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The disappointing slowdown CPU progress in last 6 years vs 4 years before (10 yrs) ago

Don't focus too much on clock speed. Take PCIe for instance. Gen3 clock rate is higher than the data rate. Gen5 the data rate is higher than the clock rate. Actually that started with Gen4, but who cares about intermediate tech? The important issue is the the lower clock rate or lower RF...
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- Post #107
- Jul 5, 2019
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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i dont overlock anymore because it outdated

I OC & WC my number crunchers. I am an engineering consultant and the quicker I can invoice, the quicker I get paid. The s/w I use can max all cores + Nvidia accel cards for hours. Yes, event the Nvidia K80s are OC although I haven't found a water block that fits so no WC-ing the K80s so far...
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- Post #51
- Jul 5, 2019
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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run aground

In the past, a member here requested that certain personal information not continue to be posted. I.e., member callouts and posting of personally identifying information. In keeping with that member's wishes, I've edited a few posts. If that member wishes to add to this thread (I hope so)...
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- Thread
- May 19, 2015
- Replies: 34
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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3x D-cell Rosewill LED flashlight $18 shipped

I can't change the d@mn batteries!!! Has anyone needed to replace the batteries. The bottom absolutely will not turn. I wrenched it. Do I need to try harder? At the top, the lens housing comes off but the led assembly will not budge. What did you guys do? This is not a necro thread
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- Post #24
- May 15, 2015
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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getting a stripped down laptop to control my high end desktop in my apartment

I use the cheapest 17" notebooks to access my desktop workstations via TeamViewer all of the time. No. Not as good as sitting in front of the 24" monitors, but definitely the interactive aspect is more than passable to cut the anchor chain of the office chair day in day out.
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- Post #5
- Sep 16, 2014
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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anyone here messing with SDR (Software defined radio)

I followed Elecraft for a long time and for quite a while would have only bought thier equipment except for all of the knobs & pushy buttons. I like the computer only interface and plan to be able to use all remotely. More about how well that works out later. I was then going to buy an Apache...
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- Post #17
- Jun 12, 2014
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Cat sits by food cabinet 24-7

Cats can be and are trained. This cat has been trained to sit in front of said cabinet where food is to get "some" attention. 1) move food. It doesn't have to be all of it but at least the du jour 2) play with cat ... stupid lasers are a start 3) pet cat, but if cat resists wear a heavy...
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- Post #2
- May 25, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Radio wave (2.4ghz) travel in water?

And the control frequency is ... .. .???
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- Post #16
- May 20, 2014
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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anyone here messing with SDR (Software defined radio)

I just bought a 200W transceiver. Runs HPSDR . I am hoping that I will find the find the time to get into programming, at least just a bit.
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- Post #15
- May 4, 2014
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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anyone here messing with SDR (Software defined radio)

I am about to jump into SDR ham radio. I have been completely inactive for a very long time, but the current SDRs are very fascinating. There are digital modes that can be received even when they are a few dB below the noise floor, diversity reception, exceptionally low intermod on transmit via...
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- Post #12
- Apr 25, 2014
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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1394a to USB 3.0 ... or USB 3.1?

Does this work? If so, known exceptions? If not, can someone explain why? I am trying to completely eliminate Firewire from my business. Newer notebooks/ultrabooks do not have it. Of course I would prefer an answer from experience, but a good authoritative:\ answer will suffice. Edit before...
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- Thread
- Apr 4, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Why Aren't There More Jewish Posters in The Garage?

As I was once helping a Jewish history professor get his car started (I guessed that it was corroded battery terminals before I even arrived ... & was right!) and he had no tools in his house, he told me that you gentiles always know how to fix this stuff. I don't know what that says, but it...
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- Post #4
- Mar 31, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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is it still cool to put what computer you have in your sig?

You have just 1?
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- Post #66
- Mar 18, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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E-Zpass assignment to only vehicles on the application?

In fact some do exactly that. PA had complained to me about using the wrong car! WTF. I called & got things taken care of. I think they would have fined me. This is why I was asking in the first place. But, it seems that NY at least does not have an issue as long as the vehicle is the same class.
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- Post #9
- Feb 22, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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E-Zpass assignment to only vehicles on the application?

I just went to the NY E-Zpass site. I thought I had one from the PA Turnpike & had forgotten that I changed a while ago. The PA TP web site isn't very clear and in the OP I was quoting that the agreement on that web site. I think the PA TP agreement is more restrictive. The NY site FAQ...
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- Post #7
- Feb 22, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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E-Zpass assignment to only vehicles on the application?

Why does E-Zpass require this? I can't use my E-Zpass when riding with a friend, or in a rental? Can E-Zpass be emailed the info? Does it have to be before the trip or can it be taken care of in case they complain about it?
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- Feb 22, 2014
- Replies: 17
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Number of monitors vs marital status?

Well, ok ... yes at home only. But I have a business in my home.
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- Post #18
- Oct 4, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Number of monitors vs marital status?

I have 1 monitor with 4 computers behind it. How does this fit?
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- Post #16
- Oct 4, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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are the price differences between intel chips purely software/patent things ?

