NCIX Tech Tips

In this episode, Linus answers the frequently asked question about how to properly configure the SSD + HDD setup.

ASUS sent us their ROG Swift PG258Q 240Hz Gaming Monitor, and that got us thinking - can the average gamer actually see that many frames per second?

Some people put their PCs to sleep to save energy, some people DISABLE sleep so they always have access, but what's the best solution for you?

So you want some more memory in your system. What do you need to know so you don't blow up your system? First off, don't buy explosives, buy RAM. That first tip is free. For the rest, watch the video.

A lot of people assume they need a sound card in their PC build, but the reality is a little more complex. What are you using your PC for? Would you be better suited using an external DAC/amp?

Time to put this one to bed. How many gigabytes of graphics memory (VRAM) do you REALLY need? Buy Graphics Cards: Canada: ncix.com/article/NMG.htm?search=graphics+card US: ncix.

Gaming on one monitor is fine, but gaming on 3 monitors is triple-fine. If you're going for maximum fine-ness, take gander at this here video. Keys was tired when he wrote this.

Computers, just like cars, bikes, and girlfriends, need regular maintenance in order to perform at their best.

This guy tried to build a PC without reading all the tips first - You won't BELIEVE what happens next! #3 is my favorite. Did that get you to click the video? Oh, you already clicked it.

So you wanna hook up your gaming PC to your big ol' living room TV. Should you? Depends. On what? No, I'm wearing Depends. They're a real lifesaver.

Ever wonder what positive and negative air pressure in your case means? Well, Anthony and Jack came up with a way to show you exactly what happens inside.

So you want to upgrade your computer, but you didn't build it yourself - you bought it already-assembled from WHO-knows-where! What things do you need to think about in order to get 'er done?

This is a real quick guide on our preferred method of installing Windows 8.1 from a USB flash drive.

This is how you tell if your harddrive is dead or on it's deathbed. Also Linus walks through what to avoid in order to prolong the life of your hard drive.

Let's face it, laptops just don't have the same cooling power as desktops, and if you don't believe that, you're a gosh-dang fool.

In this episode, Linus is going extreme to show you what the new affordable AMD Radeon HD 6870 graphics card from MSI can handle.

In this episode, Linus is on a mission to find out the best method to get internet connected to his new office. He'll be looking at powerline, wireless and conventional wired networking solutions.

Desktop PCs are easy enough to upgrade - check compatibility, buy the part, replace it in the machine.

Samsung was kind enough to give us 3 of their 4K monitors to play with and we wondered: would 4 Titan X GPUs be enough to power a triple 4K setup? So we found out.

Ever wondered how many FPS the human eye can see? We found an average gamer and put him in front of a 60Hz monitor and a 120Hz monitor to see if he could tell the difference in a blind taste test!

In this episode Linus is going to upgrade the cameraman's PC. He'll show the cameraman how to add an additional SSD to his PC and to upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows Vista. Enjoy ;)

This introduction to bitcoin explains what is a crypto-currency and what exatly is a bitcoin? Also touched on are the other major currencies such as litecoin, feathercoin, and dogecoin.

Intel's Compute Stick is a full Windows PC in a HDMI dongle. So how useful is a computer you can swing around on a lanyard? You tell me, I don't have any lanyards.

In this episode of NCIX Tech Tips Linus will walk you through the steps to diagnose your PC if it won't boot.

US: us.ncix.com/search/?categoryid=0&q=intel+ssd Included with the purchase of any Intel SSD is access to their fantastic data migration software utility.

G-Sync is an amazing evolution in monitor technology.

This is what you need in order to mine BitCoins or other crypto-currencies. This hardware guide tells you what you will need to buy to get started.

Seriously, WHAT are you typing on right now? Is that a piano keyboard? That's not even the right type of keyboard, man! You need to get yourself something proper.

NFC stands for Near Field Communications and if your smartphone is NFC enabled then you're in for a world of convenience at your disposal.

Today Linus talks about AMD vs Intel and how to determine which is right for you!