We have started to build out the new Bonus Reward which is the Lilith PC. The updates will go into the build log

Unbelieveable! This is crazy because i was in and out of the stream all day while I was at work and I just missed the drawing and then didnt even know I won!

First let me say it's awesome how you ask for the opinion of the members. Once again it just shows how committed you all are to making this such a great place for gamers. I say spin the wheel again next month. Now way I would want to see that gold plated beaty scraped for a new build. Each one y'all have made is their own story.

We started by generating hundreds of AI concepts until we found one we liked which we posted onto YouTube to see how many likes it gets compared to the others, this one got the most likes so we decided it's the one we will build. We modelled the Front Panel. Video (1) (4).mp4 We were planning to buy and use a full colour Mimaki printer https://www.mimakiaus.com.au/product/3d/ which can create amazing things, we were super excited for this printer but after talking to their representatives we under stood it wasn't for us, especially for the cost associated with it. The material is far too brittle to be used as a computer panel, the build space is TINY for the price of the machine, we would have to create the panel in pieces. We want a sturdy computer that can keep intact through international delivery as we send out these computers to people world wide. We decided to buy a Carvera https://global.makera.com/products/carvera?srsltid=AfmBOorH9Q1QYMJKkXAmdKOTgXwbC2OylMzNeinObBJrBArEahD1EFpt so we can create sturdy panels out of alloy, copper, wood and other materials along with a 4 colour 3D printer, H2d bamboo labs https://au.store.bambulab.com/products/h2d?id=580955377904132100&skr=yes&srsltid=AfmBOopXgHsY4fQmGK5FBrsVAD7GdTn5Rm_zAFEOUVlCNGPzlgYKopZTz8A to add to our 3D printer stack. We're now conducting test prints and colouring some parts of the panel with the 4 colour printer as a base, we will hand paint the panel afterwards and make sure the red window behind her is see through to show lights. We will continue to drop updates on this blog post as comments, let us know what you think!

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Thank you Joa for supporting the club for such a long time! I'm really glad this is going to you. Watch it live

Wow just wow. Going to be one epic pc

Watch it live here

The Crimson Market is excited to introduce its new project : the Crimson Court. Big fans of TTRPGs and Wargaming, the team of the STL store has decided to add their own vision to people’s table. We partnered with a known sculptor in the industry, Dimitris Kampourides, to bring an exclusive line of sculpts to the 3D printing world. Our first model : Radoslav Krvavy, the Crimson Commander. First model of the Crimson Court, this fearsome Vampire Lord is a perfect proxy for any vampire army. With a few sets of weapons, like sword and board, dual weapons and the emblematic cavalry lance, it finds its rightful place on any table in any game. How well does it print Our STL team is committed to quality above all else, and we all know 3D printing can be a headache. This is why we did a test print and a paint test, to make sure this build is as easy as can be. Personally, I think it looks absolutely amazing. And keep in mind, I am an average painter at best.

Congratulations Zapoo0026 on winning our BONUS reward, the Hibernator! The Hibernator was not claimed by a previous member a few months ago, after trying to contact the member several times from different emails over multiple months, we decided to reroll this one as a bonus reward on top of our new big reward and supplement reward! Watch the spin LIVE here Check out the show case for the hibernator Check out the build time lapse And the full walk through Specifications are outlined here Have fun in the next PC giveaway! We'll be doing more bonus computer giveaways every couple months, next one is in December for the Lilith PC based on our concept short. Here's a sneak peak of one of the panels we modelled and are currently building out! Video (1) (4).mp4

congratulations to the long time supporter!!!! cant wait for his ideias for customization

We finished this bad boy, we did two rounds on the panel because we were experimenting with how to get the optical illusions to look the best while also being able to see the components inside. I really love this one and think we will do more of these because we've brainstormed a few more ideas regarding how far we can go with the optical illusion blending with the inner components. This also made me think of a new stream our team might get into, which is kinetic computers, ones that move in interesting ways. Unboxing : Timelapse: Full Build: Showcase: Please let us know what you think in the comments below!

