This is awesome!

Yo, No. 7! Take a look at this!
http://blog.gsmarena.com/samsung-850-pro-ssd-features-3d-v-nand/

>>52
>It brings dramatic boost in performance
Good ole marketing bs..
The real truth is that unfortunately it's not too exciting since the previous generation was already fast enough to saturate the sata 3 connection anyway..so it's the sata 3 spec that's holding SSD's back now and until we get sata 3.2 we are kinda stuck

>It brings dramatic boost in … durability
That's nice on paper, but durability was already high enough to allow most SSDs to survive decades of normal use and you would have long past upgraded before it failed anyway.

>>54
In other words, the 840 will be getting cheaper soon and is, in retrospect, the better buy, right?
I don't really need an SSD, though something inside me tells me I want one. Haha.

>>50
Pre-order now:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KWHMR6G/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d3_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_r=1RFNMWVB5F1NA2S1W0CA&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200422&pf_rd_i=507846

>>55
>In other words, the 840 will be getting cheaper soon and is, in retrospect, the better buy, right?
Correct
>I don't really need an SSD, though something inside me tells me I want one. Haha.
You've obviously never experienced and SSD then. For a boot drive application (OS, Applications, Games), it's the single biggest upgrade you can give any modern PC.

>>56
>$300
Yeah….NO. Still can't beat good ole gigabit ethernet.

>>57
No worries. I'll get one soon enough. It and the router are the last 2 things I wanted to buy that I haven't bought yet so far… well… and a brand new Land Cruiser 200. Hahaha.

>Still can't beat good ole gigabit ethernet.
… cable?

I tried overclocking my nVidia GeForce GTX 580 1.5gb GDDR5 384-bit to 900MHz core clock at a voltage of 1100. It reached around 70c while playing Watch Dogs. Is that still safe or no more?

Oh what I'd give to develop this backwards:
http://blog.gsmarena.com/mindrdr-lets-control-google-glass-brainwaves/

I NEED GAMING SUPPORT:
I overclocked my FX-4100 to 4.0GHz but it still keeps throttling down. CPU-Z says it goes down to even 1.4GHz even if I have my C1E and Cool-n-Quiet settings off. Will liquid cooling help? If it stays cool enough, will my CPU's clock not throttle down when I'm playing?

Also, I have a 1600MHz CL7 RAM. I realized that it's always been running at just 1333MHz. So, I tried overclocking it to just 1600MHz but it says that I can't boot at that setting. So, I turned on Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and put the memory ratio up to 8. It's now running at 1600MHz but then, my games keep crashing at a point and from time to time, Google Chrome crashes and auto-restarts.

Now, I put the RAM back to 1333MHz with XMP off. It doesn't crash like that anymore. Though, I'd like to utilize the entire 1600MHz (which my 970A-DS3 supposedly can take, even up to 2000MHz given an AM3+ processor like my FX-4100 is used). Also, the throttling down is disturbing me when I play Watch Dogs in ultra settings.

>>82
Dozens of things could be happening.
You might have been sold ram that is actually 1333mhz, ooops.
If could be your motherboard (not all are OC friendly)
it could be your power supply (might need a bigger more OC friendly model)

This is why I don't OC, like I said
if you need more power, buy more power..amd processors leave a lot to be desired compared to intels latest for example.

Liquid cooling probably will help, yes, but again, for the cost and trouble of all of that, I would have just skipped amd and went with intel to begin with.

Given that, I suggest taking your questions to a dedicated overclockers type forum. I'm sure there's more people familiar with your exact specs that can pinpoint some things that might be the issue.

>>94
I got my 1600MHz RAM from a legit store with too high a reputation to fake it. I checked out the product too.

My motherboard's said to support up to 2000MHz:
http://www.gigabyte.ph/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4122#ov

I have a bronze Antec 750W true-rated power supply. You think it should've been 1000.

Thanks but I've been searching through a lot with no help. Stable overclocks at stock voltage for my 3.6GHz (with 3.8GHz turbo, which I turned off) on my FX-4100 was said to be possible until 4.2GHz without heat changes. Mine's really great at 4.0GHz but after 15 mins or so, you'll feel the throttle down. That's why I thought I might liquid cool it so it never reaches "throttle point".

You're right. I plan to switch back to Intel since they announced that new i7 8-core 16 threads, I think. I'll get it with DDR4 and obviously a new motherboard. That's why I haven't ordered the Evo 840 from Amazon yet.

>>96
To be clear, whether I overclock or not, it throttles down to 1.4GHz.

>>97
>To be clear, whether I overclock or not, it throttles down to 1.4GHz.
The processor? Sorry, it's hard to follow because you've so far talked about memory, processor, and gpu all throttled down lower than spec.
Lots of CPUs throttle down as a power saving option (at factory settings)..they also throttle down when they get too hot, so yes, it sounds like it's getting too hot…but bumping down to 1.4 sounds like it's going into power saving mode… however It could be as simple as the heatsink/fan are not big enough support the OC
OR you have screwed up the application of the thermal paste on the processor..it's a bitch to get right and too little or not enough can really fuck you.

I'm really not sure what to tell you about that RAM

>I have a bronze Antec 750W true-rated power supply. You think it should've been 1000.
I'm not sure, you should invstigate the power specs for all your components. 750 sounds like it should do it, but I'm really not sure.

>>98
Yeah, I was talking about the processor. I'm sorry for the confusion. Here's what I mean. See my multiplier? It's at a 7-20 range. 7 is 1.4GHz and 20 is 4.0GHz. When it was not overclocked, it was a 7-18 range. That's 3.6GHz, the base clock. I prefer that it's just 20… or maybe like 16-20 and I'll just get a liquid cooling thing for the CPU. I saw one that's 3,200 Php (around 74 USD) only. Though it would've been better if both my CPU and GPU are cooled, my GTX 580 doesn't reach 80 degrees anyway.

When I tried the Asus power testing site thing, I included the other components I still want aside from what I already have. My power requirement was only about 600w.

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN!
http://www.lazada.com.ph/mi-3-16gb-metallic-gray-132328.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw9LKeBRDurOugs43jnlgSJACUXqHx-uOktIiqVBhSDFKHwWmh3_JXc074mlZ5WaRQkVnZVBoCGtDw_wcB&wt_sn=14180929937_44705154857&wt_snk=Exact_14180929937_xiaomi+mi3&ef_id=Uzy31gAABNClkGlI:20140722005613:s

- It's got the same Snapdragon 800 chipset as the Samsung Galaxy Note III
- It's got the same 2gb RAM as the Samsung Galaxy S4 and S5.
- It's got the almost the same battery capacity as a Samsung Galaxy Note II (only 50mAh lower).
- It's only 10,599 Php (about 245 USD) with a 24-month installment option.

Xiaomi has been creating these really powerful high-end devices for outrageously cheap prices. But, this is the first time it was offered outside China!

