Recent content by northtexas55693

h265/HEVC are the ones I am having problems with, probably due to my using vlc software. Going to start working on the Kodi setup since multiple people say its the heat. It seems the better torrent UL's are going toward h265 so this should be planned for by users for sure. I have investigated...

I thought that might be the case at first. However, I ruled that out (perhaps incorrectly), though since it plays older rips just fine, yet struggles with newer codecs/larger file sizes. I read that as a HW bottleneck. Perhaps the GPU chipset (HD 5450), or the amount/type of GPU RAM (1GB/DDR3)...

I bought the GB board end of December on a good deal. During that time interval, more reviews came in on the purchasing sites that leaned toward GB being the better board when compared to the MSI. Running the build with an i7-6600k. GTX 960, and 16gb G.skill Trident ram. Spent more than I set...

My latest iteration, and my most stable/best working, yet still pretty poorly functioning HTPC is as follows: CPU: AMD E2-Series E2-3200 2.4GHz Dual-Core Processor Motherboard: Asus F1A75-M Micro ATX FM1 Motherboard Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.79 @ OutletPC)...

I'm in search of a GC for a new build. I game about 10% of my total time on my system Currently sporting the ultra old GTS 250. I run 2 monitors that are plane jane: Asus 27" - 4 yrs old Dell 24" - 6 yrs old I thought I wanted to go with a decent enough card like the GTX 960, but I would...

Title asks the overall question Here is my thought process: I typically create a new build every 5-6+ years. I typically focus on the best raw computing power in the $500- $750 total build cost bracket (read less than 10% gaming) Aside, from the GPU, my main hindrance over my build cycles...

Thanks for that tidbit. I have edited my initial question. I asked about socket compatibility as most major component web-stores offer the filter option for socket type and not many show up for 1151

Looking for CPU cooler recommendations for a 6600k in a Cooler Master HAF-XB case. HAF-XB case is one of those test bench style cases where the mobo sits flat. I have a 200 mm horizontal fan on the top grille and with my current mobo I have about 5.5" of clear vertical space until the 200 mm...

Back around March of this year I was posting on these here forums about a new build I was contemplating. Several users indicated that waiting for Black Friday and Skylake would be my best bet. Skylake is here and black Friday is coming soon so here I am again asking input. The majority of my...

I got a new job as a commercial construction manager several months ago. I am currently using a B&N Nook HD+ tablet that was given to me for free from a relative when I got my new job. Wow, what a crappy tablet you say? You would be correct. I'm in suck city right now. So I've been searching...

1000 ft Cat6a S/UTP - $287 1000 ft Cat6 S/UTP - $107 1000 ft Cat5e S/UTP - $81 Haven't even dug into switch pricing yet. Just know I need at least 6 ports that have PoE for security cameras. I was thinking it might be more economical to get a dedicated switch for PoE devices, and a smaller...

I can agree there is a lot of hype surrounding the search results when I look up "home networking" From what I can tell "home networks" are still an emerging niche market. People like myself who are building a new home at least think about it, and if they have any sort of tech bug like myself...

First point: Got this link from another TH user in another thread I started the other day: Automatedhome.co.uk - Installation Pitfalls of Cat6 cabling Quote:But once we get to the 250 Mhz limit for Cat 6 the wire is acting just like a wave-guide. Most of the electrical energy travels from one...

SMH - read the automated home article just now - cool read and will take it all under advice. Be careful as you can - terminate as close as possible - maintain twists as much as possible. @Bill - I see the big difference in the RJ45 jacks for STP vs UTP - metal body with ground clip. And I...