Comments for shatteredcube http://www.shatteredcube.com When outside the box isn't enough. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:50:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on Go Vote! by Alex http://www.shatteredcube.com/178/go-vote/#comment-383 Alex Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:10:33 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=178#comment-383 That's absolutely [REDACTED]!! I'm happy! That’s absolutely [REDACTED]!! I’m happy!

]]> Comment on Cheeky Bastard by Spas http://www.shatteredcube.com/176/cheeky-bastard/#comment-381 Spas Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:46:33 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=176#comment-381 "American Love" the most lovable song yet. “American Love” the most lovable song yet.

]]> Comment on Go Vote! by Richard http://www.shatteredcube.com/178/go-vote/#comment-355 Richard Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:42:36 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=178#comment-355 well, he did [edit] so I'm [edit] well, he did [edit] so I’m [edit]

]]> Comment on Go Vote! by Alex http://www.shatteredcube.com/178/go-vote/#comment-347 Alex Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:56:50 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=178#comment-347 Did your choice ([REDACTED]) win? Or was it [REDACTED] you voted for? Or there're always the other options, [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED]. Can't forget those other parties. Did your choice ([REDACTED]) win? Or was it [REDACTED] you voted for?

Or there’re always the other options, [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED]. Can’t forget those other parties.

]]> Comment on Cheeky Bastard by Casey Austin (Facebook) http://www.shatteredcube.com/176/cheeky-bastard/#comment-346 Casey Austin (Facebook) Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:13:00 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=176#comment-346 Chops got that CD too, you guys are so cute with your hip young music. Chops got that CD too, you guys are so cute with your hip young music.

]]> Comment on Cheeky Bastard by Elizabeth http://www.shatteredcube.com/176/cheeky-bastard/#comment-341 Elizabeth Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:34:20 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=176#comment-341 Cheer up. Work will always be there and a new video game will always come out. You don't need to be the first to play every game. It is supposed to be a leisure activity not a priority. About the car...time sure flys by fast. And it won't stay perfect like you forever. Cheer up. Work will always be there and a new video game will always come out. You don’t need to be the first to play every game. It is supposed to be a leisure activity not a priority.
About the car…time sure flys by fast. And it won’t stay perfect like you forever.

]]> Comment on A Foul Furnace Fumble by Amber http://www.shatteredcube.com/174/a-foul-furnace-fumble/#comment-336 Amber Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:07:03 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=174#comment-336 I am bored of this post now. I am bored of this post now.

]]> Comment on My new baby get’s good mileage by Michelle Benson http://www.shatteredcube.com/160/my-new-baby-gets-good-mileage/#comment-329 Michelle Benson Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:07:33 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=160#comment-329 She's mighty fine. And classy! She’s mighty fine. And classy!

]]> Comment on A Foul Furnace Fumble by Michelle Benson http://www.shatteredcube.com/174/a-foul-furnace-fumble/#comment-328 Michelle Benson Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:04:31 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=174#comment-328 Be sure to follow up with the Better Business Bureau, The real estate company, the State Attorney General and the Department of Commerce. All of these contacts may be able to help in some way. Remember, patient, persistant, factual, firm and knowing your rights can make this company choose to do the right thing to avoid big headaches and bad publicity. Maybe Mr. Fixit or Kare ll too. If any or all contact McQuillan on this, could be a factor. They must be bonded or insured. Perhaps they can file a claim direct with their insurance company. Does their contract state this information on the inspection? They may be required to disclose by law. Be sure to follow up with the Better Business Bureau, The real estate company, the State Attorney General and the Department of Commerce. All of these contacts may be able to help in some way. Remember, patient, persistant, factual, firm and knowing your rights can make this company choose to do the right thing to avoid big headaches and bad publicity. Maybe Mr. Fixit or Kare ll too. If any or all contact McQuillan on this, could be a factor. They must be bonded or insured. Perhaps they can file a claim direct with their insurance company. Does their contract state this information on the inspection? They may be required to disclose by law.

]]> Comment on My new baby get’s good mileage by Elizabeth http://www.shatteredcube.com/160/my-new-baby-gets-good-mileage/#comment-325 Elizabeth Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:23:46 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=160#comment-325 It is just as pretty as you! It is just as pretty as you!

