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    Ceatra got a reaction from WhitetailAni in Experiences with non-techies   
    My parents are always like:
     
    "Why do you need such an expensive PC?"
     
    and I'm like:
     
    "Because my laptop is so bad, and games run like shit"
     
    and they answer:
     
    "PC's aren't for gaming..."
     
     

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    Ceatra reacted to STRMfrmXMN in PSU Tier List [OLD]   
    Credit to @Starelementpokeand @Energycore for helping out with this long-awaited refresh of the old PSU tier list by Aniallation (who previously went several months without logging in), leaving the old list in need of help. This is simply an update of the list that was flawed in creation by the PCMR subreddit and in dire need of a refresh.
     
    This list is subject to change as new PSUs come out on a regular basis and standards may change or issues with units on the list may develop. A list of PSUs awaiting a tier on this list is at the bottom.
     
    Tier 1 - Best
    Aerocool - Project 7 Antec - High Current Pro, High Current Platinum be Quiet! - Dark Power Pro P10, Dark Power Pro 11, Straight Power 11 Bitfenix - Whisper Cooler Master - V-series (modular, not to be confused with the VSM), MasterWatt Maker Corsair - AX, AXi, HXi, RMi, RMx, SF, grey-label HX (2017), 2017 TXM greater than 650W Enermax - Platimax, Platimax Digifanless EVGA - G2, P2, PS, T2, 1000G1, 850W and above GS FSP - Aurum PT Gigabyte -  Aorus AP850GM LEPA - G1600 NZXT Hale90V2 Seasonic - X, Platinum, Snow Silent, all Fanless units, Prime (all series) Sentey - Platinum Power, Golden Steel Power Silverstone - Nightjar Super Flower - Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium, Leadex II Thermaltake - 1250D-T RGB, Toughpower Grand/RGB 1200W XFX - Pro Gold, Pro Black, XTS Tier 2
    Antec - EDGE, TruePower Classic, EarthWatts Gold Pro Azza - Platinum be Quiet! - Pure Power 10 400W or greater Bitfenix - Formula Gold Cooler Master - VSM-series (semi-modular) Corsair - Most RM variants, HX (old), 550W/650W 2017 TXM, Vengeance Enermax - Digifanless, RG, GX EVGA - GQ, B2, 550W and 650W GS, GD, G3, G1+ (not to be confused with the G1) Fractal Design - Edison M, Tesla R2 650W/1000W, Newton R3 FSP - Hydro G, Dagger SFX Gigabyte - XP1200M Kolink - Continuum NZXT - Hale82 N higher-wattage versions Riotoro - Enigma Rosewill - Quark, Fortress, Capstone Seasonic - S12G, G-series/SSRM, M12II 750W/850W, Focus Plus Gold/Platinum, Focus Gold Sentey - Solid Power SS Silverstone - Strider Platinum Super Flower - Golden Green, Leadex Silver Thermaltake - Toughpower Grand/RGB, Toughpower Grand Platinum, Toughpower DPS Platinum XFX -  Pro XXX, XTR, TS Gold Tier 3
    Antec - Neo ECO II be Quiet! - Straight Power E10 Bitfenix - Fury  Cooler Master - MasterWatt Corsair - 2017 "Grey unit" CXM***, CSM, some RM variants, 2017 CX - 450W CX have one PCIe connection Cougar - GX-S Deepcool - DQ-ST Enermax -  Enermax Revolution SFX 650W*** EVGA -  BQ 750W and up Fractal Design - Tesla R2, Integra M FSP - Hydro X, Aurum CM, Aurum Pro Lian Li - SFX-L LEPA - G600 NZXT - Hale82 N lower-wattage units OCZ - ZX PC Power & Cooling - Silencer Mk III, Turbo Cool Riotoro - Onyx Rosewill - Lightning, Silent Night, Tachyon, Photon Silverstone - Gold Evolution, Strider Gold, SX650/700/800 SFX, Strider Titanium Super Flower - Platinum King Thermaltake - DPS Gold/RGB, London, BlueEvo 2.0, Smart Pro RGB, Smart series >= 750W Vivo - 24K 650W XFX - Core > 650W, ProSeries Bronze >650W Zalman - EBT Tier 4
    Antec - EarthWatts/EA Green, Earthwatts Platinum, High Current Gamer, Neo Eco  be Quiet! - Power Zone, Pure Power L9, Straight Power E9, Pure Power L8 Corsair - Old CXM "Green unit" variants, Rev. 3 "Green unit" variants, GS-series Cooler Master - GM, GX Storm, MWE Cougar - LX Enermax - Revolution X't EVGA - BQ under 750W, NEX Gold, B3 Fractal Design - Tesla R2 500W Inwin - Classic Series PowerSpec - PSX GFM Rosewill - Capstone G Seasonic - SS, SSP, S12II/M12II, ECO 430W Silverstone - Strider Plus, Gold SFX Thermaltake - Toughpower Gold, Paris XFX - TS Bronze Tier 5
    Antec - Basiq VP-F, Basiq BP be Quiet! - Pure Power 10 under 400W. Corsair - Rev. 2 CX "Green unit" variants, VS "grey units" Enermax - NaXn 82+ EVGA - 450B/500B/600B/700B, NEX-B OCZ - ZT, ModXStream Rosewill - Glacier Silverstone - Bronze SFX XFX - XT Tier 6
    Antec - Basiq VP Bitfenix - BPA Cooler Master - B2 Corsair - VS "orange units" EVGA - 430W/500W/600W 80 PLUS units FSP - Raider Silver Fractal Design - Integra R2 LEPA - MX-F1 NZXT - Hale82 V2 OCZ - Fatal1ty Rosewill - Hive, ARC (M) Silverstone - Strider Essential Thermaltake - LitePower, ToughPower, Smart series < 750W Zalman - GS/GT Tier 7 - Worst
    Cooler Master - Elite series EVGA - 400W non-80 PLUS certified FSP - Hexa Thermaltake - TR2 These are all crap  
    Currently awaiting more info
     
