Recent content by Andrew_319

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    Best Option For Long Term Storage?

    So I need to store video clips that I have for personal reasons. I currently am storing them on a Hard Drive. Now I want to be able to view these for years, maybe even decades. My main idea was a Hard drive. I know I would need to Format the drive and put everything back on it every like 2 years...
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    What Drive To Backup Files?

    So I have this like modern time casual thing that I do. I talk to my friends on Discord, and I record it. I also record my gameplay, and render it at the end of the day and store it on a Hard Drive. Now I want to be able to go back years from now or even decades and be able to relive those...
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    Is Upgrading to GTX 1070 Worth it?

    So I am kinda on a budget here just so you know first. I have a AMD R9 380 GPU.... Now I have a I7-4790k at 4.0 Ghz, so I think I am fine here. I want to get the GTX 1070 FE for really 1080p gaming at 144hz. My only problem is that from bench marking websites, its really only about a 40-50 FPS...
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    How long will the EVGA GTX 1080 Hybrid last?

    So i have been deciding if I want to get the EVGA GTX 1080 SC2 or I want to get the Hybrid version. I want the Hybrid version because I will get better thermals, but I have concerns. One, how long will this AIO for GPU last? Will it last only like 2-3 years like the AIOS for the CPU or longer or...
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    Can My Motherboard Boot From a M.2

    So I have been wanting to crab myself a M.2 SSD. All I really want this for is to replace my Samsung 850 Evo SSD that I have my OS on. My concern is will my motherboard be able to boot from it? I have a Asus Z97-A Amazon-...
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    Damage My GPU

    So recently I decided to start data mining on my PC for crypto currency. This in my opinion is very taxing on my GPU. I have a AMD R9 380 that has the MSI frozen fans or some. I have my PC on 24/7 btw. For about 15 hours, it's running the data mining and is at 99% usage and about at 65 Celsius...
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    Dose Anyone Know If This Setup Will Work?

    So I am planning on giving away my GPU to my friend that isnt as wealthy to buy one. So I was going to give him my MSI R9 380 4gb. He has a older pc, currently the Gateway DX4870. I know the GPU will make it under the audio ports, but I am not 100% sure if it will fit under the ram slots. Also...