Recent content by NamelessBryan

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    News AMD's Next-Gen Ryzen 9 7000 'Raphael' CPUs May Feature 170W TDP

    It looked to me like the previous article was saying the AM5 socket was going to handle a 170w TDP for some Ryzen 7000 CPUs. We now know that TDP applies specifically to the entire Ryzen R9 lineup. It may not be earth shattering news, but give 'em a break maybe?
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    News Nvidia RTX 3080 and Ampere: Everything We Know

    So with all the buzz over "21" / 21st anniversary of the GPU, 21 Gbps, 2021, 21 day count-down... who bets Jensen is trolling us all again and the next line is actually going to be called RTX-2100 series?
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    Giveaway! Tom's Hardware Community: It's Hammer Time!

    “Post your response in the forums before 11:59 PM ET on Friday, July 5, 2019!” Also: “If you don't reply to our message with your shipping address by June 28, we'll move on to the next winner, so keep an eye on your inbox!” Tough, but fair. (Fingers crossed sassy and/or unsolicited QA...
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    Razer's New Ifrit Headset Won't Mess Up Your Hair

    This is a call center USB headset for $120. Change my mind.
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    If Your Company Runs on PCs, Should Anyone Get a Mac?

    I work in a mixed-OS office (our network is doing fine, btw) and I am always astounded when we work with partners who claim to support all platforms, but don't have a single device with supported software installed. If any of your customer base is using a Mac, then you should at least keep one...
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    Is my PC underperforming?

    I'm preparing to install a Ryzen chip this summer. A couple of things I have been told that I will pass along: Check your memory frequency/timings in BIOS - even if you are just running "stock" it could be applying some weird XMP that is lower than advertised for the kit. Then, if you are...
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    Apple Rejects Steam Link App For iOS Devices

    Something is going on here. Sure, I agree that Apple is most likely killing Steam Link because they want a cut. But why then has the Steam iOS app been approved for years? Steam for iOS has in-app purchases and I'm pretty sure Apple doesn't see a dime from those transactions. Granted Steam iOS...
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    EKWB Apologizes For X399 Waterblock Performance With Vouchers, New Cold Plate

    I think EKWB could have handled the situation better for owners of the CPU block. But for monoblock owners I think the solution is about as good as we can hope for. It would be great to get the upgraded kit sent pre-built, but they would most likely need the old units cross-shipped. Nobody wants...
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    Firefox's Quantum Update Is Now Available

    I'm using the browser right now, and It is fantastic. I used it 5 minutes ago and I'm still using it. THANK GOD this isn't any different than how I browsed before. IT MADE ME REMOVE BROWSERS. - This is an accomplishment it self.
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    AMD Cards Not Compatible With DK2 After Oculus Platform Update

    I'm not saying Oculus is in the right here - but it's not on them to maintain developer tech forever. When it comes to developer preview hardware, it is buyer beware. It's unreasonable for us to expect prototype and dev hardware to remain supported forever. If I had a consumer model I would be...
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    So, Uh, Atari's New 'Speakerhats' Are A Real Thing

    Atari hasn't gone anywhere. It was in the 1982 Blade Runner.
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    Which of these gaming laptop should i get ?

    My current laptop is an i7-6700hq paired with a 960m 4GB, and 16 GB DDR4 (very similar to your option #3), and that configuration blew away all of my expectations for a budget to mid-range category laptop. I prefer my desktop, but I can and do log some pretty lengthy game sessions on the laptop...
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    Liquid Cooling On A PSU? FSP Will Release One At Computex 2017

    Excuse the question from a water cooling novice, but how would you drain a loop with this thing in it? PSU is at the bottom of most enthusiast cases. Wouldn't you need to fit your drain below the PSU?
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    Logitech G610 Orion Brown Keyboard Review

    I feel like most people wouldn't have too many issues with the Logitech Gaming Software or compatibility. Still, if you ask for a refund you should probably get one. FWIW, I'm rocking the g13 keypad, the g910 orion spark, and the g700s mouse in addition to some logi speakers and webcam - no...
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    Google, Facebook Victims Of $100M Phishing Scam

    p4: "The company said that one of the reasons why the two industries are the same is because nobody really wants to update their smart toaster or light bulbs." -I'm thinking based on the context, this would read "why the two industries *aren't* the same[...]" Good article.