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challengemaster · 17-01-2016 01:56PM

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Yeah, but not on display. Are there any shops that have all their mice out on display for you to try?

Came across one or two places in the USA that had a few out to try, I doubt anywhere actually has a full lineup of mice sitting out tbh.

The only way I can actually think of doing it is by going to a massive lan, like an Insomina series lan. You're guaranteed to have just about every mouse in existence at it - and manufacturers will be flogging their warez, so it's likely even new models will be on show to test.

Danger781 · 17-01-2016 05:02PM

So I built my new computer this week. It's a huge improvement on my old build.

I've replaced my AMD FX6300 with an i5 6600k. Today I was trying to play Rust while watching the United game on my other monitor. This completely overwhelmed my CPU causing it to run at 94% - 100% consistently. Rust was consuming about 40% so the stream was consuming 50% or more.. why is the CPU struggling so much here? I can watch series on Plex on my other monitor without issue. I assume getting a top of the range CPU would remove the CPU bottleneck but apparently not. Would overclocking help here? Should I have gotten an i7?

In terms of gaming performance it has increased massively. On CS previously I was barely reaching 144FPS (144hz) on most maps but now I'm hitting double that easily enough by replacing my CPU and Motherboard. Nice surprise anyway because I didn't take it would make much of an impact.

challengemaster · 17-01-2016 05:38PM

That just sounds like an issue with the flash player or browser. If you end up with one of those 100% utilization bugs it won't matter if you've a dual xeon setup, it'll still say 100%. Try opening the same stream in a different browser and check the usage then.

ED E · 17-01-2016 07:39PM

Danger781 wrote: »

So I built my new computer this week. It's a huge improvement on my old build.

I've replaced my AMD FX6300 with an i5 6600k. Today I was trying to play Rust while watching the United game on my other monitor. This completely overwhelmed my CPU causing it to run at 94% - 100% consistently. Rust was consuming about 40% so the stream was consuming 50% or more.. why is the CPU struggling so much here? I can watch series on Plex on my other monitor without issue. I assume getting a top of the range CPU would remove the CPU bottleneck but apparently not. Would overclocking help here? Should I have gotten an i7?

Software decoding.

Probably crappy flash used by whatever streamer site you're using.

levitronix · 17-01-2016 11:38PM

Considering swapping my evga gtx 980 classified for a smaller less powerful card like a r9 380x , am I mad ?

I just feel its lost on my tv, and I cant see myself buying a monitor for the living room

Doge · 17-01-2016 11:55PM

ED E wrote: »

Software decoding.

Probably crappy flash used by whatever streamer site you're using.

The hardware acceleration in chrome may be the culprit also, although you would think it shouldnt. Can make 1080p videos drop play at 10 frames a second!

jamescd · 18-01-2016 12:12AM

My mobo is showing up as 112 C on Speccy. The other components go up and down in temperature, whereas the mobo is just a constant 112 C. I'm guessing that is just an error ?

Solitaire · 18-01-2016 05:45AM

Sounds like Speccy can't read that particular temp sensor and is showing a static nonsense value instead. If that temp was real it would be fluctuating a tad. Until your PC turns into The Towering Inferno anyway :pac:

ED E · 18-01-2016 07:29AM

Grab chipset drivers manually if havent already.

If speccy can't interpret it correctly you can try CPU-z.

..Brian.. · 18-01-2016 12:26PM

You're case would, quite literally, be a radiator if that was the case.

MarkAnthony · 18-01-2016 01:59PM

Carpenters in Wednesday, Frankenstein has to have his rebuild into in plywood inner case. Wish me luck!

jamescd · 18-01-2016 02:52PM

Solitaire wrote: »

Sounds like Speccy can't read that particular temp sensor and is showing a static nonsense value instead. If that temp was real it would be fluctuating a tad. Until your PC turns into The Towering Inferno anyway :pac:

ED E wrote: »

Grab chipset drivers manually if havent already.

If speccy can't interpret it correctly you can try CPU-z.

..Brian.. wrote: »

You're case would, quite literally, be a radiator if that was the case.

Alright, thanks lads

Xenoronin · 19-01-2016 01:59PM

Woo, finally back up

jamescd · 19-01-2016 02:21PM

Yeah for a few hours and then down again :pac:

Xenoronin · 20-01-2016 03:16PM

Wonder who bothers to DDoS boards.ie?

