Ghetto Mods

[dnm_TX]

@Mussels thanks for the info and the link of course(got the measurments from there at least). Ended up buying:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373509604565?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=642500550573 (a bit more expensive but with almost twice the real estate) for my project(s)

@lexluthermiester link if you need it that is applicable to our side of the world :

Ultra Thin Pure Copper Mechanical Hard Disk Cooler Heat Sink Cooling 2.5 Inch | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Ultra Thin Pure Copper Mechanical Hard Disk Cooler Heat Sink Cooling 2.5 Inch at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Unfortunately,all are China based sellers

 

[ThaiTaffy]

Too cheap to buy a galvanized pole to sling my access point cables.

it safe for scaffolding here.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Too cheap to buy a galvanized pole to sling my access point cables.View attachment 244720it safe for scaffolding here.

Ghetto but functional. I like it!

 

[masterdeejay]

Finally my M40 (TitanX) now is cooled. 78C overclocked.
Dual cheap Arctic P8 fan for pressure.

 

[80251]

Nice job masterdeejay. Is that video card in question a Titan X P? I never understood why Nvidia released two Titan Pascal parts either because the product differentiation between them (and a 1080ti) is practically nil.

Nevermind, I see it's an M40 Tesla, but, according to TPU's GPU database that card doesn't have any video output?
https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/tesla-m40.c2771

 

[masterdeejay]

Nice job masterdeejay. Is that video card in question a Titan X P? I never understood why Nvidia released two Titan Pascal parts either because the product differentiation between them (and a 1080ti) is practically nil.

Nevermind, I see it's an M40 Tesla, but, according to TPU's GPU database that card doesn't have any video output?
https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/tesla-m40.c2771

No output, that is why i have an m2000 for output. (I have an igp but it has only dsub)
If there is more than one gpu in win11 you can select the gpu per application. Win10 works but sometimes needs regedit tweaking.
Select win11 gpu
you dont need any output for the gaming card, it is like dual gpu notebook with igp and native gpu.
You can use your igp for output and any card for 3d acceleration.
Only restricion is nvidia driver needs to support both gpu (same generation, old fermi cards not work with modern quadro drivers) or you have to use any intel or any amd card for output. Or it is even works with no video output (remote desktop). So you cant use two nvidia drivers in one windows but you can use two amd drivers if you have amd card (like Mi8 or 9300x2 or any firepro or instinct card).
Or you can use intel, amd and nvidia card in the same system.
Before the m2000 i used an old hd5450 card but it was bad for win11 (no youtube acceleration, and i dont want to use the m40 for chrome and light gaming)

 

[micropage7]

i try to improve the airflow using clear plastic, so the air could flow to aluminum heatsink

so far it works pretty good to reduce the heat more

 

[lexluthermiester]

i try to improve the airflow using clear plastic, so the air could flow to aluminum heatsink
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so far it works pretty good to reduce the heat more

While this still fits in with this thread, that's not as ghetto as it is very functional and creative! Very well done!

 

[ThaiTaffy]

While this still fits in with this thread, that's not as ghetto as it is very functional and creative! Very well done!

So was my bamboo pole!!

 

[lexluthermiester]

So was my bamboo pole!!

Agreed!

 

[Valantar]

While this still fits in with this thread, that's not as ghetto as it is very functional and creative! Very well done!

Isn't that the ghetto mod spirit - screw aesthetics, proper construction methods or materials, use what you have as long as it works?

 

[lexluthermiester]

Isn't that the ghetto mod spirit - screw aesthetics, proper construction methods or materials, use what you have as long as it works?

Sure, you bet! But his mod above, once the system is back together will be completely out of view and yet provide great functionality. It boarders on something that looks very professional, like it's supposed to be there. That's all I was saying.

EDIT:
Not sure this will qualify as a ghetto type mod, but I just finished rewiring a PSU to replace the low gauge wire it had from the factory with higher gauge wire from a cannibalized power cord.

The finished work.

Up close. The Blue, Green and Brown wires are my handywork.

The White & Black wire off to the side are the originals.

The reason for replacement? The fuse blew. This was after a full load test that involved a GTX690. The wires just couldn't provide the power needed. Replacing them along with the fuse fixed the problem and all is well. A quick check with my scope showed all the parts were operating as required. This is an example of a factory cutting corners and not using proper materials to do the job needed.

 

[micropage7]

just bought pallas 35mm f 2.8 and i forgot about it has pin that set the aperture ring

lucky for me that it has screws on the back, so i open it and i use plastic from cotton swab and cut it then place it on the pin

now i can set the aperture on, not locking on f2.8

 

[ThaiTaffy]

Sure, you bet! But his mod above, once the system is back together will be completely out of view and yet provide great functionality. It boarders on something that looks very professional, like it's supposed to be there. That's all I was saying.

