Macro The Belly of the Beast

The Belly of the Beast · 04:46 PM

AMD Athlon unplugged

**Kerrowdown** · 03-26-2013, 05:00 PM

Interesting, I don't think I've seen one of these from that close before, no wonder things can go wrong, all those pins.

Great shot.

gjtoth · 03-26-2013, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Interesting, I don't think I've seen one of these from that close before, no wonder things can go wrong, all those pins.

Great shot.

Thanks very much. Most people don't pay a lot attention to it even when they look at it.

Just another chip.

sebberry · 03-26-2013, 11:48 PM

I remember having to straighten about 20 of those pins once after something was set on top of it. Not fun.

daacon · 03-27-2013, 03:44 AM

Frustration ! Nice close up .

**Sailor** · 03-27-2013, 06:39 AM

What a clever idea for a photograph. Super job, Gary.

Jer

gjtoth · 03-27-2013, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by sebberry

I remember having to straighten about 20 of those pins once after something was set on top of it. Not fun.

Originally posted by daacon

Frustration ! Nice close up .

Originally posted by Sailor

What a clever idea for a photograph. Super job, Gary.

Jer

Thanks very much. I believe I'm getting the hang of the Sigma 105mm. Great lens!

slowpez · 03-27-2013, 07:30 AM

Delicate and very cool looking.

gjtoth · 03-27-2013, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Delicate and very cool looking.

Thanks, Susan. I appreciate your input.

leptim · 03-27-2013, 08:17 PM

I can tell you why your computer stopped working. Nice close up Gary.

gjtoth · 03-28-2013, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by leptim

I can tell you why your computer stopped working. Nice close up Gary.

That *particular* computer took a lightning hit. Wasn't mine, though. A friend of mine called one evening after a nasty storm rolled through the area and said his computer wouldn't turn on after a power outage. This guy doesn't believed in precautions. He had no surge/lightning protection and had not been doing back-ups of any sort (even after he'd been bit TWICE by a virus!). We went out computer shopping the next day.

To my knowledge, he STILL doesn't do back-ups. Sometimes ya just can't fix stupid.

magkelly · 03-28-2013, 05:56 AM

He's an idiot. We get very powerful thunderstorms here. Plus our electric company sucks. There are a lot of surges and outages and despite some really good strips and the use of AC we've had issues with our computers and heat, both from the climate and from power surges. A couple of times I think those strips definitely saved our arses computer-wise. I put in some heavy duty fans and I tend to get off during major storms. I unplug the computer and the monitor from the PC. I go use my old compaq laptop for a while and play games or read or something using battery power. I've seen what lightning and power surges can do. I don't want to risk the PC if I can help it. We supposedly have a 10K warranty on that surge bar but I have my doubts that they'd actually honor it. Surge protection it's not a luxury when it comes to electronics. Not around here...

gjtoth · 03-28-2013, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by magkelly

He's an idiot. We get very powerful thunderstorms here. Plus our electric company sucks. There are a lot of surges and outages and despite some really good strips and the use of AC we've had issues with our computers and heat, both from the climate and from power surges. A couple of times I think those strips definitely saved our arses computer-wise. I put in some heavy duty fans and I tend to get off during major storms. I unplug the computer and the monitor from the PC. I go use my old compaq laptop for a while and play games or read or something using battery power. I've seen what lightning and power surges can do. I don't want to risk the PC if I can help it. We supposedly have a 10K warranty on that surge bar but I have my doubts that they'd actually honor it. Surge protection it's not a luxury when it comes to electronics. Not around here...

Funny thing is this guy is actually VERY intelligent! I think he has more money than common sense, though.

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gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962 Original Poster	Originally posted by kerrowdown Interesting, I don't think I've seen one of these from that close before, no wonder things can go wrong, all those pins. Great shot. Thanks very much. Most people don't pay a lot attention to it even when they look at it. Just another chip.

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sebberry Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Frozen white North Photos: Albums Posts: 1,135	I remember having to straighten about 20 of those pins once after something was set on top of it. Not fun.

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gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962 Original Poster	Originally posted by sebberry I remember having to straighten about 20 of those pins once after something was set on top of it. Not fun. Originally posted by daacon Frustration ! Nice close up . Originally posted by Sailor What a clever idea for a photograph. Super job, Gary. Jer Thanks very much. I believe I'm getting the hang of the Sigma 105mm. Great lens!

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Delicate and very cool looking.

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gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Delicate and very cool looking. Thanks, Susan. I appreciate your input.

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gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962 Original Poster	Originally posted by leptim I can tell you why your computer stopped working. Nice close up Gary. That particular computer took a lightning hit. Wasn't mine, though. A friend of mine called one evening after a nasty storm rolled through the area and said his computer wouldn't turn on after a power outage. This guy doesn't believed in precautions. He had no surge/lightning protection and had not been doing back-ups of any sort (even after he'd been bit TWICE by a virus!). We went out computer shopping the next day. To my knowledge, he STILL doesn't do back-ups. Sometimes ya just can't fix stupid.

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magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	He's an idiot. We get very powerful thunderstorms here. Plus our electric company sucks. There are a lot of surges and outages and despite some really good strips and the use of AC we've had issues with our computers and heat, both from the climate and from power surges. A couple of times I think those strips definitely saved our arses computer-wise. I put in some heavy duty fans and I tend to get off during major storms. I unplug the computer and the monitor from the PC. I go use my old compaq laptop for a while and play games or read or something using battery power. I've seen what lightning and power surges can do. I don't want to risk the PC if I can help it. We supposedly have a 10K warranty on that surge bar but I have my doubts that they'd actually honor it. Surge protection it's not a luxury when it comes to electronics. Not around here...

03-28-2013, 07:40 AM	#13
gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962 Original Poster	Originally posted by magkelly He's an idiot. We get very powerful thunderstorms here. Plus our electric company sucks. There are a lot of surges and outages and despite some really good strips and the use of AC we've had issues with our computers and heat, both from the climate and from power surges. A couple of times I think those strips definitely saved our arses computer-wise. I put in some heavy duty fans and I tend to get off during major storms. I unplug the computer and the monitor from the PC. I go use my old compaq laptop for a while and play games or read or something using battery power. I've seen what lightning and power surges can do. I don't want to risk the PC if I can help it. We supposedly have a 10K warranty on that surge bar but I have my doubts that they'd actually honor it. Surge protection it's not a luxury when it comes to electronics. Not around here... Funny thing is this guy is actually VERY intelligent! I think he has more money than common sense, though.