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sims3tutorialhub · 4 years

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Gaming Laptop 2020

This post is my own personal opinion.

So what would I look out for? First a little overview then I will explain:

MSI or DELL are my favorites, but all work, read reviews!

CPU: i5 or higher

RAM: At least 8GB

GPU: NVIDIA GTX1050/GTX1060 or higher

HDD: SSD & HDD Hybrid or a full SSD

Screen: 1920x1080 resolution

Windows 10

The Make

I personally am a total fan of DELL due to the fact their laptops are solid, and the screen colors and clearness is incredible. But which make you pick is up to you. A lot of people also recommend MSI for gaming. You will also have to decide if you want a pure gaming laptop (these often have bright backlit keyboards and a slightly different keyboard layout) or a multimedia laptop which you can use for school work and such too. Then you must always consider that a gaming laptop is going to be a bit heavier and bulkier!

CPU

So I swear on intel. Right now you have intel i5/i7/i9. i7: If you are a creator who likes to run multiple programs at once like Blender, MD, MS etc then an i7 might be better for you i5: Good for people who just want to game! i9: the newer CPU which is a great mix for gaming and running lots of programs, but it is not a must!

RAM

You need at least 8GB RAM to be able to play sims. And you need no more than 16GB unless you plan to do something totally hard-core on your PC. I would make sure it is DDR4 but that is the norm these days. Remember you can always upgrade your RAM for about 30 GBP easily, however this will probably break your warranty (so maybe do this after). But because you can update, this isn't the most important part to check for. If it only has 8GB and you want 16GB but the rest is good, don’t let it put you off.

GPU

Sims was made to mainly work with NVIDIA and I personally am not a fan of AMD but that is everyone’s choice. The GTX1060 is super good (add Ti at the end for a little more cost and a little better graphics). The GTX1050 is also very good, but the 1060 has a better cost/efficiency ratio. Of course, now the new RTX series is out you can also go for that, maybe if you play other games. But for sims it is total overkill.

HDD

I am a great fan of SSDs. No disk cleaning needed and it will make your sims loading times speed up, also the installation and your PC boot time. Generally said to be about 5x faster than an HDD. Most laptops come with a 256GB SSD and a 1TB HDD. This means you have two partitions (not a big deal, you just need to know how to work it). If you buy a laptop with only an HDD then no worries, I personally updated mine to a 1TB SSD later (also breaks warranty) for about 200 GBP.

WARNING: some PCs will ONLY have a 256GB SSD or so in them with no HDD. This is difficult because these are small SSD chips (not those bulky HDDs you imagine) and these are expensive to upgrade to bigger sizes and the laptop will have no space for a HDD (usually). Sims people often need way more that 256GB of space so I would avoid a laptop that only has a small SSD!

Screen

Most come with 1920x1080 resolution anyway. But if you do not plan on using a second screen then take a look at DELL. They have the nicest screen with the best colors (I personally only ever buy DELL screens for this reason).

Win 10

I know it can be glitchy, but at least it is still getting security updates. At some point you will need to upgrade it anyway. Also the cool thing is, it is written into your hardware, no more codes needed. That means if I switch out my HDD for a SSD then no worries, your PC still remembers you have win 10! Makes reinstalling very easy!

But if I want a Desktop?

Well then you can fiddle a little more. The same stuff still applies but I would recommend at least a 500W Power Supply and you will need some kind of fluid cooling system probably to keep it nice and cool. Obviously you also have a lot more choices: you can get an internal SSD chip (even faster), or upgrade to a GTX1080Ti or the RTX series. You will also need to check out the companies that make your parts as lots of people produce the same GPU. You can get a bigger SSD if you like, or a bigger HDD. You will also need either a network card or a dongle (USB-WIFI stick) so you get internet. And of course you need a motherboard! The main point is to make sure all the parts work well together, than your power supply is enough for your GPU and your motherboard or CPU are not so old they throttle your PC power.

Here are my specs:

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-Ultra Gaming Intel X99 Quad Chennel DDR4 ATX CPU: Intel Core i7 6850K Hexacore 3.60GHz Graphics Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Xtreme Gaming Aktiv PCIe 3.0 x16 Cooling: Corsair Hydro Series H80i v2 Tower: Antec Nine Hundred Tower V3 RAM: 32GB (4x8GB) Corsaire Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 DIMM CL16 Power Supply: 850 Watt Enermay Platimax Modular 80+ Platinum HDD: 512GB Samsung 950 Pro M.2 2280 PCIe Internal SSD

What should I do when I first get a laptop?

First thing is always, test it out!!! Open and close the lid a few times to make sure it is smooth, poke it to see if it seems stable. Play some music at the loudest settings to see if the sound is nice. Load up tumblr or so and see if the colors and clarity are correct. Run some super high spec things on it or open like 10 programs at once and render something in blender, literally just see how loud and hot it gets when it has a lot to do.

Once you know you wish to keep the laptop, my advice is REINSTALL WINDOWS 10, you can easily do this (tutorial here), or at least go through the steps to update windows and delete ALL unnecessary programs. There will be a ton of preinstalled crap on there. Get rid of it.

Then consider getting yourself a good AV program. I personally recommend ESET or Mawarebytes (paid versions). For ESET the price is under 20 dollars/euros etc per year for a license if you buy a bundle of 5. I share these 5 with family and they can also be put on your phone!

If you are still not sure which Laptop is right for you, just IM me @gruesim and I will gladly help!

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Стали известны системные требования Aliens: Fireteam Elite — для комфортной игры нужны GTX 1060 и Intel i5-7400

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Стали известны системные требования Aliens: Fireteam Elite — для комфортной игры нужны GTX 1060 и Intel i5-7400

Стали известны системные требования Aliens: Fireteam Elite — для комфортной игры нужны GTX 1060 и Intel i5-7400

20.08.2021 [12:13],

Назар Степорук

Cold Iron Studios в преддверии релиза Aliens: Fireteam Elite опубликовала её системные требования в Steam. Для комфортной игры в грядущий кооперативный шутер не понадобятся флагманские комплектующие. В рекомендованных требованиях значится самая популярная среди пользователей сервиса видеокарта NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 и процессор Intel Core i5-7400.

Источник изображения: Steam

Минимальные требования:

ОС: Windows 10;

процессор: AMD Athlon X4 950 или Intel Core i5-2500K;

оперативная память: 8 Гбайт;

видеокарта: AMD Radeon R9 285 или NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760;

видеопамять: 4 Гбайт;

DirectX: Версии 11;

место на диске: 30 Гбайт.

Рекомендованные требования:

ОС: Windows 10;

процессор: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF или Intel Core i5-7400;

оперативная память: 16 Гбайт;

видеокарта: AMD Radeon RX 480 или NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060;

видеопамять: 8 Гбайт в случае с AMD и 6 Гбайт для NVIDIA;

DirectX: Версии 11;

место на диске: 30 Гбайт.

Источник изображения: Steam

Минимальные параметры указаны для запуска игры в разрешении 1080р с низкими настройками графики при 30 кадрах/с, а рекомендованные обеспечат 60 кадров/с при разрешении 1080р и высоких настройках.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite выйдет 24 августа 2021 года на ПК, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X и S.

