My Babies ;)

Originally posted here, 05/10/06

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On the left is my Windows machine; on the right, Linux. On top of the Linux machine are my Intel webcam and M-Audio recording interface (both connected to the Windows machine). On top of the Windows PC is my KVM switch, which allows me to control both computers with one mouse, keyboard, and monitor (switching between the two at the push of a button).

Since I last talked about these machines, I have added a 16x LG DVD-ROM drive to the Windows PC, and a new case to the Linux PC.

The current (final?) specs are as follows:

Windows:
Pentium 4 2.4A ("Prescott") @ 3.6GHz || 1GB DDR400 (Dual Channel) || DFI 865PE-ML Rev.C (µATX) || 512MB DDR2 ASUS N6800 (375/650, Vertex Unit Unlocked) || Audigy 2 ZS || M-Audio FireWire Solo || WD 320GB 7200RPM SATAII w/16MB Cache || NEC 16x DVD+/-RW DL (3550A) || LG 16x DVD-ROM (8163B) || Antec TPII-480 || XBOX 360 Wired Controller || Windows XP Pro

Linux:
1.8GHz Pentium 4 || 512MB DDR266 || DFI NB30-BL (µATX) || Intel Extreme Graphics (Integrated) || SoundBlaster Live! || 40GB WD ATA-100 7200RPM || 52x24x52x LG CDRW || 52x AOpen CD-ROM || ASUS 400W PSU || Debian 3.1 r2 (2.6.8-2 kernel)

I understand if none of you ever want to talk to me again.

P.S. Yes, that is a nifty orange LCD display on the front of the Linux box. It tells me the case temperature, fan speed, hard drive activity, running time (programmable), and power levels. When the case temperature reaches a certain (user-defined) level, extra cooling automatically kicks-in.