The PC thread

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Interesting video demonstrating the (ILOVEYOU) worm in action that spread across the internet 12 years ago:

https://youtu.be/ZqkFfF5kAvw

[cramx3]

https://www.engadget.com/2016/05/06/nvidias-new-gtx-1080-gpu-is-even-faster-than-the-titan-x/


I WANT

[faizoff]

Interesting video demonstrating the (ILOVEYOU) worm in action that spread across the internet 12 years ago:

https://youtu.be/ZqkFfF5kAvw

 I had watched part of this video earlier and went on a nostalgia trip and installed win 98 SE on a VM at home. It's really something to see how far we've come along since those 98 days.

[Prog Snob]

https://www.engadget.com/2016/05/06/nvidias-new-gtx-1080-gpu-is-even-faster-than-the-titan-x/


I WANT

That looks realllly sweet.

I'm looking to put something together for fun that's different. I might do a Raspberry Pi build.

[cramx3]

https://www.engadget.com/2016/05/06/nvidias-new-gtx-1080-gpu-is-even-faster-than-the-titan-x/


I WANT

That looks realllly sweet.

I'm looking to put something together for fun that's different. I might do a Raspberry Pi build.

My brother has a couple raspberry pis.  He used to host his website off one of them and the other he set up as a home security camera for awhile that could be accessible off his website.  They are cool and super cheap.  He has one set up as a SNES emulator now since we removed the camera and now his website runs off my server.

[Prog Snob]

https://www.engadget.com/2016/05/06/nvidias-new-gtx-1080-gpu-is-even-faster-than-the-titan-x/


I WANT

That looks realllly sweet.

I'm looking to put something together for fun that's different. I might do a Raspberry Pi build.

My brother has a couple raspberry pis.  He used to host his website off one of them and the other he set up as a home security camera for awhile that could be accessible off his website.  They are cool and super cheap.  He has one set up as a SNES emulator now since we removed the camera and now his website runs off my server.

Wow, that's a great idea with the emulator. I was thinking of putting together a supercomputer.

[cramx3]

https://www.engadget.com/2016/05/06/nvidias-new-gtx-1080-gpu-is-even-faster-than-the-titan-x/


I WANT

That looks realllly sweet.

I'm looking to put something together for fun that's different. I might do a Raspberry Pi build.

My brother has a couple raspberry pis.  He used to host his website off one of them and the other he set up as a home security camera for awhile that could be accessible off his website.  They are cool and super cheap.  He has one set up as a SNES emulator now since we removed the camera and now his website runs off my server.

Wow, that's a great idea with the emulator. I was thinking of putting together a supercomputer.

Supercomputer with raspberry pi? Please explain since they don't have much power.

[Prog Snob]

Something like this. I read about it a couple of years ago.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/build-your-own-supercomputer-out-of-raspberry-pi-boards/

[cramx3]

Something like this. I read about it a couple of years ago.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/build-your-own-supercomputer-out-of-raspberry-pi-boards/

That's pretty cool

[Prog Snob]

It'll take me a while to get the parts for it. I'm in no rush since preparing for the CCIE exam is my top priority.

[cramx3]

It'll take me a while to get the parts for it. I'm in no rush since preparing for the CCIE exam is my top priority.

Nice, and yea getting yourself into a systems project would be a good way to distract from a networking exam.

[ReaperKK]

https://www.engadget.com/2016/05/06/nvidias-new-gtx-1080-gpu-is-even-faster-than-the-titan-x/


I WANT

That looks realllly sweet.

I'm looking to put something together for fun that's different. I might do a Raspberry Pi build.

Already priced out my new pc using the 1080, can't wait.

[cramx3]

https://www.engadget.com/2016/05/06/nvidias-new-gtx-1080-gpu-is-even-faster-than-the-titan-x/


I WANT

That looks realllly sweet.

I'm looking to put something together for fun that's different. I might do a Raspberry Pi build.

Already priced out my new pc using the 1080, can't wait.

It's a bit expensive at 600, but I think I will jump the gun and buy it sooner than later.  I had been saving my credit card points for this but just redeemed some of them (had over $600 worth before and now a little lass than $400) so I will likely empty out my points and pay the difference.

[faizoff]

I don't know if I'll ever buy a video card that costs that much. I was already feeling kinda guilty buying a Radeon HD 6870 five years ago for $140. Which I think was a great deal at the time as it was the 3rd fastest card then. But $600 man that's how much 9 TB NAS cost.

[cramx3]

I don't know if I'll ever buy a video card that costs that much. I was already feeling kinda guilty buying a Radeon HD 6870 five years ago for $140. Which I think was a great deal at the time as it was the 3rd fastest card then. But $600 man that's how much 9 TB NAS cost.

Way more fun than 9TB of porn IMO

[BlobVanDam]

I don't know if I'll ever buy a video card that costs that much. I was already feeling kinda guilty buying a Radeon HD 6870 five years ago for $140. Which I think was a great deal at the time as it was the 3rd fastest card then. But $600 man that's how much 9 TB NAS cost.

Way more fun than 9TB of porn IMO

Then you're definitely watching the wrong porn.