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photofun4ucom · 3 years

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The Top 10 Best Laptops of USA in 2021

Laptops, are so many of them in the market. But which one is the best laptop for you? It's a business notebook, or a powerful gaming laptop, or a Chromebook, We know there is lot of number of choices in the market, that's why we have made this list. In order to make our Best Seller Laptops of 2021 list, the system needs good design and comfort, good display quality, the soft keyboard and touchpad, good performance, good battery life and best value for money. These include Windows operating system brands like HP, Dell, LG, Samsung and Lenovo , or MacBooks from Apple 1.2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip Operating System Mac OS Hardware Interface USB 3.1 Type C, 3.5mm Audio, Thunderbolt, Bluetooth 5 Screen Size 13.3 Inches Brand Apple Graphics Processor Manufacturer Apple About this item - Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance - Go longer than ever with up to 18 hours of battery life - 8-core CPU delivers up to 3.5x faster performance to tackle projects faster than ever - Up to eight GPU cores with up to 5x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games - 16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning - 8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid - Superfast SSD storage launches apps and opens files in an instant - Fanless design for silent operation - 13.3-inch Retina display with P3 wide color for vibrant images and incredible detail - FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for clearer, sharper video calls Thanks to the revolutionary ARM-based Apple M1 chip that powers the new MacBook Air, this is a stunning achievement for it, a thin and light laptop that offers great performance, even with 4K video editing, while also offering incredible battery life. Easily managing over 11 hours on a single charge, this is a laptop you can easily carry around with you at work or school. SPECIFICATIONS CPU: Apple M1 Graphics: Integrated 7-core /8-core GPU RAM: 8GB – 16GB Screen: 13.3-inch (diagonal) 2,560 x 1,600 LED-backlit display with IPS technology Storage: 256GB – 2TB SSD Dimensions: 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.63 inches (30.41 x 21.24 x 1.61cm; W x D x H) REASONS TO BUY +Silent to use +Amazing battery life REASONS TO AVOID -No new design -Fanless design could impact performance - The Top 10 Best of Diabetes Monitors Kit in USA 2021 2.Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Operating System Windows 10 Home Graphics Coprocessor Iris™ Plus graphics 950 Hardware Interface Solid State Drive, DisplayPort, USB 3.0 Type C, USB 3.0, Bluetooth 5 Screen Size 13.5 Brand Microsoft About this item - Power to do what you want with up to 70% more speed than before and an 11th Gen Intel Core processor. - Thin, light, elegant design in choice of two sizes: light, portable 13.5” or larger 15” that’s perfect for split-screen multitasking. - Show your best side on video calls with sharp video and image quality, even in low light, thanks to a front-facing 720p HD camera. - Enjoy theater-like sound for movies and shows with Omni sonic Speakers backed by immersive Dolby Atmos6. - Be heard loud and clear on calls with dual far-field Studio Mics that capture your voice and reduce background noise. - Free Upgrade to Windows 11 when available. It also comes with a brilliant keyboard that's a good to type on it, and some pretty great specifications as well, which ensures that Windows 10, and all your favorite apps, run extremely well. Battery life is also very good over 13 hours and the price is also competitive. SPECIFICATIONS CPU: 11th-generation Intel Core i5 – i7 /AMD Ryzen 5 - 7 Graphics: Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon RAM: 8GB – 32GB Screen: 13.5-inch PixelSense (2,256 x 1,504) touch Storage: 256GB – 1TB SSD REASONS TO BUY +Comfortable keyboard +Beautiful screen REASONS TO AVOID -Not enough ports 3.Dell XPS 15 9500 Operating System Windows 10 Pro Graphics Coprocessor NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Hardware Interface Solid State Drive, USB Type C, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt Screen Size 15.6 Inches Brand Dell About this item - Dell XPS 15 9500 (Latest Model) with Dell Factory 1YR Warranty - Intel Core 10th Generation i7-10750H Processor (Hexa Core, Up to 5.00 Ghz, 12MB Cache, 45W) with NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti 4GB - 1TB PCIe Solid State Drive | 32GB DDR4-2933MHz | 86WHr 6-Cell Battery - 15.6 inch UHD+ (3840 x 2400) InfinityEdge Anti-Reflective 500-Nits Touch | WiFi 6 AX + BT 5 | Windows 10 Professional - 2x Thunderbolt 3 with Power Delivery & DisplayPort + 1x USB-C 3.1 with Power Delivery & DisplayPort It got some of the latest, and best, technology from Intel, and got configured with a discrete GPU, making it adept at images and as for video editing software, and even a spot of light gaming. It also features one of the finest designs we've seen in a laptop, and the most stylish Windows 10 laptop in 2021. Battery life is also good, and the price is high. SPECIFICATIONS CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core i5 – i7 Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics - Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti RAM: 8GB – 64GB Screen: 15.6" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) IPS - UHD+ (3840 x 2400) Storage: 256GB – 1TB SSD REASONS TO BUY +Fast performance +Eye-catching design REASONS TO AVOID - The Top 10 Best Gaming Phones in USA 2021 4.HP - Spectre x360 Operating System Windows 10 Graphics Coprocessor Intel Iris Plus Graphics Hardware Interface Solid State Drive, PCI Screen Size 13.3 Inches Brand HP About this item - 13.3" multitouch screen BrightView glossy screen maintains the vivid colors in your photos and videos. 3840 x 2160 native resolution. AMOLED technology. AMOLED backlight. - 8GB system memory for advanced multitasking Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once. - 256GB Solid State Drive (PCI-e) - 360° flip-and-fold design Now coming with 11th-generation Intel Core processors, which offer a decent performance boost, and feature better integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, the HP Spectre x360 is better than ever. SPECIFICATIONS CPU: 11th-generation Intel Core i5 – i7 Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics RAM: 8GB – 16GB Screen: 13.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS BrightView micro-edge WLED-backlit multitouch – 13.3" diagonal 4K (3840 x 2160) UWVA BrightView micro-edge AMOLED multitouch Storage: 256GB – 2TB SSD REASONS TO BUY +Gorgeous design +Excellent battery life REASONS TO AVOID -Fans can get noisy - The Top 10 Best Exercise Bikes for Home USA 2021 5.Dell XPS 13 9310 Operating System Windows 10 Pro Graphics Coprocessor AMD Hardware Interface MicroSD, Thunderbolt, Bluetooth 5 Screen Size 13.4 Inches Brand Dell About this item - 13.4" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge Touch Anti-Reflective 500-Nit Display - 11th Generation, Intel Core i7-1185G7 Processor (12MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz) - 16GB 4267MHz LPDDR4x Memory Onboard, 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD - Intel Iris Xe Graphics with shared graphics memory - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2 x 2) and Bluetooth 5.1 The Dell XPS 13 is not only a good piece of laptop. It also comes, with excellent performance, a good display and long battery life, and few others. SPECIFICATIONS CPU: Up to 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 Graphics: Up to Intel Iris Xe Graphics RAM: Up to 32GB 4267MHz LPDDR4x Screen: 13.4" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge Non-Touch Anti-Glare 500-Nit – 13.4" UHD+ (3840 x 2400) InfinityEdge Touch Anti-Reflective 500-Nit Display Storage: Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe REASONS TO BUY +Stunning design +Gorgeous 16:10 display +Excellent battery life REASONS TO AVOID -Sound quality is just OK - The Top 10 Best Massagers for home of USA 2021 6.LG Gram 17Z90P Operating System Windows 10 Home Hardware Interface MicroSD, USB, USB Type C, HDMI, Thunderbolt Screen Size 17 Inches Brand LG Chipset Brand Intel About this item - 17" WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS LCD, with DCI-P3 99% color expression - Intel Evo Platform Powered by 11th generation Intel core i7-1165G7 Processor with Intel Xe Graphics delivers performance for high-resolution content creation and editing - 16GB LPDDR4X 4266mhz RAM delivers a high level of performance for memory-intensive content creation, designing, editing, and multitasking - Improve productivity with 2TB (2 x 1TB) PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD for dependable storage accessible in a flash - Connect with Confidence: Two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support, two USB-A 3.2 ports, a full-size HDMI port, a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack - Get more done on the go with up to 19.5 hours battery life with a single charge (Disclaimer: battery life will vary from specifications depending on model, configuration, applications used, features utilized and power management settings) - Ultra light and ultra portable weighing under 3 lbs - Built-in convenience with an HD webcam, back-lit keyboard and Amazon Alexa Built-in It includes Intel's new 11th generation processors and Iris Xe graphics as well as two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, and 16GB of RAM and speedy SSDs, It means this laptop is good for day-to-day tasks. Battery life is also good, easily work around 12 hours on a single charge. SPECIFICATIONS CPU: 11th-generation Intel Core i7 Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics RAM: 16GB LPDDR4X Screen: 17-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS LCD Storage: up to 2TB NVMe SSD REASONS TO BUY +Excellent battery life +Large, high-quality display +Very light REASONS TO AVOID -Expensive -Subject to screen glare - The Top 10 Best Treadmills for home USA 2021 7.Acer Swift 3 Operating System Windows 10 Home Hardware Interface Bluetooth, DisplayPort, USB, HDMI, Thunderbolt Screen Size 14 Inches Brand Acer Chipset Brand Intel About this item - Get high performance, responsiveness and