Comments for Living a Simple Life - kyle sterry http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog don't make plans Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:02:32 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Transplanting the Dell Precision T5400 motherboard to a new case – possible! by Kyle http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2009/11/18/transplanting-the-dell-precision-t5400-motherboard-to-a-new-case-possible/comment-page-1/#comment-13332 Kyle Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:02:32 +0000 http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/?p=205#comment-13332 Thanks Aaron. It was a D420 (now replaced with an E4300) and that laptop went with me all over the world, it is one sturdy laptop and although I replaced parts, it was for upgrade/cosmetic reasons... the greatest thing was its small size and light weight, great for air travel. I'm not so keen on the E4300, Dell has taken a backward step with regards to build quality across the entire E-series. As you probably know, there isn't much point in the second processor unless you have software that is able take advantage... stuff like seismic processing (which is what I do) and video format conversion. Sometimes I virtual desktops to play around with various OS. Plus I play the odd game such as Call of Duty. If you do remote desktop a lot, £1000 is probably better spent on a 30" monitor, or better still, a larger (24/27") twin monitor setup, than spending money on a second CPU. :] You got a nice machine... should last you a fair few years. Thanks Aaron. It was a D420 (now replaced with an E4300) and that laptop went with me all over the world, it is one sturdy laptop and although I replaced parts, it was for upgrade/cosmetic reasons… the greatest thing was its small size and light weight, great for air travel.

I’m not so keen on the E4300, Dell has taken a backward step with regards to build quality across the entire E-series.

As you probably know, there isn’t much point in the second processor unless you have software that is able take advantage… stuff like seismic processing (which is what I do) and video format conversion. Sometimes I virtual desktops to play around with various OS. Plus I play the odd game such as Call of Duty.

If you do remote desktop a lot, £1000 is probably better spent on a 30″ monitor, or better still, a larger (24/27″) twin monitor setup, than spending money on a second CPU. :]

You got a nice machine… should last you a fair few years.

]]> Comment on Transplanting the Dell Precision T5400 motherboard to a new case – possible! by aaron http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2009/11/18/transplanting-the-dell-precision-t5400-motherboard-to-a-new-case-possible/comment-page-1/#comment-13330 aaron Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:13:22 +0000 http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/?p=205#comment-13330 that is one impresive machine I have a T7500 quad core xeon 2.27 4gb ddr3 ram with a 3800quadro fx card and 2 sata 1tb drives on mirror but I have a question in the picture with your 30" dell monitor Jammy person as you are is the laptop a D430-D630 laptop just seems out of place one other thing what do you use your machine for i use mine for business / remote help and its quick but can't justife the £1000 for the second processor on a riser card. well impressed with your set up gutted at the monitor as ive just invested in the ST2410 not the best wish i has stuck with my 2 22" widescreen but you live and learn. that is one impresive machine I have a T7500 quad core xeon 2.27 4gb ddr3 ram with a 3800quadro fx card and 2 sata 1tb drives on mirror but I have a question in the picture with your 30″ dell monitor Jammy person as you are is the laptop a D430-D630 laptop just seems out of place one other thing what do you use your machine for i use mine for business / remote help and its quick but can’t justife the £1000 for the second processor on a riser card.

well impressed with your set up gutted at the monitor as ive just invested in the ST2410 not the best wish i has stuck with my 2 22″ widescreen but you live and learn.

]]> Comment on Vibrating Watches – not a lot of choices out there by admin http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2008/01/20/vibrating-watch/comment-page-1/#comment-12806 admin Wed, 12 May 2010 09:40:52 +0000 http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2008/01/20/vibrating-watch/#comment-12806 The Timex you mention - I did buy it from amazon.com - but unfortunately it fell apart within two months - while on a plane from London to Singapore! I never even go the chance to try out its vibration function. The Timex you mention – I did buy it from amazon.com – but unfortunately it fell apart within two months – while on a plane from London to Singapore! I never even go the chance to try out its vibration function.

]]> Comment on Vibrating Watches – not a lot of choices out there by Paul http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2008/01/20/vibrating-watch/comment-page-1/#comment-12801 Paul Wed, 12 May 2010 02:13:23 +0000 http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2008/01/20/vibrating-watch/#comment-12801 The Casio pathfinder watch can be found through ebay - for around £35 inc postage but outside the UK - most practical vibrating waterprof alarm watch I have found - or the Timex T417319J looks good and affordable from amazon - but no availability - have to put on the wish list. - "save yer money and buy a vibrating clock!" some people should not coment! they obviously dont get having a practical use for somthing specific - not making do with what everybody else uses, otherwise why ask. The Casio pathfinder watch can be found through ebay – for around £35 inc postage but outside the UK – most practical vibrating waterprof alarm watch I have found – or the Timex T417319J looks good and affordable from amazon – but no availability – have to put on the wish list. – “save yer money and buy a vibrating clock!” some people should not coment! they obviously dont get having a practical use for somthing specific – not making do with what everybody else uses, otherwise why ask.

