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by iamajai
Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: SSI - Solid State Impatience
Replies: 56
Views: 8878

Re: SSI - Solid State Impatience

Intel's SSD Toolbox recommends keeping Superfetch off, even on a SSD/HDD setup. I keep it off. I'd only keep it on if the boot drive was the HDD.


What would be the logic of keeping Superfetch off even for a full SSD setup? Wouldn't a RAM cache still be faster than an SSD?
by iamajai
Tue Apr 14, 2015 2:02 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: SSI - Solid State Impatience
Replies: 56
Views: 8878

Re: SSI - Solid State Impatience

What are people's opinions of leaving Superfetch on/off and using alternative RAM cachings (Samsung RAPID etc...)? I would assume you should only run either Superfetch or RAPID, but not both at the same time.
by iamajai
Tue Apr 07, 2015 12:10 am
Forum: Storage
Topic: SSD vs. HDD in a netbook
Replies: 32
Views: 11437

Re: SSD vs. HDD in a netbook

Last week I just upgraded my Acer AO-521 with an AMD K125 processor to an SSD from the stock 5400rpm HDD. I went ahead and purchased a Samsung 850 EVO with the vision that one day it would be passed on to my desktop. This upgrade was done as my HDD had reached end of life. To be honest for the use t...
by iamajai
Fri Jan 30, 2015 7:27 pm
Forum: Linux, Unix, and Assorted Madness
Topic: ubuntu 14.04 + Acer C720 Chromebook
Replies: 17
Views: 14372

Re: ubuntu 14.04 + Acer C720 Chromebook

To continue this discussion from my thread in the laptop section: Is it possible to put a a 64GB SD card in the card reader and have all my Plex video files there? Would be cheaper for me than sourcing an M2 drive as they are currently all >$120 here locally. I wonder if transfer rate would be an is...
by iamajai
Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:47 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Netbook replacement = Chromebook?
Replies: 10
Views: 3627

Re: Netbook replacement = Chromebook?

It's not HTML5 that's slowed down YouTube, but rather that the video bitrates have been increasing and codecs have been changing. Many videos are now encoded with AVC or VP9, the latter of which is not hardware accelerated by most (if not all) cards, except maybe the GTX 960 and supposedly certain ...
by iamajai
Fri Jan 30, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Netbook replacement = Chromebook?
Replies: 10
Views: 3627

Netbook replacement = Chromebook?

I'm still using my Acer AO521 which was an oddball netbook with an AMD K125 instead of the ubiquitous Atom and it's served me well. I mainly use it for general browsing, Youtube, and also as the Plex server for my home. Plex transcoding performance is woefully inadequate and I've found Youtube perfo...
by iamajai
Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Microsoft Windows 10 Gratis Upgrade Plans
Replies: 48
Views: 8214

Re: Microsoft Windows 10 Gratis Upgrade Plans

Anyone have an idea what the chances of being able to upgrade from a 32-bit Windows 7 version to a 64-bit Windows 10 version would be? Would love to make full use of my 4GB.
by iamajai
Wed Jan 28, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: W10 task manager clocks
Replies: 5
Views: 1781

Re: W10 task manager clocks

Sounds like maybe it is showing a running average, as the CPU shifts between different clock speeds in response to load? Possibly, but the behaviour I've seen looks more like a linear scaling of the max to min CPU frequency range with utilization. What is the point of showing a non-real CPU frequen...
by iamajai
Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:34 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: W10 task manager clocks
Replies: 5
Views: 1781

Re: W10 task manager clocks

I've noticed that the W10 task manager scales clock speed with real time utilization percentage so it gives the impression of fully variable clock speeds instead of discrete steps.
by iamajai
Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:30 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Microsoft Windows 10 Gratis Upgrade Plans
Replies: 48
Views: 8214

Re: Microsoft Windows 10 Gratis Upgrade Plans

All I'm hoping for is that they allow Windows 7 Starter to upgrade to a normal, non restricted version of Windows 10. I've upgraded using Windows Update to the Windows 10 Preview just to rid myself of the silly 2GB RAM limit.
by iamajai
Wed Jan 26, 2011 1:01 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Enter our MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti giveaway here
Replies: 1004
Views: 71950

Re: Enter our MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti giveaway here

Please sign me up...picking me as a winner wouldn't be bad as well... :)
by iamajai
Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Problem with new EVGA GTS250
Replies: 8
Views: 2376

Re: Problem with new EVGA GTS250

I tried resetting the BIOS again after upgrading it to the latest version. Checked the SLI paddle (it hadn't moved) and made sure everything was seated correctly and still got nothing from the GTS250. It's interesting to note that with the new BIOS I still got the long-short-short-short beep, but XP...
by iamajai
Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:29 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Problem with new EVGA GTS250
Replies: 8
Views: 2376

Re: Problem with new EVGA GTS250

Well...I did a BIOS update, no luck with the card still. Some Googling turned up several other cases of people have the same issue with their P5N-E SLI motherboard and newer graphics cards not working. I'm starting to think a new MB is the only option. Either that or eating the re-stocking charge.
by iamajai
Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:01 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Problem with new EVGA GTS250
Replies: 8
Views: 2376

