yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Off-topic] Ibuprophen:
OEM drivers for Windows 10 should work and have always needed to disable the windows signature enforcement because... Well it's a common thing with Windows and especially Windows 10.

It's also a common thing to reinstall the OS one or more times because I've sometimes seen some type of hiccups in installations that looks good to go but, something isn't right for anything from a minor issue to major ones.

It's great that you got it going again and I hope you take note of resolved issues for future reference. What you experienced isn't uncommon.

Have a Happy New Year!!!

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[Off-topic] Droidriven:
Sounds like registry errors, resetting corrected registry.
[Off-topic] dakunclear:
I've been using a Dell xps 15 with a 4k screen 12gb ram 256GB M.2 SSD Intel i5 6300HQ and an Nvidia 960m 2gb graphics card.

But I have an all in one coming running 8GB of ram, 1TB 5400rpm hard drive, 128GB m.2 SSD, ryzen 5 1400 and AMD rx 580 8GB video card and a 4k screen.
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
AMD.....yuck. But its still a decent machine.
[Off-topic] Ibuprophen:
I just wanted to bring the following to your attention in case you weren't aware...

I had just noticed that the following is, apparently, a fairly new area of the forum that's specific to PC Hardware.

PC Hardware - XDA Forum

It looks like a very positive reflection for the xda-developers progressing to other areas.

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[Off-topic] Saber:
Hi fellow Desktop and Laptop users.

If you've been following recent news, you'll probably know about the security flaws found in today's modern processors. There are 3 variants found, but they are known as Meltdown and Spectre (variants 1 and 2).

Meltdown is Intel specific, whereas Spectre affects other venders such as AMD and ARM. To check if you are affected, see your processor manufacturers website, and also check your operating systems security webpage.

For fixes, Intel has already issued fixes for Meltdown, but it may incur a performance penalty on some workloads. Whereas with Spectre, developers are still trying to find a proper fix. These updates can be issued through updating your OS. Web browsers have already received updates to make it more difficult to exploit the Spectre bug.

How serious are the issues? Well Meltdown is the most severe and doesn't require physical access to your device. Meanwhile Spectre is impractical for real world exploitation but is still an issue nonetheless.

Who to point pitchforks at? The main issue is Meltdown which is Intel specific. Intel release an official statement on the released research papers in attempt to downplay the severity of the issue. TL;DR: It was a PR nightmare.

TL;DR (overall): Serious security flaws found affecting most modern devices today. Check your processor vendor and OS webpage if you are affect.
[Off-topic] Ibuprophen:
***** OOOHHH NOOOO!!!!! *****

A sad day indeed...

My "Lucille" has passed away... what a dreadful day indeed.

This PC has been like a child to me and now the Motherboard of Lucille had performed its last decompression, decompile, compile, etc... etc...

I had stood on my Porch and (with puzzling eyes looking upon me) I had played the Bagpipes of Taps while the Garbage Men had taken away the trash (and a huge laugh when I told them why).

I did have a newer one in the closet for such an occasion (i had purchased when i had a feeling about this day). I finally got my next Lucille back together and am currently waiting for the copying of my files on what was on my Primary Hard Drive before a good wipe and format then redo my PC as it was (through it will be a bit faster :) ).

Goodbye Lucille!!!

We won't forget how you made so many XDA Members very happy for so long.

Now it's time for the new Lucille to make even more XDA Members happy in a continuing memory of the Old Lucille.

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[Off-topic] Clark Joseph Kent:
System Model	Alienware 17 R4

OS Name	Microsoft Windows 10 Home

Version	10.0.16299 Build 16299

System Name	JUDGMENTTIME

System Manufacturer	Alienware

System Model	Alienware 17 R4

System Type	x64-based PC

Processor	Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700HQ CPU @ 2.80GHz, 2801 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)

BaseBoard Manufacturer	Alienware

User Name	JUDGMENTTIME\JJD

Installed Physical Memory (RAM)	16.0 GB

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[Off-topic] Saber:
That's quite a beast you have there. Love it :)
[Off-topic] Clark Joseph Kent:
:good: :good:
[Off-topic] Ibuprophen:
I've got a similar setup but, of course, not as worthy as Your Judgeship's system :cool: ...

LOL!

