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    MadmanRB got a reaction from Kyrick in Is it safe to partition a ssd?   
    Yes its totally safe, just partition it like any other hard drive it will be fine.
     
    Well it is rather a good idea to keep personal files on a separate section of the drive so that if anything goes pear shaped you can recover easily from it.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from BonBonBourbon in Issues when dual booting Linux Mint alongside Windows 10   
    Yes as what I am suggesting is to manually partition the drive as opposed to using mints automatic partitioning.
    All mint really does is divide the drive in half between it and windows, and it uses the same boot partition windows does.
    I fully realize  manually partitioning sounds scary, but again it's far easier than it sounds as gparted is super easy once you get used to it, then you can use Mints "something else" option to ensure you install mint on the partitions you installed it to.
    This is why before doing anything to your main machine try to install the system in virtualbox, it will help you learn things like gparted without it harming your system.
    If you are concerned about windows overwriting grub this is the best path, but again its not as hard as it sounds.
    The method in that video is just the easiest way to install Mint in a dual boot scenario, you can do it if you don't feel comfortable, and it will work, just a few caveats to consider.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from BonBonBourbon in Issues when dual booting Linux Mint alongside Windows 10   
    Its not that often but on a personal note do brush up on learning how to partition your drive so you can have a separate partition for Windows boot and Linux boot.
    If you are afraid of messing up your system, you can always use a virtual machine to practice using the linux partition tool.
    In this case Linux mint it will use a tool called gparted, gparted is actually not that hard to use on itself but like anything there is a learning curve on reading how linux reads hard drives and such.
    For example, instead of using the A, B or C naming system Linux uses its own system on drive partitions.
    SDA1, 2, 3 for example.
    Knowing this will be a good step in the right direction as remember this is a OS not a .exe so it must be handled with care, again its actually not that hard once you know what you are doing but still I would at least try to learn the ropes of linux in a virtual environment like virtualbox
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from Sir_Doge in Is it safe to partition a ssd?   
    Yes its totally safe, just partition it like any other hard drive it will be fine.
     
    Well it is rather a good idea to keep personal files on a separate section of the drive so that if anything goes pear shaped you can recover easily from it.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from Moonzy in A bit of a pickle (need opinions on a new mech keyboard)   
    Okay I edited my post, is it readable now?
    Sorry about that this was a cross post.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from HanZie82 in A bit of a pickle (need opinions on a new mech keyboard)   
    Okay I edited my post, is it readable now?
    Sorry about that this was a cross post.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from YoWhasApp341 in AMD RYZEN 3600X high Temperatures   
    I would not fuss over the high temps, as some software is very inaccurate with reading temps on zen2.
    HWinfo seems the most accurate as it often separates the temp of the processor and the temp of its surrounding parts.
    I know I am good when in bios my motherboard reads 42 and on the stock cooler.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from Ben17 in CPU Lifespan?   
    There are MOS 6502 made in 1981 that still work today, lifespan of a actual chip is not determined with age but with capability and performance.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from BarackOBatman in Old Power Supply Question   
    Yeah I would not do it, over time power supplies can get issues due to leaking capacitors and the like even without being used.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from Gegger in Mechanical Keyboard Club!   
    Well its understandable as Cherry makes itself very well known compared to its chinese counterparts.
    Kailh is trying though, they seem to be really be going for a market injection with some unique switches.
    The one thing I do like about Kailh is that they seem to be willing to listen to input, as
    Chyrosran22 on youtube has commented on a few occasions so good on them. Gateron seems to play it safe though, oetemu is certainly more known for its mouse buttons but gateron isnt really a household name.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from Envit0 in 10th gen Intel or i9-9900k?   
    why the 2 NVME drives?
    Even for video rendering that seems a bit silly, you can just get the 1TB NVME as both a file storage and boot drive and save the rest for another traditional hard drive.
    Remember that SSD's dont give you more FPS they only make games load faster and for video rendering you only need 1 NVME drive to get something workable.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from Zando_ in 10th gen Intel or i9-9900k?   
    I just think too many modern builders forget about the need for mass storage and sure standard hard drives are not as compact or fast as SSD's but still have the leg up in cost factor.
    If large capacity SSD's were more affordable I would recommend them
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from Shreyas1 in Motherboard upgrade on prebuilt system???   
    While this may be possible do keep in mind there are a few possible caveats:
    1 form factor: while yes if the motherboard is microATX sized that doesnt mean its microATX and the rest of the machine will comply to the ATX standard.
    This includes things like power supplies, front panel connectors, internal layout and such.
    A lot of the time these OEM machines use proprietary parts so it may be wise to open up your machine and see what kind of cables are used.
     
