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by gecko575
Tue Oct 08, 2019 3:08 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Jeff Kampman articles replaced by Renee?
Replies: 6
Views: 2938

Re: Jeff Kampman articles replaced by Renee?

Oh right on, I guess I'm behind the times.

Still it's confusing to see her name on stuff I know was written by someone else.
by gecko575
Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:53 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Jeff Kampman articles replaced by Renee?
Replies: 6
Views: 2938

Jeff Kampman articles replaced by Renee?

I was doing some research yesterday on the Nvidia power bug (since it's still a problem with my Pascal card in 2019) and came across this: https://techreport.com/news/30552/nvidia-squashes-high-refresh-rate-power-bug-with-372-54-driver/ The article says it was written by "RENEE JOHNSON" wh...
by gecko575
Sun Jun 09, 2019 8:32 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Peter Bright of Ars Technica charged by FBI
Replies: 68
Views: 12287

Re: Peter Bright of Ars Technica charged by FBI

Geez Ryu, that's pretty damning.
by gecko575
Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:41 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Peter Bright of Ars Technica charged by FBI
Replies: 68
Views: 12287

Re: Peter Bright of Ars Technica charged by FBI

No, she hasn't. My brother Paul didn't want to make things worse for his kids, so as soon as things cooled down he just wanted life to return to "normal". I think that if you are willing to defame someones name with no cause you should face repercussions, and I don't agree with Pauls decis...
by gecko575
Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:18 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Peter Bright of Ars Technica charged by FBI
Replies: 68
Views: 12287

Re: Peter Bright of Ars Technica charged by FBI

Good gravy...whatever you do don't read the Daily Dot article... If true, that's a lot of written evidence that seems to be quite condemning. :-/ It just seems a little unbelievable. I have two little girls and it hits pretty close to home. My brother was accused of molesting his children by his ex...
by gecko575
Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:17 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Peter Bright of Ars Technica charged by FBI
Replies: 68
Views: 12287

Re: Peter Bright of Ars Technica charged by FBI

Just because he's been charged does not mean he is guilty. We're going to have to wait for more information
by gecko575
Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:13 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: GPU, RAM and MB upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 2831

Re: GPU, RAM and MB upgrade

If audio is the only thing you don't like about the motherboard you have now, why not get a sound card like the Xonar DG? I don't see why you would want a new motherboard :-/ YMMV on the ram speed with the 1st gen Ryzen CPU. I have the 1600x and I was only able to get 2666MHZ stable. Still, going fr...
by gecko575
Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:06 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Temporary gfx card suggestions
Replies: 15
Views: 4646

Re: Temporary gfx card suggestions

Go check this out: https://oztalkshw.com/100-pc-you-can-ac ... build.html

The rx 460 linked with the discount code is around $53, if you want a cheapo solution.

EDIT: engrish eis heard
by gecko575
Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:06 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: New Rig, input please
Replies: 19
Views: 4623

Re: New Rig, input please

Eh, if you are gaming at 1080p and are happy with it, you could go for the Asrock B450M Pro4 JAE already linked and the Ryzen 2600. Couple that with one of the $200 RX 580's and speedy ram of your choice and you'll be gtg. The whole thing'll come out to ~$550 Then in a couple years if you get the it...
by gecko575
Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:44 am
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Samsung Galaxy S10 will revolutionize the Mobile Industry!
Replies: 13
Views: 8842

Re: Samsung Galaxy S10 will revolutionize the Mobile Industry!

For the low price of $1800!
by gecko575
Wed Aug 22, 2018 5:49 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Windows 8.1 Pro download?
Replies: 5
Views: 1957

Re: Windows 8.1 Pro download?

The installer should have both home and pro. You'll just have to specify which during the install. Windows 10 installers do the same thing. Also, that key should work if you want to jump to windows 10.
by gecko575
Fri Apr 27, 2018 10:02 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: In the market for a drone
Replies: 21
Views: 3406

Re: In the market for a drone

I've flown the DJI mavic pro and it is dead simple to use and fly compared to something you build yourself and takes pretty amazing pictures even in moderate wind. Do you have experience with flying drones? Whether or not you do, my vote will probably be for the Mavic Air: https://store.dji.com/prod...
by gecko575
Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:52 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Video (card?) Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 4282

Re: Video (card?) Issue

Just a quick update: Ever since I replaced the dual link DVI cable with a DP cable, I haven't had an issue. Not sure why that worked but it did!
by gecko575
Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:33 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Video (card?) Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 4282

Re: Video (card?) Issue

So we're thinking the monitor might be on its way out? I guess I could also swap this monitor with the crappy one I have at work and test that as well.
by gecko575
Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Video (card?) Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 4282