This. Fundamentally straight out of an Econ. 201 course. Supply and demand and profitability. Pay for your R&D in the initial introduction but be careful about putting the price too high. If it is too high then competition and alternatives will be drawn in more quickly. Patents are part of...
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- Post #7
- Oct 4, 2013
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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how to find a target company manufacturing ceramic membrane??

Adding a little information about the application could help.
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- Post #2
- Oct 1, 2013
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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mechanical kb led burn out rate

KISS == keep it simple stupid
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- Post #21
- Sep 14, 2013
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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At what age do you start wearing underwear with your jeans?

"huckleberry" in the urban dictionary def 4, 5, AND 6.
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- Post #9
- Aug 12, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Whatever happened to eating liver?

Then there are calve's brain sandwiches. I had plenty of liverwurst & braunshweiger growing up. Chicken liver, gizzards, + heart is something we fought over. Mmmmm, giblet gravy. FWIW my parents are well into their 90s & just passed their driver's license tests.
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- Post #35
- Jul 4, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Anyone have experience with no-clog gutters?

A prior owner put them on the house I am in ... the ones in OP's link. Although I am not sure why as trees around here are not close enough except at one corner. So, I have never cleaned them. But to the point, water does not over flow and most goes into the gutter. I have rain barrels on the...
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- Post #5
- May 25, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Are we all heavy footers now when it comes to driving?

I can't drive high HP cars (grossly modified WRX). I get tickets. It is much less expensive for me to go out in the Miata or CT200H. I can perform them, and no one knows. :|
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- Post #52
- May 23, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Plumber repaired burst water main; appears he... [updated 6/13: Fixing...]

I have had 2 different profession plumbers use shark bites. One told me that he learned about them in one of the classes they attend for different certifications. If pex is used, is there an alternative to shark bites?
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- Post #62
- May 22, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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New Desk Time

I have one of those classic pedestal desks also but in walnut, in storage. Weighs a ton, no wheels, always concerned about scratching it. It took several years to understand the difference between an office desk and a computer desk.
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- Post #11
- May 21, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Can't remember the show but it said memories are stored in DNA

Selective evolution ... if spiders statistically make bad webs, they would be less likely to procreate. Conversely, those that do well would (statistically) be more likely to procreate and pass along their genetic code. And (statistically) the genes that drive the good spin (what ever that might...
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- Post #11
- May 21, 2013
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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New Desk Time

I went with Ikea Galant ... expandable & different depths are available. Adjustable height legs.
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- Post #7
- May 21, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Plumber repaired burst water main; appears he... [updated 6/13: Fixing...]

An insurance inspector told me recently that he had received an advisory about shark bite fittings. If they start to leak, they will likely let go very soon. I think I am liking my wimpy pressure.
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- Post #17
- May 20, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Plumber repaired burst water main; appears he... [updated 6/13: Fixing...]

I have ~19psi which is on the low side. To compensate the shower heads have the flow restrictors removed. There is more than enough pressure from the showers now. I am also an aquarist ... not astrology, but salt water fish tanks. To cut down on unwanted minerals & crap from the tap, I have...
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- Post #11
- May 20, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Recommend a good RPN calculator (or just generally discuss RPN)

I have been out of the buying a calculator mindset for quite awhile. I use the Droid48 app and am quite happy with it. One less thing to carry around ... but, I also stopped wearing watches as I just got tired of widgets all around me. What I have not figured out how to do, and have not put too...
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- Post #25
- May 19, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Anyone use reel lawnmowers?

I have had a reel mower ~5 years and mow a yard 40 x 120 in less than 1/2 hour. It is perfect for a lot this size. It has a set screw adjustment on the cutting bar that makes very clean cuts when adjusted correctly. It is also self sharpening which seems to work fairly well. Cut height is also...
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- Post #31
- May 16, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Anyone here own a Hybrid car?

You will not blow anyone's doors off accelerating on to the highway. If needing to be 1st is a frequent occurrence in your driving you will be frustrated. If less so, then a smugness of incredible fuel mileage and less messing around at gas pumps is pretty nice. I have a Lexus CT200H & get...
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- Post #8
- May 16, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
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Stupid cheap chinese capacitors. TV not working, what to replace with?

Caps, in electronics that is not used often, can accumulate moisture attributing to failures. Use or lose it I guess.
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- Post #27
- May 14, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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dockers - sweatpants for men

Agree /w OP ... try black jeans at work?
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- Post #6
- May 9, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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mike the headless chicken. chicken lives after head is cut off.

A bit of a stretch, but my mother told me to stay away when she butchered the chickens because once the head was chopped off they would sometimes chase after vibrations in the ground sensed by their feet. Not a great bed time story when I was 5 years old.:(
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- Post #12
- May 9, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Math majors?

Add physics or electrical engineering. They are both intensely mathematical. I am an EE but what I do can only be described as "physics". I have worked with several physics grads. doing as I do. Up coming project is multipaction ... force google to find that versus multiplication. I have just...
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- Post #32
- May 7, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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first biking video!

yes!
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- Post #19
- Apr 28, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Who puts anchovies on their pizza?

The problem with anchovies, due to the high salt content, is that you will be thirsty for hours. If you eat a pizza so adorned, you could easily be up all night drinking water because you will be that thirsty.
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- Post #44
- Apr 23, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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