long battery life with the Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor - up to 4.7GHz, 4 cores, 8 threads, 12MB Intel Smart Cache - 14" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Widescreen LED-backlit 100% sRGB Display | Intel Iris Xe Graphics - 8GB Onboard LPDDR4X Memory and 256GB NVMe SSD - 1 - USB Type-C Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) DisplayPort over USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 & USB Charging | 1 - USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (featuring power-off charging) | 1 - USB 2.0 port | 1 - HDMI port - Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 | Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution | Up to 16 Hours Battery Life The laptop served up surprising power on including overall and graphics performance. It has over 11 hours of battery life. Plus, it's got premium good looks and a good comfortable keyboard. SPECIFICATIONS CPU: up to Intel Core i7-8565U Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX150, Intel HD Graphics 620 or AMD Radeon Vega 8 RAM: 4GB – 8GB Screen: 14-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) ComfyView IPS – 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) Storage: 128GB – 1 TB HDD, 16 GB Intel Optane Memory REASONS TO BUY +Herculean performance +A beastly multitasker +Clicky keyboard REASONS TO AVOID -Dim display 8.ASUS ZenBook 13 Operating System Windows 10 Pro Hardware Interface MicroSD, USB Type C, USB, HDMI, Thunderbolt Screen Size 13.3 Brand ASUS Chipset Brand Intel About this item - 13.3 inch OLED 400nits Full HD (1920 x 1080) Wide View 4-way NanoEdge bezel display - Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor 2.8 GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 4 cores) - windows 10 Professional - Fast storage and memory featuring 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD with 16GB LPDDR4X RAM - Built-in IR camera for facial recognition sign in with Windows Hello You get the added muscle of Intel’s new 11th Gen chips and all the features Intel’s Evo initiative brings, including over 13 hours of battery life. SPECIFICATIONS CPU: Intel Core i7-1165G7 GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics RAM: 16GB Storage: 1TB M.2 PCI 3.0 SSD Display: 13.3-inch, 1080p Size: 11.9 x 8 x 0.5 inches Weight: 2.5 pounds REASONS TO BUY +Sleek, lightweight frame +Powerful overall and gaming performance +Excellent battery life REASONS TO AVOID -Weak speakers -Display could be brighter -No headphone jack 9.Google Pixelbook Go Operating System Chrome OS Hardware Interface Bluetooth Screen Size 13.3 Inches Brand Google Chipset Brand Intel About this item - Pixelbook Go lets you stay unplugged for up to 12 hours, so you don’t need to carry a charger; when you do need a charge, get up to 2 hours of battery use in just 20 minutes so you can keep going - Lightweight Chromebook laptop that’s barely 2 pounds and 13 mm thin with a grippable design, making it easier to carry - Protects your data, passwords, and information with the Titan C security chip and built-in antivirus software; Chrome OS updates automatically to give you the latest features and security - Starts up in seconds so it’s always ready when you are; the 8th Gen Intel Core Processor is quick and responsive, powering everything you do - Pixelbook Go is a quiet and comfortable laptop with a backlit keyboard, ultra quiet keys, and a spacious touchpad that only needs a light touch - Get amazing picture and sound with the brilliant HD touchscreen display and dual stereo speakers so you can watch movies, edit photos, or video chat with the 1080p webcam - With Instant Tethering, get online easily on Pixelbook Go using the LTE connection on your Google Pixel - Please refer to the product description section below for all applicable legal disclaimers denoted by the bracketed numbers in the preceding bullet points It features some impressive specs for a Chromebook, which ensures that Chrome OS positively flies on this device, and puts its performance on par with many of the more expensive Windows laptops and MacBooks that why it's come in the best laptops list SPECIFICATIONS CPU: Intel Core m3 - Intel Core i7 Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615 RAM: 8GB - 16GB Screen: 13.3-inch Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) or 4K LCD touchscreen Storage: 128GB - 256GB eMMC REASONS TO BUY +Incredible battery life +Amazing keyboard REASONS TO AVOID -No biometric login 10.Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Operating System Windows 10 Pro Graphics Coprocessor Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics Hardware Interface MicroSD, Bluetooth, USB, USB Type C, DisplayPort, Ethernet, HDMI, Headphone, Thunderbolt Screen Size 14 Inches Brand Lenovo About this item - Windows 10 Pro (64-Bit); 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7-1165G7 Quad-Core (11th Gen) - 24 GB DDR4-3200 (Up to 40GB (8GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200) - 1TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe (Up to two drives, 2x M.2 2280 SSD, 2x M.2 2242 SSD or 1x M.2 2280 SSD + 1x M.2 2242 SSD) - 14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 300nits Glossy, Glass, 100% sRGB, Touch - MicroSD Card Reader; Backlit keyboard; ThinkBook Yoga Integrated Smart Pen SPECIFICATIONS CPU: Intel Core i7-1165G7 GPU: Intel Iris Xe graphics RAM: 16GB Storage: 512GB SSD Display: 14-inches, 1080p Size: 12.6 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches Weight: 3.3 pounds REASONS TO BUY +Robust build quality +Smart Pen included +Reasonably priced REASONS TO AVOID -Quiet speakers -Fingerprint -attracting chassis What should you look for when buying a new laptop? There are certain things that you can look out for when buying a new laptop in 2021, you get the best laptop for your money. Make sure you take a look at the specifications of a laptop before buying. This is a good way of quickly seeing how powerful a laptop is, and what it is capable of – as long as you know what you’re looking for. First of all is the processor. This is essentially the brain of the laptop, and a laptop will usually have a processor it is also known as a CPU, it is made by either Intel or AMD. Intel is by far the most popular CPU maker for laptops, though we’re seeing an increasing number of AMD-powered laptops as well. Intel processors offer better performance, but AMD processors are value for money. If you’re after a budget laptop for simple tasks like browsing the web or watching movies, then a laptop with an Intel Pentium, Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3, processor will do good job without purchasing too expensive laptops. If you’re looking after something with a more complex task like editing your home videos or playing games – then go for a laptop with an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor as a minimum. The best laptops for media creation, and more complex tasks, come with an Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processor, or an AMD Ryzen 7 processor. Laptops with these processors, in them are expensive, laptops that will provide brilliant performance. A newer processor performs better and is more power efficient , so battery life will last longer. They are more expensive. RAM (Random Access Memory) is another important specification to look for in a laptop. You’ll want 4GB atleast for a Windows laptop, though we’d actually recommend you to go for 8GB. That will ensure that the laptop runs faster. When it comes to graphics, you don’t need to worry too much, as laptop processors come with built-in graphics. However, if you want to play PC games on your laptop, then you’ll want a gaming laptop with a discrete GPU, either from Nvidia or AMD. Battery life considerations This is likely to be one of the most important considerations you have when choosing what laptop to buy. The best laptops need to be able to let you work and play for hours, without you having power faliure. Modern laptops are getting ever more power-efficient, which has led to longer battery lives. So, while a laptop might have a claimed battery life of 10 hours, you may find that when using it for certain tasks, like streaming high definition movie content your battery life could run out faster. That’s where our in-depth reviews come in, as we run a tests on each laptop, to see how long the battery life lasts under certain conditions. Which type of laptop is best for you? General laptops: Where the best cheap laptops are found, devices that focus more on practicality than style, portability or power. That’s not to say they can’t be fast, but you’ll typically find a non-Ultrabook clamshell laptop with an HD screen and spinning drive-based storage for less than $600. Ultrabooks: Where you’ll find thin-and-light notebooks sporting SSD storage and display resolutions that exceed 1080p. Paired with powerful, albeit mobile-centric components and especially long battery life, the best Ultrabooks will cost a pretty penny – $700 to $2,000 . 2-in-1 laptops: Where notebooks that double as tablets are located. The Surface Book 2 might be a ways off, but many of the best 2-in-1 laptops are available right now. Outfitted with both detachable and 360-degree rotating hinges, these hybrids are the most versatile way to experience Windows 10 (or Chrome OS) on a touchscreen. Chromebooks: Where you’ll find the best Chromebooks running Chrome OS. These do much of what Windows and macOS can in the browser, focused on cloud storage over local, while recently getting Android app support for touchscreen models. They generally cost less than $300 and some can even withstand a slight tussle. Gaming laptops: Need a laptop to play games (almost) just like a shiny desktop PC can? Then you’ll want one of the best gaming laptops. These machines generally cost from $800 to upwards of $3,000 and they’ll likely be the ones to take advantage of AMD’s laptop-grade Ryzen processors first. If you're really on a budget, then you can check out the best cheap gaming laptop deals. Laptop-tablet hybrids: Designed from the tablet-first approach to laptop-tablet hybrids, the best Windows tablets pack beyond-HD touchscreens, sometimes with kickstands in their frames or provided via keyboard covers. These generally shine with a stylus, and range from the budget to the premium price ranges. Read the full article

