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    3700X ESXI Purple Screening

    Hello all. This CPU is already out of warranty. It's a launch day 3700X which has had no issues ever since. However, I've started recently repurposing it into an ESXI homelab build and it has consistently purple screened on several different motherboards (All asus branded, B450, X470, B550...
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    $500 6800XT now or wait?

    Hello [H]! I currently game only at 1080p, and TBH haven't done a lot of gaming recently as well. I guess the thought of gaming with a higher end machine currently just tickles my fancy. I run a 5900X + 6600XT setup at the moment and I am very tempted by the $500 6800XT deals on amazon...
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    Why are current gen motherboards so expensive?

    Ok, I know costs everywhere are going crazy, but why are current gen motherboards so expensive? I picked up my X570 Strix E at the local, USD equivalent of $250 (not in the US), and the X670 Strix E is more than double the price now. I read somewhere way before the 7000 series launch that the...
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    Hypothetical Question - Do lower power/lower end GPUs last longer?

    I doubt we can truly get a conclusive answer based on anecdotal evidence on our forums, but: Do GPUs based on the lower end chips last longer assuming these are used similarly? In a way, I can guess that this MAY make sense due to: 1. Lower clockspeeds 2. Less power draw Leading to: 3. Less...
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    Laptop 4K Screen - Will running it at 1080p look odd?

    Hello all, Looking to pickup a laptop soon perhaps. However, the one I want just happens to have a 4K screen... which, for light gaming and most work at 15", I feel is a lot overkill. Battery life aside, I'm looking at other potential drawbacks to this. I know non native resolution scaling is...
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    InterVLAN Routing Configuration

    Hi All, I'm currently trying to setup some managed switches to setup a different VLAN for our WIFI users and still give them access to resources on our main network. I have VLANs setup to the point wherein I have different subnets, and connecting to certain SSIDs will put you in a different...
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    B550 CPU Compatibility

    Hi all, Now that AM4's compatibility is slightly weird given AMD's newfound support for the 300 series, I'd like to ask about the B550's compatibility. Is it now compatible with Zen/Zen+ given CPU support is now rolled into the AGESA? Obviously there will be no official support since they...
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    Email hosting options for Organizations

    Hi all, Looking at alternatives from our free legacy gsuite apps which is being retired by google sometime mid this year. I took a look at this thread and seems like Zoho is a commonly used alternative https://hardforum.com/threads/email-hosting.2008945/ Would just like to check if you guys...
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    Anyone run a whitebox ESXi Server for Homelab? Purple Screen with Zen2

    Hi All, I'm getting purple screens when doing basic IO on my whitebox ESXi server. The machine is for testing with the following specs: 3700X X470 CH7 WiFi 4x16GB DDR4 3200 @ XMP GT710 Passively cooled NVME WD Blue SN550 1TB (Windows Install) SATA Devices all running off the MB SATA ports. 1x...
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    Power Supply Blew Up - Testing Configuration for Damage?

    Hi All, So I was in the process of running a system through a memory stability test (memtest86+) and I heard a high pitched pop - more of a crack, and realized the machine had turned off. There was a bit of magic smoke but it disappeared fast enough. Couldn't smell exactly where the smell was...
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    Best value current gen GPU at MSRP?

    Hi all, Would like to leave current retail prices out of the current situation -- just a good discussion on value @ MSRP. I was looking at reviews recently and it seems like the 3060TI at $400 seems to be the best value among the bunch. The difference between the 3060TI and the 3070 doesn't...
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    Repasting the ASUS X570 E PCH Fan

    Hi all, Has anyone repasted the PCH on their X570 Strix E/F boards? Based on a teardown I saw somewhere else, maybe replacing the stock thermal pad with another pad instead of paste is going to be better? It seems the PCH doesn't make full contact with the heatsink :/ imgur link My chipset...
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    LSI Raid Card suggestions for ESXI

    Hi, Looking to get opinions on a good RAID controller for IR mode RAID 1, as well as to get your experiences on which to use. I'm currently running ESXI 6.5/6.7 on a 2700X/X470 machine, and a RAID 1 Samsung 860 EVO 1TB array on an LSI 9211-8i is very slow. CrystalDiskMark (Windows), HDParm...
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    Best way to remove cooler on AM4?

