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    Wantcownow reacted to rentaspoon in Star Citizen UOLTT Official Battle EXtravaganza!   
    So Saturdays issues confirmed, server issues because 1.1 was "too popular"
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    Wantcownow reacted to rentaspoon in Star Citizen UOLTT Official Battle EXtravaganza!   
    CatCloud Wantcownow ixi_your_face Slick DamDirtyApe LukaP Napper198 LinusTech techgeek12 Maciek Theblasphemouscoffee Wauthar Grrizz fredtechcheck Nit3Rid3R DtrollMC ZTech mtfilo torogitar Corwin111 CatCloud gigi1237 Gary Da Cat Nova Dwagon isHypnophobic Kayoun GzeroD Sev456 CommanderFett mtfilo fredtechcheck Kayn Kayoun NerdNinja Noupoi
     
    Ok peeps, next match is 7th of march 9PM GMT and then the 21st of March after that.
    A couple of changes, Commander Fett will be helping out with the scoring now, I'll be setting monthly goals as well.
    Also I'm dropping the public league and going official only as there was little interest in it, the meets will stay as casual as they are.
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    Wantcownow got a reaction from connorpiper in [WIP] First Server Build, "Hydra"   
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    Wantcownow reacted to Tronnic in Tronnic's Buildlog   
    Yes, I am.
     
    AIDA64 Sensor Panel (It's not transparent, just set the background to look like my wallpaper on the desktop.
     
     
    I got it a few years ago from MöbelMax (Germany)
    And I  saw some very awesome watercooling loops in the Air 540. Just google for Corsair Air 540 Watercooling and you'll find pretty awesome setups.
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    Wantcownow reacted to Jameswalt1 in [Build Log] <<<<<<<< "Parvum Warfare" >>>>>>>>   
    Here's pictures of the case with completed graphics!





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    Wantcownow reacted to DigitalHermit in Quick and Easy Desk Computer (Tutorial)   
    Interesting... Following...
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    Wantcownow reacted to big_lilo in Fluffy   
    Fluffy hahaha I love it!
     

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    Wantcownow got a reaction from Agility in [Build Log] <<<<<<<< "Parvum Warfare" >>>>>>>>   
    Clean 
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    Wantcownow reacted to Optimus Prime in GTX 980 Tri-SLI w/ 1440p Surround (3) monitor setup   
    Apologies for the syntax used in my original post. I was eating whilst typing on my phone and it got auto corrected to hell and back
     
    As for what I said, it quite literally comes down to one word....BANDWIDTH
     
     
    Z97 would quickly becoming a bottleneck for high res, multi gpu configurations.
     
    The advantage that X99 has is as follows
     
    More native PCIE lans                      Z97 uses a PLX chip to achieve the extra lanes but at the cost of latency which is bad, also can cause bottlenecks for high bandwidth cars like 780/780ti/R9 290/x
    Faster and physically more ram       At high resolutions/High FPS you need as much bandwidth as possible
    8 Core CPU with Hyperthreading     Z97 only has a 4 core with hyper threading.  CPU clock speed and core count can become a bottle neck at high resolutions or in very cpu intensive games
     
    Source: way to much time spent on OCN/LTT and tech youtube channels
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    Wantcownow reacted to Sephonia in GTX 980 Tri-SLI w/ 1440p Surround (3) monitor setup   
    Okey-dokey just did my research, i7 4790k supports a max of 16 PCIe lanes while the 5930k and 5960x support 40 each and seeing how the board i'm looking at (EVGA x99 classified) supports 3way SLI in 16x/8x/8x, I'm going to need at least 32 PCIe lanes.

    Shoutout to @Optimus Prime for helping me avoid a terrible bottleneck and seeing the light of X99, very helpful!! Will be editing this post later w/ new build idea.
     
