DaveKerk

This is very inconvenient timing, but about 30 seconds after hitting post, windows update seems to have found it. I didn't think about windows update since I just made this windows install USB and didn't think windows would update anything. So lesson learned... be patient and update everything!!

Hi all! I just got an old MSI Vortex G25 8RE for a friend of mine. Brand new I don't think it had ever been out of box. The GPU is not being detected by a brand new fresh install of Windows 10. It appears to be detected in BIOS (which was updated to the latest available on MSI's website). Device manager doesn't show any yellow marks and doesn't show the GPU and the driver (that I got from the MSI website) does not detect it either. I have restarted multiple times, set BIOS back to defaults, and tried searching for any BIOS settings that would cause this. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

Thanks for the help!! I'll get a new riser cable along with it.

Hi all, I'm upgrading my Phanteks Enthoo Luxe 2 / 719. Phanteks makes a vertical GPU mount which I will likely use for the system. First question, is the Phanteks vertical GPU kit a gen 4 riser cable? It's not specified on their website. Also, looking at the pictures of the vertical GPU kit, it looks like the top slot is still open and could still be used. I do have an elgato 4k60 pro capture card that I want to keep in my system. If I put it in the top slot (which I usually use as the primary slot) would it take away PCIe lanes from the second slot where I could put the riser cable even if the capture card doesn't use all 16 lanes? My motherboard will be the ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero. CPU will be the 5800x if that's needed information. Thanks guys! Dave

I have been using my Sony WH-1000XM3s for 6-14 hours per day for nearly two years and even with glasses I have no complaints with them. With the XM4s coming out you should be able to get them for about $250 in some places. But still a $350 headset on amazon. If paying that price, get the XM4s.

Hi all!! Just purchased a new Samsung with HDR10+ support. Due to my setup, I have an HDMI switcher and an HDMI splitter. If the switcher/splitter supports HDR (which is advertised to do so) will it also support HDR10+? I'm not certain if the level of HDR is signal based or display based. Thanks in advance

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-quantum-vector-rtx-re-ti-d-rgb-nickel-plexi Quoted from the description: "This product is also compatible with the reference NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER cards." And yes, you can put your pump in the bottom of your case, just be sure your res is directly feeding into your pump inlet, this will ensure your pump never runs dry.

Damn! Thanks for the info!!!

What kinda water cooling are you doing?

Thanks for that advice!! I think I'll do that.

A single D5 will do all that?

Hi everyone. I am about to go under a full water cool. So I will be immediately water cooling 3 GPUs, and have a 480 and 360 rads. I will be adding Threadripper 3000 when that is launched later this year (?). I will be building in the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe 2 for those wondering. I was hoping someone could give me some advice on what pump or pumps to get. I don't know if I need one or two pumps or DDC or D5 pumps. I was planning on getting a dual D5 setup until I saw a video of someone building in the same case, with even more water cooling and from the looks of it, they used a single D5. Any help is appreciated!

Thank you for the input. I did indeed also post this question over there at the same time I did here. Just waiting for a reply on that thread over there.

Hey everyone,I recently received my Lulzbot TAZ Dual Extruder V3 (DE for the rest of the post) upgrade for my TAZ 5 and had a few questions:I want to print Carbon Fiber filament with my TAZ 5 and bought two hardened steel nozzles to replace the default ones.Is it possible to replace the nozzles on the DE?If so, how would I ensure that both nozzles are level with each other?I do already have both hardened steel nozzles so would it be worth it to replace both nozzles? With the second extruder being only for support and less abrasive materials I don't know if the hardened steel would be worth it to replace the default nozzle. Or should I save it to replace the primary extruder when the first one wears down? Do note, I already have both nozzles.Thanks for any help,David K.

Hey everyone, Looking for a large solder mat. The largest I can find are not very large. Hoping I can find one that is a few feet by a few feet. Anyone have any suggestions?

In the near future I plan on upgrading my system. I plan on upgrading to a 2920x with my previously owned 3x 980 kingpin cards (I also already have the water blocks). As any enthusiast would want to do, I want to water cool every single component. I found a case that has 420 and 360 rap support. My question: would running two different loops be a good idea? If so, what should I associate with each set of components with each rad? As stupid as it is, I am kinda attached to my 980s, so please don't suggest replacing them.

Hey everyone, I got a Lulzbot TAZ 5 from my old teacher. Only issue I'm aware of is that the print head as a whole is not working. I kind of just want to do an upgrade to it and get a dual extruder or even more fancy of an upgrade. Does anyone have any suggestions for compatible upgrades? As far as I know, the extruder assembly just should be entirely replaced, hence just wanting an upgrade. Thanks, Dave

Got it. I will have to learn!

I have no idea what CLI is but I'll figure it out I hope. Thanks for the help. I'll be looking into Proxmox.

ok so replace the whole software deal with proxmox?

By run FreeNAS and the VMs on a hypervisor.. do you mean running FreeNAS on a hypervisor that will also host VMs? (like i said... no idea what I'm doing right now)

Hey everyone, Total noob here. I am looking to learn about servers and such. First thought is learn how to setup a NAS and VMs. Then later get them in a way I can access them from non-local locations. From what I've seen.. it looks like FreeNAS is a pretty good option for what I need. I can do a NAS (duh) and I can do VMs. Does anyone have a better idea or wanna tell me I'm wrong about something? This isn't for anything big.. household stuff for now and maybe down the road I can use it for something legitimate. Just learning for the moment. Thanks, Dave

Honestly probably, if you're doing graphic design and such while streaming at the same time I would recommend reallocating the funds from the SSD to more RAM. Try to get 32GB for RAM. I think it'll make a difference for your situation.

I'm using DP. These are Kingpin cards so they do need a converter from mini-DP to full-DP but I thought the same thing... Intel graphics can run 2 4k's.

So RAM being in single vs dual channel can make a fairly large difference. If you plan on upgrading eventually then I would shell out the extra money for an X470 with full features because that's gonna be the last thing you want to upgrade (from a labor stand point). Plus it will have 4 DIMM slots and you can get 2x8 then upgrade with another 2x8 kit later.