[Prog Snob]

I don't know if I'll ever buy a video card that costs that much. I was already feeling kinda guilty buying a Radeon HD 6870 five years ago for $140. Which I think was a great deal at the time as it was the 3rd fastest card then. But $600 man that's how much 9 TB NAS cost.

Way more fun than 9TB of porn IMO

Then you're definitely watching the wrong porn.

I was watching something the other night and came across a black metal band whose videos include porn scenes. Not random porn clips, but scenes actually shot for the video.

[ReaperKK]

I don't know if I'll ever buy a video card that costs that much. I was already feeling kinda guilty buying a Radeon HD 6870 five years ago for $140. Which I think was a great deal at the time as it was the 3rd fastest card then. But $600 man that's how much 9 TB NAS cost.

Way more fun than 9TB of porn IMO

Then you're definitely watching the wrong porn.

Well I know all about the porn you watch blob 

[BlobVanDam]

I don't know if I'll ever buy a video card that costs that much. I was already feeling kinda guilty buying a Radeon HD 6870 five years ago for $140. Which I think was a great deal at the time as it was the 3rd fastest card then. But $600 man that's how much 9 TB NAS cost.

Way more fun than 9TB of porn IMO

Then you're definitely watching the wrong porn.

Well I know all about the porn you watch blob 

And I only have 250GB! If I had 9TB of that, you'd never see another post from me again.

[cramx3]

 

That was exactly my point with 9TB

[faizoff]

Of course, when you build your own 9TB NAS it's only for porn.

[faizoff]

Joking aside, I didn't mean to sound like I was against choosing to spend the budget of a home made NAS on a single video card. Was just expressing my thoughts on it. I'm sure it's totally worth it for those inclined on building a mean machine with that much GPU power and for those that can fully utilize it.

[cramx3]

Joking aside, I didn't mean to sound like I was against choosing to spend the budget of a home made NAS on a single video card. Was just expressing my thoughts on it. I'm sure it's totally worth it for those inclined on building a mean machine with that much GPU power and for those that can fully utilize it.

No doubt it's a high price, but like you said, if it's worth it to someone then that's all that matters. 

9TB NAS means little to me when I have 5TB drive in my server, 2x 2TB drives in my PC, and then 3x 2TB drives sitting in storage.  Whereas my PC is using a GTX 770 and the performance boost to a 1080 will be large and will last for years.  Also, I would sell my GTX 770 so there is some money back to go towards the 1080 (anyone want to buy one?  ).  I'm still going to wait and not get it on release, but i do want it this year.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Seems like the new GTX 1080 is a proper beast. Even better than two 980s in SLI in some games which of course could also be the lack of proper SLI support from the games though so it's hard to say. If you have the money and want the best card as of right now, 1080 is the way to go. Then again, waiting for the NON-reference GPUs is propably the even better option.

[cramx3]

Seems like the new GTX 1080 is a proper beast. Even better than two 980s in SLI in some games which of course could also be the lack of proper SLI support from the games though so it's hard to say. If you have the money and want the best card as of right now, 1080 is the way to go. Then again, waiting for the NON-reference GPUs is propably the even better option.

Yea, I'm planning on waiting until an EVGA 1080 comes out.  I've used EVGA cards for all my builds and have never had issues so I stick with it (I don't think there was even a reason of choosing EVGA to start, but no reason to change allegiance).  Plus they overclock them for you which is nice.  I don't trust myself doing that with such an expensive part even though it's pretty simple when you use the EVGA tool.

[Grizz]

(Me)

[ich bin besser]

Since I upgraded to Windows 10, my PC does not recognize some older USB devices (tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab3, smartphone: Samsung Galaxy S2, mp3 player: Sansa Clip Zip).
Any idea what to do (besides buying new models, of course  )? 

[ich bin besser]

No idea, anyone?

[cramx3]

Not sure, I still have not upgraded, but my understanding overall was that windows 10 was actually very good with driver support, so I'm surprised that devices from Samsung would not work.  Have you tried to find drivers yourself for those devices?  Windows in general does not always find drivers automatically.

[ich bin besser]

How to find drivers without the devices being recognized by the computer?

[cramx3]

How to find drivers without the devices being recognized by the computer?

Google!  Usually if a device requires a driver then the manufacturer has them available on their website.  A google search for the driver can probably lead you to it, if it exists.

[Prog Snob]

How to find drivers without the devices being recognized by the computer?

Google!  Usually if a device requires a driver then the manufacturer has them available on their website.  A google search for the driver can probably lead you to it, if it exists.

That's pretty much the best way to do it. There are also stand alone programs that will analyze the devices on your machine and give you a report of which devices need driver updates. Go to majorgeeks.com.  Here's the link to their drivers section. There are numerous programs to use. 

https://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortname/drivers.html

[ich bin besser]

Almost forgot to thank you, guys. It worked. 

[ReaperKK]

Getting excited for my new build coming up this summer with the 1080!

[BlobVanDam]

Getting excited for my new build coming up this summer with the 1080!

Man, I gotta get me a new graphics card, but I think I might need a bigger case to fit one of the high end monsters.