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General CG Discussion / Re: Green coloured Normal Maps and their usage?

« on: 2018-02-10, 15:24:53 »

Cheers. I can't find any info on how to use them as you describe. Just slot that into the reflection, glossiness, displacement, bump slot without any additional utility map between?

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General CG Discussion / Green coloured Normal Maps and their usage?

« on: 2018-02-10, 14:30:32 »

See attached.

One 'Normal' Normal Map and a green coloured one.

What's the RM in the name mean and what use would these have?

DL'd from here: https://gumroad.com/andrewalexart

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Hardware / Re: Upgrading to Snology DS1517+ (8GB RAM model) with 10GbE networking?

« on: 2018-02-01, 20:38:40 »

I've thought about it and decided to scrap the idea of 10GbE for now as I've only one workstation and the benifits far outway the cost.


So, I've got an existing 1TB 960Pro here (need 2TB) so might just get another and put them in RAID 0 and be done with it. Which will blow any other type setup out of the water.
And, use that as a work drive along with windows backup with file versioning enabled to do 15-min interval backups to the 1GbE connection to the NAS. And weekly backups to the external offsite device.


Doing those frequent backups won't bare the system down too much.


I just got to look at the performance gain for NVMe in RAID 0. But it'll far outway anything a 10GbE could do.

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Hardware / Re: Upgrading to Snology DS1517+ (8GB RAM model) with 10GbE networking?

« on: 2018-01-31, 19:10:04 »

With thunderbolt and the right raid config would it be better than a 10G setup.


I might just ask the approx speed on the forum.

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Hardware / Re: Upgrading to Snology DS1517+ (8GB RAM model) with 10GbE networking?

« on: 2018-01-30, 20:07:18 »

It's brutal. The bad type of brutal.


The Irish meaning of the word is quite different to other countries. :)


So that SyncBreeze is an app available in DSM? I've had to step away from the PC in case I break something up. ;)


I will be connecting directly to my workstation. AFAIK thunderbolt is daisychannable so if I attach a laptop to a hub or to the spare TB 3 I/O in the QNAP it'll be very handy.


That qnap also has a ready installed 10G NIC. So it has options.


Would RAID 10 be the choice for the fastest read/writes? I've 4 x 10tb hard drives so 3 can be redundant.

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Hardware / Re: Upgrading to Snology DS1517+ (8GB RAM model) with 10GbE networking?

« on: 2018-01-30, 18:50:21 »

Thanks for the good answers guys.


Sorry for the late reply but I've having outrageous trouble backing up to an external drive connected via USB3.0 using the so called Hyper Backup app of Snologys with version history (Long thread about it here). So far, 4TB has taken 4 days. Still at 92%. I’m also gone 92% crazy with it! Renaming the app to ‘Sammy the slug Backup’ would be more apt.


But, I digress.
I’m just not sure if the NAS running in Snologys proprietary RAID SHR would take advantage of 10GbE.


So, what about 40Gbps.


Would I be safer getting a 4 Bay QNAP-TS-453BT3-8G below with DUAL Thunderbolt 3 ports for €1,200 and setting up a different RAID type. I went ahead and got the Ironwoft 10TB drive so I could have one drive and 3 as redunancy. I'm sure the W/R speeds would be crazy.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/QNAP-TS-453BT3-8G-Bay-Desktop-Enclosure/dp/B076ZXZ2SF/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1517333438&sr=1-1&keywords=QNAP+TS-453BT3
and get a TB3 expansion card for the PC like the ASUS ThunderboltEX 3 for €75
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Expansion-Card-Motherboards-ThunderboltEX/dp/B01HDUVJ54


The above price would be similar to what I’ve fork out for the other setup. PLUS, I could flog my 10GbE ASUS card. And have a daisy chainable system.
 

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Hardware / Re: Upgrading to Snology DS1517+ (8GB RAM model) with 10GbE networking?

« on: 2018-01-29, 12:44:16 »

Thanks, I've found this card for the NAS:

€100 for a Dell Intel Single Port Copper RJ-45 10Gb PCI-e x8 Network Low Profile NIC
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-Dell-Intel-Single-Port-Copper-RJ-45-10Gb-PCI-e-x8-Network-Low-Profile-NIC/391741715588?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649


Then someone on amazon answered my Q with this switch which is 2 port:

€287.95 for the ASUS XG-U2008 Unmanaged 2-Port 10G/8-Port Gigabit Switch
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-XG-U2008-Unmanaged-2-Port-Gigabit/dp/B01NCT21GL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517225508&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+xg-u2008

• Would these do the trick?
• Is the low profile cards the only ones that work in a NAS?
• Would I need a two 10G port for the NAS for any reason?
• Will the RJ45 cables that come with the NAS CAT5e work?

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Hardware / Upgrading to Snology DS1517+ (8GB RAM model) with 10GbE networking?

« on: 2018-01-28, 23:21:57 »

What I have so far is the DS918+ and Zenith Extreme Motherboard which came packaged with a 10GbE card (RJ45) and the ASUS DSL-AC68U modem/router.


To get 10GbE, I might just have to sell the DS918+ and opt for the DS1517+ 8GB model (found here on senetic)


I'm just setup on one workstation currently and was hoping to delve into the land of fast 10GbE.


I unknowingly didn't really know the benefits of having a 10GbE before I bought the DS918+.
The reason for the NAS is just to have one accessible place to grab work files from anywhere when I need too and store all my other personal files. But having the luxury to edit directly from the NAS would be great.


Q's.

