What did you do today?

[Phuncz]

I can also say I've crossgraded a few builds the last few days. I had an extra PC (i5-4670K, RX 460) in the Lazer3D LZ7 that I transplanted into a Jonsbo C6. Quite a lot bigger but it's inside the media cabinet behind doors so it's compact and unique design was lost there anyway.

I rejiggered my CS01 from aircooled (it was watercooled with 120mm AIO) back to watercooled, as the aircooling wasn't sufficient. Since the case is so airflow starved due to lack of an airflow path and not meant for watercooling or a Ryzen 1800X 8-core CPU, I had to attach two slim 120mm fans for push-pull.

Pictures attached, the second fan is on the outside but within the case perimeter.

I'll probably move the server duties it performs 24/7 to my real server (Dell R630) though.

 

[AlexTSG]

After reading up on the new GPD G1 eGPU and watching a few videos, I went ahead and purchased, not the G1, but the GPD Win Max 2 2023.

Given that the only real upgradability is the SSD I decided to go with the 7840U/32GB model. I thought 64GB was a bit overkill for anything I'm likely to use it for.

While I already have a gaming handheld in the form on my AyaNeo Pro 2021, I've found that screen is a little small for my aging eyes, and that I need a keyboard more than I thought I would, even when only using it for gaming. So, the AyaNeo will be getting sold.

They're starting to ship out the first Win Max 2 units to backers today (but not the bundles with the G1 included), and although I'll be at the end of the queue, I'm hoping to get mine before I go on holiday in October.

 

[Soul_Est]

Yesterday, I did some studying on Nix, NixOS, and Hyprland earlier in the day. In the evening, I hung out with a friend and taught them about the hardware in a computer.

 

[confusis]

Changed the front brake discs and pads on my Toyota Opa. Grinding feeling is gone! Yay.

A shame though, as the pads and discs on there had plenty of meat left, albeit grooved and warped.

 

[Skripka]

Oh my. I went and got a Viper Mini Signature Edition.

Sick and tired of expensive mice (from Logitech and Razer too) with mechanical switches developing double-clicking due to intentionally non-adjustable debounce, and it was the one mouse I know of that has optical switches that hopefully are immune from it. Stupidly expensive, but I'm not a soldering guy who likes to do open-heart surgery to fix $100+ mice with bad switches.

Stupidly expensive...but I do love the feel of it. The scroll wheel alone from my g305 and Viper Ultimate is a big difference.

 

[Phuncz]

Oh my. I went and got a Viper Mini Signature Edition.

Sick and tired of expensive mice (from Logitech and Razer too) with mechanical switches developing double-clicking due to intentionally non-adjustable debounce, and it was the one mouse I know of that has optical switches that hopefully are immune from it.

Well actually...

Stupidly expensive, but I'm not a soldering guy who likes to do open-heart surgery to fix $100+ mice with bad switches.

OK never mind
I do not have soldering experience above novice level when I did it (I'd call myself still a novice now) but my G403 that I fixed has been working flawlessly for three years.

 

[tinyitx]

Japan, Australia and New Zealand eggs are moving into the local supermarkets in recent months, quickly replacing American eggs.

Ever since Japan's plan to dump radioactive waste water into the Pacific ocean, I have to show my anger by boycotting their eggs.
So, it is between Aussie and NZ eggs to get my approval.
They are very close in most aspects. But I finally prefer NZ eggs for 1 reason. Can you guess? Answer at the bottom of the post.


NZ eggs


Aussie eggs


(Ans: Somehow the Australian eggs are more prone to the cracking when they are boiled. This decides my buying preference of the NZ eggs.)

 

[confusis]

Woo, NZ for the win! Farmer Brown is mid-tier for NZ organic eggs though, suppliers like Durham Farms, Pasture Poultry and Frenz have richer yolks and better welfare for the chooks.


Source: I work in organic retail

 

[tinyitx]

Woo, NZ for the win! Farmer Brown is mid-tier for NZ organic eggs though, suppliers like Durham Farms, Pasture Poultry and Frenz have richer yolks and better welfare for the chooks.


Source: I work in organic retail

Thanks for the info.
Will keep an eye on Durham Farms, Pasture Poultry and Frenz if they show up locally.

 

[Soul_Est]

Reassembled my computer, Full Circle. I had all but given up on it until I bought a used HDPLEX 400W AC-DC to replace the one that died on me last year. I'll post pictures of it in due time.

 

[Solo]

I voided mad warranties, my brothers. I literally cannot help but strip away all of the serial numbers, bar codes, and whack omega-gamer branding as much as I can without losing actual component functionality. This is going in a Velka 3.

