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I think there are two types of people. Those who still fetishize hardware, and the rest of us who just care about the product created by the hardware. A carpenter (I don't speak from experience, merely from analogy) is probably more proud to show off something he's made than the tools he used to make it.
Maybe this is a sign that I'm not doing enough "cutting edge" work.
The tower is a home-built deal that is getting a tad old. At the time I built it, the Intel i5-2550k was a good processor, and 8GB or RAM was on the excessive end of the scale. The GPU is a GeForce GTX 570, which was also top of the line at the time. So yeah, it's getting a weeee long in the tooth for some of the stuff I'm doing (I'm sure you can see the Oculus strap on top of the tower).
Ancient Microsoft natural keyboard. They flattened the wave design in future iterations so I never bought another one. I switch between this and a Unicomp.
The display is the Acer T232HL, which is a really nice, 1080p, 10-point-touch LCD that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Also has integral speakers, which is nice, because otherwise I only have headphones connected to the thing.
Yep, this is my livingroom. I'm a freelance software developer. This is my office. I also rent space from http://cove.is. If you're in the DC area, check them out, they are cool.
A few weeks back I read a comment on HN about the RIPE Atlas project. It sounded fun (and I wanted a free probe!) so I sent off an application. Completely forgot about it after that until on Monday, out of the blue, a package from the Netherlands turned up with a tiny probe in it :) It's now happily running on my desk: http://imgur.com/XA9UwTy
Unfortunately, mine stopped working a few weeks ago. Originally started using it in July 2011.
I think there are two types of people. Those who still fetishize hardware, and the rest of us who just care about the product created by the hardware. A carpenter (I don't speak from experience, merely from analogy) is probably more proud to show off something he's made than the tools he used to make it.
Nothing exotic, i5-2500K, 32GB RAM, ATI HD69502GB, 120GB SSD, 1TB spinning rust, runs Xubuntu 14.04.
Screens are 2xX23LED and the ubiquitous Dell 2412M
Laptop is a Dell Vostro 3750 upgraded to 16Gb RAM.
i5-2430 (I think I forget) running Xubuntu 14.04
http://i.imgur.com/WbSUsxK.jpg (work)
i5-3570K, 32GB RAM, ATIHD7something I forget, 120GB SSD, 1TB spinning rust, runs Xubuntu 14.04
Screens are 3xDell 2412M
Keyboards are the truly exceptional Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
A few weeks back I read a comment on HN about the RIPE Atlas project. It sounded fun (and I wanted a free probe!) so I sent off an application. Completely forgot about it after that until on Monday, out of the blue, a package from the Netherlands turned up with a tiny probe in it :) It's now happily running on my desk: http://imgur.com/XA9UwTy
The old (original?) ones are even smaller. https://imgur.com/mKBqksU (Standard business card included for reference) Unfortunately, mine stopped working a few weeks ago. Originally started using it in July 2011.
Mine: http://urza.cc/pc2013/
That's pretty cool! I love the idea of completely silent computer, but sadly, I don't think it's compatible with performance or gaming. Though now I wonder if there's GPU that can be turned off completely when not in use and use integrated one. Kinda like Optimus, but for desktop. (also, czc has been cheaper than alza for years)
[0] http://encosia.com/i/overclocked-4th-generation-i7-4790k/
http://i.imgur.com/n1aP1Dw.jpg (home) Nothing exotic, i5-2500K, 32GB RAM, ATI HD69502GB, 120GB SSD, 1TB spinning rust, runs Xubuntu 14.04. Screens are 2xX23LED and the ubiquitous Dell 2412M Laptop is a Dell Vostro 3750 upgraded to 16Gb RAM. i5-2430 (I think I forget) running Xubuntu 14.04 http://i.imgur.com/WbSUsxK.jpg (work) i5-3570K, 32GB RAM, ATIHD7something I forget, 120GB SSD, 1TB spinning rust, runs Xubuntu 14.…