EDIT:
Not sure this will qualify as a ghetto type mod, but I just finished rewiring a PSU to replace the low gauge wire it had from the factory with higher gauge wire from a cannibalized power cord.View attachment 245560
The finished work.

View attachment 245562
Up close. The Blue, Green and Brown wires are my handywork.

View attachment 245561
The White & Black wire off to the side are the originals.

The reason for replacement? The fuse blew. This was after a full load test that involved a GTX690. The wires just couldn't provide the power needed. Replacing them along with the fuse fixed the problem and all is well. A quick check with my scope showed all the parts were operating as required. This is an example of a factory cutting corners and not using proper materials to do the job needed.

I'm curious to know is there any reason other than cost cutting that alot of cheaper PSU's and some not so cheap ones use multi-core steel cable rather than copper? I've come across it a few times servicing Psu's now.
oh and that sfx PSU I posted about a few weeks back i was converting to a bench PSU, turns out not only the few components arced out but the 12v transformer shat itself also.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I'm curious to know is there any reason other than cost cutting that alot of cheaper PSU's and some not so cheap ones use multi-core steel cable rather than copper?

I have no idea. Seems stupid to me, but it was an easy fix and the PSU now operates as it should under load.

 

[ThrashZone]

I have no idea. Seems stupid to me, but it was an easy fix and the PSU now operates as it should under load.

Hi,
Which model/ watt psu was that ?

 

[lexluthermiester]

Hi,
Which model/ watt psu was that ?

Kentek 850W. It's a budget brand. This is the first one I've had a problem with.

 

[ThaiTaffy]

I've had alot of OEM ones with steel conductors even quality older ones from good brands, there must be a reason I can't see it being just a reason of cost. Maybe temperature considerations, copper having a much lower melting point than steel but that's a fire! Why care if the conductors survive? Insurance possibly so they don't get sued someone must know.

I googled it and the only reason to use steel it seems is it's mechanical strength, things like overhead lines use steel so they don't snap under tension. So I can't think of any good reason to use them in a psu.

 

[lexluthermiester]

The battery in my favorite controller has started to die and I decided to put in a much higher capacity unit.

Here's the one I took out. As shown, it's a 500mah unit, which even when new, didn't last very long.
View attachment 238680

Had to shave off the sides of two support columns to fit the new battery in.
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Also had to remove the rumble motors(which I don't care about) and the mounts for one to fit in the new battery. Also pictured is the new battery. It's a 1500mah unit, 3X the original.
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Finished and charging! Also, as you can see, I glued some rubber-like foam pads onto the analogue sticks.
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Looking forward to not having to charge it every other day!

So, about this battery upgrade/mod. I've charged it once since it was installed, it's still on the first charge and still working perfectly! 2 months on and still going on the first charge! It previously would barely last a few days per charge. I'm am very pleased with it. All it took was researching the battery type needed, measuring the dimensions and selecting the right one on Amazon..

 

[ThaiTaffy]

My bamboo Lan poles seem to be doing the job we've had some brutal winds blow through the last few days and they are holding up. Been testing out the WiFi this morning still locally because the fttx is still dead setting the AP's at max output gives a pretty impressive range I'm out in the paddy fields at the moment playing about with the network.

The ap is somewhere over there behind the trees and bamboo and here's my connection.

Not bad for something that cost less than £30.

Jealous of the ducky keyboard caps I recently saw I decided to ghetto my own with a Sharpie.

 

[ThaiTaffy]

Outside lights on our wall keep tripping the breaker everytime it rains. I should have rewired them years ago but never had the time so my wife called a Thai "qualified" electrician I guessed he had done something bad but I never would have guessed it was this bad.

how many Piss poor connections can you make in what would be a 6 inch stretch of cable?

 

[Athlonite]

holy fuck that guy needs to reported for that work that's shonky as fuck that is

 

[ThaiTaffy]

holy fuck that guy needs to reported for that work that's shonky as fuck that is

I've seen worse here

 

[80251]

Wire nuts are conductive so does that make them better than just electrical tape? Wouldn't soldering be better than wire nuts?

 

[ThaiTaffy]

Wire nuts are conductive so does that make them better than just electrical tape? Wouldn't soldering be better than wire nuts?

Actually soldering is an issue and against many regulations depending on country, last I checked it was something to do with mechanical strength rather than electrical conductivity.
Twisted wires is just how many countries do it that's why you can get those awful adapters for drills personally I use wago blocks or crimps.

Also I might be misunderstanding materials but I think alot of wirenuts have stainless steel threads inside, in which case they are pretty terrible at conducting electricity