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    Cyracus got a reaction from An0maly_76 in Added new RAM - PC wont post. Asus ROG B550-F yellow light.   
    It may be better to return the kit you recently purchased, sell the kit you already had, and get a 4 stick kit.
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Deadpool2onBlu-Ray in Will AM4 CPUs still be relevant in 5 years?   
    Clock speed is only part of the equation. Ryzen 5000 saw a significant IPC (instructions per clock) increase, so even at slightly lower clocks the 5600 outperforms the 3600xt easily.
    Sucks that you got taken advantage of.
     
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    Cyracus reacted to Hybris5112 in Body cam recommendations?   
    This is the first time I have searched for something like this and its not surprising that this sort of thing is rather institutionalized.
    You have what I would call a reputable company like Axom with their Body 3 (https://www.axon.com/products/axon-body-3) which looks like a true LE grade body cam but you have to contact them so I suspect that there is no way to buy a camera unless you are a police department or private security firm.
     
    Going down the list the next brand that didn't strike me as completely questionable is Wolfcom.
    https://policebodycameras.com/collections/halo-body-cameras/products/halo-body-worn-camera-includes-360-degree-clip-and-2-year-warranty ($499.99)
    32GB of storage with no word on expandability that I could find and no word on how much footage it can hold but looking at their other camera I think 18 hours of video can be taken but I question that.
    1296p resolution video
    Requires the included software to pull video off.
    140 degree lens.
     
    Next model tier down is this: https://policebodycameras.com/collections/vision-body-camera/products/vision-body-camera ($299.99)
    32GB of storage which they claim will hold 18 hours of footage (Used this for the above estimation) but 2.5 hours of battery life when constantly recording which sounds more realistic for how much video you can record. This is one reason why I don't fully trust everything on their site.
    1080p resolution video.
    Requires special software to pull video off and on the page they don't make it clear that you get said software. Since this is a cheaper model maybe that is where some of the cost savings is because they expect you to buy separately the software, again I am unsure.
    120 degree lens
     
    Finally we reach what I would call the bottom of the barrel. Boblov is a brand I kept running into in my searches and they are on Newegg for what that is worth but otherwise I can't find a company website.
    https://www.newegg.com/p/2M1-00B7-000C4?quicklink=true ($93.99)
    64GB storage with no expansion mentioned.
    They claim 5 hours of battery life when recording at 1080p.
    It has a on board screen for reviewing footage which is one of the main reasons why I am even bringing it up.
    170 degree lens
    Footage is otherwise pulled off by a micro-usb port with no mention of special software needed and its in MP4 format.
    For $30 you can also get a body strap to mount it to. (https://www.newegg.com/p/2M1-00B7-000E3?Item=9SIAEU9B998664&Description=body camera&cm_re=body_camera-_-2M1-00B7-000E3-_-Product)
     
    After that its even worse Chinese brands that look even more questionable than this Boblov brand and I feel aren't worth mentioning unless someone with more first hand knowledge can say otherwise.
     
    On a whim I looked at GoPro. Specifically their older Hero 8 camera
    https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/hero8-black/CHDHX-801-master.html ($280.00)
    https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-accessories/chesty/AGCHM-001.html (Chest mount: $40.00)
    Their specs are next to useless for the sort of questions I want to answer but if their images of the camera are accurate then it looks like you can put in a 32GB microSD card and maybe get 2 hours of 4k60fps footage and likely more at lower resolutions.
    As for how easy it would be to use for this sort of application I can't speak for but its at least a well known brand with wider support than what else I found.
     
    Sorry if this doesn't really help I did my best.
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Slayerking92 in Body cam recommendations?   
    I was assaulted by a group of thugs in my neighborhood out of the blue (*I'll cover details below), unfortunately there was nobody else around to witness. I filed a police report. Yada yada.
    Wanna make sure I have good evidence to give the cops if anything like that happens again.
    I don't know much about body cams, but I'd like something that secures to me, durable of course, and big plus if the battery is replaceable.
     
