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Aka Ishur

Calibos wrote: »

Cool desk but I can't believe I'm the first to notice the Leap Motion!! How's that working out? Cool in theory but meh in practice or OMG this is the user interface of the future!?

[edit] ohh ohh, just noticed the Qnix. Glossy or matt? How's that working out for you? Thinking of getting one from accessorieswhole myself.

Personally I love it. It needs time to get used to, but I use it for a whole lot of stuff for browsing online to media to some of the games made for it, plus its very cool to turn on or unlock the pc simply by holding my hand for a second over the leap. I am waiting for someone to come up with some gesture shortcuts.

As for the Qnix i got it pixel perfect from accessorieswhole in matt, beautiful screen and well you can see the difference between that and the lcd beside it.

BloodBath

Really nice desk/pc. How long did it take to make?

I called the leap motion out early. It's nothing but a gimmick.

If a control system is worse than current systems then it's doomed. The leap motion is worse for practically every task compared to a mouse.

All their marketing and hype means nothing. Gamers won't use it, artists won't use it. Developers won't even bother developing for it as it's not going to sell many units.

Show me 1 single program that improves on current control methods using it or that you won't get tired/sick of using after 10 minutes.

I'm being pretty cynical but there are lot's of other emergent technologies that are far better and deserve people's attention more than this.

Aka Ishur

BloodBath wrote: »

Really nice desk/pc. How long did it take to make?

I called the leap motion out early. It's nothing but a gimmick.

If a control system is worse than current systems then it's doomed. The leap motion is worse for practically every task compared to a mouse.

All their marketing and hype means nothing. Gamers won't use it, artists won't use it. Developers won't even bother developing for it as it's not going to sell many units.

Show me 1 single program that improves on current control methods using it or that you won't get tired/sick of using after 10 minutes.

I'm being pretty cynical but there are lot's of other emergent technologies that are far better and deserve people's attention more than this.

The desk was actually real quick. Once the cuts were done I used 'No more nails' to hold it together then put in a few screws. Paintng took about 10 days.

You are right in many respects about the leap, but I never took it as a replacement for the mouse. It was never going to be as accurate. I like for just lazy scrolling mostly.

Calibos

I think it might find a better home as an interface for something like xbmc but even at that, a hacked kinect2 under the tv might be a better solution than a leap on the arm of the couch with a cable running to the equipment cabinet.

Digy123

Aka Ishur,That is one of the coolest things I have ever seen,Brilliant!

deceit

Aka Ishur wrote: »

After watching you guys for the last 5 years, while I sat on my ass, I decided to do a project of my own. Its a desk mod and nowhere near finshed, but I said I would share a teaser as such. Incidently the desk started as http://www.adverts.ie/furniture/glass-and-chrome-table/2540969

You might like to see this if you want some inspiration
http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=44020&page=20
I've been keeping an eye on this and a few others for a while.

Aka Ishur

deceit wrote: »

You might like to see this if you want some inspiration
http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=44020&page=20
I've been keeping an eye on this and a few others for a while.

Beautiful work. I think his skills, tools and materials are a big step up from myself!!

Recurve360

Aka Ishur wrote: »

After watching you guys for the last 5 years, while I sat on my ass, I decided to do a project of my own. Its a desk mod and nowhere near finshed, but I said I would share a teaser as such. Incidently the desk started as http://www.adverts.ie/furniture/glass-and-chrome-table/2540969

Start by akaIshur, on Flickr[/IMG]

Have to say thats awesome looking, always liked deskmods. Great contrast out of the Qnix also, how do you find it? Thinking of investing in the future

dark_jedi_ire

Setup:
8GB-Kit G.Skill Ares PC3-12800U CL9-9-9-24
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - Intel/AMD
Samsung SSD 840 120GB SATA 6Gb/s
2TB Storage Drives
CPU-I5 4670K
Motherboard-MSI Z87-G45-GAMING
PSU XFX ProSeries (XXX Edition) 750W Power Supply Unit
GPU Currently 1 xfx Radeon 6870
(just got a second - second hand, and crossfire Bridge and awaiting delivery)
All I can afford for a While.
Plans are also afoot for a 27inch Qnix Monitor
Case Zalman z9

Cable management still needs some cleanup but just waiting for the second Card to
arrive before I finish up

Have been playing with the GPU overclocking and getting some nice Results, Have still
to start overclocking the Main PC, as soon as I get some time

Thanks to Monotype and Bloodbath for all the info and Advice on helping pick the Build, am really happy with this.

Danger781

That's a very nice case actually. I like the temperature thing on the front.