Re: Problem with new EVGA GTS250

Hi Jigar,

I took it back to the store I purchased it from and they got it working first time in another system so clearly there's something wrong with mine. I'm at a bit of a loss to explain what that could be though.
by iamajai
Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Problem with new EVGA GTS250
Replies: 8
Views: 2376

Problem with new EVGA GTS250

So I purchased a new GTS250 to replace my struggling 7900GS yesterday. It uses a single 6-pin auxiliary connector just like the 7900GS did. Pulled the 7900GS from the PCI-Express slot and put in the GTS250, plugged it in and tried to boot. I get no post message and a long-short-short-short beep sequ...
by iamajai
Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: UnitedGerbilNation's drive to the Top
Replies: 3478
Views: 616100

Re: UnitedGerbilNation's drive to the Top

Is this a better deal? $59.99 if you include the rebate. http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=51315&vpn=VN240GT-MD1G&manufacture=MSI/MicroStar&promoid=1115 Graphics Engine GeForce GT 240 Bus Standard PCI Express x16 2.0 Memory Type DDR3 Memory Size(MB) 1024 Memory Interface 128bits Cor...
by iamajai
Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: UnitedGerbilNation's drive to the Top
Replies: 3478
Views: 616100

Re: UnitedGerbilNation's drive to the Top

The might Gerbil Jedidiah is set to pass me today. He's accomplished in 1 month what it's taken me 5 years to get to. Got to get me some GPU lovin...
by iamajai
Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:01 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Intermittent Freezing Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1613

Re: Intermittent Freezing Problem

Try doing a memtest on your RAM. I had a similar issue a year ago, turned out the my second stick of RAM had a fault.
by iamajai
Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Itty-bitty HTPC
Replies: 14
Views: 4284

Re: Itty-bitty HTPC

Wow...that's an impressive build for the money...I was looking at Dell Zino HD's for the same price, but this seems like a huge step up in performance for the same price. The cost of the OS is the main sticking point.
by iamajai
Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:49 am
Forum: SFF Station
Topic: HTPC on a budget - Dell Zino HD Best Choice?
Replies: 6
Views: 6927

Re: HTPC on a budget - Dell Zino HD Best Choice?

Ubergerbil: Sounds like you have the dual core Zino...do you think the single core will adequately run flash video at 1080P?
by iamajai
Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:46 am
Forum: SFF Station
Topic: HTPC on a budget - Dell Zino HD Best Choice?
Replies: 6
Views: 6927

HTPC on a budget - Dell Zino HD Best Choice?

We're moving to a new home in a month and are going to try to leave Cable TV behind. Looking for 2 HTPCs: one for the master bedroom and one for the family room. Is the Dell Zino HD the most economical option? We are looking in that $300-$400 CAD price range and besides the Atom based options, this ...
by iamajai
Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: Linux, Unix, and Assorted Madness
Topic: Chrome for Linux
Replies: 30
Views: 6754

Re: Chrome for Linux

I've been using it for months now on the Xubuntu installation on my eeePC 700. I must say it works great, no complaints and I enjoy the reduced screen space usage by the UI compared to Opera or Firefox.
by iamajai
Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:51 am
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: New single core WU, p10000
Replies: 4
Views: 3566

Re: New single core WU, p10000

I found that the p10000 work units are not worth it. I turned off Advanced Methods to get the normal work units like the 6318 series which are worth more...
by iamajai
Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:49 am
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: Don't call it a comeback...
Replies: 20
Views: 5426

Re: Don't call it a comeback...

Wow...what's behind that massive output?
by iamajai
Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: Front fan placement question
Replies: 5
Views: 3800

Re: Front fan placement question

I would vote for putting the fan in the lower position which has less airflow impedance and a clear shot at your graphics card. Hard drives can usually live with some incidental airflow around them and don't really need direct airflow. As you've said, the 4850's run notoriously hot and any cool air ...
by iamajai
Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Future Tech: Sustained Power
Replies: 30
Views: 3018

Re: Future Tech: Sustained Power

A thousand gerbils, powered by cheese.
by iamajai
Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:12 am
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: TV Tuner, Easy on the Budget
Replies: 6
Views: 2312

Re: TV Tuner, Easy on the Budget

Thanks for the suggestion FF. The Happauge 150 was one of the units that seemed like a reasonable solution. I'd like to ditch cable, but will need to do some more research into seeing what's available over the air. I'm in Richmond, a suburb south of Vancouver B.C. We are big Food Network fans and my...
by iamajai
Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: TV Tuner, Easy on the Budget
Replies: 6
Views: 2312

TV Tuner, Easy on the Budget

My primary desktop is being repurposed from my gaming/web computer to a family TV/casual web surfing computer. Having two babies does that to your life, but that's altogether another topic. I'll be moving everything, including my LCD monitor downstairs to the dining room. It's a small room so the 20...
by iamajai
Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: upgrade question
Replies: 7
Views: 1580

Re: upgrade question

If you're gaming, I vote no. Just overclock your e8400 a bit if you get the itch for some more speed.

If you're encoding, compiling, video/photo editing anything else that uses more cores effectively then go ahead.
by iamajai
Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Upcoming PC - your thoughts please
Replies: 17
Views: 8310

Re: Upcoming PC - your thoughts please

No real warts I can see.

I'd be tempted to recommend a Corsair HX520W to save a bit of cash and get the modular cables.
Also, is there a good reason you're going with Vista Ultimate rather than Home Premium? Save a bit of cash there too.
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