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amazingworkspaces-blog · 7 years

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The some upgrades ! Workspace

Here are some of the products that make this workspace an Amazing Workspace:

14 x be quiet! 120 mm PWM silent wings 3

-Intel pentium G4560 @3,50 GHZ

32 GB DDR4 HyperX Fury @ 3000 MHZ

Peripherals:

Intel Core i7 7700k @ 5,1 GHZ

Custom parts :

Cooler Master Master Keys Pro L RBG

(NAS) Server side:

Footrest from aluminium Checkered plate

Reservoir mount from aluminium

-1 x Samsung 950 pro 256 GB M.2 (OS) ( Home Server 2011 )

2 x Samsung 950 PRO 256 GB M.2 NVM-E ( raid 0 ) (OS) ( windows 10 )

Cooler Master Master Pulse

be quiet! DARK POWER 11 850W

Custom painted - G710+

Fan grilla from aluminium

2 X MSI GTX 1080 Gaming 8G SLI

3 x Phobya PWM 8X Fan Splitter PCB

Cables and custom sleeving

-6 x 3 TB Seagate HDD

-MSI Mortar B250

-be quiet! DARK POWER 11 550W

Monitor stand

I have finally filched the war table project with the new color scheme and hardware

Steel Stands for Studio Monitors

Focusrite Scarlett Solo audio interface

Backplate RAID controller from aluminium painted black

2 x be quiet! 140 mm PWM silent wings 3

And Sennheiser 555

be quiet! Noise Absorber kit universal

1 x Seagate 3TB Sata (Backup Drive)

Gamer side:

ESIO nEar05 eXtreme actieve studiomonitors

Cooler Master Mater Mouse Pro L RGB

HDD Clock

-be quiet! Noise Absorber kit universal

Temperature screen powered by Arduino Uno

-LSI 9240 8i raid Controller

Custom painted - Desk

Iiyama Prolite X4071UHSU B-1

Cooling fans

MSI Gaming M5 Z270

:https://www.instagram.com/jah_blub/

Specs :

Desk from MDF and from aluminium and steel

-HyperX Fury DDR4 16GB @ 2400 MHZ

Msi SLI Bridge

lighted Logos

1 x Samsung 750 EVO 1 TB 2,5 inch (Game Drive)

Headset stand from aluminium and liquid cooling parts

:https://www.facebook.com/build.war.table/

1 x be quiet! 92 mm PWM silent wings 2

#amazing workspaces #desk setups #desk setup #workspaces #desk #desks #setup #setups

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voituresetmotos · 5 years

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Cet ordinateur portable de jeu Alienware m15 contient un RTX 2070 pour 950 $ de réduction

