The Member's Systems Discussion Thread

[g-unit1111]

Damn Angels off to a crap start...I was at the home opener and left in the 7th inning...

Same, that game stunk.

And Chicago fans are becoming almost as bad as New York fans. Almost.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

I still don't understand Americans and Baseball -.-

 

[turkey3_scratch]

I still don't understand Americans and Baseball -.-

What about football? Football is an American-only sport (can't think of any other country that plays it) but baseball is a huge sport in places like Cuba and especially south of the US.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

I only watch the superbowl(mainly because of the food at my uncle's house 😀)

 

[azzazel_99]

sorry but baseball is boring to watch and boring to play. Football, soccer and rugby are all better sports

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Golf is more boring to watch than baseball.

 

[azzazel_99]

oh god yes. Golf is the most useless thing anyone could ever possibly do.

 

[g-unit1111]

oh god yes. Golf is the most useless thing anyone could ever possibly do.

I like what George Carlin said - "Golf is hitting a ball with a crooked stick, and then walking after it. And then hitting it again! Just pick it up and go home!" :lol:

Though I do love me some hockey during the winter. Can't wait to see what the playoffs are going to bring.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

I used to caddy, and it's a shame when multi-millionares at a country club won't even tip you. The women never tip. The old men never tip. Only the young men in their 20s tipped well, especially if they had a few beers.

 

[Onus]

You actually need to be in the right mindset (and sometimes the right venue) to enjoy these things. Golf isn't a contest like football where you've got grunting sweathogs trying to out-burl one another; it's a game of angle and intellect, balanced against individual skills; the shots each player knows he is able to make. I don't watch it myself, but used to watch with Dad sometimes, and still may pay a little attention to it if he watches during a visit.
Baseball is horribly boring on TV, but on the radio isn't half-bad, and in person at the stadium can be ok too.
Hockey is great on TV; the scale fits well.

 

[PantherTyler]

Just picked up a new motherboard for my baby Ultron, super excited to put it in once i get the new gpu as well

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Sitting here with a potato just staring at that....

 

[stickg1]

You actually need to be in the right mindset (and sometimes the right venue) to enjoy these things. Golf isn't a contest like football where you've got grunting sweathogs trying to out-burl one another; it's a game of angle and intellect, balanced against individual skills; the shots each player knows he is able to make. I don't watch it myself, but used to watch with Dad sometimes, and still may pay a little attention to it if he watches during a visit.
Baseball is horribly boring on TV, but on the radio isn't half-bad, and in person at the stadium can be ok too.
Hockey is great on TV; the scale fits well.

I always enjoyed hockey, but now with 1080p broadcast it's way better, it looks amazing and way easier to keep track of the puck. But in general, high definition television, larger but still more crisp screens, it has done wonders for live sports.


Kinda bored, can't sleep. I'll share some pics and give a brief update since I've been so scarce lately. I have been working very hard, and finally, I am close to being a licensed and insured contractor. I've met a lovely girl, and everything is going very well for me.

As far as my PC setup goes for my new apartment. I parted out some of my few rigs. My main PC is a GA-78LMT-USB3 AM3+ board, FX-8320e @ 4.2GHz, 8GB generic 1600MHz CL9 ram, Sapphire R9 270x, 120GB Mushkin SSD, 1TB WD Blue, Rosewill ARC M550, in a Corsair 350D.

I have an old Llano APU A4 setup as an HTPC too. Not really worth mentioning but it gets the job done.

Here's a custom cedar sauna I did in a real high in home last week, just thought I would share. I even did the LED lighting for them.

 

[Danger_Noodle]

Back when I started building this like a year ago Toms gave me some good advice about parts and stuff. I don't think I'll ever actually be done with it as it keeps on evolving. But I recently gave it a facelift with a new cleaner case. These pictures are a little inconsistent as some of them were taken WHILE I was painting the PCIE covers, and since I've bought cable combs so my management is even neater. Also, hard to get a photo of red LEDs.

Specs:
Intel i7 4790k Devil's Canyon
Corsair DDR3 1600mhz 16GB
Asus Z97 Sabertooth Mark S
Corsair H100i
Asus STRIX GTX 980ti
Samsung 850 evo 500gb
EVGA Supernova G2 750w
Corsair 600C case

 

[Onus]

Very nice, Stickolas!
And, that's a nicely laid-out system, Mr. Noodle.

 

[Mirakledba]

I know Im late...seems quiet here...

D34th - Haha I AM ADDICTED To baseball!!!

Gunit - Damn angles on a roll now or what xD??

Stick G1 - That is SWEET!! Love the wood and the lighting..

Noodle - That looks amazing. I wish I was into computers like I was before....

I dont even game anymore...Just guitar and flying. Took my 3rd flight last week and did a bunch of touch and go landings. Going again on May 7.

 

[Mirakledba]

sorry but baseball is boring to watch and boring to play. Football, soccer and rugby are all better sports

Alright when are you looking to fight me? You just insulted my life XD!! Ive already gone to....what...3 angels games and we only 9 games in haha.

 

[g-unit1111]

I know Im late...seems quiet here...

