Recent content by jive

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    Computer build for programming work

    1- Be sure to get a good VM machine set over windows 2- Get the linux distro version set for your software, This will eliminate the download and the adding of RPM over RPM. 3- Get a lot of ram if you can afford 64 gig not memory for ocing plain memory but a lot, 4- Did i say get lot of ram ...
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    cant remove the 24 pin motherboard cable

    In the 24 pins connector there is a small latch on the side be sure it's free by pressing on it. Sometimes this thing stock.
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    Do I need a dedicated sound card to power gaming headset around $150?

    Hi, The only thing important is if your mobo's get an amplified output for your headphone and If your headphone need one. In my case 8-9 year ago I bought a pair Senheiser 555 or 665, I don't remember which one, but when I tell the seller It's for gaming He tell me exactly what I tell you...
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    Don't Install the Windows 10 April 2018 Update! Danger

    If there is 1 of 10,000,000 get problem.... it's a pretty low rate of failure :-)
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    New build as rock extreme 4, please comment

    Hi, I want your opinion on the part I bought. ASRock Z170 Extreme4 ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 AMP! Intel Core i56600K G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 8GB DDR4 2800 that's what I can assemble for updating my RIg. I have corsair hx1000watt , 2 ssd I think this will go well together. Jive
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    New build lga-1151 no overclock

    Hi, I already have : PSU: Corsair HX1000 SSD: Os Corsair Neutron XT 240GB Apps game Corsair Force Series GS 480GB hdd: 2 X 3 tb , 1 hybrid Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 800D Cooling: CORSAIR Hydro Series H100 Display: Some Korean screen 2450 X 1440 Qnix I think This is the...
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    Your opinion will be appreciate

    Hi everyone, I was reading an article this morning and inside this article there is a comparative chart for 1440P. I was a bit surprised when I saw in the performance index chart ASUS Radeon R9 390X STRIX Gaming 8GB perform below NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 SLI at that last one was almost at...
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    upgrade z87 to z170 or gpu only

    Hi everyone, I have an Asus sabertooth Z87 and a I7-2600K and two gtx770 . Is it a good move to upgrade mobo+cpu, ddr3->ddr4 to z170 or a better solution is to get a gtx980 or gtx980ti. My budget is the price of the gtx980ti around 750-800 cnd $ . My display is a1440p Thanks for your advice
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    windows 7 on windows xp laptop

    Hi Muhamed, One other thing, it<s to be sure to get all the drivers you need, pointer, usb, wifi card etc etc, before installing windows 7. It's a pain in the "bucket" to have a latop on windows and missing driver. Good luck
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    PSU- IS it so complicated too chose one.

    HI, I"m totaly agree with you, for 17 cent a month look more likepublicity scam to me. Anyway, It's also true the HX1000 watt his not egal in peformance compare to the 850 watt. In that time I have two gtx295 in sli, that's need a lot of power, also have 6 Hdd and 3 external car to be connect...
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    PSU- IS it so complicated too chose one.

    Hi Jack, I'm agree completely on what you said, it's supposed to be really easy. the demonstration you`ve done it`s clear for me. But Why there is no sticky about that. In a day on tom`s there is always a lot of question about the psu choice. That's why I ask that question. In i own a corsair...
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    PSU- IS it so complicated too chose one.

    Hi everyone, First , English is not my native language so excuse me for my error. I just want to understand why people who build there system, do a lot of research for the part compatibility, always have problem with the PSU. There is a lot of website or on tom's where a list a good PSU is...
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    Made my decision, hope it was a wise one!

    As ddbtkd456 said, psu is the only part you have to check, don't try to save money on psu, when they goes down all the rest goes down with it. Go for a corsair, seasonic, 600-650 watt should be enough.
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    What's a good UPS for my computer?

    I have an OPTI ENHANCED EDITION SERIES 1500C-Rm, and I can tell you wow, after 5 years a second set of battery. It's work great and save lot of problem. But to get a UPS at least get one who will give 10-15 minutes to close everything. 3 minutes looks a little bit tight to close everything...