I've been having problems with the internet on my desktop. With my other devices, even my tablet that runs the same exact OS, my connection is more than good! So, I decided it's my USB WiFi adapter.

I wanted to buy this Asus PCE-AC68:
http://www.asus.com/Networking/PCEAC68/
It's already running on the fastest dual-band AC1900 protocol: that's Wireless-N up to 600mbps and Wireless-AC up to 1300mbps (AC3200 doesn't really count cause that's just a single 600mbps Wireless-N 2.4GHz band and 2 1300mbps Wireless-AC 5GHz bands). Plus, it has 3 antenna which can optionally be stationed on a separate base, away from the desktop if need be to be place somewhere with the best reception! Plus, you know that it packs a punch with networking performance cause they had to give it its own heat sink, that red thing that looks soooooo cool! This thing is about $130 here.

I realized that having an ethernet cable instead would be waaaaaaay cheaper plus a lot more reliable than absolutely any wireless solution. The problem is that it's practically impossible to find a 10,000 mile long ethernet cable to connect the router to my desktop which is all the way to my room.

So, I got this instead - a Tenda W900U:
http://www.tendacn.com/tendacn/Product/show.aspx?productid=428
I figured that it's okay since it's already dual-band AC1200: being with a 2.4GHz Wireless-N band up to 300mbps and a 5GHz Wirless-AC band up to 900mbps. It's perfect cause our router is AC1000: the difference being it giving off only 700mbps of Wireless-AC in a 5GHz band. Plus, it only cost me about $25. So, I thought that was cool! I just hope that it's not having an antenna won't be a problem.

I wish they could make a Windows 8.1 tablet with:
- a 1920x1200 8.3" screen like the Lenovo ThinkPad 8
- Core i7-4650U processor like the surface Pro 3
- nVidia 880M GPU (I really think it's possible)
- 256gb (at least) flash storage like the Surface Pro 3 + 500gb storage in the keyboard dock like the Asus Transformer
- 8gb (2x4gb) DDR3 1600MHz like on the Razer Edge Pro
- a full-sized USB 3.0 port like in the Surface Pro 3
- a microHDMI port like in my Acer Iconia W4

http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_passport_specs_get_revealed_in_detail_-news-9437.php

>BlackBerry Passport will pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset with 2.2GHz quad-core CPU, Adreno 330 GPU, and 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM. The handset has 32GB of memory on board, which can be further expanded via a microSD card slot.

>The device’s display is a 4.5” LCD unit with a 1:1 ratio and resolution of 1440 x 1440 pixels (453 dpi). Corning Gorilla Glass 3 covers the screen.

>A 13MP f/2.0 main camera with OIS and 1080p @ 60fps video capture is in charge of capturing memories. A 2MP fixed-focus front-facing unit with image and video stabilization will handle selfies and conference calls.

>Unsurprisingly, the BlackBerry Passport has a bevy of connectivity features. They include LTE, HSPA+, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, GLONASS, and NFC. The handset will sport a nano-SIM card slot.

>Wired connectivity options include USB 2.0, USB 3.0, VGA, DisplayPort, and HDMI. The last three options will be available via a SlimPort adaptor.

>Measures of the BlackBerry Passport are 128 x 90.3 x 9.3mm (9.6mm at the camera unit), while its weight tips the scale at the substantial 194.4 grams. The device will tote a whopping 3,450mAh battery.

I LOVE IT! There's never been so much beef inside a BlackBerry!

>>219
Yet it's still a BlackBerry.

>Desperately throwing features and specs at a long dead platform.

>>220
My secondary phone has always been an S40 Nokia then always a BlackBerry. It's nice to trade in my 1.2GHz-running 9900 for a Snapdragon 800 device! Also, 1200mAh to 3450mAh is a significant upgrade for me! My 24/7 data is killing my current BlackBerry.

About their software in general, I really believed that BlackBerry 10 and Nokia Symbian^3 had a chance! They both could do the same kinds of apps already that iOS and Andoird could. Though, Nokia gave up on that latter platform and went for Windows. Now, sadly, Nokia's completely going to face out as a name and become Microsoft Mobile. As for BlackBerry 10, I really wanted to get the Z10 because of the cheap data plans worldwide now with the capability of more functional apps like Android and iOS. Chloë going to the Z10 event was sorta a deal breaker but I ended up getting a Samsung Galaxy S4 instead for some reason. Sadly, it was the better choice.

>>221
>deal breaker
I meant the opposite.

So, whatcha have?

>>224
920
and I'm extremely happy with it

>>225
That's awesome! You should be! It's like a Lumia 1020 just without the 41-megapixel beast. But, your 8-megapixel PureView tech camera is one serious shooter too! I like how the 920 and 1020 use a WXGA (768x1280) resolution screen. It doesn't make it seem to thin.

>>226
Yeah, the camera is solid even though it's not top of the line
but I like the build quality
it fels solid an heafty
like a tank

>>228
First of all, Nokia may be making monster 41-megapixel PureView cams but yours is still top-of-the-line material.

Well, Nokia is known for their build-quality! Before my Galaxy S4, my primary phone was a Nokia N8. I've been using and loving Nokia forever. My primary phone was always a Nokia except once when it was a Sony Ericsson P990i. Even that was running Nokia's Symbian OS.

I had my hopes up for BlackBerry and Nokia when the BlackBerry 10 and Symbian^3 OSes were released. They could finally keep up with the kinds of apps. They just had to get more developers! Hardware wouldn't be a problem cause right now, the high-end Nokia and BlackBerry phones use Snapdragon 800 processors already which is more than enough!

I'm sad that Nokia gave up on their self-made OS though they're now successful with Windows Phone which isn't (in my opinion) quite as user-editable as Symbian. It's sad cause I wanted to support Nokia and that platform forever. BlackBerry couldn't pull it off the developer thing too. I wanted to get a BlackBerry Z10 (an idea which excited me more after Chloë showed her support for it) but it ended up that, given both brands' scenarios, Android was what I felt was left to fit my needs.

Hell, I was excited when the Nokia X came out. I wasn't satisfied with its specs but it gave me hope that I'd return to Nokia one day. But, it's sad that Microsoft decided to immediately stop that line for obvious reasons, and is slowly transitioning the Nokia name into Microsoft Mobile. At least, that's what rumors say and the upcoming Nokia Lumia 830 announcement will tell.

Though, I'm not keen on having a Windows Phone 8-running primary phone, I'm now really interested in trying out a Lumia 1320 or 1520!

OH BOY:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2600325/intel-turns-its-attention-to-desktop-performance-unveils-8-core-haswell-e-processor.html
>8 cores
>16 threads
>DDR4

>$999
Please go down by at least half…?

