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Peter Vaughan Truslow
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You see a commercial promoting a app and someone supposedly using it in a Windows phone, only for it only to be available on iOS and Android

woah zombie thread. it's been a month and a half and it's back

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woah zombie thread. it's been a month and a half and it's back

I saw a commercial and had to say this, apparently bumped the topic I guess :D

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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when you cant stand anything other than something equal or better than your pc

 

hating having too many icons on your desktop

 

 

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When trying to sleep, I found a camera battery in my bed

Muh rig: i7 4770k, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo, MSI Z87 G45, Kingston Hyper X Blu 8GB, Samsung 840 EVO 120 + WD Blue 1 TB, Asus GTX 770 2GB, Corsair 200r + 2x Corsair AF 120 Blue + 1x Stock corsair fan, Corsair TX650, LG 27EA33V IPS, Steelseries Sensei Raw + QCK mini, CM Quickfire Ultimate Blue.

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when you have a box full of cables...

 

when you have more tech stuff than you actually use...

 

when you have a PC with no crapware/malware...

 

when you name your devices with pet names... (Like how I named my rig Mutsuki)

 

when you know how to use Linux to its fullest...

 

when you're updated with hardware and software stuff...

 

when you'd take anything tech, no matter how crappy or old, if it was given to you for free...

 

when you get pissed if you don't have full control over a machine...

 

when you get pissed if people don't get the best value in tech for their money...

 

when you can give a rough diagnosis of something at first glance...

 

when you can name the model of a device at a glance...

my biggest pain in life is being absolutly useless at linux, i wish i could work on it but i have no time.....

CPU: i7 4770k@4.3Ghz GPU: GTX 780ti Motherboard: ROG maximus vi formula PSU: Evga supernova 1000w Platinum

Case: NZXT Switch 810 Memory: g.skill ripjaws X Cooler: Corsair h100i(getting custom loop when i get money next) Storage: Samsung 840 evo 250gb Keyboard: Corsair K95 Mouse: SteelSeries Rival

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my biggest pain in life is being absolutly useless at linux, i wish i could work on it but i have no time.....

just force yourself to use it. it only takes about 6 months to be truly proficient. After enough googling you start to remember things.

 

 

When the one item you would take with you if your house caught fire, is your server/nas.

My Server - Update 1 - Update 2 - Update 3 - Update 4

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When you wake up sever times during the night to check if your stress test is still running and your rig has not BSODed. 

 

When you hate on people still using XP or Vista. 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 - 3900x @ 4.4GHz with a Custom Loop | MBO: ASUS Crosshair VI Extreme | RAM: 4x4GB Apacer 2666MHz overclocked to 3933MHz with OCZ Reaper HPC Heatsinks | GPU: PowerColor Red Devil 6900XT | SSDs: Intel 660P 512GB SSD and Intel 660P 1TB SSD | HDD: 2x WD Black 6TB and Seagate Backup Plus 8TB External Drive | PSU: Corsair RM1000i | Case: Cooler Master C700P Black Edition | Build Log: here

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You know you're a techie when. . .

you bring your own mechanical keyboard when you help a friend overclock his PC  

you wear a usb drive on your wrist with the latest Ubuntu release  

I'd like to hear your stories. see if I share any of the experiences.

 

 

 

 

mod please don't rename my post to "experiences with 'techies'" again unless it is truly necessary. my original title suggests a format for the replies, which I believe adds to the thread.

i even tske my mechanical keyboard to my dads to use his laptop mechanicals keyboards are amazing 

My Personal PC 'Apex' https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/LiamBetts123/saved/3rTNnQ

Intel Core i9 9900k, ASUS Z390-A, RTX 2080TI, Meshify C, HX 850i, 32GB Gskill Trident Z RGB @ 3200MHZ, 500GB NVME, 500GB SSD & 2 x 4TB Baracudas 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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you know your a techie when you build a gaming pc and dont pay games

My Personal PC 'Apex' https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/LiamBetts123/saved/3rTNnQ

Intel Core i9 9900k, ASUS Z390-A, RTX 2080TI, Meshify C, HX 850i, 32GB Gskill Trident Z RGB @ 3200MHZ, 500GB NVME, 500GB SSD & 2 x 4TB Baracudas 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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I carry a flash drive in my wallet that multiboots Ubuntu, Mint, and xubuntu. I use it to remove and save files from computers I'm about to format :P

SPAAAAAACE!!!

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you make a post in a thread titled "You know you're a techie when. . ."

R9 3900XT | Tomahawk B550 | Ventus OC RTX 3090 | Photon 1050W | 32GB DDR4 | TUF GT501 Case | Vizio 4K 50'' HDR

 

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when you hover anyone using you personal pc 

Please quote me or tag me if your trying to talk to me , I might see it through all my other notifications ^_^

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 Achyls: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/TheGingerKid/saved/D4z9cf

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the current list of dead cards is as follows 2 evga gtx 980ti acx 2.0 , 1 evga gtx 980 acx 2.0 1600mhz core 2100mhz ram golden chip card ... failed hardcore , 1 290x that caught fire , 1 hd 7950 .

may you all rest in peaces in the giant pc in the sky

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You know you are techie when you fulfil it's definition...

techie
ˈtɛki/
noun
informal
noun: techie; plural noun: techies; noun: techy
  1. a person who is expert in or enthusiastic about technology, especially computing.
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... when you try to cable managment everything. EVERYTHING. it's driving me crazy.

