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Appreciate you clearing up the Billet Labs situation as that's the only one we don't really have much insight into. That being said, I don't think it's your place to decide whether a company's product is market-viable or not given that it's literally not your business. If it fails, it's on them, not you. You should have reviewed the product based on it's performance and said, "eh, not my taste, but here's how it performs and here's how much it costs."
 
Regarding mistakes, we get it, the people who work at LMG are people and mistakes happen. What Steve is calling out isn't just a simple mistake or two, but a repeat pattern of mistakes caused by what appears to be standards that cannot be met. Standards set by you. And it's not just one person or channel, but company-wide. Much of this community trusts you and your team to deliver high quality, informative, entertainment. We trust LMG to do their due diligence to look over the data or information, scrutinize it, and ensure that what you're telling us is accurate and for a lot of LMG's history, it has been... until recently. Your relentless push to meet the quota, on time and on schedule, is a threat to your company and Steve is trying to tell you that it is.
 
I understand your need for many of these projects to start generating returns. I know about the clock, the one counted in dollars, as I am an aspiring small business owner myself, but your goodwill and trust among the community is worth more than rushing out bad data and information. This also includes product manufacturers. You were/are (I'm still a bit confused) the CEO of a widely known entertainment company that you claimed is valued at over $100 million. It's time for the "we're scrappy and are prone to making mistakes" phase to be over and I know you've said that's why you've brought Terren on, but this is something that needed to happen yesterday. It is something that you can address, right now, because it is you who is setting the standards on your employees. They are telling you what they need: they need more time for videos. I don't know that that means, but you need to sit down and talk with them to figure out what it does mean, because everyone is watching what will happen next.
 
This is why you should go on WAN show or do a video addressing these problems. Not everyone, whether it be a viewer, a manufacturer, media partner, fellow tech journalist, or even someone who likes the merch, is on this forum reading your response. Sure, you can iron things out one on one via email, chat, or whatever, but this is something affecting over 15.6 million subscribers on YouTube, you should address this directly and explain to them, to us, how you plan on addressing these concerns.
 
I don't envy your position Linus, but I do look up to you. You are one of the most ethical business people I've had the pleasure of knowing of, and that is why I implore you to not see this as us jumping onto you. What we're telling you is that your community's trust in your products and company is at risk. I know you're concerned about the reach of a video response, but that should be a secondary concern. Once we lose our trust in the company, what will that do to views? What will that do to merch sales? WAN show live viewings? LTX? We, the hardcore tech community, the ones who Steve is talking to, are usually the first ones to catch your videos when they publish, subscribe to Floatplane, and buy merch, are the bedrock of your community. Once you lose us, what do you do after that?
 
Please Linus, take some time, talk with the team, and address Steve's concerns in a video. Even if it performs poorly, you can point to it and say, "this is the official statement from LMG regarding these problems brought up by Steve." Whether that succeeds in rallying our trust in LMG or not depends on the statement, but at least it would put the matter to bed.

I just purchased the MSI MEG x570 ACE a week ago and its a good motherboard. The bios is robust enough to get the job done and seems solid. I'm running this RAM kit with a 3700x. I don't have a PCIE 4 M.2 yet so I can't comment on the performance but that is in the works. 

