What's your latest tech purchase?

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Picked up a G710+ used off ebay looks pretty good and only 60 bucks
I already have one just natched this one up cause it was cheap and I need another and like the G710+

 

[heinztvoert]

The orders have all come in - Ryzen 7 3800X, 32 gb DDR4 3200 Ram (xpg Gammix), 1 tb NVME drive, Deep Cool AIO and excellent MSI tomahawk.

 

[E-curbi]

Grabbed a new Arris Surfboard since the current one has been in service since 2014, when we first broke free of renting from the cable company.

Didn't get the super-expensive one like $195, ouch - this one was only $75, nice price.

Looks pretty good sitting beside the HHKB mouse stand, lol Gf ended up not really finding any real use or grand design for it, so I'm like "Are you kidding me? It's like the most perfect mouse stand on planet Earth."

gf: there's no such thing as a mouse stand
me: there is now!
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Getting ready to Plasti-Dip the Dimastech USB hub - then install the hub and the 2nd Vandal switch then some badly needed cable management. Sounds easy, nope, need to disassemble the entire bench to gain access to that small area behind the front panel. Oh well, have a single day off so plan on enjoying some relaxing and wonderful building moments with my computer gear.

So in love with this Dimas bench, everything about it is ideal for my needs - from the physical space it occupies to the amazing purpose it satisfies.

 

[r.h.p]

whats the surboard for anyway

 

[TheLostSwede]

Grabbed a new Arris Surfboard since the current one has been in service since 2014, when we first broke free of renting from the cable company.

Didn't get the super-expensive one like $195, ouch - this one was only $75, nice price.

Looks pretty good sitting beside the HHKB mouse stand, lol Gf ended up not really finding any real use or grand design for it, so I'm like "Are you kidding me? It's like the most perfect mouse stand on planet Earth."

gf: there's no such thing as a mouse stand
me: there is now!
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Getting ready to Plasti-Dip the Dimastech USB hub - then install the hub and the 2nd Vandal switch then some badly needed cable management. Sounds easy, nope, need to disassemble the entire bench to gain access to that small area behind the front panel. Oh well, have a single day off so plan on enjoying some relaxing and wonderful building moments with my computer gear.

So in love with this Dimas bench, everything about it is ideal for my needs - from the physical space it occupies to the amazing purpose it satisfies.

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Isn't that the one with the borked Intel CPU? You should return that one ASAP imho.

Intel Puma 6 Modem List Chipset Defects – ApprovedModemList.com

The Do Not Buy Intel Puma 6 modem list with an explanantion of the chipset defect. Details on the lawsuit & how to spot the defective modems.

approvedmodemlist.com

Also, that blue thing is not a hub, it's just a normal USB 3.0 cable that connectors to the typical motherboard header, as the header provides two ports. You can get those in black, a lot less hassle...

 

[EarthDog]

Isn't that the one with the borked Intel CPU? You should return that one ASAP imho.

I have one....... I'm pretty sure it was updated from either Arris or the ISP side.

I don't have any issues with it (anymore). But used to a couple years back when it was released.

 

[E-curbi]

I have one....... I'm pretty sure it was updated from either Arris or the ISP side.

I don't have any issues with it (anymore). But used to a couple years back when it was released.

Thank you so much @EarthDog - you totally ROCK!

-needed some reassurance, lol. Was hoping whatever went wrong had since been rectified.

Isn't that the one with the borked Intel CPU? You should return that one ASAP imho.

Intel Puma 6 Modem List Chipset Defects – ApprovedModemList.com

The Do Not Buy Intel Puma 6 modem list with an explanantion of the chipset defect. Details on the lawsuit & how to spot the defective modems.

approvedmodemlist.com

Also, that blue thing is not a hub, it's just a normal USB 3.0 cable that connectors to the typical motherboard header, as the header provides two ports. You can get those in black, a lot less hassle...

Gotcha, not a hub, yet it kinda functions like the hubs I use on my desk - except that it connects with an internal USB cable not external like my desktop ones and it mounts within a bench chassis and not on top of my desk and doesn't require an external power cable like my desktop ones do - ok its not a hub.

Can I do anything right today? maybe I should postpone the Plasti-Dip application - until my brain returns, lol

By the way, these XCellon metal hubs are amazing, no issues had them for years and they're switchable pwr on/off as need be.

