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Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?

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Post by noir_lord »

GilbertErik wrote: post #4

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.

> 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.

Grandfather was a shipwright then a cabinet maker, he absolutely loved showing of his workshop.

He was the one who taught me "If you use something for more than an hour a day buy the best you can afford".

Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?

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Post by lewisl9029 »

My dream setup once I get my own place would include, among other things, a 4K 40"+ TV as the main monitor, on a slightly lower platform behind a hybrid standing desk + treadmill combo (don't ask me how this is going to be physically possible... still working out the details in my dreams), with a nice view of the ocean as the backdrop instead of a boring blank wall. ;D

Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?

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Post by lewisl9029 »

steanne wrote: post #50
lewisl9029 wrote: post #45

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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)

Haha interesting find.

Although I'd prefer something a bit more mainstream. Maybe a USB Type-C based solution?

Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?

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Post by cpursley »

GilbertErik wrote: post #4

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.

Same thing in the guitar world. I used to be one of those guys who thought it was about the gear. It's not; it's about the player.

Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?

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Post by Encosia »

noir_lord wrote: post #43
Encosia wrote: post #39

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.

Yeah, a quality CPU cooler with a large fan makes a big difference in noise level. Getting that and the GPU setup right is key.

Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?

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Post by auganov »

lewisl9029 wrote: post #45
glogla wrote: post #22

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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).

My x230t with a 750Ti plugged into an exp gdc http://imgur.com/DQUvEn5

sorry for the messy cables everyone ;C

Re: Ask HN: Can I see your rig?

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Post by urza »

bosie wrote: post #8
urza wrote: post #6

Mine: http://urza.cc/pc2013/

If you don't mind, can you elaborate on the mouse some more? How long did it take you to get used to it, how is the accuracy for progrmaming/office-type work, have you used another vertical mouse you can compare it to?

The mouse is fantastic, I swear by it. It took maybe couple hours to adjust and maybe couple days to be absolutely comfortable with the buttons. I ended using AutoHotKey to switch function of "middle" and "right" buttons, but that is just my personal preference). Whenever I am forced to use regular mouse somewhere it feels just wrong for my wrist, so unnatural. The pen is just natural. I wrote with pen all my school...

I can only compare with MS Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse which I only tried briefly and didn't like it at all.

I will definitely buy again the penclic mouse.

It's funny though when I have visitors and they try to do something on my computer.. some people get it more quickly then others, geeks are ok after few minutes, non-geeks usually give up and let me do it :)

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