Recent content by Glen_4

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    DDR4 memory compatibility question:

    I have this motherboard, which has 8 slots for memory, and came with 4X4GB DDR4 memory. A colleague gave me a couple of 8GB sticks of DDR4 memory he had no use for, and I am wondering if they would be compatible with what I have. If not, would it be better (faster) memory than what I am...
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    Upgraded to new PC for 4K needs, still having video issues.

    I have a brand new UHD Samsung monitor and hooked up via HDMI - so the cable and monitor should not be an issue..
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    Upgraded to new PC for 4K needs, still having video issues.

    When I started shooting 4K video, it appeared that my old Dell i7 with 12GB ram & 1GB video card was just not up to the task, even started a thread about it about a year and half ago. I considered upgrading the card, but with the hardware getting long in the tooth anyway I decided to do a whole...
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    Older Dell XPS with i7 920 2.67GHz, 12GB RAM - 4K 30 fps is choppy - time to upgrade?

    Thanks - I see the RX 480 is available for pre order on this site: http://www.ncix.com/category/amd-nvidia-video-cards-radeon-rx-480-c2-108-2260.htm It's about $140 more than I can get the 950 for on amazon up here in Canada. Is it worth the extra money in your opinion? I also see these are...
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    Older Dell XPS with i7 920 2.67GHz, 12GB RAM - 4K 30 fps is choppy - time to upgrade?

    I've had this machine quite awhile now, and for the most part it's been more than adequate for pretty well all of my needs so I've been in no big rush to upgrade it. I do get some choppiness when previewing 1080p/60fps videos in Sony Vegas 12, and recently (today) tried playing my first 4K video...