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by Major_A
Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: "Hacked" Dell OptiPlex 755
Replies: 6
Views: 8214

Re: "Hacked" Dell OptiPlex 755

In the past (DDR 1 days) I had a stick go bad. I suspected it was bad at the time because of the behavior. Problem was Memtest didn't find and error until like the 5th or 6th run during the middle of the night. Since the days of DDR2 and now DDR3 I have never had a stick go bad or have one DOA. I th...
by Major_A
Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:02 pm
Forum: Intel Processor Forum
Topic: LGA1366 Overclock Log
Replies: 19
Views: 46452

Re: LGA1366 Overclock Log

Stick the system out in the garage when it's cold as ballz outside. Also put a small house fan blowing on the motherboard/CPU and go nuts.
by Major_A
Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: NZXT Source 530 Full Tower Computer Case Review
Replies: 2
Views: 2940

Re: NZXT Source 530 Full Tower Computer Case Review

2 words x 2. I like. Fingerprint magnet.
I like that they are moving to putting SSD brackets behind the motherboard tray. Helps to clean up the clutter. If were building a rig from the ground up my mechanical drives would all be 2.5" too.
by Major_A
Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Kingo - Automated Android Root Software
Replies: 8
Views: 8505

Re: Kingo - Automated Android Root Software

I already have called several times with my cellphone and they say I'm getting what they said I would. Problem is according to their map I have 4G LTE but at times I see my connection go to 2G! (never had 4G at my house, ever). I wasn't even aware that there's such a thing as 2G. To make a phone cal...
by Major_A
Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:12 pm
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: GIGABYTE G1.Killer Sniper 5 Intel Z87 Motherboard Review
Replies: 2
Views: 2711

Re: GIGABYTE G1.Killer Sniper 5 Intel Z87 Motherboard Review

I'm glad you ran the Rightmark Audio Analyzer test to confirm my suspicions.

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Any thoughts about this? Seems like a total marketing department call. "Hey Bob add gold plating on something so we can say we have it."
by Major_A
Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Kingo - Automated Android Root Software
Replies: 8
Views: 8505

Re: Kingo - Automated Android Root Software

I miss Lucky Patcher, and not for what you think. It has a built in adblocking system that modifies the Host file like you do with Windows or OS X. Tethering would be nice but I am not giving Sprint any more money since my phone is worthless at home.
by Major_A
Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:05 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: New PC
Replies: 11
Views: 10164

Re: New PC

Have you ever had to clean a radiator in a computer? It's far worse than a HSF in my opinion. I use a 25 gallon compressor at 90 PSI and it still doesn't clean the radiator all that well. The SSHD is the hybrid that works as a HDD with it's own SSD caching algorithm. If you already have a hard drive...
by Major_A
Fri Nov 08, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Kingo - Automated Android Root Software
Replies: 8
Views: 8505

Kingo - Automated Android Root Software

I ran across this app while passing through Majorgeeks.com earlier and thought I'd pass it on. According to their website: Kingo Android ROOT What’s good in rooting with Kingo Android ROOT? Faster performance Preserve battery life Access root-only apps Remove carrier bloatware Customizable appearanc...
by Major_A
Fri Nov 08, 2013 6:00 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: New PC
Replies: 11
Views: 10164

Re: New PC

If you buy either build your GPU won't be bottlenecked and you'll definitely get better frame rates. As for the builds I say either one will be a noticeable improvement over what you have now. If you aren't planing on overclocking then I'd say get the Intel build and skip the Corsair H100i and picku...
by Major_A
Fri Nov 08, 2013 4:30 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: ASUS and RMAs (Just how long does it take?)
Replies: 14
Views: 10374

Re: ASUS and RMAs (Just how long does it take?)

