By reilo Go To PostMy buddy bought the Noctua DH-15 and that thing is fucking giant lmao. We had no idea.
"Why the fuck is the box this comes in so huge?"
*opens box*
😂😂😂
lol, I had the same reaction with the DH-15s which is the same size but has just with one fan. It covered the whole ITX motherboard.
The mounting system on this thing is the best I've ever tried.
I used AIO's on all my previous builds, but decided to go all air this time around and the DH-15s is awesome and quiet, and looks great with the chromax covers.
The Noctua was on my shortlist, but I decided to go with the Dark Rock Pro 3 instead. Almost as massive, but much more ... civilized.
#AirCoolers4lyf3
#AirCoolers4lyf3
By Facism Go To Posthow do these things not snap a mobo in half?
Despite the huge size, the aluminum construction makes them not as heavy as they appear.
Most mobos also have some steel reinforcement by the cpu in the rear.
My modmic 5 came in today. It came with a lot of cable management stuff, which was nice. When listening to myself, there was an annoying buzz, even when plugged into my nice discrete sound card. However, my mates on discord didn't hear any buzz. Oh well.
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/02/intel_cpu_design_flaw/
This could be huge. Probably not for gaming but most other things.
This could be huge. Probably not for gaming but most other things.
By diehard Go To Posthttps://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/02/intel_cpu_design_flaw/That's ridiculous. Holy shit.
This could be huge. Probably not for gaming but most other things.
By diehard Go To Posthttps://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/02/intel_cpu_design_flaw/
This could be huge. Probably not for gaming but most other things.
wow. wtf?
Right now, there's no evidence that the kernel patches will impact a single-user system and it's unlikely going to pose any serious impact for gaming. According to this breakdown of the issue, it seems that the security-related hardware bug will impact large scale applications, such as cloud services. Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are already working on fixes.
That's correct about gaming, but there definitely is some very early evidence that it could still effect a single user system.
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=linux-415-x86pti&num=2
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=linux-415-x86pti&num=2
So the Intel CEO sold 245,743 of his 495, 753 shares for 11 million, to remain at the 250,000 minimum to remain CEO in late November.
Inside trading much?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fool.com/amp/investing/2017/12/19/intels-ceo-just-sold-a-lot-of-stock.aspx
Inside trading much?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fool.com/amp/investing/2017/12/19/intels-ceo-just-sold-a-lot-of-stock.aspx
The Intel security flaw revealed another flaw common to nearly all cpu architectures:
And it doesn't appear to be fixable with software. Welp.
And it doesn't appear to be fixable with software. Welp.
By Laboured Go To PostDoes that mean we are all haxx0red?No, it can't be fixed with a microcode update but there are already fixes (workaround really) made waiting to be pushed to "production" builds of Linux/Windows to address the problem. It involves changing how the switching between kernel and user mode is handled by the CPU, and it will slow it down. Some (probably most) applications won't take any real hit, especially single user oriented ones like gaming. Datacenters are going to be hit hard by this though.
By diehard Go To PostNo, it can't be fixed with a microcode update but there are already fixes (workaround really) made waiting to be pushed to "production" builds of Linux/Windows to address the problem. It involves changing how the switching between kernel and user mode is handled by the CPU, and it will slow it down. Some (probably most) applications won't take any real hit, especially single user oriented ones like gaming. Datacenters are going to be hit hard by this though.That's the Intel flaw. This is a different one that can't be patched. Hardware has to be replaced.
E: I should have posted more tweets the thread, but he shows that there is a separate flaw from the Intel one.
By diehard Go To PostNo, it can't be fixed with a microcode update but there are already fixes (workaround really) made waiting to be pushed to "production" builds of Linux/Windows to address the problem. It involves changing how the switching between kernel and user mode is handled by the CPU, and it will slow it down. Some (probably most) applications won't take any real hit, especially single user oriented ones like gaming. Datacenters are going to be hit hard by this though.
CANT WAIT
By Kibner Go To PostThat's the Intel flaw. This is a different one that can't be patched. Hardware has to be replaced.Interesting, was at work and didn't get to read about "Spectre".
E: I should have posted more tweets the thread, but he shows that there is a separate flaw from the Intel one.
And this is how the world economy collapses, not with a bang, but with a 20 year old architecture exploit.
Welcome to 5/9
Welcome to 5/9
nice fairly simple explanations to send to people https://meltdownattack.com/
By diehard Go To Postnice fairly simple explanations to send to people https://meltdownattack.com/That's a great link!
I was already planning my future PC build to have an AMD CPU and this just reinforces that decision
fuck intel and their monopoly, always been against the cunts and their price gouging
fuck intel and their monopoly, always been against the cunts and their price gouging
I personally would not put a lot of weight yet on AMD's current assertions that their "CPUs are invincible and please all you Intel users and companies come and buy our CPUs right now!" messaging/marketing.
So are AMD processors are still vulnerable to what they’re calling Spectre? Doesn’t seem to be clear
By Bungie Go To PostSo are AMD processors are still vulnerable to what they’re calling Spectre? Doesn’t seem to be clear
Spectre is variants one and two, and looking at their wording on variant two is extremely suspect.
By Bungie Go To PostSo are AMD processors are still vulnerable to what they’re calling Spectre? Doesn’t seem to be clearYes, but it can be fixed through software (the current fix is actually considered a "stop gap" until more info is gathered) Spectre's attack surface isn't fully known yet and neither are its performance impacts. It's bad, but not the giant disaster that Meltdown is for Intel. Intel also has had multiple exploits in their "Management Engine" over the past year. If someone were to feel like they would be better off switching to AMD, i honestly couldn't blame them at this point.
By Moris Go To PostSo I just finished my build, what is the go-to security software nowadays?
Where the pics at?
By reilo Go To PostSo hypothetically, if one were to build a new PC, it should be with an AMD chip?I think it still depends on your use case.
Still have a hard time not saying Intel, unless maybe you consider high quality streaming a part of gaming.
If someone were to be buying a system today, and its purpose is for gaming alone.. Coffee Lake is the way to go.
By Kibner Go To PostThis S8000 switch is solid metal and heavy as fuck. So glad I can turn off the gamer lights on it.
By Zabojnik Go To PostThe Eero only has two ethernet ports, so a switch was necessary and I figured I may as well grab one that has good and simple to setup QoS.
By Kibner Go To PostThe Eero only has two ethernet ports, so a switch was necessary and I figured I may as well grab one that has good and simple to setup QoS.Fucking hell, I must've been temporarily blind, I saw that as $8000 switch and thought you were either joking or talking about some crazy business-grade switch, lol.
By Smokey Go To PostChrome seems to be extra sluggish to me as of late. Downloaded Firefox. Feels super snappy.Firefox and Edge are the fastest browsers atm.
Smokey, if you make the 2018 thread, you have full control of thread title.
By Kibner Go To PostFirefox and Edge are the fastest browsers atm.
Smokey, if you make the 2018 thread, you have full control of thread title.
It's noticeably faster. May make it my main.