Step 1: Alright so first of all, we start by grabbing out the Motherboard, CPU, RAM, M.2 and the backplate for the CPU Cooler. Step 2: Now that we have all of that out and ready, we install the CPU first. So I had to open the CPU socket, then install said CPU making sure the triangles in the corner line up. Step 3: Now it was time for me to remove the M.2 heatsink cover from the motherboard, and install the M.2. Which with this case was completely toolless. After the M.2 was installed, I undid the 4 clips on the RAM sockets, and installed all 4 sticks of RAM into the Motherboard. Step 4: Easy step now, all I had to do was remove the sticky cover from the CPU Backplate, line it up with the screws and push down against the piece. Only slightly so that it contacts with the back of the motherboard and sticks there. Step 5: Alrighty, now it was time for me to prep and install the Power Supply. Firstly was to plug in, the 24 pin, 2 8-pin CPU power, 2 8-pin PCIE power cables, and the 1 sata power cable. Alright, next step was to turn the case around, and install the Power Supply into the back of the case. Step 6: I was now at the time to install the Motherboard into the case, so I grabbed the 9 necessary screws and did just that, lining the IO shield to the back of the case Step 7: Okaly Dokaly, the next step was to install the AIO CPU cooler. Now I'm going to start by grabbing it out, making sure the fans are in the layout I was wanting (they were). Now that I was ready, I grabbed the Radiator and fans, and installed them into the top of my case, securing it with the 12 included screws. Step 8: It was now time to apply some Thermal Paste to the CPU, and then install CPU cooler. So that's what I did, I applied some Thermal paste in my traditional "X with dot" pattern. Step 9: Now one of the most tedious parts of building a PC has arrived, cable managing. So I quickly installed my fan hub into the bottom of the back of the case, by removing one of the unused SSD bays. I then started running cables, and managing exactly where I wanted each cable to go. This was an absolutely long job, probably almost 2 hours, getting ALL the cables exactly where they would look best. Step 10: Now the time has finally arrived, to install the funnest and usually most expensive part into a PC, the Graphics Card. Now this is an easy part, but it really just ties together an entire computer. So with the Graphics Card installation, and the 2 8-pin PCIE cables plugged in, I had a completed computer. Step 11: This step was just about turning it on, and making sure it power cycles and boots, which no issues of course.

Unfortunately we will have to skip the Carnival for the first time due to technical issues :x We have been working on improving LilithMommy, we want to make her sing (it's already pretty good). Her model is also undergoing improvement, here is the current progress update. She will also have a few new dance moves soon. We are also working on our third game for the Carnival and it's getting close, this one will be a lot more interactive as it will come with a Twitch extension and a way to also interact with it through the website for those people watching from other platforms who cannot use twitch. We are at $5650 claimed which you have to admin, is pretty insane. Simply come and win every hour in our mini games, like a digital experience of a carnival! See you next weekend!

This is a really nice PC, I almost don't want to send it away xD It's simple and elegant, it's got that see through, gold, theme and I love it. It is themed to Elden Ring originally, we've got the Elden Ring symbol etched onto the glass which is pretty awesome! Here's all the content. Kintsugi Build Time Lapse Kintsugi Elden Ring PC Show case Kintsugi PC Unboxing And we have 6 episodes of the walk through to build it. Here is Part 1 Also you can check out the full written build log in the build log section of this club. So it's in just a few hours on Raxx's stream, I wish you the best, we'll be revealing the "Crimson Computer" in the next few hours as well!

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Spin again for sure

Alright, so my personal opinion would definitely be to never pull a built computer apart, maybe I'm a wee bit biased on the topic, I would personally be sad to see a computer I built not being able to be used. Now I like the idea of roll again next month, that's definitely more practical, but my personal favourite would be creating an auction for members to use Loyalty Points as a new way for people to engage as a community. FYI: Using an open Q&A like this, where each member gets to be included in the conversation, is such a great way to handle these decision. 🙂

1. Spin again next month. 3. Auction off the computer where members will be able to bid on the computer with their loyalty points. These are my choices. I think they are both equally fair in my opinion. I think it is great you are asking the community to give feedback , rather than just trying to decide for yourselves. Keep up the great work~~~

