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65 year old retired Unix sysadmin here. Want to buy one last computer which won't suck in 2020. I know it isn't the best cpu/gpu and I will have to get more ram and external storage. But that 27" retina is the big draw. I'm old. My eyes are old. Can I do better for $1800?


Processor

3.3GHz quad‑core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz)
Memory

8GB (two 4GB) of 1867MHz DDR3 memory; four SO-DIMM slots, user accessible
Storage

2TB Fusion Drive1
Graphics

AMD Radeon R9 M395 graphics processor with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
Video Support and Camera

FaceTime HD camera

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to two 4096-by-2160 external displays or one 5120-by-2880 dual-cable external display

Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
Input/Output

Headphone port

SDXC card slot

Four USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps, compatible with USB 2)

Two Thunderbolt 2 ports (up to 20 Gbps)

Mini DisplayPort output with support for HDMI, DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)

10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Kensington lock slot
Audio

Stereo speakers

Dual microphones

Headphone port

Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)

Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
Wireless

802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible; Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Size and weight

Height: 20.3 inches (51.6 cm)

Width: 25.6 inches (65.0 cm)

Depth: 8 inches (20.3 cm) with stand

Weight: 21 pounds (9.54 kg)4

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I'm not looking for something fancy. Just want a desk with adjustable height that is comfy for sitting at and has enough room for my PC and two 1440p monitors.

Preferably under 500 CAD, or at the very least under 1000 CAD.

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How long till we get proper human augumentation?

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>CPU idle temp is mid 50's
>dismantle stock cooler
>apply canned air liberally
>re-do thermal paste
>CPU idle temp now in mid to high 40's
>mfw

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is this browser a meme? if so, what android browser will respect my freedoms

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Got a few issues I'm stuck on at work, wondering if I could get some advice about any and all of the them.

I'm trying to setup Tiltbrush to run in MR mode. I have the green screen setup, lighting is good, keying works fine. But I'm using a BLackmagic Shuttle Intensity along with a sony handycam for the video layer and it's been a nightmare getting either to play nice with each other or the MR configurators I've been trying to map the room with.

One configurator shows the Shuttle USB 3.0 but the camera isn't feeding an image I can see. It suggests Xsplit as an alternative but I can't get a feed out of that either. Yet when I go into blackmagic's media display, it shows the camera's feed fine. I'm matching the fps and resolution on every level so that isn't the issue.

I dunno, specific advice about any of this hardware or general advice for setting up MR would be appreciated. Anything ya got.

I also have a gopro hero 5 to use but that seems less suited to the purpose and have had similar luck getting it to work consistently.

I'm using a VIVE in this case btw.

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OpenBSD developer just submitted the patch. We did it boys, we are elite now!

https://marc.info/?l=openbsd-tech&m=149902196520920&w=2

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>programming penguin

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>Only OS to be built by god
>Is the third temple
>Used by 10,000,000,000 angels
>According to the CIA and NSA leaks, its the most secure OS of all time

Explain.

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HAHAH HEY /G/ CAN YOU FIGURE THIS ONE OUT?

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If you want help:
>Assemble your parts list
https://pcpartpicker.com/
>State the budget for your build (and country if not the USA)
>List games/software you use often, as well as your monitor resolution + refresh rate
>Clarify your goal for build improvements: lower price or improved specs?
How to assemble a PC, select components & more (kind of outdated)
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php?title=Build_a_PC

CPUs:
No i5 unless discounted
>G4560/G4600 - Budget builds (<$500)
>R5 1400 - Cheapest quad core you can get (Ryzen 3 soon)
>R5 1500x - Good but up to 1600 if you can
>R5 1600 - Best value for higher fps gaming / mixed usage; 1600x if you want higher stock clocks
>i7 7700k - 144hz only
>R7/Used Xeon/Threadripper - Compute/Multitask/VM/mixed use; Not for just gaming

GPUs:
Coin miners have driven price up and stock down, waiting to buy a GPU might be wiser
>Integrated CPU Graphics - Desktop stuff and very light games
>GTX 1050(Ti) - Lower end budget cards, drop settings on newer games, RX560 beaten by both
>RX570 - 1080p@60~hz maxed, running most maxed older games at 100~Hz
>RX580 and GTX1060 6GB - 1080p@80hz maxed, 1440p@60hz at lower settings; RX580 better in newer games
>GTX 1070 - 1080p@130hz /1440p@60hz at high
>GTX 1080 - 1080p@144hz / 1440p@60hz maxed, 4k@60hz in a few games; Probably the highest end card you need for 1080p/1440p
>GTX 1080Ti - 1440p@144hz and 4k@60hz maxed/high in many games

RAM:
>Check your Mobo QVL before buying any RAM
>Ryzen CPUs benefits a lot from high speed RAM

General:
ALWAYS LOOK AT PRODUCT REVIEWS!
Always consider an SSD. Try buying a large SSD for what you'd pay for your SSD+HDD combined, and add a HDD later
NVMe SSDs aren't for a faster OS boot, they're for productivity/scratch disk/VMs. NVMe and M.2 are not the same thing, M.2 is a form factor.
The Ryzen lineup comes with surprisingly good stock coolers. consider using them over any <$30 cooler.

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Why are all Android emulators for PC utter shit?

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Utility knife thread

Looking to buy a new knife for work, but can't find any with a safety guard, which i need because its useful for cutting tape on boxes i dont want to risk cutting too deeply. Does /g/ have any recommendations? Also work knife general. Only post daily use working knives, no flashy edgelord stuff

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What's the best linux distro for a raspberry pi?