I know this is really mean, but people keep doing this and it grates on my nerves...

[Zorgoth]

Discrete -

1 : constituting a separate entity : individually distinct <several discrete sections>
2 a : consisting of distinct or unconnected elements : noncontinuous b : taking on or having a finite or countably infinite number of values <discrete probabilities> <a discrete random variable>
(http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discrete)

A discrete graphics cards falls under definition 1, as it is a graphics card which is separate from the rest of the system.


Discreet -

1 : having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : prudent; especially : capable of preserving prudent silence
2 : unpretentious, modest <the warmth and discreet elegance of a civilized home — Joseph Wechsberg>
3 : unobtrusive, unnoticeable <followed at a discreet distance>
(http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discreet)

There is no such things as a discreet graphics card. Well, I mean, perhaps your graphics card doesn't bother you much or knows how to handle things quietly, but I don't think that's what people mean when they talk about "discreet graphics cards."

[handy]

Go & get drunk. Beer is a great solution for those suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder as it usually causes them to relax & broaden their focus. Well sometimes they can even lose focus altogether. :lol:

[KiwiNZ]

Discrete -

1 : constituting a separate entity : individually distinct <several discrete sections>
2 a : consisting of distinct or unconnected elements : noncontinuous b : taking on or having a finite or countably infinite number of values <discrete probabilities> <a discrete random variable>
(http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discrete)

A discrete graphics cards falls under definition 1, as it is a graphics card which is separate from the rest of the system.


Discreet -

1 : having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : prudent; especially : capable of preserving prudent silence
2 : unpretentious, modest <the warmth and discreet elegance of a civilized home — Joseph Wechsberg>
3 : unobtrusive, unnoticeable <followed at a discreet distance>
(http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discreet)

There is no such things as a discreet graphics card. Well, I mean, perhaps your graphics card doesn't bother you much or knows how to handle things quietly, but I don't think that's what people mean when they talk about "discreet graphics cards."

Remember not everyone on this planet uses English as the primary language. ;)

English is a minefield...EG

Their , There
Hair, here, hear, hare
Tear, tare
See, sea

[tgalati4]

If you have only one beer that would be having a discrete beer. If you drink in the dark that would be having a discreet beer. If you drink one beer in the dark then that would be having a discrete discreet beer. Discrete is an adverb that modifies discreet the adjective.

After a few beers, you won't care.

[cascade9]

Less annoying than all the people who like the idea of 'duel' booting.

Suprisingly, if there is a location with the duel booters, mostly they seem to be in the US.

[lisati]

Remember not everyone on this planet uses English as the primary language. ;)

English is a minefield...EG

Their , There
Hair, here, hear, hare
Tear, tare
See, sea
saw, sore, soar;
their, there, they're;
to, two, too;
"I didn't do nothing!"

[KiwiNZ]

It must be so hard to be perfect in every way

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