I have this one. Like it? http://i.imgur.com/Ybznz.jpg
Impressive.Can it play skyrim?
Ask HN: Can I see your rig?
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Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?
#42Mine: http://urza.cc/pc2013/
+1 for the keyboard choice, the 4000's kick ass!.
http://i.imgur.com/WbSUsxK.jpg / http://i.imgur.com/n1aP1Dw.jpg
Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?
#43Earlier quoted context omitted.
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)
My current desktop build is a fast i7[0] with a GTX 970, but I can't hear it at all right now. You can have great performance without fans or with large diameter fans that turn slowly and quietly under normal load. This is especially true with newer, more efficient hardware that draws less power and produces less heat. [0] http://encosia.com/i/overclocked-4th-generation-i7-4790k/
my 4 year old desktop is near silent, I bought the biggest cooler I could and didn't overclock it plus used high quality 120mm fans.
Other than dusting it once every few months it's requires no hassle.
Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?
#44It seems to me that as a professional, I am rewarded for maintaining the smallest differentiation in my rig from bone stock hardware and software configurations. The more that is different about my setup, the more time I spend debugging and symlinking includes when something doesn't compile etc. Maybe this is a sign that I'm not doing enough "cutting edge" work.
This is definitely true at the office, but at home, a very quiet Hack Pro in a Fractal Design case with a GTX970 provides a very solid box that I just can't complain about.
Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?
#45Mine: 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)
External GPUs can't come soon enough...
Frankly, most current generation laptops are more than powerful enough for most of the things I do. Adding a GTX 750 TI level GPU would probably be enough to cover the rest of my use cases (light 1080p gaming).
Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?
#46Earlier quoted context omitted.
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.
Nice! Was that also a re-branded TP-LINK device? Any idea what model?
I knew that question was coming.
It's a Lantronix XPort Pro: http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/embedded-device-s...
RIPE Atlas also has some code on github: https://github.com/RIPE-Atlas-Community
Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?
#47Use to have dedicated servers (at Hetzner and Webair), but switched to digitalocean. Have an old thin server laying around, pentium 4, was thinking about doing something with it, but it makes so much damn noise. For day to day use, I'm using a MacBook Air (2012 model), still very happy with it.
Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?
#48I never saw the appeal of watercooled PCs with windows and lights, but found myself with a huge amount of time of my hands due to a serious injury that took me out of work. I decided to indulge myself one time before the idea of building such a thing is obsolete.
Here are some pics, it's a work in progress - https://imgur.com/a/WWsna#0
The case is a Case Labs Mercury S8 with a custom powder coat. It allows the motherboard to sit horizontally. The graphics cards are Nvidia GTX 980s with custom made waterblocks. There are large radiators concealed in the top and the bottom of the case. The two round, red things you see in the pictures are Laing D5 water pumps. The 'Midnight Express' theme is inspired by the film and the music of Giorgio Moroder. A number of parts have been laser engraved with the artwork. Everything is controlled and monitored by an independent microcontroller (Aqua Computers Aquaero 6, you'll see it in the pictures.)
Ongoing build log is here - http://www.overclock.net/t/1529623/build-log-midnight-expres...
Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?
#49It seems to me that as a professional, I am rewarded for maintaining the smallest differentiation in my rig from bone stock hardware and software configurations. The more that is different about my setup, the more time I spend debugging and symlinking includes when something doesn't compile etc. Maybe this is a sign that I'm not doing enough "cutting edge" work.
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Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?
#50Earlier quoted context omitted.
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)
External GPUs can't come soon enough... Frankly, most current generation laptops are more than powerful enough for most of the things I do. Adding a GTX 750 TI level GPU would probably be enough to cover the rest of my use cases (light 1080p gaming).
http://www.banggood.com/EXP-GDC-Laptop-External-PCI-E-Graphi...
(i have not tried this)