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by roncat
Thu Mar 12, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Coronavirus COVID-19 precautionary measures?
Replies: 639
Views: 92189

Re: Coronavirus COVID-19 precautionary measures?

The isolation strategy is not intended to stop the spread, it is intended to slow it. This was a lesson learned from the 1918 global flu. Philadelphia: Business as usual, even had a public parade at the start of the flu outbreak. All 31 hospitals full by weeks end, morgue is piling bodies in the str...
by roncat
Mon Mar 09, 2020 1:37 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: RAMDISK in BIOS
Replies: 19
Views: 6857

Re: RAMDISK in BIOS

Definitely would make writing a BIOS virus a lot easier. So there's that.

Sorry, Waco is right, this is the dumbest use of RAM ever. If it's not the dumbest, you can see the dumbest from there.
by roncat
Mon Mar 09, 2020 1:21 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: RAMDISK in BIOS
Replies: 19
Views: 6857

Re: RAMDISK in BIOS

The NUC supports 64 GB of RAM. Intel put engineering effort into implementing a RAMDISK in BIOS. What could be the use case? The BIOS supports loading the RAMDiSK from file. Seems to me that they are allowing for the possibility of running the entire OS installation (possibly Linux) from RAM for sc...
by roncat
Tue Mar 03, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: Wifi interference causes
Replies: 10
Views: 4581

Re: Wifi interference causes

I agree with you ........the problem is its a moving target and to prove to my ISP (even though they should, I would have thought be able to pull of stats!!). but They will not visit my house at 18:30 at night or over the weekend...they turn up on a monday mid morning and state there is nothing wro...
by roncat
Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:18 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Wifi interference causes
Replies: 10
Views: 4581

Re: Wifi interference causes

Would upgrading my router make a big difference.........currently have an archer C5 but would pay 200+ to improve say an Archer C9 which is the Latest regards It's possible, but your current router may be fine. The typical "speed test" measures your ISP + modem + router performance. Your ...
by roncat
Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:39 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Wifi interference causes
Replies: 10
Views: 4581

Re: Wifi interference causes

Hmmm...

Appears something else is going on, that it's not just a wireless issue.
by roncat
Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:23 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Wifi interference causes
Replies: 10
Views: 4581

Re: Wifi interference causes

Is your router 802.11n or 802.11ac? Either should be able to do 150Mb easily. Most routers will only scan for congestion on a channel when they start up. They typically will not continually monitor for congestion and dynamically change channels. If congestion on one channel is a problem, powering of...
by roncat
Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:07 am
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: quieten an noisy case for cheap
Replies: 4
Views: 4850

Re: quieten an noisy case for cheap

Flocking tape (felt tape) is your friend.
by roncat
Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:42 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: NVMe vs SATA for *nix swap file
Replies: 22
Views: 7029

Re: NVMe vs SATA for *nix swap file

I would expect NVMe to kill it vs SATA on latency alone, as noted. Bulk transfer is ~3 times faster.

Optane is interesting, as Igor noted... if the swaps really are mostly 4K r/w, optane might open a can of whoop-arse on NVMe, where it can use its major IOPS advantage.
by roncat
Fri Feb 07, 2020 8:43 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: DYMT: Imi's Legacy
Replies: 4962
Views: 476369

Re: DYMT: Imi's Legacy

Like, I get that you're upset about a bug, but the fact that it hasn't been fixed is not evidence of complacency or incompetence on the part of QA & Engineering... I hope you don't work FOR Microsoft. Windows is their core OS, the product which their own tons of software requires to run on. One...
by roncat
Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:41 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: To Lease or too buy an EV
Replies: 701
Views: 80255

Re: To Lease or too buy an EV

Nice summary of financials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMcnhirmcl4 I have a hard disagree on that. Just read the data from the horse's mouth: https://ir.tesla.com/static-files/4c1e92d8-a66c-426a-9599-824200a9fa17 There's no reason to spend 40-minutes on a Youtube video when the raw data is eas...
by roncat
Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:16 am
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Digital display temperature monitor
Replies: 8
Views: 4541

Re: Digital display temperature monitor

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Display-Temperature-Sensor-Controller/dp/B07D81BNWZ Does this have a temperature probe that I stick on the CPU heatsink? The description doesn't say anything about that. I have never used one of these. Alternatively, please recommend something that can display CPU/GPU...
by roncat
Mon Jan 20, 2020 8:21 am
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: X299 Motherboard Recommendation for i9-10900X?
Replies: 3
Views: 3869

Re: X299 Motherboard Recommendation for i9-10900X?

Unfortunately, most people who would give you a good technical answer have left the site.

Something like this https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/WS-X299-PRO-SE/ or one of it's big brothers with 10G LAN ports. Likely run you about $450 US right now.
by roncat
Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: Linux, Unix, and Assorted Madness
Topic: Chrome/Brave on Linux
Replies: 9
Views: 4660

Re: Chrome/Brave on Linux

Runs fine for me once I shut down the background bitcoin miner and stop clicking on every great ad on the page.
by roncat
Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: why can’t i ever finish a game?!?!
Replies: 13
Views: 4263

Re: why can’t i ever finish a game?!?!

Hey, this section is sponsored by EPICGEAR...
by roncat
Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:46 am
Forum: Motherboards, Chipsets, & RAM
Topic: Upgraded RAM from 16 GB to 32 GB and errors occured
Replies: 5
Views: 5484

Re: Upgraded RAM from 16 GB to 32 GB and errors occured

Likely as mentioned, your timings are too tight for 4 sticks. Optimized/best timings for 2 sticks will almost never work for 4. It's why someone trying to squeeze out max memory performance on a two channel system will use a 16gbx2 configuration vs 8x4 to get to 32gb. 8x4 is cheaper, 16x2 is faster,...
by roncat
Thu Jan 02, 2020 2:36 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Lowest TDP video card?
Replies: 10
Views: 5029

Re: Lowest TDP video card?