• What do I need for 10GbE connection directly to the NAS apart from the 10GbE network interface for the NAS to connect to my PC which has the RJ45 10gbe card? My router is the dsl-ac68u (1900 mbps).
• Will the router do? Or does that need upgrading too?
• Is there another way to skin this cat?

Any expertise on this subject would be great, thanks.

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Hardware / UPS recommendations (uninterrupted power supply) 1500VA / 900W

« on: 2017-12-08, 20:06:08 »

Hi,


I'm delving into the world of the UPS.


Equipment to be attached:

• PC, monitor which draws roughly 350-450w load during normal use. 1950x TR and one 4gb Gpu.
• NAS with 100w power supply.
• Router

What is was wanting to know:

• A UPS that'll have 2 USB connections to safely shut down both the PC and NAS. (I can only find one). Is it a case were I could use a USB splitter to do this from the one USB port on the UPS.
• 1500va/900w should be enough for the purpose?
• I've heard there are ones that can actually save your work but again, I can't find any.

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Hardware / Re: Anyone used https://www.centralpoint.be before

« on: 2017-10-24, 22:14:22 »

Lucky bro!


Gonna get the CL14 2933 kit. It'll future proof my system for a few years anyway. I cannot think of any crazy situation where I'll exceed that. 


It says on the q.skill website that it's on the QVL for TR and the board I'm getting so that's some serious high spec RAM. 

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Hardware / Re: Anyone used https://www.centralpoint.be before

« on: 2017-10-23, 12:39:49 »

€2,733,39

Too bad that Ryzen/Threadripper do actually benefit from it... but it almost makes Intel x299 a better platform since you can buy...cheaper memory to get the same actual performance : /.

I bought all my ECC DDR3 memory for 200 euros for 128gb kit, ECC DDR4 for 1200 euros (currently inflated to 1600+) for 128gb kit but this is...just wow.

That DDR3 price though!

Same kit comparison
INTEL $1,699 / €1,800 including duty
https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16820232573

AMD $1,999 / €2,110 including duty
https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16820232630

Those two above are more or less identical with CL 14 for both, only AMD is 2,933 and Intel example is 3000 Hz.

The Intel one including duty and conversion lands at €1,800. But if I was going Intel I wouldn't be going for the higher clocked stuff so I would be in your 1,600 area for DDR4.


Looks like I'm going to have to swallow this bitter pill for the RAM speed thirsty TR.

(are you really wondering why Belgian website doesn't offer English ;- ) ? You're expectation are too high )

Nah :) Just wondered why such a comprehensive website like that wasn't available in English as it never returned any results in Google. ;)

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Hardware / Re: Anyone used https://www.centralpoint.be before

« on: 2017-10-23, 01:55:18 »

Thanks for clarifying that.

It just seems terribly expensive.

These two RAM 128gb kits in 1st link are around 600 eur more than the Newegg counterpart in the last link below (which I just found there now).

The AMD RAM modules suitable (on QVL) for Threadripper and the Zenith Extreme motherboard have the suffix GTZRX (NOTE The X donates AMD platform).

So

centralpoint.be
https://www.centralpoint.be/nl/?page=search&shift=1&reset=1&sideMenuSearch=128GTZRX
See kit F4-2933C14Q2-128GTZRX
€2,733,39

Whereas Neweggs kit F4-2933C14Q2128GTZRX
https://www.newegg.com/global/ie/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232630&ignorebbr=1
It's €600 less! @ €2,110 including shipping and duty to Ireland.

I've only just found that item on Newegg there so will prob go with that in the next week unless a closer online retailer like overclockers or scan etc have it stocked.

centralpoint.be may be legit but going by that not the best value.

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Hardware / Anyone used https://www.centralpoint.be before

« on: 2017-10-22, 03:45:59 »

Just curious if anyone has used this website before.


Just that it seems a little strange (no offence meant) that such a large website isn't available in English. Plus I'm not 100% sold on the website itself.


Just about to make a large purchase on it.


Thanks.

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Hardware / Re: Help with new Workstation config

« on: 2017-09-30, 22:43:03 »

Looks good. Have you built it yet?

It's true about the RAM. I've yet to source a 128GB set to buy that's compatible with the QVL of the mobo I'm buying as it not only requires the model number but the actual version of the sticks. As long as it's on that list you should be okay. Mixing different sets of RAM is not meant to be good as they wouldn't be factory tested as a set so instead of buying a (4x16gb) set and upgrading later I'm going feet first.


I'd replace the AIO cooler with this link below. Seen this chip getting hot in most OC vids I've seen at 3.8Ghz. I'd put this down to the AIO plate just not covering the CPU heat spreader correctly (I hope).


Bought this today (in stock on the 9th Oct). Comes in a 280mm form factor too.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Enermax-elc-lttr360-tbp-Liqtech-TR4-Water-Processor/dp/B07511TK12/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506802521&sr=8-3-fkmr1&keywords=liquid+cooler+amd+tr4


Can you let me know what you think of the SAMSUNG 960 PRO NVMe SSD? And maybe basic times of saves of large files?

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Hardware / Re: Threadripper 1950x workstation build, thoughts please.

« on: 2017-09-25, 02:33:25 »

Really would like a QVL {qualified vendor list) for the ROGROG ZENITH EXTREME so i know RAM compatibility.


I jumped the gun and used the msi link in the first post as a starting point. So my 3000Mhz ram might only achieve 2666.


I've emailed them at ASUS to see.


https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-ZENITH-EXTREME/HelpDesk_QVL/