Recent content by alexo

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    Question Extremely low Random IOPS on two SSDs

    I am using the Microsoft driver.
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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?

    Ah, I see. Pandering to the lowest common denominator. Oh well, good thing the wayback machine cached those articles. P.S., Thank you for checking it, corkyg. My disappointment is with "management", not with you.
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    Where are the old articles?

    Of course I have. The search gives you the link. The link redirects to the new version.
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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!

    OK. I did a bit of googling and there seems to be several reports of the F3-12800CL7D-8GBXM not playing well with a P8Z77-V.
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    Memory confusion: please help!

    http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f317000cl11d8gbxl $3 is not much of a difference.
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    Memory confusion: please help!

    They're all about the same price...
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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?

    Thank you for your replies! So far I'm leaning toward the Onyx Boox M92
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    e-reader for the granparent generation?

    I think that 6" devices using large fonts will not fit as many words on the screen, making it uncomfortable to read. OK, I was exaggerating but you get my point.
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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...