I'm thinking on converting my old computer into the house server. Specs: i5-2500K Asus P8P67 LE (no onboard Intel graphics) 8GB RAM Radeon 7850 Should I need a video card in it once I'm done setting it up (it'll be either Linux or FreeNAS), and if so, what's a good cheap low-wattage video card to p...
by roncat
Thu Dec 12, 2019 3:04 pm
Forum: Linux, Unix, and Assorted Madness
Topic: Kernel 4.15.0-72, kernel panic on boot, Dell R710 Ubuntu
Replies: 2
Views: 4359

Re: Kernel 4.15.0-72, kernel panic on boot, Dell R710 Ubuntu

I have very limited knowledge here but I'd guess it depends on the point in the boot process the panic occurs... if you don't have a writable filesystem or a network stack there isn't really a way to log anything. Yeah, I'll have to fool around with the tools that drop to an alternate kernel, then ...
by roncat
Thu Dec 12, 2019 2:35 pm
Forum: TR Sports
Topic: NFL 2019
Replies: 200
Views: 40191

Re: NFL 2019

superjawes wrote:

MNF EDIT: The Eagles scored 20 unanswered points in the second half to smother Eli's comeback night.


Eli Manning wanted to win that game so bad... might be the last game of his career, and he want to go out with a winning record. Now he's 116-117...
by roncat
Thu Dec 12, 2019 2:29 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: LED Light for Snowblower
Replies: 63
Views: 10067

Re: LED Light for Snowblower

Kudos for drawing a proper diagram, SS. But ... that would be correct if the converter's output were isolated from the input. Having seen the photos on Amazon, I believe that's not the case. IN- goes directly to OUT-, So in this circuit, the rectifier's (~) and (-) terminals would be shorted. Yes, ...
by roncat
Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:49 am
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: PSU longevity question
Replies: 35
Views: 8530

Re: Putting together a quieter computer

Why is everyone recommending Seasonic? Is it because of the price/performance ratio? I remember reading that EVGA's power supplies provide super clean power so kinda confused why not even a single recommendation for EVGA. Mostly because you can go buy a Seasonic, and get the same/better performance...
by roncat
Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:10 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Putting together a quieter computer
Replies: 42
Views: 9206

Re: Putting together a quieter computer

Thank you for the great suggestions! So I'm pretty much set on: - PSU: Seasonic Platinum 80+ but a question: is 750 W optimal for the above? I don't want to use a PS that's overspecced for the build. Also, I see the one you linked has a big fan: does it pull the air from within the case? I don't pl...
by roncat
Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:12 am
Forum: Linux, Unix, and Assorted Madness
Topic: Kernel 4.15.0-72, kernel panic on boot, Dell R710 Ubuntu
Replies: 2
Views: 4359

Kernel 4.15.0-72, kernel panic on boot, Dell R710 Ubuntu

Had a kernel panic during boot with this release. Ubuntu 18.04, Dell R710, Xeon x5670.

Is there a way to log the stack trace, or is the stack trace saved to a default file location, when the kernel panic occurs early in the boot process?

Thanks.
by roncat
Mon Nov 25, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: Hot Deals
Topic: Amazon Echo Dot for $9
Replies: 6
Views: 11051

Re: Amazon Echo Dot for $9

LOL, it gets a "very creepy" rating...

https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/

Portal wins with "super creepy".
by roncat
Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:11 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Anything to know before I take the Ubiquiti AP plunge?
Replies: 8
Views: 5012

Re: Anything to know before I take the Ubiquiti AP plunge?

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/07/enterprise-wi-fi-at-home-part-two-reflecting-on-almost-three-years-with-pro-gear/?amp=1 That says it all. I like the reliability of my AP but I'm actually ready to move on. I wanted to do more but it's such a time sink to do anything beyond jus...
by roncat
Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:47 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: PC Won't Start - Replaced P/S - What's next?
Replies: 10
Views: 2791

Re: PC Won't Start - Replaced P/S - What's next?

Try the (maybe) easy stuff first... remove and reseat memory, remove the CPU and reseat it. Otherwise, as noted in other posts, a VRM or other key component may have died.
by roncat
Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:04 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: LED Light for Snowblower
Replies: 63
Views: 10067

Re: LED Light for Snowblower

I have a headlamp. But this is much cooler! Also not interested in battery operation, same reason. Lots of great advice so far. Tell me about this voltage regulator..! Could this be a challenge since the strator output voltage has some variability? I like the single larger capacitor from a wiring s...
by roncat
Thu Nov 14, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: LED Light for Snowblower
Replies: 63
Views: 10067

Re: LED Light for Snowblower

superjawes wrote:
Duck tape and a flashlight? No nerds vouching for headlamps?


That headlamp definitely has a high nerd factor. If the flashlight is not redneck enough, back your car into the garage and turn the headlights on. Turn the car off of course, don't be a deadneck.
by roncat
Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: LED Light for Snowblower
Replies: 63
Views: 10067

Re: LED Light for Snowblower

Wanted to post this here since I know there's gerbils knowledgeable enough to confirm. Looking for some parts links to mouser or digikey. I'm putting an LED light on my snowblower. Here's the light I bought. The snowblower generates electricity from a strator inside the flywheel. There's a single [...
by roncat
Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Reinstall W10 or 'Custom'?
Replies: 2
Views: 3666

Re: Reinstall W10 or 'Custom'?

Since you already have Win10 installed, an upgrade will not be an issue. A new install will not get you much.
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