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Before.

Sound is out of sync but the twitch version works fine
http://www.twitch.tv/linustech/v/3986782

NCIX: http://bit.ly/1BHVsPc
Amazon: http://geni.us/1A05
Primochill: http://bit.ly/1Demcgc
 
As experienced builders of liquid cooled PCs with soft tubing, Linus and Luke figured that making the jump to a hardline build would be pretty darn simple. But they may have been mistaken...
 

Didn't really know where to post this but I thought it would be best here as I feel a lot of misinformation is about, hopefully PC per can shed some light on it. I don't have time at the moment to watch it but I thought I might as well post it. 
 
There is an article to go along with it, probably builds on what is said in the video: http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/Dissecting-G-Sync-and-FreeSync-How-Technologies-Differ

Can I please get selective X-ray vision that can see only through clothes and underwear?
 
And please, don't even try to act like I'm the only one who would go for that.

Just a general reference for "how much wattage do I need" questions that are filling the forum. Check these and you'll have a general idea of where to start for shopping for a power supply, and questions can be diverted from "how many watts do I need" to a much more specific "what power supply should I get within my budget that will power a system that needs XXX watts"
 
Briefing on buying a quality power supply:
 
Shopping for a power supply is not all about wattage. As much as your mind or people might make it seem like so, it's not. It's about multiple factors, however the most important things are the quality of the PSU and the amps on the 12V rail. Not just watts. This is why the question of "how many watts of a PSU do I need" is becoming drowned out nowadays, because it's no longer a large variable
 
Info on PSU quality:
 
Info on PSU 12V rail amps:
 
On with the numbers!
Again, These numbers are established assuming you are using a quality power supply. The overclocks are also based on heavy overclocking, including overvolting. 
 
 
Another way you could get a rough estimate on your own, is take the TDP of the CPU + GPU(s) and add 100W for other components. This should give you a rough estimate of the maximum power draw your PC will require at stock clock speeds.
 
Use these numbers when shopping for a power supply, but if you're not sure of specifically what model to get, there is absolutely nothing wrong with asking! Create a thread in this section that contains your location (country is fine), preferred store or retailer (if any), and your budget. Our community members will be happy to assist you find a good quality power supply that will be quiet, efficient, and reliable. 
 
Hope this reference guide was of help to you if you're looking to get a new PSU to upgrade or for a build. If there's anything that you feel can be added to this, or if you have any questions then let myself know. This thread is a work in progress and I'll do my best to keep working on it so leave suggestions!   Thanks for looking!
 
Changelog:

too bad barely anyone reads threads like these

Already saw it on vessel

http://tech.slashdot.org/story/15/03/20/2039251/oems-allowed-to-lock-secure-boot-in-windows-10-computers
 
TLDR?
Screw Linux and other operative systems , with the original bios in some computers you will only be able to use windows 10 .
YOU WONT BE ABLE TO INSTALL ANY OTHER OS.
I was able to turn off secure boot on the prebuilt i was working on for a client but now the gates of hell are open
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Vessel: austinket
 
https://www.vessel.com/videos/DkWN4qqW1
https://www.vessel.com/videos/JYZEYDYx0
 
Pls keep your personal rig Linus

WAIT HOLD UP. WE DONT WANT LINUS'S PERSONAL PC. The case has a lot of meaning to him guys. It was a gift from his wife. I believe it was the first gift from her too.
EDIT: Thanks for all the likes guys! Hopefully Linus or someone from LMG will read this and this will make Linus keep his build. Even if the goal of 100k is made we should convince Linus to do another build maybe, with signatures from the whole LMG family and maybe even his wife. This would let Linus keep the build he has with the special case his wife gave him. Besides, his personal PC would be more special to him than us.

IMPORTANT NOTE: I will be the only forum member messaging the winners of this giveaway. If you receive a message from any other member telling you that you won something, it is NOT legit, and you should NOT respond to that message.
 
 
Today marks an exciting day - we are officially launching our new page over at http://vessel.com/linustechtips!
 
Of course, some of you may be wondering what exactly Vessel is... So before Linus took off to Asia, he created this video:
 

 
We also have an FAQ thread where you can ask questions about or make suggestions for the service at http://bit.ly/linusfeedback
 
As Linus mentions in that video, you can sign up for a full year of Vessel, absolutely FREE for the first 72 hours after launch! (March 24, 2015 @ 12:01am PST - March 26, 2015 @ 11:59pm PST)
 
 
We also have an official Vessel FAQ and Feedback thread, which you can view here. Linus and the rest of our team will be monitoring that thread, reading every post made over there, so ask any questions you may have and we will answer them to the best of our ability!
 