D34th - Haha I AM ADDICTED To baseball!!!

Gunit - Damn angles on a roll now or what xD??

Yup, and playing the Twins tonight who are 0 and 9. :lol:

Back when I started building this like a year ago Toms gave me some good advice about parts and stuff. I don't think I'll ever actually be done with it as it keeps on evolving. But I recently gave it a facelift with a new cleaner case. These pictures are a little inconsistent as some of them were taken WHILE I was painting the PCIE covers, and since I've bought cable combs so my management is even neater. Also, hard to get a photo of red LEDs.

That is very nice. I'm in the process of turning my Dark Knight rig into an ultra high end system with a black and orange theme to it. When Broadwell-E is out I'm going to base it around an Asrock OC Formula, i7-6800K, and probably going to go full liquid cooling with an orange loop. I'm currently looking at EKWB's stuff. Not exactly what I would call cheap but for modding purposes and to build a show-off piece I'm all for it. :lol:

 

[PantherTyler]

G-unit1111, i have a lot of EKWB parts and they are phenomenal, sure you'll love them in your next upgrade/build. Only thing i don't like about EKWB is their radiators, not quite as good as Alphacool (atleast from the research i've done). I'd love to do more color coating in my build but i'm always hesitant when i hear people wanting to do clear tubes and colored liquid, so many dyes contain sugar which gunks up and causes damage to the system *sigh* what a shame.

 

[PantherTyler]

Currently waiting (still) for my GPU to arrive for my current upgrade, have a new MSI X99A Godlike Carbon sitting in the box just waiting to go into Ultron. Every time I look at him i tear up a bit seeing him in disarray.
(idk why the pic got rotated sorry)

 

[g-unit1111]

G-unit1111, i have a lot of EKWB parts and they are phenomenal, sure you'll love them in your next upgrade/build. Only thing i don't like about EKWB is their radiators, not quite as good as Alphacool (atleast from the research i've done). I'd love to do more color coating in my build but i'm always hesitant when i hear people wanting to do clear tubes and colored liquid, so many dyes contain sugar which gunks up and causes damage to the system *sigh* what a shame.

Good to know. There's so much that I don't know about doing a full custom loop. I've only ever done CLLs and air cooling. I've never done a full custom water block before and I'm kind of nervous about pulling the trigger but I think once I finally build one it will be good.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Anyone remember me? I'm about to strip my build and incorporate it into my bed instead,
Chiller module will double as Milk storage for coffee, 36" monitor will be mounted at the foot of my bed and mobo/ Radiators and T-virus and fire extinguisher resses will be mounted on the reverse side of the footboard, as usual minimal cabling/tubing in view and all controlled from the comfy other end of the bed 🙂
Questions or ideas welcome hehe
Moto

 

[Danger_Noodle]

I know Im late...seems quiet here...

D34th - Haha I AM ADDICTED To baseball!!!

Gunit - Damn angles on a roll now or what xD??

Yup, and playing the Twins tonight who are 0 and 9. :lol:

Back when I started building this like a year ago Toms gave me some good advice about parts and stuff. I don't think I'll ever actually be done with it as it keeps on evolving. But I recently gave it a facelift with a new cleaner case. These pictures are a little inconsistent as some of them were taken WHILE I was painting the PCIE covers, and since I've bought cable combs so my management is even neater. Also, hard to get a photo of red LEDs.

That is very nice. I'm in the process of turning my Dark Knight rig into an ultra high end system with a black and orange theme to it. When Broadwell-E is out I'm going to base it around an Asrock OC Formula, i7-6800K, and probably going to go full liquid cooling with an orange loop. I'm currently looking at EKWB's stuff. Not exactly what I would call cheap but for modding purposes and to build a show-off piece I'm all for it. :lol:

I wanna build an EK loop so bad man. While most of the parts in the starter are good to go the reservoirs offered are just too small for my tastes. (that is, just the ones in the starter kits) Plus I'm hardcore all about the hardline tubing, so really I need to buy all the parts individually and that requires time and measurements. I'll probably do it eventually, but I'm good for now.

Also, orange builds look awesome. The LinusTechTips guys just build a custom rig in their signature orange color (which required some painting) which turned out looking awesome.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

I don't watch Linus... I reaeaaaaaaaaaaaally don't like him now....

 

[nukemaster]

Anyone remember me? I'm about to strip my build and incorporate it into my bed instead,
Chiller module will double as Milk storage for coffee, 36" monitor will be mounted at the foot of my bed and mobo/ Radiators and T-virus and fire extinguisher resses will be mounted on the reverse side of the footboard, as usual minimal cabling/tubing in view and all controlled from the comfy other end of the bed 🙂
Questions or ideas welcome hehe
Moto

I have seem some "bed" builds(I do not even remember where i saw it), but they had things like the mattress on a hinge so that the bed moved out of the way to allow the monitor to slide up. Very cool and I am sure the coolest dorm accessory ever(a fully hidden computer, yet a full gaming system on demand).

You have what seems like quite an undertaking, but depending on the space under the bed, you may actually have more room than a computer case

I am sure everyone wants to see this build as it happens.