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Actually, I need to play with some more.
It is at least as good as the way it came and the two new fans are considerably quieter than the whiny original but it seems to me that the temps should be a lot better than before.
I plan on reversing the fan flow to see what difference that makes but have been busy with other mods and haven't gotten to it yet.
Jigsaw really. Damn good work man the Jigsaw is a hard tool to use when trying to make smooth round cuts like those appear to be. Hats off to you my man. Also any close ups on that GPU cooler would be cool if you had the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by clocker
Ah, the reading comprehension skills of today's yoot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Detale
All of the round holes were made with a tool like this...
http://www.tedbartinkerhire.co.uk/Images/Drilli18.jpg
...in a drillpress.
One of the first lessons a craftsman must learn is to know what he can't do well and my attempts at hole cutting with a jigsaw look like they were gnawed by beavers.
A circle is one of- perhaps the- easiest shapes for the untrained eye to find fault with.
I should be working with the vid card in the next few days, I'll get pics when I do.
Yesterday I obtained Windows 7 (build 7000) and it is everything Vista should have been when first released.
Haven't had a lot of time on it yet but what I've seen so far is promising.
It's using about a third less memory at idle, the control panel is much more logical, the install is easy and all my drivers- the ones that it didn't automatically install itself (for instance, Win7 was internet capable out of the box)- are working fine in Vista compatibility mode.
Even though this is a 32 bit system, it seems to recognize (and use) all 4 GB of RAM- not sure how that works.
The Performance Index has been upgraded- the new high score can be 7.9.
Sprocket seems perfectly comfortable, which of course, is all that matters.
I went there and couldn't find it.Quote:
Originally Posted by clocker
I think I want one; I've got bi-metal blades up to 3", but that would be aces on my Delta.
How big a file is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by clocker
I think I want to try it before I finalize my 64-bit; I could play with it on the bench first.
2.43 GB.
MS will be releasing the official public beta within the next two weeks (I hear).
No word on the availability of a 64 bit version...although I'm amazed- and somewhat disgusted- that the 32 bit version even exists.
Are we RAIDED now?
Found it; DLing it now...the Softpedia blurb said next month for release, but.Quote:
Originally Posted by clocker
It is kinda disgusting, but I think only because there isn't a concurrent 64-bit version.
Marketing would seem to dictate 32-bit first, although one can (and should) certainly blame them for not just doing away with it several years ago.
We are indeed RAIDed; I am re-installing Prophesy, as it's install requires a bit of extraordinary attention to prompts in order to avoid an easily mis-chosen option to install all the "really neat" add-on proggies.
It also seems Prophesy is a eight-tenths "Vista" version of XP, although it is 64 bit.
At this point, I'm not sure how much I mind - if it's pretty, I'll keep it a while.
Still mulling cabling options and another Newegg order.
The pending display of imagery must adhere to certain standards, you see.
Thinking about another sound-card, too - maybe this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102017
The constant pandering to "legacy" hardware and software has slowed progress to an unacceptable degree.
If you aren't running a newer Intel dual/quad or at least an AMD Hammer, then you have no business trying to use the OS anyway.
If your software/peripheral vendor hasn't built 64 bit Vista drivers yet, then it's time to find new software and devices...they have just been lazy and are not worthy of your patronage.
Ditch "Prophesy" and try Win 7.
Why use a tarted up version of XP when you could have the real deal?
As it turns out, Prophesy actually is Vista; however, I now have the Win7 beta - maybe I'll try my hand at VM, if I have time...your post is well-reasoned, though, as ever.
I'd forgo the VM option and just full install the 7.
It's that good.
Huh.
Whole lotta mulling goin' on, here...
BTW-
I DLed the patch, too - did you, and was it pretty straightforward.
Yeah, I've got the patch but haven't applied it.
Don't see much point in "activating" this OS as I expect to be getting the official public beta- hopefully in 64 bit form- in the next few weeks.
Then I'll wait.
Honestly, this thing is such a pleasure to play with as is.