    So I pulled out the 2700X out of the socket yesterday when I was removing it so I could move the board for travel. I was already aware and afraid of pulling the CPU out of the socket when removing the cooler, but it happened anyway. Thankfully, no bent pins. However, I'd like to know what the...
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    EBay for RAID Cards

    Hi, Looking to ebay for RAID card options, which models should be on the look out for? I just plan to grab cards for RAID 1 There are a lot of PERC H310 models, which I understand suck for RAID 5, but should be fine for RAID 1. What are the actual pricing for these cards? I'm guessing those...
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    Intel Motherboard RAID 1 Question

    Hi all, Planning to setup a motherboard RAID 1 for a lower end clone server. A RAID card would be my first option but is locally is difficult to source for end users who don't buy brand name servers. I'm writing this option off, unfortunately. If I had the budget for a brand name server with...
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    Ubuntu 20 on older C2D Motherboards

    Hi All, I seem to have run into a problem when trying to install Ubuntu 20.04 LTS on some legacy motherboards. Ubuntu 12 would run fine but trying to install Ubuntu 20 or even to do a live USB boot The boards in question are: Asus P5SD2-VM Asus P5SMX-SE These boards use SIS Chipsets. I...
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    X570 Crosshair VIII Dark Hero

    Saw this board teased (not much of an announcement if there are hardly any concrete specs)... but I'm hoping they replace the 2.5GBPS Realtek with the Intel 2.5GBPS on this one. If so, I may have my eye on this board. Bonus for the fan haters - no fan. Not sure what else is new for this board...
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    SSD Pricing Q4 2020

    Hi all, I'm holding off buying a bunch of SSDs and maybe some RAM modules due to the supposed decline in RAM pricing this coming Q4. I've noticed RAM pricing already coming down, but waiting to see if I'll actually need the kit before pulling the trigger. I've not paid attention to historical...
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    WTB: Wraith Prism x2

    Hi, Does anyone have Wraith Prisms lying around? How much shipped to 90248? Thanks! :] EDIT: Hi all, Sorry for the delay in update. Unfortunately, due to coronavirus restrictions in my country, our forwarder (the CA zip address provided) will be stopping acceptance of items for the whole...
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    GTX 780 Reference - Upgrading VBIOS with other manufacturer's VBIOS?

    Hi All, I'm having some issues running an older GTX 780 reference model (the one with the metal heatblower) with a B350+2600X combo. The 780 is fine, and so is the 2600X/B350. The 780 won't post while the PCIE slot is set to Gen1/2 (documented issue) with Zen+ 2xxx CPUs...
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    Fitting PCIE X4 card in PCIE X1 Slot

    Hi All, Looking to add some Intel NICs to an X570 without an Intel LAN. (Don't want to hack a realtek driver in for ESXI work) The X570 TUF does not come with an X4 slot and I'm not sure if I'll be using the second PCIE X16 slot for something else. I have lying around a few I340-T4s, which...
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    SSD Pricing

    Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has any insight on the status of the SSD Market. I understand that prices are decently low compared to a year or two ago where DRAM and NAND prices were at an all time high. But I recently read that there will be no more DRAM pricing drops projected anytime...
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    Question on installing 2 pairs of RAM w differing capacity

    Hi All, Just as a question -- I have 2 sets of RAM: 2x16GB Corsair LPX 3200 2x8GB Corsair LPX 3200 They both have the same primary timings so XMP should run them properly. My question is, how should I populate the memory slots for optimal dual channel configuration/performance? Typically...
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    Calibrating Monitor Green/Yellows

    Hi all, I have a new monitor.. an ASUS VG259Q - 1080p 144hz IPS Im actually very happy with this monitor except for the fact that the greens and yellows appear too bright. Not sure how to describe this, but its like greens on every other monitor look like light green on this monitor, and...
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    VG259Q - 1080P 144HZ IPS, AUO Panel

    Hi All, So this monitor recently became available locally (not in the USA) for a little less than $300 out the door. I am thinking of upgrading from an older LG IPS with a custom refresh rate set to 75hz. Wondering if I'll be noticing any difference particularly with regards to lower motion...
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    Updating Gigabyte Secondary BIOS

    Hi All, Looking for a way to update the secondary BIOS on an X470 Ultra Gaming, or even choose from which BIOS it uses. The board in question does not have a BIOS selector switch. I may be planning to update my rig to a Zen2 based 3600/X since I can repurpose the 2600X for another system that...
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    Motherboard RAID 1