This isn't a complaint against Apple but a comment on evolving technology. Look at how the iPhones are longer than the Galaxy S4 and Note 4, even if by just a little. :|

Yes, I didn't use the S5 as an example because aside from the disappointingly insignificant upgrades, they coupled in a much more significant size discrepancy from the previous model in the hopes to wow us with the S6 that they were able to make it smaller… like what they did with the S4 from the SIII… which looks much better than the S5 I keep mistaking for Grand 2's and China clone phones of something else.

>>236
I read that post like 5 times. You're speaking English, but I have no idea what you're saying.

>>237
Errr…. The iPhone was the last flagship that wasn't in this bigger size category. I'm saying that that era has gone.

About the size thing. In 2013, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S4. It has a 0.2" bigger screen than the S III but the phone itself was a bit smaller. Now, the S5 is significantly larger than the S4 even though its screen is only 0.1" bigger. I think they did it on purpose to introduce a smaller Galaxy S6 in the hopes of giving the illusion that they've once again perfected the technology of making their phones smaller at a certain screen size.

I was also complaining that because of their little stint, I usually mistake the Galaxy S5 for a China clone phone or Galaxy Grand 2 when I see it in person… and, not to come off boastful, but that's saying something.

>>229
>slowly transitioning the Nokia name into Microsoft Mobile
Yay! I hope this means that's not happening:
https://blogs.nsn.com/mobile-networks/2014/09/11/nokia-brand-still-very-much-alive

>>243
Nokia -the company- still exists, they only sold their mobile phone division to microsoft. This article is basically saying Nokia still lives, but since they are not making mobile phones any longer your hopes of keeping the nokia name on the microsoft phones are unfortunately not happening.

>>244
So, what are they doing now?

THIS IS SO COOL!
http://blog.gsmarena.com/sandisk-announces-512gb-extreme-pro-card/

>>245
According to reports they are going to drop the 'Nokia' name in favor of just 'Lumia'

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2605839/microsoft-is-killing-the-nokia-and-windows-phone-names-reports-say.html

>>247
What I meant was what is Nokia doing now… aside from the Here services?

>>249
>what is Nokia doing now
oh, well they are doing what is discussed in your original link
just like ibm is still very much alive even though they sold off their thinkpad laptops to lenovo and sold off their microprocessors business to someone too
>>243

>>252
I guess I disregarded what those meant when I thought that his overall tone meant that Nokia wouldn't die as the mobile brand. I took them for stuff pertaining to how they're still mobile. I guess they won't be the same…. It'll be something I need to get used to - "Nokia" not being a mobile phone brand.

>>254
Correct, Nokia as a mobile phone brand is no more.

DROOL!
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-980/specifications

>>261
meh..they'll just have a better one out again next year and two years from now everyone will be like "this geforce gtx 980 sucks so much, it can't even play doom at 60fps"

>>263
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-12G-P4-3990-KR/dp/B00JZ4SN4C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1411215461&sr=8-3&keywords=GTX+980
>12gb GDDR5
>768-bit
SUPER DROOL!!!

Sometimes, I feel like Nokia's Twitter efforts all aim to let me purchase a Windows Phone….

>>265
$3000

>>261
I'll get me the 970

>>270
those look pretty sexy

>>271
>I'll get me the 970
Cool! Tell me how it works for you. I'm thinking of getting the 980 but that's when I find a good deal for this: >>231
… or if I'm gonna go "fuck it" and spend much, I might as well think about that Titan. But, is it worth it though, you think? I'm at least sure the $500 GTX 980 is definitely better than the GTX 780Ti since they're discontinuing the latter, right?

>those look pretty sexy
They do! My God, they freakin' do….

Am I looking at this right though…? I know that more RAM doesn't necessarily mean better overall performance but the GTX 980 at 4gb GDDR5 256-bit wipes the floor with the $3000 12gb GDDR5 768-bit Titan Z? Even the GTX 970 is on top but is only $369.

>>273
GTX Titan is horribly overpriced. It accomplishes one thing: it separates a load of money from gamers that can do nothing but see Specs on a piece of paper and "DROOL". 12GB is overkill as all fuck for a gaming card for now or the foreseeable future. That's the kind of memory needed on pro level cards doing complex 3d simulations, not for current vidya games.

Hopefully you've learned a valuable lesson before making such an expensive mistake. Always check trusted reviews, benchmarks (and benchmarks are not always everything either), and comments from actual owners. Bigger numbers on the box means absolutely nothing.

>>274
Yes, daddy. Thank you. I wonder if I should just get the 970 like GG and save on the $200. They don't seem far off. I wonder if there'll ever be games the 980 can play in full settings that the 970 won't. But, either way, I think I really do need to upgrade my processor (AMD FX-4100) for that.

http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_passport_gets_priced_will_be_released_on_wednesday-news-9722.php
>$599
That's actually kinda well-priced considering it's a flagship, dont'cha think?

Number Lucky, whatcha think:
http://blog.gsmarena.com/samsungs-3-2tb-nvme-ssd-goes-mass-production-reaches-3gbs-read-speed/
I honestly have no idea whatsoever… except that I haven't seen an SSD go beyond 1TB yet.

>>285
Yeah, those are extremely fast but extremely expensive. SATA hasn't been able to keep up with SSD's very effectively, and each time a new revision of SATA is released, the newest SSD's quickly saturate it with little trouble. It's time for a new solution that can keep up, but we are a ways off still. These PCIe cards are extreme..and actually the PCIe connection is what many ultrabook manufacturers (like the macbook air) have moved to in order to get better performance out of their SSD drives.

>>286
Woah! I didn't even notice that it was SATA.

>>287
>I didn't even notice that it was SATA.
Because it's not.
What you posted is PCIe

>>289
Oops. I meant to say PCIe.

Windows OS X.11 for Workgroups is coming in 2015

http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/30/6868695/microsoft-windows-10-announced-official

>>295
It looks kinda neat:
http://blog.gsmarena.com/microsoft-officially-announces-windows-10/

>>296
Yes, it's basically what Windows 8 should have been.
I'm going to grab the Tech Preview through the Windows Insider Program today and check it out in a virtual machine.

>>297
>AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core 4.0GHz (OCed) processor
>Galaxy GeForce GTX 580 1.5gb GDDR5 384-bit
>8gb (4gbx2) 1600MHz CL7 DDR3 RAM
>500gb 5400rpm + 1TB 7200rpm HDD\
Can I run that on VMWare without crashing anything?

>>298
yep, it should be fine

>>299
Thank you! I hope it's a free upgrade from Windows 8.1 though… for my tablet's sake.

>>300
There's been rumors of it being free or extremely cheap (~$20) to upgrade to entice as many to move to it as possible, but I don't think those rumors hold much weight yet. I think the real benefits will be had from mouse/keyboard users anyway.

Hmmmm….

>>301
Thanks.