    Some things on this list may not be perfect. Let me know if you believe a PSU is undeserving of its spot on here and provide links to back up your claim and it may be moved. 
     
    Some helpful links:
     
    How Many Watts Do I Need? - How much power will you need for your system? This guide helps you get a PSU that has more than adequate wattage for you.
    80 PLUS Efficiency and What It Really Means - general guide to 80 PLUS efficiency and what it entails. Currently pinned on the Cases & Power Supplies subforum.
     

     
    Ask any questions below! 
     
    How do you even grade these things? ***
    But I don't like Tier Lists!!!!111!!!!
     
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    Ceatra got a reaction from NMS in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
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    Ceatra got a reaction from beanhubbleday in Illuminati CONFIRMED!   
    Hello m9s today ive came 2 a conclusion that Gabe Newell is Illuminati. And here it's why:
     
    Gabe Newell was born on the 3/11/1962
     
    3+11+1962 is 1976
     
    1976-1973 is 3
     
    Illuminati has 3 sides
     
    Gabe Newell has 2 eyes 
     
    Illuminati has 1 eye
     
    but if you make 2-1 it gives you 1
     
    see how the facts come together
     
    You still not convinced?
     
    His most famous games where Half-Life 1 and 2
     
    Illuminati has 1 eyes if you make Half-Life 1 + Half-Life 2 it gives you half-life 3
     
    See Half-life 2 is made out of 3 parts
     
    illuminati has 3 sides
     
    now it's official
     
    Gabe Newell Confirmed 
     
    Illuminati confirmed
     
    Half-Life 3 Confirmed
     
     
      OK... Now it's time to make your own "Illuminati Confirmed" or "Half-Life 3 confirmed" story...
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    Ceatra reacted to themctipers in Experiences with non-techies   
    What's a case?



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    Ceatra reacted to wzaza in Experiences with non-techies   
    Okay, so a while ago now one of the missus friends came around for a music sesh (guitar etc) and left their phone sitting near mine sitting on charge. 
    When I went to grab mine their phone went off with a "less than 10% battery remaining" warning and thought since it's the same charger I'd plug theirs in so it wouldn't die on them and didn't think anything more of it.
    A couple days later I find out that they've been spreading gossip around (small community, everyone knows everyone) that I hacked their phone, downloaded all their photos and put viruses on it... through a 240v AC socket.
     
    And I'm just sitting here like-

  7. Agree
    Ceatra reacted to mishmosh21 in Experiences with non-techies   
    Apple bought the technology from Xerox. So...Yeah no 
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    Ceatra reacted to TVwazhere in As a former repair tech, WHY do people still perpetuate this Rice nonsense?   
    https://www.gazelle.com/thehorn/2014/05/06/gazelles-guide-water-damage-truth-rice-galaxy-everything/ (first article I found on google)
     
    I'll be honest. I always thought putting in rice helped a lot. Though if anyone asks, I tell them it's because Asians come at night and repair the phone like the tooth fairy lol.
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    Ceatra reacted to kaiju_wars in Experiences with non-techies   
    Man, this weekend has been my time for people who don't know what they're talking about.
    This time from a co-worker... at my job at The Computer Store.
     
