Hardware Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:56:23 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:56:23 +0000 bit-tech.net Forums https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?forums/hardware.30/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:52:58 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/asrock%E2%80%99s-new-n250m-d5.388425/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/asrock%E2%80%99s-new-n250m-d5.388425/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea

https://wccftech.com/asrock-silently-launches-n250m-d5/

https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/N250MD5/

Single 16GB stick of DDR5 is going to be painful!]]> 8 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:58:25 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/asrock-bc250-thread.388315/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/asrock-bc250-thread.388315/ invalid@example.com (Sgoaty) Sgoaty I plan on posting my case/mods and thoughts and thought it would be nice to have a dedicated thread for anyone else who is interested or wants to post stuff about them.]]> 47 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:10:52 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/need-help-badly-for-my-daughter-uni-work.388414/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/need-help-badly-for-my-daughter-uni-work.388414/ invalid@example.com (numanoid) numanoid My daughter needs a laptop for video editing using davinci resolve for d'log m footage, not too expensive, thank you]]> 16 Sun, 24 May 2026 08:37:27 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/itx-anonymous-club.305165/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/itx-anonymous-club.305165/ invalid@example.com (Arboreal) Arboreal
It seems I'm not alone, rather than spam DK FS thread to agree with Parge, I thought I'd do so here!

Why am I looking at other toys, when I should be saving for an i5 46x0K CPU?

There, I've admitted it, that's the first step]]> 1193 Sat, 23 May 2026 03:35:47 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/2-pin-jst-ph-1-0mm.388403/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/2-pin-jst-ph-1-0mm.388403/ invalid@example.com (b1g-d0g) b1g-d0g
]]> 8 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:24:37 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/mid-range-soldering-station.388392/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/mid-range-soldering-station.388392/ invalid@example.com (b1g-d0g) b1g-d0g Any ideas we'll come.
Thanks.
Forgot Will need multiple tips as well.]]> 5 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:01:09 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/mechanical-keyboards.223147/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/mechanical-keyboards.223147/ invalid@example.com (Raptor77) Raptor77
Main question: are there any decent mechanical keyboards under the £70+ range? The only reason I'm after a new keyboard is because I'm getting fed up of key mushyness but I'm not sure if I'm £70+ fed up yet.

I hate how a lot of "gaming" keyboards look and I have no need for backlighting, macro keys etc. I do game sometimes but I'm mostly just...

Mechanical Keyboards]]> 24186 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:37:41 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/small-usb-powerbank-with-pass-through-charging.388368/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/small-usb-powerbank-with-pass-through-charging.388368/ invalid@example.com (ShakeyJake) ShakeyJake
Context for those that care: I'm musical as a hobby and I play bass in a few bands. As such, I have a pedalboard. The psu on the pedalboard has a usb output but it only does 5W (5V*1A). In theory this would be great for charging the tablet that I use for mixing and the wireless packs that I use when playing but in practice it is really slow. I was wondering if it might be a good idea to use a power bank in between, effectively as a capacitor. This way I...

Small usb powerbank with pass through charging]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:07:57 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/mains-powered-usb-hub.388361/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/mains-powered-usb-hub.388361/ invalid@example.com (b1g-d0g) b1g-d0g 3 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:21:03 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/show-me-your-nas-server.214651/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/show-me-your-nas-server.214651/ invalid@example.com (Votick) Votick We have a rigs topic somewhere :/ Why not a NAS?


Here's mine:

AMD Athlon 6000+ 3GHZ Dual Core
6GB Corsair Ram
3X 1TB Samsung F1 Spinpoints
1X 2TB Samsung F1 Spinpoint
80GB Maxtor (OS)

Running Windows Server 2008
- DNS
- DHCP
- AD (With group Policy)
- Web Server
- FTP Server



I did have Windows Home Server but roaming profiles was more useful to me in that all my data is...

Show me your... NAS/Server]]> 552 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:44:07 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/tiny-office-nework.388348/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/tiny-office-nework.388348/ invalid@example.com (Arboreal) Arboreal
She's been having freezing problems with Teams calls this last week or so and was worried about the network.

Her work supplied laptop won't allow a connection to fast.com or speedtest.net, so I wasn't sure what she was getting.

She's connected via an underground ethernet cable from the house which has a "WiFi box"* on it fed by the ethernet cable.

I took a small PC down to the office last night and got 320 Mbps out of...

Tiny Office Nework]]> 12 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:58:15 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/help-choosing-my-next-headphones.388357/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/help-choosing-my-next-headphones.388357/ invalid@example.com (User-sam) User-sam
I’m going to treat myself to a new pair of headphones, I predominantly listen to rock/Indie, however I do listen to a mix bag of everything.