    Details: I'm standing in a covered bus stop, playing a game on my phone, this guy I've never seen steps in, punches me in the face and starts teeing off, there's another guy behind him and a third with a 2x4. Fisty doesn't hit that hard. Idk if #2 hit me, focus was on #3 with the 2x4. I got away, they didn't chase. I ended up with a bum shoulder, a couple bruises, some scratches, and a sore ego... but it could've been worse.
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Kelsey in PC is on 24X7- is AIO pump Ok?   
    If downtime is not acceptable under any circumstances go with the d15. Even if the fans die the d15 will still provide cooling, when an aio pump dies you need a new cooler, it doesn't happen often, but it's a bummer when it does.
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    Cyracus got a reaction from HeroRareheart in PC is on 24X7- is AIO pump Ok?   
    If downtime is not acceptable under any circumstances go with the d15. Even if the fans die the d15 will still provide cooling, when an aio pump dies you need a new cooler, it doesn't happen often, but it's a bummer when it does.
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    Cyracus got a reaction from bootiecalls in Checking CPU in BIOS without a cooler?   
    It shouldn't hurt it, cpus have safety systems built in these days to protect from overheating (I mean it will probably hit tjmax but then should throttle itself)
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    Cyracus got a reaction from iLynne in Repairable laptops like Framework are stupid (opinion)   
    Or even if they can get the parts, Apple puts software locks in place to prevent the device from working
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Mark Kaine in Can't go above 3200MHz of ram speed   
    You have to change voltages to change frequency when not using xmp. This guide has good info https://github.com/integralfx/MemTestHelper/blob/oc-guide/DDR4 OC Guide.md
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    Cyracus got a reaction from HesCalledTheStig in 120mm AIO mounting question   
    I would
    A: Remove Phanteks drive sleds and figure out mounting there.
    B: Use extra long screws from the front of the case, ideally with some kind of spacers.
    C: See if it can fit under the gpu for the main system, remove any pcie slot covers not used for mounting rad.
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Derigueur in Intel 12th Gen or Ryzen Zen 3/Zen 3 Refresh   
    I expect single core performance will be not quite at parity with Intel, but more efficiently, and we'll have to see if Intel's big/little matures well like Ryzen has, or if it turns out to be a bulldozer.
    🤷‍♂️probably
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Derigueur in Intel 12th Gen or Ryzen Zen 3/Zen 3 Refresh   
    That's gonna take 8 months to a year(ish). Stick with ddr4 for the time being. Would also recommend Amd because stability.
    I expect 3d V-cache will allow Amd to leapfrog Intel right back, maybe not in single core, but for sure multi core, so waiting for that update certainly has its merits
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Helpful Tech Witch in ROG RIG Reboot 2021 Announcement   
    Time to crank out some computer components with the 3d printer and have a smashing good time
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    Cyracus got a reaction from hysel in Core i9-12900K "Destroys" Ryzen 9 5950X By 38% In Ashes of the Singularity   
    This was a funny comment referring to the then CEO of Intel downplaying the value of benchmarks because AMD Ryzen CPUs started to overtake Intel's offerings in almost all benchmarks, here's a link to an article https://www.extremetech.com/computing/311275-intel-doesnt-want-to-talk-about-benchmarks-anymore
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Talong16 in I want to help my friend with his first build   
    This psu would be a better choice https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3gJmP6/evga-g5-650-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-g5-0650-x1
     
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    Cyracus got a reaction from da na in What would it take to start mining bitcoin?   
    One does not simply start mining bitcoin in 2021.
    To mine cryptocurrency you're going to have to learn about the different cryptocurrencies.
    Then it would probably help to predict what will be mined with GPUs once ETH can't be mined anymore
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    Cyracus got a reaction from BigRecoiilz in OC 3000MHz ram to 3200 or even 3400??   
    I have a kit of Crucial ballistix sport LT rated 3000 15-16-16-16-35 1.35v that ran 3733 15-19-16-16-35 1.39v.
    The ddr4 oc guide mentioned above is a great resource.
    Y-cruncher can be useful for stability testing, recommend it before running longer tests because it's fast and can catch things other tests might miss. (benchmark pi, multi-thread, highest amount not exceeding ram capacity)
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    Cyracus got a reaction from MadGoatHaz in OC 3000MHz ram to 3200 or even 3400??   
    I have a kit of Crucial ballistix sport LT rated 3000 15-16-16-16-35 1.35v that ran 3733 15-19-16-16-35 1.39v.
    The ddr4 oc guide mentioned above is a great resource.
    Y-cruncher can be useful for stability testing, recommend it before running longer tests because it's fast and can catch things other tests might miss. (benchmark pi, multi-thread, highest amount not exceeding ram capacity)
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Slimball420 in Balance recomendation?   
    For gaming a 5800x Should work well and allow you to save some money
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Salahuddin in Why do my system drives fill up quickly but my other drive dont? And How do I use the data drives?   
    It's best done on a clean install of windows so you don't break any programs or anything while redirecting.
    From that window you screenshotted, right click the desktop folder and select properties, click the location tab, read information, D:\Desktop is a great location, or use the "move..." button to select the location you want the files placed on the desktop to accumulate.
    follow the same procedure for all the other file storage directories (documents, downloads, music, pictures, and videos) changing the D:\* to fit.
    Installing programs is usually just remembering to change the drive letter. Keep critical programs like antivirus on the OS drive.
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Freakwise in I need a recommendation for a high performance gpu for under $100   
    1. define high performance
    2. Invent a time machine, travel back to before the pandemic exacerbated shortages, or travel forward past them, and get a gpu at a decent price.
    Unfortunately finding a solid gpu at an affordable price is mighty tough right now
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Filingo in Thermalright coolers for 5600x?   
    Tdp's from Intel and AMD are meaningless. 11900k is listed on Intel's site as 95w TDP, actual power draw full load is ~200w. 3600 "65w TDP" Power draw a bit over 105w full load.
    You're best off setting the temperature throttle limit to 83-85, it keeps the cpu from dumping clocks to manage heat. *And going with a non-stock cooler
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Hold-Ma-Beer in I need a recommendation for a high performance gpu for under $100   
    1. define high performance
    2. Invent a time machine, travel back to before the pandemic exacerbated shortages, or travel forward past them, and get a gpu at a decent price.
    Unfortunately finding a solid gpu at an affordable price is mighty tough right now
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    Cyracus got a reaction from Zo-Kim in Please help with my partpicker build   
    I would suggest this kit with a Ryzen build https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7jH8TW/gskill-flare-x-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-memory-f4-3200c14d-32gfx
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