    We were looking at some work computers, and he's messing around on the desktop with one and goes, "this one doesn't have a GPU."
    I was like, "yeah it does."
    "No it doesn't."
    "BOI, you wouldn't be able to see anything on the screen if there wasn't a GPU."
    "No, it says it only has Intel HD graphics."
    "That's an integrated GPU, still a GPU."
    "Okay, a real GPU."
    It is a real GPU!  Bitch ain't from Narnia or some shit."
     
    He's 18, and when I was building the super budget build (if anyone remembers that) he told me I should just buy a brand new 1080 for it, cause that's what he'd do.  I said if he gave me the money I would.  Then I asked him what part of budget does he not understand.
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    Ceatra reacted to Techstorm970 in Experiences with non-techies   
    OMG you guys will love this one...  
     
    So I bought Undertale for my girlfriend as a gift on Steam.  She authenticated it, but hasn't been able to play it yet.  Last night, she told me that she couldn't find it in her Steam library.  Then we had this conversation today:
     
    Me: "Hey...did you download the Steam app yet?"
    Her: "No, I didn't realize that was a thing."
     
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    Ceatra got a reaction from Roll_Like_Rollo in Experiences with non-techies   
    A boy told me to buy a PS4 instead of an PC... I was like
    [insert meme here]
    Oh... He also told me he could get a better and cheaper PC... From Asus... 2000€ a 770 a i7-4770 a 60GB SSD some cheapo HDD, a Unknown brand 80+ Bronze PSU... Yes... Thats way much better than the on I want...
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    Ceatra reacted to OpTic_Sava3ge in Experiences with non-techies   
    I was talkin' bout' tech stuff and this boi came up to me and said "Do you have the new AMD core I7". I was like what the heck inside.
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    Ceatra reacted to ProjectBox153 in Experiences with non-techies   
    You haven't heard of the new Core i9 A7? It's got 43 cores and 12 threads!
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    Ceatra reacted to PCn00b3000 in Experiences with non-techies   
    My grandma recently found out that both my dad and I have pretty decent knowledge on why a computer slows down, gets unstable or just outright stops working, so she asked if I can help revitalize her 11 year old PC. Fitted with an Athlon processor, a whopping 930MB of RAM (lolz), a stock cooler and interior caked with dust and animal hair, and so on. Before I came over to completely revamp her system (maybe 2-3 years earlier), my dad did his best to warn her about malicious websites, scams and harmful programs along with how to avoid them. He wrote it down for her, but apparently that wasn't enough.
     
    I knew she had every "Free" and "PC-speedup" extension or program compatible with Windows XP, but I couldn't be prepared for the tragedy I was about to witness. I opened Internet Explorer, and it defaulted to Google.... I couldn't see the webpage. Why?..
     
    Because their was a 10-layer pile of freaking taskbars lining past the browser window. The programs I used deleted around 840 random programs, and when it sped up a little, I did a fresh install of Windows. Lets hope she's learned a little THIS time around. I love my grandma, but holy s**t
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    Ceatra reacted to Revan654 in [Build Log] Project Ice Dragon - CaseLabs SM8 | Z170 WaterCooled | i7 6700K | GTX 1080 | 4K   
    Theirs not much to it yet, Since I'm still waiting on the fittings, radiator and res/pump.
     






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    Ceatra reacted to ADmodz in AIR480   
    Hi all,I'm ADmodz.
    This is my latest project,sponsored by Corsair,Scan Computers,Alphacool,Intel,Asus ,
    I've taken 2 corsair Carbide Air 240 cases and made them into 1.
    System specs:-
    X99 platform
    Motherboard:- Asus ROG Strix x99 gaming 
    CPU :- Intel i7-6800k
    GPU:- Nvidia GTX1080 TI SLI
    Memory :- 16 gig corsair Dominator Platinum 3000mhz
    M.2 :- corsair Force MP500 480 gig
    SSD:- 2 x 480 gig corsair Nuetron XTI
    FANS :- 6 x corsair HD120
    PSU:- corsair RM1000i
    Watercooling:-
    CPU BLOCK:- EK Supremacy x99
    Gpu blocks :- 
    RADS:- 2 x EK Coolstream XE 240
    PUMPS :- 2 x EK-XTOP Revo D5 PWM - Plexi 
    RES:- 2 x EK-RES X3 250
    Hardline tubing:- Alphacool Eiszapfen 13mm chrome 
    Well I've got the cases stripped down and time to start chopping them up.
    I'll start with the front and side windows,and the bottom side vents.