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[Off-topic] Fatal_Scythe:
Hi, does anyone have Advice on what to do when the CPU Fan RPM Number gets way to high? (and also stays at a high number all the time)

My CPU is a AMD Phenom 9600 2.3GHz, and the Fan just has random numbers on it, don't know at all which Brand or any other Details.

I noticed that the Fan RPM Number goes up very much at Boot, it "normally" stays at 2300RPM, (isn't this too much as well?) and sometimes it reaches even 11200RPM.

I tried connecting a second Fan, that one stays at around 700-800RPM, but once I disconnect the Main Fan for some seconds this one (meaning the second Fan) goes up to 11200RPM either.

So yeah, does anyone know what causes this and what to do about it? I tried the SpeedFan Program on Windows, but it had no effect at all.

Oh yeah I'm sorry for my "pretty bad" English, I'm from Germany :)
[Off-topic] CeBits:
That's probably a faulty reading. There is no chance (and I mean literally, physical chance) for a DC fan to spin at 11k rpm. Except for industrial fans maybe. Is it too loud? If not you have a faulty tachometer sensor on your mainboard.

On the other topic,

Desktop

Asus H110

i5 6600 (non K)

HD 7870 2GB Gigaherz edition

16GB ram

250 gb SSD + 1TB HDD

24" Benq IPS LCD

does to job

Laptop

Dell Latitude 5480

i7 4600U

16GB ram

250GB SSD + 1TB HDD

GTX 720m

15.6" Full HD

Server

Gigabyte ga990xa-ud3

Phenom II x4 910

32GB ram

GT 210 gpu

6x3 TB WD REd's

All on 100/100 megabit internet.
[Off-topic] Tisenoiazei100:
My Old, still miss PC specs:

Name: Amstrad CPC 6128

CPU: Generic Z80A 3.1Mhz

RAM: 128kbytes

OS: Locomotive BASIC and CP/M

HDD: None

Floppy: Proprietary 128kb driver and a not owned cassete loader

Screen: Bulky Amstrad One

An app you can run on it

10 PRINT "CPC 6128"
20 INPUT A
30 PRINT A
40 GOTO 30
[Off-topic] swerff:
I love terminals and consoles that color.

I profile all my windows and putty like that.

Or medium orange over black...

Sent from my pme with LineageOS
[Off-topic] HidingNemo420:
What Linux Distro to use?

I have tried using Linux Mint Cinnamon 18.3 Sylvia in my laptop and I am having problems with it.

I'm thinking of trying Deepin OS, but I hope anyone could give some opinions or feedbacks regarding Deepin OS or any other Linux Distro.

My preferences are stability, ease of use, beautiful looking UI and security.

I would just be browsing, watching videos and listening good quality music (.flac files) or at least a clear quality music even if at max volume in VLC Media Player like on Windows 10.

I'm not much of a gamer nor a Steam user, but if I would play a game in my laptop, it would probably be Rules of Survival.
[Off-topic] eurodiesel:
You can try Manjaro. It's simple and easy to use, and is well documented as it is based on Arch linux.

You can also try Ubuntu Mate, also a beautiful distro.

Peppermint is great too, I'm sure you'll like it.

I personally use Linux Mint Sylvia in tandem with Windows 7 and had no issues with them. Most Linux distros will behave same in terms of gaming (afaik) but I don't game either so I might be wrong.
[Off-topic] ifiht:
Since you're on XDA, assuming that you want to participate in Android projects - which means using Ubuntu or a derivative for. the least hassle. Here's a good map that lists all that in detail: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Linux_Distribution_Timeline.svg

Personally I went with Mint like yourself and managed to make it work. Have tried Ubuntu, Suse, Arch but always come back to Mint, just too much hassle getting others the way I want them. And it's pretty damn close to Ubuntu so you don't need many mods to compile AOSP :cool:
[Off-topic] Logix:
mint cinnamon rocks whats ur problems with it?
[Off-topic] MisterRee:
Currently using Mint off and on, didn't care for many of the work environments except KDE. Ubuntu and the other kept piling on updates and soon enough my system became "bulky" although to that end it might've been my fault. I only chose to use linux as a gateway into another operating system.
[Off-topic] abooooood:
Need help buying laptop

So guys I have two options to choose between

1st :

Core I5 7th generation

Video card : 2 GB

2nd:

Core I5 8th generation

Video card : 4 GB

Both 8GB RAM

and both exact same other specs

So my question is :

Is 1st laptop enough for daily usage without lag and for gaming ?