Quick-Start & Step by Step Guides
Quick Start
This quick start is the fastest way to start using Plex and assumes you have a certain level of technical proficiency. You can follow the links for more detailed instructions.
Setting Up and Installing the Plex Media Server Download and run the installer for Plex Media Server. Tip!: It's important to understand that Plex Media Server does not have its own graphical user interface. When you run the server on your computer, NAS, or other device, you won't see a window open with a "server UI" or similar. Instead, you use Plex Web App to manage your server.
Using Plex for the First Time The very first time the server runs, it should launch a browser to sign you in (or create a new account) and start the Setup Wizard. Completing the Plex Media Server Setup The short Setup Wizard will help you configure your server and account. It will also help you create and add media to your libraries. There is often some preparation of files needed, but you can set up a test library now and rebuild it at any time. Installing Plex Apps Once the server is running, you can download and install apps for any of your devices. Exploring Plex After your devices are connected, there is plenty of other functionality to explore! Step by Step
Overview
Getting started with Plex isn't really any different than installing other software, except that you first install the server software. Then, you install software on your devices so that each device can connect to the server.
Preparing and Organizing Your Media Collection
Getting your media set up can be an important step. As you set up your Plex Media Server, you'll be creating libraries for your media—movies, TV shows, music, photos, and home videos. When you do so, Plex will identify and match content like movies and TV shows and then gather things like movie poster artwork, movie casts, TV episode descriptions, and more to make your collections beautiful.
Plex will do its best to automatically identify and match your content. You can help that process out and give yourself the very best results by ensuring that your content follows our media preparation guidelines.
Related Page: Media Preparation
The "Plex Media Server: Start here!" Video
For those that would prefer a video overview, please check out our "Plex Media Server: Start here!" video.
 
