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Coldfuson

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    Coldfuson got a reaction from Ben17 in README: How to respond to a no POST or no power up situation   
    You shouldn't ever have to ground a motherboard through any other means than the ground on the 24 pin connector. In damn near every build guide, it is suggested you do a test bench build on top of the motherboard box. You probably had a loose connection on your 8 pin or something that was corrected when you unplugged everything and plugged it back in when you put it in your case. 
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    Coldfuson reacted to Qub3d in AMD RYZEN... A GAME CHANGER!   
    "It outperforms similarly priced Intel CPUs!"
    -Meh
     
    "95w TDP on the highest-end chips!"
    -Cool, I guess (yawn)
     
    "RGB stock cooler"
    -WOAH BACK UP WHAT
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    Coldfuson reacted to Space Reptile in AMD RYZEN... A GAME CHANGER!   
    HYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYPE 

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    Coldfuson reacted to cj09beira in AMD Ryzen Full Lineup Prices, Specs & Clock Speeds Leaked   
    but we don't buy hardware to last 6 months right?
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    Coldfuson reacted to dalekphalm in Remote Desktoping/Locking Down Grandparents Computer   
    Teamviewer works well and is extremely easy to use.
     
    You install the software, then setup "Unattended Access". You assign a password to the computer. The computer itself is given a 9-digit "ID number". When in Unattended Access mode, it runs as a service, and as long as the computer is turned on, and has internet, the connection is available (Even if user is not logged in).
     
    Finally, you create and sign into a Teamviewer account. This adds the computer to the account. So on another computer, you install Teamviewer, sign into your account, and you see your Grandparents computer in the list.
     
    No need to remember an IP Address, or even the ID number of the computer.
     
    No port forwarding needed (At least, not normally). Also, no need to worry about the WAN IP Address changing (Since most residential connections are on DHCP, which means the IP will occasionally change).
     
    Easier to deal with compared to Windows RDP. And less hassle with setup compared to some of the VNC programs. I've never used the Chrome Remote Desktop add-on, so that might be alright But Teamviewer is simply one of the best out there.
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    Coldfuson reacted to rattacko123 in Levels 5 to 8 (Deep Web)--If they really exist   
    Ogres have layers
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    Coldfuson reacted to Acorn Eyes in Why aren't components made primarily white instead of black?   
    HAHAHA, are you trying to tell me people don't set up their rig outside?
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    Coldfuson reacted to Tahab_1 in You know you're a techie when. . .   
    You check the specs of every computer that you go on, no matter where or what it is.
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    Coldfuson reacted to Imabigmac in You know you're a techie when. . .   
    When you have over 3000 posts on a tech forum....
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    Coldfuson reacted to Thorium19 in You know you're a techie when. . .   
    When you can casually name most PC parts and useful software without even having to think about it.
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    Coldfuson reacted to DigitalHermit in You know you're a techie when. . .   
    when you have a box full of cables...
     
    when you have more tech stuff than you actually use...
     
    when you have a PC with no crapware/malware...
     
    when you name your devices with pet names... (Like how I named my rig Mutsuki)
     
    when you know how to use Linux to its fullest...
     
    when you're updated with hardware and software stuff...
     
    when you'd take anything tech, no matter how crappy or old, if it was given to you for free...
     
    when you get pissed if you don't have full control over a machine...
     
    when you get pissed if people don't get the best value in tech for their money...
     
    when you can give a rough diagnosis of something at first glance...
     
    when you can name the model of a device at a glance...
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    Coldfuson reacted to FuzzyYellow in You know you're a techie when. . .   
    when you never delete the installers after installing "just in case."
     
    When you have a dedicated room just for the tech stuff you've gathered over the years.
     
    When you have to make every computer you use faster than before you used it.
     
    When you have a stack of install discs for various linux distros.
     
    When you have broken computer parts from 1998 still saved "for later."
     
    when you can't find another person to talk with who's "on your tech level."
     
    When you don't have antivirus installed and still have never gotten a virus.
     