...Try to throw in any positive experience I've had with a product - figure it might help someone at TPU.

 

[EarthDog]

Thank you so much @EarthDog - you totally ROCK!

-needed some reassurance, lol. Was hoping whatever went wrong had since been rectified.

I wouldn't bet my life on it... just saying I personally do not see the issues anymore (though I recall issues early on). Make sure the FW is updated to the latest and your ISP too for the best support for the product.

I also recall it only happening in extreme circumstances(?) but could be wrong on that...

 

[E-curbi]

I wouldn't bet my life on it... just saying I personally do not see the issues anymore (though I recall issues early on). Make sure the FW is updated to the latest and your ISP too for the best support for the product.

I also recall it only happening in extreme circumstances(?) but could be wrong on that...

Again, thanks so much. Connected it up and no internet. So maybe it's a borked one like @TheLostSwede has stated.

Oh wait, do I need to contact the ISP and let them know the MAC ID number before it will work? OK, that's strike 3 for me today, I'm out. lol

 

[EarthDog]

Again, thanks so much. Connected it up and no internet. So maybe it's a borked one like @TheLostSwede has stated.

Oh wait, do I need to contact the ISP and let them know the ID numbers before it will work? OK, that strike 3 for me today, I'm out. lol

Ha... yes, you need to let them know you have a different device in there and the will get you going.

 

[E-curbi]

whats the surfboard for anyway

It's a cable modem. @r.h.p - I'm having some of your Aussie beer today, haven't had ANY beer since February. The lager I like - everyone else HATES IT, especially Australians so I've learned.

I'm not sure why, it's pretty good when you let the oil cans get really super-chilled in the freezer.

Foster's Lager

Dear Phill and other moderators - I promise to be good, even though I'm having beer.

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Here's the Lamptron 16mm momentary Vandal with white dot illumination. Not certain why they included an o-ring, I'm not building in a submarine.

 

[r.h.p]

It's a cable modem. @r.h.p - I'm having some Aussie beer today, haven't had ANY beer since February. The lager I like - everyone else HATES IT, especially Australians so I've learned.

I'm not sure why, it's pretty good when you let the oil cans get really super-chilled in the freezer.

Foster's Lager

Dear Phill and other moderators - I promise to be good, even though I'm having beer.

yeah you get that a lot with fosters , also vb . I drink most lagers , im not into pilsiner and craft beer so i don't fit in with hipsters

 

[E-curbi]

yeah you get that a lot with fosters , also vb . I drink most lagers , im not into pilsiner and craft beer so i don't fit in with hipsters

WOW! That 1st sip. So Cold. So Delicious.

It's been over 4months since we've had any wine or beer in the house. I better go slow.

Today, beer is a tech-related purchase.

 

[AsRock]

Again, thanks so much. Connected it up and no internet. So maybe it's a borked one like @TheLostSwede has stated.

Oh wait, do I need to contact the ISP and let them know the MAC ID number before it will work? OK, that's strike 3 for me today, I'm out. lol

if Concast it is that way now, did not used to be but... I had mine replaced 3 times and i have to get Comcast to tell them it's failed before they will even replace it each time, so we ended up having the NONE intel one as it was really buggy crap although that one been replaced twice(6183)

I hope you were able to keep your old one.

 

[E-curbi]

if Concast it is that way now, did not used to be but... I had mine replaced 3 times and i have to get Comcast to tell them it's failed before they will even replace it each time, so we ended up having the NONE intel one as it was really buggy crap although that one been replaced twice(6183)

I hope you were able to keep your old one.

Yep, keeping the older cable modem as a backup, it's also an Arris Surfboard - model SB6141, from 6years ago. Looks about the same except it's white in color.

This one, I dunno, the newer SB6190 comes in white or black, just thought the black would blend a bit better with my gear - this time around.

Not certain if the super-expensive SB8200 model is worth the money, but here's the page if anyone is shopping for a cable-modem...

Cable Modems | SURFboard

Video streaming, virtual reality gaming, video game velocity, and more. One SURFboard cable modem has enough power to handle your home connectivity demands-without compromising your internet speed.

www.arris.com

 

[TheLostSwede]

I have one....... I'm pretty sure it was updated from either Arris or the ISP side.