]]> Comment on My new baby get’s good mileage by Justin@jrcorps.com http://www.shatteredcube.com/160/my-new-baby-gets-good-mileage/#comment-324 Justin@jrcorps.com Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:28:07 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=160#comment-324 purdy purdy

]]> Comment on Worklog: Mighty Mite (02) by Alex http://www.shatteredcube.com/145/worklog-mighty-mite-02/#comment-323 Alex Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:16:08 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=145#comment-323 Ahh yes -- best of luck with the cable management; we look forward to see the pictures of the completed computer! Ahh yes — best of luck with the cable management; we look forward to see the pictures of the completed computer!

]]> Comment on Worklog: Mighty Mite (02) by Richard http://www.shatteredcube.com/145/worklog-mighty-mite-02/#comment-320 Richard Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:52:11 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=145#comment-320 Agreed, PSU on the bottom is a nice feature. This case also has the MoBo flipped so the hot stuff is really on the top. Also if you notice the PSU sits directly under the hard drives rather than on the top or bottom of the MoBo. This case treats space as a premium. Which is pretty cool, but all those cables from the PSU are difficult to work with, even with a modular PSU! Agreed, PSU on the bottom is a nice feature. This case also has the MoBo flipped so the hot stuff is really on the top. Also if you notice the PSU sits directly under the hard drives rather than on the top or bottom of the MoBo. This case treats space as a premium. Which is pretty cool, but all those cables from the PSU are difficult to work with, even with a modular PSU!

]]> Comment on Worklog: Mighty Mite (02) by Alex http://www.shatteredcube.com/145/worklog-mighty-mite-02/#comment-319 Alex Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:45:48 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=145#comment-319 I really enjoy these new cases with the PSU on the bottom (if I'm examining yours correctly); I know it really opened up a lot of space in the P182 for my build -- you get to put those hot pieces (CPU, GPU) right in that top corner and shuttle the hot air directly out of the case instead of having it built up and vent through the PSU. Good stuff and nice work with the hole cutting! I really enjoy these new cases with the PSU on the bottom (if I’m examining yours correctly); I know it really opened up a lot of space in the P182 for my build — you get to put those hot pieces (CPU, GPU) right in that top corner and shuttle the hot air directly out of the case instead of having it built up and vent through the PSU. Good stuff and nice work with the hole cutting!

]]> Comment on iSuck 2.0 by Richard http://www.shatteredcube.com/143/isuck-20/#comment-317 Richard Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:18:14 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=143#comment-317 Reinstall has not worked, going to delete the downloaded image and redownload if this fails. Reinstall has not worked, going to delete the downloaded image and redownload if this fails.

]]> Comment on Building a Computer 101: Useability by Sam Vander http://www.shatteredcube.com/97/building-a-computer-101-useability/#comment-314 Sam Vander Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:58:58 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/archives/97#comment-314 Thanks for the great tips I'm making a computer of mine Thanks for the great tips I’m making a computer of mine

]]> Comment on Building a Computer 101: Final Scoping by Richard http://www.shatteredcube.com/114/building-a-computer-101-final-scoping/#comment-313 Richard Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:33:17 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=114#comment-313 Thanks for the comment! I did take a look at the P182 when I was first looking for a case. Sadly, it was a mid size tower. I used a mid size tower for my first build and I was a little pressed for room. Since I only ever have to move my case when I change living arrangements, I don't think going big will be a problem. Considering that and my desire to have a completely internal water cooling system (if I go water cooling in the future), the P182 is found lacking. That and it lacks an external SATA port. Aside from those few downsides, it is a beautiful case. I would recommend it to anyone that desires a well thought out mid ATX case. My search hierarchy: Full ATX -> No Power Supply -> Sort By Price or Sort By Best Rated Price isn't a concern if I get a great case. Thanks for the comment!

I did take a look at the P182 when I was first looking for a case. Sadly, it was a mid size tower. I used a mid size tower for my first build and I was a little pressed for room. Since I only ever have to move my case when I change living arrangements, I don’t think going big will be a problem. Considering that and my desire to have a completely internal water cooling system (if I go water cooling in the future), the P182 is found lacking. That and it lacks an external SATA port.

Aside from those few downsides, it is a beautiful case. I would recommend it to anyone that desires a well thought out mid ATX case.

My search hierarchy:

Full ATX -> No Power Supply -> Sort By Price or Sort By Best Rated

Price isn’t a concern if I get a great case.