Some of my most listened to artist are:

- Frank Turner

- LinkedIn Park

- Caamp

- Rise Against

- Foo Foo Fighters

Please help me choose!

1. Arya Organic
2. Sennheiser HD800s
3. Audeze LCD-X

]]> 2 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:44:05 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/importing-a-streacom-db4-across-the-pond.388350/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/importing-a-streacom-db4-across-the-pond.388350/ invalid@example.com (thewelshbrummie) thewelshbrummie
Motherboard: AsRock Z790-ITX WiFi
CPU: Intel Core i5 14500T
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 @6,400MHz
SSD: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB
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Case: Fractal Terra in black
PSU: Coolermaster V SFX Gold 850
Cooler: ID-Cooling IS-55 Black
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The second 3 rows of parts were ordered so that I could use the computer rather than have a half-built system. Overkill for their current use but they were purchased to reuse for the eventual replacement for my...

Importing a Streacom DB4 across the pond]]> 2 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:50:46 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/vr-for-elite-dangerous.388345/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/vr-for-elite-dangerous.388345/ invalid@example.com (Greentrident) Greentrident 2 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:18:42 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/which-gpu-to-keep-and-downsizing-approach.388336/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/which-gpu-to-keep-and-downsizing-approach.388336/ invalid@example.com (meandmymouth) meandmymouth
My desktop is as follows:
R9 3950X
B450i Strix mobo
64GB DDR4
Sapphire 7800XT Nitro
NR200P Max (case, PSU, CPU cooler)
2x1TB NVMe, 4TB SATA SSD, 8TB HDD

Homelab
Minisforum MS-A2 (9955HX), 128GB RAM, 2TB NVMe, 3090 via oculink
Minisforum MS-02 (12900H), 96GB RAM, 2TB NVMe, RTX 4000 SFF
Minisforum Nab6Lite, 64GB RAM, 512GB NVMe
Synology DS923+

I've...

Which GPU to keep and downsizing approach]]> 6 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:33:37 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/any-meshtastic-users-on-ere.387667/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/any-meshtastic-users-on-ere.387667/ invalid@example.com (Gareth Halfacree) Gareth Halfacree community-driven Meshtastic LoRa mesh network.

They didn't work.

I got two replacements, and sent the broken ones back. Or I tried to, but DHL returned 'em to me as they had undeclared batteries (despite being tiny and internal), and Seeed never got around to arranging the proper paperwork.

I've finally dug...

Any Meshtastic Users on 'Ere?]]> 28 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:39:36 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/microcontrollers-sbcs-and-the-like.388316/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/microcontrollers-sbcs-and-the-like.388316/ invalid@example.com (RedFlames) RedFlames
Looking to start tinkering with SBCs or microcontroller type stuff...

But Red, those are completely different things!

I know. Beyond the urge to tinker and get to grips with more 'maker' type stuff [3d printing is off the table] I'm not sure where to start or what with...



Ultimately this is attempt #39112 to get out of this mental rut.]]> 16 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:24:14 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/homelab-project-time-to-downsize.386721/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/homelab-project-time-to-downsize.386721/ invalid@example.com (meandmymouth) meandmymouth
I wasn't sure exactly where this thread should site but I've ended up with Storage in Hardware. It will cover lots more and I'll be looking for advice on a lot more but here it is for now.

My homelab has never been anything more than a dodgy work-in-progress. The hardware is split across 2 rooms and in a constant state of change. I want to fix that.

We are also looking to move house this year (been house hunting for about a year already) and so I want to overhaul it so that...

Homelab Project - Time to downsize?]]> 101 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:15:13 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/hall-effect-keyboards.388310/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/hall-effect-keyboards.388310/ invalid@example.com (Almightyrastus) Almightyrastus
As i posted in the purchases thread I have just replaced my Razer Blackwidow Ultimate keyboard with its clicky blue mechanical switch goodness with a much smaller Aula Win60 HE unit which uses magnetic, hall effect switches and it feels sooo nice. Very smooth keys, silent until fully pressed, no rattles, the rgb is ok I guess, take it or leave it sort of thing although I do like a bit of light there.

My question for the masses is, does anyone know of a similarly priced (£40 up...

Hall-Effect Keyboards]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:56:02 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/nvme-m-2-quick-release-converter-possible.388306/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/nvme-m-2-quick-release-converter-possible.388306/ invalid@example.com (wyx087) wyx087
Is there any thing that can convert a standard screw hole into a quick release mechanism?

I use SSD heatsinks so no need to worry about the motherboard heatsink.]]> 7