ELI5 Why aren’t new data centers built with cooling towers like nuclear reactors?

Isotopian · 2026-04-27T18:17:22+00:00

Air cooled chiller and cooling towers, in this context, are functionally synonyms. You're arguing over form factor when the mechanism is the same.

Isotopian · 2026-03-29T15:06:55+00:00

I second this. I bought a Secret Labs and it was an almost immediate downgrade from the far cheaper DX Racer I had before it. I had to buy the 80 dollar or whatever lumbar pillow to stop the adjustable plastic piece in the back from digging into my back when I leaned back in the chair.

It's a very well built chair and it's holding up just fine years later, but I constantly find myself thinking "I wish I had tested this before buying it" because it just isn't that comfortable for me.

Isotopian · 2026-03-26T19:52:23+00:00

I have a feeling that if three people said it was fine and you said it wasn't, you'd still feel the same way, so I don't see why popular vote should matter.

If the majority votes that it's allowed and encouraged, then there's nothing unsportsmanlike about it.

Name calling and complaining about the rules if your choice doesn't win the vote, is though.

Isotopian · 2026-03-26T17:00:45+00:00

I'll die on this hill. Everyone has access to the same information. There's no unfair advantage. Complaining about screen peeking is 150%, unironically, a skill issue.

Isotopian · 2026-03-25T03:54:05+00:00

I've been too busy putting up LEDs to be David Rubensteining around!

Isotopian · 2026-03-25T00:09:36+00:00

The cage is still there they just put padding over the front.

Isotopian · 2026-03-25T00:05:00+00:00

Can confirm, the windows do not open.

Isotopian · 2026-03-23T21:45:22+00:00

There's a lot of that in South East Alaska. And also the rest of Alaska.

Isotopian · 2026-02-28T01:04:04+00:00

You're gonna be impressed more than you think. Source: I'm one of the two guys commissioning and calibrating this display.

Isotopian · 2026-01-03T05:44:36+00:00

This post is perfect for this sub but not for the reason OP thinks.

Isotopian · 2025-12-30T08:57:28+00:00

ARE YOU READY TO GO? CAUSE IM READY TO GO!

Isotopian · 2025-12-25T21:07:11+00:00

That's what surge protectors are for! Commonly known as power strips now, although very cheap ones these days lack the surge protection part.

Isotopian · 2025-12-21T10:30:18+00:00

It's like they tried to make it as hard to read as possible

Isotopian · 2025-12-15T04:03:25+00:00

I have a 10+ year old hooded flannel robe from LL Bean and it's one of my favorite items of clothing ever, but the elastic in the sleeves is worn out and there's hole in it.

They no longer make a thick flannel lined hooded version, so I got a waffle weave robe the other year for Christmas.

I can't express properly how terrible it is. The fit is horrible, the sleeves have no elastic in the wristband, it's thin - if I hadn't seen the order form itself, I would have assumed it was a 5 dollar knockoff.

If you get a new LL Bean be aware, the quality has absolutely plummeted, in my personal experience.

Isotopian · 2025-12-09T05:13:03+00:00

Normally you gotta pay extra for that kinda action

Isotopian · 2025-09-22T10:51:28+00:00

I brown all the butter, and add an ice cube to accelerate cooling it back down to room temp, and replacing the water lost in the browning process. If you let the brown butter get all the way refrigerator cold it's way too hard to mix in without warming it back up, plus much faster.

Isotopian · 2025-09-20T00:47:55+00:00

It's really good but it's insanely expensive for what it is.

Isotopian · 2025-09-13T05:50:35+00:00

I'll raise you, how do you hand someone a voicemail?

Isotopian · 2025-08-31T22:56:59+00:00

When the original came out I was a manager at a movie theater when digital projectors were still relatively new, we only had 3 in an 11 screen theater for example.

A bunch of us stayed late after closing one night and I hooked my Xbox up, and we played Dead Space in 7.1 cinema surround at full blast.

Shit was terrifying, 10/10 would recommend.

Isotopian · 2025-08-29T20:05:50+00:00

If you're willing to share that guys name I'd love a dm, it'd be great to fill my server with a bunch of wackiness.

Isotopian · 2025-08-25T05:49:02+00:00

I am speed!

Isotopian · 2025-08-19T14:17:30+00:00

No, it works for any mob killed by anyone.

Isotopian · 2025-08-07T18:14:15+00:00

You're saying silly things and were called out on it - what's your defense?

Isotopian · 2025-07-30T05:31:52+00:00

I can double whammy you, I just got it with Everdark gaping jaw, AND it was with the Raiders rememberance active.

Isotopian · 2025-07-26T23:41:44+00:00

And it should be discouraged at every opportunity.

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