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Recommend passively cooled (probably ASUS) 1151 motherboard?

I was set on the ASUS TUF Sabretooth Mark 1, but then it looks like it has a fan on it. I definitely want a passively cooled mobo if possible. It's for a build that will likely run 24/7, mostly for gaming and entertainment, trying to be as quiet as possible, with a 6700K. I may overclock as...
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- Jul 18, 2016
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Motherboards
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Recommend me a data-crunching computer build?

Thanks for the replies everyone, especially strategyfreak. This is all really helpful info. I'll let you know what we go with. Thanks again!
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- Post #10
- Jul 15, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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What CPU (and mobo) to get for new build for data crunching?

I don't know which version he has, actually. But I think he wants it it to be based out of a single computer, because it will also be used for other things at home. I'm assuming then it's the non-networked version. Sorry about cross-posting! I was thinking I'd get different information (was...
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- Post #8
- Jul 10, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Recommend me a data-crunching computer build?

Ah, I see, I think you're right. But regardless of the name being 7 years old, the software's most recent version is from December 2015, and it looks like it would benefit from more cores, doesn't it? And why don't we assume it can't really utilize a video card for processing at this point, even...
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- Jul 10, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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What CPU (and mobo) to get for new build for data crunching?

His total budget is probably $2200-2500. If spending a little more would bring significant performance, he'd probably do it.
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- Post #6
- Jul 9, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Recommend me a data-crunching computer build?

Hey Ken, thanks for the response. In that case, maybe I'll nix the overclocking idea. I think accuracy would definitely be more important for him. It looks to me like the most recent release of Gaussian is Dec 14 2015, from the release notes on their website (it looks like the "9" in...
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- Jul 9, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommend me a data-crunching computer build?

I need to build a computer that will primarily be used for data analysis (so I assume multi-core, possibly multi-CPU?). Specifically, it will be using the program Gaussian (a chemistry analysis program), which does huge calculations for very long times... I've never built a computer like this...
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- Jul 9, 2016
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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What CPU (and mobo) to get for new build for data crunching?

Hey guys, thanks for the suggestions. I should have clarified - the budget for the CPU alone is $300-1000. He's got plenty of cash for the rest of the system, but didn't want to go over $300-1000 just for the CPU. Is there a better Xeon processor (or pair) to get, in that case?
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- Post #4
- Jul 9, 2016
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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What CPU (and mobo) to get for new build for data crunching?

I'm going to be building a computer for a family member who wants to use it for software that has capability to utilize multiple cores (and CPUs) for data crunching (the program is Gaussian, an analytic chemistry program). So it will be running processor-intensive data analysis for long periods...
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- Jul 9, 2016
- Replies: 9
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Help - explorer.exe eating memory and CPU

Thanks guys. When I tried to end the process, it just wouldn't respond. I downloaded Malwarebytes, and it found 2 different trojans. It seems to have resolved the problem. I'm going to go change all my passwords. Thank you!
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- Nov 22, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help - explorer.exe eating memory and CPU

Noticed the family computer lagging over the last couple days. Checked task manager today and it shows explorer.exe is using a ton of memory, and often a lot of CPU. I've tried: restarting, checking for Windows updates, running Norton full-scan, TSSDkiller. Everything seems fine. After...
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- Nov 22, 2014
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recs for *quiet* GTX 770 or equivalent...?

Thanks guys for all the feedback. I ended up going with the Gigabyte. I would have chosen the Asus but for the lesser VRAM (no 4 GB available). I couldn't find anyone to compare the EVGA to the others, and even though the ACX sounds good in theory I just don't know how it would be (and sites...
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- Aug 7, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Recs for *quiet* GTX 770 or equivalent...?

I'll be using it in a Fractal Design R4 with several Noctua 140 mm fans, so hopefully it will have enough airflow. The MSI does look promising. I think it's between that and the Gigabyte for me. My last card was a Gigabyte GTX 570 with the older version of the same cooling system, and it's...
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- Post #8
- Aug 6, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Recs for *quiet* GTX 770 or equivalent...?

I looked at that Asus, it got good reviews at HardOCP and others...if it just wasn't 2 GB, I would probably have gone with it.
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- Aug 6, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Recs for *quiet* GTX 770 or equivalent...?

That does look nice...one of the reviews on Newegg (for what those are worth) mentions it's a little loud while playing games. Is the rest of your set-up pretty quiet? Does it rev up much under basic tasks or while gaming for you? Cards I'm looking at right now: EVGA ACX 770 4 GB - $510...
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- Post #3
- Aug 6, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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Recs for quiet GTX 770 or equivalent...?

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