    - new knowledge edit - 
    It seems like I may have to wait for aftermarket 980's with higher VRAM for running a three screen configuration at 2560x1440 in conjunction w/ a 5960x to support the PCIe lanes required. if they release a 980 6gb/8gb series I should be A-O-K! (pref the 8 over 6 obviously).

    my dumb logic: various GTX 980 (stock clocked) benchmarks show the card dealing well in a wide variety of situations on ultra settings at 2560x1440 res, however, it begins to struggle with those same standards at 4k on a single monitor. Given that 7680x1440p is quite a bit larger than 4k, I may run into some serious issues just holding the amount of memory required to run such a res regardless of my GPU config since the only available 980's are capped at 4gb VRAM.
     
    Thoughts/comments on the idea?
     = more knowledge!= 

    So I kept digging around and found this benchmark and play test combo http://www.digitalstormonline.com/unlocked/3-way-sli-nvidia-gtx-980-review-benchmarks-at-4k-idnum326/  that link is testing 3way 980 SLI w/ a 5960x @ 4k. Important quote:
    So with a heavily OC'd 5960x and no OC on the 980's themselves, the rig does somewhat decent in BF4 (showing either peak or avg) fps of 60.3, slightly better in Bioshock Infinite at 78.6 and then down a bit to 68.9 in Crysis 3 at 4k.
    Conclusion? While incredibly power efficient, flagship SLI driver support is poor, as is to be expected. What I would have loved to see in these benchmarks however, is VRAM usage, as it is a HUGE factor in multi-monitor setups.
    It seems I will be slowly picking up parts for this build over the next month or two... possibly as late as December, to try and catch what few deals I can. Letting prices slide a bit on DDR4 and possibly other components will be nice too while I patiently await a 980 (>4gb) series of cards.
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    Wantcownow got a reaction from easynator in Project Orange Horizon   
    OMG, it look so good I thought the pictures at the start were fake, bloody good job mate   
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    Wantcownow reacted to alpenwasser in ZEUS (Fractal R4 | Blue/Black | Internal UT60 Rad) - by alpenwasser [COMPLETE]   
    Long-term thinkign is always good. After all, I've been planning and
    working on my other project (HELIOS) for several years now, and am
    still not done.
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    Wantcownow reacted to MetallicAcid in MetallicAcid's TJ07 (working title)   
    Update
     
    Hello again!
     
    I have changed the custom reservoir our for the two tube reservoir solution. I can't help it, I just love the way it looks. I have also decided to do something a little different with the interior of the case... The panel from the front plate, on the inside of the case, runs at a 45° angle to the motherboard plate. This creates an interesting and open area to show of the goods! I hope you enjoy
     

     

     

     
    MetallicAcid
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    Wantcownow reacted to paultan in PaultanDesigns: Dark Knight PC   
    FINISHED
     
    www.paultandesigns.com/thedarkknightpc
     




     
     
    THANK YOU!
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    Wantcownow reacted to alpenwasser in HELIOS - ASSEMBLED 2015-SEP-06 - (Caselabs SMH10 | Black/Copper | EVGA SR-2 )   
    The Raystorms
    Since XSPC could not deliver Raystorms for a while, I had to wait a few weeks between getting my first one and the second one. Interestingly, they changed the surface work on the copper top. The one I got from an earlier production batch had milling marks on top, whereas the newer one was buffed to some degree.
    These two different surfaces won't really go together, so I will be polishing them both to a nice mirror shine (that was always my intention anyway, but now it has become a necessity).
    The Earlier Sample
    You can see the mill marks quite clearly here, especially in the full version of the pic (as always, click for that).

    The Newer Sample
    The difference between the two is quite striking, especially in person. They would definitely not look right sitting next to each other.

    Sanding and Polishing - Round One
    There are still lots of micro scratches in the surface, although they are only visible if the light hits them at the right angle. Not good enough yet, but I've never done this before, so I estimate it will take me a while and a few tries to get this right. But this would be boring without having the occasional challenge and learning new stuff, so that's ok .
    This is the one from the earlier batch, and so far I've spent about five hours working the surface.