1. Setting Up and Installing the Plex Media Server
Choosing a Server—the Server Requirements
Plex Media Server can run on Windows, Mac, or Linux computers—some people use their every-day computer, others have a dedicated computer. It can also be installed on a compatible network attached storage (NAS) device. Generally, Plex works just fine on most modern computers.
Related Page: Plex Media Server Requirements
Related Page: What kind of CPU do I need for my Server?
Plex Media Server Performance Considerations
There are two really important considerations with regards to performance.
First, the Plex Media Server can allow multiple people to view content at the same time. When people view media on Plex at the same time, particularly video, the server has to work harder. So, the more people you expect to view media at the same time, the more powerful the server needs to be. Second, when Plex prepares your files for certain devices or for the available bandwidth, we convert (or "transcode") the content on-the-fly. This also takes a lot of server resources when it happens.
If your server isn't powerful enough for how you use it, you will notice playback issues such as stuttering, buffering, or sometimes even an inability to play at all. If this happens, it usually means the CPU can't keep up with the number of users or the amount of transcoding or both. So, you might consider upgrading your hardware. It may also mean that your hardware is fine but your network is too slow.
Related Page: What kind of CPU do I need for my Server?
Related Page: Internet and Network Requirements
Downloading the Plex Media Server
Once you've decided where you are going to install the Plex Media Server, visit the Plex Downloads page and download the Server for your device. It is important to ensure the Server computer has an internet connection while installing. This way, the setup wizard can run correctly and you can set up an account during the process.
Related Page: Plex Downloads
Installing and Running the Plex Media Server
The installation process should be very familiar, since it's what you normally do on your computer—it is a normal installation program on Windows and you move the downloaded app to your "Applications" folder for OS X.
When the install is finished or when the server is run for the first time, a browser will launch and ask you to either sign in or create a new account on the plex.tv website. You will then be asked to accept the terms of service, and the Setup Wizard will start.
Related Page: Plex Media Server > Installation
Tip!: It's important to understand that Plex Media Server does not have its own graphical user interface. When you run the server on your computer, NAS, or other device, you won't see a window open with a "server UI" or similar. Instead, you use Plex Web App to manage your server.
2. Using Plex for the First Time
Again, the very first time the server runs, it should launch a browser to sign you in or create a new account, accept terms of service, and run the Setup Wizard.
Just in case the browser and wizard don't launch or you need to close your browser and computer to come back to it later, we will explain how to 1) launch the Plex Media Server and 2) launch the Plex Web App below.
It is important to note that the server needs to be running before you can access the Plex Web App in a browser. If the Plex Web App and Setup Wizard have already launched for you, you can also skip down to section "3. Completing Plex Media Server Setup."
Launching the Plex Media Server
Launching Plex on Windows
If you chose Launch Plex Media Server at the end of the installation process, it will already be running If you didn't, find it in the Start menu and launch it Launching Plex on OS X
Open the Applications folder Find Plex Media Server Double-click it Launching Plex on Linux
For most flavors of Linux:
Open a Command prompt Type sudo /etc/init.d/plexmediaserver start Accessing Plex Media Server via the Plex Web App
The Plex Media Server comes with the Plex Web App, which allows you to control Plex and access your media through any browser. Again, this should launch automatically and start the Setup Wizard when the server is run for the first time.
Launching the Plex Web App on Mac or Windows
On a Mac or Windows PC, you can launch the Plex Web App as follows:
Windows: Find the Plex icon in the Windows System Tray at the lower right of the screen. Right click the icon and choose Open Plex... OS X: Locate the Plex icon (>) in your Mac's top Menu bar or right-click the Server icon in the dock and choose Open Plex... The default browser will open and load Plex Web App Launching the Plex Web App on Linux
If the Server was installed on a Linux based PC, and you're using that PC to access Plex Web App:
Open a web browser Type http://127.0.0.1:32400/web into the address bar The browser will connect to the Server and load Plex Web App Launching the Plex Web App on Network Attached Storage (NAS)
If you installed the Server on a device like a NAS, or the Server PC is somewhere else in the house, you'll need to know the Server's internal IP Address. Once you know that IP address, on a PC in your home:
Open a browser window Type http://server.local.ip.address:32400/web into the address bar (e.g "http://192.168.1.5:32400/web") The browser will connect to the Server and load Plex Web App Signing in to Plex Accounts
The best way to use Plex is to always sign in to your Plex account, regardless of what device or app you are using. As well, you should sign your server into your Plex account through Settings > Server > General. Signing into your accounts ensures that all functionality is working appropriately.
Related Page: Sign in to Your Plex Account
3. Completing Plex Media Server Setup
The Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard should be running. It will lead you through a short series of steps to perform actions like naming your server and setting up your media libraries.
Related Page: Plex Media Server > Installation and Basic Setup
Setting Up Libraries and Adding Media
When the setup wizard asks you to set up libraries, it means you are organizing your media collections for Plex. As we mentioned earlier in this article, there are five types of libraries you can set up for your media (movies, TV shows, music, photos, and home videos) and Plex uses your file and folder data to match content and then gather awesome metadata for it. For files you have ripped or purchased (without digital rights management)—like movies, TV shows, or music—the metadata, filenames, and folders are usually organized well enough for Plex to enhance correctly, without any issues or need to correct. There are also ways to correct any issues, and they are outlined in the media preparation guide.
We suggest, at this point, that you prepare a test folder for each media type, add libraries, and see how it looks in Plex. Try some movies, TV shows, home videos, music, and photos. You can always go back and update the library, delete it, recreate libraries, or start over with a new library.
This test will give you a sense for the organization and labeling you want. Then, you can decide how you want your libraries grouped and named. For example, you may want to go ahead and add well organized folders to various libraries right away, and then put a bunch of unorganized files and folders into another library—these might be named "Summer Beach Trip 2014 Photos" and "Unorganized 2014 Photos."
Note: Video content purchased from online stores such as iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon will typically be protected by DRM (digital rights management) and cannot legally be played in other systems such as Plex.
Related Page: Plex Media Server > Basic Setup Wizard
Related Page: Media Preparation
Test Media Playback with Plex Web App
Once the setup is done, try clicking on media to view or play it. If it isn't working, try searching or browsing for solutions on our support site.
Related Page: Using Plex Web App > Plex Web App Player
4. Installing Plex Apps
Downloading Apps
Whether you have an iPhone, Android, Roku, Smart TV, Xbox, or other device, you will want to download a Plex App from our website or the device's app store. When on the Plex Downloads page, check the list of apps and follow the instructions for your preferred device.
Related Page: Plex Downloads
Network Connectivity
Once you have downloaded the app, make sure you are on the same local network as the server. If both are on the same network, everything should work, and you will be able to browse and play media from the device.
If you are trying to access Plex Media Server from a device outside of your home network, remote access will need to be set up and running.
Related Page: Enabling Remote Access for a Server
Connecting to Plex with Remote Access
One of the great features of Plex is the ability to access and stream your media when you're away from home. By default, your Plex Media Server will attempt to set up this Remote Access feature for you automatically. While the automatic setup works for a lot of our users, it can fail on some home networks. If you have trouble getting it set up or decide you'd rather not have it enabled, we have additional resources and troubleshooting information available.
Related Page: Enabling Remote Access for a Server
Related Page: Troubleshooting Remote Access
5. Exploring Plex
Now that you have completed the quick start, it is time to start exploring Plex and all the things it can do. Check out the support guides to see what you might explore next.

