jackm1120

Carlin, yes i am pleased to say that I had success with the Lindy right angle displayport 1.4 adapter. I bought through AV-Connection. https://www.av-connection.com/?PNo=LDY41333
The adapter is successfully driving an ultrawide monitor at 5120x1440@120Hz

Thanks nice find. I just ordered 2. Wish me luck!

no core 2 quad will hold up well against triple a titles

no core 2 quad will hold up well against triple a titles

Here's an update, I grabbed 2 HP NC360T Dual port nics and plugged em into a simple 8 port tp link switch hooked up to my router. My file transfers run at a solid 200-220mb/s over LAN. Simply plug a play. I did no configuration whatsoever.

@jackm1120 Link Aggregation or NIC Teaming or Etherchannel, what ever name people use is not designed for your desired use case. The the video you linked that showed Linus using quad port NICs to increase file transfer speeds was not using Link Aggregation or LACP. What he was using is a specific feature of SMB 3 called SMB Multichannel which is purely designed to speed up file copies between two end points.
 
Also keep in mind Link Aggregation and LACP are not the same thing. Link Aggregation is the grouping of NICs to form a single virtual interface for increased bandwidth. There are two ways to assign and control NICs in a Link Aggregation group, Statically or Dynamically (802.3ad).
Static: Is a quick and easy method and there is no verification of data paths, if the cable is plugged in the NIC is active in the team, get the cabling wrong and you will have a very bad time. Dynamic: 802.3ad or Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) does verification to make sure that for each NIC in the Link Aggregation group is plugged in to a port at the other end that is also in a LACP controlled Link Aggregation group, if not the NIC will not become active. The original design purpose of Link Aggregation was to give increased bandwidth for one-to-many and many-to-many network connections, that being a server and many clients or switch to switch. One-to-one was not an intended use case and due to the design of the protocols etc does not increase the usable bandwidth.
 
When you create a Link Aggregation group there is what is called a hashing algorithm that is used to calculate which NIC in the group to be used for each network packet flowing. There are a number of different hashing methods that exist and not all devices support the same ones. When a network packet enters the switch it looks at the headers and calculates the hash which is used to assign the packet to an outgoing NIC in the team, this will not change if the header information does not change which is why one-to-one connections see no increase in usable bandwidth.
MAC Address hash: Source and Destination MAC Addresses are used to create the hash. This is the most basic method that everything will support. It has the lowest efficiency in distributing load between NICs. IP Address hash: Source and Destination IP Addresses are used to create the hash: This is a better method and has much better efficiency in distributing load between NICs. Not all devices support this method, most computer NICs will but this is considered an advanced feature on switches. UDP/TCP Port hash: Source and Destination UDP/TCP ports are used to create the hash. This is one of the best methods available and has one of the best efficiency in distributing load between NICs and can also give increased bandwidth between a one-to-one connection so long as different ports are used. Two different file copies would get a path each so double the throughput. This is an extremely advanced feature and few switches support this and any that do costs significant amounts, most Intel Server NICs support this. The methods above are the standard hashing methods used in networking, there are others but they are proprietary and require special drivers or are inbuilt in to the OS such as Linux or Server 2012 R2.
 
Linux has the following methods:
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link_aggregation#Driver_modes
 
Server 2012 R2 new Dynamic mode is functionally the same as balance-tlb.
 
Basically to sum it up:
Link Aggregation: Designed for servers and switches, does not increase bandwidth between individual computers. SMB 3 Multichannel: Designed to speed up file copies, and only file copies, between computers. Does not work on any other kind of network traffic. Hope this is helpful. This particular topic is actually quite complex and the more you dig in to it the more complex it gets, I have left plenty of stuff out and abbreviated some of the information so you will find exceptions to things I have mentioned etc.

Its habitual. People who use macs are generally used to things a certain way, and the same goes for windows. I use windows because i was raised on it, and i have an Iphone because thats the mobile platform i was raised on aswell, despite the fact that the 6s cost me almost a grand and the layout sucks, i just like having ios and imessage because its something i know, not that its better.

so in conclusion, when were watching your watching a blueray movie on a 1080p monitor/tv its really 1920x800? and claiming movies that are shot in anamorphic surround are 1080p simply for marketing/keeping it easy

I will take building and tourbleshooting and RMAing over going to an apple store and being talked to like im some idiot by an actually idiot.

save your money and buy a used hp folio 9470m for 300$.  then take your extra money and buy 16gb of ram for it (which it supports), an ssd if it dosnt come with one and also the secondary battery,  Its my choice in a laptop because its cheap, very easy to take apart, upgrade, repair ect.  It features a backlit keyboard and is very similar to the layout of a macbook.  Also with the extended battery pack it never dies.  I played 6 hours of RE5 on it before reaching 20% battery.