    Custom Copper Decal Plate
    I wanted to try out how a it would look replacing the black cover with a copper one. This was two days of Dremel work and filing by hand, and it's still in a rather crude stage, as one can easily see from the edges. However, it was enough to allow me to get an impression of how it would look. I painted the silver alu bracket black with a sharpie and placed the copper cover on it.
    But alas, it was just too much copper, and I doubt I will be going with this for the final build. It was an interesting Dremel challenge though. Most likely I think I will paint the silver bracket black. The silver just doesn't quite look right to me. I didn't want to paint the black covers with copper (I do have copper spray paint, which you will see later), since for one I was skeptical if it would look right from the get-go and I didn't want to ruin the original covers, and secondly if it had looked right I would have felt like I was cheating.

    I forgot to take any pictures with the black sharpie on it, but trust me, it was still not right. Also keep in mind that I will probably have two Alphacool RAM blocks (yes, I bloody know they are pointless, but I like the looks, probably) in copper next to these.

    Next I will be planning the cable management (and therefore possibly custom cables), but that will be a tricky one, so don't expect me to solve that problem within the next week or so ;)
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    Wantcownow reacted to alpenwasser in HELIOS - ASSEMBLED 2015-SEP-06 - (Caselabs SMH10 | Black/Copper | EVGA SR-2 )   
    Radiators
    As mentioned, I will be using two Hardware Labs SR-1 560's and one Alphacool XT45 480, or the equivalent of ~14.89 120 mm single rads. Both the SR-1 and the XT45 are excellent at the low fans speeds I will be using, according to Martin's Liquid Lab (SR-1 review, XT45 review).
    I went with the XT45 instead of a third SR-1 in 480 for two reasons:
    The SR-1 in 480 is not available until some time in June/July where I live The SR-1 is wider than a standard 120 mm rad, which means it might butt up against the vertical M/B compartment divider (not sure on that, but it might). The XT45 is thinner than the SR-1 which means it will be easier to fit inside the case (I won't be using an extended roof since I think they look kind of funny, and not in a good way ;)). But since the XT45 is an excellent radiator anyway, this is no tragedy and I'm quite happy with the setup.
    Isn't that 480 just cute?

    There was mistake in my shipment of the SR-1's. I got the GTX560's instead. Had I kept them, I would have saved around 50 CHF (~41 EUR, 37 GBP, 53 USD). However, according to Martin's review, they are only really useful for high power fans, which is not at all what I intend to run.
    Nonetheless, they are a stunning piece of workmanship, so I took a few pics before sending them back.


    After a little while, I got what I had ordered, the SR-1:

    The fins on this radiator are just about perfect.

    Creating more turbulence (for improved heat exchange) and preventing dust buildup (according to HW Labs' PR).

    The Alphacool XT45:

    The fins are not as excessively structured as the SR-1's, but judging from cooling performance, it's still plenty enough ;)

    Bottom Radiator Assembly
    The 560's will go into the bottom compartment, while the XT45 will be mounted under the roof.

    I had ordered some 30 mm Nylon screws to reduce vibrations. Sadly, they were too short by just about 1 mm or so. Ah well, it was worth a shot. On another note, I really like that the SR-1 uses M4 threads :)

    One of the reasons the 30 mm screws were not long enough is that the threads on the SR-1 are slightly recessed. I could mount about 10 of the 16 screws through the Caselabs radiator bracket, but no way were they going to work with a gasket (which I need because of the 20 mm hole spacing, which leaves a gap between the fans).
    Btw.: The side shrouds of the SR-1 are made from brass.

    So, with the help of some 40 mm bolts and some Phobya radiator gasket tape, let's try this again.



    As mentioned, the SR-2 has 20 mm spacing.

    I will spray paint the screws with copper (well, cold plate them, really). But that's still a long way off.

    Small oversight: Can't have this:

    Fix:

    The SR-1 has a 15 mm integrated shroud on one side, so there's plenty of room for those screws.

