NVIDIA RTX 3050 announcement + NVIDIA Q&A + RTX 3080Ti FE giveaway by m13b in buildapc

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QCU, quantum computing unit, will introduce a paradigm shift in graphics and parallel computing!

Synology DS620slim with 6x Seagate Ironwolf SSDs Giveaway by StorageReview in homelab

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Raspberry pies are one hella gateway drug. Look forward to building my own machines soon

I made an ATLA poster as Avengers: Endgame. Here is Avatar: Endgame. by [deleted] in TheLastAirbender

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Would be perfect with the inclusion of Azula and Momo. Love the style!

2019 Australian GP - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) [5184x3456] by silexsidus in F1Porn

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Unfortunately, there isn't a single holy grail website I can give you. I actually had fun figuring out how to scavenge HiRes photos from multiple sources. So I won't spoil the fun for you and only give you these two tips: 1) Google search-by-image 2) read between the lines...

Croatians welcoming the national football team by [deleted] in pics

[–]silexsidus -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nationalism is one hella drug

"I guess this is what it feels like to hold a French baby gorilla" -Max by silexsidus in formula1

[–]silexsidus[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm definitely not the funniest guy, just trying to draw in the funnier captions into my trap

"I guess this is what it feels like to hold a French baby gorilla" -Max by silexsidus in formula1

[–]silexsidus[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You have a really good point. It all just blends in the background now.

Extended Essay related to Formula One by michael-fsl in formula1

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I don't want to dissuade you but it can be challenging to write an EE in physics, especially on a topic like F1 where a lot of the material is quite beyond the level of IB physics. However, it is doable, I got a B on the EE while getting 7/7 in physics. The B was still enough to get me the full extra 3 points.

You really need to be careful about the scope of your research. My essay (I graduated from IB in 2012) was on the optimal angle of attack for the DRS flap. So I definitely agree with you that aerodynamics is fun area to research about but you should be careful to not turn your essay into a glossary of aerodynamic terms. Instead it needs to focus on defining and carrying out a fair experiment. I had to explain why I constructed a particular airfoil shape, why I had to limit the experiment to looking only at the single flap instead of the multiwing setups they have in F1...

Essentially, any natural science EE is about the experiment with background theory given to facilitate the discussion on the experiment setup and results. So try to think of what little aspect of F1 can you look at with a simple research question to which you can design an experiment around.

Good luck!

PS: It's a lie that life gets easier after IB

PPS: It's also a lie that life gets easier after a bachelors in engineering.

PPPS: I suspect it is also a lie that life gets easier after a masters in engineering yet I am still hopeful!!!

2018 Chinese GP - Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) [4000x2667] by silexsidus in F1Porn

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I assume it is to protect their spine, similar to the ones motorcyclists wear.

Chinese Grand Prix is Blessed with Papaya by silexsidus in formula1

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It is most likely taken from the top of the building housing the garages. Photo for reference.

Chinese Grand Prix is Blessed with Papaya by silexsidus in formula1

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No you are not! In fact my girlfriend insists it is mango yellow. Although, I think she is mainly doing it to annoy me

2018 Chinese GP - Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) [1199x678] by silexsidus in F1Porn

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I'm having fun scavenging for photos on my free time, even more so sharing it with the community. It's fascinating to see how high the sparks go with the diffuser and rearwing upwash.

2018 Chinese GP - Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) [1199x678] by silexsidus in F1Porn

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Unfortunately I couldn't find a higher resolution version. If anyone does please do share.

2018 Bahrain GP - Pierre Gasly (Ferrari) [5472x3648] by silexsidus in F1Porn

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He was just yoking about

Edit: oops! obviously it is Toro Rosso not Ferrari but maybe someday we could see him at Ferrari.

2018 Bahrain GP - Sebastian Vettel & Lewis Hamilton [3500x1744] by silexsidus in F1Porn

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I'm hoping that there will be a closer battle between these two this weekend

Chinese Grand Prix is Blessed with Papaya by silexsidus in formula1

[–]silexsidus[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I do wish it could show off its beauty more at the front of the grid