Rocky's Original Cafe. Renewed 29-01-2013. Celebrating John's return

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rob smith Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 5572 Credit: 22,639,187 RAC: 40,513	Message 1337831 - Posted: 13 Feb 2013, 18:17:58 UTC
	Don't tempt 'em Mark - especially if they've been in communication with Monday's Antipodean cohort of helpers, they can be really mischievous.... ____________ Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?
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msattler Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 34718 Credit: 355,316,078 RAC: 379,524	Message 1337832 - Posted: 13 Feb 2013, 18:19:46 UTC - in response to Message 1337831.
	Awww, dey are such good puddy tats, they wouldn't do that. ____________ ****** "Ask not, what your kitty can do for you. Ask what you can do for your kitty." As it is kitten, so shall it be done.
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Julie Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 8934 Credit: 1,516,458 RAC: 4,106	Message 1337887 - Posted: 13 Feb 2013, 19:56:44 UTC - in response to Message 1337732.
	Makes me think of the "Seven Ages of Man" speech from Shakespeare's "As You Like It"... I'm not sure I do like it! The sixth age shifts Into the lean and slipper'd pantaloon, With spectacles on nose and pouch on side, His youthful hose, well saved, a world too wide Ok Ok I cant get into my dinner suit any more, last time I wore it was 3 years ago ... BUT I do not have a bum bag!!! Specs and slippers, er, yes .... If it's a comfort, I can't get into my wedding dress either anymore:) ____________
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Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 4127 Credit: 378,928 RAC: 659	Message 1337955 - Posted: 14 Feb 2013, 0:36:48 UTC
	I can't get into my Dress Blues anymore - the Jumper fits, but the Pants are too big. ____________ Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired
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Julie Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 8934 Credit: 1,516,458 RAC: 4,106	Message 1338029 - Posted: 14 Feb 2013, 7:22:56 UTC
	Better too big than too small, I always say :) ____________
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rob smith Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 5572 Credit: 22,639,187 RAC: 40,513	Message 1338150 - Posted: 14 Feb 2013, 18:37:17 UTC
	Ooo misses :-) ____________ Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?
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Julie Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 8934 Credit: 1,516,458 RAC: 4,106	Message 1338153 - Posted: 14 Feb 2013, 18:41:22 UTC Last modified: 14 Feb 2013, 18:48:15 UTC
	Weird story... I also already thought of attaching every computer at work to BOINC, but I would probably get caught :( http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10406588-71.html ____________
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msattler Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 34718 Credit: 355,316,078 RAC: 379,524	Message 1338155 - Posted: 14 Feb 2013, 18:45:01 UTC - in response to Message 1338153. Last modified: 14 Feb 2013, 18:45:55 UTC
	Weird story... I also already thought of attaching every computer at work to BOINC... http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10406588-71.html That's the infamous NEZ... He still holds the top total credits at Seti. mikeej42 has about 10 million to go to overtake his record. I am number 6 on the all time creds list. ____________ ****** "Ask not, what your kitty can do for you. Ask what you can do for your kitty." As it is kitten, so shall it be done.
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Julie Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 8934 Credit: 1,516,458 RAC: 4,106	Message 1338157 - Posted: 14 Feb 2013, 18:51:08 UTC - in response to Message 1338155.
	Weird story... I also already thought of attaching every computer at work to BOINC... http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10406588-71.html That's the infamous NEZ... He still holds the top total credits at Seti. mikeej42 has about 10 million to go to overtake his record. I am number 6 on the all time creds list. I've been wondering about that. You sure you only use your own computers, Mark? ;) ____________
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msattler Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 34718 Credit: 355,316,078 RAC: 379,524	Message 1338159 - Posted: 14 Feb 2013, 18:53:32 UTC - in response to Message 1338157. Last modified: 14 Feb 2013, 18:54:43 UTC
	Weird story... I also already thought of attaching every computer at work to BOINC... http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10406588-71.html That's the infamous NEZ... He still holds the top total credits at Seti. mikeej42 has about 10 million to go to overtake his record. I am number 6 on the all time creds list. I've been wondering about that. You sure you only use your own computers, Mark? ;) All here, all in my own home, at my own cost. I ran Seti on my work computer, with my boss's knowledge and consent, for a few months when I first signed on back in 2000. That was before I built my first computer at home. Seti is why I built that first 233mmx rig. Since then, it's all been done right here in the kitty crunching den. ____________ ****** "Ask not, what your kitty can do for you. Ask what you can do for your kitty." As it is kitten, so shall it be done.
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Julie Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 8934 Credit: 1,516,458 RAC: 4,106	Message 1338161 - Posted: 14 Feb 2013, 18:59:05 UTC - in response to Message 1338159.
