AlexQC

So I'm installing a contact frame on my i9-13900K (cooled by AIO). I wanted to check the thermals/voltages before and after to see the gains and I was wondering what would be a good methodology to do so. Usually I run a stress test with AIDA64 and take screenshots. What do you suggest me and which metrics should I compare to measure the gain?

So, I have a WD Black 6TB (WD6002FZWX) HDD in my PC at the moment and it's getting pretty full. I want to replace it with a larger drive. This drive has no apps/games installed on it, it's only used to store music, videos, photos, backups, documents... The new drive must be quiet as my PC is right next to me. I was thinking of getting a WD Red Plus 12TB (WD120EFBX) since they seems pretty quiet and I trust WD. I was wondering if it's a good fit for my use case (using a WD Red alone - my main drive is a nvme ssd)?

And since those cables don't have any connectors, any idea where I can buy female ARGB connectors (like you connect to the motherboard) so I can DIY my cables? I checked AliExpress and Amazon without success.

I want to make an ARGB header to JST cable. A couple of months ago I purchased this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003407470145.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.10.703d1802jKoNzN to create my own cables. One side is already done and installing JST cables is easy but the cable is so cheap that each time I cramp the JST pins I break the cable (even with little force). This is the tool I use to cramp the pins: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AVVO7K?th=1 Anyone know a better source for cable for my project?

I have a video suggestion. Do a video on car tech to enhance your car experience. I just bought an used car (2019 Camry) and it only support wired CarPlay and you will never see me with an iPhone, so I found those Chinese mini computers that enable wireless CarPlay and Android Auto on my car it's as it adds feature to my car that Toyota won't make but it's far from perfect (I got the Carlinkit 4.0). Here are some ideas that can translate to a video (like when you did the dashcams video) : Are those solutions secure? Can they contain malware like some Chinese Android boxes? How do they work (my guess is that it act as a translation layer from wired CarPlay to wireless CarPlay / Android Auto) How to fix the common connectivity issues (choppy music) Are there homebrew solutions (open source projects) Comparison of all the competing products Anyway what I'm talking is about what I experienced but any other car tech that enhance your experience while driving would be nice (security, windshield projected image to get some kind of augmented reality, etc). Thanks and continue the good work!

Yeah my Lian Li AIO fans use 4 pin JST but only 3 pin are populated (why they didn't use a 3 pin connector then it's a mystery). Yeah we can always dream of a standard, but like you I think it won't happen... or : Credit : https://xkcd.com/927/

Indeed. But what choice do we have until everyone use the same standard Is it the same for 4 pin JST : ?

Yeah I know it's why I do cable adapters to convert all of them to regular ARGB headers and I then use SignalRGB to control all.

They are, it's just ground 5v and data. They don't make adapters because there is no demand I guess (that and because some of them *cough* Corsair *cough* want to lock you in their ecosystem). Anyway I want specific cable lengths.

So I'm making ARGB cables for the Lian Li Galahad AIO 360 fans and pump. Currently all 4 are using ARGB JST connectors. The fans are using 4 pin JST connectors (only 3 of the 4 pins are populated) and the pump is using 3 pin JST connectors. I want to convert to those JST to regular ARGB motherboard header like this : Now I want to triple check the pin layout on each side. Anyone know the spec? I found some post but want to triple check. Thanks!

I have a Canon CanoScan 9000F (9600 dpi) and I'm being offered a Epson Perfection V700 Photo (6400 dpi) and a Epson Expression 10000XL (2400 dpi). Now I'm using my scanner to scan printed photos (not negatives). Now when I compare these 3 scanners, it seems my scanner would be best for printed matter, the V700 would be better for negatives and the 10000XL can scan larger documents. Now on the 10000XL why the dpi is so low? This scanner is still quite expensive versus my consumer grade CanoScan 9000F. How can I compare their qualities? Is there a good place where I could ask this question? Thanks for the help!

Pfff we probably have the same age (and I'm maybe even older) and I'm not old For 4K I liked Metro Exodus (in fact all the Metro series is great in 4K). All the newer Dooms are great in 4K too but you probably tried them already...

I guess? (Never took the time to learn ARGB standards as it's my first build with RGB)

No, here are diagrams of what I need:

Does anyone know of a company or someone that can do custom ARGB cables? I want to replace my 3 to 1 cable for 3 single cables for my AIO fans and also create a custom cable for my case ARGB lighting.