I've been using a laptop i7-5500u for ages with additional screen when needed but got myself a new desk a while back and feel I should update to something more powerful. Mainly because I'm looking at coding a few more bots to run 24/7 so think I'll need the extra power to keep everything on track.jimibt wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:39 pmi use either my laptop (i5 with 16gb ram) or this one: https://www.ebuyer.com/909437-hp-eliteo ... ab94et-abuspreadbetting wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:46 pmWhat's a decent PC spec these days, I'm due an upgrade as the setup I use is at least 5 years old now
this is actually in our bedroom but is an amazingly tidy setup - use it on occassion for BF but mostly just netflix, iplayer and * house admin*
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i know it's teaching yer granny to suck eggs, but wouldn't a VPS be a better option?? you can get some pretty powerful combos now for less than £20 a month..spreadbetting wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:59 pmI've been using a laptop i7-5500u for ages with additional screen when needed but got myself a new desk a while back and feel I should update to something more powerful. Mainly because I'm looking at coding a few more bots to run 24/7 so think I'll need the extra power to keep everything on track.jimibt wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:39 pmi use either my laptop (i5 with 16gb ram) or this one: https://www.ebuyer.com/909437-hp-eliteo ... ab94et-abuspreadbetting wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:46 pmWhat's a decent PC spec these days, I'm due an upgrade as the setup I use is at least 5 years old now
this is actually in our bedroom but is an amazingly tidy setup - use it on occassion for BF but mostly just netflix, iplayer and * house admin*
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Can't beat a tower because you can build them or upgrade them yourself on the cheap, and you can't do that with a laptop. Plus getting inside to clean it out now and then is a breeze, ditto adding new drives or cards. Why throw away a whole laptop when all you need is a new motherboard and latest chip?
They can be almost silent, I only hear a slight 'fizzing' noise from mine when the cpu goes over about 80% otherwise you can hardly tell it's on. But I've always been obsessive about my PCs being silent from back in the days when you could get those accoustic encloures for your hard disks, thank goodness for SSD and m2. I've never gone watercooled though, the biggest fans you can find moving at the lowest rpm you can get away with are quieter than a water pump.
MOST importantly, building a PC is much more fun than just opening a box, and you get to line up all the screw heads in exactly the same orientation as each other, or maybe that's just me.
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Certainly not teaching granny, I think I come across as a lot more coding savvy than I actually am a little knowledge goes a long way etcjimibt wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 3:08 pmi know it's teaching yer granny to suck eggs, but wouldn't a VPS be a better option?? you can get some pretty powerful combos now for less than £20 a month..spreadbetting wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:59 pmI've been using a laptop i7-5500u for ages with additional screen when needed but got myself a new desk a while back and feel I should update to something more powerful. Mainly because I'm looking at coding a few more bots to run 24/7 so think I'll need the extra power to keep everything on track.jimibt wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:39 pm
i use either my laptop (i5 with 16gb ram) or this one: https://www.ebuyer.com/909437-hp-eliteo ... ab94et-abu
this is actually in our bedroom but is an amazingly tidy setup - use it on occassion for BF but mostly just netflix, iplayer and * house admin*
I always worry people will steal my eggs if I use VPS
I used to line things up on the mantle piece in a neat symmetrical order, and when I withdrew cash from the bank sort the notes into serial number order before putting it in my wallet. Never been concerned about the orientation of screws though.ShaunWhite wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 3:26 pm...and you get to line up all the screw heads in exactly the same orientation as each other, or maybe that's just me.
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Derek, have you seen the film “Sleeping with the Enemy” ?Derek27 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 6:35 pmI used to line things up on the mantle piece in a neat symmetrical order, and when I withdrew cash from the bank sort the notes into serial number order before putting it in my wallet. Never been concerned about the orientation of screws though.ShaunWhite wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 3:26 pm...and you get to line up all the screw heads in exactly the same orientation as each other, or maybe that's just me.
No, but I've just looked up the plot and saved myself 97 minutes.Archery1969 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:09 pmDerek, have you seen the film “Sleeping with the Enemy” ?Derek27 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 6:35 pmI used to line things up on the mantle piece in a neat symmetrical order, and when I withdrew cash from the bank sort the notes into serial number order before putting it in my wallet. Never been concerned about the orientation of screws though.ShaunWhite wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 3:26 pm...and you get to line up all the screw heads in exactly the same orientation as each other, or maybe that's just me.
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The bad guy in it has all his tins of food facing the correct way in the cupboard and towels in the bathroom the same length and height on the rails. Reminded me of your comment.Derek27 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:24 pmNo, but I've just looked up the plot and saved myself 97 minutes.Archery1969 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:09 pmDerek, have you seen the film “Sleeping with the Enemy” ?
I have all my tins of food facing the correct way, but that's only so I grab the right tin.
What I don't like though, is having the next sheet of bog roll hanging from the dispenser from the wall side instead of the near side. That's why I fell out with Emily.
What I don't like though, is having the next sheet of bog roll hanging from the dispenser from the wall side instead of the near side. That's why I fell out with Emily.
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Derek27 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:51 pmI have all my tins of food facing the correct way, but that's only so I grab the right tin.
What I don't like though, is having the next sheet of bog roll hanging from the dispenser from the wall side instead of the near side. That's why I fell out with Emily.
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Wall side, much tidier
lol funny how my comment about clocking screw heads as sparked a whole 'Sleeping With The Enemy' thing. I'm not that fussy generally, it's just with things like that cos it's a sign of a job well done
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Bog roll on the wall side will scrap the paint/dust on the wall as you pull it, and then it goes up your arse. I can see the benefit of clocking screws that are visible on furniture, but not on a motherboard inside computer casing.ShaunWhite wrote: ↑Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:04 pmWall side, much tidier
lol funny how my comment about clocking screw heads as sparked a whole 'Sleeping With The Enemy' thing. I'm not that fussy generally, it's just with things like that cos it's a sign of a job well doneScreenshot_1.png
Ideally though, screw heads on furniture are an eyesore and should be covered up.
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Just habit really, tbh I think the practice is enoucouraged in certain trades just to instill mindfulness as much as any other purpose, it shows whoever did it was taking care and not just chucking things together. It's also a visual that they've all been done and none are just lose still. It's either that or OCD
I'm glad I didn't mention that the reverse side of all the washers on my bike have been polished too But that's mainly been so I look busy when 'she' looks in the garage, cos I'm usually just sat on my stool drinking tea, smoking and playing some tunes....aka avoiding housework. I'm an expert at looking busy, if the telly is on you're slacking, if you're banging about you're being productive.