https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1510916-REG/asus_gl704gw_ps74_rog_strix_scar_ii.html

Normally with specs like these easily $1700+.

Source: [H]ardOCP – RoG Strix SCAR II Gaming Laptop (RTX 2070) – 99

I just realized that my MSI gt72s dominator laptop has a gpu button. It functions a little like Nvidia Optimus. It turns off the nvidia 970m to increase battery life. I am trying to determine…

Is the mobile Intel HD 530 Integrated GPU ok to run Baldurs Gate 2 EE?

Source: [H]ardOCP – Is the mobile Intel HD 530 Integrated GPU ok to run Baldurs Gate 2 EE?

Currently, if you absolutely have to get your hands on one of AMD’s new 16-core number crunchers, your best bet is to turn to eBay….

Obtaining a Ryzen 9 3950X is Near Impossible

Source: [H]ardOCP – Obtaining a Ryzen 9 3950X is Near Impossible

What is the PC Hound System Builder?

The PC Hound System Builder is a tool that will allow anyone to configure a Do-It-Yourself PC build in minutes…or even…

PC Hound System Configuration Tool

Source: [H]ardOCP – PC Hound System Configuration Tool

according to Newegg you can save 40% / $80 off the price at launch one year ago (was $200) with a Ryzen 5 2600 (currently $119 + shipping but they have the same CPU posted on eBay for $109…

Newegg lists BF deal … Ryzen 5 2600 posted at last years launch price minus 40%

Source: [H]ardOCP – Newegg lists BF deal … Ryzen 5 2600 posted at last years launch price minus 40%

According to the user, CD Projekt Red in the community event said that The Witcher 3 sidequests were designed as branching events from the main storyline, which would then, sometimes, make it back…

CD Projekt Red Says Cyberpunk 2077 to Have Shorter Main Story Than The Witcher 3, More Complex Sideq

Source: [H]ardOCP – CD Projekt Red Says Cyberpunk 2077 to Have Shorter Main Story Than The Witcher 3, More Complex Sideq

Steam Controller …. $14 (shipped + tax)
Latest Version of 3DMark …. $4.99

Source: [H]ardOCP – Steam BF Specials

Which is better for gaming performance / latency etc? The Intel 1GbE (Intel® I211-AT Gb LAN)
or Realtek 2.5 GbE?

Source: [H]ardOCP – X570 Realtek vs Intel LAN

The AM4 combo PI 1.0.0.4 patch B BIOS for ASUS X570 motherboards is now available for download. I just updated my ASUS Prime X570-PRO and so far so good. I will report back if I run into any…

BIOS Update 1.0.0.4 patch B now available (ASUS)

Source: [H]ardOCP – BIOS Update 1.0.0.4 patch B now available (ASUS)

i currently have synology nas with 2X2 gb ecc udimm Single Rank (on the same channel)
and single 8gb ecc udimm Single Rank on another channel (i think from my understanding that all of them at…

can i use single rank and dual rank ecc ram (of the same size) in the same channel ?

Source: [H]ardOCP – can i use single rank and dual rank ecc ram (of the same size) in the same channel ?

Just built a 3600X/MSI Tomahawk system after being away from AMD for many years.
Very pleased with it, the system is running well.

One tiny issue I had was noise on the Wraith cooler. It was…

3600X & Wraith Cooler Noise

Source: [H]ardOCP – 3600X & Wraith Cooler Noise

Heat is in my signature.

I have:

1 x Borderlands (w/ Device Comm code) AND Outer Worlds codes – $35

These are the direct Epic codes, no need to worry about redeeming against any specific AMD…

FS: 1 x Borderlands 3/Outer Worlds Bundle – No HW restrictions, $35

Source: [H]ardOCP – FS: 1 x Borderlands 3/Outer Worlds Bundle – No HW restrictions,

New York (CNN Business) In a move that could shake up the internet, private equity firm Ethos Capital is buying the company that owns every .org domain on the web.

Ethos, which was founded in May…

A private equity firm is buying all the .org domains.

Source: [H]ardOCP – A private equity firm is buying all the .org domains.

Not a huge overclocker, but I believe in keeping components as cool as possible for longevity.

Building a new rig with the Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero board, AMD 3900x, Corsair Carbide 540…

Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero – Problem finding a cooler that will fit…

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This is a Corsair H150i pro and a Ryzen 3600x that I just separated. The cpu temps hit 90C in prime 95; my 1600x under a kraken x52 never got that hot. It looks like I could use a bit less paste…

CPU-Waterblock mate

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Recently I got this nice little LG 29 WK600 monitor for $200 and thought I’d make a brief review on it, as I’ve found it is quite good value for the amount I paid. If you’re looking for an…

LG 29WK600 ultrawide monitor review

Source: [H]ardOCP – LG 29WK600 ultrawide monitor review

A Wi-Fi toggle switch and information panel displays at the top of the Settings window. Is there a way to stop it from appearing there?

Android 10 with Security Patch Nov 5, 2019…

How to remove the Wi-Fi toggle switch and information panel atop the Android 10 Settings window?

Source: [H]ardOCP – How to remove the Wi-Fi toggle switch and information panel atop the Android 10 Settings window?

Post the best deals you see for BF and CM here on prebuilt PCs

This one from slick deals seems pretty insane for $1.1K

Alienware
9700K
2080 Super
1TB NVME
16GB 2933 DDR4…

Good prebuilt PC deals – a compilation BF thread – ie Alienware 9700, 2080 super = $1.1K

Source: [H]ardOCP – Good prebuilt PC deals – a compilation BF thread – ie Alienware 9700, 2080 super = .1K

The Adobe exec said the hack didn’t result in any outages or disturbances to the company’s core Magento products and services, and, at the time of writing, there is no reason to believe that the…

Adobe discloses security breach

Source: [H]ardOCP – Adobe discloses security breach

Bought this maybe 4 years ago for less than 200 bucks, overclocks to 100hz — seems pretty good to me. Definitely notice some backlight bleed (particularly on these forums!).

Is it total garbage…

QNIX 2710 Upgrade

Source: [H]ardOCP – QNIX 2710 Upgrade