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    Wantcownow reacted to alpenwasser in HELIOS - ASSEMBLED 2015-SEP-06 - (Caselabs SMH10 | Black/Copper | EVGA SR-2 )   
    HELIOS - Build Log
    Table of Contents
    2013-APR-27: The SMH10 - Unpacking and Assembly 2013-APR-28: Radiators 2013-APR-29: Making a New Workshop 2013-APR-29: My Old Rig 2013-APR-30: The Raystorm CPU Blocks 2013-JUN-16: PSU & Pump Mount, Making the 24 Pin Cable 2013-JUN-21: Small Cable Progress Update 2013-JUN-21: Some Sketches and Information About the Cable Lacing 2013-JUL-06: What 40 Hours of Cabling Will Get You... 2013-JUL-18: Various Smaller Bits 2013-JUL-22: A Copper Face Plate for the Lamptron FC5V2 2013-JUL-25: The Aqua Computer Aqualis Copper Edition 2013-SEP-14: Prototype: The Bitfenix Spectre Pro Copper Edition 2013-SEP-15: Painting the M/B Block Screws 2013-SEP-20: Fan Disassembly: How-To 2013-SEP-22: Quick Status Shot of the Unfinished Rig 2013-SEP-23: The Bitfenix Spectre Pro Copper Edition (cont.) 2013-OCT-01: Colour-Coordinating the Kryographics Titan 2013-OCT-08: Loop Planning 2013-OCT-09: Colour-Coordinating the Raystorms 2013-OCT-13: Deciding on a Backplate, Small M/B Teaser 2013-OCT-13: The EVGA SR-2 Black Edition 2013-OCT-28: Requesting Opinions on Fittings... 2013-OCT-29: Colour-Coordinating the RAM Blocks 2014-FEB-20: Temporary Ghetto Setup 2015-SEP-03: Progress! Motherboard Looped Up! 2015-SEP-06: Assembled PDF Version
    http://alpenwasser.net/repository/files/helios.pdf
    Current Status