BTW-
At 3.6G did 1M in 13 flat on SuperPi.
Have you heard anything about a 64bit version???
just ordered new pc parts and want 64bit since I got 6gb ram coming
but dont want vista thats for sure
I fully expect that Win & will have a 64-bit version, hopefully the beta release will include it.
I've read that this will be the last major release to come in 32 bit , from now on it'll all be 64 bit or nothing.
Now that's just cheating :P . Even easier than that would be a hole saw. Living in Brooklyn I have no room for a drill press, the table saw takes up too muc room in the basement :( .In my business anything that looks like shit when you're done with it like your beaver reference we call a "Shark Attack".Quote:
Originally Posted by clockerAh, the reading comprehension skills of today's yoot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Detale
All of the round holes were made with a tool like this...
http://www.tedbartinkerhire.co.uk/Images/Drilli18.jpg
...in a drillpress.
One of the first lessons a craftsman must learn is to know what he can't do well and my attempts at hole cutting with a jigsaw look like they were gnawed by beavers.
A circle is one of- perhaps the- easiest shapes for the untrained eye to find fault with.
I should be working with the vid card in the next few days, I'll get pics when I do.
I was waiting until someone tried W7. I have the 7000 release as well but I was wondering about drivers, can you use the vista driver for it? I guess Ill just wait for the 64 bit as well before trying it too
Could someone please PM me the link to the patch ;) Thanks guys
Yes, Vista drivers work fine.
I only need two drivers after install anyway...the Creative x-fi and the Intel .inf driver.
Both installed easily using the compatibility mode.
You don't really need the patch but if you want it, just PM me.
Found a Swiftech GPU waterblock- a "universal", chip-only unit- and plumbed it into the loop.
Dropped GPU temp by almost 10°c (was averaging @ 35°c before) with no apparent impact in CPU temp.
Deleted the two 80mm fans on the aircooler in the process, so noise was also decreased.
Good deal all around.
pics homie??
OK, a quickie.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7.../bones19-1.jpg
I'm playing around with some different hard drive configurations now, may make a decision tomorrow.
I DL'ed a 64 bit version of Win7 but it's an earlier build- 6801, IIRC, and it's not nearly as nice as the 7000 release. Lacks the taskbar functionality, for one thing.
I'll keep ya'll posted on what happens.
Please do. The loop looks nice and clean man. Clear tubing?? I thought you were partial to the black stuff.
I am partial to the black tube but this is a budget build, remember?
Anyway, made what I hope are the final mods to the case today.
Required stripping out a lot of stuff but that's OK- every time I disassemble the case it gets refined just a bit more when put back together.
This time I added a hard drive cage...the gen 1 SSD was just not getting it.
Here she is going back together...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7.../Bones20-1.jpg
A (blurry) closeup of the cage...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...er/Bones22.jpg
This is a Scythe part, meant to install drives into a 5.25" optical bay.
Basically just two plates with 6 rubber isolators which make up the difference in width.
I machined six rods and hung the assembly just like the DVD-RW is mounted.
Seems very quiet so far.
I also drilled/trepanned for a 120mm fan, mounted on the outside back of the case, set to blow in over the HDDs.
And a shot of Sprocket all back together...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...er/Bones21.jpg
So now she's got 2 x 250GB in RAID 0, 1 x 500GB and 1 x 1TB- both for storage.
The Vantec external eSATA has another 1TB drive and there are two more 250GB drives to cycle through the external dock.
Altogether, 3.5TB...which should hold me for a while.
That probably ends this stage of Sprocket's metamorphosis but we all know that the next change could come at any time.
Ciao.
Wow.
I love when you start with the aluminum rod. Damn you're good. Dude you should do a step by step on how you drill and tap the rods like you do.
About the rods holding the HDD cage. How are the mounted? Is it simply screwed through the back of the case into the rod supporting those drives? Also I took a quick look for that cage by scythe and I cant seem to find it, wher'd ya get it?
Here.
The back of the case is actually quite complex.