Now, on to the exciting stuff for you folks... THE GIVEAWAY!
 
What could I win?
One of each of the following (WINNERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED. EACH WINNER HAS 72 HOURS TO RESPOND BEFORE PRIZES ARE RE-DRAWN):   @Shaaaddoooww Galax GeForce GTX 980 Hall of Fame @Tomislav Matic LG 34UC97, 21:9 Curved Monitor @Moistmoose ASUS G750JZ Gaming Laptop with GTX 880M @safwanroslan AKG K7XX Massdrop Edition Headphones @secrethacker125 Nvidia Shield Portable @JackStaton Luke's "Scrapyard Wars" PC @TdawgG Linus' "Scrapyard Wars" PC   If this thread reaches these total post counts, the following will ALSO be added to the giveaway:   25,000 posts: @raymen1 Kingston V310 960GB SSD 50,000 posts: The Hardline Watercooled PC build (featured in the Vessel early access video) 100,000 posts: Linus' PERSONAL PC  
How do I enter?
Comment below and list:
 
Your Vessel username
Links to your two favorite videos on our Vessel page that you watched and liked
 
You can gain bonus entries by sharing the link to both this giveaway and our Vessel referral link, http://vessel.com/linustech
 
Add a:
Facebook share
Twitter share
Instagram share or
Other social media share
 
to your post to gain an additional entry! (Yes, you gain an additional entry for each one, so share away!)
 
You can also gain an additional entry by posting another comment in this thread (yes, you can post more than once from the same account) with a friend or family member's information (the same as listed above - Vessel username, favorite two videos from our Vessel channel, and any social media shares).
 
 
 
So please, watch, like, comment, subscribe, follow, do all of the online video things! And get multiple chances to win some awesome gear!

Specifically brought that up in our call.
Not all of the hacked Ubi codes were sold through them, but some were. Apparently anyone who purchased an affected code through them was able to reach out to customer support and get a new code, essentially no questions asked.

Really strange company, while their business might be somewhat legit, I would not trust them enough to give them a sponsor spot.

Hey everyone!

I've been in initial discussions with G2A.com about potentially sponsoring LTT and our other shows. I've used them a few times in the past without issue, but a little Googling shows that public opinion about them is a little iffy...

So, before we move any further with this, I want your feedback. Should we explore this opportunity? Have you used G2A in the past? Was your experience positive or negative? Post your thoughts below.

I'm especially interested in experiences with their customer support team. One of their major pitches in our call was "we are a marketplace rather than a seller, but we take the risk for both the buyer and the seller, and any issues with invalid keys can easily be resolved through our customer support team." Have you used their 24/7 customer support in the past? Were they able to resolve your issue in a timely manner?
 
Let me know down below. Would love to hear what you folks have to say.

Thanks!
Nick

This ultimate build guide is for folks who want a truly beast surround gaming experience. 4K is a hot buzzword right now, but if immersion is what you're after, three 2560x1440 (2.5k) monitors in a surround config might be a better bet for you... Too bad it's also much more demanding to run than a single 4K display!
 
 
 
I'm going to list out the components as well as provide a source or two for where you can get them  
 
I can't tell you where to buy this stuff, but I do lean towards NCIX for the Canadians (and International viewers if their pricing and shipping costs work out for you) because they're my bros, and for Americans, Brits, and a couple other regions, the Amazon links below are affiliate links, so of course every little bit helps  
 
 
CORE COMPONENTS
 
CPU: Intel Core i7 4790K Unlocked Quad Core Processor with HyperThreading
NCIX: http://bit.ly/1n8Hf6r
Amazon: http://geni.us/BEB
 
SSD: 1x Intel 730 Series 240GB SSD
NCIX: http://bit.ly/1rWMZmM
Amazon: http://geni.us/46tO
 
Hard Drive: 1x WD Black 4TB
NCIX: http://bit.ly/1oQbDbq
Amazon: http://geni.us/Ixm
 
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth Z97 MK1
NCIX: http://bit.ly/1rlHfYd
Amazon: http://geni.us/9FY
 
Case: NZXT H440 "Razer Edition"
NCIX: http://bit.ly/1tnUcxe
Amazon: http://geni.us/3nM4
Direct Link:  http://www.razerzone...ng-systems/h440
 
Video Card: Dual Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB Windforce Cards in Crossfire
NCIX: http://bit.ly/1kTYDQY
Amazon: http://geni.us/TKf
 
RAM: 32GB Corsair Dominator Platinum 2133MHz Dual Channel DDR3
NCIX: http://bit.ly/1n8MO51
Amazon: http://geni.us/CZE
 
Power Supply: Corsair AX1200i
NCIX: http://bit.ly/1lh4KiJ
Amazon: http://geni.us/3oEz
 
Mouse: Razer Deathadder 2013
NCIX: http://bit.ly/VEm0SU
Amazon: http://geni.us/13fa
 
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB
NCIX: http://bit.ly/1tgCm12
Amazon: http://geni.us/12lO
Direct Link: 
 
Headset: Streets by 50 On Ear Star Wars Edition
You should probably watch this video if you're trying to figure out where to buy these...
 
