hold on to your lug nuts, it's time for an overhaul - Page 7

*polonyc2* · 09-01-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorganzola

So .... where you at with this old chap? You done building your race car? Where's the racing stripes?

you edited your post Gorgo!

Booya!

**Gorganzola** · 09-01-2008, 02:14 PM

hehe, ya, I totally goofed on my spelling.

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Originally Posted by polonyc2

you edited your post Gorgo!

Booya!

**k0NG0** · 09-01-2008, 02:14 PM

It's done. I just have to reverse the polarity of the power LED and then it's all done.

It's wicked fast and more quiet than the old computer. Can't ask for more, really.

traveler · 09-01-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by k0NG0

With the new Gigabyte mobo the RAID card is recognized and everything works swimmingly. Even though the ICH10 is only supported by 2.6.26 kernels, with AHCI enabled Ubuntu 8.04 installed without a hitch. Very smooth with ATi driver downloads and everything too (even though it's only a Radeon HD3450 it's a bajillion times faster than my Matrox G400!).

Sound works, but ALC889A is recognized as an ALC882 or something, but sound works even over S/PDIF coax (mobo also has Toslink = super).

So, a 1.36TB (real TBs) RAID5 up and running (well, building currently). This rig is so freaking fast it's stupid. I made a 25GB primary partition should I want to install Vista some time in the future.

Booting takes a while, AHCI driver init + RAID card boot = >1min, but who cares really. I'm rarely in a rush.

Way to go kONGO!!!!!!!

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**k0NG0** · 09-05-2008, 11:17 AM

Right, I just ordered the Benq FP241W yesterday. Will hopefully have it next week. It'll hang off DVI instead of HDMI but that's fine by me.

24" of viewing pleasure. I'm guessing it will put my, by now, quite blurry NEC FE950+ to shame in ways I can't quite imagine.

**Gorganzola** · 09-08-2008, 04:03 PM

I think the biggest thing you'll notice is all the desk space you get back. Heck, even floor space in my case. I was able to push my desk closer the wall. Now I just have more crap in the room, lol. You'll love it man. And DVI is solid, I doubt you'd ever be able to tell the difference between HDMI and DVI.

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Originally Posted by k0NG0

Right, I just ordered the Benq FP241W yesterday. Will hopefully have it next week. It'll hang off DVI instead of HDMI but that's fine by me.

24" of viewing pleasure. I'm guessing it will put my, by now, quite blurry NEC FE950+ to shame in ways I can't quite imagine.

**k0NG0** · 09-08-2008, 04:24 PM

Digital is digital is digital is what I figure. I just like the idea of not having to screw around with D-sub connectors (for they are an abomination). I am looking forward to more desk space. I'm even considering getting a smaller desk.

I have so much crap everywhere it's not even funny.

*polonyc2* · 09-08-2008, 04:33 PM

HDMI?...no need for HDMI on a computer monitor...HDMI should only be used for HDTV sets and Blu Ray players on a screen 50'+...for computers--CRT all the way!...hoping my 21' CRT lasts forever

I use HDMI to connect my 50' Samsung DLP set and another one on my HD-DVD player

**k0NG0** · 09-15-2008, 12:31 PM

Holy heck in a handbasket, this new monitor is huuuge. And bright!!

1920x1200. I cannot complain. Well, there's a slight hum emanating from it, but I can totally live with that.

It's the single most expensive computer-related item I've ever bought. Totally worth it.

No pixel defects that I can see either (thought I had one, but it was just a piece of lint). August 2007 mfg date, so it has the 1:1 pixel mapping firmware.

Benq FP241W I love you.

**k0NG0** · 09-15-2008, 12:32 PM

Gorgo was right, I love the desk space savings!

Jeez it's beautiful. Turned subpixel smoothing on. Fonts look noticeably better.

zsaz1029 · 09-15-2008, 03:44 PM

Congrats kONGO, sounds great!

**k0NG0** · 09-15-2008, 05:46 PM

It's pretty awesome, yeah.

