Calling on you gamers

[Tuxstir]

Good old ssh is a big plus I'll admit. WD has its own encrypted file system with a windows explorer overlay. It is a bit wonky. Slower. But still easily accessible. I'm not overly concerned about user rights and encryption even on the server end. The data isn't exactly sensitive. Moving copying and updating is definitely slower over lan. Sure. A dedicated workstation would certainly handle this much quicker.

 

But these days any new content I download goes to the nas by default. No matter where I get it from. And that's like one or 2 things a week. Plex scans the nas daily and pulls data pretty accurately from online databases. Usually I would que up some stuff and forget about it. Then when ever I kick back with the xbox or what ever it would recommend newly added titles. I like that. I'm still using the free service of Plex though. So I miss out on stuff like recommended titles, new episode notifications, trailer viewing and so on. I'm not the type to typically keep up to date with particular stuff unless I really, really like it. If something looks interesting. And a complete season is available. I'd probably que it up. But if something new is 3 episode in I don't bother. Too much trouble keeping up.

 

Some exceptions. Now I'm not going to deny being a dirty little pirate when the mood strikes. But I tend avoid torrents for security reasons these days. If something is on Hulu, Amazon or HBO and I really want it. I'll ask around first. But if its fresh content its generally safer. An episode drops and seeds pop up quickly I generally find to be safe. Some of the local invite only wug groups do regular updates on tons of stuff. Especially if its popular. There's also discord groups with links to big ftp libraries.

 

OK so you basically hunt and search for new content?

 

My system is a bit more set, leave and forget. By using Radarr ( Movies) and Sonarr (Series), programme movies or series to look for,

When a new episode Airs, it will auto find that episode and download, rename and move to the correct drive and folder. 

So I very seldom go a day beyond when a episode airs, to when my library gets updated

 

Edit: Grammar and getting it read better and make more sense.

Edited October 1, 2020 by TuxStir

[bmw1za]

Just received mail that Loot has shipped the Corsair PSU, and the Corsair 4000D Airflow case was delivered today. So I guess I am building PC this weekend.

 

Post pics dude ... 

 

sidenote :  guys if you upgrading your pc's(Complete or components with 1080 or better ) , please give me option on your previous monsters, need a gaming pc for my son , i am on whatsapp 0829266045

[Wil6]

Mine was an RM750... probably one too many load shedding issues over the years. 

That sucks. Got a super deal on a RM1000i the other day on Facebook Market Place. Only R1500 and working perfectly

[popcorn_skollie]

OK so you basically hunt and search for new content?

 

my system is a bit more set leave and forget. using Radarr ( Movies) and Sonarr (Series) and what movies or series i want, and when a new episode is available, it will auto find and download rename and move to the correct drive and folder.   so i very seldom go a day beyond when a episode airs to have my library updated

 

Thanks for the tip. Never knew about their automated functionality. I'll check it out.

[popcorn_skollie]

Just received mail that Loot has shipped the Corsair PSU, and the Corsair 4000D Airflow case was delivered today. So I guess I am building PC this weekend.

 

Lekker. I see the 4000d is a popular choice. Post some picks of the build when you're done.

[popcorn_skollie]

Post pics dude ... 

 

sidenote :  guys if you upgrading your pc's(Complete or components with 1080 or better ) , please give me option on your previous monsters, need a gaming pc for my son , i am on whatsapp 0829266045

 

Check on Carbonite. I suggest you wait a month though. Let the new stuff drop. Retail prices on previous gen will definitely come down and many early adopters will flog their stuff to fund new purchases. 

[The Bull Shark]

Lekker. I see the 4000d is a popular choice. Post some picks of the build when you're done.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Build done. I could not find the RGB fans I wanted in stock, so the stock case fans will have to do for now. Also used my son's old GTX 960 for now. Will get a RTX 3070 when the prices normalise.

 

And that damn 8 pin CPU cable that is just too short. I hate it when manufacturers don't check that their cables will reach with the PSU in both orientations. I prefer the fan on the top so that it extracts the air from the case, as well as the fact that here in Strand we have lots of dust, especially in summer, so I do not like it when fans pull in air from the bottom.

[WrightJnr]

 

My latest build, not full gaming rig but total Zwift overkill.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

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Build done. I could not find the RGB fans I wanted in stock, so the stock case fans will have to do for now. Also used my son's old GTX 960 for now. Will get a RTX 3070 when the prices normalise.

 

And that damn 8 pin CPU cable that is just too short. I hate it when manufacturers don't check that their cables will reach with the PSU in both orientations. I prefer the fan on the top so that it extracts the air from the case, as well as the fact that here in Strand we have lots of dust, especially in summer, so I do not like it when fans pull in air from the bottom.

Ooh! Very clean! I must admit I am thinking of going to air cooling rather than am AIO for my upgrade. When.

[WrightJnr]

Build done. I could not find the RGB fans I wanted in stock, so the stock case fans will have to do for now. Also used my son's old GTX 960 for now. Will get a RTX 3070 when the prices normalise.

 

And that damn 8 pin CPU cable that is just too short. I hate it when manufacturers don't check that their cables will reach with the PSU in both orientations. I prefer the fan on the top so that it extracts the air from the case, as well as the fact that here in Strand we have lots of dust, especially in summer, so I do not like it when fans pull in air from the bottom.

Can’t see any m.2 drives or other SSD’s ? What you doing for storage?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Can’t see any m.2 drives or other SSD’s ? What you doing for storage?

They're probably under the m.2 shrouds. Those long grey ones

[Cois]

And that damn 8 pin CPU cable that is just too short. I hate it when manufacturers don't check that their cables will reach with the PSU in both orientations. I prefer the fan on the top so that it extracts the air from the case, as well as the fact that here in Strand we have lots of dust, especially in summer, so I do not like it when fans pull in air from the bottom.

I ordered a set of extension cables for my InWin Case, but only reason was because I wanted white cables.

 

COOCAT CC-04 Custom Mod Sleeved PSU Cable, Braided 18AWG ATX EPS PCI-E Extension Cable Kit with Combs for CPU GPU Modular Power Supply Unit, 30CM (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085Y2RHG7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JReEFbF3BCG0D

I think I have one set left, but the white might be out of place

[The Bull Shark]

Can’t see any m.2 drives or other SSD’s ? What you doing for storage?

 

 There is one M.2 PCI Gen 4 SSD under the first piece of aluminium on the mobo. A Sabrent ITB.

 

https://www.wootware.co.za/sabrent-sb-rocket-nvme4-1tb-rocket-1tb-m-2-2280-nvme-pci-e-4-0-solid-state-drive.html

Edited October 3, 2020 by Moridin

[WrightJnr]

They're probably under the m.2 shrouds. Those long grey ones

On the boards I’ve used the shrouds are removed when slotting in a drive and cannot be reinstalled. But yes, that could be the case here, cheers!!

[WrightJnr]

Question:

 

I see everyone installs the GPU in first slot, which I understand if that’s the only x16 slot. But when there are 2 x16 slots why are people still using the slot closest to CPU and all other heat sources?

[Cois]

Question:

 

I see everyone installs the GPU in first slot, which I understand if that’s the only x16 slot. But when there are 2 x16 slots why are people still using the slot closest to CPU and all other heat sources?

Guess it all comes down to habit, bit think a lot of people do not read their manuals and will not know they have 2 or 3 x16 slots...

To be honest, I do not know if my board has 2/3 x16 slots...

 

Okay, checked I have one x16 slot and 2 x8 slots

 

Oh and this:

Edited October 3, 2020 by Cois