I don't have any issues with it (anymore). But used to a couple years back when it was released.

Doesn't matter, the hardware is flawed and apparently unfixable in software.
Would you suggest someone buys one based on the issues it supposedly has?

 

[E-curbi]

Doesn't matter, the hardware is flawed and apparently unfixable in software.
Would you suggest someone buys one based on the issues it supposedly has?

OUCH!

Which model would be your best suggestion bro? I'm open to return this one asap - to Amazon.

See you fine TPU gents later...

...gotta get to building and finalizing the Super Duper Blackout test bench - film at 11. Or maybe tomorrow - if I fall asleep as an early effect of the beer, probably will.

 

[EarthDog]

Doesn't matter, the hardware is flawed and apparently unfixable in software.
Would you suggest someone buys one based on the issues it supposedly has?

With my experience, yes. I don't have the issues. If you read a bit more into it, you'll also see it doesn't generally effect many users. I don't recall the details and don't have the time to link them though... sorry. When I bought this thing a couple years back, I ran into the issue and did all of this research.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Yep, keeping the older cable modem as a backup, it's also an Arris Surfboard - model SB6141, from 6years ago. Looks about the same except it's white in color.

This one, I dunno, the newer SB6190 comes in white or black, just thought the black would blend a bit better with my gear - this time around.

Not certain if the super-expensive SB8200 model is worth the money, but here's the page if anyone is shopping for a cable-modem...

Cable Modems | SURFboard

Video streaming, virtual reality gaming, video game velocity, and more. One SURFboard cable modem has enough power to handle your home connectivity demands-without compromising your internet speed.

www.arris.com

I guess I'm lucky, my ISP provides a free modem/router. That said, the router part is so crap I had them put it into bridge mode, so it just acts as a modem. They have frustratingly slow upload speeds though...
It's something or the other from Hitron, who seemingly mainly produces OEM solutions for the cable service providers.

With my experience, yes. I don't have the issues. If you read a bit more into it, you'll also see it doesn't generally effect many users. I don't recall the details and don't have the time to link them though... sorry. When I bought this thing a couple years back, I ran into the issue and did all of this research.

From my understanding, it has affected a lot of people and it's very random. It's been going on for years and was never properly resolved, hence the lawsuit against Intel.

What is wrong with my modem ?

 

[EarthDog]

I suggest reading some details on it. If I have the time, I'll link it up.

 

[Valantar]

yeah you get that a lot with fosters , also vb . I drink most lagers , im not into pilsiner and craft beer so i don't fit in with hipsters

Definitely going a bit OT here, but isn't pilsner a type of lager? I would expect most mass-produced lager beers to be accepted into the category of pilsner, as they tend to be of the pale variety.

 

[phill]

You might have to make a key to the surface of the pan heads as they might just not have anything that the spray can grab hold of so to speak Learn it all when painting and decorating mate!!

 

[E-curbi]

You might have to make a key to the surface of the pan heads as they might just not have anything that the spray can grab hold of so to speak Learn it all when painting and decorating mate!!

Going with a 2nd coat for now, and seeing how that works out.

10minutes later:

Seems kinda textured, I dunno. Maybe I should go with a different paint altogether, other than Plasti-Dip.

Or buy (2) panheads black anodized online.

 

[phill]

As long as it's the heads and not the thread that has the coating on, you should be good to go!

 

[E-curbi]

As long as it's the heads and not the thread that has the coating on, you should be good to go!

I need to redo the panhead screws Phill or just grab some nice anodized black ones online, the Plasti-Dip came out terrible , but the rest of the black-out is a big Yahoo!

The big white Lamptron reset dot, and those all black SilverStone sleeved front panel cables, woohoo!

GF says that white thing is "The All Seeing Eye."

Had to connect the front panel PWR and RST LED + and - pins on the motherboard with solder drops (pic below) so the white Lamptron Vandal switch led would illuminate.

Since, as anyone who's been running their Primary OS drive in NVMe PCIe slots (instead of SATA ports) will tell you - the HDD/SSD activity led will not flash at all - ever.

So to get the white Lamptron lamp to glow, modification of the Maximus X Apex motherboard (below) was necessary.

I'm happy with the results. Go silver solder!

Batman and Max.

Two office computers. So much love.