The Man-Cave
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Excellent, thanks. mines 18x13 so I presume I should get two tins... just keep some spare or do several coats.
EDIT: just noticed it's not oil based? Buts yours looks good and has lasted well?
only redone it once that's because of it was a thin coat the first time
since 2014Christ on a bike smogsy!
You mentioned in passing, in your ‘Thoughts on this build’ thread, that you had a thread about a man cave – I had no idea it was a 35-page build log that was essentially £10K peripheral for your computer.
[New Overclockers Order Engaged, Just 7 days waiting to be done.
i did all the research, done all the Benchmarks, thisa new PC will push mine to the side
Even Plec doesn't know whats coming!lets just say i went all out!
Your last post was finalising the finishing touches to an already mighty machine with the added factor of relative silence being key. Having now read this thread you could be considering anything from a custom passive case to an i9. Perhaps the i7-7820X?..
Either way render me intrigued – you don’t seem to have the ability to do half-measures and you certainly put in the hours researching the right kit for your needs. So i'm prepared for anything (i think).
I’ve come close to building a log cabin in our back garden – but if I ever do it will seem a relatively muted affair compared to your –' man-cave' does seem the best description.
I think the similarity would have ended with the fridge (mine full of Jail Ale and Doombar) and seating... Plus, mine would be more of a ‘communal cave’ as there’s no way my kids and wife would let me have it to myself.
Look forward to 7 days time...
you may laugh but been considering a 2nd cabin to join this one with cinema Room. with built in hot-tub.Christ on a bike smogsy!
You mentioned in passing, in your ‘Thoughts on this build’ thread, that you had a thread about a man cave – I had no idea it was a 35-page build log that was essentially £10K peripheral for your computer.
Your last post was finalising the finishing touches to an already mighty machine with the added factor of relative silence being key. Having now read this thread you could be considering anything from a custom passive case to an i9. Perhaps the i7-7820X?..
Either way render me intrigued – you don’t seem to have the ability to do half-measures and you certainly put in the hours researching the right kit for your needs. So i'm prepared for anything (i think).
I’ve come close to building a log cabin in our back garden – but if I ever do it will seem a relatively muted affair compared to your –' man-cave' does seem the best description.
I think the similarity would have ended with the fridge (mine full of Jail Ale and Doombar) and seating... Plus, mine would be more of a ‘communal cave’ as there’s no way my kids and wife would let me have it to myself.
Look forward to 7 days time...
I believe you. Reading through this thread, from observation, your 'considering' tends to result in an imminent shopping list.
I've just clicked on your @ManCave link in your location and taken approximate guestimates of the cabin's size and I'm now filling in this - Transporter Quote
So when are you next out for a day or so?...
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Barn paint - Medium Oak. its like syrup lasted a good 3 years with one light coat. i did the inside too
Did you use a preserver first? Or just slapped on barn paint?
Soldato
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no VR Room? surround sound with spectator seats ?
love the idea to have a room for Star Trek VR to have a few mates sat like in a Bridge formation haha
@Plec
just an update New PC Plus some other updates
Rig Update
Old PC
i7 5930K x99 16GB DDR4 2666mhz fractel design XL R2
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X - 3000mhz Team Group Dark Pro - 1.75TB of SSD's - Aorus Gaming 7 Motherboard - Aorus 1080TI - Seasonic Prime 750W Gold - Fractel Design C
this thing is tiny & after 3 hours tweaking the Fan speed its silent & cool
100% CPU usage Temperature 61C @ 700RPM Fan Speed
100% GPU Usage Temperture 73C @ 1800RPM Fan Speed
In game (BF1) An hour Run (Hottest Temps)
CPU temp 52C
GPU Temp 74C-75C
Fan Arrangement is 2x 140MM bequiet in front + 1 140mm Noctua in the top
Using an NHD15
in process
More Storage each box is for a different time
Eg
Box of USB
3 boxes of Fans
Box for POwer
Box for PSU
And so on...
spares, Asus ROG SWift 144hz 1440p & ASus ROG swift 4K.