Gabe Carey Hier 12h11 • p Kinja Deals 8,6K 4 1 Alienware m15 | 1 399 $ | Dell | Code promotionnel AW950OFF Graphique: Gabe Carey Meilleures offres de jeux Meilleures offres de jeu Les meilleures offres de jeux, consoles et accessoires de jeu du Web, mises à jour quotidiennement. Précédent Suivant Tout afficher Alienware m15 | 1 399 $ | Dell | Code promotionnel AW950OFF Toujours l'un des meilleurs ordinateurs portables de jeu que vous pouvez obtenir en ce moment, l'Alienware m15 de dernière génération est mince, léger et puissant. Presque tout ce que vous pouvez demander. Si la portabilité et la commodité l'emportent sur les avantages de la construction de votre propre PC, son prix de départ de 1349 $ n'est pas trop minable compte tenu de l'écran et du clavier intégrés. Cependant, cette balise de 1349 $ vous offre généralement des graphismes Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti et seulement 512 Go de stockage. Pour 50 $ de plus, vous pouvez - au moins pour un temps limité - marquer un Alienware m15 avec un RTX 2070, un Intel Core i7 de 9e génération, deux bâtons de 8 Go de RAM et 1 To de stockage SSD M.2, ce qui vous fait gagner 950 $ de la normale coût de mise à niveau. Tout ce que vous avez à faire est d'entrer le code promo AW950OFF à la caisse. Cette prime, selon le site Web de Dell (via UL), est la différence entre 120 et 150 images par seconde (ips) dans Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Dans Gears 5, il porte la moyenne de 90 à 110 images par seconde. Étant donné que l'écran de 15,6 pouces présente une fréquence de rafraîchissement de 144 Hz, il peut afficher en mode natif jusqu'à 144 images par seconde. Vous voulez maximiser cela, n'est-ce pas? Gabe Carey publie sur Twitter Gabe Carey dirige la salle de rédaction de l'inventaire en tant que responsable du commerce et de la stratégie pour G / O Media. Vous pouvez regarder Sonic the Hedgehog dans les salles le 14 février. Partagez cette histoire h4 Abonnez-vous plus à partir de l'inventaire Rouler directement dans vos prochaines vacances avec ce sac de sport à roulettes Rockland Les ustensiles de cuisine en fonte de Cuisinart sont fortement réduits, aujourd'hui seulement Sorel a une vente, il est donc temps de faire le plein de certaines bottes d'hiver Les meilleures offres de mardi: Boîte dorée Cuisinart, écouteurs Bose, pot instantané, etc. Partager Tweet

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gossamer-scraps · 5 years

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I said I would stop posting technology deals here but I never said anything about technology discussion, so...

It’s pretty cool to see how far tech advances when comparing to a fairly fixed performance target like GW2. The Surface Laptop 3 15″ has two CPU options with what represents the current cutting edge of integrated ~15 watt CPU+graphics combination ships, of the kind you’d expect in a high-end 13″ ultraportable/slim laptop. Essentially, this should become the baseline of graphics performance in a new laptop pretty soon, even if you’re not looking for “gaming.”

And extrapolating a few benchmarks here and there... these should both perform a bit better in games like GW2 than the laptop I started playing GW2 on, and still use occasionally for it when traveling. Which, sure, isn’t amazing performance, but is pretty solid for essentially a Macbook Air.

And of course affordable gaming laptops are essentially equivalent to similarly priced desktop setups now. Would you rather have this $950 gaming laptop, or this part list I threw together?

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fPsVFG

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core ($119.99 @ Walmart) Motherboard: ASRock B450M/AC ($74.99 @ Newegg) Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16 GB DDR4-3000 ($49.99 @ Newegg) Storage: HP EX900 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME ($56.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB ($229.99 @ B&H) Case: Fractal Design Focus G Mini ($47.00 @ Amazon) Power Supply: Corsair CXM (2015) 450 W 80+ Bronze ($58.54 @ Amazon) Operating System: Windows 10 Home ($109.99 @ Amazon) Monitor: Acer NITRO VG0 23.8" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor ($196.96 @ Amazon) Total: $944.44

Plus keyboard, mouse, speakers, and a webcam

Are there advantages of having a desktop PC? Sure. But if you need or want the portability, you’re not really giving anything up or paying anything extra to get an excellent machine.

Laptops just keep improving, and that’s neat.

#don't actually buy that part list please

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scarelettthomas-blog · 5 years

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Making the Micro Gaming PC for Windows 10

Gaming is a word that seems to be making the headlines quite a lot nowadays, and if you wish to build a micro gaming PC, then we will help you out. Read through the blog and build an effective gaming PC, within a limited budget.

List for Shopping

· Microcomputer with Thunderbolt and external graphics.

· PCI graphics card.

· Thunderbolt 3 external graphics field.

Choose and Construct Micro Computer

There is not a large variety of micro PC’s present in the market which supports external graphics and Thunderbolt 3. Instead, there is only one option that has all the quality to meet these requirements and also perform well. It is made by Intel and is known as Skull Canyon NUC. Installed with quad-core i7 processor, 32 GB RAM, 2 M.2 PCI express slots, and a plethora of networking capabilities, the system has it all.

Choosing the External Graphics

Thunderbolt 3 is somewhat new and there are not several external graphics available in the market. If the user wants to spend 500$, then there will be 2 options

Razer Core External Graphics

· Cost 499$ brand new

· 500 watt of internal power supply

· Cool LEDs

· 4.3′ wide, 8.6” height, 13.4” length

· Solid quality

· Added Ports: 4 USB 3.0, gigabit ethernet

· Better ventilation

AKiTiO Node

· Cost: $299

· Blue LED

· 5.7” wide, 8.9” height, 16.8” length

· Better ventilation

· No extra ports added

· Includes Thunderbolt 3 USB-C cable

· 400-watt of internal power supply

Choose Graphics Card

This is a simple element of the creation so just the graphics card you can afford. The best card is the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080. However, with the introduction of a 1080 TI option, the cost of normal 1080 decreases from the original cost $699 MSRP. Ensure to get the card with an upgraded cooler and AMD or NVIDIA can work out for you.

List of Final Parts

· 32 GB 2 x G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 240 Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2133

· 1 TB Samsung 960 EVO M.2 SSD

· ASUS NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Turbo Graphics Card

· Intel Skull Canyon NUC

· 256 GB Samsung 950 Pro M.2 SSD or 250 GB Samsung 960 EVO M.2 SSD

· AKiTiO Node

· The total cost will be: $2,300

Fixing all the Parts

If you want to fix all the parts, then you can follow the provided steps:

1. Advance the BIOS on Intel Skull canyon NUC in a new version and click on install, which needs a reboot.

2. Download and install the version from Intel.

3. Shut down the NUC. Remove 2 screws on the back of AKiTiO Nod and take out of the cover. Install the graphics card and ensure to plug the secondary power.

4. With the monitor is plugged in the Intel NUC, connect the AKiTiO Node to the Intel NUC via supplied USB-C cable. Switch on the Node using a button on the back and then NUC.

5. Then press Connect and OK. You can see the installation of a new device by checking the Device Manager.

6. When the PC is shut down, shift the monitor connection from the back of Intel NUC into the new graphics card, and it is all set to go. Turn the power on of NUC, and it is ready to use.

Scarelett Thomas, writer of this blog loves to write about troubleshooting tips, beginner’s guides and other varied topics. Major topics of her interest are quicken support, quickbooks support, turbotax support etc.

#microgaming #pc #windows 10 #quickensupport #quickensupportnumber #gaming #graphicscard #quickentoll-freenumber

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sims3tutorialhub · 7 years

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Santa I would like a Gaming Laptop! (2017)

It is getting closer to xmas and I have been having a couple of asks about what laptop to ask for. This post is my own personal opinion.

