Technomancer__

I have the gen 1s and it really is amazing what I can get out of them as I'm using them completely against the instructions (through a tree and a thick wall).

how can they know?

In the end I just bought 2 lbe-5ac-gen2 and they work like a charm

definitely used . either the seller switched the new drive with a used one or this was from a wrong package by accident. either ways report it.

Id get the cheaper toshiba, they will both work basically the same.
 
Or if you want cheap, get the 12tb externals if there cheap in your area, they often get to around 180 usd.

Nice
I have the zotac amp extreme 1070
I use MSI afterburner tho

Forwarded to YT. 
 
Thanks! 

...if they're not going to need a high end gpu they might as well get a used 750 or something, what's the point of a 250$ gpu? Also that power supply is cutting it VERY close for a build like that, plus the CX series didn't have a great reputation iirc. Maybe @LukeSavenije has a bit more insight on that.
 
@Anoraked what kind of programming do you need/want to do? 'cause for some things a high end cpu is just a waste of money. Also a desktop isn't always a good substitute for a laptop.
 
As for the original question about Macs, I think they're overpriced and not that well designed but for programming they're about as good as anything else - plus a lot of people prefer programming on a unix or unix-like system, so more than the hardware you should be looking at the software and whether you prefer it (Linux is also an option by the way).

@Anoraked I would definately recomend you build a desktop. You will get better performance due to better cooling and more power availability 

Project Exabyte...?

Rumble On :

 

MEME THIS!!
 

 

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OK, maybe to status update is more suitable 

WHEN SLICK GOES OUTUU , YOU BRING OUT YOUR WAIFUU  #UWU
 

 

https://windowsreport.com/play-sound-2-devices-windows-10/

https://www.amazon.com/ArctiClean-60ml-Kit-30ml/dp/B0007TOR08
 
This stuff eats though thermal paste maybe you could try it

Sometime it's just a greener choice.
I have been told to buy 4 cylinder car to save on gas so i bought two to save twice as much.
 

When Linus tells you to _______ (fill in the blank)

#MeToo
 

I'm SLOWLY digging out from under the mess of this new editor.  BRING BACK TEXT TAGS. PRETTY PLZ.
 
Note: It's getting complete, somehow. Post your complaints corrections and additions below. Everything is my opinion, even if it has a graph or flies in the face of something Linus said.
 
First watch this:
 

FAQs:

What's the most important thing I can do to improve my audio experience?
 
 
I have a low impedance headset. People tell me that onboard audio is terrible and a dedicated soundcard will improve my audio experience. How much will it really improve?
 
What is a DAC? How is it different from a soundcard? Which is better?
 
So, do I need a better soundcard or external AMP/DAC or is my onboard good enough?
 
I think I need a better soundcard. What should I look for in a sound card or an external AMP/DAC?
 
What should I look for in a pair of headphones?
 
I was thinking about buying good high impedance headphones in the future. Should I just get the amp/dac or soundcard now that would drive them, and buy the headphones later?
 
Should I get a cheap soundcard with virtual surround like dolby headphone or use a headphone with discrete drivers?
 
But I want a surround sound headset! What are the advantages of a good pair of headphones with a cheap mic?
 
OK, fine, but can't you just tell me what to get already and be done with it?  This is all very confusing!
FEATURES:

Headphones:
 
Surround Sound:
 
Speakers:
 
AMPS:
 
DACs:
 
Sources:
 
Microphones
 
Charts
 
Links to headphone and Amp reviews on LTT forums (Please check for broken links and report!):
 

Recently I had an issue where I was unable to bring out more than 60hz to my BenQ XL2411Z (HDMI). I have solved the problem and managed to get​ 73hz on the monitor. I would like to give an answer as a guide to people yet to solve this problem or do not know how to.
 
 
PREREQUISITES
 
A monitor capable of more than 60hz.
A HDMI/DVI link from the computer to the monitor.
(NOTE)
If you want 120hz out of your pc, you need a graphics card with HDMI 1.4b and above.
GTX 860m and above is compatible.
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A computer with Intel HD Graphics running Intel HD Graphics Control Panel. (below)
​

STEP 1
Make sure the display name of your monitor corresponds to which port it is plugged in to.
For example, if you plug in to HDMI then this will appear.

 
If you are plugging in DVI, (Digital) should appear instead.
If you wanted to overclock HDMI rather than DVI or the other way round, check your wire connections as well as the wire used.
HDMI has no visible pins while DVI has many pins sticking out of it.

Top left (VGA), Bottom left (HDMI) and right side is (DVI - Dual Link)
 
STEP 2
Open up Intel HD Graphics Control Panel by right clicking your desktop, then select graphics properties.
Select DISPLAY. Then CUSTOM RESOLUTIONS. Click Yes.
 
ON THE LEFT SIDE of the control panel, select the monitor in which you want to change the refresh rate of.
A vast amount of configuration settings should appear and this is where you key in your settings to change the refresh rate.
 
STEP 3 - Keying in the Values

Key in the resolution you want your monitor to display, in my case i wanted 1920 by 1080. You can customize however you like here.
 
Next would be the refresh rate, i suggest starting from increments of 5 hz till you reach 70hz and adding 1hz from 70hz onwards. (HDMI)  increment from 120hz if you are using DVI.
To add this range of values, you have to add multiple custom resolutions, which means you have to enter the custom resolution section multiple times.
In my case i ended up at 73hz,
 
 
STEP 4 - TESTING THE OUTPUT 
On the left, click on general settings, select the monitor you want to overclock. 
Click on refresh rate drop down menu and you should see all the refresh rates you have keyed in from before.

 
Staring from the lowest refresh rate you have inputed, one by one apply the settings while increasing the refresh rates. If you screen blanks out more than 5 seconds and you are not able to change the refresh  rate, you have found your maximum refresh rate.
In my case my screen blanked out at 74hz. Which meant that my maximum refresh rate for my monitor was 73hz.
I believe that if connected the HDMI to a DVI-DL adapter, you are able to get more than 120hz from the monitor.
 
AND YES,
you have successfully overclocked the monitor.
Go to http://testufo.com/#test=framerates to verify your new refresh rate!

Alex didn't even get to try the Oscilloscope...
I wanted to see that.

well, the question is do you value your data?
if it doesn't fail today it will fail tomorrow. change it as fast as possible