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Considering a qnix QX2710 matte

I tried the electrical tape mod on one of my Qnix lcds, it helped in some areas, but made one area brighter. Be super careful when handling the frame and try to keep it square & aligned perfectly.
- J Macker
- Post #18
- Nov 27, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Cryptocoin Mining?

I agree. I'd rather pay taxes on a cashing in 500 BTC now, than having sold them off as I mined for <$100 each. Same thing with LTC, I'd rather pay the taxes on a million in a year or two than cashing in a $100 each day now.
- J Macker
- Post #5,833
- Nov 27, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Cryptocoin Mining?

Not really. They're "starting development". Which means, 1 year out, best case scenario. Plus, 500kH/sec is not impressive. They will need to compete with the home-built rigs on price/performance. We can easily get 2100-2800 kH/sec with 3-4 280x or 7970 cards, at a pretty reasonable...
- J Macker
- Post #5,830
- Nov 26, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Radeon 7950 Max safe overclock ?

No, you won't reduce the life by overclocking to 1050mhz. You will get reduced life by running at 80-100% fan speed though. I have a whole bunch of 7950's that I've been using to mine litecoins for 6 months and I have them set between 1030-1050mhz at 1.05v. Dropping the voltage really helps...
- J Macker
- Post #19
- Nov 26, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Cryptocoin Mining?

oh, does anybody here know how many kH/sec you can get with an R9 290? I might buy one or two just for kicks since they can mine too. *edit* Here we go: about 850-900 kH/s https://forum.litecoin.net/index.php/topic,6842.0.html
- J Macker
- Post #5,827
- Nov 26, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Cryptocoin Mining?

Just checking in with you guys. I'm still mining, holding the LTC, though I did trade for 8.5 BTC before the LTC/btc ratio jumped. :( Oh well, it's been a grand (well, $20 grand) summer on the LTC mining. I just wish I'd bought in more at $2. I knew it was going to increase in value.
- J Macker
- Post #5,826
- Nov 26, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Your favorite pizza toppings?

Chicken, garlic, artichokes, pesto, feta and sundried tomatoes.
- J Macker
- Post #26
- Aug 15, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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PC shutdowns and reboots under load or during games

That was my first thought. I've never even heard of that brand. So, we learned here that wattage advertised does not make a psu capable...
- J Macker
- Post #4
- May 10, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Spring allergies

This spring has been brutal for my family. My wife had a fever of 102F last sunday. Our 3 month old baby also has had a cold for 2 weeks and our 2 year old has had the same cough that I've had for 3 weeks. It's a dry cough mostly, with minimal other symptoms. Today I'm starting to get a...
- J Macker
- Post #50
- May 9, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Now China wants to discuss ownership of Okinawa

That would be an interesting situation. I wonder if China would restrict foreign trade then and all the chinese goods in the US would disappear.
- J Macker
- Post #18
- May 9, 2013
- Forum: Politics and News
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How Many Very Early Adopters?

with the little 2500k I have, I think I will skip Haswell. I would probably upgrade after that. Usually though, I upgrade within a year of a new release.
- J Macker
- Post #10
- May 9, 2013
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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XFX 7850 2GB temperatures

I will tell you that I have a bunch of 7950 cards mining and some go up to 90c before I have it cutoff. No, it's not ideal. I would like to get them below 85C. I wouldn't worry at all about 80C. Plus, XFX doesn't have the best heatsink designs.
- J Macker
- Post #2
- May 9, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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What do you use as a server OS?

I use WHS 2011 for media serving. I would like to switch it over to a Linux variant like zfs to get a storage pool with +2 parity instead of the 1:1 folder backup only that WHS has. But I think I need another 3TB drive or two before I can get it setup, learn and transfer data over. Plus I...
- J Macker
- Post #16
- May 9, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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PC hang/freeze when idling

Yeah, I too am worried about that; but I guess there's no need for me to "upgrade" from a 2500k to haswell.
- J Macker
- Post #16
- May 9, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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In your experience, ever had a motherboard kill a dimm?

I've never had that happen in 12 years of building.
- J Macker
- Post #2
- May 9, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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even worth upgrading?

It depends on how much you like the performance, heat and power consumption. The only i7 820 that I see is a 820QM for laptops. Did you mean i7 920? If so, then I would definitely sell it off and upgrade. The 920 generates a ton of heat and consumes a lot of electricity. You could...
- J Macker
- Post #2
- May 8, 2013
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Should I be worried about this hard drive?

I would treat it like any other drive; always have it backed up.
- J Macker
- Post #5
- May 8, 2013
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Sell HD 5450HD with an i3 build?

If you have a buyer, sell it. I bet it would be hard to find a buyer who would buy both for a fair price. I have a 5450 and a 6450 that I'd like to sell because I switched the HTPC over to a Geforce 610 due to AMD audio output switching devices everytime the system goes to sleep. What a...
- J Macker
- Post #2
- May 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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homeowners - do you enjoy doing yardwork?

I will tell you this; it takes about 6 adult goats to keep a 1/4 acre pasture down. Grass grows fast. We only have 3 goats right now, but had 8-9 just 2 years ago. Now I have to mow the pastures, so we need more goats. The nice thing about goats vs. a cow or horse, is the size of the poo...
- J Macker
- Post #160
- May 8, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Planning to Build A gaming Pc

Start watching for deals on a power supply ~600w suggested (antec, corsair, seasonic are my favorites), ssd and case. You can slowly purchase things to maximize savings, but rebates are almost inevitable and there is increased shipping costs. Rumor is that nVidia is going to release the next...
- J Macker
- Post #2
- May 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building a Gaming PC

People generally keep their cpu/motherboard MUCH longer than a video card. That is why I believe it is wiser to go with a 3570k. However, with Haswell being released this month, the wisest thing would be to wait. The cheapest 3350p/motherboard combo at newegg is $242, and doesn't include...
- J Macker
- Post #6
- May 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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20 Amps of Free Electricity - What Can I Do With it?

True, I believe "scam" is the proper word. I wouldn't touch BFL with a 10-foot pole. The only company actually shipping ASICs is Avalon.
- J Macker
- Post #38
- May 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building a Gaming PC

Corsair CX600: $38 AR Win 7 home prem: $100 256 GB ssd: $190 3570k & Asus z77 & 8GB Corsair: $313 after $35 rebate DVD drive: $15 $20 keyboard your choice $30 mouse your choice Geforce 650 Ti Boost: $140 after rebate Raidmax case with usb3 front port: $35 after rebate = $881 total after...
- J Macker
- Post #4
- May 8, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cryptocoin Mining?

hey guys.... I had an old forum account a long time ago, but couldn't figure it out. Anyhow, I just thought I'd check out your discussion on mining and leave a little tidbit for you: http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1039849038&postcount=425 Currently I'm reaching 10,600 kH/sec with 19x...
- J Macker
- Post #5,114
- May 5, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Ping: Parents Under 40 Years Old

I think you should consult with his parents first and find out their thoughts. Just because grandma & grandpa think it's a good idea, you should still ask the parents. But, I already let my 2 year old play around on the computer sometimes. Of course I'm sitting right there with her, and...
- J Macker
- Post #69
- May 5, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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