Notes from the Lab

I've been learning programming using C through one of my courses this term. I initially thought that it would be a wearisome course. But right now, I actually find it quite fun (or maybe it's because it has only been the first few introductory classes). The course encompasses three, one hour lectures and a two hour lab class every week. However, the pre-lab exercises are pretty exhausting (the second took me a good 4-5 hours to complete), and there's a bothersome weekly quiz, not to mention both a written midterm and final examination! The tricky thing is that we will be required to write all the C algorithms for a given question, but we don't get a chance to test it out on a computer.

Here's a snapshot of what I've been doing this week:

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It's a really simple program created using Dev-C++ that converts a force in Newtons to pounds. I believe that I'll have to construct much more intricate programs sometime in the future.

I heard from a friend who took the course last term that the course gets progressively harder through the weeks, and that it gets real harsh near the end of the term. I certainly hope that it doesn't turn out to be the way he described it as, fingers crossed.

T'ang

Amos' Build IT

edit: Amos has got the Razer DeathAdder instead of the Lachesis due to his preference for ergonomics to style and design (which I think is an absolutely smooth decision; it's needed for hardcore and intense gaming, period). Plus, additions to his PC include a Logitech X-530 5.1 speaker setup, an NZXT enclosure (which bears no resemblance to an Alienware chassis, wink wink), and a flashy blue LED 120mm exhaust fan.

The finalised build
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Amos Oh Boon Kiat has recently ordered a new PC (presumably from PlutoTech Singapore I guess), which I must say is quite remarkable. In fact, it's even slightly more formidable than Bryan's self-built (as always) PC. Another thing to take note of, is that Amos' originally planned built actually included an Nvidia 8800Ultra and possibly an Intel Quad Extreme! LOL! But then, I convinced him otherwise and right now, he has a sensibly more down-to-earth build. Glad to be able help, Amos! Anyway, what he has now can justly live up to the Bang for the Buck motif.

Here are his specs:

Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce XFX 8800GT 512MB
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Motherboard: MSI P7N Diamond (780i chipset)
Memory: 4GB DDR2 CORSAIR
HDD: Seagate 7200.11 500GB Barracuda ES2 32MB cache
Optical Drive: Liteon 20X 20A1S SATA Supermulti Box
Sound Card: Creative X-Fi XtremeAudio (came with mobo)
OS: Vista Home Premium 32bit
Mouse: Razer Razer DeathAdder - updated
Keyboard: Razer Lycosa
Speakers: Logitech X-530 - updated
Chassis: NZXT Apollo - updated
Estimated Price: S$3000+ <--- Dammn, that's one costly build haha

Plus, here's a link to his anarchist blog.

Happy fragging buddy!
T'ang

(image from http://past-the-exit.blogspot.com/)