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OK, so get ready for a mouthful: i have a windows 7 Toshiba P505 laptop with core i7 processor. i baby this computer as its 18.4 inch screen and fast processor make it a great desktop replacement computer. But it has a wimpy Intel graphics media accelerator integrated graphics unit. and because of this it's impossible to upgrade it without serious tinkering that would void my warranty. So i found a external graphics unit that allows you to put any graphics card with no external power requirement into it and plug it in to my computers expressport and wala. instant great graphics. But im having a hard time finding a good graphics card that doesn't require a external power source. the best one i could find so far is the ATI 5670. Can anyone direct me to a good card? THZ
PS: the external graphics unit is the Vidock2
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Firstly, I doubt you would void your warranty by just removing the cover, which is all you need to do to install a graphics card.
Anyway, the HD5670 is currently the best graphics card out there without an external power requirement but it's still seriously underpowered compared to your i7 processor.
I'd recommend you to check with your dealer on the warranty issue as there is absolutely NO tinkering involved in installing a graphics card. It's easy as plugging in a monitor or a printer or an external graphics unit for that matter, only inside the case. And not to mention the inherent lag of an external graphics unit since there is no direct communication between the motherboard and the graphics card.
Firstly, I doubt you would void your warranty by just removing the cover, which is all you need to do to install a graphics card.
Anyway, the HD5670 is currently the best graphics card out there without an external power requirement but it's still seriously underpowered compared to your i7 processor.
I'd recommend you to check with your dealer on the warranty issue as there is absolutely NO tinkering involved in installing a graphics card. It's easy as plugging in a monitor or a printer or an external graphics unit for that matter, only inside the case. And not to mention the inherent lag of an external graphics unit since there is no direct communication between the motherboard and the graphics card.
I'm having a c-section tomorrow morning. Should I be scared?
Mommy of 2
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I had a vaginal birth with my first one and a c-section with my second one. I would take the c-section any day.
I know you are excited about the birth of your child but are probably seeking the "What to expect when you're having a c-section" book. Well, to my knowledge that book doesn't exist but I can tell you what happend with me and my c-section.
1st: They will take you back and shave your pubic hair a little bit...just the top inch or so.
2nd: They will at some point have started your IV...I already had one since I had been in the hospital for 5 weeks...so I don't know exactly when they will put yours in.
3rd: They will take you back first and get you set up. The OR will be cold...I still maintain that mine was like 50 degrees. They start your spinal/epidural and lay you down on what I thought looked like a cross. Some people have had their arms tied down but I asked that they not do that because I couldn't handle feeling "trapped".
4th: They will put up the screen, get your belly prepped, and make sure you are totally numb.
5th: They will bring your husband in and start on the surgery.
6th: You'll feel them tugging and talking to you. Our doctors were really good about telling me exactly what was going on, I'm sure yours will too.
7th: You will hear the sweetest sound in the world. The sound of your little one taking his/her first breath.
8th: They will take care of the baby and your husband will likely be taking pictures while they stich you back up.
9th: You will go into recovery for about an hour so they can monitor you but you'll be able to cuddle your little one so time will go by quickly.
10th: You will slowly be taken off your great drugs and you will begin to feel a fair amount of pain. The first time you stand up, cough, move, etc. you will have your breath taken away. It is rough going but the more you get up and move the faster you are going to feel better though it is hard to believe at the time. It is a hot pain and pretty much sucks but you will be okay and it will be worth it.
Good luck and remember to take things slowly at first and allow yourself to heal and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it.
I had a vaginal birth with my first one and a c-section with my second one. I would take the c-section any day.
I know you are excited about the birth of your child but are probably seeking the "What to expect when you're having a c-section" book. Well, to my knowledge that book doesn't exist but I can tell you what happend with me and my c-section.
1st: They will take you back and shave your pubic hair a little bit...just the top inch or so.
2nd: They will at some point have started your IV...I already had one since I had been in the hospital for 5 weeks...so I don't know exactly when they will put yours in.
3rd: They will take you back first and get you set up. The OR will be cold...I still maintain that mine was like 50 degrees. They start your spinal/epidural and lay you down on what I thought looked like a cross. Some people have had their arms tied down but I asked that they not do that because I couldn't handle feeling "trapped".
4th: They will put up the screen, get your belly prepped, and make sure you are totally numb.
5th: They will bring your husband in and start on the surgery.
6th: You'll feel them tugging and talking to you. Our doctors were really good about telling me exactly what was going on, I'm sure yours will too.
7th: You will hear the sweetest sound in the world. The sound of your little one taking his/her first breath.
8th: They will take care of the baby and your husband will likely be taking pictures while they stich you back up.
9th: You will go into recovery for about an hour so they can monitor you but you'll be able to cuddle your little one so time will go by quickly.
10th: You will slowly be taken off your great drugs and you will begin to feel a fair amount of pain. The first time you stand up, cough, move, etc. you will have your breath taken away. It is rough going but the more you get up and move the faster you are going to feel better though it is hard to believe at the time. It is a hot pain and pretty much sucks but you will be okay and it will be worth it.
Good luck and remember to take things slowly at first and allow yourself to heal and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it.
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