Recent content by Nicholas Ng

You're right, it's in the server PC. Disabling "flow control' in the NIC adapter settings fixed it.

All 3 PCs are running Windows 10. I'm using a TPlink gigabit switch (only LAN transfers, disregard router) PC1 and 2 have gigabit NIC. PC3 have 100mbps NIC. I'm using windows SMB, PC1 is serving files to PC2 and PC3 simultaneously, but the total speed is only ~100mbps. I paused the transfers...

I recommend this: Dell Inspiron 14R It has a HDMI port, 2 USB 3.0 port, 8 in 1 card reader, Windows 8 64-Bit and the i5-4200U processor uses only 17W, perfect for you battery life concerns. It also has a built-in HD Graphics 4400 that should be able to play your games in Medium quality. It's 14...

Sorry for the long reply, been busy :/ Anyways, I've already come up with a new list: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive...

Sorry, I think I'll get the Intel Core i5-4570 @ 3.20GHz instead as both has the same price on NewEgg and i5-3470 (Amazon @ $179.99) does not ship internationally, so I might aswell get the newer one. So what LGA 1150 Socket Motherboard do you recommend?

Hi All, I want to build a custom desktop. I will be using it for gaming, programming and some editings. I already have the operating system. I have no experience in building one so I need your suggestions on what components I should use. Note: I can only buy from Newegg and Amazon (Global) as...