diy

hardware

Building a PC, Part VI: Rebuilding

I can't believe it's been almost two and a half years since I built my last PC. I originally documented that process in a series of posts: * Building a PC, Part I: Minimal boot * Building a PC, Part II: Burn in * Building a PC, Part III:

simulation

My Racing Simulation Rig

One advantage of being a geek is that our habits-- as such habits go-- are not terribly expensive. I've written before about my interest in auto racing. Instead of spending $100,000 on a sports car, I've built a nifty racing simulation rig that delivers many

hardware

Building a PC, Part I

Over the next few days, I’ll be building Scott Hanselman’s computer. My goal today is more modest: build a minimal system that boots. I’d like to dispel the myth that building computers is risky, or in any way difficult or complicated. If you can put together a

hardware

My Work PC, or, Taking Your Own Advice

I recently had the opportunity to rebuild my work PC. It strongly resembles the “Little Bang” D.I.Y. system I outlined in my previous post on the philosophy of building your own computer. See, I do take my own advice. Here’s a quick breakdown of the components and

hardware

The D.I.Y. PC

In Screwdrivers versus Couture, Ed Stroglio nailed the real difference between PC enthusiasts and Mac enthusiasts: One might think case modders or overclockers [or developers] in general might be more prone to the Mac outlook, but that’s not really so. What such people are proud of is not mere

arcade gaming

MAME Cocktail Arcade

After years of resistance, I finally buckled. I ordered a 3-way MAME cocktail arcade kit: Over the last few years, the homebrew arcade market has spawned a number of businesses specializing in prefab cabinets – think IKEA meets MAME. They ship you the cabinet in a large box, and you assemble