Because the difference in price is not little in my country
[Off-topic] karandpr:
Depends on which laptop has SSD and heat flow. Hard disks are the biggest bottleneck in laptops. Followed by heat.

Buy a cheaper laptop. Slap a SSD. It should perform fine.

Though I still prefer desktop over laptop for coding and CPU heavy tasks.
[Off-topic] iNemesisX1:
Get i5 8th generation.

You will see a lot more models with the i5–8G in a relatively shorter time.
[Off-topic] eurodiesel:
Also depends on the brand. For example, Dell and HP make computers that last really long (at least most of them). Acer is pure crap no matter what spec is it. No idea about other OEMs.

While the cheap one is fine for daily usage, you'd better leave gaming for a custom build desktop instead of a laptop.

In general, I agree with [MENTION=3690061]karandpr[/MENTION]
[Off-topic] Ibuprophen:
Just a suggestion...

The following area of the forum may be helpful for what you are looking for...

https://xdaforums.com/pc-hardware

https://xdaforums.com/pc-hardware/pc-hardware-general

... also, the following thread may be helpful as well.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1765837

Good Luck!

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[Off-topic] abooooood:
Thank you all for helping

I actually bought the 2nd one(ASUS)

It's actually pretty good for gaming

I tried Need for speed payback (on fancy graphics)

And it did very well

Only one thing (but I knew it would happen )

It overheats AF

Its really scary

I spend just one hour on it and it become hot as hell

But I can go with that for meanwhile ?
[Off-topic] eurodiesel:
it overheats bcoz it's a laptop, what else did you expect?

don't make it heat much - you can damage internal components, otherwise this laptop looks like it's going to last for a decade (in terms of specs).
[Off-topic] idroj07:
•Best pc option performance/power consumption/space•

Hi. I'm seeking for a PC to use in a caravan with solar panels.

I suppose gaming laptops are the best option, but the price and the useful life are the main disadvantages. I saw the Ryzen 5 2400GE and the gtx 1060 Q-Max witch both are low consumption.

Do you think there are a PC set up with similar energy consumption than laptops? (The problem with desktop PC is the space) Thx.

Enviado desde mi MI 5s mediante Tapatalk
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
Go to pcpartpicker.com, they have a forum/Q&A section there, ask for system suggestions there, they are pretty knowledgable of available options.
[Off-topic] runninghamster:
Help with buying new laptop

Hey guys! Gonna keep it simple.

Was thinking of buying a new laptop, and I live in Australia, so they cost quite a lot here. Not looking for anything that goes over 1000 USD or 1500 AUD.

I'm stuck deciding between the Acer Swift 3 (i5 8250U , 256GB, MX 150 ) and the Asus Zenbook UX331 ( i5 8250U, 256GB, MX 150 ) .

For reference, I'm looking for a thin and light laptop for school that can handle some light games. I'd also appreciate a long battery life.

Thanks!
[Off-topic] Owenboy89:
Msi U180

Hi.

I know XDA is for mostly phones but I am having a problem with a Notebook and everyone here is always good so I thought it might be worth an ask.....also it's google related so you can say it's similar.

I am trying to install crome to a msi u180 with a Intel atom N2600 processor (32bit) and 2GB of Ram.

Everything is going well till I boot it from the usb, all I seem to be getting is a white screen with cloud ready on it and it can stay there for hours.

Does anyone have any idea how this could be solved. I have read somewhere that you need Wi-Fi and I am wondering if that the prob....not too sure how to get my Wi-Fi to power on while in the boot loader.

A lot of people ask what usb drive are been used.....i am using a SanDisk cruiser 16gb (something like that)

Someone help
[Off-topic] androidbadboy:
Hi

I want to buy an SSD for Linux OS.

The choices are:

Samsung SSD EVO 850 ?(dunno yet) GB

or

Samsung SSD EVO 860 ?(dunno yet) GB

Samsung in marketing materials about EVO 860 mentioned something that this series is "more Linux ready".

