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Headphones: 3.5mm, Bluetooth or Lightning-connected?

It's the second time I read a praise or speculation about how Lightning-connected headphones will improve "audiophile" experience, this time in English: Apple's Lightning connector — standard across modern iPods, iPhones, and iPads — could be the…
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Quiet 140 mm (black case + white propeller) case fans

I'm looking for two kind of fans which I will mount in Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX (white). I'm looking for quitest fans meeting following requirements: First one (back out fan): - 140mm - black case - white proppeler - cold white led light -…
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Choosing source of light in case. LED stripes or cold cathodes?

I ordered a new case for my ITX build it's Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX (white). I want to light it with cold white light but I have to choose a source of light. I have two favourites (both powered by PSU): Cold Cathode (Revoltec) - one 300 mm at the…
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Embedded System with PWM support

I need a Raspberry Pi sized (can be smaller or a bit larger) embedded computer that can output PWM signal natively. The Raspberry Pi can output PWM signals, but only with a maximum resolution of 0.1mS. For my purposes I need one with a resolution…
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Which BLE transmitter should I use?

I'm making a BLE scanner to control locations of my devices. I have a scanner working and it is able to scan BLE devices, but I can't decide what I should buy (I need 150 of them). I just need simplicity and low power consumption. The only thing…
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Do I need to buy additional devices to make the best of SATA express?

The motherboard I am looking at is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130892, which supports SATAe. This is a new term to me. I've done some research and am only able to understand that SATAe can make the R/W of my SSD faster.…
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Motherboard: Which configurations really matter?

I'm seeking z170/LGA 1151 MBs for my i7 6700k CPU, and I am planning to buy 2X8GB DDR4 SDRAM. When I search it on newegg, the prices range from $50 to $200+. My questions are 1) what makes the differences? 2) Besides the compatibility with my CPU…
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SSD / HDD choice when write speed is slow - developer workstation and for games

SanDisk Internal SSD 120GB 2.5-Inch SDSSDA-120G-G25 costs Rs. 3600 (~$53) Sandisk SSD 128gb SATA 2.5, Z400s costs Rs. 3800 (~$56) SanDisk 128GB SDSSDP-128G-G25 cost Rs. 3900 (~$58) Samsung 850 EVO 120GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD…
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What CNC control board suits my needs?

I'm currently piecing together a shopping list to build an XY CNC (computer numerical control - basically computerized milling and production) machine. I'm looking at using this motor kit that provides NEMA 34 stepper motors with drivers. Where I…
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Graphics card choice?

My current system is: CPU: Intel Core i7 5820K. Motherboard: Asus X99-A with USB3.1. Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S. RAM: 16GB (4x4GB) Vengeance LPX. Power supply: 650W Corsair RMx. Storage: 250GB Samsung 850 EVO. Case: NZXT Noctis 450 Mid Tower. I am…
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RAM compatibility and recommendation

A few weeks ago, I asked a question for a graphics card recommendation, here What I'm planning to buy is: Processor: Intel i7 6700k, GPU: 2x (SLI) 980TI, Motherboard: ASUS Z170-A ATX Now I need to choose the RAM, and I'm kinda confused. I know…
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Small security enclosures

I work in a co-working space and keep a small NAS, a micro-PC, a router and a few other small components running on my desk. While it's a safe space I'd like to add a bit more anti-theft security. Because they're all small components I didn't want…
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How do I know if a headphone jack is OMTP or CTIA?

Say for example I have these headphones with microphone - https://www.amazon.com/2019-Stereo-Headphones-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B07TWB1R8B/ How do I know if the headphone jack is OMTP or CTIA? And which of the two standards is more common for the modern…
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Is the ASUS Radeon R9 390 STRIX 8Gb a product that would be advisable to buy?

I currently have a MSI R9 380 GAMING 4Gb card, and was wondering how it would compare to my current card? (E.G. performance to dollar wise) And if not what would be a viable alternative for around 300 dollars? Current PC: - GIGABYTE LGA 1150 INTEL…
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Reasonably priced Internet-controlled power outlet?

I have a peripheral (and occasionally a home server) that hangs and I have to power cycle them to get them to respond again. I know there are corporate-targeted power strips with the ability to turn outlets on/off over the Internet, but they are…
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