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  1. ankmanu
    NOTE: Maybe the wiring is not in standard colors, because it's not a USB cable, it's a cable connected to a PCIE Wifi+Bluetooth Adapter with a strange plug on the other side... But can it be right that one (black) wire will not be connected if I leave 2 pins dangling? EDIT: I tried it, and it worked just by letting those pins "overhang".
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    Does no one know this for sure? I don't like to go with trial-and-error, if it can possibly damage my motherboard
  3. ankmanu
    Okay. If I do it like this, then the one black cable (the one on the left on the second picture) will NOT be connected - can this be right? And can something go wrong if the wiring s messed up? (Can I kill my motherboard?)
  4. ankmanu
    Hi, I've got an ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE mATX Motherboard and a PCIE Expansion Card (its a Lenovo BA7E78 PCIe Adapter). The strange thing is that the expansion card has an 11-pin USB connector to connect to the mobo. But the Motherboard has only 2 internal USB connectors, which are both 9 pin. How am I supposed to connect the 11pin-Plug into a 9 pin connector? Thanks in advance!
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    Isn't there something like the http://www.coolermaster.com/peripheral/keyboards/masterkeys-pro-s-white/ which is wireless and can be connected to multiple devices? EDIT: And could you otherwise recommend a small wireless keyboard? (without a switch option)
  6. ankmanu
    It doesn't need to be an explicit "gaming" keyboard, and the price is not a huge concern. It will be used mainly for work, just modest gaming sometimes.
  7. ankmanu
    Hello! I'm currently upgrading my setup: I have a Macbook for daily use and light tasks, and I'm currently building a PC for 3D-CAD Workstation and Gaming use. Because I'll be only working on one computer at a time, I only use one Display and one set of peripherals (mouse, keyboard). Now I'm searching for the perfect combo to use. For the Mouse I'm most likely going with the Logitech MX Master, because it's a great mouse for Work and Games, it works with Windows and Mac OSX and (the most important part) it has a switch technology so I can switch between the two devices. Now I'm looking for an equally good keyboard, something that is wireless, good for gaming and work (maybe mechanical keyswitches) and has a switch function to work with MAC and Windows. I don't need a full keyboard, so no numblock or something like that. Logitech only offers something like this (https://www.logitech.com/de-de/product/k780-multi-device-wireless-keyboard?crid=27) which is probably not the best for gaming/work. Do you have any tipps? Manu
  8. ankmanu
    Yeah, but just look at those results: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/amd-ryzen-7-1700-cpu-review,review-33854-7.html http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/amd-ryzen-7-1800x-cpu,review-33811-9.html I will be doing 3D-CAD construction, not rendering. An i7-7700K will crush all Ryzen processors (even an i5 will crush them maybe). The programs are not making use of those cores yet!
  9. ankmanu
    Short UPDATE: I'm probably going with an Intel Core, as I initially thought. I read through a lot of Benchmarks regarding Ryzen and 3D-CAD or general workstation use, I think it's not better than an i5 or i7. Most of the programs won't use all the cores and are optimized for Intel, I think it's a safer bet to go with a good Intel Core CPU, like an i5-7600K or an i7-7700K. And Ryzen still seems to have some problems, while Intel is the king of the market in this segment. My pcpartlist looks like this now: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PbjCVY Thanks for your help!
