Computer Science

Forum discussion tagged with Computer Science.
  1. sasquish

    Question Theoretical RAM limits

    I am just getting started in my computer and coding journey but I have been wondering about something related to RAM and the ability to have more of it. Assuming you are not limited by your OS (such as by building one with the express purpose of utilizing as much RAM as possible), could you...
  2. TheFlash1300

    How are there new CPUs, if the technological limit has already been achieved?

    Hello. Can someone explain to me what new features do new CPUs have? For example, what is the difference between AMD's overkill (best) CPU of the year 2021, and AMD's overkill (best) CPU of the year 2022? If the clock rate (GHz) no longer grows, and the number of transistors no longer grows...
  3. N

    Question Computer Science Project ?

    Hello all, I am a final year student and I want to make a final year project. What are the best project topics in computer Science? Looking forward, Thanks
  4. J

    Question What laptop should an online only college student majoring in computer science get for school?

    Hello everyone, I’m looking for a laptop for when I start school next year, but if I get a laptop, I want to make sure that it will still be fast enough to last me all through school so at least 5-6 years. On the schools website that have their minimum requirements but I was hoping to find a...
  5. enduserCC

    [SOLVED] Workstation Build for own research

    Hi, I’m considering buying my first workstation. My planned budget is around 3000$. The use case would be various software development tasks for my own projects. E.g. data science (Deep Learning), databases, also SE for embedded systems. I planned going with 2x Xeon E5 2690 v3, so my build...
  6. H

    Should i get a gaming pc or a gaming laptop?

    I'm a college student just starting out with my major in computer science. A laptop is going to be absolutely essential for me, and i also need to get a pc for my dad's office room which is in my home. And i want to game, so would it be better to get a gaming pc and a lower cost laptop or the...
  7. T

    HDD Wiped my secondary drive

    Hi guys, So just plugged a seemingly non-functioning HDD into my computer running windows 10 and its instantly wiped my F:drive clean,i have no idea how its done this,it was used externally for an xbox to store games as far as i understand and when plugged into my computer via a USB it chimed to...
  8. S

    Graphics Upgrade for ASUS M4A88T-M

    Hey y'all... I have an older build that I'm going to have my kids use for some light gaming (Civ6, etc). The specs: Board: ASUS M4A88T-M Processor: AMD Phenom x4 965 Black RAM: DDR3 16Gb PSU: OCZ GameXstream 700W Monitor: Samsung S24D30H 24" - 1920 x 1080 Problem is: Graphics: ATI Mobility...
  9. Y

    nzxt psu 850w can handle r9 290 crossfire

    I have a nzxt hale 90 v2 850 watt and i was wondering if i could run two r9 290 in crossfire i dont plan on overclocking them, its because i plan on getting a 1440p monitor , so my set up is a i5 4690k @ 4.0 8gb of ram asus z97 sabertooth in a corsair 760t case so can that psu handle two r9...
  10. K

    USB Hub powers other USB ports on the laptop after shut down

    Hi folks I experience a strange behavior with my new 7-ports powered USB Hub (Spacer SPH-208) I just bought. On my laptop (ASUS K55VD with Win 7 64bit) I have 3 USB ports (2 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0). On one of the USB 3.0 I have an external HDD (WD My Passport Ultra), on the other one I have the...
  11. W

    Best GPU for gaming that requires only one six pin power connector

    I'm going to upgrade my old GPU and I want to know which is the best GPU for gaming that requires only one six pin power connector. I don't mind if it's AMD or Nvidia I just want the fastest one with one six pin power connector.