So, there’s some drama unfolding. crimsonstag84 mentioned on the forums that Western Digital isn't going to be selling laptops in the US anymore, though I'm not entirely sure if there's a direct connection here.
I’d say your CPU is likely hitting its limit. If you're running something like Outlast 2, you're already hovering right around the minimum system requirements—and that's without even accounting for the overhead of streaming.
Regarding the stream itself, assuming your GPU drivers aren't ancient (say, within the last six months or so), just hit Alt+Z while in-game to pull up the overlay menu. While OBS offers the most granular control, using the native Radeon software should be much lighter on your hardware, similar to how Nvidia's Shadowplay operates.
As for all that noise? You're definitely going to need an aftermarket CPU cooler.
Adam Moore3 said:Oh, absolutely—there's just a lot more to consider. 😁 Essentially, these are SSDs they supply to partners like Dell and Lenovo to be pre-installed in their laptops. This specific client edition uses a different memory controller and, if I recall correctly, doesn't utilize that 3D V-NAND technology. The write speeds are slower, too. There is definitely a tangible difference; there's no way it could be $33 cheaper and still be identical to the 😬 In the end, the choice comes down to the MX300, that cheaper Samsung, or maybe even the UV400. Any other suggestions? Can anyone tell me specifically which one of these would be the best? Then again, I know most of this is just nuance that you wouldn't even notice during everyday use.
Yep, there's a difference
The PM871a writes slower than the EVO models; the controller is weaker, and the write IOPS are lower as well.
It's mostly intended for OEM machines, so I'm not quite sure how it even ended up available for retail sales.
True, but it’s likely just the 1GB version, probably even a single-fan model. Besides, you almost certainly won't have any warranty left. Those GPUs date back to 2012; the standard warranty is three years max, and honestly, I doubt they were even on shelves for two full years after launch. As far as I can recall, they weren't out that long.
The last stable release (I assume it's Microsoft Certified Hardware) dropped about 22 months ago, while the latest beta version is roughly 15 months old. If you’ve been relying on automatic updates, you probably haven't even touched the beta versions. Honestly, the only real difference is the user interface; you get the "crimson" look with the beta, but there isn't any actual performance boost.
Don't sweat it when third-party software flags your drivers as "out of date." Like I mentioned before, these are the final drivers ever released for this specific series, so nothing newer is coming down the pipeline.
By the way, the numbering system is pretty straightforward: the first two digits represent the year, the second number is the month, and the third indicates which driver was released during that month.
Look, if you just use the official driver detector tool straight from the NVIDIA website—not some sketchy third-party bloatware—it'll grab exactly the latest drivers you need.
Alternatively, you can go through fadedorca66's link and navigate the dropdown menus manually: select desktop graphics, then the GeForce 600 series, and finally Windows 7 (just make sure you pick 64-bit or 32-bit depending on what you're running).
Just a heads-up though: NVIDIA hasn't released new drivers for the GeForce 600 series or older hardware for quite a while now; they've officially moved into "legacy" status.😬
The Kajika unit is a true 400W power supply, not some cheap knockoff where they just slap a 400W sticker on the box. My setup wouldn't even pull 100W under a full load.
1 x Intel Core i5-7400 (KabyLake,3.0GHz, 6MB,LGA1151) box 1 x MSI H110M PRO-VD (S1151, DDR4, USB3.1, SATA III, DVI, VGA, Audio, LAN) mATX 1 x Crucial DRAM 8GB DDR4 2133 MT/s (PC4-17000) CL15 SR 1 x HDD Seagate Barracuda 1TB, 64MB, 7200rpm, High-Performance 1 x SSD disk Kingston 240GB, UV400 SATA 3 1 x Fortron Hexa+ 400W, 80+ 1 x MS Helios 3 Case, black 1x12cm+1x8cm fan
Total: $1353
That’s from IT Future. This case is $60, so you can subtract that from the cost. You can likely keep your current setup—your GPU and hard drive should work fine if they use SATA (which is almost certainly the case). Normally, free assembly is only offered when buying a full build, but I’d suggest emailing them. I suspect shops like IT Future, Micro Center, or Best Buy might be willing to help you out for free if you ask nicely.
The processor is the most important part here; it features decent integrated graphics. Having 8GB of RAM is standard for your budget and intended use, as is the SSD (though smaller versions exist). Think of the SSD as a high-speed lane where you install Windows and your essential programs to keep everything snappy.
