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CPU Temperatures and Overlocking
In my research in the continuing overclocking research for GeneralMelchett, I’ve found that 55degC is a little warm for a processor.
The 8800GT is now installed and working well. Just waiting for the two 22″ Dell LCD monitors, external speakers and new GeekDesk for the home GeekSpace and we are go!
Admittedly, GeneralMelchett has been burnt in over the last 5 days (turned on constantly) to ensure stability. The Vista Reliability and Performance Monitor is excellent at viewing the stability of your setup over long periods of time.
So, time for some extra CPU fan (Zallman) and a controllable external 120mm fan.
It seems that the memory is the current weakest link my the chain:
Overclocking is Rocket Surgery
… and way cool fun to learn about.
Movember: It’s December, so it No Mo Time
Last day of Movember: I attempt a 19th Century French Mo’. Some claim an eyebrow fell off.
December, so it’s Mo off time.
A really, really big shout out and thanks to all that supported me during Movember.
The dual causes of Prostate Cancer research and Beyond Blue will help men’s health.
My sponsorships totalled $665.00.
Cat Random
Movember: 28th Day
Concentrating on morning emails.
ZDNet’s George Ou’s Build-at-Home Projects
After building my second PC, I think this is the way to go.
Mix-and-match your own components. Careful thinking through the best pieces to optimise performance or cost. The pleasure in knowing your own blood, sweat and tears stain the inside of the case.
Oh, scratch that last one. There were no tears.
Go read about George Ou’s geekiest projects.
Movember: 27th Day
Listening intently to the Rootin’ Tootin’ Luton Tapes: the missing Split Enz album
Rootin’ Tootin’ Luton Tapes: Split Enz
In 1978 Split Enz were stuck in the UK, between albums, managers and recording labels.
For many years, hard core Split Enz fans heard the odd song from this period: Serge (Once in Rome), Next Exit. Semi Detached. Some songs were released as B-sides. Others just made it onto other albums over time.
Fans heard from various sources of the existence of the Rootin’ Tootin’ Luton Tapes. The tapes from a studio sessions. Some said these tapes never existed. Others said that they were lost for ever. Yet others said that they were so bad, they would never see the light of day.
Earlier this year, the Frenz of the Enz fan club announced that Eddie Rayner had found the master tapes, and was re-mastering for release.
I am listening to them now. Wow. You have to be a major Split Enz fan to understand the timing and forgive the rawness. Upon closer listening, I can hear why Frenzy was such a crap album. They just chose the wrong songs.
Rootin’ Tootin’ for sure.