I made a new mounting panel for the PSU (so I could flip it upside down) which extends all the way to the top of the I/O panel.
I also made a panel for the inside which goes from just below the PSU to the top of the I/O panel.
The original caseback is sandwiched between the two.
The rods supporting the HDD cage are screwed through the inner panel with 6-32 screws.
There's really nothing to show about making the rods.
Chuck the round stock up in a lathe, drill the appropriately sized hole and thread it.
The rod stock is 3/8" aluminum and I use 3/8" plastic electrical clamps as hangers.
All material came from Ace Hardware, nothing exotic about it.
Any why may I ask have I never seen any pics of these mounting panel then hmmmm?
Maybe there's nothing exotic about the material, but the man is a different story. Dude you need your own domain http:Clockersthemotherfuckinman.org ;)
T'were there sufficient bloodflow, I'd be blushing.
Here is a blurry and intentionally ambiguous shot of the clockworks as it sits tonight...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7.../Bones22-1.jpg
Twin 20" IBM ThinkVision monitors, a Vantec external eSATA enclosure, Saitek Eclipse keyboard, Logitech MX1000 mouse and last but hardly least...Sprocket.
Sprocket now hosts an Intel e8400 (4.1GHz, eVga 8800GT GPU- both watercooled- on a Gigabyte EP45-UD3R motherboard populated with 8GB of G.skill RAM.
3 TB of installed storage with provision for external docking.
SATA DVD-RW, Corsair 620w modular PSU, custom Silverstone TJ-06 case.
Windows 7 (build 7000) OS.
In case anyone was wondering.
looking nice
I got that same keyboard
how is the windows 7??
Got a copy of build 7000 in 64bit burnt gonna install in the mornin
Wow, where did you get it?Quote:
Originally Posted by ryan20021982
The only 64bit build I could find was 68-something and the taskbar hadn't been changed to the new version yet.
I switched back to 7000 32bit to get the full working package even though it doesn't use all the memory.
Can't wait to get the 64 version...
SCT has it
Microsoft.Windows.7.Beta.1.Build.7000.x64.DVD-WinBeta
And TPB
Microsoft Windows 7 Beta 7000.0.081212-1400 Ultimate 64Bit Engli
Humor me...what is SCT.
lol
scenetorrents
I added thepiratebay proly after you starting posting
Ah, thanks...getting it now.
This should be interesting.
There are a few reports on tpb of errors so ya well see, and the one on sct is the exact
same version I dled both because they didnt list the file name on that one, so after extracting its the exact same file.
ETA is 1h 12m.
Shall install either late tonight or early in the morn.
It's the real deal!
I was a tad skeptical having read that the build 7000 64-bit version had not been released but this is definitely it.
Sweet.
Anyone else noticed that Win7 creates a separate 200MB boot partition during install?
I have why is that?? I have to say I like it quite a bit. Also Clocker could you email me the attachment when you get a chance please :)
I already did...have you not received it?
I can remail if needed.
Edit: resent.
Daytime pic of the desk...slightly better lighting...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...er/bones23.jpg
Got a deal on IBMs out there?
Yup.
An ex-coworker is now with a PC recycling company and they have been flooded with equipment from companies going under.
Literally, pallets of workstations, etc. are piling up at their warehouse.
Naturally, most of the stuff is pretty mundane- corporate drones didn't rate the good stuff- but there are gems amongst the dross, and this pallet of 20 IBM monitors was one such find.
I scooped up the pair for $100...at first I just got one and then went back a few weeks later and lucked into the second. The second monitor had been returned as non-functional but it turned out to be a bad VGA cable or port...not really sure, all I know is that it works fine with DVI and that's all I care about.
At first I thought twin monitors was a luxury I didn't need- which is why I only bought one initially- but now that I have two I find them increasingly handy.
I'd still like a giant monitor like yours and when that becomes possible I'm sure I'll have no trouble unloading these things at a profit.
Now I'm in the market for a dual monitor stand.
Im sure you'll just make a monitor stand handy as you are ;P just remember to take pics for the rest of us