| Learned the hard way [message #346128] |
Mon, 11 August 2008 08:51  |
djlaptop
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I've been building my own PC for years. Out of all the computers I've built, I've never done the "trendy" thing and put a light inside the case. But this time, the particular case that I liked had a window, and I figured, "Why not? I'll spend the $10 for a cathode light ftw."
I was so proud of my baby:
Then, last week I discovered the biggest reason not to put a light in your case.
I left my computer running unattended for about 3 days while I handled real-world stuff.
When I returned it was making a terrible screeching noise.
Upon closer inspection, it was filled with... BUGS! Yes, all sorts of flying insects were attracted by the light and several had become victims of the various fans inside.
Can you say FAIL?
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| Re: Learned the hard way [message #346136 is a reply to message #346128] |
Mon, 11 August 2008 09:34  |
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That's a problem easily solved... mount a bug zapper light near but not next to your computer. As an added benefit, you can watch the lousy insects fry during loading screens.
Or, y'know, never leave your computer on when you're not using it.
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| Re: Learned the hard way [message #346319 is a reply to message #346128] |
Tue, 12 August 2008 00:19 |
JPNOD
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Is that FB-DIMM that I see there? Other then that Nice comp.
edit:  Ile take thats DDR3
BTW is that Raid 5 array software or hw raid and how is the read/write performance with HD tune if I may ask 
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| Re: Learned the hard way [message #346442 is a reply to message #346149] |
Tue, 12 August 2008 13:10 |
djlaptop
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| NukeIt15 wrote on Mon, 11 August 2008 09:34 |
Or, y'know, never leave your computer on when you're not using it.
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Not an option - It's running a fileserver for the house and media server for all the TVs. 
| madrackz wrote on Mon, 11 August 2008 10:07 |
If its at night close your windows/doors at your room, its same for normal lamps etc. and you didnt failed.
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Southern California with no A/C means windows and doors must be left open. Somehow the bugs get indoors even when they're closed though. BUGS = WIN.
| cmatt42 wrote on Mon, 11 August 2008 11:02 |
You had filters installed too, right?
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Filters installed on the fans, but there are all kinds of little holes on the back of the case that a bug can squeeze through if they put their little mind to it.
| Aircraftkiller wrote on Mon, 11 August 2008 15:09 |
DJ! OMFG! I haven't seen you in years! What's good dude?
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What's up ACK? Nice to see you're still around here! 
| JPNOD wrote on Tue, 12 August 2008 00:19 |
Ile take thats DDR3
BTW is that Raid 5 array software or hw raid and how is the read/write performance with HD tune if I may ask
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Yeah, DDR3... Haven't actually tested the HD performance, but I'll do that. The reason for the Raid 5 is for capacity + a small amount of redundancy... If I wanted performance I'd get a drive based on flash memory!
So for the quick update, I've disconnected the cathode light and now it's not a problem anymore. Now they just flock to my glowing mouse pad.
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| Re: Learned the hard way [message #346447 is a reply to message #346128] |
Tue, 12 August 2008 16:19 |
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I have multiple ones in my pc and have never had a problem like that. You keep your pc in the jungle or some shit?
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But um, how did they get in? My system only has grills and stuff just big enough to allow airflow on both sides and the back, no way for any bugs to get in (strong current too lol).