]]> Comment on Building a Computer 101: Final Scoping by Alex http://www.shatteredcube.com/114/building-a-computer-101-final-scoping/#comment-312 Alex Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:20:27 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=114#comment-312 I just built out my old system in a new case, the Antec P182 ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025 ) -- oh my goodness is this a nice case. Water-cooling ready, with rubberized input and outputs in the back for water hoses; tons of noise-dampening features, washable air filters, etc. Love love love it. Read more on it at Silent PC Review, but get the black and not the mirror finish: ( http://www.silentpcreview.com/article741-page1.html ) Also, I like your choice on the hard drives -- I just bought a pair of WD's and love 'em (very quiet). Now, the loudest part of my system is the annoying high pitch hum my monitor makes. Seriously. I just built out my old system in a new case, the Antec P182 ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025 ) — oh my goodness is this a nice case. Water-cooling ready, with rubberized input and outputs in the back for water hoses; tons of noise-dampening features, washable air filters, etc. Love love love it. Read more on it at Silent PC Review, but get the black and not the mirror finish: ( http://www.silentpcreview.com/article741-page1.html ) Also, I like your choice on the hard drives — I just bought a pair of WD’s and love ‘em (very quiet).

Now, the loudest part of my system is the annoying high pitch hum my monitor makes. Seriously.

]]> Comment on Building a Computer 101: Final Scoping by Richard http://www.shatteredcube.com/114/building-a-computer-101-final-scoping/#comment-311 Richard Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:10:26 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=114#comment-311 Good call on the RAID type, I clearly have never chosen to set up a RAID. The beauty of the lian-li is the 100% aluminum (weight), castors (wheels), sleek and simplistic design, easy to add "case mods" if I feel inclined to use the dremel, compartmentalized heat zones, slide out MoBo tray and it's a freaking Lian-Li (Also it would match my current Lian-Li case). The beauty of the Cosmos S is the handles make it easier to carry if I need to, pre built designed to have radiator in the top if I water cool, tool-less drive bays, cheaper, slightly more aggressive look, fancy power button, neater I/O ports and did I say cheaper? I am leaning towards the lian-li, I love my current case and only want something bigger. Also to note, the Cosmos S is a 100% kick ass case as well. Decisions, decisions. Good call on the RAID type, I clearly have never chosen to set up a RAID.

The beauty of the lian-li is the 100% aluminum (weight), castors (wheels), sleek and simplistic design, easy to add “case mods” if I feel inclined to use the dremel, compartmentalized heat zones, slide out MoBo tray and it’s a freaking Lian-Li (Also it would match my current Lian-Li case).

The beauty of the Cosmos S is the handles make it easier to carry if I need to, pre built designed to have radiator in the top if I water cool, tool-less drive bays, cheaper, slightly more aggressive look, fancy power button, neater I/O ports and did I say cheaper?

I am leaning towards the lian-li, I love my current case and only want something bigger.

Also to note, the Cosmos S is a 100% kick ass case as well.

Decisions, decisions.

]]> Comment on Building a Computer 101: Final Scoping by Elizabeth http://www.shatteredcube.com/114/building-a-computer-101-final-scoping/#comment-310 Elizabeth Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:49:30 +0000 http://www.shatteredcube.com/?p=114#comment-310 I really don't want to vote. I know nothing about them and reading the descriptions just plain doesn't help much. It more confuses me. I don't particularly think that either are that sweet looking. They are just plain black. But the weird handles on the cooler master is a con. Why do you need to carry it around places anyway? I looked at both of the prices and what is $140.00? seems pretty minimal to me. if you are just looking for validation in getting the more expensive one I'll give you the $140 if that is the one that you really like but can't justify the price. Overall with my expertise (which is only how they look) I don't really like any of them. They are plain black and pretty boring. So the other readers will have to decide. I really don’t want to vote. I know nothing about them and reading the descriptions just plain doesn’t help much. It more confuses me. I don’t particularly think that either are that sweet looking. They are just plain black. But the weird handles on the cooler master is a con. Why do you need to carry it around places anyway? I looked at both of the prices and what is $140.00? seems pretty minimal to me. if you are just looking for validation in getting the more expensive one I’ll give you the $140 if that is the one that you really like but can’t justify the price. Overall with my expertise (which is only how they look) I don’t really like any of them. They are plain black and pretty boring. So the other readers will have to decide.

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