    Hi All, I'd like to ask if anyone has had experience in migrating motherboard RAID1 between consumer grade chipsets. No intention for RAID 0/10. Just plain mirror RAID 1. I'm planning to build a SOHO server with motherboard RAID1 - either the SATA kind or the M2 kind. Looking at either some...
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    Configuring SG300s to localize Data/Broadcast Storms

    Hi all, I'd like to seek your help in configuring our "core" Cisco SG300 switches to prevent flooding/broadcast storms from taking down the network. I know these are entry grade switches for most of you but this is a big step up from our 10/100 unmanaged switches :D Our basic layout is the...
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    Best RAID for Backup NAS

    Hi All, Im setting up an offsite backup NAS (Ill call this NAS NEW) to backup a NAS (NAS OLD) which is local backup of user files for the office. NAS OLD is running a bunch of drives in RAID1 to minimize the effects of drive failure: 3 Volumes 1 set 12TB in RAID 1 2 sets of 8TB in RAID 1 Im...
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    Memory OC on Ryzen 3700X and X470

    Hi All, I'm just trying to fiddle around with memory OCs on the 3700X and the X470 Crosshair 7. I'm not trying to eke out the last drop of performance from it, but probably just to get 3600MHz from my current RAM. Specs: 3700X Asus Crosshair 7 4x16GB DDR4 3200 (Corsair LPX C16) Is there any...
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    2700X "Safe" Voltage

    Hi All, I have a 2700X with a Crosshair 7, and I'd like to check in if my voltages look fine for standard use. While sitting at the Desktop immediately after boot (with some of the startup processes still running): Ryzen Master tells me that the CPU voltage is 1.53-1.55V CPU-Z 1.89 tells me...
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    Gigabyte X470/GTX 1070 compatibility issue

    TLDR at bottom now that I have a few hours of sleep. Hi all, I have an issue with a specific MB/GPU combination I have. Gigabyte X470 Ultra Gaming with the latest BIOS (I have also tried the 2nd to the latest BIOS as well as the January 2019 BIOS) + 2600X with a Palit GTX 1070 Dual - the...
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    Creating VLANs, Router and Switch Configuration

    Hi All, I have a basic understanding of networking concepts (OSI layers, etc), and read up on VLANs in order to setup the VLANs in our organization. First things first, I'd like to put wireless guest clients on a separate VLAN Equipment on hand Fortigate Router/Firewall Cisco SG300 core switch...
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    Isolating a Few IP Addresses from the Rest of the Network

    Hi All, I'm trying to secure our network from a specific bunch of users whose devices often pick up viruses, worms, etc. Our current setup: Main Router - Edgerouter Lite Switches - Cisco SG300 L3 Switch, DLink DGS 1210 "Smart Switch" Wifi 1 - Asus AC68U (Access Point Only) Wifi 2/3/4 - Bunch...
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    1700, 2700, 2700X?

    Hello all, I can't wait 3-4 months for 3rd Gen Ryzen at this point for my dev server. I'm picking between the following CPUs: 1700 - 160$ 2700 - 240$ 2700X - 320$ -- all new. Prices are local prices. Will be paired with 32 or 64GB of DDR4 3200 Corsair LPX CAS 16s. Primary use cases: Will be...
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    ESXi - Shrink Physical VM Files

    Hello all, I'd like to seek your help in shrinking the data files consumed by one VM. Back story: Implementer partitions "large" 500GB VM for a system. Realistically, 150GB is enough space for the application copied twice over + the OS. Implementer no longer wants to re-do this VM. They...
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    64GB RAM for Ryzen

    Hi All, I'm thinking of picking up 4x16GB DDR 2966 - 3200 for a future Ryzen X570+CPU build for VM Work. I have a shipment incoming from the USA soon so I may as well pick up the RAM now maybe from Amazon, alongside some other accessories for the build that's difficult to source locally. QVL...
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    Samsunh 860 Evo vs Intel 660p

    Hi All, Would just like some opinions on which drive to get. I need a 2TB M2 for the laptop, mainly to store programs, files, backup. May eventually house some VMs/DBs if needed. Im deciding between either an 860 Evo M2 or the Intel 660p, both of which are the same price on Amazon (350usd for...
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    ESXi on VirtualBox on Windows

    Hi All, I plan on building a home desktop to dual purpose as a development esxi server sometime this year. To cut down on physical space requirements and to simplify a lot of other overhead relating to having a 2nd PC solely to be a VM server, I plan to run ESXi on a VM on Windows, likely on...
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