Portlawslim

dark_jedi_ire wrote: »

Setup:
8GB-Kit G.Skill Ares PC3-12800U CL9-9-9-24
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - Intel/AMD
Samsung SSD 840 120GB SATA 6Gb/s
2TB Storage Drives
CPU-I5 4670K
Motherboard-MSI Z87-G45-GAMING
PSU XFX ProSeries (XXX Edition) 750W Power Supply Unit
GPU Currently 1 xfx Radeon 6870
(just got a second - second hand, and crossfire Bridge and awaiting delivery)
All I can afford for a While.
Plans are also afoot for a 27inch Qnix Monitor
Case Zalman z9

Cable management still needs some cleanup but just waiting for the second Card to
arrive before I finish up

Have been playing with the GPU overclocking and getting some nice Results, Have still
to start overclocking the Main PC, as soon as I get some time

Thanks to Monotype and Bloodbath for all the info and Advice on helping pick the Build, am really happy with this.

Make sure to stick up a few photos when you get your crossfire set up:)
Nice build

dark_jedi_ire

thanks ..
Will do,, Crossfire is working well, Just now Waiting on the Qnix monitor to arrive :-)

dark_jedi_ire

Crossfire image as requested

Portlawslim

dark_jedi_ire wrote: »

Crossfire image as requested
[SNIP]
Didn't know you could crossfire the same gpu's by different manufacturers..:)

Sarz91

Portlawslim wrote: »

Didn't know you could crossfire the same gpu's by different manufacturers..:)

Pretty sure you can xfire from the same family. That is to say any 2 of the 7xxx series can be put in xfire.

glynf

Cards from the same series, but bear in mind the faster cards speed will be throttled to match the slower cards speed.

Monotype

Compatibility list:
http://sites.amd.com/PublishingImages/Public/Graphic_Illustrations/WebBannerJPEG/AMD_CrossfireX_Chart_1618W.jpg

dark_jedi_ire

there both Xfx HD 6870`s
Why the cases are different are beyond me,

And They crossfire perfectly well :-)

IrishPlayer

My first pc build.http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=85715019
Always wanted to build my own pc really enjoyed building it and learning more about how it all works.Just wanted to say special thanks to BloodBath for listing all the parts and recommendations and to everyone for taking the time to help me.Thanks.


Build pics.(Sorry for bad quality.)
<iframe class="imgur-album" width="100%" height="550" frameborder="0" src="http://imgur.com/a/bC32G/embed"></iframe> Tried my best on cable management,had to redo it because the back panel wouldnt close right.Im going try to improve the cable management.

Specs:
Intel Xeon E3-1230v2, boxed, LGA1155
8GB-Kit A-DATA XPG G Series PC1600 CL9
ASRock B75 Pro3, Sockel 1155, ATX
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 WindForce 3X OC, 2G
be quiet! SYSTEM POWER 7 500W
WD Caviar Blue 1TB 6Gb's(storage)
Intel 520 series 240gb ssd(games)Already had this ssd.
Samsung SSD 840 120GB SATA 6Gb/s (boot drive)
LiteOn iHAS124-04 schwarz SATA
Nanoxia deep silence one
coolermaster hyper 212 evo
LogiLink USB 2.0 all-in-one Card Reader
Windows 7 home premium 64 bit

uncle_sam_ie

When putting the back panel back on, lay the case on its side then do it. You'll find it much easier close the lid that way. I actually think you did a excellent job with your cable management.

glynf

New fans for the H80, and emptied 1.5 cans of compressed air into it-sleeved cables are a bitch for gathering dust, so I said I'd post these

game4it70

glynf wrote: »

New fans for the H80, and emptied 1.5 cans of compressed air into it-sleeved cables are a bitch for gathering dust, so I said I'd post these

Very neat and tidy build!

Sorry but the sli bridge takes the good look off the build

dwighet

very nice ^^^^^^^^^

glynf

game4it70 wrote: »

Very neat and tidy build!

Sorry but the sli bridge takes the good look off the build

Yea, on the look out for a black bridge. The old PC hardware upgrade fund is at a low though, so it'll do for now.

game4it70

glynf wrote: »

Yea, on the look out for a black bridge. The old PC hardware upgrade fund is at a low though, so it'll do for now.

I gave a few away but i'll have a look later if i've any left you can have one.

game4it70

Found one of these if any use to you
http://www.evga.com/PRODUCTS/IMAGES/GALLERY/401-MB-0013-01_LG_8.jpg

glynf

Deadly, that would be great-PM me your paypal details and what you want to cover. many thanks.

game4it70

glynf wrote: »

Deadly, that would be great-PM me your paypal details and what you want to cover. many thanks.

Lol you can have it for nothing i wasn't trying to sell it to you :P

Will pm you in a few mins.

bezerk

Anyone know where to get some clear plastic perspex. Want to take my metal cutter to my case and get some funky LED's.

game4it70

bezerk wrote: »

Anyone know where to get some clear plastic perspex. Want to take my metal cutter to my case and get some funky LED's.

http://chilledpc.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_70