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by chµck
Mon May 27, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Cool and quiet: Undervolting a 1060 or 580?
Replies: 11
Views: 7317

Cool and quiet: Undervolting a 1060 or 580?

Looking for gerbil thoughts. Would I be better off with a 1060 6gb or a 580 8gb, with the intention to undervolt them for reduced heat and power draw?
by chµck
Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Memory trouble with LGA3647 build
Replies: 5
Views: 4842

Re: Memory trouble with LGA3647 build

Thanks for the advice guys.
Turns out the CPUs weren't seated properly.
New to this socket so it was a learning experience.
by chµck
Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:15 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Memory trouble with LGA3647 build
Replies: 5
Views: 4842

Memory trouble with LGA3647 build

Hi, so I'm trying to put together a LGA3647 workstation. I've assembled all the parts and the machine powers on, but it doesn't get past POST. I get a "No memory detected" error and I can't figure this one out. I've tried installing the memory (4x32GB) in different slots and the furthest I...
by chµck
Thu Oct 25, 2018 2:58 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: New Build running at over 300° C!
Replies: 21
Views: 3615

Re: New Build running at over 300° C!

Mr Bill wrote:
Dude, needs more thermal paste.

burger grease
by chµck
Mon Oct 08, 2018 3:24 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: New headphones/in-ear earbuds`
Replies: 16
Views: 8225

Re: New headphones/in-ear earbuds`

SecretSquirrel wrote:

i have these as well
they're quite sibilant when new but respond well to equalization
by chµck
Sat Jul 28, 2018 1:32 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Phone dilemma
Replies: 97
Views: 26085

Re: Phone dilemma

check out the nokia 6.1 or nokia 8
i'm very happy with my 6.1 coming from the lumia line
by chµck
Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:13 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Good time to build?
Replies: 16
Views: 3913

Re: Good time to build?

on the bright side, memory prices are supposed to drop through the rest of the year: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tech ... SKBN1KE31Z
black friday should be interesting
by chµck
Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: General Software
Topic: How bad is Windows 10 Really?
Replies: 381
Views: 80359

Re: How bad is Windows 10 Really?

So is Windows 10 anywhere as bad as people been saying it is? The privacy concerns, the forced updates bricking the system, Microsoft trying to force everyone to use the Windows Store, and etc. No. Just install StartisBack ($3) and you'll barely notice you're not using W7. I recently had to run the...
by chµck
Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:15 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Good time to build?
Replies: 16
Views: 3913

Re: Good time to build?

Thanks for all the responses. Is your current computer up to all the tasks you are doing? For the most part yes. My notebook has a i5-6300HQ w/16GB RAM and a GTX 960M. The only weakness, as you can imagine, is the 960M which is really starting to show it's age in modern games. I'm not sure how good ...
by chµck
Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:24 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Good time to build?
Replies: 16
Views: 3913

Good time to build?

I haven't owned a desktop in about 10 years, and thought it would be fun to build one again. There is no rush.
I was thinking of doing a AM4 mini-ITX build, but is it a good time to be buying parts or should I wait a little longer?
by chµck
Fri May 18, 2018 2:39 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: My laptop switches off while I am using it
Replies: 3
Views: 4776

Re: My laptop switches off while I am using it

does windows shut down or does your computer just spontaneously powers off? it could be a heat issue, not necessarily of your CPU/GPU, but also motherboard components if you can't pinpoint the cause down to dust-bunnies blocking fan vents, then I would start looking into a warranty replacement or fo...
by chµck
Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Best VPN, Your Opnion
Replies: 32
Views: 20707

Re: Best VPN, Your Opnion

I have used Torguard (yes it's an affiliate link) for over a year and I highly recommend them. Here's why: -Low monthly cost Use coupon code "TGLifeTime50" for a recurring 50% off discount. That gets you a year of service for <$30 (<$2.50/mo). They have a 7 day money back guarantee and rap...
by chµck
Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: My first Notebook, how to care for it.
Replies: 65
Views: 15893

Re: My first Notebook, how to care for it.

The biggest issue is really the hard drive. Since you're still using spinning media, be aware of when it is spinning if you need to move it. Any jerky movements while in operation may damage the disks. Also, never use the "Power saver" power option in windows.
by chµck
Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:58 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Theranos
Replies: 238
Views: 58783

Re: Theranos

"I think that the minute that you have a backup plan, you've admitted that you're not going to succeed." - Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes
by chµck
Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:46 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Intel is up to their dirty tricks.. as usual..
Replies: 78
Views: 12489

Re: Intel is up to their dirty tricks.. as usual..

I'm still pissed at intel for their dirty tricks during the early athlon days. Even as a middle schooler, I could tell that intel was up to no good. There was no way that AMD had such a performance lead and popularity among the enthusiast crowd yet there were almost no AMD machines being sold at big...
by chµck
Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:19 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Ryzen Passmark: Prime and Physics are off, excels at everything else.
Replies: 213
Views: 26168

Re: Ryzen Passmark: Prime and Physics are off, excels at everything else.

