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Question Samsung 840 Pro degradation issues

Just a gaming PC. I assume that wouldn't really require a special SSD. I also have an 850 EVO....since you know alot about previous generation drives, do you know of any big issues that weren't resolved with that model?
- blackrain2
- Post #7
- Jan 15, 2021
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Question Samsung 840 Pro degradation issues

I was just wondering if they actually fixed the issues with the drive or not with the latest firmware. Seems like they did. I paid about $100-120 for it and it looks like its going for $60-65 on ebay. Not sure if its worth the risk to keep and try out or not.
- blackrain2
- Post #3
- Jan 15, 2021
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Question Samsung 840 Pro degradation issues

Does anyone remember this? https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/15/05/09/1859220/samsungs-ssd-840-read-performance-degradation-explained I have an unopened drive. I did a little research to see if this was ever resolved to the satisfaction of consumers with updates. I could not find anything...
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- Thread
- Jan 15, 2021
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Question some questions about memory and compatibility

We are building the following for gaming: Intel 4770k 1660 TI MSI Z87-G45 Gaming mobo https://us.msi.com/Motherboard/z87-g45-gaming.html Support four DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866*/2000*/2133*/2200*/2400*/2600*/2666*/2800*/3000*(*OC) MHz DRAM, 32GB Max We might overclock I have the following...
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- Thread
- Jan 8, 2021
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Question CPU cooling for new build

Please stop creating new threads to ask about potential heatsinks. This is twice now I've had to merge them. You can use this thread for any additional questions you have. You also cannot remove moderator comments/warnings. AT Mod Usandthem
- blackrain2
- Post #9
- Jan 4, 2021
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Question CPU cooling for new build

I thought that the Freezer Duo was $50-ish... I figured $50 was halfway between $20 (Deepcool) and $80 (Noctua D15). What do you think of Neptwin at 42.99 at newegg? https://www.newegg.com/deepcool-neptwin-v2-0/p/N82E16835856003 Interesting review here comparing Neptwin, esports duo and...
- blackrain2
- Post #7
- Jan 4, 2021
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Question CPU cooling for new build

I have a tube of artic silver 3 and a brand new (still sealed in packaging) artic silver 7 which I probably bought 5+ years ago. I assume that the artic silver 3 (previously used) should probably be thrown away. is the silver 7 still good? I have read about artic silver expiring...
- blackrain2
- Post #5
- Jan 3, 2021
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Question CPU cooling for new build

So I did a little digging about whether is any middle ground. The battle in the middle ground seems to be scythe mugen versus artic freezer 34 eduo sports. Seems like there is no definitive answer about which is better between these 2...
- blackrain2
- Post #4
- Jan 3, 2021
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Question CPU cooling for new build

Building a gaming PC w following general specs: Fractal Arc Midi R2, I7 4770k (haswell), MSI 787-G45, MSI GeForce 1660 TI New question: Am I going to have any issue with the Deepcool Netwin v2 dual fan setup interfering with the RAM location/spacing on my MSI 787-G45...
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- Thread
- Jan 1, 2021
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Question new build - ISO windows key

What's the best way to get a windows 10 key for a new home build? I don't need the media. Are there any good options out there? Ebay generally protects the buyer in these cases. I have not heard of the other linked source below. However, I see that MS offers Windows Pro 10 for 199 on...
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- Thread
- Dec 27, 2020
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows
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Question 1660 super versus TI

This is what I was wondering
- blackrain2
- Post #12
- Dec 27, 2020
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Question 1660 super versus TI

thats what I was thinking
- blackrain2
- Post #11
- Dec 27, 2020
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Question 1660 super versus TI

1660 Super -> 229 nothing unboxed yet
- blackrain2
- Post #10
- Dec 27, 2020
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Question 1660 super versus TI

A week before, I bought a 1660 TI for $319. A little more than I wanted to pay. But I wasnt sure I would get a 1660 super with the huge shortage on 1660 supers so I just got it. I ended up getting a 1660 super a few days ago. I suppose I could resell the 1660 super on ebay to make some...
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- Thread
- Dec 24, 2020
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Question What makes a good motherboard?

Used to be the quality of capacitors over a decade ago. Not sure what the quality of capacitors are these days on these newer boards
- blackrain2
- Post #20
- Dec 5, 2020
- Forum: Motherboards
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Question what video card should I buy?

Ever shop shopblt.com? seems like a legit operation. They have ETAs and # of cards on pre-order. I have never seen that before.
- blackrain2
- Post #10
- Dec 5, 2020
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Question what video card should I buy?

temporarily on backorder for now https://www.adorama.com/as90yv0dt2m0.html
- blackrain2
- Post #5
- Nov 28, 2020
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Question what video card should I buy?

On a projector (or possibly large TV) most of the time in a theater room. Not sure about which games but mostly newest shooters. Looking for something for several years.
- blackrain2
- Post #4
- Nov 28, 2020
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Question what video card should I buy?