So what would I look out for? First a little overview then I will explain:

MSI or DELL (Alienware and Lenovo work also)

CPU: i5 or i7

RAM: At least 8GB

GPU: NVIDIA GTX1050/GTX1060

HDD: SSD & HDD Hybrid

Screen: 1920x1080 resolution

Windows 10

CPU

So I swear on intel. Right now you have intel i5/i7. i7: If you are a creator who likes to run multiple programs at once like Blender, MD, MS etc then an i7 might be better for you i5: Good for people who just want to game!

RAM

GPU

HDD

Screen

Win 10

I know it can be glitchy, but at least it is still getting security updates. At some point you will need to upgrade it anyway. Also the cool thing is, it is written into your hardware. That means if I switch out my HDD for a SSD then no worries, your PC still remembers you have win 10! Makes reinstalling very easy!

So what PC would I buy now?

My top choice would be the DELL Inspiron 7000!

But if I want a Desktop?

Well then you can fiddle a little more. The same stuff still applies but I would recommend at least a 500W Power Supply and you will need some kind of fluid cooling system probably to keep it nice and cool. Obviously you also have a lot more choices: you can get an internal SSD chip (even faster), or upgrade to a GTX1080Ti. You will also need to check out the companies that make your parts as lots of people produce the same GPU. You can get a bigger SSD if you like, or a bigger HDD. You will also need either a network card or a dongle (USB-WIFI stick) so you get internet. And of course you need a motherboard! Here are my specs:

If you are still not sure which Laptop is right for you, just IM me @simplyimaginarypeople and I will gladly help!

#tutorial #F

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vendredvd · 6 years

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Cartes graphiques

Acheter votre carte graphique sur www.vendredvd.com

Carte graphique VG.8MS06.001 VGA Acer 5920G

28,90 €

Carte graphique GeForce GTX 260 M GTX260M DDR3 1 Go MXM 3

75,65 €

Carte graphique Radeon HD4650 DDR3 1 Go MXM VGA

58,65 €

Carte graphique iMac A1312 27 " 109-B80357-00 256 MB

194,65 €

Carte graphique HD6450 1 GB MXM GDDR3

67,15 €

Carte graphique GT740 1 Go GDDR5 nVIDIA Geforce GT 740 Hdmi Dvi VGA GTX 650

55,25 €

Carte graphique Gigabite GT630 2Go GDDR3 nVIDIA VGA Geforce GT 630 Hdmi Dvi

38,25 €

Carte graphique GTX 1080Ti Vulcan AD 11 Go GDDR5X Gamer SLI VR

735,25 €

Carte graphique 8 pcs P104 290 GB/s GDDR5X PCI-Express 3.0 HDMI DP DVI Port ETH/ETC

4 985,25 €

Carte graphique GIGABYTE GTX650 1 Go nVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 Hdmi Dvi VGA

58,65 €

Carte graphique GIGABYTE GTX1050 2 Go GDDR5 PCL E 3.0X16 DVI HDMI DP

169,15 €

Carte graphique GIGABYTE DUal GTX1050 2 Go GDDR5 PCL E 3.0X16 DVI HDMI DP

322,15 €

Carte graphique GTX 750 Ti 2 Go GDDR5 nVIDIA Geforce GTX 750Ti Hdmi Dvi VGA

67,15 €

Carte graphique GT710 1 Go GDDR3 nVIDIA VGA Geforce Hdmi dvi

58,65 €

Carte graphique Asus GT730 2 Go SDDR3 nVIDIA Geforce GPU Dvi VGA

50,15 €

Carte graphique GTX 950 2Go nVIDIA VGA Geforce GTX950 Hdmi Dvi

92,65 €

Carte graphique GeForce GT610 1 Go GDDR3 NVIDIA GT 610 1GD3 Dvi VGA PCI-E

33,15 €

Carte graphique GTX1060 U 3G GDDR5 PCI-E 3.0 GTX 1060 3 DP HDMI DVI

169,15 €

Carte graphique GTX 960 4GD5 GM206 GDDR5 NVIDIA Geforce GTX960 4 Go GV-N960OC-4GD

143,65 €

Carte graphique NVIDIA GeForce iGame GTX1070 8 gb GPU GDDR5 PCI-E VR GTX

339,15 €

Carte Graphique Asus ROG STRIX RX470 O4G Gaming

254,15 €

Carte Graphique GeForce GT1030 2 Go GDDR5 Nvidia pci express 3.0

84,15 €

Carte Graphique HD6850 1 Go GDDR5 ATI Radeon VGA HDMI DVI

50,15 €

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gruesim · 8 years

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My Recommendations for a Gaming PC

A lot of people want to by a new laptop/desktop and don’t know where to start, now I am no expert at this, but I do know some about computers, so I thought I would make a list of my recommendations:

The Maker: I personally recommend Lenovo, MSI, Dell, Alienware. They are known to have good gaming things ;)

HDD/SSD: SSDs are more expensive, but load and install around 5x times faster. I would recommend a 125GB SSD where you can put all your games on, then a 500GB HDD where you can stuff all the things like pictures, backup etc. If you have lots of money, then an internal SSD chip is even faster ;)

CPU: Intel all the way for me, I recommend and i5 if you are just a gamer and an i7 if you are also a creator and have a lot of 3D programs running at once, as for which CPU that depends on funds

RAM: For Sims you ONLY need 8GB, if you like to do a lot of other crap in the background then 16GB is good (like creating), anything over is overkill for Sims. Go for DDR4 if you can. Try to use 4GB sticks if you have a desktop, think of it as a shuttle system: 2x8GB has only 2 buses, while 4x4GB has 8 buses that transport your data ;)

GPU: The main part for sims ;) I recommend a GTX970 and anything over if you have more funds, BUT beware! A better GPU requires more power to work to its full potential! Check what power supply you need for a Desktop if you go over and for Laptops don’t go higher, they just cannot pull the power necessary to run a higher end GPU.

Display: I would have a 1900x1080, and if you want a desktop then up to 2k is good, anything higher may be overkill :D

Antivirus: May be a good idea with all these adfly links :D I recommend ESET Online Security, it costs around 20 euros for 5!!!! electronic devices for a year.

OS: Obviously for Sims Windows is the best. I would always go for the newest just because it has the most support for the longest time ;)

Only Desktop

Motherboard: only for desktops and seriously depends on the rest of your rig!

Tower: Well that depends on you, just make sure it has good ventilation!

Power Supply: I would go with 450Watt or higher if you have a mega GPU

Cooling: Depending on your rig you may need a cooling system, liquid cooling systems that clean themselves are awesome ;) Aka, no swapping fluid!

MY GAMING RIG

#tutorial #sims 3 #ts3

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alaingonza · 5 years

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Wow: NVMe and PCIe Gen 4

Recently it’d come to my attention that my old PC rig wasn’t cutting it.

Intel i7 950

18 GB of RAM

X58 Asus-based motherboard

Sandisk 1 TB SSD

2 x 8 TB Shucked Best Buy Easystore Hard Drives in Windows Storage Spaces (see why I didn’t do parity storage because of the Microsoft shit-show)

1 Gigabit Intel NIC

NVidia GTX 980

Considering it was 10 years old, it was doing really well. I mean, I went from HDD to 500 GB SSD to 1 TB SSD, up’d the RAM, and replaced the GPU at least once. But still, it was a 4-core system (8 threads) and it had performed admirably.