    2 Airflow: if you intend to make this into a gaming PC keep in mind that a lot of those cases have rather poor airflow and not meant to take on heating parts like graphics cards, you may have to mod the living hell out of that thing to make sure what you put in there doesnt fry like an egg.
     
    3 Size: related to point number 1 but this does matter.
    A small form factor case simply cant take regular form factor parts and so if you want to pop in a graphics card this may have a limiting factor.
    If this is one of those slim PC's your options are limited.
    If this is a mid size tower then we may have something but its not guaranteed that you wont bump into issues.
     
    It would be nice to have photos here, as sure linking your model is a good starting point but knowing its externals and internals will help determine if you can mod this into something awesome or not.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from ckinfos in Advice on If my is CPU good enough for new GPU and what Monitor to get?   
    Your setup probably can take 1440P but I would actually more pair your processor with a RTX 2070 super at max.
    As you will be dealing with possible CPU bottlenecks best not go crazy.
    The 2080TI might leave your processor in the dust.
    I say go for a 2070 super this way you can have spare change just in case your system needs a new processor/motherboard/memory.
    the 2080Ti is pretty expensive after all and it does seem silly to pair it with a 5820k
     
    I mean the 5820k is still a good processor and all but there is always potential for bottlenecks
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from bipolarsuxs in Overclocking   
    Keep in mind there are pros and cons to overclocking.
    On one hand you get a performance boost and with a good overclock you can work wonders.
    On the other hand it does generate some heat not to mention overclocking can cause stability issues.
    Is overclocking necessary?
    Not really but if you can do it its worth a try
    People get hung up on frequency and boosts but if the system is running both fast and cool then I say perhaps overclocking may not be the best option but it is nice to play with.
    Personally i am more prompt to overclock my GPU then my CPU as my EVGA 1070Ti Silent FTW card is meant to be overclocked but my processor... well the overclocking potential of the 3600 is there but its not like there is a lot of headroom
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from ckinfos in Advice on If my is CPU good enough for new GPU and what Monitor to get?   
    I am going to chime in and say 144Hz is more then enough for most gamers.
    Only if you intend to be a pro esports gamer should you get anything higher than 144hz.
    Otherwise, 144hz is fine.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from BTGbullseye in 5700 or geforce 1660 ti   
    Still I would recommend at least 550W PSU as the issue with some of those low wattage models is lack of proper cables and or connectors.
    Plus it never hurts to have some overhead (and its not like a 550W PSU consumes 550W)
    I use power supply calculators more as a basis rather then anything else as while yes modern parts are very power efficient some of those low wattage power supplies skimp on things like SATA cables and such (or GPU power connectors in your case).
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from BTGbullseye in Advice on If my is CPU good enough for new GPU and what Monitor to get?   
    I am going to chime in and say 144Hz is more then enough for most gamers.
    Only if you intend to be a pro esports gamer should you get anything higher than 144hz.
    Otherwise, 144hz is fine.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from AnalogCanavity in 3700x vs i5 8600 in gaming   
    No keep the 3700X
    Remember this is still early days for the Ryzen 3000 series and AMD is coming out with some microcode updates here soon.
    I mean the 3700X will still be good at photo editing and perhaps the microcode update will help solve your issues.
    Also the fan being noisy may have something to do with not having the software for your fan controller.
    What motherboard do you have?
    What memory kit?
    Perhaps a bios update will help.
    I mean you just got this system, give it a chance.
    The 3700X is a great processor and it would be a shame to ditch it so early.
    Stability will come and if this is a fresh brand new system then yes maybe upgrading the bios will help.
    Besides the upgrade to the intel system will still be a bit of a dead end if you dont have a overclocking ready motherboard.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from ryzenuser in PC not turning ON   
    Ehh..... may be a dead mobo or bad ram then..... again really hard to tell here sad to say.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from LeOsP in Should I still use my old HDD ?   
    The health of the HDD has no impact on the SSD.
    However bad sectors does indicate failure, mind you its still okay to use a hard drive with bad sectors but too many of them is bad, real bad.
    Some people panic at a few bad sectors, its fine it doesnt always mean hard drive failure.
    However it should be fine but do consider a new drive here soon just in case.
    How many bad sectors do you have?
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from ryzenuser in PC not turning ON   
    Hrm, it could still be bad RAM or dead motherboard.
    I mean yes the machine is only a year old but that doesnt matter.
    A part can break rather if its old or brand new.
    I would see if you can get another stick of RAM, or a dual channel kit.
    I mean we ruled out the power supply so next is to see if its the motherboard or the RAM.
    The easier to diagnose is the ram so try that first.
    Even try the ram in another slot and see if that works.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from ryzenuser in PC not turning ON   
    Are you sure its not a RAM issue?
    As you only have 1 stick in there and that can be a big  factor here, Ryzen needs dual channel.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from TylerLovekeeper in The streaming service plague and why I am tired of playing by the rules.   
    Not so long ago there was a streaming service that had a vast collection of old movies, old TV and more.
    This service was called netflix and it was good as no more need for big DVD collections or going to a certain harbor full of seafaring criminals with eye patches and peg legs.
    In 2020 however Netflix will be on life support and we will have a mass of un nessasary un wanted and un needed streaming services.
    We got:
    Amazon Prime
    Hulu
    CBS all Acess
    Britbox
    Disney+
    Peacock
    HBOMax
     
