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    $100-$150 DAC/AMP Options

    I like Topping. I find them hard to beat in the headphone amp and DAC space unless you want multi-channel, ADC, or processing (in which case: Okto, motu, RME, etc). Topping also has some higher-end products, but they'd be too far out of budget: I'll be pointing out the power at 300 Ohms because...
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    Any Reason Still to NOT get a Liquid Freezer 2 for AM4?

    My 1st unit (420mm rev4) had a similar threading issue. I had to return it. The 2nd unit again had a threading issue. This time I was able to get the screw in with a bit of lube. Both times, I think it was the screw on the side where the pump wire is routed. Maybe they had a bad batch - needed...
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    FS: (i7 8086K + Gigabyte z370 Gaming 7 + delid kit + freebie) combo - SOLD

    I'm pleased to report that I have located those 4x 2GB sticks of DDR3-1600 G.skill Eco RAM that were used in the freebie z77 + 3570K setup. I have the original package. There are 2 potential buyers, both of whom are interested in taking that z77 setup. I'll try to be back online to respond to...
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    FS: (i7 8086K + Gigabyte z370 Gaming 7 + delid kit + freebie) combo - SOLD

    Hello, I have an Intel CPU and motherboard Combo for sale: -- UPDATE: SOLD. CPU: Intel i7 8086K (basically a pre-overclocked high-binned 8700K) and Motherboard: Gigabyte z370 Aorus Gaming 7 I do not have the original 8086K box. Instead, I have an 8700K box. Optional: Generic unused...
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    Looking to rebuild audio system, seeking advice

    Any thoughts on the CBT design specifically? When I think CBT, I think a large stereo pair filling a room with a coherent sound. But you have 13 of them! Impressive.
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    FS: Mining GPUs: Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1

    Prices reduced
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    FS: Mining GPUs: Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1

    Cleaned up OP formatting for readability.
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    FS: Mining GPUs: Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1

    Prices Reduced on Gigabyte GPUs again.
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    FS: Mining GPUs: Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1

    Images of remaining Gigabyte (unboxed) and MSI GPUs added. Prices Reduced.
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    Japan OLED Shows Off Upcoming Monitors

    Micro LED should offer fast response times, and it has no backlight. It should also be able to get brighter than OLED (HDR), and offer better power efficiency. Time will tell... but I agree that it looks promising.
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    FS: Mining GPUs: Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1

    Hello all, These GPUs were pulled from a mining setup in Southern California. The vast majority were purchased new, Late January 2018 or later. Payment: Paypal, via PM. Heatware: https://www.heatware.com/u/41586/to - not much there, but it's all positive. Ebay: Magewar's Feedback - only 2...
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    Fan replacement for Liqtech TR4 360 AIO?

    Yea, that Phanteks F120MP looks especially good in the 1250 RPM chart of the TechPowerUp review I posted. Depending on the sound profile and bearing longevity, it may be a better value than the Noctua. I'm still happy with my Gentle Typhoons (which didn't do well in that chart, surprisingly) ...
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    Fan replacement for Liqtech TR4 360 AIO?

    Edit: [H] class of 2000 gang! Damn, Flapjack predates me... :) If you're going with Noctua, then: I'd go with the newest Noctua NF-A12x25: Up to 2000 RPM, but relatively quiet all the way to 1500 RPM. - amazon links to the different varieties of this fan in the description...
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    Replacement fans for Corsair H110i GT

    I'm using the Corsair ML140 pros (got them for $23 each). They start to get loud at about 1100 RPM with the Fractal R5 case door in front of them restricting airflow. On a heatsink, I seem to be able to run them past 1200 RPM without it being annoying. I'm wondering if I would have been better...
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    Custom case

    http://www.caselabs-store.com/magnum-sma8-a-revision-customizable/ = that's already pretty close to what I'd want out of a water-cooling case. All radiators can breathe fresh air, and the aluminum is like 2 to 2.5 times normal thickness = less vibration. It lacks a few things, but it's modular...
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    Slim (30MM) 240MM Radiator or a Thick (60MM) 120MM Radiator on Existing setup?

    What beast of a case is this that can accommodate 2x480's in the front? CaseLabs?
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    Used dac I should keep an eye out for?

    If it doesn't need to be something older or used, then a Behringer UMC204HD (I'd guess that the 202HD would perform the same) or Topping D10 or D30 if you can afford it. I base this on the work done by Amir at AudioScienceReview...
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    Hd 650?

    Many find the HD700's to be painfully peaky in the highs. I wouldn't want them. The HD 600, 650/6XX = no such problem. I assume they've tuned that issue out of the 660 as well. The bass on these Sennheisers is a bit weak, even for an open-back. I really think the Koss Porta-Pro has a great...
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    Subwoofer Questions

    Usually it wouldn't matter if the speakers "respond" to 35Hz. The idea is to highpass the speakers a little higher, reducing excursion demand on the midbass woofer, and thus reducing distortion as well. That's the usual way to go about this. If, however, you have giant midbasses in your...
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    Best 480 radiator/fans, reservoir/pump, Ryzen waterblock, fittings, tubing, coolant, and accessories

    Radiator: http://www.xtremerigs.net/2015/02/11/radiator-round-2015/5/ I think the EK Coolstream XE series is still either the top or nearly top performer for fan RPMs above about 1K (very high RPM is a different story). Even at 750RPM they're no slouch. For thinner rads, the charts look...
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    Scientists Claim They Found a Drug That “Significantly Reverses Memory Loss”

