2017 Hardware Thread

sygnus21 said:

I just saw that exact video. Very nice. And speaking of looking at cases, I just ran into the new HAF case as well....

I see the new thing is optical drive less cases now. I guess I'm in the minority of still using one

Regardless, wouldn't mind having one of those, although it would also be hidden, and I'd still need an optical drive bay.

Here's a nice case @sygnus21, it has 1 removable 5.25" drive bay.

Not the best review, but a nice case. They have started putting tempered glass in them instead of Acrylic.

Yeah, I have a Phanteks Enthoo Luxe case - Thoughts on Phanteks’ Enthoo Luxe PC case. - Windows 10 Forums

Not really impressed enough to buy another of basically the same model. I also don't particularly like the material of the case, I think the meatal is too thin and makes the case feel cheap. It also hasn't been able to replace my HAF X as my main system case.

I still have my HAF X in storage. I really love that case.

Yeah, I keeping mine until I'm forced to replace it. Right now I keep it in a cubby hole where the sides are hidden so I don't need all the fancy bells and whistles of showing off the sides of the case. When I look at getting a new work desk sometime next year. After that, I'll look to get a new case. Right now I REALLY need of a new work desk since I've had this one since 1998....



As you can see, that desk was never intended to hold a monitor larger then 21 inches. Back then 17inch was the norm.

The only thing I see wrong with it is it's too neat and organized.

LOL - what you can't see it how small and cluttered it's becoming. And I'm sure you can't miss those huge wear and tear patches.

As for neat, well I did pose it for a photo

Samsung 960 Evo, M2 was running really hot, HW Info showed up to 99c but it was probably higher because it has only 2 numerals. So I stuck this cooler I made:

Now it goes to maximum 59c under benchmark and stress test and no more slowdowns.

CountMike said:

Samsung 960 Evo, M2 was running really hot, HW Info showed up to 99c but it was probably higher because it has only 2 numerals. So I stuck this cooler I made:

Now it goes to maximum 59c under benchmark and stress test and no more slowdowns.

Great Job!

sygnus21 said:

Yeah, I keeping mine until I'm forced to replace it. Right now I keep it in a cubby hole where the sides are hidden so I don't need all the fancy bells and whistles of showing off the sides of the case. When I look at getting a new work desk sometime next year. After that, I'll look to get a new case. Right now I REALLY need of a new work desk since I've had this one since 1998....



As you can see, that desk was never intended to hold a monitor larger then 21 inches. Back then 17inch was the norm.

I used to have a desk with similar design, but I replaced it with a modular desk with adjustable height and angle. If I ever need more space I just add another module. I can upgrade it forever, or until I run out of space in my apartment. :)

sygnus21 said:

Yeah, I keeping mine until I'm forced to replace it. Right now I keep it in a cubby hole where the sides are hidden so I don't need all the fancy bells and whistles of showing off the sides of the case. When I look at getting a new work desk sometime next year. After that, I'll look to get a new case. Right now I REALLY need of a new work desk since I've had this one since 1998....



As you can see, that desk was never intended to hold a monitor larger then 21 inches. Back then 17inch was the norm.

Your Desk is much more clean and neater than mine, looks Very Good to me, even if it is old.