The Intel NIC was needed because the built-in ASUS Realtek NIC was a piece of crap, only able to push about 90 MB/s. The Intel NIC was able to push 120 MB/s (close to the theoretical max for 1 Gigabit which is 125 MB/s).

The thing that broke the camel’s back, however, was video. Specifically 4K video. I’ve been doing video edits and so forth in 1080p, but moving to 4K and the power of Premerier Pro (as opposed to iMovie) was just killing my system. 1080p was a challenge, and 4K made it keel over.

I tend to get obsessive about new tech purchases. My first flat screen TV purchase in 2006 was the result of about a month of in-depth research. I pour over specs and reviews for everything from parachutes (btw, did you know I’m a skydiver?) to RAM.

Eventually, here’s the system I settled on:

Ryzen 7 3700x CPU (8 cores/16 threads, 3.6 GHz boost to 4.4 GHz)

ASRock Steel Legend: https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813157894?Item=N82E16813157894

ASRock Radeon 5700XT: https://www.newegg.com/asrock-radeon-rx-5700-xt-rx-5700-xt-challenger-d-8g-oc/p/N82E16814930020?Item=N82E16814930020

32 GB of Corsair Vengence RAM https://www.newegg.com/corsair-32gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820236454?Item=N82E16820236454

1 TB NVMe M.2 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TBBB9BQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Case: https://www.newegg.com/matte-white-black-nzxt-h-series-h510i-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811146320?Item=N82E16811146320

Power Supply: https://www.newegg.com/corsair-rm-series-rm850-cp-9020196-na-850w/p/N82E16817139248?Item=N82E16817139248

AMD came out of nowhere and launched Ryzen 3, which put ADM from a budget-has-been to a major contender in the desktop world. Plus, they were the first to come out with PCIe Gen 4.0, which allowed for each lane of PCIe to give you 2 GB/s of bandwidth. m.2 drives can connect to 4 lanes, giving a possible throughput of 8 GB/s of bandwidth.

Compare that with SATA 3, at 600 MB/s, and that’s quite a difference. SATA is fine for spinning rust, but it’s clear NVMe is the only way to unlock SSD storage’s potential.

When I built the system, I initially installed Linux (CentOS 7.6, to be exact) just to run a few benchmarks. I was primarily interested in the NVMe drive and the throughput I could expect. The drive advertises 5 GB/s reads and 4.3 GB/s writes.

Using dd if=/dev/zero of=testfile and using various blocksizes and counts to write a 100 GB file, I was able to get about 2.8 GB/s writes. Not quite what the drive had promised in terms of writes, but much better than the 120. I was able to get about 3.2 GB/s reads.

For various reasons (including that while Linux is a fantastic OS in lots of regards, it still sucks on the desktop, especially for my particular needs) I loaded up Windows 10. CrystalDiskMark is a good free benchmark and I was able to test my new NVMe drive there.

I ran it, thinking I’d get the same results from Linux. Nope!

I got pretty much what the drive promised.

As a comparison, here’s how my old SATA SSD fared:

About 10x performance. Here’s a couple of takeaways:

PCIe 4 does matter for storage throughput. Would I actually notice in my day-to-day operations the difference between PCIe 3 and PCIe 4? Probably not. But I’m working with 4K video and some people are already working with 6K and even 8K video, that’s not too far down the line for me.

SATA is dead for SSD storage. The new drives are more than capable of utterly overwhelming SATA 3 (600 MB/s, LOL). Right now, SATA is sufficient for HDDs, but as platters get bigger sequential reads will continue to climb.

I don’t doubt that Linux can do the same, it’s just my methodology failed me. The dd command from /dev/zero had never failed to be the best way to test write speeds for HDD and SATA SSDs, but now I need to find another method for Linux (or perhaps there is some type of bottleneck in Linux).

TL;DR

New PCIe 4 NVMe SSDs are super fast and can be had for a relatively low amount of money ($180 USD for 1 TB). They’re insanely fast.

I need a new way to benchmark Linux storage.

from The Data Center Overlords https://datacenteroverlords.com/2019/09/16/wow-nvme-and-pcie-gen-4/

The following blog article Wow: NVMe and PCIe Gen 4 Find more on: https://alaingonza.com/

from https://alaingonza.com/2019/09/16/wow-nvme-and-pcie-gen-4/

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macswitch · 5 years

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Sorry, this is not an article for those who have never opened their computer to install new components into it, and can diagnose hardware and software issues. So if you are new please seek the help of a professional. For those who have made changes to there own computer, can diagnose your computer, and can recite the model of microprocessor your computer has then this article is for you.

I have been talking about Specter and Meltdown for months now, and because of that I am going to rebuild my computer using newer components that have mitigation against these and the variants based on these threats. So as I plan out my small rebuild, I might as well help you with yours.

Are you building, rebuilding, or upgrading

The first step is to decide what you need, but to do that you need to know what you have. Do you have a pre-built computer. The specs of your computer are important. Which microprocessor does your computer use (not only whether you have a core i3, i5, i7, i9, a Ryzen R3, R5, R7 or R9, but what the model and specs of the microprocessor are, what socket type does it use)? What is your computer’s installed memory (the type of memory … like DDR3 or DDR4, how much memory you have, how is it installed … which memory slots are being utilized … etc …)? What motherboard is your computer built on (is it an ATX, E-ATX, Micro ATX, a Mini ITX, is it an Intel Z87, Z97, Z170, Z230, Z370, Z390, X99, X299 … etc. or is it an AMD X270, X370, X470, X570, X399 … etc. chip set, do you even know what motherboard your computer uses because per-manufactured computers do not always identify the chip set, and you might have to do research to figure it out)? Do you know what kind of graphics card you have (is it an integrated Intel or AMD GPU that shares resources with your computer, or is it a discrete GPU like an AMD Radeon RX 450, 460, 470, 480, 550, 560, 570, 580, Vega series, or is it an Nvidia GTX 950, 960, 970, 980, 980ti, 1050, 1060, 1070, 1080, an RTX series, or a Titan series card)? What type of hard drive do you have (is it a SATA 5200 RPM drive, 7200 RPM drive, a SATA based SSD, an M.2 SATA based SSD, a PCIe based M.2 SSD, or a PCIe based SSD, and how big is your drive)? What kind of chassis do you have (how many 5.25” CD drive bays, 3.5” hard drive bays, 2.5” SSD hard drive bays or mount points do you have). To find out more about your computer I would suggest downloading CPU-Z which will give you tons of information about your computer like your microprocessor’s info, motherboard brand and model, memory configuration, and the graphics card in your system, but as to how the components are installed in your computer you will need to open the machine up and take a look.

next step is to identify what you need your computer to do. Are you a gamer and you need your computer to play the newest games, are you a computer programmer looking to speed up your workload, or are you a graphics designer looking for the ultimate artwork rig. Knowing what you need in a PC will help you make your decision on whether you are upgrading, rebuilding, or building a new computer.