Do You think it's true or just a marketing bull...

Which one shall I buy in Your opinion

BTW 860 EVO is 3D-VNAND TLC labeled as MLC. So watch out!

Samsung puts real MLC only in PRO versions.
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
860 Pro

But honestly, either one is good, not enough difference to bother over. There isn't much to improve when it comes to storage devices, other than access timing and read/write speeds, the rest is just details that would never apply to the average user or the average system. I don't know what they mean by "more linux ready", as far as I know, linux works well with any hardware unless the hardware is just so old that it is no longer supported, but it has to be really old and outdated hardware for that to be an issue. Hardware that old isn't valid for today's tech anyway so that doesn't matter much, unless you are using dinosaur equipment and long outdated operating systems.
[Off-topic] androidbadboy:
Thank You but please tell my did You tell me to buy 860 Pro when I with all respect to You presented the choice of non Pro devices on SATA3?
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
I only suggested pro because you made a point about TLC and MLC as if to say that you'd prefer MLC, hence, the suggestion of 860 Pro because 860 is an improvement vs 850 and you'd get MLC instead of TLC.

But non pro would be just as good in my opinion, there is no real world usage difference that you'd ever notice as a user.
[Off-topic] androidbadboy:
Different topic now:

What motherboard chipset from Intel 300 series can I / should I use with Intel Core i5-8400 ?

CPU base frequency is 2.80 GHz

Max Turbo frequency is 4.00 GHz

Number of physical cores is 6.

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is not supported by this CPU so the number of threads is 6.

Internal processor graphics is Intel® UHD Graphics 630.

There's no need of using external GFX card because that computer is not for a person who does gaming.

Overclocking if possible might be in use but I'm not sure. I think rather there will be no need for it.

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Ohhh in that case thanks and sorry for miscommunication.
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
I recommend that you go to pcpartpicker .com, create an account there, then start a new parts list. Start the list by choosing the CPU you want(i5-8400), add it to the list, then the next thing on the list to choose is the motherboard, click the motherboard option on your list, make sure that compatibility filter is enabled, it will only list the available motherboards that will work with your CPU. You can narrow the list of motherboards by opening the "filters" option, then choosing the parameters you want.

Then you can look at the list of available boards and choose the appropriate hardware support/chipset/price to fit your needs. Then you can continue putting your parts list together for whatever you need to make your whole system what you want. Using compatibility feature and the filters will make choosing the correct parts an easy task and it gives you an idea of the total cost for whatever you want.

If you have questions about certain parts or hardware support/features, they have a forum there with knowledgeable members that can help you understand what works best and what doesn't.
[Off-topic] androidbadboy:
Thanks for the link

I'm building that PC for my friend who is stuyding IT, he will need a PC for Virtual Machines (1 or 2 max at the sam time but most of the time only 1). Do You think that platform is good? Cause he also wants to have this computer to be from the newest parts on the market with the newest features like NMVe 1.3 disks support.
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
If the machine will be primarily used for VM, all that would really matter is the number of cores, amount of RAM(RAM speeds don't really matter that much) and read/write speeds. Just about any motherboard that supports the chosen CPU that has 16GB of RAM or more and has at least 2 500GB or more ssd in a RAID setup to increase read/write speeds would work. Other than that, it's just a matter of what other features you may or may not want the motherboard/system to support.
[Off-topic] androidbadboy:
I've heard somewhere that Xeon processors are better for VM but aren't they more expensive and aren't they using an expensive motherboard and isn't that combination limited from some features like internal CPU GFX or other....

Or maybe there is a Xeon CPU affordable but I just didnt see one (I was never looking for that).

Ryzen+ CPUs would be nice but they have combability issues with Linux so that is a disqualification.
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
Xeon processors are generally seen as good for office workstations and servers, not personal computers.

Though, I do have some PC's with LGA775 motherboards that have had a BIOS and hardware modification to allow using LGA771 Xeon processors in the LGA775 motherboards, it that was only to get the better speed/cores and the lower power draw of the Xeon processors compared to the older LGA775 processors.
[Off-topic] androidbadboy:
LGA775 is that an old socket?

Seriously dude I think that Xeon might be better for my Friend.
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
Yes it's an old socket. The hardware itself wasn't my point, my point was that Xeon are usually serve better when used in workstations and servers, that is what they were designed for. It will work in a personal computer with no issues but there isn't much to gain by doing so.

