Random Tech Thoughts Thread

[JRuss16]

if we sent a modern computer back to the time of vacuum tubes could they reverse engineer it

[Apach3]

Ah so that is what you mean. So basically a power connector specially designed for PCIE on the board that connects on the bottom for a cleaner, more simplistic look.

 

exactly, and i would buy the resulting products from the manufacturers interested enough to do this. you could even take it another step further by making the pass-through plugs the standard PCI-E power connector we're all familiar with, therefore not even requiring a change on the PSU side of things.

 

the only problem i can foresee is with these cards requiring dedicated power on a mini-ITX motherboard. if that's the case, a couple of $5 L-adapters could be supplied if there was enough room.

[WinNut]

This is a very good idea but if somebody upgraded from a card that didn't need extra power to a card that required power how would the person acccess said connector? The only way I see is to dismount the board, connect it, and remount. That would be a major pain in the lower posterior. 

[WinNut]

Just for kicks, a friend and I went on PcPartPicker and chose the most expensive stuff.

 

RESULT: 52K dollars

 

Here's my crazy out of the world build:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/38SAL

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/38SAL/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/38SAL/benchmarks/

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2697 V2 2.7GHz 12-Core Processor  ($2523.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.00 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus P9X79-E WS SSI CEB LGA2011 Motherboard  ($464.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($939.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: A-Data XPG SX900 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($259.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Storage: A-Data XPG SX900 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($259.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Storage: OCZ R4 1.2TB PCI-E Solid State Disk  ($7499.99 @ Mac Mall) 

Storage: OCZ R4 1.2TB PCI-E Solid State Disk  ($7499.99 @ Mac Mall) 

Storage: OCZ R4 1.2TB PCI-E Solid State Disk  ($7499.99 @ Mac Mall) 

Storage: Hitachi  6TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($899.95 @ Mwave) 

Storage: Hitachi  6TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($899.95 @ Mwave) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX Titan Black 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI)  ($1039.99 @ B&H) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX Titan Black 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI)  ($1039.99 @ B&H) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX Titan Black 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI)  ($1039.99 @ B&H) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX Titan Black 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI)  ($1039.99 @ B&H) 

Case: Silverstone TJ11B-W ATX Full Tower Case  ($586.80 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: LEPA G Series 1600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($321.26 @ Amazon) 

Optical Drive: LG BH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($107.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($166.97 @ B&H) 

Monitor: Acer V243HAJbd 24.0" Monitor  ($190.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Monitor: Acer V243HAJbd 24.0" Monitor  ($190.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Monitor: Dell UP3214Q 60Hz 31.5" Monitor  ($2250.00 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Dell UP3214Q 60Hz 31.5" Monitor  ($2250.00 @ Newegg) 

Fan Controller: Aerocool F6XT Fan Controller  ($24.99 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($46.99 @ Newegg) 

Mouse: Logitech M325 Wireless Optical Mouse  ($32.27 @ TigerDirect) 

Total: $39186.99

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-12 21:30 EDT-0400)

[sezir]

I just thought, we should make computer cases with microwaves and fridges so we don't have to get up to make snacks.

Just grab food from fridge, stick in microwave, continue gaming until cooked to perfection, and enjoy.

[Fred Castellum]

I'm thinking about checking out those Gunnar glasses for long periods of computer use. 

Any thoughts? 

[Phart]

I want to water cool my build, but I just don't have the money/time to do it... Also, I don't really know where to start

[helping]

I'm thinking about checking out those Gunnar glasses for long periods of computer use. 

Any thoughts? 

 

it's a lot of marketing BS, but they do seem to help.

 

I haven't had eye fatigue or headaches from excessively trolling in a while. 

there's also a ~5% magnification, so that's something to keep in mind. 

[Fred Castellum]

it's a lot of marketing BS, but they do seem to help.

 

I haven't had eye fatigue or headaches from excessively trolling in a while. 

there's also a ~5% magnification, so that's something to keep in mind. 

Yeah I take all the info the provide with a grain of salt. 

How long have you been using them? Prescription version(I'll probably be getting these)? 

Anything I should know? What frame/design did you get and would suggest? I'm horrid at fashion so uhhh I don't know which one... lol...

[GeTecknics]

i think all graphics cards should have powder coated i/o shields and support brackets 

[helping]

Yeah I take all the info the provide with a grain of salt. 

How long have you been using them? Prescription version(I'll probably be getting these)? 

Anything I should know? What frame/design did you get and would suggest? I'm horrid at fashion so uhhh I don't know which one... lol...

probably > a year now, nonprescription.

 

Nothing really special, just get whatever frame is cheapest since the glass is all the same, and it's not like you're going to be playing hockey in them. I don't even know what frame I have anymore. 

 

though are a pain in the ass to keep clean though, the smallest smudge and dirt on them will be beyond annoying. Will need cleaning VERY often. 

[Fred Castellum]

probably > a year now, nonprescription.

 

Nothing really special, just get whatever frame is cheapest since the glass is all the same, and it's not like you're going to be playing hockey in them. I don't even know what frame I have anymore. 

 

though are a pain in the ass to keep clean though, the smallest smudge and dirt on them will be beyond annoying. Will need cleaning VERY often. 

Ahh noted, hmm cleaning them shouldn't be a problem for me. Thanks for the info.

[ANNIHILATOR284]

wish we could have a raid0 for the internet hence getting twice as fast speeds

[WinNut]

We need a printer subsection and this should be pinned and get popular.

[FlamingDefibs]

It's somewhat interesting as HD, or "High Definition" is now the standard, whereas SD, or "Standard Definition" no longer is. What we call Ultra HD will likely soon become the new professional standard.

[IdeaStormer]

We need a printer subsection and this should be pinned and get popular.

 

I hope not. <_<

[FlamingDefibs]

Professional Standard? No. 4K is already far gone. 8K is the new professional standard.

 

Consumer standard? In a few years.

 

Well, I meant in terms of what we can expect from professionally-made entertainment. And 8K seems too unlikely to be implemented soon, to say the least.

[SirReallySam]

How about a watermelon factory that juices watermelon D:

[WinNut]

I want a GTX 550 Ti. It would probably perform better than the Intel graphics on my laptop.

[WinNut]

The exhaust fan on my laptop blows toward a radio on my desk, that may explain the static or maybe it requires a tuning...

[WinNut]

Please help join the cause: 

LOL

[Guest]

A confession.. I really like OS X..

Me too!

[Guest]

I want to wirelessly connect my tower to any 'screen' in the house; monitor, TV, laptop, and control it remotely, with (here's the dream part) as little lag as sitting right at it.

People, the world needs wireless HDMI.

[Fred Castellum]

Please help join the cause: LOL

Humanizing computer parts now? Lol.... 

How about no? 

 

[helping]

How about no?

ok

 

 

(I just sold off my 7850 slaves for 280 total on the ebays after abusing them for a few months. They were in great condition and used for a few months after I bought them a little over a year ago.  )

 

I love high performance gaming pcs but i'm not even what you'd call a kinda gamer

you're also the 3rd or 4th person with a slight variation of the same avatar.