[00:30] <TeamXlink> I finished organizing my pc case and cables.
[00:30] <TeamXlink> http://teamxlink.imgur.com/new_pc_cable_setup
[00:30] <TeamXlink> Made great use of zip ties.
[01:20] <snap-l> TeamXlink: What case is that?
[01:20] <snap-l> Never seen one like that with a hinge
[01:21] <TeamXlink> A Dell Optiplex GX 260.
[01:21] <snap-l> (Save for an Apple G3
[01:21] <snap-l> Ah, OK
[01:21] <snap-l> Yeah, Dell has some interesting cases
[01:21] <snap-l> too bad they generally only fit Dell components. ;)
[01:21] <TeamXlink> Yeah.
[01:21] <TeamXlink> Do you think this is a good deal:
[01:21] <TeamXlink> http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/sys/2325391881.html
[01:21] <TeamXlink> Specifically the computer case with the psu?
[01:21] <TeamXlink> http://images.craigslist.org/3kd3p53l65V55W45P3b4e1de938825f0b19e0.jpg
[01:22] <TeamXlink> http://images.craigslist.org/3kc3m43lf5U35X45R4b4ebb521cf30fb41c39.jpg
[01:23] <snap-l> One thing I'd caution is you're going to want to dust that case out pretty often
[01:23] <TeamXlink> Why is that?
[01:23] <snap-l> You're creating a lot of negative pressure
[01:23] <TeamXlink> Oh, in my setup?
[01:23] <snap-l> and that air comes from outside
[01:24] <TeamXlink> Yeah.
[01:24] <snap-l> Yeah, but you'll get that no matter what
[01:24] <snap-l> So if you have it on the floor, you'll get dust
[01:24] <snap-l> I get that even with a cheap filter on my computer
[01:24] <TeamXlink> Alright.
[01:25] <TeamXlink> If I got this new case, my graphics card would finally have the recommended 300 wat power, and I wouldn't have to take up all of my drive bays with my second power supply.
[01:25] <snap-l> Make sure you check what the PSU model is
[01:25] <snap-l> and manufacturer
[01:25] <snap-l> Not all are ccreated equal
[01:26] <TeamXlink> Alright.
[01:26] <snap-l> Also, make sure it's not in a smoker home
[01:26] <TeamXlink> Why not?
[01:26] <snap-l> 1) You'll never get that smell out
[01:26] <snap-l> 2) Cigarettes leave a film on everything
[01:26] <TeamXlink> Oh.
[01:27] <snap-l> That smoke is impossible to get off of components
[01:27] <snap-l> I have an Atari 1050 drive that was owned by a smoker. It still smells like smoke.
[01:28] <TeamXlink> If it is from a smokers home, I shouldn't buy it then?
[01:28] <snap-l> And that was bought when I was in college.
[01:28] <snap-l> TeamXlink: Just know what you're getting into
[01:28] <TeamXlink> I'll take your advice and not purchase it if its from a smokers home.
[01:28] <snap-l> If it's important to not have your house reak, then you'll not want it
[01:29] <snap-l> Also, that looks like a dell / compaq case
[01:29] <TeamXlink> The one from craigslist?
[01:29] <snap-l> Yeah
[01:29] <TeamXlink> Its probably properitary, then right?
[01:29] <snap-l> Though there's some strange badge on the right that I don't recognize.
[01:29] <snap-l> Doesn't look like it from the pictures, but you'll want to be certain of what you're getting into
[01:30] <snap-l> Also, you're in Lansing, right?
[01:30] <TeamXlink> Kentwood, actually.
[01:30] <snap-l> How far from GR is that?
[01:30]  * snap-l is only minorly familiar with west michigan
[01:30] <TeamXlink> Were a sub-city of GrandRapids, I'll find out how far on google maps real quick.
[01:32] <TeamXlink> I'm about 11 miles from Van Andel Arena.
[01:33] <snap-l> OK. Just make sure to meet somewhere neutral
[01:33] <snap-l> McDonalds, etc.
[01:33] <snap-l> Don't give them directions to your house, or go to this persons house.
[01:33] <TeamXlink> For saftey?
[01:33] <snap-l> Yes
[01:33]  * snap-l doesn't trust Craig's List. ;)
[01:33] <TeamXlink> lol
[01:34] <snap-l> I like the safety of shipping stuff via the post office
[01:34] <snap-l> but I understand your situation.
[01:34] <TeamXlink> Yeah.
[01:34] <TeamXlink> Are there agp to pcie converters?
[01:34] <snap-l> TeamXlink: I don't thin there are, nor would you want one
[01:35] <snap-l> it'd likely be more than the card is worth
[01:36] <TeamXlink> Well, about 3 weeks or so ago, my friend bought me a graphics card for free, http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-HD3650-Video-100258L/dp/B001L62INY Although I wish it wasn't an ATI card, I didn't know of the problems ATI has with OpenGL's vram.
[01:37] <TeamXlink> Since then I figured now that one of the most expensive parts was bought, I should start upgradeing my computer.
[01:37] <TeamXlink> Eventually I want to have a modern-ish setup.
[01:40] <TeamXlink> I've learned a lot which I'm glad about.
[04:18] <TeamXlink> For some reason my graphics card is underclocked, a lot.
[04:18] <TeamXlink> To get it to the normal clock speed, i have to use an overclockign utitilty.
[04:18] <TeamXlink> The standard clocks are:
[04:18] <TeamXlink> GPU: 725
[04:18] <TeamXlink> MEM: 325
[04:19] <TeamXlink> The Graphics card always underclocks too:
[04:19] <TeamXlink> GPU: 300
[04:19] <TeamXlink> MEM: 323
[04:19] <TeamXlink> Is there anyway to fix this?
[14:20] <snap-l> G'morning
[16:32] <snap-l> Happy Mothers day, in case there are any mothers on the channel
[22:43] <snap-l> Now to do some more dishes
[22:43] <snap-l> When will they ever end!
[22:47] <rick_h__> heh, stop cooking
[22:48] <_stink_> or use paper