Monitor1: ASUS PA279Q 60Hz 2.5k LCD
NCIX: http://bit.ly/VEI5jU
Amazon: http://geni.us/1s1M
 
Monitor2: ASUS PB278Q 60Hz 2.5k LCD
NCIX: http://bit.ly/1tgCP3x
Amazon: http://geni.us/3sLw
 
Monitor Stand: Ergotech Triple Horizontal Stand with Telescoping Wings
NCIX: n/a
Amazon: http://geni.us/2R7U
 
Cooling Components
 
CPU Heatsink: Swiftech H220-X
NCIX: http://search.ncix.c...iateid=11119738
Amazon: http://geni.us/Z5U
 
Extra Fans: Bitfenix Spectre Pro LED Fans
NCIX: http://bit.ly/1o9zTE4
Amazon: http://georiot.co/a9Y

I've been waiting months for this.. (one month actually, but it felt longer than that)
Sorry in advance for the photo spam, but with a spoiler no one would see these

Their beautiful whats the problem?

Valve should be happy that a letter grade under F doesn't exist, cause their customer service departments deserve far worse. Its a catastrophic joke that the "lords storefront" as some would say has some of the worst customer service that I've ever experienced. 
 
Its not an excuse that Valve is "just a storefront for many brands". So is Amazon, yet Amazon will basically give you a happy ending if it means maintaining your business - on ANYTHING they sell. Customer service is a big deal, especially for online retailers that deal with customers who just can't solve issues and return items in person. 
 
The BBB certainly isn't the last word in service rankings, but they aren't unknowns. They know a thing or two, they know bad service when they see it; that even the BBB hasn't gotten Valve to wake up and hire a dedicated customer service department? Kinda tragic. It is. 

Hey Valve, if Amazon can serve a majority of the developed world and have CSRs who will get back to me within 12 hours of initial contact (and minutes to hours after that), what is your excuse? Too busy making hats for your games or what? 
 
 
 
 
 
http://steamed.kotaku.com/valve-is-not-psyched-they-got-an-f-in-customer-service-1691308332/+nathangrayson
http://www.bbb.org/alaskaoregonwesternwashington/business-reviews/computer-software-publishers-and-developers/valve-corporation-in-bellevue-wa-27030704
 

Pic of partial install. See how when I installed HS for CPU1 then 2 I did it with the fan installed. Pretty tight...
 

 
All the HS's and fans installed, ram in...
 


 
Close up of ram. Notice the clearance of the ram and the fan... or lack thereof. :)
 

 
Here we see the assembly of the HS to the board...
 


 
Mobo installed in the fame...
 



 
Additional front fans installed (BTW - it's not supposed to look pretty - just crank out PPD)
 

 


 
IT'S ALIVE!!!
 


 
Screen Shot of HFM - Check FOLDING1 - the 32 Core system... yes, 341,282 PPD :D
 

 
BTW - a lot read a zero because HFM cannot detect PPD yet on Beta core projects.
 

Angel L (someone with a chinese name given an american name for tech support) will diffidently be in trouble if this leaks

"I mean AMD. Sorry. Hello?"
 
Lol, wait a while.

ironically, Adreno graphics tech was acquired by Qualcomm from AMD a while ago.  Adreno is a anagram for Radeon. 

Games ship broken, we know it. But who do you blame when your shiny powerful GPU performs like rubbish, or shows tons of geometry and texture glitches? In many cases the game code is so broken that hardware manufacturer needs to step in. And apparently this had become so common practice now, that game developers do not bother to optimize, or even properly write code running on GPUs at all, because they know "it will get fixed in drivers". Per forum post on gamedev.net:
 
 
This is also one of the reasons why it is so hard for smaller manufacturers of graphic chips to break into this market: they just don't have resources to cope with the amount of 'gaming history' built into drivers, and don't have engineering capacities able to comprehend both source code of drivers, and game itself.
 
 
Another interesting observation, in the light of recent new APIs that we all look forward to:
 
 
Source: http://www.gamedev.net/topic/666419-what-are-your-opinions-on-dx12vulkanmantle/#entry5215019
 
 
 

I don't think they've time to mess about with CSS/HTML.
 
Science must be done.