Recent content by Alessandro

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    Question on Backup Solution - 1 SSD and 2 HDDs Available

    Thank you both for these ideas - will look into them.
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    Question on Backup Solution - 1 SSD and 2 HDDs Available

    I recently purchased a SSD, and previously had 2 HDDs from before, which I still have. I would like to follow this process: 1. Run Windows and keep basic documents on the SSD 2. Back up this SSD content onto HDD1 (and also keep my photos/videos on HDD1; I don't have that much data, less than...
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    Xeon E3-1230-V3 runs fine idle, temps too hot when running Prime95 on stock heatsink

    Many thanks everyone - will retry based on these suggestions and parameters.
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    Xeon E3-1230-V3 runs fine idle, temps too hot when running Prime95 on stock heatsink

    That is good to hear - where does it say it is rated to 100C? My main source of info was from following information at https://communities.intel.com/thread/76843?start=0&tstart=0
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    Xeon E3-1230-V3 runs fine idle, temps too hot when running Prime95 on stock heatsink

    I recently set up a system with a Xeon E3-1230-V3. I am using the stock heatsink but wiped off the default paste (using rubbing alcohol and coffee filter) and added Arctic MX-4. For temperature, at idle it runs in mid-30s, and during regular windows usage, tops out at low 50s (all temps in C of...
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    For cheap build, choose extra RAM instead of discrete graphics card?

    Thanks again for everyone's help on this - the information benefited me tremendously and got me up to speed quickly on today's hardware market. I considered all of the options suggested, and pursuing each of them actually led me from one road to another, and in the process I found some different...
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    What to do with gross tasting protein?

    I recently got Now Foods Whey Protein Isolate, unflavored. Mixes well, doesn't taste bad. Would recommend.
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    For cheap build, choose extra RAM instead of discrete graphics card?

    You guys are great! This is extremely helpful, and will likely save me some $ as well. I will seriously consider a Skylake i3, which might save me a quite a bit, and good to know the IGP is same as the i5.
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    For cheap build, choose extra RAM instead of discrete graphics card?

    I'm looking to replace my mobo/processor/ram for about $300-350. I'm thinking a Skylake i5 for about $200, and a Gigabyte mobo for about $60. I don't play any games, I just watch youtube videos and do internet/writing/spreadsheets and also do data analysis (not using graphics card for the...
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    Best Way for Simple, Continuous Backup - RAID 1, Crashplan/software, or other?

    Thank you for the clarification on RAID - this is helpful to me! I will keep these suggestions in mind regarding tweaking Crashplan settings. To answer the question from Essence_of_War: The OS being used will be Windows 8. Perhaps I could just use the included Windows backup software. I will...
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    Recommended GPU Configuration for 3-Monitor Setup for Office Work (Haswell Processor)

    I'm looking to configure a 3-monitor setup. It's just for office style tasks so I don't need much power. I was thinking of using the CPU/mobo for one monitor then getting a ~$35 graphics card for the other 2 monitors, but from reading it looks like only certain motherboards can run graphics in...
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    Best Way for Simple, Continuous Backup - RAID 1, Crashplan/software, or other?

    I'm setting up a computer for a friend who was looking to have a continuous backup. I've tried Crashplan in the past and I found it actually a little confusing for the people I set it up for (as the backup is compressed so the original files are not immediately visible) and I'd rather not use up...
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    Recommendations for New Netbook/Ultrabook - Priorities Listed

    Thank you everyone - x230 or bust!
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    Recommendations for New Netbook/Ultrabook - Priorities Listed

    Wow, that is an outstanding deal for the Lenovo (and both are great options), thanks for your help! All suggestions are welcome.
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    Recommendations for New Netbook/Ultrabook - Priorities Listed

    I'm looking to get another netbook-style laptop. The main purpose is to take meeting notes and quickly check the interwebs. Thus, I want to use it like a paper notebook with a little added functionality (e.g., edit documents, check email). I've had an eeePc 1000HE for a little over 3 years...