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Wallaceman105

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    Wallaceman105 reacted to MrBrightSyde in 3100 budget option   
    What do you mean...
    You don't like when people do this...
    Okay, typing that out, I can understand it's a little annoying...
     
    BTW, what are you looking for for PSUs?
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    Wallaceman105 reacted to MrBrightSyde in 3100 budget option   
    ...The 3600/3600x are over $200 right now. That's a big difference for a lot of people's budget builds. if the 3600 was still $155, then I would say yes, get that, but it's not
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    Wallaceman105 got a reaction from shoutingsteve in Wondering about adjusting to a curved monitor   
    Ok, that makes sense. I'll try to see one in person first then, thanks!
    saved me a 2am google, my man, you're a hero 🤟
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    Wallaceman105 reacted to shoutingsteve in Wondering about adjusting to a curved monitor   
    so your total width would be 1920+2560+1920= 6400 pixels.  total height would be 1440.
    Based on your profile, your graphics card (Radeon RX 580) can do 7680 x 4320...
    Ok, so you're fine.  But at least I care enough to check for you...
    <wanders off into the distance>
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    Wallaceman105 reacted to NewMaxx in Does dedicated cache on an NVME drive matter?   
    Check my signature for a link to more resources then you'll ever want - my Basics guide, buying guides, my subreddit with tons of daily information, package of patents/academic sources, etc.
     
    PCPP doesn't always list cache correctly. In any case, DRAM is not as necessary for NVMe drives for a number of reasons. One is that they can use the host memory buffer (HMB) feature, which is using some of your system memory (RAM) for mapping cache. The one exception is the WD SN550 which is a unique creature - you'll have to find my posts on Reddit if you want the full explanation on why it's an exception. Two, NVMe as a protocol is vastly superior to AHCI for solid state devices. Lower latency and more efficient organization means the drives work better so DRAM is less critical. This includes exceptionally fast SLC caching.
     
    That's not to say DRAM isn't valuable on them, just that for the casual user it's not a huge deal. On SATA (AHCI) SSDs, however, I feel DRAM is much more important, at least if you intend to use it as your primary drive in any serious system.
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    Wallaceman105 reacted to VeganJoy in Does dedicated cache on an NVME drive matter?   
    try storagereview and servethehome, theyre pretty in depth from what i know but they might not have super technical stuff. probably mostly consumer oriented articles but you never know
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    Wallaceman105 got a reaction from Metrize in Looking to build a PC (should I wait for new AMD chips/nvidia 30XX graphics cards?   
    The discussion at this point is less about what he needs now, and more about upgrade paths in the future
    Honestly it doesn't matter which board to get at the moment, they'll all do the job, but an x570 just extends the time until you'd need a new motherboard
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    Wallaceman105 got a reaction from Metrize in Looking to build a PC (should I wait for new AMD chips/nvidia 30XX graphics cards?   
    You'll want to click the filter that says "1 EPS 8-pin + 1 ATX 4-pin" when looking for a power supply
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    Wallaceman105 got a reaction from Ben17 in Need a switch for an attic that gets HOT   
    Hey guys, I'm trying to set up a proper ethernet setup in my house, and I have a concern about the switch I'm using.
    For context, the system runs like the quick diagram I attached.
    The attic that the main switch is in can regularly get up to 110-125 Fahrenheit during the North Carolina summer, and I've noticed on all the network switches I look at, they all have operating temperatures listed.
    How important are those numbers, and if the one I'm dealing with are too high, what are my options?
     
    Thanks,
    Wallace
     

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    Wallaceman105 got a reaction from Metrize in Looking to build a PC (should I wait for new AMD chips/nvidia 30XX graphics cards?   
    CPU-wise I think that you'd be fine getting your choice of a ryzen 3rd gen for the CPU, but due to their recent announcement of no 4th gen support for b450 boards, just make sure you get a motherboard that's x470 or x570. That way you can always upgrade down the line if you want to.
    You didn't ask about it, but double check that ram you have on your list. CL 20 is pretty high, you'd be better off with slower clocks and lower latency. I'd recommend aiming for CL 18 or lower, but 3200Mhz with CL16 is apparently a bit of a sweet spot for Ryzen.
     
    Good luck, and don't forget to post the build!
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    Wallaceman105 got a reaction from DailyProcrastinator in Helped my roommate build his first PC!   
    My roommate isn't much of a tech guy, but with some help he's built his first PC! 
    (parts list here: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Wallaceman105/saved/NFRF8d)
    Due to some weird driver issues, it took us a while to get the lighting all synced up, but here it is!
     
    The goal was to get a clean, sleek look with purple on white, so we went with the NZXT H510, some T-Force white RGB dimms, and the ROG Strix 5700XT
    Usecase is light gaming with an autoCAD and modeling workload. PSU (and cables) will be upgraded to an RMX white from Corsair soon, so pardon the cables


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    Wallaceman105 got a reaction from Belac F in Helped my roommate build his first PC!   
    My roommate isn't much of a tech guy, but with some help he's built his first PC! 
    (parts list here: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Wallaceman105/saved/NFRF8d)
    Due to some weird driver issues, it took us a while to get the lighting all synced up, but here it is!
     
    The goal was to get a clean, sleek look with purple on white, so we went with the NZXT H510, some T-Force white RGB dimms, and the ROG Strix 5700XT
    Usecase is light gaming with an autoCAD and modeling workload. PSU (and cables) will be upgraded to an RMX white from Corsair soon, so pardon the cables


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    Wallaceman105 reacted to Grabhanem in Looking for a good entry-level for my first build   
    https://www.amazon.com/AOC-C24G1-Frameless-DisplayPort-Adjustable/dp/B07GD7H18F/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=c24g1&qid=1582747611&sr=8-1
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    Wallaceman105 reacted to Stormseeker9 in Looking for a good entry-level for my first build   
    @Wallaceman105
    As for monitor something like this perhaps 
    https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xcCFf7/acer-vg271-pbmiipx-270-1920x1080-144-hz-monitor-vg271-pbmiipx
     
    slight better build with better quality parts. $20 more. 
     
    PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor $119.99 @ B&H Motherboard ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard $74.98 @ Amazon Memory G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory $62.99 @ Newegg Storage Western Digital Blue 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $63.56 @ Amazon Video Card Sapphire Radeon RX 5500 XT 8 GB PULSE Video Card $229.99 @ Amazon Case Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case $52.00 @ Amazon Power Supply Corsair RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $99.98 @ Amazon   Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts     Total $703.49   Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-15 16:46 EST-0500    
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