This is kinda neat!
http://blog.gsmarena.com/halo-smartwatches-run-real-movements-transparent-oled-touchscreens

http://blog.gsmarena.com/samsung-develops-wi-fi-802-11ad-standard-speeds-4-6gbps/
WHAT?!? I just upgraded all my stuff to AC early so that it's at least the latest for the next 2 years! T_T

>>319
Here's a much better article on this "802.11ad"

http://www.extremetech.com/computing/191872-samsung-develops-60ghz-wifi-capable-of-4-6gbps-will-be-in-devices-next-year

tl;dr
Samsung talks a good game, but until we see this work in the real world where houses have real walls I'm not buying their claims at all with 60GHz barely being usable from more than a few feet away. Also, there's already a successor to 802.11ac called 802.11ax that runs on the much more realistic 5GHz band and pushes similar speeds plus will run multi-band too. 802.11ax will be the standard everyone else stands behind.

>>322
I knew you'd comment the moment I read that article at the source. :P

I guess I'll relax this year at least then.

THIS IS AMAZING!
http://august.com/

>>324
inb4 it gets hacked to hell

>>325
Put it in a house door, not the gate!

Android L is now officially "lollipop":
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-10-15/google-unveils-android-lollipop

>>328
I meant that it doesn't have to be secure cause they've your gate to deal with anyway.

>>329
Hey! Nice to see you here.

>>333
>they've your gate to deal with anyway.
in fantasy land

>>333
I don't have a gate. I don't know anyone who has a gate. But if your gate is impenetrable anyway, why bother having any sort of lock on your door whatsoever? Much less a fancy electronic one?

>>334
Huh…?

>>338
Exactly, it's just for fun or an extra precaution.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2624386

OMG!

My Cougar fans are orange but the LED is red. Know any orange ones that are reliable like Cougar?

>>352
it doesn't get much more reliable than this
>

>>353
But… But….
To begin with, there's no LED light.

>>356
nothing a little hot glue and an LED light kit won't fix

>>357
I'll just assume you don't know of any.

Well, No. 7, this answers the Nokia question:
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_launches_n1_android_tablet_running_lollipop-news-10236.php

Also, their agreement with Microsoft only states that they're not making mobile devices until December 2015 A.K.A. Star Wars Episode VII which Chloë did not become a part of. I hope J.J. gets raped in the ass by a shemale cyborg so hard!

>>416
Really liking it until I read this:

>64-bit 2.3GHz Intel Atom Z3580 processor

Beware of any android tablet running on intel architecture because almost all of the android software available is compiled to run natively on ARM architecture hardware (since most android devices are running ARM based processors). The software will run, but will take a performance hit because it's running in a software based compatibility layer which will also often time stress the battery more too. It's not ideal at all.

>>417
Actually, before you said that, and if I was still in that period that I was looking for Android tablets, I would've bought this one. It seems like a great product for an amazing $249 price! Plus, it's Nokia. I really believe in them and would want to support them. Also, I wouldn't be carrying the same Samsung tablets or iPads that everyone else is.

Even when you said that performance might take a hit, I would've been willing to go through that given that it has a powerful enough processor that might make up for the discrepancy. For example, let's say performance will take a 20% hit. That might be the same performance or let's say 10% less than ones that would be running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 805. What bothers me is the extra-battery consumption if that's the case though. As you said, that would be an issue but only real-life testing would tell if it really is.

>>418
>I wouldn't be carrying the same … iPads that everyone else is.
uhhh, well that N1 is almost an exact clone of the current iPad minis down to the speaker grills and button and port placements and materials used so if you are looking to be unique that's probably not the best tablet to do it with lol

>As you said, that would be an issue but only real-life testing would tell if it really is.
Exactly, gotta wait and see..I know the newest gen intel SOC's are much better, but only time will tell with real world use.

>>419
Yeah, I did kinda get that it looked like an iPad Mini… but more with the finish of the iPhone 3G and 3G S. Though, that's not what mattered to me. I didn't wanna be aesthetically different. I just wanted to be that one in a million who use Nokia. :D

But, like I said, I got used to my tablet being my laptop-replacement already - hence, running full Windows like my current Acer Iconica W4. I do really wish that Nokia does a similar one. They've the hardware to with this one anyway.

here's my contribution. Avoid Android 5 like the plague. not that Android 4 series was all that great, because it wasn't. It was pretty shit to be honest. I just got the new Nexus and let me tell you, it might be a great device in and of itself but Android is like all of the worst things about all of the worst operating systems distilled into one everlasting pile of shit. Its like they took everything that everyone hates about Metro from windows 8 and said hey let's make an operating system based on those exact design principles.I'm seriously considering shelling out the extravagant restock fee and getting rid of this piece of shit ASAP.

>>432
let me just clarify don't quit, what I'm actually talking about, what I'm actually complaining about is the GUI and user experience in general. This GUI is seriously the most convoluted and bordering on the most unusable shit I've ever seen.

MEIZU M1 NOTE:
This baby was announced today. It's a budget phone with a sort of 2013 flagship set of specs and features. Its main attraction is the $160 price tag for the budget-conscious.

>5.5" IGZO Display with 1080p Resolution (400 ppi)
The screen technology is relatively new and is said to have excellent quality, similar to that of AMOLED. As for sharpness, it has the same screen size and resolution as that of the iPhone 6 Plus Retina display.

>64-bit MT6752 Chipset with an Octa-core 2.0GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
MediaTek's processors aren't as robust as the ones made by QualComm, Samsung (both Exynos & Apple A-processors), and others. But, having 8 cores clocked at 2.0GHz theoretically gives you as much power as a phone running the other high-end quad-core processors more or less. My Samsung Galaxy S4 has an AnTuTu benchmark score of a bit over 29,000. The Galaxy Note 3 has one of around 34,000. A device with this specific MediaTek chipset was said to score 36,776. You can safely round that down to 30,000-35,000 and it's still a great performer.

>Mali-T760 GPU
This GPU can be compared to the Adreno 330 GPU. That's saying something considering that the 320 can still handle all if not most of the most graphic-intensive games today in full settings.

>2gb RAM
Multi-tasking shouldn't be a problem. This is the same amount of RAM used in phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One (M8), and the 2014 Motorola Moto X.

>>440
>3,140mAh Battery
The Galaxy Note 4 has good battery performance. Considering a 3,220mAh battery powers its 5.7" 2K screen, this battery should do the 5.5" 1080p screen phone just fine. The Snapdragon 805 chipset on the Note 4 is also known for energy efficiency, but the MediaTek processor on this phone shouldn't be too far off to make a big difference.

>13 Megapixel Camera with 1080p Video Recording
4K video recording is high-end material nowadays. But considering the price tag, this is very much okay. The sensor is said to be made by Samsung. So, image quality could be as good as or almost as good as that of the Samsung Galaxy S4.

>>440
Neat, but you couldn't pay me to use Android beyond the version 2.x series. Android 4.x was utterly atrocious and 5.x is literally the most unusable and grotesque OS (specifically the GUI and UX in general) I've ever experienced in my life. Android 5 makes Windows 8 look like Aqua in comparison. Google has become more evil than Microsoft ever was.