Here are some base specs for most common computing needs

A good home or gaming PC needs a good quad-core or better microprocessor like an (to stream your game play video you will need a 6-core microprocessor or better):

Intel 4000 (or better) Core i5, i7, i9

AMD Ryzen R3, R5, R7, or R9.

For a gaming PC you will also need a good discreet graphics card like an:

ATI Radeon RX 470, 480, 560, 570, 580, Vega 56, 64

Nvidia GeForce GTX 980, 980ti, 1060, 1070, 1070ti, 1080, 1080ti, 1660, 1660ti, RTX 2060, 2070, 2080, 2080ti, Titan X, Titan Xp, Titan XP (yes these are different, but only a little dirrerent), RTX Titan.

Finally, you will need between 8GB and 16GB of RAM.

A good programming rig needs a decent microprocessor like an:

Intel 4000 series (or better) Core i5, i7, i9, Xeon E3 or E5 series

AMD Ryzen R5, R7, R9, or Threadripper.

You will also need a good graphics like an:

ATI Radeon RX 470, 480, 560, 570, 580, Vega 56, 64, Fire Pro, Vega II Pro

Nvidia GeForce GTX 980, 980ti, 1060, 1070, 1070ti, 1080, 1080ti, 1660, 1660ti, RTX 2060, 2070, 2080, 2080ti, Titan X, Titan XP, Titan xp (yes these are different), RTX Titan, Quadro 5000, or 6000 series.

Finally you will need enough memory for testing, and compiling. Probably anywhere between 16GB to 32GB will be plenty for most programmers.

A good graphics design rig needs a decent 6 core or higher microprocessor like an

Intel 8000 series Core i5, i7, i9, Xeon E3 or E5 series with 6 cores or more

AMD Ryzen R5, R7, R9, or Threadripper.

You will also need a good graphics card like an:

ATI Radeon RX 570, 580, Vega 56, 64, Fire Pro, Vega II Pro

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, 1070ti, 1080, 1080ti, 1660, 1660ti, RTX 2060, 2070, 2080, 2080ti, Titan X, Titan XP, Titan xp (yes these are different), RTX Titan, Quadro 5000, or 6000 series.

Finally you will need enough memory media and artwork production. Probably anywhere between 16GB to 64GB will be plenty for most programmers.

The next step is to identify your budget. Do you have a few hundred dollars for some upgrades to make your current computer faster and more capable, or do you have a thousand to rebuild your current PC with faster parts, or do you have a few thousand to build a completely new high-spec PC. Pairing the budget to the build is important. If you are a graphics designer, with only a few hundred dollars building a top-end PC is out.

In my case I am doing a complete platform switch from Intel to AMD, so that means a new motherboard and microprocessor. Luckily all of my other current components will work just fine.

Problems You Need To Know About

If your Windows PC was manufactured by HP, Dell, Acer, Asus, etc… you may have limited upgrade options that are programmed into the computer’s firmware itself. You will need to check your manual and the Internet to see if your computer is upgrade able.

Research

Research is important. First it helps you figure out what you need in your computer. Secondly if you are upgrading or rebuilding your computer you will need to know about your computer’s components, and the upgradability of your computer. Finally you will need to research the proper ways to build, rebuild, or upgrade your PC if you are new to the process.

Making a Plan

Now although every professional PC builder will tell you build your PC all at once, that doesn’t mean that you can’t make a plan and save up for the parts that you need, or once the plan is set in stone actually purchasing the parts on the list based on the price at the time.

Upgrading

Upgrading your PC is not as nearly involved as a rebuild, or building a new PC. An upgrade usually occurs in the form of:

Adding more RAM

Upgrading or adding a hard drive

Adding or replacing a graphics card

Upgrading the CPU cooler (this sometimes occurs as part of a rebuild due to mounting configurations)

Installing an upgraded CPU.

Unless you are upgrading the CPU or the CPU cooler you really shouldn’t need any tools or supplies other than a Phillips head screw driver. Upgrades do not need nearly as much time. For instance a memory upgrade, adding a hard drive, or a GPU upgrade can be completed in a few minutes (short of the headaches of upgrading the GPUs software or formatting a hard), and do not take allot of preparation. Upgrading the CPU or it’s cooler can take more time and be more involved, and if you are not familiar with the process, or do not feel comfortable with making the upgrade yourself you should seek the help of a technician. If you are having problems choosing your upgrade parts you should check out the section on PC Part Picker.

Rebuilding

Rebuilding a computer is more involved (in fact it is usually more involved than building a new PC) whether you are just taking it apart to deep clean the whole system, swapping out the motherboard, or moving all of your components to a new PC case with more storage or better cooling features. A computer rebuild for upgrade purposes usually occurs when you are:

Upgrading the motherboard

Upgrading the CPU cooler

Upgrading or changing the chassis (or computer case).

If you are not familiar with the process, or do not feel comfortable with making rebuilding your computer yourself you should seek the help of a technician.

Building

Building a new PC is an involved process. Every component is chosen by you, and assembled by you. Here is a list of components you will need for your computer:

Microprocessor

Motherboard

Memory

Video card (if you are looking for a GPU better than the GPU integrated into some Intel and AMD microprocessors)

Computer chassis (case)

Power supply

Hard drive

CPU Cooler

Case fans (if fans do not come with the chassis).

If you are not familiar with the process of building your own PC you can check out YouTube and you will find a plethora of PC building videos (just don’t watch any of the Verge’s PC building videos, or any of the parodies based on that particular video), and there are also several tutorials available on the web to help you build your PC. If you are having problems choosing your new computer’s parts parts you should check out the section on PC Part Picker. If you do not feel comfortable with building your computer yourself you should check out online vendors like MainGear, Dell, Alienware (owned by Dell) HP, … etc ... to purchase a custom built PC for your needs.

Once you determine what you need to do, and what you have the money to do, then it’s time to plan. The first step if at all possible (with the unknown and hard to identify parts in a pre-built PC) is to go to PC Part Picker and virtually build your computer whether you are building a new custom PC, upgrading your PC, or rebuilding your PC. Just so you know If you need help upgrading or building a new computer PC Part Picker (pcpartpicker.com) can help you take the guess work out of upgrading and building a computer. If you sign up it can also help you keep track of your computer build, choose parts, track prices, and create a parts inventory. If you like to maintain and upgrade your computer you have to check out PC Part Picker. While you are there you should build your current PC using their extensive parts database so you can get access to a comprehensive parts database that will help you upgrade your PC.

The second step is to identify the parts you want and need and order them. PC Part Picker can help you choose the parts you need for your project, and help you find the best price, and it can help you choose the parts that are compatible with your computer. On that note remember you will need a basic PC tool kit (which usually costs between $10 - $15), thermal paste (if you are building a PC from scratch, rebuilding a PC, or upgrading your CPU or CPU cooler having an extra tube of thermal paste is just a good precautionary measure), finally if you are building a new PC or rebuilding your PC you will need some Velcro wire ties.

The final step of the plan is doing the work.

Conclusion

Yeah I know this article is four-typed pages long (I know … I typed it). It is also a day late, and a bit complex. The statement “You should just build your own computer.” or “You should fix your own computer.” are easy to say, but without a background in computers fixing or building a computer is hard to do. There is allot of help out there, all you have to do is look.

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