09-01-2008, 02:14 PM	#93
k0NG0 Remembering TQ Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 13,627	Re: hold on to your lug nuts, it's time for an overhaul It's done. I just have to reverse the polarity of the power LED and then it's all done. It's wicked fast and more quiet than the old computer. Can't ask for more, really. __________________ Use Firefox - "the one that blocks all the schmutz" Feeling multicore elation? Remember this correlation: Amdahl's Law.
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09-05-2008, 11:17 AM	#95
k0NG0 Remembering TQ Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 13,627	Re: hold on to your lug nuts, it's time for an overhaul Right, I just ordered the Benq FP241W yesterday. Will hopefully have it next week. It'll hang off DVI instead of HDMI but that's fine by me. 24" of viewing pleasure. I'm guessing it will put my, by now, quite blurry NEC FE950+ to shame in ways I can't quite imagine. __________________ Use Firefox - "the one that blocks all the schmutz" Feeling multicore elation? Remember this correlation: Amdahl's Law.
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09-08-2008, 04:24 PM	#97
k0NG0 Remembering TQ Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 13,627	Re: hold on to your lug nuts, it's time for an overhaul Digital is digital is digital is what I figure. I just like the idea of not having to screw around with D-sub connectors (for they are an abomination). I am looking forward to more desk space. I'm even considering getting a smaller desk. I have so much crap everywhere it's not even funny. __________________ Use Firefox - "the one that blocks all the schmutz" Feeling multicore elation? Remember this correlation: Amdahl's Law.
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09-08-2008, 04:33 PM	#98
polonyc2 Helter Skelter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 7,454	HDMI?...no need for HDMI on a computer monitor...HDMI should only be used for HDTV sets and Blu Ray players on a screen 50'+...for computers--CRT all the way!...hoping my 21' CRT lasts forever I use HDMI to connect my 50' Samsung DLP set and another one on my HD-DVD player __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** EVGA 8800GT Superclocked 512MB Intel E8400 * Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital RE2 500 GB WD5001ABYS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX620 AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Lite-On DVD-RW w/LightScribe LH-20A1L-06 * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP1 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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09-15-2008, 12:31 PM	#99
k0NG0 Remembering TQ Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 13,627	Re: hold on to your lug nuts, it's time for an overhaul Holy heck in a handbasket, this new monitor is huuuge. And bright!! 1920x1200. I cannot complain. Well, there's a slight hum emanating from it, but I can totally live with that. It's the single most expensive computer-related item I've ever bought. Totally worth it. No pixel defects that I can see either (thought I had one, but it was just a piece of lint). August 2007 mfg date, so it has the 1:1 pixel mapping firmware. Benq FP241W I love you. __________________ Use Firefox - "the one that blocks all the schmutz" Feeling multicore elation? Remember this correlation: Amdahl's Law.
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09-15-2008, 12:32 PM	#100
k0NG0 Remembering TQ Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 13,627	Re: hold on to your lug nuts, it's time for an overhaul Gorgo was right, I love the desk space savings! Jeez it's beautiful. Turned subpixel smoothing on. Fonts look noticeably better. __________________ Use Firefox - "the one that blocks all the schmutz" Feeling multicore elation? Remember this correlation: Amdahl's Law.
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09-15-2008, 03:44 PM	#101
zsaz1029 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,014	Re: hold on to your lug nuts, it's time for an overhaul Congrats kONGO, sounds great! __________________ Spaz ----- "Those who would sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither." -- paraphrased from Benjamin Franklin. ----- Move into my city! Spaztowne Improve my city's streets! Click here! Open a factory in my city! Click here!
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09-15-2008, 05:46 PM	#102
k0NG0 Remembering TQ Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 13,627	Re: hold on to your lug nuts, it's time for an overhaul It's pretty awesome, yeah. __________________ Use Firefox - "the one that blocks all the schmutz" Feeling multicore elation? Remember this correlation: Amdahl's Law.
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