“I like being alone. I have control over my own shit. Therefore, in order to win me over, your presence has to feel better than my solitude. You're not competing with another person, you are competing with my comfort zones.”  - portfolio - twitter - instagram - youtube

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you make a post in a thread titled "You know you're a techie when. . ."

you know you're a techie when you make the thread "You know you're a techie when. . . "

you are determined to get bronze badges for both BOINC and Folding@Home

when your mother tells you to guess what's in a big box at christmas, you respond with a model number

you have a mural of every size consumer hard drive you can get your hands on. so far 5.25 inch "Bigfoot", 3.5 inch standard desktop, and 2.5 inch notebook drive.

you wrap your devices in vinyl to make them look cool

no matter how much money you have, you can always build a PC that will drive you broke.

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When you run a virtual machine on your system just so you can take a trip down memory lane getting older operating systems to play in again lol.

"Science and technology revolutionize our lives, but memory, tradition and myth frame our response."

Arthur M. Schlesinger

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You know you're a techie when. . .

you bring your own mechanical keyboard when you help a friend overclock his PC  

you wear a usb drive on your wrist with the latest Ubuntu release  

I'd like to hear your stories. see if I share any of the experiences.

 

 

 

 

HOW?

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You know what your talking about when it comes to tech because of the fact...

Some people say intel celerons are better then FX-8000 series... 

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When you repair laptops and desktops for free just because it's fun.

Develop software for free just because it's fun.

Bring your own keyboard to high school because the dell keyboards don't feel right.

Teachers ask you questions tech-related even when there is a school tech-helper closer to them.

When that same tech-helper asks you questions.

You ever think things and rip your whole laptop apart to check the wireless adapter, re-install drivers just to find out you accidentally pushed the airplane mode button.

Buy USB drives on sale just to add too your collection.

Visit futureshop and ask them how much it will cost for them to repair your laptop screen just for laughs because they tell you $300 then you purchase your new $50 screen and install it yourself.

When you start to call people users in real life.

Start to think logically out loud even when logic doesn't apply.

When your computer replaces friends.

When your mom gets mad at you for having boxes and boxes of computer parts just lying a round in the basement.

blackshades on

 

 

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When you see someone with a higher OC then you, "oh its game time motherfucker" breaks out MSI afterburner!

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CPU-Intel I7 4790K- @ 4.5Ghz / Mobo - Asus Maximus Hero VII / GPU - GTX 980 @ 1592MHz / RAM - 16Gb Corsair Vengeance Pro @ 2400Mhz / Cooler - Corsair H105 / SSD - Samsung 250gb 840 EVO / HDD - 2x 2tb Seagate/3x 3tb Seagate / PSU - Corsair RM1000 / Keyboard - Corsair K70 / Mouse - Corsair M65 / Case - Custom Glass panel Corsair Obsidian 750D -  Still saving for upgrades =)

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When you explain you cant download RAM

When your subscriptions are only on tech sites (newegg)

When you consider moving a old rig into the bathroom

When you build a desktop out of old laptops and still competes with current PCs

When you get the tech specialist at best buy to say "please explain" with a confused face.

When you do all things listed above by the age of 12.

 

I just felt like I needed somthing here

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When your child comes to you crying because the dog ate their phone  cord and you reach into your closet and say "here does this fit?"

 

When you angle your speakers so that they are facing you at an angle and you actually measure the distance so that they are in a perfect triangle.

 

When you wife complains that your spare parts are taking up too much room in the closet.

 

When you have more than thirty games on your PC and the smallest file is no less then 15 gigs.

 

when you utilize a laptop, Desktop, and Ipad all at the same time on a regular basis.

 

When you are subcribed to Linus tips on youtube and learn more than when you were in school.

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When you get in an argument with someone who says that their macbook air is super powerful.

Thats me,

 

me - "what are you getting for Xmas"

friend - "a new computer"

me - (getting exited) "oh cool me too, what type"

friend - the new macbook air!!!

me - (heartbroken) Why, you could build a Friken amazing gaming pc for $2000, they are worth about $700

friend - Just cas you can build a pc doesn't mean we all can!!!

 

MMM, can i even call him a friend  :)  :)

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Thats me,

 

me - "what are you getting for Xmas"

friend - "a new computer"

me - (getting exited) "oh cool me too, what type"

friend - the new macbook air!!!

me - (heartbroken) Why, you could build a Friken amazing gaming pc for $2000, they are worth about $700

friend - Just cas you can build a pc doesn't mean we all can!!!

 

MMM, can i even call him a friend  :)  :)

lel. The worst is when they say that they are going to buy a macbook air to play dayz on. An underpowered machine that doesn't even have the operating system needed. 

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lel. The worst is when they say that they are going to buy a macbook air to play dayz on. An underpowered machine that doesn't even have the operating system needed.

Sometimes a thin and light laptop with low specs is just what you need.

People need to start observing them for what they are, not what they could be.

I'm sure as hell not carrying my desktop to class to take notes. I don't have a mac, but for $850 with the student discount, it's a decent value for a thin laptop with good battery life and fantastic build quality.

also parallels is apparently very useful for that

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