Recent content by jch1728

I'm considering adding a graphics card to speed up my photographic processing (Photoshop CC 2015, DxO Pro 10, iMatch 5, etc.). I shoot RAW, so all my photos need processing, which can be computationally intensive. Background: i7 3770K (w/ HD Graphics 4000), 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 2 TB hard...

The modules I have are just standard DDR (256 MB/PC 2100), DDR2 (256 MB/PC2-4200, 512 MB/PC2-6400 & 1 GB/800 MHz). Re the gold Youtube video, sounds like an excellent way to turn your house into a Superfund site...!

I have a small quantity of out-of-date computer memory (11 modules of various size/age). Most of the buyers of used ram on the web appear to be looking for large volumes and don't seem to focus on individuals. Is there any market for individuals? I don't want to throw it away and would prefer to...

You may be right; unfortunately, I'm away from the computer for a couple of weeks and won't be able to check the exact configuration until I'm back...

I'd appreciate any advice. I'm using a BitFenix Prodigy with a 3770K (ASRock Z77E-ITX) for photo editing/organizing (DxO Pro, Photoshop, IMatch 5) and general computing (no gaming) and want to take advantage of OpenCL support in my photo software and otherwise speed up photo editing/processing...

I have an ASRock Z77E-ITX motherboard in a BitFenix Prodigy case. The case comes with two 3-pin chassis fans, but the motherboard only has one 4-pin case fan controller. I'd like to allow the motherboard to temperature-control both fans. In the interim, I have one fan connected to the...

mfenn: Yes, up and running w/ Win 8. Still learning how to make Win 8 jump through hoops, though! Sleepingforest: The Prodigy is somewhat bigger in person than I thought from the reviews, but it is designed for mini-ITX...

On my install of Win 8 64, I had an issue with my monitor connection, so I installed while connected via HDMI to my tv. During the install, I was asked to move the mouse to the corners of the screen, apparently for calibration (shades of Palm OS and Windows CE!). Unfortunately, I had a glitch...

So, I decided to Build: BitFenix Prodigy case Z77E-ITX motherboard i7-3770K 16GB RAM Samsung 830 256GB Seagate 2TB Windows 8 (decided to be adventurous..) So far, so good... Thanks again for all the help!

A lot of excellent suggestions - thanks! Now I have to decide what fits my use case best.

Hmm! That thought (laptop for desktop) crossed my mind, but I've locked myself in to thinking of laptops (for myself) as small, lightweight & expensive (e.g., my Vaio vpcv1). For my intended kind of desktop use, size and weight wouldn't be nearly as much of an issue, though. Looking back at...

A heretical question on this forum, no doubt! Situation: I'm in two different locations during the year. In one, I've got a Dell XPS 420, upgraded with Samsung 256GB SSD, 1TB hard disk and 6GB RAM. In the other, I've been using an old cast-off Dell Precision 380 room warmer that's too slow...