Recent content by Doombot1

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    Splitting a RAID Array

    Hello! To start off, I run Win10 Pro. I am using 2 1TB SSDs in a RAID array right now via Windows' "Storage Spaces." No redundancy, I'm just using it to extend space (treat both 1TB drives as 1 2TB drive). This is *not* my boot drive - just extra storage. I'm using ~250GB of that space...
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    SATA SSD vs. M.2 to SATA - Speed

    Hello! I have a Mid-2010 Macbook Pro (15", Model No. A1286). I absolutely love this laptop - I could get a new, better one for probably not much more than it's worth, but for whatever reason I love the thing. Basically, right now, it has a really old SSD in it (Toshiba TS256B). I have a...
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    [SOLVED] How to Solve Heat Issues After CPU Upgrade

    Hey all! About a month ago, I upgraded my CPU from an Intel Core i7-6800K to an Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3. Before the upgrade, my CPU ran at about ~40-45C for idle temps. My cooling method is a Cryorig H5 Ultimate on the CPU, and 6 (3x120mm & 3x140mm) fans throughout my case. In regards to...
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    Dual Display Mouse Correlation (2 Different Resolution Monitors)

    Alright - I finally found a solution and figured I'd throw it here for those interested - try LittleBigMouse! https://github.com/mgth/LittleBigMouse It's quite easy to use, and it worked for me (1x 4K & 1x 1080p)
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    Upgrade From i7-6800k to Xeon E5-2698 v3 Causing Heat Issues (and I Need Some Possible Liquid Cooler Recommendations)

    Hello! So as the title suggests, just earlier today I upgraded from an i7-6800k to a Xeon E5-2698 v3. When I had the i7, the temperature of the CPU would never exceed 45C, and usually hovered around 42C or so (package temp, according to HWMonitor). The cooler that I use is a Cryorig H5...
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    ASUS X99 Deluxe II Mobo with Xeon E5-2695 v3

    Hello! I have an ASUS X99 Deluxe II motherboard. I'm currently using an i7-6800k, but am upgrading. The 6800k has a lithography of 14nm, whereas the e5-2695 v3 has a lithography of 22nm. But, Asus says that the 2695 IS supported on their list of supported CPUs. And, the footprint of both...
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    NVIDIA Tesla C1060 with GeForce 1070 Founder's Edition

    Hello! I currently have a GeForce 1070 Founder's Edition GPU in my PC. My school just got rid of 2 working NVIDIA Tesla C1060s - one of which is going to my friend, and the other of which I plan on keeping. I do a lot of rendering and such, and I figured that because the card was free, and...
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    All-In-One with Bluetooth Keyboard

    Hello! I am looking to purchase a relatively cheap all-in-one computer. I don't really care about brand - it just needs to be cheap and work, more-or-less. I want to buy one that had a bluetooth keyboard included, as in, the detachable keyboard must work when it is detached as well as when...
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    SATA II vs. SATA III and Sata Extensions

    Hello! I have an ASUS-X99 Deluxe II motherboard in my computer that has a total of ten SATA 3 Ports in it. But, I am purchasing a 5.25" to 3.5" hot swap bay to put in the front bay of my computer, because I am constantly switching HDDs in and out of my computer (I test/wipe them for...