I bought a Nexus a few weeks ago. Big mistake. Gladly paid the restock fee to get rid of that thing. I've never tried Windows phone (not since it was called Windows Mobile), but I cannot imagine it being worse than what Android has become. Android is really awful. People who actually like it are just deluded. IMHO. Not to mention the entire ecosystem is untrustworthy.

I wouldn't have trusted my Nexus with anything. I wouldn't even be comfortable doing email with it. Every piece of that thing from the hardware, to the firmware, to the drivers to the baseband processor, to the OS and the applications which run on it, all completely untrustworthy. Using it made me feel even dirtier than Windows on the desktop.

>>442
Applefag detected

>>443
Why? Because the Aqua reference? Everyone makes that reference. Aqua is like universally accepted as the best GUI in existence. And, no I'm not an Applefag. I don't consider myself one, at least. Apple does make the best products and systems around though. I do know some Applefags. Most of them are highly educated, make good money and work in IT.

>>444
>Apple does make the best products and systems around
>I'm not an Applefag

bruh

>>445
Anyone with a cs degree and/or in depth IT experience would tell you the same thing. There's a reason why ever well known and top end "geek" from IT guys, infosec, even developers, not only use Apple products but prefer them. Everyone from Jullian Assange to Larry Wall and half of Google. Go to a conference like RSA or even Defcon, it's a sea of Macs. Check out a cs classroom at any decent university, sea of Macs.

The only downside for some people is the price. Other than that, they are objectively the best systems around. OS X is a remarkably advanced and elegant OS and Apple design both the hardware and ever single bit of software that runs on them. From the firmware to the drivers and everything up from there. This model allows for much more rigorous testing than is possible when twenty five million random companies are publishing their own, third party, drivers for an OS. A Mac, for desktops and workstations, is on the same level as a SUN SPARC server running Solaris. I'm a Linux engineer, but even I will tell you that Solaris is (still) a more robust server in a lot of ways than Linux and just about everything else out there. Hell, XNU even ported a lot of features from Solaris. I'm just going to stop there.

Yes it's a matter of opinion, but facts are facts. Perspective is everything and that's the reason why people who understand computers and computing choose Apple products.

>>447
Werd.

>>447
I get it, I'm just giving you a hard time. That's a good explanation though.

>>444
>Aqua is like universally accepted as the best GUI in existence
this belongs in the LULz thread

>>447
> facts are facts. Perspective is everything and that's the reason why people who understand computers and computing choose Apple products.
No they don't
tons of people choose android for tablets and smartphones or windows for desktops
the fact that there are plenty of iSheeps doesn't change that
also, gamers understand computers and computing and guess what? They don't exactly choose apple products either

>>454
Stick to the HTML, CSS, Javascript and photoshop, oh and uh, video games. All of which I have absolutly no interest in or experience with minus Javascript. Javascript is awesome. I think we can probably both agree on that. That's probably all we could agree on, other than Chloë of course. Let's stick to what we can agree on. I like Windows clients too by the way. What would an incident handler do without them? Are you actually in Romania, by the way? I'm kind of scared now considering that like over half of the cyber criminals I investigate come from Romania. You guys are so good (at fraud) the eBay had to open a separate satellite office in Romania just to teach the local cops how to identify auction fraud and other cyber crime. Are you from one of these impoverished towns where kids drive around $80,000 vehicles? Educated people + no job prospects = life of crime. Also, am I detecting a confirmation bias seeping through in your post?

>>458
>Stick to the HTML, CSS, Javascript and photoshop, oh and uh, video games. All of which I have absolutly no interest in
good for you
this wasn't about what you had interest it
this was about you making some pretty generalistic claims and me pointing out the holes in your swiss cheese

>>492
LOL good lord, just buy a friggin' desktop

>>493
>LOL
I'll assume that's cause of the price (which I didn't notice until someone pointed it out to me).

>>500
>price
Nope, it's more about how friggin big the damn thing is…and 10 lbs ….and you're probably lucky to get 2 hours of battery life out of it on a good day…and a 330 watt power brick!? LOL that thing probably weighs another 5-6 lbs by itself. I can't imagine how hot the damn thing gets or the fan noise. It's not going to be a very good experience and you are never going to want it on your lap so what's the point again? Oh yeah, get a desktop with a properly cooled and quiet case and a separate cherry mx switch mechanical keyboard and a much bigger and nicer display and save yourself some money because it's not like you can be mobile with that "laptop" anyways.

>>501
True. If I get a laptop (not that I need one anymore), 15.6" would be my max. Also, this little "dream setup" I've put together costs less:
- Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition - $999
- Inno3D GTX 980 ‘iChill Herculez X4 Air Boss Ultra’ - $700
- Asus X99-Deluxe Motherboard - $500
- Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400MHz CAS Latency 12 - $420
- Kingston SSDNow V310 960gb Solid State Drive - $500
- Western Digital 4TB SATAIII 7200rpm Hard Disk Drive (WD4001FAEX) - $240
- BeQuiet Silent Base 800 Case (Orange Edition) - $160
- Antech Quattro 850 Power Supply - $100
GRAND TOTAL - $3,619

So I recently took the plunge back into the land of Apple and bought a 6+. This thing is fucking massive but I love it. Not to mention Chlomo looks great on here.

>>516
Wow, you look just like Trevor

>>516
Big screens are great! What did you have before though?

>>526
YOU TALK! YOU TALK!

>>526
well thx

>>527
Galaxy S4. It was alright but there were a couple reasons I wanted to go back to iOS, and the bigger screen sealed the deal

>>528
Cool. I'ma upgrade my S4 to an S6 this year.

I've an Acer W4 but here's my dream specs for a perfect full Windows 8 tablet:

- full Windows 8.1 64-bit OS (MS Surface Pro 3)
- 8.3" 1920x1200 IPS Display (Lenovo ThinkPad 8)
- 1.7GHz Dual-Core (w/3.3GHz turbo-boost) Intel Core i7-4650U (MS Surface Pro 3)
- 2gb DDR3 nVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE 128-bit (Razer EDGE Pro)
- 512gb SSD (MS Surface Pro 3)
- superspeed USB 3.0 port (Razer EDGE Pro)
- keyboard with touchpad dock, with built-in 500gb external HDD (ASUS Transformer Book T100TA)
- microHDMI port (Acer Iconia W4)

It's too bad that the 640LE's the most powerful GPU that I know exists for a full Windows 8 tablet though.

This would be good in the Lulz thread too, but it's more tech related and it left me in tears.

What do you bros think of my new gaming pc?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xvYft6

>>541
>CL9 RAM
I think get this instead: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl7q16gbzm

Also, I have the Fnatic edition of that mouse. I love it to bits!