No, the way with consoles is the hardware goes to the lowest bidder, in this case it was AMD. Think about it, it was a desperate play for AMD in their time on ongoing crisis.

I don't think people want a phone that isn't a phone....that's what tablets are for. I hated the days when I had to carry a phone and ipod, and I think most people will agree with me.

I am looking to build a PC for gaming but I am unsure whether or not o should use water cooling for my build. I have heard other youtubers say that water cooling can increase the life of your PC so I thought that maybe water cooling would be better for mine... If I am using an Intel i7-4790k quad-core processor, is it worth using a water cooling system to improve the life of my PC? Just looking for suggestions and general opinions on water cooling in general. Also, I don't plan to overclock my CPU, if that changes anybody's opinion. Thanks in advance!

Try disabling Intel Vdroop, and the integrated graphics.  You are most likely hitting your limit due to temps, chips are more stable and overclock better at lower temps.  I would consider a better cooling solution such as a custom loop with more radiators and higher rpm fans.  Also you may have simply gotten unlucky with your cpu and it dosnt happen to overclock very well.  I had a bad overclocking 2011 chip that I "broke" and RMAed it and got a better one.  (not saying you should do that....its just what I did) as Intel has a no questions asked 3 year warranty that u can do online.

Hi everyone,
Im currently attempting my own "whole room water cooling project" and was wondering if anyone knows what I should put in my loop to prevent freezing.  Specifically antifreeze? Vodka? isopropyl Alcohol? Wiper fluid? I just would like something that wont damage my loop over time.  I live in Chicago and its well below freezing right now and will be for the next 3-4 months.  I plan to mount 2 quad rads outside that are part brass part copper.  Any advice would be appreciated.
 
I live with my brother and we have so many LAN parties ive built 5 rigs over the years so it does get very hot when I have people over gaming. 
 
My RIg: 2x GTX 980s
Brothers 2x TItan Blacks
Rig 3: 3x GTX 780s
Rig 4: 3x GTX 580s
Rig 5: 4x GTX 480s
 
Everything is currently water cooled inside the house except the rigs with the 580s and 480s, which are strictly on air.   I have already purchased waterblocks for them but have not installed them yet.  Im planning on just water cooling the 2 low end rigs with the outdoor mounted radiators for before I hook up all the computers to the outdoor loop.  By then I will have added some more radiators by then tho.
 
Any advice would be much appreciated,
 
Thanks!

Hi everyone,
Im currently attempting my own "whole room water cooling project" and was wondering if anyone knows what I should put in my loop to prevent freezing.  Specifically antifreeze? Vodka? isopropyl Alcohol? Wiper fluid? I just would like something that wont damage my loop over time.  I live in Chicago and its well below freezing right now and will be for the next 3-4 months.  I plan to mount 2 quad rads outside that are part brass part copper.  Any advice would be appreciated.
 
I live with my brother and we have so many LAN parties ive built 5 rigs over the years so it does get very hot when I have people over gaming. 
 
My RIg: 2x GTX 980s
Brothers 2x TItan Blacks
Rig 3: 3x GTX 780s
Rig 4: 3x GTX 580s
Rig 5: 4x GTX 480s
 
Everything is currently water cooled inside the house except the rigs with the 580s and 480s, which are strictly on air.   I have already purchased waterblocks for them but have not installed them yet.  Im planning on just water cooling the 2 low end rigs with the outdoor mounted radiators for before I hook up all the computers to the outdoor loop.  By then I will have added some more radiators by then tho.
 
Any advice would be much appreciated,
 
Thanks!

Hi everyone,
Im currently attempting my own "whole room water cooling project" and was wondering if anyone knows what I should put in my loop to prevent freezing.  Specifically antifreeze? Vodka? isopropyl Alcohol? Wiper fluid? I just would like something that wont damage my loop over time.  I live in Chicago and its well below freezing right now and will be for the next 3-4 months.  I plan to mount 2 quad rads outside that are part brass part copper.  Any advice would be appreciated.
 
