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This is a fun one.

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With this, I will finally move to a motherboard without a PS/2 port and not lose anything.

It's not just a passive adapter, this is a so called "Soarer's converter." (click the link , this thing has FIRMWARE) It's got a teensy microcontroller inside that implements a full PS/2 bus and then translates it to a 1000hz polling USB side, and furthermore translates full n-key rollover from my PS/2 keyboard to full n-key rollover on USB.

It cost 40 bucks, but it means i am no longer limited to either 6NKRO 250hz polling, or a motherboard with a real PS/2 port, on my trusty WASD CODE.

Worth it.
 
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blu ray 4k player!!! or a next gen console at some point with disc player.

also I watch Vincent all the time, he is hilarious and awesome as they come.

I own a 4K UHD region free player which was expensive because it's region free. that I use with my 2 LG 4K IPS smart tv's at home.

When it comes to the media is expensive sometimes when the movies/series exists.

This is a fun one.

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With this, I will finally move to a motherboard without a PS/2 port and not lose anything.

It's not just a passive adapter, this is a so called "Soarer's converter." (click the link , this thing has FIRMWARE) It's got a teensy microcontroller inside that implements a full PS/2 bus and then translates it to a 1000hz polling USB side, and furthermore translates full n-key rollover from my PS/2 keyboard to full n-key rollover on USB.

It cost 40 bucks, but it means i am no longer limited to either 6NKRO 250hz polling, or a motherboard with a real PS/2 port, on my trusty WASD CODE.

Worth it.

Hmm, is it a unknown or real brand? I am thinking about driver support.
 

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I own a 4K UHD region free player which was expensive because it's region free. that I use with my 2 LG 4K IPS smart tv's at home.

When it comes to the media is expensive sometimes when the movies/series exists.

my local library has free rentals on 4k blu rays. they usually have a good selection too. 7 day free rental.
 
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this is one of the most brilliant lifehacks ive ever seen

I'm pretty sure my L5 and HT5 laid flat fit entirely within its confines lol, this will make my life so much easier for $20
I feel a YouTube 'How to' video coming on...
 
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A very cool component out for delivery today for this Z590 build to replace the IcyDock RAID1 box (highlighted below).

A build for the Science Writer.

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I'm considering a Cooler Master Q300L to sit next to the Smart TV, mainly because it takes a standard ATX size PSU as opposed to mini or slim, which are expensive to replace.
It's a good size, not too intrusive and can sit in the TV cabinet.
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It's a RAID1/RAID0 5.25in enclosure/box with a 3rd drive bay for adding/extracting data without disturbing the RAID array! :toast:

Set by default to hardware RAID1 via the backplane chipset which is ideal for this office build. :)

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Disabled the fan - pulled the pwr cable.

Using (2) Samsung 860 Pro SSDs, they don't need active cooling. :)

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:)
 
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I'm considering a Cooler Master Q300L to sit next to the Smart TV, mainly because it takes a standard ATX size PSU as opposed to mini or slim, which are expensive to replace.
It's a good size, not too intrusive and can sit in the TV cabinet.
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Airflow is absolutely atrocious according to GamersNexus though - to the extent that they drilled out every single hole in the front panel to fix it. So don't expect it to cool well.

The CM NR200 is compatible with ATX PSUs with a 3D printed bracket they supply plans for, or the Meshlicious supports them OOTB, though it's a bit more expensive.
 
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I'm considering a Cooler Master Q300L to sit next to the Smart TV, mainly because it takes a standard ATX size PSU as opposed to mini or slim, which are expensive to replace.
It's a good size, not too intrusive and can sit in the TV cabinet.
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If you consider this thing, make sure you get high static pressure fans. Anyway, MB400L is a better case and in all aspect similar to Q300L.
 
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Hmm, is it a unknown or real brand? I am thinking about driver support.
As driverless as a USB/PS/2 keyboard. It's an open schematic anyone can make, so I bought one off ebay.
 
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My Corsair AX650 from 2012 decided to start dying in my Ivy Bridge PLEX server, so I replaced it with a new Be Quiet! Pure Power 11 500W.

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This used to be my main rig before I built the system in my sig. Fractal Design Define Mini, Asus P8Z88-M Pro, i5 3570k, Noctua NH-U9B SE2, Corsair Vengeance CML8GX3M2A1600C9W 4GB x 4, Samsung 840 Pro 256GB.
 