>>542
b-but…u actually believe cas latency (in this case 9ns vs 7ns) makes a real difference in games or anything in the real world? Even in synthetic benchmarks there is little difference. You might get an extra half a frame per second if you are lucky lol

Besides, you also need to understand that the improvements in modern intel memory controllers have all but eliminated any performance boost you could have gotten:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4503/sandy-bridge-memory-scaling-choosing-the-best-ddr3/6

So I totally get choosing some cool looking ram if you are building a gaming PC that will have it on display, but I'm not into that flashy window look at all which should be very apparent by the case I chose. The define r5 will be silent and cool running and while I will keep my cable management clean and neat, I don't worry about making sure everything matches perfectly or not, because that just doesn't matter to me.

>>543
The images don't wanna load so I couldn't fully appreciate the link. I was gonna get an 1866 CL8 before but my friend told me that a 1600 CL7 is always the more ideal. He said that that's why they were always out of stock in the stores I was looking for RAM at before, and that's why 1600 CL7 is overclockable to 1866 CL7. In other words, I was brainwashed.

I'm a fan of flashy looking stuff. But, I don't take that all the way to the inside. The only reason I chose that RAM is because all the other 1600 CL7 didn't have prices.

>>544
>The images don't wanna load
This should help then
>
>

Basically the difference between cl9 and cl7 and also any combination of speeds whether it be 1866 or 1600 or 2133 will ultimately lead to mostly non-existent performance gains in the real world…in fact if you look closely at the graphs you will notice that the 1600 cl9 is slightly faster in this test than either the cl8 or cl7 lol, but again it's so minor that it doesn't matter.

That's why I always recommend just getting the amount of memory you need and from a reputable company as first priorities. If building a gaming system where you are trying to match components for display then by all means seek out the appropriate ram to complete the look in your case.

>>546
Why're CL8 and 9 faster if the whole purpose of the spec was to be the other way around? Now, I feel a bit like I may have even gotten the wrong thing.

I've a closed case. Anyways, this is my RAM.

This is funny but it's also (apparently real) tech.

>>546
>>548
You can see my rig in the battle stations thread.

>>550
If you're interested in trying it out:
http://www.pornhub.com/devices/wankband

>>548
Well if you look closely even the 1333 performed slightly better than 1600..and this is a real world benchmark…BUT when you are talking about a difference of less than .3 fps between the slowest and fastest result in the group, what you are looking at is easily well within a margin of error which basically tells me that no matter which spec ram they used, the results with pretty much exactly the same.

Sure, you spent a little more on your ram, but you got some nice looking ram too :)
I wouldn't worry much, but when you mentioned it I wanted to make sure that you (and anyone else reading) were better informed in the future, at least with how ram is handled on modern intel systems. I'm not sure if it makes real differences on amd, but I'm sure if you go digging you might find the answer. My guess is even on a less efficient memory controller that the difference in fps would never exceed more than a a couple fps anyway.

>>550
This could solve our energy needs long into the future. LOL

>>551
>WANT TO BE A WANKBAND BE(A)TA TESTER?
lol'd

>>556
I just meant that if the stats were randomly fluctuating, then I'd get exactly what you mean that the CL doesn't matter. It's just that there's a pattern exactly opposite to what's supposed to be.

Anyways, I'm not worried. I got mine for 4,000 PhP. $100 is 4,400 PhP. Also, I didn't go for the design. That was the only one of that spec available but I'm extremely happy with it… as far as being happy with anything RAM-related goes. Haha.

>>557
>I didn't go for the design.
That's kinda obvious since it's not orange

>>558
Yeah, I really would've gone for that to be honest. I'm just glad processors aren't color coded.

>>559
needz more fanz

I just got this: http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/?model=TL-PB10400
It's such a small power bank for 10400mAh.

My Beats are giving up on me already.

>>563
I've owned the ATH-M50's for several years, they are the older model without the removable cable or new color scheme, but are the same headphones where it counts. They are great, but just be aware that if you are used to the boomy bass on the beats, that the audio technicas don't provide that same sound. However, overall they sound much better than the beats sound quality wise and are an incredible value in their price range. It just proves that if you want that punchy boomy bass in a set of headphones, that they have yet to figure out how to have it and good quality mids and highs to go along with it. I like base, but not at the expense of the rest of the sound. Beats are overpriced for what they are. You are paying for the name and the design. Maybe it's just me, but I'm more about the sound than how they look on my head.

Samsung SideSync 3.0 now supports all Windows devices (not just ATIV or Samsung branded ones). I'm trying it out and it's so cool!

>>564
I don't care how they look on my head but… I'm a boomy bass guy. :'(

>>565
>I'm a boomy bass guy. :'(
Fair enough
But you probably gotta get some more overpriced beats then…There's probably some other brands with that boomy bass (that leads to muddy mids and highs), but I'm not sure which ones. Real talk: The companies that are serious about sound don't compromise it by boosting bass to ridiculous levels at the cost of everything else. I also realize sound is a personal preference.

I'll just leave this here

http://allhiphop.com/2014/05/13/dr-dres-beats-by-dre-cost-an-estimated-14-to-make/

http://time.com/74886/best-headphones/

>>52
qwe

Xiaomi launches 40-inch Full HD Mi TV 2 for $320

Xiaomi has announced a new 40-inch model as part of its Mi TV 2 line-up. As the younger kin of the 49-inch Mi TV 2 with 4K video support, the new 40-inch Mi TV 2 model is more of an affordable full HD version. Xiaomi’s new 40-inch Mi TV 2 will be available on March 31 from Xiaomi website.

The new Mi TV 2 model features a 40-inch SHARP SDP X-GEN display panel with full HD pixel resolution and LED backlight mode with 5000:1 contrast ratio. Xiaomi has housed a quad-core 1.45 GHz MStar 6A908 mobile chipset paired with Mali-450MP4 GPU for graphics.

With mere 14.4 mm bezel the Mi TV 2 supports H.265 with 10-bit hardware decoding. It offers support for several file formats such as H.264, H.265, MPEG4, FLV, MOV, AVI, MKV, TS, MP4, and more.

Packing 1.5 GB DDR3 RAM, it offers only 8 GB on-board storage. By default it runs the MIUI TV operating system based on Android. Xiaomi recently promised to bring the Mi TV in India and that’s how India might be one of the major markets after China to get this new 40-inch Full HD Mi TV 2 model.

Source: http://blog.gsmarena.com/xiaomi-launches-40-inch-full-hd-mi-tv-2-320/

Uhm…. Am I the only one who smells a patent infringement case with the Meizu M1 Note's design?

>>574
lol samsung seems to be cool with doing it so why not join them?

Wow! I can't believe there's a smart sock now….

Source: http://blog.gsmarena.com/htc-announces-re-sok-worlds-first-smart-sock/

>>575
Well, everyone infringes everything. But, this one was taking the entire cake: it looks like an iPhone 6-sized iPhone 5C.

Question for GG
What about this host? Works fine? Any Problem? What about prices?