    Enough is enough
     
    Too many streaming services now, too much money out the door.
     
    Personally I am just going to kill all my streaming service subscriptions, get a VPN and hoist up the jolly roger.
    I am done playing this game, I tried to be law abiding and not break the rules but now.... screw it.
    This madness has to stop.
    I will probably make a plex server in the near future, rip and torrent whatever I want to watch and tear the rulebook up and throw it into the San Marianas trench where no scurvy bilge rat can find it.
    Hoist away my anchor and set sail for the high seas.
     
    Anyone else feel the same way?
    Oh and if the mods feel this is too hot i understand, I just wanted to get this off my chest.
    I know talk of not so legal methods like this is looked down upon but personally....
     
    Yarrr.
     
    I just dont want to invest in DVD's or blue rays, those take up room.
    At least with my plex server idea i can just get a small form factor PC for it and its still will be cheaper then buying 800 boxed sets of various TV shows I like.
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    MadmanRB got a reaction from Faisal A in The streaming service plague and why I am tired of playing by the rules.   
    Not so long ago there was a streaming service that had a vast collection of old movies, old TV and more.
    This service was called netflix and it was good as no more need for big DVD collections or going to a certain harbor full of seafaring criminals with eye patches and peg legs.
    In 2020 however Netflix will be on life support and we will have a mass of un nessasary un wanted and un needed streaming services.
    We got:
    Amazon Prime
    Hulu
    CBS all Acess
    Britbox
    Disney+
    Peacock
    HBOMax
     
    Enough is enough
     
    Too many streaming services now, too much money out the door.
     
    Personally I am just going to kill all my streaming service subscriptions, get a VPN and hoist up the jolly roger.
    I am done playing this game, I tried to be law abiding and not break the rules but now.... screw it.
    This madness has to stop.
    I will probably make a plex server in the near future, rip and torrent whatever I want to watch and tear the rulebook up and throw it into the San Marianas trench where no scurvy bilge rat can find it.
    Hoist away my anchor and set sail for the high seas.
     
    Anyone else feel the same way?
    Oh and if the mods feel this is too hot i understand, I just wanted to get this off my chest.
    I know talk of not so legal methods like this is looked down upon but personally....
     
    Yarrr.
     
    I just dont want to invest in DVD's or blue rays, those take up room.
    At least with my plex server idea i can just get a small form factor PC for it and its still will be cheaper then buying 800 boxed sets of various TV shows I like.
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