    Prologue
    Yes, yes, the SR-2 is old news by now, I'm well aware of that. However, it was not yet when I started this build almost two years ago. Health troubles intervened soon after that (again) and put a stop to my plans. Since I really did not want to sell the hardware I had already bought (the SR-2 among it), I decided to stick it out and finish it when my health and funds allowed for it.
    Originally, this was going to be a scratchbuild, but the nice thing about having such a long delay is that Caselabs have brought out pretty much the perfect case in the meantime. My own box would have been pretty similar in its layout to the SMH10 and also made from Alu. But buying all the raw materials and the tools necessary to do it properly would have probably cost me more than the SMH10, so I just decided to go for that.
    The Name
    Hysterical Excess Labouring Independently Of Sanity, aka HELIOS. Because: It's been going on for almost two years. And I am definitely starting to question my sanity .
    Also: I've been naming my PC's after Greek deities since forever. The first PC I built was an AMD Thunderbird C 1.4 GHz machine back in 2001, which lasted me for a few years, and it was called Helios (I use the name as the PC's host name within our network, for those wondering what practical use it has).
    It died a fiery death at the hands of a water cooling accident: Using the Eheim 1048 I had been befallen by the rattling pump wheel. Naturally, I wrapped some tape around the axle which solved that problem. Unfortunately, the tape became brittle over time and eventually, a piece of tape broke off and clogged the loop. Killed the flow, cooked the CPU (no overheating protection back then). I'll see if I can get some pics of the damage to the Cuplex and post them later. After that, I took that name out of use, until now. It's time for a revival.
    Oh, the original HELIOS was name after the A.I. from the original Deus Ex game, but I've always had an interest in Greek mythology, so it was a nice fit.
    The Inspiration
    Originally, PrometheusCU. I'm sure many of you are familiar with it, and those who aren't: Go read it, now! I'll wait a few days. Sadly, its creator passed on and never finished it (it did go to a friend of his, but no activity since last summer, at least not in the original thread ). I don't nearly have his set of skills and/or tools, but that doesn't change the inspiration part. Also, B Negative's SR-2 rig.
    Main Hardware
    As a side note: The computing power of this rig will mostly go to BOINC (I might use it for gaming from time to time, we shall see). If F@H ever get their stuff together with regards to GPU folding on Linux (highly unlikely ), I might switch over to folding again, since I'd been doing that for about 18 months before switching to BOINC due to the GPU problem (and a few other niggles I have with the project's behavior towards its donors).
    The O/S will most likely be Arch Linux (since I've been using that for about two years now and am quite comfortable with it), or if I feel experimental Gentoo or even FreeBSD. Certainly not Windows. I need my xterm and Z shell and UNIX utilities.
    This is also why I won't get an Aquaero; the Aquasuite is Windows only, and an Aquaero without Aquasuite is, if possible, rather pointless imho :(
    Anyway:
    M/B: EVGA SR-2 CPU: 2 ⨯ Xeon X5680 (not ES, normal retail version, got them for half price on eBay, brand spanking new) RAM: 24 GB of Corsair Dominator 1866 GPU: 1 ⨯ Geforce Titan (should do well at computing), 1 ⨯ GTX 780 (later addition). SSD: Intel 520 120 GB HDD: TBD PSU: Enermax Platimax 1200 W (don't need that much power, but the weaker models aren't fully modular, more reasoning for my decision later on) Case: Caselabs SMH10, reverse ATX layout, obviously in black Originally, I was going to use a Koolance 1.7 kW liquid cooled PSU, but it turned out to be incompatible with the SR-2. I'm not kidding, the PSU is fine, as was the M/B last time I powered it on with a different PSU. Somehow, the initial self-check of the SR-2 is not liked at all by the Koolance PSU, so I've had to get a different one.
    W/C Parts
    Well, of course it will be under water! . In fact, all my PC's for the last 12 years have had to get wet.
    CPU blocks: 2 ⨯ XSPC Raystorm Copper Edition GPU block: Probably the Aquacomputer Titan block in copper with the acrylic top. Haven't ordered it yet though, so this might still change. RAM blocks: Alphacool Dominator water blocks in copper with plexi (update: replaced /w acetal) tops. Yes, cooling your RAM with water is absolutely unnecessary. I just like how it looks. M/B block: MIPS SR-2 block in Acetal/Copper Pumps: 2 ⨯ Aquacomputer D5 without Aquabus Pump tops: 2 ⨯ Alphacool D5 pump tops in Acetal Reservoir: Aquacomputer Aqualis Pro Radiators: 2 ⨯ Hardware Labs SR-1 560 + 1 ⨯ Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 480 (that's the equivalent of ~14.89 120mm single radiators, for those wondering). Fans: For the moment, Bitfenix Spectre Pros in 140 mm and 120 mm, respectively. Some people seem to be having bearing troubles, if that happens, I will probably go for some Noctuas. Fan and Pump Controller: Lamptron FC5v2 Flow Meter and Display: Koolance INS-FM17N with the DCB-FM01 as its display. I know flow monitoring isn't really necessary, and the Koolance flow meter doesn't really look good. This is mostly about satisfying my curiosity, and there's enough places in the SMH10 where I can hide the display and the sensor so that it doesn't uglify the build. Fittings: 16/10 mm compression fittings, Alphacool shiny copper and possibly also in black Tubing: 15 mm OD copper tubing (possibly some normal 16/10 tubing in some parts, to be determined). And yes, I have figured out a way to fit 15mm OD tubing into 16/10 compression fittings and getting it watertight (at least according to first tests, let's hope it keeps working). I'm not yet absolutely sure how the RAM blocks will look, maybe it will just be too much or I will have to accent them with some black in order to avoid "Copper overload". We'll see.
    Pictures
    Aka the thing that people actually care about. I have my own web space and will be uploading the pictures to it. Quite a few reasons for that, none of them relevant here. There are a few scripts in the background which resize the pics to any desired resolution. I'll be resizing them to 800px width for now, which should not overload people's connections while still providing enough detail. If that's too much, let me know, I can reduce the standard size. Most pictures are stored in 1920x1440 on my server, so if anyone wants to see some additional detail, I will hyperlink each image to its own full-res version. You can also specify any arbitrary desired resolution with the following pattern:
    http://www.alpenwasser.net/images/w000/h000/imagename.extension Where w000 and h000 are the desired width and height in pixels (you do need the preceeding "h" and/or "w" though). It's sufficient to use one of the two. If you use both, the image will be resized proportionally and the pixel values given will be treated as maxima. So, for those brave few who have not been deterred by my introductory novella, let's get started :)
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