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Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion Yesterday, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 164
Posted By Topcat
Re: laptop vs desktop rust spinner longevity

Yessir.

https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showpost.php?p=957354&postcount=114

They're still in service....and darn fast for the hardware they're in; better than the 3.5" 15k's they replaced. ...
Forum: General Capacitor Questions & Issues 08-06-2022, 12:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 361
Posted By Topcat
Re: Nichicon - discontinuing many electrolytic capacitor series

Those have been gone for years; HM, HN, and HZ series.
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 08-05-2022, 11:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 164
Posted By Topcat
Re: laptop vs desktop rust spinner longevity

I'd say SAS disks would be more sensitive to these factors. 2.5" laptop drives are 5400~7200 RPM. SAS spinners are 10,000~15,000 RPM....they're going to be a lot less forgiving of being jostled...
Forum: Troubleshooting & Designing Networks 08-05-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 300
Posted By Topcat
Re: Netgear = By far the most horrible support ever!

I appreciate all the information you guys posted.... Yes, this dead switch will definitely be my last netgear product....I'm actually kind of glad they dicked their way out of the warranty at this...
Forum: Troubleshooting & Designing Networks 08-03-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 300
Posted By Topcat
Netgear = By far the most horrible support ever!

Bought a new Netgear ProSAFE JGS516PE POE switch for a security system; which stopped working for no explicable reason. It's on a UPS, no bad weather, ETC. POE function still powers the cameras,...
Forum: General Capacitor Questions & Issues 08-02-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 102
Posted By Topcat
Re: this look defective to you?

Looks pooched too me.
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 08-01-2022, 11:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By Topcat
Re: Cooler Master ATC-S + Some other CoolerMaster Case - 2-fer in 1 Thread

Build # 1 from this thread sold last Friday... :rejoice:
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 08-01-2022, 10:51 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 38,775
Posted By Topcat
Re: Topcat's Other Misc Weird Build Thread

At the time, that was a huge deal....huge upgrade and huge price difference! :cool:
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 08-01-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 290,236
Posted By Topcat
Re: Cleaning Motherboards - ATTN SMOKERS!!

Yes, it works....I done this to LGA socketed boards. You just have to be very careful of the socket. If using an air compressor for the initial dry-out, don't hit the socket with a lot of pressure...
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-30-2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5,436
Views: 1,180,686
Posted By Topcat
Re: best cheap/free scores 1.1

I probably wasted more time on this than it was worth.....but every time a piece of audio gear that was high end gets shredded, a little piece of my soul dies..... It seems the younger generation...
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-30-2022, 12:02 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 38,775
Posted By Topcat
Re: Topcat's Other Misc Weird Build Thread

I did notice that the onboard GPU has 1mb RAM and 2 sockets for another 1mb in RAM chips; 2mb total... Makes me want to pull the millennium, add another 1mb to the onboard and then toss a voodoo1...
Forum: General Capacitor Questions & Issues 07-29-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 846
Posted By Topcat
Re: What are the 'actual' effects of old electrolytics in a vintage radio?

That's what I've always experienced. I rebuilt an old Emerson 'lifetimer' radio from 1963-ish with the usual 60Hz hum.....I don't know why I wasted my time on it....but the clock worked, so I went...
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-28-2022, 10:52 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 38,775
Posted By Topcat
Re: Topcat's Other Misc Weird Build Thread

Today's weird build arrived yesterday in a pile of old systems that were dropped off.... 3x 486's (2x IBM PS/2's and a custom built) and a pentium classic; IBM PC 300GL type 6282.
...
Forum: Troubleshooting TVs and Video Sources 07-28-2022, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 245
Posted By Topcat
Re: SAMSUNG UN50TU8000F rebooting, backlight ok. No 12v to panel boards.

I've got a 65" and a 70" samsung with the screwless backs I just haven't been brave enough to try breaking open....and a 43" that I never could figure out what was wrong with....ended up scrapping...
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-27-2022, 11:15 PM
Replies: 5,436
Views: 1,180,686
Posted By Topcat
Re: best cheap/free scores 1.1

A regular dropped off a bunch of 486's today. Didn't have a chance to check any of them.
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-20-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5,436
Views: 1,180,686
Posted By Topcat
Re: best cheap/free scores 1.1

^
That will run Mint fabulously! Glad you're going better! :)
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-19-2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 437
Posted By Topcat
Re: Attention Mac Junkies - Mac Pro 4,1 (2009) build

Mac's don't have a traditional 'bios' menu like a PC....so it's not a timings setting.... I'll play musical memory slots with it tomorrow.
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-19-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 437
Posted By Topcat
Re: Attention Mac Junkies - Mac Pro 4,1 (2009) build

The Westmere upgrade was a complete success....and a learning experience. First thing is, the CPU's have to be delidded; something I've never done....so I researched the best way to do it....and my...
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-13-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 437
Posted By Topcat
Re: Attention Mac Junkies - Mac Pro 4,1 (2009) build

Dual CPU card was a success. It came with a pair of quadcore 2.26GHz Nehalem CPU's and 32gb RAM. This now clears the way for the 3.46GHz x5690's...the fun to come; they have to be delidded.....but...
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-10-2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By Topcat
Re: Cooler Master ATC-S + Some other CoolerMaster Case - 2-fer in 1 Thread

Will do. I don't expect anything huge really...just a fun way to waste time & tinker with pretty worthless hardware....and I know how much you love SLI... :tongue:
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-10-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 437
Posted By Topcat
Re: Attention Mac Junkies - Mac Pro 4,1 (2009) build

Being it's now a 5,1 by firmware (hardware-wise the 4,1 and 5,1 are identical), the 'High Sierra' test was also successful. The final conquest for this hardware-wise is the dual CPU card.....and...
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-09-2022, 11:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By Topcat
Re: Cooler Master ATC-S + Some other CoolerMaster Case - 2-fer in 1 Thread

A little testing..... :goofy:

https://www.badcaps.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=268299&stc=1&d=1657429891
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Forum: General Electronics Technical Discussion 07-08-2022, 11:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By Topcat
Re: Ticketing System / Software

Web based on your own server, not some 'cloud'. Can be set up on a local server with no internet access if you want. Not free but works well. I've used it for years. It was made around PC repair,...
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-08-2022, 10:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 437
Posted By Topcat
Re: Attention Mac Junkies - Mac Pro 4,1 (2009) build

Just a little update.... I conquered the OS hurdle....I had a macbook here I forgot I had that has Sierra on it....so made the install media using the terminal commands, it worked.

Now this is...
Forum: General Computer & Tech Discussion 07-08-2022, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5,436
Views: 1,180,686
Posted By Topcat
Re: best cheap/free scores 1.1

^
I was wondering where you've been!! Momaka has been MIA for months as well.
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