]]> Comment on Vibrating Watches – not a lot of choices out there by Oliver Simoes http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2008/01/20/vibrating-watch/comment-page-1/#comment-12330 Oliver Simoes Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:51:13 +0000 http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2008/01/20/vibrating-watch/#comment-12330 Check out these vibrating watches with 2, 3, 6 and 8 alarms at http://www.assistech.com/products/Vibrating-Watches-for-the-Deaf-and-Hearing-Impaired.htm Check out these vibrating watches with 2, 3, 6 and 8 alarms at http://www.assistech.com/products/Vibrating-Watches-for-the-Deaf-and-Hearing-Impaired.htm

]]> Comment on Modifying my 4×4 by Chris http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2007/09/10/modifying-my-4x4/comment-page-1/#comment-12144 Chris Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:48:47 +0000 http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2007/09/10/modifying-my-4x4/#comment-12144 Hey, love the look of your Terrano, I'm currently looking for one myself. Your Terrano is a great inspiration!! Hey, love the look of your Terrano, I’m currently looking for one myself. Your Terrano is a great inspiration!!

]]> Comment on Home Easy wireless radio remote controlled switches and stuff by Andy http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2008/02/21/home-easy-wireless-radio-remote-controlled-switches-and-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-11697 Andy Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:22:39 +0000 http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2008/02/21/home-easy-wireless-radio-remote-controlled-switches-and-stuff/#comment-11697 May be of interest to you. You can control your home easy devices via the web. I use a website called http://www.unitehomedevices.com . Basically, with their USB dongle and their software, you can control each device via the web. Try it mate, it's brillaint. May be of interest to you. You can control your home easy devices via the web.
I use a website called http://www.unitehomedevices.com . Basically, with their USB dongle and their software, you can control each device via the web. Try it mate, it’s brillaint.

]]> Comment on Transplanting the Dell Precision T5400 motherboard to a new case – possible! by admin http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2009/11/18/transplanting-the-dell-precision-t5400-motherboard-to-a-new-case-possible/comment-page-1/#comment-11196 admin Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:14:42 +0000 http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/?p=205#comment-11196 Run #1- DX9 2560x1600 AA=16xQ, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 17.56 MAX 25.14 Run #2- DX9 1920x1080 AA=16xQ, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 25.14 MAX 29.87 Run #3- DX9 1600x1200 AA=16xQ, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 26.39 MAX 34.92 Run #4- DX9 1024x768 AA=16xQ, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 32.58 MAX 50.84 Run #5- DX9 2560x1600 AA=No AA, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 21.68 MAX 26.17 Run #6- DX9 2560x1600 AA=No AA, 32 bit test, Quality: Medium ~~ Last Average FPS: 40.00 MAX 50.21 Run #7- DX9 2560x1600 AA=8x, 32 bit test, Quality: Medium ~~ Last Average FPS: 40.20 MAX 50.08 Need a better GPU methinks. Run #1- DX9 2560×1600 AA=16xQ, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 17.56 MAX 25.14
Run #2- DX9 1920×1080 AA=16xQ, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 25.14 MAX 29.87
Run #3- DX9 1600×1200 AA=16xQ, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 26.39 MAX 34.92
Run #4- DX9 1024×768 AA=16xQ, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 32.58 MAX 50.84
Run #5- DX9 2560×1600 AA=No AA, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 21.68 MAX 26.17
Run #6- DX9 2560×1600 AA=No AA, 32 bit test, Quality: Medium ~~ Last Average FPS: 40.00 MAX 50.21
Run #7- DX9 2560×1600 AA=8x, 32 bit test, Quality: Medium ~~ Last Average FPS: 40.20 MAX 50.08

Need a better GPU methinks.

]]> Comment on Transplanting the Dell Precision T5400 motherboard to a new case – possible! by Kyle http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2009/11/18/transplanting-the-dell-precision-t5400-motherboard-to-a-new-case-possible/comment-page-1/#comment-11194 Kyle Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:19:16 +0000 http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/?p=205#comment-11194 Hmm, how come I didn't see any comments notifications? :( Bloody Wordpress! Fintan, its what I need to type at 120wpm. Crysis? That benchmark will wait until the 5890 comes down in price ;) I don't play online games. I'm scared I'd get addicted. I'll run a Crysis benchmark shortly just for you Jones. I don't think it will be super cos its a 4870 single GPU card trying to push 2560x1900 pixels. Hmm, how come I didn’t see any comments notifications? :( Bloody Wordpress!

Fintan, its what I need to type at 120wpm.

Crysis? That benchmark will wait until the 5890 comes down in price ;) I don’t play online games. I’m scared I’d get addicted.

I’ll run a Crysis benchmark shortly just for you Jones. I don’t think it will be super cos its a 4870 single GPU card trying to push 2560×1900 pixels.

]]> Comment on Transplanting the Dell Precision T5400 motherboard to a new case – possible! by JGJones http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/2009/11/18/transplanting-the-dell-precision-t5400-motherboard-to-a-new-case-possible/comment-page-1/#comment-10875 JGJones Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:54:58 +0000 http://www.sterry.me.uk/blog/?p=205#comment-10875 Sod all that work - more importantly...what's the benchmark for Crysis on the machine? :) Just wondering - do you also play multiplayer games online too? If you do, let me know - I do it myself - have a Steam account - JGJones obviously(!) Sod all that work – more importantly…what’s the benchmark for Crysis on the machine? :)

Just wondering – do you also play multiplayer games online too? If you do, let me know – I do it myself – have a Steam account – JGJones obviously(!)

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