     









    That's it now for a couple of days,got to get a clients build done.catch you all soon.
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    Ceatra got a reaction from DocSwag in Experiences with non-techies   
    I hate that, like, you reccomend a PC they buy it and weeks later come complaining that it is slow.... OF COURSE IT IS, YOU CLICK ON ALL THESE DAMN "DOWNLOD" BUTTONS, YOU SAVE EVERYTHING ON THE DESKTOP, YOU JUST CLICK "NEXT" ON THESE SOFTONIC INSTALLERS.... GEEZ!
     
    /rant
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    Ceatra got a reaction from DocSwag in Experiences with non-techies   
    SMARTPHONES:
    When a techie uses them for the 1st time:
    In 2 minutes knows everything...
    When a non-techie uses them for the 1st time:
    A week later doesn't even knows half about it... Then you grab there phone and show them stuff and they're like:

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    Ceatra got a reaction from DocSwag in Experiences with non-techies   
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    Ceatra got a reaction from JoaoPRSousa in Portuguese (and portuguese-brazilian) talk   
    @ToxicPT http://www.alientech.pt/index.php?cPath=180_19_23_407
    http://moddingworld.pt/loja/index.php?id_category=1568&controller=category&p=24
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    Ceatra reacted to Omon_Ra in BlackBerry Priv: Initial Review   
    Disclaimer: I am a long-time BlackBerry user, since 2006 or so (see pic below). This is my first smartphone that is not a BBOS. I have some experience with Android, I have it dual-booting on my HP TouchPad (I also seem to have a penchant for doomed/failed tech devices) though I rarely use it. I've only spent about 24 hours with the Priv so far now, I will update after a week or so. Apologies for the mediocre photography, I don't have great lighting indoors, and outside is covered in pollen. The pics may get updated, and I'll add pics taken with the Priv later as well.
     
     
    The BlackBerry Priv. A lot of yall probably didn't even know BlackBerry was still in the hardware business, and by their last several years of smartphone releases, it seems like they themselves didn't know they were in the hardware business. Finally, BlackBerry have released a device that can keep up with the rest of the pack. Currently the Priv is running Android Lollipop, but Marshmallow should be coming end of April/early March. Before I get into the details, specs:
     
    SPECS:
    Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (msm8892)
    Dimensions: Height - 147mm/5.79in (184mm/7.24in open); Width - 77.2mm/3.04in; Thickness - 9.4mm/0.37
    Weight: 6.77oz
    Screen: 5.43in, 2560x1440, 540PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    Battery: 3410mAh (non-removable)
    OS: Android Lollipop
    Storage: 32GB on-board, up to 2TB microSD card support
    Camera: Schneider-Kreuznach certified, f2.2, 18MP rear; 2MP fixed-focus, f2.8 front
     
     
    HARDWARE:
    The single most identifiable part of any BlackBerry smartphone is the keyboard. It's what has kept me with the brand for as long as I have. The slide-out keyboard on the Priv is an adjustment, like anytime I got a new BlackBerry, but the fact it's crammed into a slider that looks no bigger than a typical Android slab is quite frankly a bit mind boggling. The thinness of the keyboard part when it is open at first felt a little concerning, but it strangely feels more secure when you're typing and all 7.24 inches are extended (hehe). They have added the touch-sensitivity to the keyboard, making the whole thing a giant trackpad; great for scrolling without putting a hand on the screen, selecting text, etc. The slider mechanism is very smooth with enough resistance opening and closing that accidental movements shouldn't open/close it. I am interested to see how well it holds up after the summer, as I live at the beach and there will be a lot of sand in/around it. Two hands are almost required to handle the device when fully opened; I say almost because it's really quite balanced and if you're using the keyboard for scrolling, your thumb presses it into your hand, making it feel more secure. 
     

     
    Aside from the keyboard, the rest of the device feels great in the hand. The screen is a curved affair, which aside from looking pretty, has a few additional functionalities. When charging, one edge will show the battery status. There is a 'peek' option, where you can swipe in from the edge and show you some basic info from your calendar, Hub (more on that later), tasks or contacts. The peek function has all sorts of customization (or you can get rid of it completely) and is pretty handy. I'm sure there may be more features utilizing the edge, but that's all I've found so far. The speaker is on the 'chin' of the device. It gets quite loud, but I rarely use speakerphone or the phone as a music player itself (usually use external speakers) so it really doesn't matter much to me.
     