    What's interesting is that the combination they've come up with seems to be targeted towards diabetes and metabolism: Glucagon, GLP-1 (Glucagon-like-Peptide), and GIP (Gastric Inhibitory Peptide). These are metabolic hormones and the combination seems to be designed to lower blood glucose and...
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    WD - Easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - $129.99

    WoW... I had to snag 1. Thanks.
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    Just in Time to See and Hear a 130 Million Year Old Kilonova Explosion

    - Veritasium has a good video on the triangulation efforts.
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    Caseking to Sell Core i7-8700K with 99% Silver Heatspreader

    If Copper is the Gold Standard, I'd guess that Aluminum is the Silver standard, and Silver is the Platinum standard. And Diamond is the...Diamond Standard. Gotta level up our IHS ELO :wideyed:
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    Should I bother to DeLid?

    At this point, having already achieved 5Ghz at a decent voltage, the delid would be for the hobby. At best, you'll get 5.1Ghz. If you're going to invest in the newer delid tools, then I guess the process is fairly safe. You'll probably want a liquid metal TIM (Conductonaut or CL Liquid Ultra...
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    Phone suggestion for parent

    My mother is happily using a Oneplus 3T. She likes it. It's very close to stock android. My dad couldn't figure out android, so he's on an iPhone 7 Plus (though I'm not sure he has really figured that out either, but at least he can make and receive calls). I just upgraded to a Samsung S8+...
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    Do you use different monitors for different things?

    How do you go about using a secondary monitor for full screen (not windowed) gaming (with the least headache and no performance penalty)? I've seen some suggestions like: Steam big picture mode (which some have said is laggy, but may be the most convenient way to temporarily change the primary...
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    i7-5820k to i7-7700k. Will I see an improvement?

    That Dark Rock Pro 3 is a good heatsink. Moving to a different cooling solution may be a premature decision. If your heatsink is undamaged and properly mounted with thermal paste, and the heatsink's fans are spinning at 1K+ RPM, and your case fans are working adequately to remove heat from the...
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    Power consumption of gaming laptops?

    You could estimate a laptop's efficiency using a battery-life test (though plugged-in power profile may be more aggressive), provided you know the battery capacity. Example: A Laptop may get 6 hour battery life web-browsing, and 2 hours gaming on a 70WHr battery. And on that note: My brother...
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    Netflix Ditches Five-Star Ratings in Favor of a Thumbs-Up

    eh? I figured there'd be a consensus on here that Amy Schumer is a trash tier comic whose routines can't seem to go more than a few minutes without reference to her being a whore. I'm surprised. I haven't bothered to watch ALL of her material - but from what I've seen... I just figured the...
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    Transducer questions

    I'll post some information on a few options: Though I think it'd be ideal to get something like a 75w x 4 amp somehow... Edited post for clarity. Removed useless cruft. Sorry, this post was a mess earlier. 1. TI TPA3116D2 is arguably the best-performing compact and inexpensive option for...
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    Need help with DAC/AMP/Headphone selection

    For $1K+, I'd definitely want the highest fidelity possible, and thus would go with open back headphones. http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/burst-response-hd800-sr-207-hd650.3688/ - I like this series of tests suggesting how, at least in the measurements, STAX electrostats...
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    I changed my mind, now I want passive desktop speakers, and a desktop DAC/AMP, please recommend.

    I believe the X7 limited edition comes with a beefier power adapter, and thus a more powerful amp. It's still only 6A, 24V (so a 144w power brick), and rated for 2x 50w @ 4ohms.
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    I changed my mind, now I want passive desktop speakers, and a desktop DAC/AMP, please recommend.

    It sounds like you want a compact all-in-one integrated amp here... hmm. Well since you've already linked the Teac 101DA: The Teac 301da is $325... more power (rated 22w / 43w continuous power at 8ohms / 4 ohms), similar size...
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    Core i7 7700K 5.0Ghz binned $379.99

    Based on SiliconLottery's own stats, 62% of 7700K's are making 5Ghz with their cooling / motherboard setup. The odds are good anyway. It seems that by spending $380, you're probably eliminating the possibility of getting a 5.1Ghz+ chip (listed at 24% odds on their site, with 4% for 5.2Ghz) I'd...
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    Good DAC + power amp combo under $800?

    http://manualzz.com/doc/14254139/http---www.hypex.nl-docs-paper-..s123bp - top-right = Save the PDF Hopefully the original will be re-uploaded to the Hypex site... not sure why it's missing now.
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    3GHz barrier broken by GTX 1060 on LN2

    Triple cascaded phase change can produce well below -100C, but I figure literally no one runs this kind of setup. I'd wonder how many people are really running (for their 24/7 use systems) direct-die phase change on their GPUs, or even any sort at all (water-chilling being more practical because...
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    HP Omen 32" QHD Monitor - 2560x1440, 5ms, 75Hz freesync, VA panel

    I have the HP Omen 32 mounted on an Ergotron LX articulating arm + extension, clamped to the desk. This is way bigger than Ergotron spec'ed for the arm, but it's still working fine.
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    I need quality.

    AudioTechnica 2020 Plus USB (now includes headphone jack on front) is a standard high-quality upgrade to the Blue Yeti (which is versatile due to its multiple spatial recording patterns). The AT 2035 (XLR instead of USB, so you'll need an audio interface (FocusRite, Behringer, M-Audio, etc) -...
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