Recent content by joerichland

I built this PC last month, my first build ever ( https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZhNs8K ) The machine performs well, I have run benchmarks and stress tests and performance and CPU core temps all seem fine. I run my PC 24/7 and I have the power settings set to blank the screen but for the PC to...

I've never built a PC, but I think I have it in me. I currently use a long in the tooth Dell XPS 8100 that I have upgraded in terms of RAM, GPU and storage. It's specs are i7-860 with 16GB DDR3 RAM, nVidia GT-640, 500GB & 250GB SSD's and 1TB 7200 HDD along with several USB 3.0 cheap (5400rpm)...

Wow, great advice, lots to think about. My limited knowledge of all this stuff means I had to read up on a lot of the technology you suggest. Being my 1st build it seems ambitious but the reasoning is very sound. Thanks for all your time and your thoughtful reply, I'll rattle it all around in...

I'm an avid photographer and often process large quantities of large RAW files. I have an aging i7 that muddles through the heavy lifting OK, I expect to replace it soon but I also have a 2nd PC that needs replacement. The 2nd PC gets less frequent editing duties and as such it has been...