Re: Video (card?) Issue

Just put in the new DP cable. Running normally so far. If it happens again I'll try changing up the resolution. Unfortunately I don't have another graphics card to swap out to test
by gecko575
Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:51 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Video (card?) Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 4282

Video (card?) Issue

I'm been having some trouble with my computer lately. Every few days I I get this https://imgur.com/MH6E3m6 on my monitor. Goes away for 15 seconds or so if I re-seat my DVI connection, then returns. The screen goes back to normal immediately if I don't unplug anything and start the shutdown process...
by gecko575
Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Recs for college student laptops
Replies: 29
Views: 8186

Re: Recs for college student laptops

I think the Helios 300 is a pretty sweet buy for the money. It went on sale for $850 last black Friday on Amazon and might do so again. https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-i7 ... B06Y4GZS9C
by gecko575
Wed Nov 01, 2017 10:13 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: Intel i7-8700 vs 8700k
Replies: 33
Views: 45316

Re: Intel i7-8700 vs 8700k

I'd probably go for the non-k variant and wait for non-Z motherboards if you want to save some cash and have similar performance without an overclock. From reports I've heard though, that could take a few months :-/
by gecko575
Sun Oct 29, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: General Software
Topic: Purchasing Windows 10
Replies: 17
Views: 11645

Re: Purchasing Windows 10

Sheesh, seems like most people are totally ok with shady ways of getting windows. Just buy a normal license :)
by gecko575
Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Your Personal Smart Phone Evolution
Replies: 97
Views: 25957

Re: Your Personal Smart Phone Evolution

Motorola Droid a855 (Verizon) iphone 4 (Boost Mobile) GS3 (Verizon) GS5 (Verizon) GS7 (Verizon) The GS3 was the first "good enough" phone for me. I don't use my phone for much, mostly work, maps, and pictures. I've been surprised how much the camera has evolved on my devices since I starte...
by gecko575
Fri Oct 06, 2017 10:14 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: IT ticketing software
Replies: 22
Views: 7694

Re: IT ticketing software

I currently use Jira at work. I like it quite a bit because you can tie it into Slack and get notifications there. Pretty easy to setup your own workflow and overall easy to use. Recommended.
by gecko575
Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Coffee Lake Not Supported by Intel’s 200-Series Motherboards?
Replies: 20
Views: 13072

Re: Coffee Lake Not Supported by Intel’s 200-Series Motherboards?

also: https://mobile.twitter.com/ASRockInfo/s ... 7972545537
by gecko575
Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:43 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Wow...It finally came.
Replies: 14
Views: 2336

Re: Wow...It finally came.

Haha, how long has it been since we originally filled it out? Over a year? I just got mine in the mail yesterday, I never really expected it to come.
by gecko575
Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Newegg shopping spree! I haz new goodies coming!
Replies: 54
Views: 7940

Re: Newegg shopping spree! I haz new goodies coming!

I've been looking at a bunch of 1440p monitors like the one you bought. Please post your impressions about gaming experience on that Viewsonic when you get it all together, I'm looking forward to it. Hope the build goes smooth!
by gecko575
Sat Apr 08, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Damage does Linus..err LTT.
Replies: 14
Views: 4778

Re: Damage does Linus..err LTT.

What are you doing 15 July 2017? You can even meet him in person (I hope)


The trip is too expensive for me this year. Someday I'll make the trip it to the famous TR BBQ! Post pictures :)
by gecko575
Sat Apr 08, 2017 11:48 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Damage does Linus..err LTT.
Replies: 14
Views: 4778

Re: Damage does Linus..err LTT.

I miss Scott
by gecko575
Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:40 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: How to save Steam game installs locally?
Replies: 23
Views: 18826

Re: How to save Steam game installs locally?

For  steam  games just copy the steam-->steamapps-->common folder and then verify integrity of game cache before you run the game. Works every time.
by gecko575
Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:13 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: budget CPU review
Replies: 41
Views: 3966

Re: budget CPU review

Remind me: Why don't they sell an unlocked version of the i3? Because an i3 6300k would be cool
by gecko575
Fri Jul 22, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem
Replies: 40
Views: 17833

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

Bought a SB6141 last month. Bright led lights and rock solid so far at 60/5. For the speeds I need, it's perfect for taking that pesky $10/mo lease charge away :D
by gecko575
Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Is my VC dieing?
Replies: 10
Views: 1898

Re: Is my VC dieing?

I recently had a similar issue with my gtx970. I would get sporadic crashes when playing games or watching movies once every ~2-4 hours. I re-installed drivers, checked for viruses, reverted windows, nothing seemed to help. At first I thought it was my gtx970 since I bought it refurbished from EVGA ...

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