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    Question Extremely low Random IOPS on two SSDs

    Hello, I have two Samsung SSDs in my computer, an 840 Pro and 860 Evo, both are connected via a SATA3 interface configured as AHCI. The motherboard is an Asus P8Z77-V Pro, with an i7-3770K CPU. TRIM is enabled, MB and drive firmware is the latest. Both drives report sequential performance...
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    Where are the old articles?

    Why the hell do the links to the older comparison articles redirect to the new ones? For example, The "Best $500 Laptops: Holiday 2014" link (http://www.anandtech.com/show/8753/best-500-laptops-holiday-2014) redirects to the 2016 article. Yes, I know that there are later and better models...
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    Memory confusion: please help!

    So I'm putting together a system from parts (Asus P8Z77-V, i3770K) and go over to http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/parts/memory to pick me a nice 2x4MB kit. Apparently, for about the same price (in CAD) I can get: DDR3-1600 CAS 7 (1.5v) * http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-12800cl7d-8gbxm...
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    Question about memory kit for Ivy Bridge i7-3770K

    [ Links fixed ] I am slowly buying parts for a new build. Current item: Memory. Would like to get 16GB, fast and stable (the more the better), preferably under $150 (the less the better). I understand that kits rated for 1.5v are preferable over those rated for 1.65v. I was thinking of the...
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    e-reader for the granparent generation?

    Hello people, I am looking for recommendations for an e-reader suitable for an older (70-something), non-technical person. Requirements toe to eyesight: * Big screen (I'm thinking 8-10") * High contrast and easy on the eyes (e-ink) * Ability to easily change fonts and font sizes. Other...