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ToXIc Dev

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    ToXIc Dev reacted to Electronics Wizardy in External harddrive recommendations   
    the reviews are very biased.
     
    All drives will fail, keep backups and your data is safe.
     
    Id just get the cheaper one, there basically the same.
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    ToXIc Dev got a reaction from Eduard the weeb in Rate the Photo Above you   
    Love the contrast, great photo.
     

     
    The lake District.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to elira in Sweat   
    It depends on the design of the pads and headphones, most closed back headphones that have good seal are going to generate heat and sweat in your ears, try ones with more vented pads.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to Zyndo in Do I need PWM case fans?   
    you do you man. case fans do not typically make as much a difference as people would like to believe they do. so if you want those fans and they make you happy without breaking the bank then it sounds like a good plan to me.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to Armakar in Steel Series Apex M750   
    steelseries > any other keyboard maker imo
     
    there's a reason all the laptop manufacturers use them to make their keyboards, not to mention their customer service is great, good software too.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to LogicalDrm in Do I need PWM case fans?   
    It depends on your personal preference, and mobos ability to control fans too. 3pins have controls in 40-100% range. With older mobos and Speedfan you can do 0rpm mode, but that means that fans would ramp directly to 40-50% from 0rpm mode. With PWM fans the curve would be much smoother as it would ramp up from 0rpm to 5% to 10% and so on.
     
    If mobo has full PWM support, aka all headers have native PWM controls, I would get PWM fans.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to G27Racer_188 in US Keyboard   
    You do that by setting the input in windows to english UK
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to Zyndo in Do I need PWM case fans?   
    your impression is correct. most 3 pin fans can easily be controlled in the 60%-100% range. PWM usually merely offers increased functionality ranges (some going as low as 20%). but no. you really don't need PWM for case fans. whether or not you want better case fans is up to you, but to make that decision solely on using 3 pin or 4 pin fans is largely irrelevant.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to BlueCrazii in Planet Coaster   
    I like it a lot there are loads of customization good looking game only downside it optimazation
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to BlueCrazii in Planet Coaster   
    When the park is empty i get like 60 to 80 fps en when i build a couple things it goes to 30/40 because of the amount of pieces used in those builds  And when there are loads of people in the park fps goes down quick
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to Ashley MLP Fangirl in Shutdown   
    Nv i would assume is nvidia.. google that process and check what application it has to do with
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to Noyu in SSD Firmware   
    did it as part of my yearly update routine.
     
    i think it's generally safe but you should probably backup your impt files
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to jj9987 in SSD Firmware   
    They do have firmwares, it's the controller that is in charge for managing SSD operations, starting from writing to flash/cells/NAND/cache or reading from the correct place.
    SSD manufacturers sometimes release firmware updates to improve the controller work.
     
    Most of the time, the differences aren't very noticeable unless they really messed up (haven't heard of any such instance yet). I updated my 850 PRO long time ago and all went fine.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to Crunchy Dragon in Corsair Raptor K30   
    I'd probably get it if I was in your position
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    ToXIc Dev got a reaction from Cyberspirit in Thermal Compound   
    Thanks for the replies guys, ill clean it off and use the MX-4. 
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to Enderman in Thermal Compound   
    MX-4
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to Cyberspirit in Thermal Compound   
    Yes, you should. The factory pre-applied one isn't terrible but, the one you got is better.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to Vandorlot in Thermal Compound   
    mx-4 is better clean it off.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to Arika in Air Duster   
    there are many products like it, many people will suggest just to get a normal air compressor.
    they work well but are noisy as all fuck, so keep that in mind if you have neighbors/roommates/parents.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to NotTristan in Air Duster   
    Yeah those electric things are usually sacks of garbage. you can get really small air compressors that are only like 1 or 2 gallon. I would just buy one of those (usually pretty cheap, even cheaper if you buy them on the UK equivalent to craigslist, or just craigslist if it's popular there. I got mine used for $30 and they aren't super loud, and even when they are loud it's only for like 4 minutes so any neighbors shouldn't mind.
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    ToXIc Dev got a reaction from djneo in Smart bulbs   
    To add to this the TP-Link does seem to have an API
    https://github.com/konsumer/tplink-lightbulb
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to AshleyAshes in Spin down hard drive   
    Windows spins down discs individually.  Even my Windows 10 powered FlexRAID array still individually spins down any of the 8 discs in the array if they haven't been accessed for the time configured in the Windows power settings,.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to Nocte in Spin down hard drive   
    I think it works like this:
    Let's say that you have three disks: C: D: Z:
    If you keep using C: and D: but there is no activity on Z: for 20 minutes, then Z: turns off.
    If you stop using your PC and let it remain in idle, only the OS would be running (which I believe is installed on C:), then after 20 minutes of inactivity, D: and Z: will turn off.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to WoodenMarker in New CPU cooler and case fans   
    You should try sending them the receipt/invoice and explaining that you're unable to read the rpm from the motherboard unlike other fans. If that's not enough, I'd suggest leaving it as is if your temps are fine.
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    ToXIc Dev reacted to WoodenMarker in New CPU cooler and case fans   
    Some rubber mounts/washers for the hdd's could help. https://www.amazon.com/ORICO-Aluminum-Internal-Mounting-Absorption/dp/B005OJFASY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511171282&sr=8-3&keywords=rubber+hdd
     
    There are other more DIY options that tend to work even better. Some examples here: 
    In your position, I'd personally remove the hdd cage for foam molds but I'm a bit more picky about noise than most. This is how my drives are currently sitting in my Define S.

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