>>580
works fine but I would suggest dreamhost since they have better prices

If you're interested, it's free-to-play.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wb.goog.mkx

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mortal-kombat-x/id949701151?mt=8

>>582
This would be better in the Games thread.

>>583
I was thinking about that just now. So, I came to this thread. Haha. Look what I see.

I waited too long for this. I really like how it looks.

You guys have got to see this! The idea is that when a Windows 10 phone is connected to a monitor with a mouse and keyboard, it gives you a desktop-esque interface. Plus, by the looks of it, apps like MS Office are "transformed" into the ones for the desktop!

>>597
also, in theory we should be able to wrap the chlomo site as a universal app (for both mobile and desktop) and then you could get notifications when someone makes a new post in the current thread, and maybe even more complex stuff like notifications when a new set is posted

http://www.windowscentral.com/web-apps-get-push-notifications-and-more-windows-10

>>598
Will that be just for Windows 10 devices or is it some universal Windows 10 API for all devices?

>>601
windows 10 devices (and primarily desktops)
If it works nicely and it will be easy to adapt to android and ios then that might come later as well

I hope this project succeeds:
http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/30/night-terrors-horror-ar-game/

Check it out! It's damn awesome!

>>603
Cool! Next stop: Chlomo phone!

>>605
The shots in the bathroom reminded me of PT.
Too bad Silent Hills got canned

This is a freakin' good deal:
http://blog.gsmarena.com/htc-one-m8-att-verizon-sprint-going-299-99-contract-today/

All Americans with a tight budget, looking for a great phone,
take a look at this:
http://blog.gsmarena.com/verizons-original-moto-g-now-just-19-99-without-contract/

Best Buy is selling Verizon's original Motorola Moto G for only $19.99! That's right, there's no contract included or whatever.

For only freakin' $19.99, you get:
- an HD (720x1280) IPS LCD display
- 2070mAh battery (note that the Galaxy SIII has a 2100mAh one on a less power-efficient processor)
- power-efficient but powerful quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
- 5 Megapixel main camera with autofocus and flash, and a secondary video call camera
- 720p HD video recording at 30fps

Cons:
- It only has 8gb of non-expandable storage.
- It's locked to Verizon (but since you only spend $19.99 for the entire thing. You've the budget to have it unlocked).

Guys, are you running out of storage space on your phones? Try a 512gb microSD card:
http://blog.gsmarena.com/microdia-unveils-highest-capacity-microsd-card-yet-512gb/
:|

I've been playing this game all afternoon: http://blog.gsmarena.com/hitman-sniper-ios-android-game-review/
It's addictive.

Samsung introduces 2TB SSD drives in 850 EVO and PRO series

Samsung expanded its 850 SSD series with 2TB drives, in both the PRO and EVO lineups. The company says it has seen increased demand for 500GB and bigger SSDs and the 2TB drives are a “strong driver into the era of multi-terabyte SSD solutions.”

The 2TB versions Samsung 850 EVO and 850 PRO are available in 50 countries right now.
They are pricy though – $800 for the EVO and $1,000 for the PRO – but on the plus side they’ll push the 1TB drives lower. A 1TB 850 EVO is currently $380 on Amazon.

The difference in price stems from different warranty – the SLC-based PRO gets a 10 year or 300TB written guarantee, while the MLC EVO get half for both (5yr/150TB). The PRO drive should also be slightly faster than the EVO, though past results have shown the differences to be pretty minor.

The new drives are built on Samsung’s 3D V-NAND technology and contain 128 individual flash chips. The chips themselves have 128 gigabit capacity spread across 32 layers (hence 3D). The SSDs feature upgraded MHX controllers and a whopping 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM (four 4 gigabit chips built on 20nm process).

Samsung is promising new high-capacity mSATA and M.2 drives too for laptops and mini PCs that support them. The 850 series currently tops out at 1TB in those form factors.

Source: http://blog.gsmarena.com/samsung-introduces-2tb-ssd-drives-850-evo-pro-series/

The new Moto G (3rd Gen) has just been announced. The specs are not bad at all for the max $203 (so far) price tag.

- 1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with Adreno 306 GPU
- 2gb RAM
- 16gb internal storage with a microSD slot (up to 32gb)
- 5" 720p display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection
- 13 megapixel camera with dual-tone flash
- 2470mAh battery

>>652
I'd love me the 1Tb versions but these things are expensive as shit

>>714
Yeah, a 1TB SSD would be awesome as hell!

http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_2_deluxe_special_edition_was_showcased_in_brazil_with_a_whopping_256gb_onboard_storage-news-13659.php

>256gb phone storage
Oh wow….

In about 11 days, the new iPhone will be announced. Hate them or love them, Apple's iPhone event is one of the most anticipated events of the year.

The sucky thing is that you can only view the livestream via a Mac or iOS device. This year, they decided to include Windows into the mix. The funny bit is that you can only do so via the Mircrosoft Edge browser installed on Windows 10.

It makes me wonder if Apple and Microsoft had some sort of trying-to-be-subtle marketing agreement for the latter.

Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch goes official with rotating bezel, Tizen OS

After teasing it a couple of weeks ago, Samsung finally spilled the beans on the hotly anticipated Gear S2 smartwatch. The high-end Tizen OS wearable device with rotating bezel and IP68 rating will be on display during IFA in Berlin in two different variants - Gear S2 and Gear S2 classic.

The sportier Samsung Gear S2 will be available with dark gray case with black silicon band, or silver case with white silicon band. The classic model on the other hand, will feature a black case and matching leather band.

Specs-wise, Samsung Gear S2 features 1GHz dual-core CPU, 512MB of RAM, and 4GB of internal memory. The display of the smartwatch is a 1.2” fully circular Super AMOLED unit with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels and 302ppi.

Connectivity options for the smartwatch include Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC. A variant with 3G network connectivity and e-SIM will also be available.

Physical measures of Samsung Gear S2 are 42.3 × 49.8 × 11.4mm, while its weight tips the scale at 47 grams. The classic model is a tad more elegant with measures of 39.9 × 43.6 × 11.4mm and a weight of 42 grams. A 250mAh battery will power both devices - it is rated to last for 2-3 days of regular usage.

The 3G variant of the smartwatch will pack a larger 300mAh battery, which will last for two days of regular use. The measures of this particular variant are 44.0 x 51.8 x 13.4mm, while its weight comes in at 51 grams.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_gear_s2_smartwatch_goes_official_with_rotating_bezel_tizen_os-news-13777.php

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z5_premium_with_worlds_first_4k_screen_unveiled-news-13808.php

Sony just announced the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium. It's the first mobile phone to sport a freaking 4K UHD screen! At 5.5", that gives it a pixel density of 806 ppi. The rest of the specs are quite impressive too:

- 2.0GHz / 1.5GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 810 Processor
- Adreno 430 GPU
- 3gb RAM, 32gb Internal Storage (Expandable Up to 200gb More)
- 23 Megapixel Autofocus Camera with LED Flash
- 3430mAh Battery
- IP68 Certified - Dust Proof and Water-Resistant (Over 1.5 Meters and 30 Minutes)

Fastest Internet Connections (on Average) in the World:
1st: South Korea (25.3 mbps)
2nd: Hong Kong (16.3 mbps)
3rd: Japan (15 mbps)
4th: Norway (14.5 mbps)
5th: Sweden (14.1 mbps)

>>752

1,004,395th: USA (14.4 kbps)

>>753
It's one thing you're teasing my country's connection. It's another that you don't know how to spell it.

