-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
Archives
- May 2022
- April 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- November 2021
- October 2021
- July 2021
- April 2021
- December 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- May 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- October 2019
- December 2018
- September 2018
- July 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- September 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- March 2015
- October 2014
- September 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- March 2013
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- April 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- July 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
Categories
Meta
Category Archives: Computer Builds
HP Workstation
The goal of this machine to experiment with mid-range video editing and/or be a monster Virtual Machine Server. It was refurbished, from PC Server Parts Certified Refurbished. It kept going in and out of stock. It arrived in a big … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Builds, Hardware
Comments Off on HP Workstation
Dell 3020 SFF
The goal of this machine was to buy a complete (monitor included) machine for less than $300, taxes and shipping included. It was refurbished, from Blair Technology, “on sale” from $480. It arrived in a big box that contained two … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Builds, Hardware
Comments Off on Dell 3020 SFF
ASUS ROG
This is a prebuilt machine purchase. Asus Model G15CE-B9. (Price comparisons: newegg is selling it for $1,944 via Coldriver20; amazon is selling it for $1,815 via J-Tech Digital). Some facts on the CPU: it is currently #202 on PassMark [21,574, … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Builds
Comments Off on ASUS ROG
Core i5-10400
This is a rebuild of the Core 4770k machine. The machine started spontaneously shutting off, then entering a “power-on for 3 seconds and power-off” loop. After cooling down, it would stay running for ~20 minutes, then shutdown. BIOS says the … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Builds, Core-i5, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Core i5-10400
RetroPie Raspberry Pi 4
Item Product Cost Pi 4 CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 Basic Kit 1.5GHz 64-bit quad core ARMv8, USB-C 3.5A Power, USB-C Power switch $55 MicroSD SanDisk 64GB Ultra microSDXC USH-I $12 Case RETROFLAG NESPi 4 Case with SSD Case, USB-C Power … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Builds
Comments Off on RetroPie Raspberry Pi 4
AMD Ryzen Build
Some facts on the CPU: it is currently #135 on PassMark [16,9499] cpubenchmark.net. The video card was the least expensive PCI available at Micro Center. This build is intended for two distinct purposes. The first is a general-purpose, install linux, … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Builds
Comments Off on AMD Ryzen Build
Core i7-9700K Build
Some facts on the CPU: it is currently #67 on PassMark [17,329, single thread 2,909] cpubenchmark.net. It was launched 2018 October. It used 14mm architecture and does not have hyperthreading. Since the “i7-9700”, i.e. non-K, does not exist (and may … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Builds, Core-i7
Comments Off on Core i7-9700K Build
Peripherals
Current and historical record of Mice and Keyboards. Item Product Year Cost Mouse Logitech G403 Wired Optical Gaming Mouse with RGB Lighting 2018 Nov $35 Mouse Logitech G Pro Gaming FPS Mouse with Advanced Gaming Sensor 2016 Dec $52 Mouse … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Builds
Comments Off on Peripherals
Virtual Machine Server
The goal of this machine was to replace the oldest machine build recorded on this blog – the 2009 Core i7 920 build. This is the current workhorse virtual machine server. The approach taken (refurbished) was a direct result of … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Builds
Comments Off on Virtual Machine Server
ZFS Case Upgrade
The original ZFS machine has grown a bit over the years. It started with two 2TB hard drives, then got two more, then finally two more. The “little” NZXT case has more than enough drive slots, but this setup violated … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Builds, ZFS
Comments Off on ZFS Case Upgrade