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    WD Black SN770 1tb Gen4 NVMEs for Sale

    I bought one SN770 1TB from the first listing and received it yesterday (02Apr25). CDI SMART report is exactly as shared on WhatsApp before finalising the deal. According to WD datasheet as well as on many other sites, the rated sequential Read/Write speeds are 5150/4900 MB/s respectively, not...
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    Will this RAM work with AMD?

    OK. Rather than pick out a RAM model for you, I'll tell you how I search for compatible RAMs once I've settled on the motherboard and CPU (others may have their own approach for the same purpose). Go to the motherboard manufacturer's site --> the specific model --> support --> Compatibility -->...
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    Guide About bharatecomerce.com

    Thanks for the replies. I read about the negative comments before posting here but thought I'd ask here anyway to see if any TE member had personal experience with them. A google search will turn up harsh comments about practically every ecommerce site including those well known and favoured by...
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    Guide About bharatecomerce.com

    This question is not about a product but I couldn't find a more appropriate section. Does anyone know anything about bharatecomerce.com in Navi Mumbai? Are they reliable? (Note that there's a single m in the name).
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    WTB USB 3 Type E header to Front C port

    I know about that. 1k for something one needs doesn't seem unreasonable by itself but it pains me to pay more than 10 times the price at AliExpress. After all, these Indian sellers get them from China too. Thanks for your interest.
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    WTB USB 3 Type E header to Front C port

    I checked at Banggood before posting here but didn't find it there. Finding a minor item like this depends on using just the right search term, so it's possible that I missed it. I'll search again later. The header on my motherboard is USB 3.2 Gen 2 which is rated for 10 Gps and I want to make...
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    WTB USB 3 Type E header to Front C port

    My motherboard has a USB type E header for connection to a front Type C socket but my cabinet doesn't have a Type C front port. Amazon has Type E to Type C connectors but they start from about 1k upwards. I think this is too much. AliExpress has them for as low as $1 (INR 84). If our countries'...
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    OS partition size for Windows 10/11

    I have no argument against having extra space on the system partition. The question - and the point of this thread - is how much total space is big enough. That will vary with different use cases. As I said at the beginning, I know how much I need. The 90GB partition I'm using now is seldom more...
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    OS partition size for Windows 10/11

    A serious problem with the OS, malware, etc could put everything else in jeopardy. Besides, dividing a storage medium - HDD or SSD - into partitions makes it easier to organize various types of data neatly. I wouldn't want to wade in among the dozen or so folders already placed there by Windows...
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    OS partition size for Windows 10/11

    Thanks for the replies. Using a dedicated 256GB SSD for the OS drive leaves plenty of headroom for other things. And yes, leaving lots of empty space helps with caching and the SSD's self-maintenance activity. OTOH, having a dedicated drive for OS and programs is not always practicable, either...
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    OS partition size for Windows 10/11

    How big is your Windows 10/11 partition? Do you feel it's too small or needlessly big? Would you change the size if/when you get a new drive? I know how much C: space I need for my own use. I don't play games any more and I don't install huge programs in my computer. The 90GB partition I've...
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    Will this RAM work with AMD?

    It should work. It's best to buy RAM which is on the motherboard's QVL (Qualified Vendor List), but the motherboard manufacturer cannot possibly test every available RAM model. But why this particular RAM model, if I may ask? There are many other types with similar specs in the same price range.
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    Air cooler for Ryzen 7/9 X CPU

    Price is not the final deciding factor but I like to evaluate the pros and cons of everything. I feel the same way. Not only because of the risk but also because it's a bit cumbersome.
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    Air cooler for Ryzen 7/9 X CPU

    Nice. I looked at the review on Tom's Hardware but didn't have time for a detailed read. A quick glance seems to indicate that the AF 36 is comparable to the AG400 in performance but a bit quieter. I like the way the cooler does not overhang into RAM space for these two coolers. But the price of...
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    Air cooler for Ryzen 7/9 X CPU

    @k660 Thanks for the input. These bits of information are always useful even if they do not apply directly to the situation being discussed. It will be nice to know what temps you get when you push the CPU harder.
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    Air cooler for Ryzen 7/9 X CPU

    As I said, the reviews are at Tom's Hardware. They push the workload until the CPU temp reaches the maximum ratings and keep it there for some time, measuring the power dissipated. The 277/247W results are with Cinebench. I said "for many users". Not everyone pushes their CPUs to the limit.
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    Air cooler for Ryzen 7/9 X CPU

    Thanks for the replies. I've looked at a review of the AG620 at Tom's Hardware. The tests show that the AG620 can keep an i9-13900K from exceeding 100ºC at up to 277W of dissipation. Even its little brother the AG400 manages up to 247W. Very impressive. I think the AG400 will be good enough for...
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    Air cooler for Ryzen 7/9 X CPU

    If you're asking about the ambient temperature, 30ºC is the MAXIMUM. It rarely reaches that indoors and even more rarely goes above it.
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    Air cooler for Ryzen 7/9 X CPU

    I'm not a power user and the only times I used third-party CPU coolers were when I wanted something quieter than the stock coolers of pre-Ryzen CPUs. I'm now in the process of choosing parts for a new computer for a friend who will use it primarily for video editing with DaVinci Resolve, and...
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    Same GPU & CPU, different monitors

    No. It's in stock, just not for my location.