Monthly Archives: September 2020

Another Linux Hardware Problem

Posted on September 30, 2020 by larry

I normally do not connect my linux boxes via wifi, but I wanted to on my new Linux server so I can scan the airwaves. The USB wifi adapter I used kind of worked, but it was super slow to … Continue reading →

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Sensors on AMD

Posted on September 29, 2020 by larry

I was researching CPU cooling and found something saying that you should be wary of water cooling, it may stop without any indication and your CPU could cook. Not too much of a big deal in that I usually do … Continue reading →

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KVM Kit

Posted on September 28, 2020 by larry

One of the things I put together, mainly to support Raspberry Pi, in the past was a KVM Kit that simply included a monitor and keyboard. I do not recall posting it here, but it was AV only, the old … Continue reading →

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Not Feeling Right All Day

Posted on September 27, 2020 by larry

Feeling sick and weak. Also having a hard time breath. I want to joke and say it was another close Seahawks game but I really do feel weird. Maybe another good nights sleep will do it. Weight: 315.8

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GTX 1660 Installed

Posted on September 26, 2020 by larry

My GTX 1660 arrived, timing was good because I just finished memcheck. Since I had three clean passes, and hit a decent 50 hour mark, I am calling it good and shut it down to install the video card. Not … Continue reading →

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My New Linux Box

Posted on September 25, 2020 by larry

Meet “Cube” my first Linux box from the ground out. That is weird since I have built so many Linux boxes I have lost track, so let me clarify. This is the first Linux box that a built from scratch … Continue reading →

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Power Supply Confusion

Posted on September 24, 2020 by larry

Luckily I have a digital multi meter, and I can read specs. Anyway, I encountered a problem today, I am missing some cables used by my power supplies. To make things worse, I have mix of Antec and Corsair, and … Continue reading →

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Final Push for remaining parts

Posted on September 23, 2020 by larry

Soon, in a week or two I will purchase the parts I need to make the initial build of my new Windows rig. Unfortunately this does not include the video card I want. I purchased a GTX1660 and may later … Continue reading →

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Halfway Getting Parts

Posted on September 22, 2020 by larry

I got half the parts I need. Unfortunately, most of these two parts I had in hand, like the case and power supply. But the good news is I think I got all the parts to upgrade the other PCs … Continue reading →

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Getting RAM

Posted on September 21, 2020 by larry

Adding components one by one. Next one to get is RAM cause I think it is on sale. Looking at 64GB of RAM at 16ca latency and 3600. Still reading up on RAM though, not understanding timings 100%. Weight: 316.4

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