Does AMD have plans to go mobile with this architecture?
by chµck
Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:23 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: AMD Gives you Pastrami on RyZEN
Replies: 203
Views: 12706

Re: AMD Gives you Pastrami on RyZEN

just brew it! wrote:
DancinJack wrote:
lol wow.  if ryzen is real, that AMD marketing team needs to be fired.  now.  yesterday.

AMD has a marketing team?

They kept the marketing team and got rid of the good engineers.
by chµck
Sat Oct 29, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: Hot Deals
Topic: PureVPN Halloween Deal: 2 Years in $60
Replies: 10
Views: 3777

Re: PureVPN Halloween Deal: 2 Years in $60

This PureVPN deal actually looks pretty solid. I personally use torguard and like them. They're well established and have been around for years. Support OpenVPN on DDWRT routers too. They have good speed even with encryption on (saturates my wifi card): https://i.imgur.com/7fpeQCr.png $30/yr with co...
by chµck
Tue Oct 18, 2016 1:16 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Understanding Unlocked Phones
Replies: 4
Views: 2589

Re: Understanding Unlocked Phones

Any phone that supports Verizon will be clearly labelled as such.  None of the zenphones support verizon/sprint. The confusion you may have about the GSM phone labeling is that since 2013 or so, all CDMA phones are required to also be GSM (sim card) compatible/unlocked, but may not necessarily suppo...
by chµck
Sun Sep 18, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: General Software
Topic: VLC - The best worst media player?
Replies: 25
Views: 10361

Re: VLC - The best worst media player?

I haven't used VLC in years. It was nice seveal years ago when it was THE alternative to paid software and windows media player.
I've since moved to zoomplayer.  It's a powerful player that I suggest people look into.
by chµck
Wed Aug 31, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Horribly Baked on Thermal Paste
Replies: 50
Views: 5759

Re: Horribly Baked on Thermal Paste

Maybe 91% alcohol is too high a concentration.  Dilute it a little maybe?
I know it seems counter-intuitive.
by chµck
Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:44 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Mobile AMD RX 460 Spotted
Replies: 0
Views: 4363

Mobile AMD RX 460 Spotted

Earlier, TR posted an article about HP refreshing their Omen lineup, but didn't report that among the new laptops was one sporting a mobile RX 460. Desktop: i7-6700k 4.5ghz Mobile: i5-6300HQ 2.8ghz All tests @ 1080p http://cdn.videocardz.com/1/2016/08/HP-Omen-RX-460-Desktop-vs-Mobile-900x506.jpg Sou...
by chµck
Wed Aug 03, 2016 8:37 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Replies: 66
Views: 10907

Re: Windows 10 Anniversary Update

The update broke the integration between microsoft office apps and ChemDraw for me :(
by chµck
Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: General Software
Topic: open office compatible with Microsoft Office 2013 on win 8
Replies: 11
Views: 4420

Re: open office compatible with Microsoft Office 2013 on win

If you have a .edu email account, you can get MS Office 2016 for pretty cheap ($30, I bought it for $17 after tax on sale): http://www.journeyed.com/product/search?qk_srch=MSWAH This is for the full 2016 suite, download to your computer, lifetime license (not a subscription). I've personally bought ...
by chµck
Thu Jul 14, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Are you buying a RX 480?
Replies: 193
Views: 25731

Re: Are you buying a RX 480?

I stopped buying/building desktops a while ago.
I may get the notebook equivalent of the 480 or 470 in the future.
by chµck
Sun Jun 26, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Polaris and Vega Designed in China?
Replies: 34
Views: 6431

Re: Polaris and Vega Designed in China?

http://wccftech.com/amd-vega-10-gpu-milestone/ A bit of a shocker. I though and assumed the Canadian ATI guys were behind AMD's latest. What happened to the 'original' team? And if they're still there, what are they doing? Does AMD outsource all GPU development to China now? How the heck does a bun...
by chµck
Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: headphones recommendations
Replies: 59
Views: 9133

Re: headphones recommendations

I bought the AT M50 new for $105 to replace my HD280 before they became popular. I thought they were overrated and sold them. Got the HFI-780 instead, and now also own the HD650.
by chµck
Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: RX 480 reference cooler dismantled.
Replies: 24
Views: 7744

Re: RX 480 reference cooler dismantled.

at least the VRMs are being cooled
by chµck
Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:47 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: headphones recommendations
Replies: 59
Views: 9133

Re: headphones recommendations

all those sports guys use the sennheiser hd25
great sound, great sound isolation, built ford tough
by chµck
Tue May 24, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: Microphone question
Replies: 20
Views: 8540

Re: Microphone question

Well the diagram is just giving an example of the ideal cardiod microphone setup, given their range of 120 degrees, if setting up for a choir. I agree that your best bet would be to hang the microphones from the ceiling. Depending on how big the stage is, 3-4 should be sufficient to cover the entire...
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