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Is single thread performance of a CPU more important than overall performance for daily use (watching movie, browsing, etc)?

Modern retail processors are all multi-cored, so my question suppose a multi-core CPU. Since many tasks are hard or even impossible to be executed in parallelism, I wonder in daily use like watching movie, word processing and browsing (except some…
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Deep Learning workstation advice

I am using Keras with Theano backend. Until now I have used AWS EC2 GPU instances for train my keras network. As my experiments become larger, my network trains became longer and my bills became bigger. I calculated that good workstation would be a…
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What 2-in-1 is suited for high level graphic designers?

I'm running into issues with my current laptop (an old Macbook Pro Retina) while trying to screen record graphic design tutorials so its time for an upgrade. I don't do much video work beyond the screen recording but might want to and even Photoshop…
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big brand PCI graphics card win 10 compatible?

Do you know of any big brand graphics card that is PCI and win 10 compatible, so with DirectX 9 or later and WDDM 1.0 driver? It's for an old computer with an AGP 3.3v slot, and a PCI slot. I'm looking for a PCI card rather than an AGP 3.3v one, as…
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Yubi Key recommendations for my needs?

Essentially, I'm looking to purchase a Yubi Key as I would like to limit the number of times I have to enter my password at home and at work. I also want to set up some applications which two factor authentication and sometimes do not carry my phone…
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Computer that comes and runs with Free/Libre software only

I want to buy a computer (new/unused, ideally off-the-shelf) that contains absolutely no proprietary software by default, and can be used without installing proprietary software (it’s fine if non-essential things are not supported). Device It…
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Nano Wi-Fi access point

I'm looking for the smallest Wi-Fi AP (access point) supporting either b, g or n. So I'm expect to be nano/pocket size (either on battery, charge USB or being USB stick it-self). With or without support for external antenna. Price doesn't…
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CD-RW IDE to USB SATA PCIe interface

I am interested to internally integrate a CD-RW IDE unit (Plextor Plexwriter Premium 2) using the existing mainboard interface USB 3, Sata 3, PCIe mostly in burning CD's with AMQR not in ripping. As far as I've read, using an IDE converter can be a…
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Heavy, Wired Gaming Mouse

I want a heavy, wired gaming mice. It need the following requirements: Must be wired Must be heavy (120g - 150g), having removable weights would be great Must have at least 2 programmable buttons on the side Must cost no more than CAD$90 Must be…
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How does the performance of current i7 CPU's compare to i7 920?

I built a desktop computer probably about 8 years ago when the first series of i7 processors (i7 920) were released. I pulled this out of my dusty cupboard yesterday where it has sat unused for about 4 years. I am interested in possibly building a…
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Microfiche-based solution for document storage

As a local government, we generate lots of paper documents and currently are experiencing issues typical with storing them in paper form. There are parts to this: 1. Millions of OLD documents going back decades that need to be scanned and 2. The…
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Best case for z170A M7 and Corsair Hydro H100i V2

I'm currently search for a new custom PC and one of the hardest part to me is to choose what case should i go to. I'm looking for a case that can fit perfectly the motherboard MSI Z170A M7 and the cpu cooler Corsair H100i V2 and the requirements…
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Successor for Cherry G80-3000LQCDE-2 keyboard?

I wanted to buy a second Cherry G80-3000LQCDE-2 keyboard for the workplace because I have been very comfortable using it at home for years. However I noticed that it is not available any more, at least in Germany. Can someone shed light on why it…
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What do I need to look at to when getting a wifi adaptor to get my ubuntu desktop on wifi?

I have a ubuntu desktop that has always connected to the network via ethernet. It's simple - eth0 is there in ifconfig, I run dhclient eth0, and I'm good to go. It's been this way for ages. Due to wiring constraints, I need to switch over to using…
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Looking for a convertible laptop with some requirements that aren't that typical of a convertible

I'm looking for a laptop. I plan on using it for watching videos and possibly some graphical design. This is why I'd like it to be a convertible. It's pretty inconvenient to do those things with a big keyboard in your way. Also, I need a minimum…
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