have to judge where, say, 12 is) and god help you if you're looking for seconds!

The depth of it is ****ty. It's like about 29 cms deep inside. This means the frozen packs her food comes in do fit, but there's barely room for them to turn. And forget putting a dinner plate in! As well as that, the door is one of those "push-in-pop-out" deals, and the microwave itself is quite light, so pushing the button in usually moves the damn thing on the surface, unless you hold the oven with one hand to steady it.

Having no clock on it is a pain. Not only have I been used to glancing at it to check the time, it also serves to remind me I haven't switched it off at the wall at night. Now there's nothing; no lights, no standby power lamp, nothing. You couldn't tell if it was on or off.

Upshot is, it won't do.

Now, I've been researching flatbed ovens and they seem to be great, so that might be the way to go. Trouble is, as soon as I settle on one someone comes up with a "did you know" problem, such as plates crack over time or the door is so loud when it closes and hard to open, etc etc.

So can anyone recommend me a good one? Flatbed if possible but it's not a deal-breaker. Ideally it needs to have internal dims of maybe 34/35 cms and external length of no more than say 50 cms to fit where the current one is. It needs to have a digital LED readout - can have a knob to adjust the time as long as it is in conjunction with the readout. Price range is about 200 Euro max, though less expensive is always good.

Ones tried and rejected are Hotpoint MWH 262 and Russell Hobbs RHFM2363.
Obviously, something that's available in Ireland would be preferable. I need this soon, so appreciate if anyone can help.

Thanks
TH

Trollheart · 01-17-2022, 10:42 AM

Has anyone else just got a big privacy notice thing slapped up in front of them? When I logged in it popped up and I selected all this "yeah yeah **** off go away" and it closed BUT it's hanging around at the bottom of my screen like one of those annoying signers from TV programmes with SSL for the deaf and it won't close. It's only for MB, as I've checked by moving to other sites/tabs where it vanishes, so it's obviously only implemented by this site today. Anyone know how to get rid of it?

The Batlord · 01-17-2022, 11:41 AM

Wait who slapped you in the face with their privates?

Plankton · 01-17-2022, 11:52 AM

Have you tried turning it off and then back on?

11-11-2021, 08:22 PM	#2252 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	Thanks Freebase. No I'm not bothered about mega quality. It's HD so as long as I can see it I'm happy. This is my new rig, bought today. Just waiting for delivery. Dell Precision 5810 E5-1650 \| 32GB \| 500GB HDD + 256GB SSD \| Windows 10 Pro \| DVD \| Nvidia Quadro M2000 (4GB) __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

11-14-2021, 06:14 AM	#2255 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	Are you being facetious or is there really a problem? If so, more details pleez Edit: never mind. I see you're drunk. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

11-16-2021, 10:01 PM	#2257 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	I know this isn't computer-related as such, but it's a one-off and I didn't want to start a whole new thread for it. So, any advice on getting a new ... da da da daaaah! Microwave? Ours died on Sunday night. I HAVE to be able to heat up Karen's meals as they are all frozen and pureed, so having a m/w is vital. I therefore rushed out and bought the best I could get at short notice, but it's already driving me spare. It has no digital readout, just uses a knob with the times printed around it, and when you turn it to, say, ten minutes there is no start button: it starts right away. This presents two problems: one, if you have not got it turned to the right time you're **ed because it's already running and two, the further you have to turn the knob, ie the longer the cooking time, the harder it is to get it right. It's hard to explain, but your eyes kind of don't work in concert with your fingers, and you can turn it to the wrong time. There's no stop key either, so the only way, I guess, to stop it is to pop the door open. As well as this, it is only marked up to ten minutes, then after that you get like 15 is the next (so you have to judge where, say, 12 is) and god help you if you're looking for seconds! The depth of it is *ty. It's like about 29 cms deep inside. This means the frozen packs her food comes in do fit, but there's barely room for them to turn. And forget putting a dinner plate in! As well as that, the door is one of those "push-in-pop-out" deals, and the microwave itself is quite light, so pushing the button in usually moves the damn thing on the surface, unless you hold the oven with one hand to steady it. Having no clock on it is a pain. Not only have I been used to glancing at it to check the time, it also serves to remind me I haven't switched it off at the wall at night. Now there's nothing; no lights, no standby power lamp, nothing. You couldn't tell if it was on or off. Upshot is, it won't do. Now, I've been researching flatbed ovens and they seem to be great, so that might be the way to go. Trouble is, as soon as I settle on one someone comes up with a "did you know" problem, such as plates crack over time or the door is so loud when it closes and hard to open, etc etc. So can anyone recommend me a good one? Flatbed if possible but it's not a deal-breaker. Ideally it needs to have internal dims of maybe 34/35 cms and external length of no more than say 50 cms to fit where the current one is. It needs to have a digital LED readout - can have a knob to adjust the time as long as it is in conjunction with the readout. Price range is about 200 Euro max, though less expensive is always good. Ones tried and rejected are Hotpoint MWH 262 and Russell Hobbs RHFM2363. Obviously, something that's available in Ireland would be preferable. I need this soon, so appreciate if anyone can help. Thanks TH __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018*

01-17-2022, 10:42 AM	#2258 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	Has anyone else just got a big privacy notice thing slapped up in front of them? When I logged in it popped up and I selected all this "yeah yeah **** off go away" and it closed BUT it's hanging around at the bottom of my screen like one of those annoying signers from TV programmes with SSL for the deaf and it won't close. It's only for MB, as I've checked by moving to other sites/tabs where it vanishes, so it's obviously only implemented by this site today. Anyone know how to get rid of it? __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-17-2022, 11:52 AM	#2260 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	Have you tried turning it off and then back on? __________________ See location...