Posts by mdocod

Anyone claiming that their memory speeds/timings are having an effect on perceived "snappiness" is experiencing a placebo effect. The real world difference in latency between 1066-7 and 1600-9 is about 8% but either is so "fast" that the...

I don't see a problem with that. Just start saving for a more modern high efficiency PSU. Everything else is fine.

I always advise against configuring overclocked machines for friends and family. Skip the K model CPU unless overclocking is being specifically requested by this friend. Consider a similarly priced hyperthreaded E3 V2 Xeon chip instead....

Considering the relatively low priority of overclocking and no need for integrated GPU, a Xeon E3 1220 V2 or 1230 V2 would be a much better value for you on the intel front. They are typically around or under the price of a 3570K and...

Cavi Mike, The implication here seems to be that because I run "simulations" I am somehow not grounded to any useful information. I assure you, I understand very well where simulation accuracy falls apart and respect those...

Hello Cavi, I understand your appreciation for folded configurations however, I believe that the premise of your post was approaching "jest" and based on an unrealistic generalization or disinformation input. Pro-sound gear can be...

For around $300, you can buy a good amplifier, or box, or driver. Combine the 3, and you have some trade-offs to deal with and pretty much anything in this price range will not be particularly amazing. The best result will very likely be...

Hi rdr09, For reference: http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/cpu-charts-2012/-19-SiSoftware-Sandra-2012-SP4c-Pro,3149.html Notice the flagship AM3 chip, (1100T), serving up a rather dismal ~12.4GB/ on dual channel DDR3-1333. 12.4GB/s...

Deuces, You are on a very good path for the build. The D3H mobo is stellar if not overkill for this. but the price isn't bad for the quality/robustness.

While I have nothing against the idea of building a llano quad core build in general for a super budget machine, I am concerned that this direction is not the best use of resources for the build in question. The reason, is the fact that...