just an update New PC Plus some other updates
Rig Update
Old PC
i7 5930K x99 16GB DDR4 2666mhz fractel design XL R2
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X - 3000mhz Team Group Dark Pro - 1.75TB of SSD's - Aorus Gaming 7 Motherboard - Aorus 1080TI - Seasonic Prime 750W Gold - Fractel Design C
this thing is tiny & after 3 hours tweaking the Fan speed its silent & cool
100% CPU usage Temperature 61C @ 700RPM Fan Speed
100% GPU Usage Temperture 73C @ 1800RPM Fan Speed
In game (BF1) An hour Run (Hottest Temps)
CPU temp 52C
GPU Temp 74C-75C
Fan Arrangement is 2x 140MM bequiet in front + 1 140mm Noctua in the top
Using an NHD15
in process
More Storage each box is for a different time
Eg
Box of USB
3 boxes of Fans
Box for POwer
Box for PSU
And so on...
spares, Asus ROG SWift 144hz 1440p & ASus ROG swift 4K.
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Caporegime
just an update New PC Plus some other updates
Rig Update
Old PC
i7 5930K x99 16GB DDR4 2666mhz fractel design XL R2
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X - 3000mhz Team Group Dark Pro - 1.75TB of SSD's - Aorus Gaming 7 Motherboard - Aorus 1080TI - Seasonic Prime 750W Gold - Fractel Design C
this thing is tiny & after 3 hours tweaking the Fan speed its silent & cool
100% CPU usage Temperature 61C @ 700RPM Fan Speed
100% GPU Usage Temperture 73C @ 1800RPM Fan Speed
In game (BF1) An hour Run (Hottest Temps)
CPU temp 52C
GPU Temp 74C-75C
Fan Arrangement is 2x 140MM bequiet in front + 1 140mm Noctua in the top
Using an NHD15
in process
More Storage each box is for a different time
Eg
Box of USB
3 boxes of Fans
Box for POwer
Box for PSU
And so on...
Very nice smogsy
How is the ankle mate, hope you are better now.
its odd. im in no pain now since being on new drugs for my skin (they reduce inflammation & inflammation is gone!) yet foot specialists still thinks i should have surgery to insert more ligaments... but im in no pain..Very nice smogsy
How is the ankle mate, hope you are better now.
silly really
(updated the pics btw )
from memory slap it on, but check the label
after many hours of testing ive tested every Fan placement & speed.
CPU Fans spin at a max of 750RPM at max load. average is 550RPM (18DBa)
front Case fans run at max of 650RPM (17DBa)
GPU i've left at stock fan speed right now
Rear Fan runs at 400RPM (10DBA)
top now covered by Sound dampening
So my rig is now around 25DBa at max load at 1 Metre
CPU hits 61C at 100% load of 40Mins
GPU hits 76C at 4K BF1
CPU Fans spin at a max of 750RPM at max load. average is 550RPM (18DBa)
front Case fans run at max of 650RPM (17DBa)
GPU i've left at stock fan speed right now
Rear Fan runs at 400RPM (10DBA)
top now covered by Sound dampening
So my rig is now around 25DBa at max load at 1 Metre
CPU hits 61C at 100% load of 40Mins
GPU hits 76C at 4K BF1
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Soldato
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My money is on keeping the spiders out...
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My cabin is a little damp in corners, just trying to resolve mine, wondered if he as same problem.
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Envy the ones who have insulated man-caves with some really nice caves in here. Mine isn't insulated so only using it about 5-6 months a year when it is warm, now back in the house/cave. Will post a picture soon.
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Just going through a massive task of rebuilding mine, due to it being plonked straight concrete. Water under base etc.
While doing this I changed the bearers to a stronger C24 4x4 laminated subframe frame, this has allowed 50mm of Celotex in the floor. Above that will be a VCL and then T&G 28mm floor.
The cabin is 44mm and hoping it will be fairly good at retaining heat.
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That’s quite a bit of work. I sometimes feel all this is like lego, we spend so much time making the stuff that there is no time to “play”