shayan_doust

Yea im with u on this.  

I use no-ip and it works great

It really depends on your usage. Intel Xeon is more of a server-grade CPU designed for redundancy compared to Intel i7. Technically speaking, Xeon should be better in multi-tasking than any consumer-graded i-series but as the i7 is a lot newer, it should theoretically perform better than the xeon.
 
According to http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Xeon-E5-1620-v3-vs-Intel-Core-i7-5820K Intel's i7-5820K does better in both multi-core and single-cored performance. The intel-i7 boasts 6 cores compared to intel's xeon which boasts only quad cores. The xeon has a higher clock speed and according to CPUBOSS, "Clock speed has clearly been traded in for more cores in most of server" .  Also note that the xeon is a full $100 cheaper than the intel-i7.
 
In reality, look at your budget. If you want something strong and cost-effective, go for the Xeon. The Xeon should also support the use of error-correcting RAM. If you really want something stronger with 6 cores and a great clock speed and more cache space, I suggest spending $100 more and going for the intel i7-5820k. Personally, I would go for the i7.
 

Remote desktop connection is basically like VNC. This allows you to graphically connect to the computer and view & control the desktop as if you were sitting in front of it. 
 
You can enable Remote desktop connection by following these steps on Microsoft's website: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/connect-using-remote-desktop-connection#connect-using-remote-desktop-connection=windows-7
 
I personally prefer using https://www.realvnc.com/ as it is extremely easy to set up and the controls that are available are brilliant. VNC is free for personal use but it requires a license for big businesses and enterprises. The problem with allowing clients to connect through vnc or remote desktop connection is that they are able to control the computer and are able to maliciously modify it, which is a huge security problem. Also, remote desktop connection and VNC requires a fast internet and lan speed in order to prevent latency. Someone correct me on this, but connecting to your pc from outside of your lan may require port-forwarding.
 
 

It can't be DDoSed. At first I thought it was an issue with a local CDN, but now after everyone is complaining about it, it might just be some platform update. 
No server can have a 24/7 uptime.

Just a question. Doesn't the Raspberry Pi have any form of built-in protection from over-voltage and what-not?

Don't you have your own office installer? If your a student, most schools offer free copies of these. If not, try Google Sheets. The same idea as before. Here is a picture to help explain.
 

"People often incorrectly assume that a download speed of 1 Megabit per second will allow them to download a 1 Megabyte file in one second. This is not the case, because one byte contains eight bits. A Megabit is 1/8 the size of a Megabyte, meaning that to download a 1 MB file in 1 second you would need a connection of 8 Mbps. The difference between a Gigabyte (GB) and a Gigabit (Gb) is the same, with a Gigabyte being 8 times larger than a Gigabit."
[Source: SoftPerfect]
 
 
With you getting 500 kbps, have a look at your router. There are many factors that contribute with causing a lower speed. Low-end router mainly use only single band 2.4 ghz which phones and even microwaves can interfere with it. Many new dual band routers utilise both 2.4 & 5ghz. Note that 5 ghz is a lot more stable to interference but the range is greatly reduced due to its wavelength. How bittorrent works is that you are theoretically downloading something off of someone elses computer that they already have downloaded data - meaning that there is no central server therefore the speed is affected in this way. You need to look at your ISP (Internet service provider). It is possible that they can be throttling your speed for bittorrent as it is mainly used for software piracy and, according to ToS of some providers, they are greatly against that. 
 
How can you get a stable internet? - RJ45 ethernet cable preferrably cat 5e due to your speed. Nothing beats the ethernet cable as it is less prone of getting interfered from the environmental conditions. Remember, you will never get the true speed that the ISP is telling you. You sometimes may get less, or like me you may be getting more than your prescribed speed. What type of connection to your ISP are you using? ADSL? Fiber optic? ADSL works by sending data through the telephone copper cable which means that the speed is theoretically lower than ISP advertised speed due to little resistance to the environment. Fiber optic works by sending the data through thin pieces of fiber glass via total internal reflection - which results in little to no interference and therefore achieving the speed. 
 
You also need to be looking at your router. Stock firmwares on the router are a total nightmare and are the worst things I have ever seen. I own Linksys ea6900 and after flashing it with DD-WRT third-party firmware, I'm getting super fast speeds - although flashing is not preferred for the inexperienced as there is a chance that you may brick the router in the process.

Yes it should run all games at high to ultra settings at 1080p. You wont be running many games at the native resolution which is 4K (Someone correct me if I'm wrong)

Many thanks for your reply Matias_Chambers!
 
I've got the non-4k version of the computer & I currently have it hooked up to 2 other 1080p 60 Hz monitors.

Yeah you can play games at 60fps but you need to sacrifice quality, high/mid settings if you want steady 60fps at all times. the 960m is somewhat equivalent to desktop gtx 645.
 

I think even 1440p should be fine on that.

Yes, I mean that 1080p might be the native resolution anyway

Yeah the 960 wont offer a playable experience at 4K at all. 

Yes, it's definitely all right.
depends on the screen he got, there's the 1080p model too iirc.

960M ultra ? Can't do. 
 
High settings at most.
 
My GTX760 can't keep 60 on high in all games. So mobile GPU of same tier has no chance at 1080p. 
 
Very decent specs actually