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Thanks to iBruceypoo (and the rest of you guys) showing off I just couldn't sit still. That nasty ghetto rigged EK D5 pump/res combo was really getting on my nerves. So the stuff I ordered a few days ago arrived late afternoon, had the day off :cool: The Watercool Heatkiller 200 D5 res is undeniably Deutsche gründlichkeit. Thick glass, minimalist look, easy assembly :love: After transplating the EK D5 I mounted the whole thing to the amazing MO-RA3 420 Pro, tubing and done. Also decided to ditch clear tubing for ZMT, that shit gets nasty so easily (clear to murky). Next month is going to be the GPU on a separate MO-RA3 360, I finally managed to find a compatible block :D
 

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Thanks to iBruceypoo (and the rest of you guys) showing off I just couldn't sit still. That nasty ghetto rigged EK D5 pump/res combo was really getting on my nerves. So the stuff I ordered a few days ago arrived late afternoon, had the day off :cool: The Watercool Heatkiller 200 D5 res is undeniably Deutsche gründlichkeit. Thick glass, minimalist look, easy assembly :love: After transplating the EK D5 I mounted the whole thing to the amazing MO-RA3 420 Pro, tubing and done. Also decided to ditch clear tubing for ZMT, that shit gets nasty so easily (clear to murky). Next month is going to be the GPU on a separate MO-RA3 360, I finally managed to find a compatible block :D

WOOHOO! Test bench brothers! :toast: That's much more than my simple office rig. lolol I could really crank out some Word.docs with your build. :D

LOVE that radiator and res are so beautiful.

Showing Off = Sharing! I do a lot of sharing. :D

In this rough and messy pic below, notice how the shadow of the Aquaero 6 on the computer table looks like a cityscape. :p

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WOOHOO! Test bench brothers! :toast: That's much more than my simple office rig. lolol I could really crank out some Word.docs with your build. :D

LOVE that radiator and res are so beautiful.

Showing Off = Sharing! I do a lot of sharing. :laugh:


In this rough and messy pic below, notice how the shadow of the Aquaero 6 on the computer table looks like a cityscape. :p


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"Simple office rig" my ass! Not trying to be an ass kisser but I want that Apex and Aqua Computer controller :p They create incredibly well done controllers and innovate in the water cooling industry. I'd rather buy from companies like them than EK for example.
Oh, and sharing is caring! It might motivate other people to do the same :toast: High five brother!
My Corsair AX650 from 2012 decided to start dying in my Ivy Bridge PLEX server, so I replaced it with a new Be Quiet! Pure Power 11 500W.

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This used to be my main rig before I built the system in my sig. Fractal Design Define Mini, Asus P8Z88-M Pro, i5 3570k, Noctua NH-U9B SE2, Corsair Vengeance CML8GX3M2A1600C9W 4GB x 4, Samsung 840 Pro 256GB.
Nice cable management, well done! And that's a pretty old PSU, lasted for about 9 years, awesome
 

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I like it man.. honestly been wanting a bench for awhile. Biggest reason I didn't was living in an apt with two toddler boys lol.. but now they are growing up and no where near being toddlers anymore. Hurts to say that a little.. always be my babies..

But I don't have to worry about little fingers, or stuff flying (much) anymore. It was mostly the little fingers because these fans don't care about your feelings lol :laugh: If the cat on the other hand wants to learn a life lesson, I could be ok with that since she is a bit of a jerk.. ;)
 
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My next home office? :)

Where's Daddy?

He's in the Orb.


 
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My next home office? :)

Where's Daddy?

He's in the Orb.


I can just imagine how much that thing is going to cost = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
 
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I like that ORB but I like this better



Mainly because sitting in that ORB chair would make me feel like Mork calling Orson nuno nuno shazbutt
 
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got all i mentioned previously, dismantled the previous setup, cleaned my case squeaky clean, installed all in...

