[deadlylover]

I was fed up with the stock speakers on the Thinkpad x230, so I installed some 12" Macbook ones instead. XD

It's a bit ghetto but the results speak for themselves, the rolloff point changing from 400Hz to around 230Hz makes a huge difference. Significantly louder as well so I have more headroom to EQ and still have acceptable levels.

Sure I may have mixed up the left and right channels, and I think it needs more foam tape to stop the rattles but those are just minor details (might be some phase shenanigans too, hey it's a work in progress!). I may have the best sounding thinkpad on the planet, I'll take that. =P

It only cost 20 dollarydoos, you can find them even cheaper on aliexpress but I bought locally because I'm impatient.

 

[wink]

YAAAAAAY.....!!!!!!!!!

 

[vantt1]

I was fed up with the stock speakers on the Thinkpad x230, so I installed some 12" Macbook ones instead. XD

It's a bit ghetto but the results speak for themselves, the rolloff point changing from 400Hz to around 230Hz makes a huge difference. Significantly louder as well so I have more headroom to EQ and still have acceptable levels.

Sure I may have mixed up the left and right channels, and I think it needs more foam tape to stop the rattles but those are just minor details (might be some phase shenanigans too, hey it's a work in progress!). I may have the best sounding thinkpad on the planet, I'll take that. =P

It only cost 20 dollarydoos, you can find them even cheaper on aliexpress but I bought locally because I'm impatient.

Now see if you can fit an amplifier that hooks up directly to system power

 

[NLNH]

time to shitpost here once in a while....

 

[vantt1]

KyoAni hit by arson attack, at least 12 presumed dead

https://twitter.com/nhk_news/status/1151677791781437440?s=21

 

[kn19h7]

KyoAni hit by arson attack, at least 12 presumed dead

https://twitter.com/nhk_news/status/1151677791781437440?s=21

Urgh thats real bad... hope they will be able to get over this eventually >.<
And hopefully we will be able to see sequels of Euphonium and Dragon Maid some day....

hmm btw I think I've taken photos outside of that building before

 

[vantt1]

lately i am into one piece manga and anime

I remember watching it when it aired on Cartoon Network

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@I Want to Eat Your Pancreas: I want my emotional investment back

@Zombieland Saga: can’t wait for S2!

 

[vantt1]

You know Hifumi from New Game!? It just occured to me that her name is kinda like Abcde's.

 

[vantt1]

Triple post...

@Asobi Asobase: wack

 

[deadlylover]

@Asobi Asobase: wack

Sort of reminds me of Daily Lives of Highschool Boys.

Ughhh I ordered a used Meiji EMT microscope, any used microscope in Australia is wicked expensive. I probably should have spent a bit more and got a new Chinese microscope like an Amscope but ehhhh I'm a sucker for used quality equipment (and I'm cheap).

I've just hit that stage where my eyes struggle to do any close up work, SMD soldering is a no-go for me, too much eye strain. I wonder if I'll get used to soldering under magnification or if I'm going to transfer eye strain into neck strain. XD

 

[U-3C]

I've just hit that stage where my eyes struggle to do any close up work, SMD soldering is a no-go for me, too much eye strain. I wonder if I'll get used to soldering under magnification or if I'm going to transfer eye strain into neck strain. XD

Hope your eyes get better.

Eye fatigue has been something I've been fighting with due to my constant computer use. It really sucks... ToT

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SIGGRAPH has been amazing this year. Super excited to try out all the things that have been announced! @_@

Also considering finally upgrading my GPU in a few months. Looking at the 2070 Super.

I know gamers tend to look own on RTX but for pro viz, dedicated raytracing hardware is offering crazy performance for renders.

Still want to wait a bit for improvements in CPU and monitor tech before considering any upgrades for those though. Good thing they are moving fast.

 

[deadlylover]

Also considering finally upgrading my GPU in a few months. Looking at the 2070 Super.

The 5700XT looks like decent-ish value too if you don't need RTX.

Hmmmm I think shipping from Australia will kill the deal, and you probably don't want to deal with taxes and all that too.

I'm not allowed to say where I get them from but uhhh I can sometimes get normal crappy blower fan GTX 1080's for say.....about the cost of a new AAA game. Shipping might be about 60 dollarydoos (EUR37) to Germany.....wait why do I think you're from Germany again? I've been playing too much Azur Lane and seeing "U" in a name makes me think of a U-boat. XD

 

[U-3C]

The 5700XT looks like decent-ish value too if you don't need RTX.

Hmmmm I think shipping from Australia will kill the deal, and you probably don't want to deal with taxes and all that too.

I'm not allowed to say where I get them from but uhhh I can sometimes get normal crappy blower fan GTX 1080's for say.....about the cost of a new AAA game. Shipping might be about 60 dollarydoos (EUR37) to Germany.....wait why do I think you're from Germany again? I've been playing too much Azur Lane and seeing "U" in a name makes me think of a U-boat. XD

Canadian Canuck here.

Unfortunately, I do need RTX and CUDA support.

My options for the past years have been quite limited due to using an AMD card.

Oh no, I can already feel unconditional hate targeted towards me from unknown sources...

 

[vantt1]

@Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san ep03:



Noice

 

[U-3C]

While scouting the new GPUs, I can't help but marvel once again at how...interesting branding can be at times...

I personally prefer the IO on the high end Asus and Aorus cards (more than one HDMI on those). Going to prioritize noise and temps this time for a new GPU, despite loving the look of the reference card.

Gigabyte's fans seem to have had problems with past generation thus don't feel like dealing with the risk until I can see it's confirmed to be non-existant. Also don't think the price premium of the high end Asus and Gigabyte cards is worth it for me. Would rather spend that extra money on other stuff. The MSI 3 fan card looks nice but it lacks the USB-C port. :/

Hopefully the fan revving issue on gigabyte cards are no longer a thing with the new launch.