    When you overclock a pc from 2003 just for fun
     
    When it drives you crazy to see people throw away a 3 year old pc because "its slow."
     
    That's all i can think of right now.
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    Coldfuson reacted to nick99n in You know you're a techie when. . .   
    when you have to know the specs of what you are using no matter what (pc,laptop,phone,anything)
    when you have a massive box from a tv  filled with cables and hardware
    when you expalin something to someone ,they are amazed about what you know,and what they can do with this knowledge,they want to remember but they can't
    when you want to stress test everything and undervolt or overclock them 
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    Coldfuson reacted to Spork829 in UPDATED AGAIN: New Ryzen prices and clock speeds rumoured: lowest-end 8c/16t for $322, lowest-end 6c/12t for $223   
    It seems too good to be true, but I really, really hope not. I'd love to see Intel actually have to try these days.
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    Coldfuson reacted to Tedster in You know you're a techie when. . .   
    When your desk is full of useful cables.
     
    When your friends don't understand you and require you to speak in simple terms, which you're doing already.
     
    When you have multiple old cellphones that no longer work lying around.
     
    When you have all the ethernet ports on your switch occupied.
     
    When you have an external battery on you most of the time.
     
    When your backpack is extremely heavy thanks to the technology it's full of.
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    Coldfuson got a reaction from SCHISCHKA in Levels 5 to 8 (Deep Web)--If they really exist   
    The lack of proof that they do exist is the proof that they in fact do not exist. 
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    Coldfuson reacted to LinusTech in Thermaltake Engine 27   
    Sheesh. Lose the tinfoil hat man.. The 6700K doens't come with a stock cooler at all, so we grabbed a stock cooler out of a bin of them that we have. It ended up not being the "right one" of which there isn't one since it doesn't include one anyway.
     
    Regards,
     
    Linus
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    Coldfuson reacted to Mornincupofhate in Tracing a hacker   
    This post looks like it was made by an 8 year old who owns a mac yet tells all his school friends hes a master h4xer.
     
    Unless you're the FBI, don't bother.
     
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    Coldfuson reacted to Ezzy-525 in Thermaltake Engine 27   
    Damn you Linus!!! Get everything absolutely correct, ALL of the time! *shakes fist in air like old man*
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    Coldfuson reacted to Slick in Linus's Disturbing Trend to Clickbait   
    We don't delete threads that attack us.
     
    We delete threads that attack users on a personal level.
     
     
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    Coldfuson reacted to SansVarnic in Dust removing ideas? Compressor, Airbrush ect...leaf blower lol..j/k   
    Leaf blower = epic
     
    /s 
     

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    Coldfuson reacted to You_are_a_cunt in The Most Versatile All-in-one Gaming PC but not enough storage?   
    Who keeps all of their Steam games installed? Really...
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    Coldfuson reacted to EunSoo in Do you guys get warranties for your products? Or just not worth the money.   
    I get coverage plans for my phones but that's it. It's the only electronic coverage plan that I have ever used.
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    Coldfuson reacted to tom_w141 in Wirelessly powered hardware components?   
    Based on the current way we "wirelessly" charge devices - no. We charge via induction and if you have ever owned a wireless charger you have probably stopped using it because you'll have noticed its 2-3x longer to charge than a wire.
     
    Also if you have ever owned a wireless device e.g. a phone then you'll know there is a sweet spot on the charging pad and being a few cm off will result in none or intermittent power delivery.

    Now imagine all your higher wattage PC components needing constant uninterrupted power. They would need to be very close to the coil of the psu (thats how induction works) meaning that your components would all be right next to each other and adjacent to the psu (like it would have to be case central?) then goodbye thermals and component performance will vary wildly by case design.
     
    Wireless is not necessarily better or the future. Yes its convenient in some applications like Wi-Fi on mobile phone but just like in the case of internet the wired connection will always be champ.

    Tldr: No absolutely not unless we find a better way to delivery power wirelessly than induction (unlikely)

    Source:  Am electrical/electronic engineer
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    Coldfuson reacted to TheBestUserName in A survey for computer science   
    Good.  
     

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