     
    The buttons have a nice click, though the feel for the volume up, down and middle play/pause button on the right side could have more definition. They kind of all feel the same, even though the middle one is substantially smaller. The power/lock button is on the left side and flatter than its partners on the right side, but I have no problems locking/unlocking the device. The top of the device has the microSD slot and the SIM card slot. They are separate from each other and the Priv does come with a tool to remove them. On the bottom is the microUSB port and the headphone jack. This is probably my least favorite side of the Priv. One, why they didn't go with USB type-C is beyond me. Two, I hate headphone jacks on the bottom of devices. The back is a similar glass-weave material to the Q10 and other BB10 devices, with a matte, almost satin-y feel that is quite slip-proof. The camera does protrude from the back, but the lens itself does seem to be recessed from the lip of the 'bump,' which seems to bode well for those concerned with scratched lenses. I usually keep my phone screen-side down when on a table anyways, so this isn't a big deal for me. There is also a dual color LED flash, how well that works is to be decided.
     

     
    Side thickness comparison between Priv (left) and Q10 (right), and you can see the camera bump

     
    SOFTWARE:
     
    ***This is where things get a little dicey for me. For one, I don't know what a 'vanilla' Android experience really should be, and I also don't have a lot of Android experience at all. Some of the gripes may be with Android and how it works, and some may be BlackBerry's changes; since I have nothing to compare it to, please correct me where I'm wrong.***
     
    As far as I can tell, it seems like a pretty stock Android device. BlackBerry has added some features, like the aforementioned 'peek' but the big one for me is the Hub. That was my favorite part of BB10; it integrated all of your notifications (SMS, email, calendar, facebook, twitter, any app with notifications really) into one place and made dealing with notifications insanely easy. It still sort of exists on the Priv, though it definitely leaves a lot to be desired. You can quick-launch it by swiping up and right (similar to how you accessed it on BB10) and there your SMS, email and certain other apps will have their notifications. The biggest gripe I have now though is I can't set custom LED colors, vibrate patterns or sounds for specific accounts. On my Q10 I had SMS as a certain vibrate pattern, ringtone and LED color, then a different pattern for each of my email accounts. I could either feel or look at my phone and tell what the notification was. The 'priority' contacts and messages is gone in the Hub, which I really liked in BB10. I do like the customization options for the swipes on messages. I have it setup to swipe left and delete (you can still select on device or on device and server thank god) and swipe right to mark as read.
     
    Another BlackBerry tweak is the way they implement widgets. Any app that has a widget will show up with three dots below the icon. You can swipe up or down and, on first launch, will give you the app's widget options; afterwards it will open to that specific widget when you swipe up/down on the app icon. Kind of cool, but pretty much useless; I disabled them on all the apps aside from VLC and the Calendar.
     
    The Notification drawer works fine, I don't have any issues with it, but it's nothing that crazy. I do like the access to the wifi, flashlight, etc settings. They've kept the two-finger-swipe-from-the-top gesture from BB10 to open up the quick settings which is great.
     
    I'll probably have more to add here over the next few days.
     
    Final Thoughts:
    So after a day with the Priv, I'm really liking it. It's massive compared to my Q10, and that is taking some getting used to. While I could sideload Android APK's onto my Q10, it's nice to finally have a 'real' app marketplace. The only real problems I'm having is just adjusting to Android. The stock photos app is pretty terrible, there was no stock file browser and EVERYTHING wants to sync and talk to the cloud. Battery life has been great so far, since I took it off the charger around 4pm yesterday, I'm now at 48%. It did seem to warm up a bit while charging, but it may have also been due to the fact I was updating/downloading a lot of apps. If you're in the market for a new Android device, I would definitely give it a look. Don't let a bad experience with a Storm, Torch or other older BlackBerry cloud your judgement. Pick one up and try it out; especially if you're missing that physical keyboard. I'm sure there's some stuff I've missed, and I will be coming back to update after a week or so. If anyone has specific questions (or some solutions to some of my problems) about the Priv, fire away.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Ceatra reacted to Moonzy in Facebook is spying on Oculus Rift Users   
    this song, except they cant detect your breathing... yet `-`
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    Ceatra reacted to WkdPaul in Experiences with non-techies   
    Title ; AMD Radeon R9 Fury
    Picture ;

     
     
     
    ... me ;

     
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    Ceatra reacted to Hogger in Experiences with non-techies   
    this happened yesterday. I walked into the library at my school, where the only three printers that students can use to print are. I walk in, the morning a big paper is due, and like 15 people are there freaking out because the printers aren't working. they are all yelling "get the tech delartment, quick!".... I take one look at the printers and I say with a smug on my face, "do you guys want me to turn the printers on? or would you like me to grab IT so they can press the power button for you." OMG I was laughing so hard.
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    Ceatra got a reaction from matrix07012 in Experiences with non-techies   
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