	Weird story... I also already thought of attaching every computer at work to BOINC... http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10406588-71.html That's the infamous NEZ... He still holds the top total credits at Seti. mikeej42 has about 10 million to go to overtake his record. I am number 6 on the all time creds list. I've been wondering about that. You sure you only use your own computers, Mark? ;) All here, all in my own home, at my own cost. I ran Seti on my work computer, with my boss's knowledge and consent, for a few months when I first signed on back in 2000. That was before I built my first computer at home. Seti is why I built that first 233mmx rig. Since then, it's all been done right here in the kitty crunching den. That's really admirable, Mark. I miss my 8 rigs... ____________
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rob smith Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 5572 Credit: 22,639,187 RAC: 40,513	Message 1338162 - Posted: 14 Feb 2013, 18:59:46 UTC
	I recall Mark once posted a picture of his Kitties - quite impressive, especially "Ice Cold" (or was it "Frozen"?) the freon cooled beast. ____________ Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?
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msattler Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 34718 Credit: 355,316,078 RAC: 379,524	Message 1338170 - Posted: 14 Feb 2013, 19:09:45 UTC - in response to Message 1338162.
	I recall Mark once posted a picture of his Kitties - quite impressive, especially "Ice Cold" (or was it "Frozen"?) the freon cooled beast. That would have been the original 'Frozen Penny' (Penryn). Still running, although with a newer processor. ____________ ****** "Ask not, what your kitty can do for you. Ask what you can do for your kitty." As it is kitten, so shall it be done.
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Julie Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 8934 Credit: 1,516,458 RAC: 4,106	Message 1338173 - Posted: 14 Feb 2013, 19:12:32 UTC
	Quite impressive, Mark! ____________
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rob smith Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 5572 Credit: 22,639,187 RAC: 40,513	Message 1338182 - Posted: 14 Feb 2013, 19:21:55 UTC
	That's the one - as Julie says "Quite impressive" ____________ Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?
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John Clark Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 29 Sep 99 Posts: 15961 Credit: 4,356,364 RAC: 5	Message 1338313 - Posted: 15 Feb 2013, 2:12:39 UTC
	My Penny (air cooled) is still u=running, original CPU. It's the GPU that helps on other projects ... ____________ It's good to be back amongst friends and colleagues
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msattler Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 34718 Credit: 355,316,078 RAC: 379,524	Message 1338384 - Posted: 15 Feb 2013, 7:39:18 UTC - in response to Message 1338182. Last modified: 15 Feb 2013, 7:43:06 UTC
	That's the one - as Julie says "Quite impressive" I would never do it again...... It was quite effective on older processors, when the architecture was much larger than today's and CPUs dissipated more power, thus generating more heat. When cooled down to -30c or so, you could overclock them much higher than when using more conventional cooling means because you could keep the core temperatures in check. Nowadays, CPU speeds have increased, architecture size has decreased, and power usage and thus heat generation has also decreased. Much less involved and more power efficient cooling methods will easily get to the speeds I am at with the right chip. Without the muss and fuss and mess of packing the CPU socket and surrounding areas on the motherboard with gobs of clear silicone grease to prevent component killing condensation. OR the additional 500w or so of electricity it takes to run the compressor. The current 'Frozen One' is an i7 920. Rated at 2.67Ghz, it is currently clocked at 4.25Ghz at a running temperature of -27.5 centigrade. ____________ ****** "Ask not, what your kitty can do for you. Ask what you can do for your kitty." As it is kitten, so shall it be done.
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msattler Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 34718 Credit: 355,316,078 RAC: 379,524	Message 1338398 - Posted: 15 Feb 2013, 8:46:50 UTC Last modified: 15 Feb 2013, 8:51:39 UTC
	And just a couple of other notes, whilst I am thinking about them... The compressor unit was custom built for me some kid out east who was somewhere between high school and college. Met up with him on a CPU freezing fanatics site. I had already tried it with a stock unit and burnt it out after a few months. He built this from scratch and the trick back then was to get just the right mix of freon based refrigerants......you could not use straight R12 or R this or R that. You had to blend different refrigerants with different properties to get where you wanted to go...a fine art, it was, I garontee. Took him a couple of months to get it right. You wanted to get the maximum cooling and lowest temperature possible, BUT.... You also had to get the right compressor capacity for the heat load, AND.... You also had to get a combination of the two that would not destroy the compressor if the heat load from the CPU went away. Like if the CPU locked up or the OS halted. Because if you didn't, the compressor would be destroyed by 'slugging'... I could give the long winded version that might take several minutes or more to type. But I am sure most of you don't know a whit about how refrigeration works..LOL. IF I really get asked to, I could post the details. ____________ ****** "Ask not, what your kitty can do for you. Ask what you can do for your kitty." As it is kitten, so shall it be done.
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msattler Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 34718 Credit: 355,316,078 RAC: 379,524	Message 1338552 - Posted: 15 Feb 2013, 18:09:51 UTC Last modified: 15 Feb 2013, 18:12:22 UTC
	This is what you have to do just before you seat the cooling puck. Squishy, it is. Where the cooling meets the road.. ____________ ****** "Ask not, what your kitty can do for you. Ask what you can do for your kitty." As it is kitten, so shall it be done.
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John Clark Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 29 Sep 99 Posts: 15961 Credit: 4,356,364 RAC: 5	Message 1339392 - Posted: 19 Feb 2013, 16:25:17 UTC
	Place seems very empty the last few days. No Cafe visitors for some grub and a drink? ____________ It's good to be back amongst friends and colleagues
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