>>754
2,025,332nd: Filluppeens (2,400 bit/s)

How bad do your sales have to be to thrown in a spare 3,000mAh battery with charging cradle, and a 200gb microSD when somebody buys your phone?

The SanDisk is the better deal, yes?

FINALLY building a new PC. Seems like I've been waiting for ages, but it's finally happening.
I already bought all the parts, so any gripes about my choices will have to be submitted via email where they will stagnate, ignored

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zTnDP6

>>798
Sweet build bro! Congrats.

>>798
congrats
that's a beast

Rename this thread "commodity grade consumerism" or "gadget masturbation."

>>810
What about "technological turtle-tossing?" Or "digital diddly delighting?"

I got myself a Cooler Master Mizar (left) to replace my 4+ year old SteelSeries Sensei (right) :)

>>819
mfw rolling with some cheap ass A4tech
http://www.x7.cn/en/product.asp?id=38

>>833
ah, I remember that one, I almost got one many years ago

I wanted to get the same one I had, but it is 3x the price of what I paid for it when I bought it, and 3x the price of what I paid for the one I got today

>>834
well, the new one looks pretty cool as well
I didn't even know that Cooler Master made mice

>>835
I really like it actually
The old one was driving me crazy because the click wasn't working properly
And I didn't know either, I just found out when looking for one to buy

But if anyone is interested in buying a mouse, I recommend the CM Mizar, and its probably the best you can get for the price

>>781
That's not the question I'd be asking. They aren't "throwing in" anything. They're just selling you more shit. The costs are included and carefully hidden in the sales pitch. Tell to STFU and give you the TCO. No monthly payment bullshit, I want the TCO and I want it now!

>>141327

That type of form factor is really common in .edu environments. It's often setup with terminal services / as a thin client, etc. I have a slightly different use case.

I've found some pretty promising stuff from a few specialty vendors. Just wondering if anyone knew anything or had any experience.

>>844
To quote a post from another board you have to use >>>/BOARD/POSTNUMBER
for example >>>/chloe/141327

Well, that's my only experience. I didn't look much into it, but it ran great for what we were doing (mostly Excel and Eclipse). Hope I was helpful :)

>>845
Thanks.

fyi in case anyone else is interested, the most promising products I've seen thus far are made by a company called CompuLab.

holy shit
if you know anything about computers this thread will make you cringe A LOT
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/561041-980ti-darwin-awards-help/

Hey, I really love this site and it´s simplicity and also mobile version! It´s so great.

I would like to build a similar site for a small and private motorcycle club. So I installed vichan on my webserver but I had to figure out that there is no theme available and all sources seems to be gone.

So perhaps the one who built this would be willing to help me out? I could donate something as a thank you.

>>852
whatever themese there are, they are variations of the same default theme which looks like crap

Hey. I haven't been here in a long time.

I like this case: http://www.aerocool.us/pgs/pgs-b/xc_r.html
I think I'ma get one but they only have the all-black version in the Philippines. I was thinking of putting my orange Cougar LED fans on my Hyper 212X cooler, getting a couple of orange LED Thermaltake 140mm (or 120mm) fans for the exhausts, and a 200mm orange LED Thermaltake fan for intake right in front.

So, my friend wanted me to build him a 50,000 PhP gaming rig. All these parts come from the same store: https://tipidpc.com/useritems.php?username=PCHub

CPU: 3.9GHz Core i5-6600K - 11,590
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X - 1,750
GPU: Asus GTX 970 Strix OC - -18,880
MoBo: MSI H110M Pro-VD - 3,530
RAM: G. Skill RipJaws V Red 1x8GB 2400 CL15 - 2,590
SSS: Kingston V300 120GB SSD - 2,200
HDD: WD Caviar Blue 1TB - 2,480
Case: Aerocool Aero 500 - 1,840
PSU: Thermaltake TR2 600w 80+ Bronze -2,640

Grand Total: 47,500 PhP

Whatcha think?

>>856

Looks good to me, but:

You guessed right, I'm not a computer guy, but I had a friend in Florida help me:

Case 1 x AZZA Atlas Gaming Case - Black
Processor 1 x Intel® Core™ i7-4790K Processor (4x 4.0GHz/8MB L3 Cache) - Intel® Core™ i7-4790K
Processor Cooling 1 x Asetek 550LC Liquid CPU Cooling System (Copper plate for best cooling performance) - Standard 120mm Fan
Memory 1 x 16 GB [8 GB x2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand **Free Upgrade to DDR3-2133 G.SKILL Ripjaws X
Video Card 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 - 4GB - Single Card
Free Stuff 1 x [FREE] - 802.11AC Wireless Dual Band Module
Motherboard 1 x Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H *FREE Upgrade to Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI 2x PCIe x16, 4x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0
Power Supply 1 x 600W Standard
Primary Hard Drive 1 x 2 TB HARD DRIVE – 64M Cache, 7200rpm, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive
Optical Drive LG Blu-ray Reader
Media Card Reader / Writer 1 x 12-In-1 Internal Media Card Reader/Writer - Black
Sound Card 1 x 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Network Card 1 x Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)

$1,269.00

>>857
>not a computer guy
>no SSD
Makes sense. Haha. I don't have one either (yet… I think) but die-hard gamers find it a must.

>i7-4790K
Damn. That thing actually outperforms the new i7-6700K a bit.

>>856
You shouldn't get a k cpu if you're going to put it on a mobo that doesn't allow overclock.
I would strongly recommend getting a 390x and a better PSU, like a 600w Seasonic.
Also, I haven't heard good things about that SSD, the Crucial mx100 is only 200 more.

This one's from different stores but an i7 build already.

CPU: 4.2GHz Core i7-6700K - 16,500
GPU: Zotac GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 256Bit (ZT-90101-10P) - 14,800
MoBo: Gigabyte H110M-DS2 - 3,500
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB 1x8GB DDR4 2400Mhz CL15 - 2,250
SSD: Kingston V300 120GB - 2,150
HDD: Western Digital 1TB HDD - 2,100
Case: Xpredator Cube - 4,299
PSU: Corsair CX750 750W 80 Plus Bronze - 4,000

Total: 49,599

>>859
Thanks! I'll try putting everything into perspective and making pooled build. Haha.