I live with my brother and we have so many LAN parties ive built 5 rigs over the years so it does get very hot when I have people over gaming. 
 
My RIg: 2x GTX 980s
Brothers 2x TItan Blacks
Rig 3: 3x GTX 780s
Rig 4: 3x GTX 580s
Rig 5: 4x GTX 480s
 
Everything is currently water cooled inside the house except the rigs with the 580s and 480s, which are strictly on air.   I have already purchased waterblocks for them but have not installed them yet.  Im planning on just water cooling the 2 low end rigs with the outdoor mounted radiators for before I hook up all the computers to the outdoor loop.  By then I will have added some more radiators by then tho.
 
Any advice would be much appreciated,
 
Thanks!

Hi everyone,
Im currently attempting my own "whole room water cooling project" and was wondering if anyone knows what I should put in my loop to prevent freezing.  Specifically antifreeze? Vodka? isopropyl Alcohol? Wiper fluid? I just would like something that wont damage my loop over time.  I live in Chicago and its well below freezing right now and will be for the next 3-4 months.  I plan to mount 2 quad rads outside that are part brass part copper.  Any advice would be appreciated.
 
I live with my brother and we have so many LAN parties ive built 5 rigs over the years so it does get very hot when I have people over gaming. 
 
My RIg: 2x GTX 980s
Brothers 2x TItan Blacks
Rig 3: 3x GTX 780s
Rig 4: 3x GTX 580s
Rig 5: 4x GTX 480s
 
Everything is currently water cooled inside the house except the rigs with the 580s and 480s, which are strictly on air.   I have already purchased waterblocks for them but have not installed them yet.  Im planning on just water cooling the 2 low end rigs with the outdoor mounted radiators for before I hook up all the computers to the outdoor loop.  By then I will have added some more radiators by then tho.
 
Any advice would be much appreciated,
 
Thanks!

Hi everyone,
Im currently attempting my own "whole room water cooling project" and was wondering if anyone knows what I should put in my loop to prevent freezing.  Specifically antifreeze? Vodka? isopropyl Alcohol? Wiper fluid? I just would like something that wont damage my loop over time.  I live in Chicago and its well below freezing right now and will be for the next 3-4 months.  I plan to mount 2 quad rads outside that are part brass part copper.  Any advice would be appreciated.
 
I live with my brother and we have so many LAN parties ive built 5 rigs over the years so it does get very hot when I have people over gaming. 
 
My RIg: 2x GTX 980s
Brothers 2x TItan Blacks
Rig 3: 3x GTX 780s
Rig 4: 3x GTX 580s
Rig 5: 4x GTX 480s
 
Everything is currently water cooled inside the house except the rigs with the 580s and 480s, which are strictly on air.   I have already purchased waterblocks for them but have not installed them yet.  Im planning on just water cooling the 2 low end rigs with the outdoor mounted radiators for before I hook up all the computers to the outdoor loop.  By then I will have added some more radiators by then tho.
 
Any advice would be much appreciated,
 
Thanks!

You do know that you would get the same OC features from a non-reference 980 right? You may also get better OCing ability. 3x780s is just beastly especially if you have them on water and with a custom BIOS. 
 
I myself am waiting to see what is the cost of the or if there will be a 980/970 Ti with more than 4GB Vram to know if to get one or an SLI setup as i don't find higher SLI configurations are worth the cost.

Reference 980 but at that price you would be mad or on of those rich people who must have it....now!

Hello linustechtips world . I have this custom gaming rig and im looking to different upgrade suggestions like the mid range budegt, the high budget range, and maybe the ultra high budget rang. Making the High and Ultra high being a build changing to intel. This are my specs:
 
CPU: AMD FX-6100 Six Cores 3.3 GHz
 
MotherBoard: Asus M5A99X Evo
 
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 2GB
 
HardDrive: Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB
 
PSU: Kentek 1050W
 
RAM: DDR3 3x4GB
 
Case: Cooler Master CM690 II
 
Monitor: ViewSonic  VX2450 24" Widescreen LED 
 
Im looking to add an SSD so id like to know which one would be good and im also thinking of making the big leap to add liquid cooling and maybe overclock.