I hope not, I just installed an ASUS GTX 760 last week.
by Major_A
Fri Nov 08, 2013 4:28 pm
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: OCZ Vector 150 240GB SSD Review
Replies: 4
Views: 3502

Re: OCZ Vector 150 240GB SSD Review

It seems like Toshiba said "here we are, compete or die". For the price and the performance I've seen on other sites it seems like a no-brainer. Windows 8.1 = I'm sorry I had to reformat one of my computers and installed the trial version of Windows 8 and after a week of it I reinstalled W...
by Major_A
Fri Nov 08, 2013 7:34 am
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: OCZ Vector 150 240GB SSD Review
Replies: 4
Views: 3502

Re: OCZ Vector 150 240GB SSD Review

Just a heads up, there are new versions of CrystalDiskInfo and CrystalDiskMark available. http://crystalmark.info/?lang=en If I were in the market for a new drive I don't think I could by an OCZ drive. For one it's on the expensive side for an SSD. And two, from the grumblings around the old interwe...
by Major_A
Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: AIDA64 Extreme Edition W/ Beta Updates
Replies: 186
Views: 390129

Re: AIDA64 Extreme Edition W/ Beta Updates

AIDA64 Extreme Edition v3.20.2651 (Nov 06, 2013) Changelog: Motherboard / CPUID / Hardware Thermal Control information Storage / ATA / Automatic Partial to Slumber Transitions detection Storage / ATA / Device Initiated Interface Power Management detection Storage / ATA / DEVSLP detection Storage / A...
by Major_A
Sun Nov 03, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: Storage
Topic: Manually Trigger TRIM Command on SSD
Replies: 0
Views: 9272

Manually Trigger TRIM Command on SSD

I found this little app and thought I'd pass it along. After installing a bunch of apps and/or deleting a bunch of stuff I run it. Can't hurt right.
http://www.windows98.co.uk/ssd/
by Major_A
Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: ASUS and RMAs (Just how long does it take?)
Replies: 14
Views: 10374

Re: ASUS and RMAs (Just how long does it take?)

Wow. You were on the right track, Z77 and a SF-2281. More specifically the P8Z77-V Pro BIOS 2104 and an OCZ Agility 3 120GB with firmware 2.50.
by Major_A
Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: ASUS and RMAs (Just how long does it take?)
Replies: 14
Views: 10374

Re: ASUS and RMAs (Just how long does it take?)

I don't have an RMA but I did email them an issue with my motherboard. I reboot the computer and my primary drive disappears and the computer won't boot. I shut down the computer and turn it back on and it detects it without an issue. It isn't a deal breaker but it is rather annoying.
by Major_A
Thu Oct 31, 2013 12:21 pm
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Pagefile Weirdness!
Replies: 2
Views: 3887

Re: Pagefile Weirdness!

I think that you were on the right track but for whatever reason it didn't stick. In the past I'd set the pagefile to 0, reboot, and then adjust it to the value I wanted. Since you aren't running an SSD as your primary/OS drive I'd say just leave it alone. There were some benefits of playing with it...
by Major_A
Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: ASUS and RMAs (Just how long does it take?)
Replies: 14
Views: 10374

Re: ASUS and RMAs (Just how long does it take?)

This is not encouraging. I sent ASUS an email about a week and a half ago and have never heard anything. You would like to think a huge multinational conglomerate would have more than a handful of people reading emails and processing RMAs. I wouldn't let this go. Unfortunately if you want to get thi...
by Major_A
Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:06 am
Forum: Legit Reviews Review Forum
Topic: Phanteks PH-TC12DX CPU Cooler Review
Replies: 4
Views: 3114

Re: Phanteks PH-TC12DX CPU Cooler Review

The only issue that I encountered when installing the TC12DX was attaching the cooler to the support brackets. The instructions say to tighten the screws until they stop; which is good advice to make sure they are on securely. However, when I was trying to attach the cooler to the brackets, it woul...
by Major_A
Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: General Software Programs
Topic: AIDA64 Extreme Edition W/ Beta Updates
Replies: 186
Views: 390129

Re: AIDA64 Extreme Edition W/ Beta Updates

AIDA64 Extreme Edition v3.20.2644 (Oct 30, 2013) Changelog: OpenCL GPGPU benchmarks sensor support for Nuvoton NCT6683D sensor chip motherboard specific sensor info for Gigabyte F2A85XM-DS2, F2A85XN-WiFi, F2A88X Series motherboard specific sensor info for Intel 8-Series fixed: Motherboard / SPD / DD...