Headshot · 20-01-2016 03:32PM

Xenoronin wrote: »

Wonder who bothers to DDoS boards.ie?

All the banned users

game4it70 · 20-01-2016 04:08PM

I don't know whats worse,Boards being down or nothing to read when its back up because it was down

dreamers75 · 21-01-2016 05:52PM

game4it70 wrote: »

I don't know whats worse,Boards being down or nothing to read when its back up because it was down

Taking ages to load a thread an finding there is nothing to read is much worse.

Revoker88 · 21-01-2016 07:21PM

Anybody have any recomendations for a laptop for about €300-350?

Havent looked at laptops in awhile,will be used for general browsing and the odd download. HDMI out would be needed aswell

Nollog · 21-01-2016 09:22PM

I built a new PC (everything except ssd, gpu, case) it's so nice :')

One of the case fans blew itself up shortly after, was a little worrying.

ED E · 21-01-2016 10:38PM

Xenoronin wrote: »

Wonder who bothers to DDoS boards.ie?

Dennis Obrien didnt like the bashing he got from AH.

..Brian.. · 23-01-2016 11:08AM

EoinHef wrote: »

Anybody have any recomendations for a laptop for about €300-350?

Havent looked at laptops in awhile,will be used for general browsing and the odd download. HDMI out would be needed aswell

If you'll have access to a PC as well I would (and did) just buy a chromebook. I gfot mine for a little over €200. Perfect for web browsing. It spends most of it's time living under the TV though. I download films on the PC and stick them on a flash drive and play them back on the chromebook connected to the TV via HDMI. One thing to consider is that it doesn't, well mine can't, play one of the popular file types, think it .mkv can't remember off the top of my head.

papu · 23-01-2016 01:38PM

..Brian.. wrote: »

If you'll have access to a PC as well I would (and did) just buy a chromebook. I gfot mine for a little over €200. Perfect for web browsing. It spends most of it's time living under the TV though. I download films on the PC and stick them on a flash drive and play them back on the chromebook connected to the TV via HDMI. One thing to consider is that it doesn't, well mine can't, play one of the popular file types, think it .mkv can't remember off the top of my head.

You could always install linux and run XBMC or VLC if you're using it so much as a media center.

kevovek · 23-01-2016 04:49PM

can anybody recommend a vesa desk mount for two monitors that preferably doesn't bresk the bank?

MiskyBoyy · 23-01-2016 05:08PM

kevovek wrote: »

can anybody recommend a vesa desk mount for two monitors that preferably doesn't bresk the bank?

The VonHaus stuff on Amazon's pretty good. There's a few different dual monitor models to choose from, here's one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/VonHaus-Monitor-Bracket-Screens-Rotation/dp/B0119RCQWW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453565233&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=vesa+desk+mount&psc=1

papu · 23-01-2016 05:15PM

kevovek wrote: »

can anybody recommend a vesa desk mount for two monitors that preferably doesn't bresk the bank?

I'd recommend getting 2 single monitor stands, I got 2 of the vonhaus ones and they are great, Little bit more flexible and sturdy compared to a single dual monitor stand. little bit more expensive though.
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VenomIreland · 23-01-2016 05:28PM

Is there any decent monitor stand for 3 25 inch monitors? Currently have 2 monitors on a Duronics Dual Monitor stand, would I best best off getting a single arm stand?

glynf · 23-01-2016 08:09PM

VenomIreland wrote: »

Is there any decent monitor stand for 3 25 inch monitors? Currently have 2 monitors on a Duronics Dual Monitor stand, would I best best off getting a single arm stand?

Ergotechand and XFX do excellent triple and quad (1over 3) stands, but prepare to pay 220 GBP plus.

challengemaster · 23-01-2016 10:24PM

Such a nice feeling ordering PC parts

i5 6400 & Z170 Gaming K6 arrived already. XFX XTR 750W, Corsair 600C, h100i GTX and 16gb DDR4 vengance 2400mhz all ordered.

Looking forward to building this when they all arrive.

Dair76 · 24-01-2016 02:50AM

challengemaster wrote: »

Such a nice feeling ordering PC parts

i5 6400 & Z170 Gaming K6 arrived already. XFX XTR 750W, Corsair 600C, h100i GTX and 16gb DDR4 vengance 2400mhz all ordered.

Looking forward to building this when they all arrive.

No GPU or do you have one already?

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