It has been recommended in another thread that while I have some older components (brand new never used), I can keep most of those components for a gaming PC build, except for the video card. I imagine that I could easily overspend on a top of the line video card that *might* be bottlenecked by...
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- Thread
- Nov 28, 2020
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Question old components - what to do

Might as well get something thats going to last. SO you dont think the mobo or CPU will be a bottle neck for a modern GPU?
- blackrain2
- Post #5
- Nov 28, 2020
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question old components - what to do

should I ask the video thread whether the 7870 would be enough for today's modern games?
- blackrain2
- Post #3
- Nov 28, 2020
- Forum: Computer Building
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Question old components - what to do

My son wants to learn how to build a gaming PC. A long time ago, I got some computer stuff. I got busy with life and never did anything with any of it (I had building for years but family life and other stuff just took me away from it). Such a shame. Im not sure if any of this is still worth...
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- Thread
- Nov 28, 2020
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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Are these 2 replacement laptop screens compatible?

I have an HP Omen 15-CB035WM laptop with a cracked screen. It needs a replacement screen. I can buy this https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/HP-Compaq/pavilion~power~15-cb035wm/ However, I found a similar screen for similar laptop (HP Omen 15-AX250WM) that has free shipping. Not...
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- Thread
- Nov 16, 2020
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Laptops
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Not showing on external monitor after windows reset (cracked screen)

I have an HP Pavilion Onyx Blizzard laptop (Model# 15-cb035wm). The screen is cracked. I have been using it with an external monitor. However, it has been really glitchy lately and Google Chrome was not working with an error that I couldn't fix. So I wanted to just reset it. I did the...
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- Thread
- Aug 21, 2020
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Laptops
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Question allocation size recommendation

I just bought a 12TB drive. I know that for larger files, I should format it with an allocation size of 4096. For smaller files, smaller allocation size. I get that. About half of it would be large video files (between 5-10GB) and the other half will be general storage. Should I not to do...
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- Thread
- Feb 28, 2020
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Question need advice on network setup

Next question: why does step 7 of the wiki require that router 1 and 2 have the same name (SSID?) and passcode? Configure Router 2's Wi-Fi name and passkey. They should be identical to Router 1 If I am on my firestick and want to connect to wifi, I want to connect to the U68. How do I know...
- blackrain2
- Post #11
- Feb 14, 2020
- Forum: Networking
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Question need advice on network setup

so do I still need to Enable DHCP Server on Router 1 as described in the wiki before disabling DHCP on Router 2? I assume i should basically just follow the wiki instructions but I will plugging in the switch as an intermediary between the 2 routers Also I edited my last message but I dont...
- blackrain2
- Post #7
- Feb 14, 2020
- Forum: Networking
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Question need advice on network setup

the wiki doesn't cover router->switch->router. It covers router->router. Thats why I was asking. But the person above you didnt mention that I needed to follow the wiki. So now, im not sure.
- blackrain2
- Post #6
- Feb 13, 2020
- Forum: Networking
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Question need advice on network setup

Will the 68U act as a wireless router for a firestick in the family room and that side of the house in general? I am basically trying to get wireless coverage for that half or side of the house with the 68U. I dont want to use it as just a switch for wired connections.
- blackrain2
- Post #4
- Feb 13, 2020
- Forum: Networking
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Question need advice on network setup

My office and family room are on complete opposite sides of the first floor. I have cat5e coming from both the office and family room to a small area in my basement (like a small computer/network closet) that has a computer, xbox and a bunch of other stuff. I think the optimal set up would be 1...
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- Thread
- Feb 13, 2020
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Networking
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Question Asus AC68U weak range

When I first switched the AC68U over to 20hz, channel 1, it became a beast. Was definitely not that strong on the other channels. When I came back to the RT-N66R, channel 1 sucks. Channel 5 and 6 is the best (6 teeters between good and very good). I tried putting the AC68U on channel 6 and it...
- blackrain2
- Post #7
- Feb 13, 2020
- Forum: Networking
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Question Asus AC68U weak range

residential house (3000 sq ft) in a plan.
- blackrain2
- Post #6
- Feb 13, 2020
- Forum: Networking
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Question Asus AC68U weak range

Everything is super slow (consistent with the marginal signal). Streaming was super fast when it was working. Noticeable difference by far. I am using some benchmarks of things I am streaming that skip or arent smooth with my Asus RT-N66R. They were super fast when I first set up the AC68U...
- blackrain2
- Post #4
- Feb 13, 2020
- Forum: Networking
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Question Asus AC68U weak range

I converted from a TM-AC1900 to an AC68U. I am using Merlin 384.13. When I first set up the AC68U after completing the firmware upgrades, and changed the 2.4Ghz channel to 1, the router was a huge improvement. 2 Firesticks (1 in a different room, same floor and 1 on the next floor up above) were...
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- Thread
- Feb 13, 2020
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Networking
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Space is constantly running out

Hi. I have windows 7 ultimate. It seems that no matter what I do, space is constantly running out. I keep moving gigabytes and gigabytes of data. And the next time I boot up the PC, it tells me that I have 10mb of space left. How is that possible? Is the paging file broken? How is it...
- blackrain2
- Thread
- Sep 15, 2018
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Windows

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