Random Chit Chat

[Trotter]

Semi-stupid question. So I have a reference Radeon RX 7900 XTX, but I would like to add some light to it. As far as I can tell this model has absolutely no LEDs in it. I'm not looking to make it some garish lightshow, but my AiO, RAm, and 90 degree 24 pin adapter are all lit up on the right while my card and the other side is just a black hole. Anyone have any ideas on how to spruce it up?

Additional info. The card is hanging vertically, as in the motherboard is rotated 90 degrees so the I/O is pointing straight up. The fans on the card point to the left, what would be the bottom of the motherboard. I have considered Lian Li's Strimer cables but I am using 180 degree adapters and running my GPU power cables straight back so they aren't readily visible.

 

[Joe C]

Possibly a firmware and software update?
RX 7900 XTX Refrence Card RGB Tool
There maybe issues with the cards mount and if it a third party AMD card, There is also a reddit link about this here:
reddit

I can confirm that it works, the RGB controller gets a small firmware update when opening the tool for the first time. It works well enough even though the RGB lighting on this card is next to useless if installed horizontally - I much prefered the illuminated Radeon logo of the 6800 XT / 6900 XT.

 

[Joe C]

I got these a couple years ago to use for a receiver front panel and the only requirement is a 12v dc source and some super glue. You'll have to use your imagination as to how you want to mount them, other colors are available but have not checked for anything that would be RGB
Amazon

 

[Moto Bug]

So the new Saw movie is a midquel.

You see, John Kramer died in the third film, so this is the only way he can "return" in a new entry.

 

[PP Mguire]

Quakecon coming this week. Let's hope it's not another shit show.

 

[Moto Bug]

I only really play survival horror games.

 

[kmanmx]

Got a Herman Miller Aeron as I realised after getting RSI that I really need to look after my body better if im gonna work at a desk all day. Love it though, very comfy. Also got a Glove80 ergonomic split keyboard, very expensive and specialist, designed for people who have or have had RSI or otherwise need special ergonomics. Its wild and a huge learning curve, but i can tell its very comfortable and worth learning. Currently at about 10 words per minute lol...

Now had RSI for 4 or 5 months and its a real nightmare, but I think its slowly healing.

 

[Yami]

Got a Herman Miller Aeron as I realised after getting RSI that I really need to look after my body better if im gonna work at a desk all day. Love it though, very comfy. Also got a Glove80 ergonomic split keyboard, very expensive and specialist, designed for people who have or have had RSI or otherwise need special ergonomics. Its wild and a huge learning curve, but i can tell its very comfortable and worth learning. Currently at about 10 words per minute lol...

Now had RSI for 4 or 5 months and its a real nightmare, but I think its slowly healing.

Nice stuff! I've been considering a wireless ergonomic split keyboard too but I'm mostly worried about using it for gaming. I currently have a logitech keyboard and mouse with the LIGHTSPEED tech (G915 TKL and G604 mouse) that makes it easy to switch between my personal and work machines.

I've been fortunate to avoid RSI, or rather if I ever notice any possible RSI pain I switch around my life a bunch to remove the cause (game less, go out more, do different stuff with my hands etc.)

Chair-wise I'm rocking a Secretlab 2020 model (Classic, OMEGA, in Cookies & Cream) that I picked up near the start of the pandemic. It's done me very well ergonomically but I wish the headrest design was better.

 

[PP Mguire]

Nice stuff! I've been considering a wireless ergonomic split keyboard too but I'm mostly worried about using it for gaming. I currently have a logitech keyboard and mouse with the LIGHTSPEED tech (G915 TKL and G604 mouse) that makes it easy to switch between my personal and work machines.

I've been fortunate to avoid RSI, or rather if I ever notice any possible RSI pain I switch around my life a bunch to remove the cause (game less, go out more, do different stuff with my hands etc.)

Chair-wise I'm rocking a Secretlab 2020 model (Classic, OMEGA, in Cookies & Cream) that I picked up near the start of the pandemic. It's done me very well ergonomically but I wish the headrest design was better.

You could rock a gamepad for gaming like I do. I got a cheap 45 dollar Gamesir with "blues" for switches years ago. Still prefer it over regular keyboards for gaming.

 

[kmanmx]

Nice stuff! I've been considering a wireless ergonomic split keyboard too but I'm mostly worried about using it for gaming. I currently have a logitech keyboard and mouse with the LIGHTSPEED tech (G915 TKL and G604 mouse) that makes it easy to switch between my personal and work machines.

I've been fortunate to avoid RSI, or rather if I ever notice any possible RSI pain I switch around my life a bunch to remove the cause (game less, go out more, do different stuff with my hands etc.)

Chair-wise I'm rocking a Secretlab 2020 model (Classic, OMEGA, in Cookies & Cream) that I picked up near the start of the pandemic. It's done me very well ergonomically but I wish the headrest design was better.

A few people at my work have bought those secretlab chairs and seem to really like them, so seems like a solid choice.

You could rock a gamepad for gaming like I do. I got a cheap 45 dollar Gamesir with "blues" for switches years ago. Still prefer it over regular keyboards for gaming.

I actually ended up with the xbox elite 2 controller, the back paddles mean I dont get as sore as when I have to press the abxy buttons - pulling on the paddles just takes a lot longer to start hurting, so that was a worthwhile purchase. Was hoping to play Starfield with KB&M but the healing process is slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww as hell... so slow sometimes I am not even sure it's getting better. But I think it is. Maybe..

Weird random thing, the 3 weeks i took off work and stopped using a keyboard has destroyed any recollection of how delete and backspace work, I keep getting them the wrong way around and really have to think about which way round they work when typing lol.