Quick shot of my setup. I love my ultrawide but I recently picked up my first 144hz G-Sync monitor and I'm in love. After some calibration, the colors really pop which makes it the best TN panel I've ever had. I use it for all my gaming now instead of my ultrawide. Eventually I will pony up the money to purchase a 34" ultrawide high refresh rate monitor but for the time being, this is my perfect setup. 
 
Dell S2716DG
Dell 3415UW
Dell S2415H
 
 

400$ for an open box? No way. Not worth it. Hunt for a sub 400 used card.

Theoretically dual 980TIs would be on par if not slightly surpass the 1080 performance wise. But when you factor in SLI scaling problems and limited (properly implemented) support the actual real world applications of an SLI setup are largely diminished. It really depends on what you plan on doing with those 980TIs. If you just plan on gaming I recommend you stayed with whatever you have in your system for a bit until the 1080 gets released and drops in price or goes in sale.

Just want a few opinions. I have seen the discussion with using a SLI setup, the pros and the cons. I'm fully aware of them as I had a SLI setup only a year ago. Anyway, I have the opportunity to purchase a 2nd 980 Ti SC+ for $400. I've been debating this over the past few days and can't make up my mind. This would hold me over until the 1080 Ti is released hopefully later this year.  I think this is a really good price for one. Thoughts?

One thing that I have been re-iterating over-and-over about 4k is : The text is probably going  to be too small for a computer where you sit about 20"~28" away from your display.
 
The current 4K displays out there are mostly in the size of 28"~30", which makes the DPI is 50% denser than the current one you see in 1920x1080@22" or 2560x1440@26~27".
 
A good size for 4k is about 38"~41", but then again you need to sit further away from your display, unless you are fine with seeing only small portion of your display or you don't mind to swivel your neck a lot.
 
Then there's alternative of DPI scaling. 
DPI scaling is okay, but then defeat the purpose of having higher resolution for extra real estate in the first place. Especially when you opt for 150% DPI scaling. That makes a 4k have a screen real estate of 2560x1440 monitor.
 
I found UltraWide 3440x1440@34" to be the optimum resolution/size for a long time.
the text size is still pleasant to the eyes, there's no bezel obstructing your view like a dual monitor setup. And it takes less horizontal space than dual monitor setup.

Ultrawide is the way to go if you not looking for 144Hz or G-Sync. I just got a Dell 34" Ultrawide this past weekend and I'm in love with it. Gaming at this resolution is insane and I don't think I could ever go back to 16:9 as a daily. I have a 24" 1080p next to it and it's so mediocre now!

Dell S2415H - Glossy + 1080P
 
189.99 USD
 
http://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2415H-24-Inch-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B00M9B3XZW/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1443568024&sr=1-1&keywords=s2415h

I just purchased a 970 and a 1440p monitor and have been having great results. Most of my games are just about maxed except for AA and I can hit a stable 60FPS. Even GTA V but it does dip a bit during heavy exposion or very fast moving scenes, but nothing crazy.