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    Thanks for your reply! I think I'll try the Ryzen - but I'm still waiting a few weeks before I start the build, maybe there are some developments in terms of CAD for Ryzen. I worked with Solidworks for 2 years, the program is fine, but here in Germany CATIA is pretty much standard for the automotive sector I don't want a laptop as I am working on a Macbook for everything except CAD/gaming (in fact, up until now I ran the CAD programs via Parallels - which is why I want to build a PC again in the first place). I don't want to switch operating systems as OSX is far superior to me in terms of everyday use. I want the PC to complement my setup in terms of CAD-work and modest gaming. I have to look for the workstation-GPUs... Maybe I find something and will try JUST the workstation GPU. Or I will take a gaming GPU and try CAD with that. Or I will (as I thought till now) implement both cards (according to many forums it DOES work to have two separate GPUs with separate drivers - you just have two graphic outputs, which you have to connect to one monitor (switching works without reboot, too - just switch the cards in system settings and then change the input of the connected monitor to the other card)). I did a little parts list on pcpartpicker, I think something like that should work: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/pTdnJV NOTE: The GPU is not added yet (no gaming card, no workstation card)! Also I might change the Mobo since I don't need SLI/Crossfire. And case fans or coolers are also missing yet Manu
  11. ankmanu
    Because I'm a Master student in mechanical engineering, I use many different CAD-programs. I mostly use PTC Creo Parametrics 3.0, but now I'm switching to Autodesk Inventor and CATIA V6. I also tried Solidworks, but I think I'll be staying at Autodesk or PTC. The system should be futureproof, so I'd rather invest a bit more than having an obsolete system in 1-2 years. Budget is about 1500€. I like to fit it in my Rack, that's why I'll use the following case (XCASE X439L): https://www.xcase.co.uk/collections/4u-rackmount-cases/products/x439l (I'll probably fit a lot more fans inside for better ventilation) I like to add a modest gaming GPU (like the GTX1060 or 1070) and add a used workstation card (Quadro) if necessery (can also be added later - I like to try the CAD with "normal" GPU first - but I like to be able to fit a workstation GPU in if I want). Then I'll add a 750W PSU and an SSD, maybe 32GB of RAM. Hope that fits in the budget
  12. ankmanu
    Ryzen sounds really good so far. Maybe I won't have the best performance out of the box, but I think most CAD-Software will be updated soon for good support of Ryzen. Now I just need to decide which one - R7 1700 / 1700X / 1800X ? The price difference is fairly large, and the only real difference is the clock speed... Maybe I have to see how it fits my budget Thanks again!
  13. ankmanu
    Well... I didn't thought about that I think you are right! Just need to check if the programs support the RYZEN - but that shouldn't be an issue I think. Thanks so far, I'm probably joining the Ryzen-Hype-Train!
  14. ankmanu
    Hello! I'm planning a new pc build for two purposes: CAD-Workstation (3D-Modelling) AND a bit of gaming (Maybe a cheap workstation GPU and a modest gaming GPU). I already found some parts, like the case, possible PSU etc, but I'm struggling with the processor: Core Series or Xeon? I'm thinking a bit like this: Core Series: Pro: standard for gaming, works with CAD too; also normal socket, relatively cheap, overclockable (but I don't want to overclock) Con: no ECC support, I pay for integrated GPU Xeon Series: Pro: ECC support, no iGPU (which I don't need), maybe better value for money if I take an E3? Con: MoBo has to support it, which is usually more expensive; same socket if I take E3, but E5 would need different socket With what would you go? It affects the MoBo and the memory, and the upgradeability. If I go with the Core-Series I'd take an actual i5 (i5-7500 - I don't want to overclock), if I'd go with the XEON-Series, I don't know yet... E3 should be standard, but does it support DDR4? And if I'd go with the E5 I need a different socket, it is more expensive AND it's not useful, if I only use one cpu, right? Thanks for your advice! Manu
  15. ankmanu
    Okay thanks! I looked at NORCOs website again and found the following: 1) These cases: (http://www.norcotek.com/product/rpc-450b/ and http://www.norcotek.com/product/rpc-450/): They are a bit longer than I like, 550mm. But that would mean a little bit more room to work with. But where is the difference between the 450 and the 450b? b for black? I cannot find a spec-difference. 2) Again, this one: (http://www.norcotek.com/product/rpc-431/). This looks pretty amazing to me, I think I could also put three 120mm front fans in if i like, or put a 360mm-Rad in the front. The only question which I have here: Would a big GPU fit? (The 1080 is 10.5" long, the whole case is only 15", and there has to be room for the fans and rad). Somebody tried that? Or should it work easily? Manu
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