1. tested before final setup working, fully installed, UH? fan not spinning white led stripes not lighting? UH? mmhhh maybe a faulty adapter ... recheck all connection, booting fan and light, good ...
2. mmhhhh missing 2 HDD in the total count, checking the Sata cable, opening the PSU shroud ... what the F ... forgot to connect the second 3 Sata cable to the PSU *ultra heavy facepalm* "oh well that explain the fan/led issue ...."
3. booting, all storage accounted for ... BSOD... "well i did a dirty swap... so it's probably that" *fresh install* BSOD Memory Management... "mmhh my HyperX Predator khx2800c14d4/16gx is a bit old and does not show in QVL that might explain it ... but when i tested it and found it working it did not BSOD" *tested with 2x4 and not 4x4.... facepalm* remove Slot A1 and B1... boot fine but BSOD memory management, although 2 hrs later ... oh well could be worse i can use these 2 hrs to order a QVL listed RAM

annnndddd to the point of that post and thread ....tomorrow:
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G.Skill Aegis 2x8gb F4-3000C16D-16GISB ~85chf (well that's a whole 8chf cheaper than the other manufacturers DDR4-3000, who have heatsinks ... 8chf 2 heatsinks? make sense ... ) but still! even tho 85chf will set me back 160~ish beers less next month... 8chf sparred will still be 16 beers ... better than nothing ... :D (edit: 16 gb ram 16 Beer... GB? 16 GIGA BEERS! DEAL!)

(that's odd ... they downgraded their Aegis line? the one i had a looooooooooong time ago had a orange metal heatsink or ... wait, no i had some Ares DDR3)
yeah that one
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baaahhhhh maybe i can recycle my server heatsink (or check if the Predator heatsink can be dismantled and re used :laugh: )

also well... windows did not like it hehe ... non activated whooops ...

conclusion, do not mix beer and rig assembling ... it can be nerve wracking... although i always manage something satisfactory (sort off ...)

that's still 12 threads more than before and @ 4.14 0.5 more than before ... same base speed tho but the 6600K had issues with OC and boost
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I like that ORB but I like this better



Mainly because sitting in that ORB chair would make me feel like Mork calling Orson nuno nuno shazbutt

also I don't think the Orb can recline very far... where as this, you can go full horizontal almost I believe with the monitors above you... would be pretty epic way to relax... sometimes i get really sick of sitting at my desk... would love to have that if it was affordable. which it's not sadly. especially when my back is hurting.
 

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switching the gigabyte B450 for this, today

Nice! Identical to the B550M-TUF aside from what's under the PCH heatsink. I like my B550 board a lot since I bought it a year ago to replace my B450I Aorus at the time, nice and stout VRM and good BIOS. Just wish it could have a VRM temp sensor and do away with the yellow highlights and tramp stamp.

I do prefer Gigabyte's usual M.2 heatsink setup though, it's subjectively a little better made and easier to install. Asus BIOS more than makes up for it though, sorry Gigabyte.

@GreiverBlade last I checked Ares was a hidden B-die gem? Though maybe only the 3200CL14 version.
 
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@GreiverBlade last I checked Ares was a hidden B-die gem? Though maybe only the 3200CL14 version.
well the Ares i had were DDR3, which if i recall correctly where in a rig with a Xeon E3-1275V2 and then a FX-6300 (and yeah they were quite good at the time and excellent price also )

the Aegis 3000CL16 will do fine ... i hope ... i did not browse that QVL while checking what was available at my etailer for more Memory management BSOD :laugh:

for Win activation well ... it can wait a bit but next time i get a Pro license (it was a Win 8.1 home to 10 upgrade, on a OCZ Vertex 3 that, as i mentioned previously, "survived 9yrs of services 8 win install from 7 to 10 and 8 different rigs from AMD and Intel, and a lot of dirty swaps ... still showing 96% integrity" the fresh install will go on the Samsung 870 Evo, rather than the Vertex 3 )
 
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Nice! Identical to the B550M-TUF aside from what's under the PCH heatsink. I like my B550 board a lot since I bought it a year ago to replace my B450I Aorus at the time, nice and stout VRM and good BIOS. Just wish it could have a VRM temp sensor and do away with the yellow highlights and tramp stamp.

I do prefer Gigabyte's usual M.2 heatsink setup though, it's subjectively a little better made and easier to install. Asus BIOS more than makes up for it though, sorry Gigabyte.

@GreiverBlade last I checked Ares was a hidden B-die gem? Though maybe only the 3200CL14 version.

The gig board is ok, but this has 2x m2, better vrm's, better bios, and better CPU support. I only do mATX now, prefer smaller case now.
Snagged this too, so considering a soft tube loop with a 280mm rad for cpu.
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