Use the Xeon since it seems to be your personal choice, I don't see why you even asked since you're so set on Xeon.
[Off-topic] androidbadboy:
I m not set on Xeon but I would like to know if Xeon would be better for my friends PC. Xeon I have in mind uses the same socket as Core i5 mention in the first topic
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
I think you would be better off asking this in the forum at pcpartpicker, the members there are much more knowledgeable and would give better answers. Answering questions like this is what they do because they have more in depth experience with the differences in the hardware.
[Off-topic] androidbadboy:
Thanks but too bad there is so little people in this section who can help me
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
That's because this website deals mainly with Android software, not computers. To give you a comparison, coming here to ask technical PC questions is like going to the auto parts store with technical mechanical questions, sure, the parts people are familiar with the products but all they do is sell them, they are not actual mechanics, they might know "something" about it, but they are not experts.
[Off-topic] androidbadboy:
You are right mate!
[Off-topic] Droidriven:
I frequently tinker with, build, modify and program PC's of all types, but I'm no expert when it comes to all the hardware options. I don't try to keep up with it all, I only research what I need when I need it, based on the purpose the machine is being built for and pricing.
[Off-topic] artosian:
I myself worked with lots of them like OpenSuse, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, ... in years.

If you want to know the truth these days they are so close to each other. But well they are pre configured in different ways for different purposes. I mean you can select one of those LTS ones and shape that as you like. Ubuntu MATE 18.04 can be a good one as it's a stable version. Even you can go with minimal mode installation and then install what you want like VLC and etc on it. This way you can enjoy it more and do it in your style.

Have a good linuxing ;)
[Off-topic] easyrider77:
Laptop I have is an Acer aspire v5, Nvidia 950m gtx 2gb ddr3, intel video (not sure spec wise, it just runs the desktop stuff), 16gb ram, 1tb Samsung SSD (about 6mo old), 15" screen and is according to the receipt I looked at last night I bought 6/2016, and is not 10/2018, so roughly 2.5 years old.

So my issue I just recently came across is when I run anything game related, which uses the Nvidia card after anywhere from 2min to 30min I get a black screen, some weird clicking or screeching thru the speakers, and after couple mins of that the laptop shuts down.

Everything on the desktop side that uses the intel video is fine, videos, browsing, etc, no issues for hours, this only happens with Nvidia.

I decided to drain the battery and charge it back up thinking maybe the battery was some how to blame, do I did that and got a whopping 3 hours max on the battery, so the battery definitely needs to be replaced.

This all happened plugged in to the wall, and I normally keep it plugged in as apposed to using the battery. It's never really had a good long charge since even new, snot 4-5 hours max when it was new.

Also I have recently formatted, and still experience the same issue.

So my question after all this, can a battery interfere like that if it's faulty or not holding a good charge anymore and will removing the battery and running directly off the wall charger do any good?

I hope it's not the video card, and I've never seen a video card just go out in an instant like it seems to have been acting like.

I'm going to take out the battery to test tomorrow, but I thought of ask here and get some feedback.
[Off-topic] louforgiveno:
I'd try different video card drivers....could be you're using a beta version which could be buggy.....Also get some compressed air and ensure the vents are lint/dust free.

The problem sounds like heat related or drivers imo.

Sent from my God Mode 8

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An i5 should suffice.....i ran a xeon setup in the past for an audio/gaming pc and it was just meh.... my 2 cents, but i'd say i5

Sent from my God Mode 8
[Off-topic] androidbadboy:
Thanks for the advice, but if I put in a I7 or i3 will I notice anything in VM?

BTW GM8 means Samsung 8? And one most important thing : Dude please don't mock GOD, seriously!
[Off-topic] louforgiveno:
I personally would stay away from i3...that said, it wouldn't be a night and day difference i5-i7 (i assume i3 as well)

However with an i7 for instance you could process a video in background (or any intensive operation) and retain your performance in VM....ymmv ...not all i7's i5's and i3's are the same, as you will see different range of prices within each series.

To your last comment, maybe google "god mode" and you'll see the root of the term i use in my signature...

Sent from my God Mode 8

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