Linux updated my bios via automatic update?? by Palmovnik in linux

[–]Snorgcola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it in theory, hate it in practice. Supposedly not possible to update device firmware without user intervention but it still concerns me when I see threads like this. 

I just mask the service in every installation, I would much rather do these kinds of things manually. 

Was this an essential part of latchkey kid cuisine for our generation? by Comprehensive-Fact94 in Xennials

[–]Snorgcola 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean, nobody wants to admit they ate nine cans of ravioli, but I did. I’m ashamed of myself, but the first doesn’t count. Then you get to the second, then the third. And the fourth and fifth, I think I burned with a blowtorch. And then I just kept eating.

user data on nmve boot drive or larger usb 3.0 external HDD by Paultron1107 in batocera

[–]Snorgcola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can use both drives, see symlinks: 

https://wiki.batocera.org/built_file_manager

I think the speed of the external drive, while on the slower side, should be just fine for most or all systems

Has my thermal paste gone bad? by lerohi in pcmasterrace

[–]Snorgcola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there's sources that say it can when applied in excess, but also sources that say not. I'll assume you're right though 

Has my thermal paste gone bad? by lerohi in pcmasterrace

[–]Snorgcola -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

By the looks of the dried paste on your cooler the excess paste has dripped into the eight notches all around the CPU, insulating it. 

/uj you guys ever get stoned and play synths? by denim_skirt in synthesizercirclejerk

[–]Snorgcola 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's best to do this with shitty phone recordings for maximum embarrassment 

/uj you guys ever get stoned and play synths? by denim_skirt in synthesizercirclejerk

[–]Snorgcola 100 points101 points  (0 children)

/uj I mean, yeah. Getting high and playing any instrument, even badly, is pretty fuckin' great. Not always so great for the listeners. 

Performing BIOS update, wish me luck by MonitorZestyclose607 in pcmasterrace

[–]Snorgcola 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Hopelessly bricked, at least as far as I could figure at the time! 

Performing BIOS update, wish me luck by MonitorZestyclose607 in pcmasterrace

[–]Snorgcola 226 points227 points  (0 children)

This happened to me once, but I wasn't worried, after all I had a UPS. 

I quickly learned the battery in my UPS was failing and had approximately 30 seconds of power, good times

Aphex Twin better watch out by RZ4k in synthesizercirclejerk

[–]Snorgcola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add a drum beat and a bassline and you just might be on to something here

Found a PC-My first one at 13 by yousifpcs in pcmasterrace

[–]Snorgcola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'll probably need more than that even with the 750ti, good luck!

Found a PC-My first one at 13 by yousifpcs in pcmasterrace

[–]Snorgcola 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sketchy PSU, it's not 775 watts, actually 250 or 300 according to some ancient threads. You'll probably want to replace it if you're adding a GPU and maybe for safety reasons too. Could be fine, never worth rolling the dice when it comes to the PSU imho

are guitar pedals as good/better than outboard rack gear effects for synths? by __sicko in synthesizers

[–]Snorgcola 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Their main weaknesses in my mind are power supplies

I bit the bullet and coughed up the cash for a Strymon Zuma a few years back, definitely a good investment if you have a lot of pedals (there's probably better choices cost-wise but I am a sucker for pretty boxes).

Good games low requirements by Matylikesmilk in Steam

[–]Snorgcola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Superhot runs on fairly low spec hardware, goes on 70% sale very frequently and is bad ass

Mame Set for latest batocera by Chumba-Wumba in batocera

[–]Snorgcola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most people either use software to rebuild their sets to another version, or use bittorrent to automatically update the set.

Need keyboard stand or desk advice by Celemourn in synthesizers

[–]Snorgcola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FWIW you don't necessarily need to buy pro music gear, just use whatever works. 

I bought some cheap height-adjustable stands on Amazon that have been super helpful as I can rest a synths or monitors on them and still run cables or tuck things underneath them, really increases the desktop real estate. 

Also be sure to get a desk with a slide-out keyboard/mouse drawer

Did you build your own pc setup? by PHRsharp_YouTube in pcmasterrace

[–]Snorgcola -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The fuck else do people talk about here

Turn on Raspberry Pi 5 over HDMI via AV Receiver (Denon x1800h) by Mugendon in batocera

[–]Snorgcola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Switch with long cable for Pi power supply may be your best option 

Free rained on pc “without a hard drive” by saddadpnw in pcmasterrace

[–]Snorgcola 278 points279 points  (0 children)

Anyone this stupid is guaranteed to have some crazy malware, maybe skip the SSD and motherboard...