 

[Dawelio]

I voided mad warranties, my brothers. I literally cannot help but strip away all of the serial numbers, bar codes, and whack omega-gamer branding as much as I can without losing actual component functionality. This is going in a Velka 3.

Meanwhile I'm personally against what you did for warranty reasons, gotta admit that what you've done makes it looks absolutely sexy! Damn that looks good!

What specs is in this photo?

 

[Solo]

Meanwhile I'm personally against what you did for warranty reasons, gotta admit that what you've done makes it looks absolutely sexy! Damn that looks good!

What specs is in this photo?

There's a 7600, 32GB CL28-5600 memory, and a 2TB 990 Pro. And then of course, the 4060 Solo (lel).

Also, this motherboard is weird as hell. It has a front panel daughterboard/card thing where you can plug things in with oversized adapter cables. I think the worst part is that it includes SATA connectors on it. At this point, considering the board also has 3 M.2 slots and is an ITX board, I'd rather they just do away with those connectors on this form factor.

 

[Dawelio]

Meanwhile I'm personally against what you did for warranty reasons, gotta admit that what you've done makes it looks absolutely sexy! Damn that looks good!

What specs is in this photo?

Just love that the GPU is literally the same size as the motherboard in terms of width

 

[hrh_ginsterbusch]

I finally managed to "finish" my endeavour into "how to be able to make use of USB sockets on the mainboard"; my initial solution was to get a 5,25" USB 3 + USB-C + Audio plugs extension, but that didnt fit where I wanted to place it (ie. in the open PSU area of my Meshlicious, because I've relocated the PSU to the other side).

So I returned it and ordered another one by a company called Graugear, ie. a 3.5" with only 2x USB 3 + USB C connectors, but a really well done one. Which didnt fit either, because I'd need a custom lid / outled, and as I neither have the clues nor the access to 3D printing, I ended up with just pluging in the connectors on the MB, cut up two stripes of magnetic tape, stuck it to the underside of the 3.5" extension, and now it routes outside, stuck to the side of the case. And ... it works! Successfully tested my webcam, connected to the 3.5" extensions USB 3 port.

cu, w0lf.

 

[AlexTSG]

Today I received some VE Monk Earbuds that I ordered weeks ago from AliExpress.

They're really cheap (under $10) and they sound surprisingly good. While they won't be replacing my Hifiman Edition XS headphones, that's not why I bought them.

All my headphones are fairly large open back ones that need the be connected to a desktop amplifier to sound their best. I have a Topping A30/D30 Pro stack on my desk, but it's not a portable solution.

These VE monks are easy to shove into a pocket in my laptop bag and use on the go. I also hate having IEMs jammed into my ear holes, so these earbuds are a lot more comfortable for me. My AirPod Pros (1st Gen) are tolerable, but I'm always aware that they're in my ears, and they've started making a high-pitched squeal if I move/adjust them.

Now I'm tempted to move up in price a bit and see how much better earbuds can get. I may look for a deal on the FiiO FF3 earbuds on Black Friday and see what spending 10x as much gets me. Diminishing returns I suspect! The FF3s do look very premium compared to the Monks, so if they just sound a little better I'd be very happy.

 

[CC Ricers]

I'm attempting to compile an operating system on a machine with 8GB RAM and a 4 core CPU... I must be mad. But I'm gradually stamping out compile step errors and gradually getting closer to building all the packages with each hurdle I overcome. Plus, I get to say I added a patch to the Linux kernel if this works out.

 

[Skripka]

I'm attempting to compile an operating system on a machine with 8GB RAM and a 4 core CPU... I must be mad. But I'm gradually stamping out compile step errors and gradually getting closer to building all the packages with each hurdle I overcome. Plus, I get to say I added a patch to the Linux kernel if this works out.

Be warned...when you're done and in a couple months, you'll wonder 'why didn't I just use a pre-compiled distribution?'

(I did that shit 10 years ago for 'fun')

 

[GuilleAcoustic]

Ahahah... that reminds me of my pre-dad days... then I moved to Arch

 

[CC Ricers]

Be warned...when you're done and in a couple months, you'll wonder 'why didn't I just use a pre-compiled distribution?'

(I did that shit 10 years ago for 'fun')

In my case, it's to add a hardware device quirk for a particular screen I use, since the product's name and vendor are not listed in the source files for it. The DMI match is a very specific use case, so unsure if this would actually be a patch that I'd add to the public version of the build.