From a stand point of feeling good about being in the club I would say to spin it again. There are 2 ways I see this working for both you as the runners and us as the members. 1) Spin again for it in 2-3 months following the miss, this way you can have a bit of safety time padding around some of the bigger/intricate builds. 2) Replace one of the mid-month console spins with the PC. This method maintains the 1 PC a month average rate and if you get to the point of high/low rollers then the second chance draw can be extended to the low rollers. From a loyalty point view, I'd say any of the methods are good. Unless a person holds a large number of loyalty points then auctioning it wouldn't matter to them. I'm not sure how the split of points looks across all accounts, so that would be some data you could consider. Doing the auction might incentivize some people to buy more points though, so there is that to look at from a business model as well.

alright ill go with spin again next month 😂

LOL Badplayer this is a serious matter xD

directly give badplayerhs (me) the first unclaimed pc, thank u

We thought, well, we knew it would be a good idea to give people updates about what is going on in the club since people might be wondering about the progress of the current build, their own reward deliveries, what the next builds might be and overall how the club is going. This is the beginning of that. Let's start with the current build, The Last Epoch PC. This is an extremely difficult build with a very intricate water cooling system and a details case mod which we had to 3D model, print, assemble, sand, prime, paint 3 coats on and mount. WORK IN PROGRESS PHOTOS - nothing is final here EHG told us that they would help us show the PC off, unfortunately we think that if we were to send it to someone next weekend, it would be in the spotlight for too short of a time for the amount of effort time and money put into it. Therefore we have decided to move this build to next month, I hope the concepts we showed before being realised here in these new images is enough for you to not get too upset with us for this decision. WORK IN PROGRESS PHOTOS - nothing is final here (we have more polishing etc to do) We do have a saving grace, a friend of ours who goes by the name Waffles has been building computers full time as a life style and profession, we have decided that he will join us in building custom PC's, he is undertaking the Kintsugi build which is an amazing computer but we got stuck with that one too because the waterblocks for 5080s are not available, ours was supposed to arrive before the 10th of April and then we got an email saying it will come at the end of May. So Waffles did some quick thinking and told us everyone loves his sleeper builds, so we went ahead and started to concept out a sleeper build. We got all of the parts and he went to work, he provided the necessary videos (it isn't easy especially for the first time to get good footage, he made a build log which you can read, we edited all of the videos and posted them). This computer is done and this is the one we want to send out next weekend. Now for some people we are still working through getting their reward to their door, we always do achieve it, we delivered a computer to China (not easy, had to go there personally on a plane) and we delivered a computer to South Africa (insane if you think about it), a computer with a real diamond in it too. That one came with a broken ram card (We tested everything before shipping it so the plane turbulence may have caused damage), we have literally replaced every single damaged component if there is one in a PC going as far as replacing an entire GPU for the first clock we sent (damaged in flight). Based on these experiences, we have learned to take great care when shipping to certain countries, we get custom crates made, go very heavy on packing, get premium delivery services (we had computers stuck in random warehouses etc otherwise), this is time consuming and costs a lot of money so please bare with us if you have a large reward which we need to ship to you, some of the custom computers we build are THIRTY KILOGRAMS and have intricate designs so we want to make sure it gets to people in one piece. We will get better and faster at shipping worldwide as we go but so far we have delivered every computer thus far and replaced any damaged parts (only happens about 10% of the time). Now let's get on to what we have planned next, We have been working on a project revolving around the first ever Macintosh, we are trying to fit it out with the best modern parts it can fit, we've already cleaned up the case to remove stains and yellowing. The biggest challenge we have put forward to ourselves is to make the Screen of the Macintosh hook up the the modern GPU, that means we will be seeing modern games in low pixel count black and white on the screen. This is going to be insane if it works the way we think it will, it's going to be a real gem and of course you can hook up additional monitors to play games properly, it's just for show but we want the screen to work properly. You can check out how this is done here We'll of course have the full build video etc soon, we already filmed taking the Mac apart which was very interesting to us as we were dealing with some of the first harddrives in personal computing, these things had 20 megabytes of disk space xD. We will try to give weekly updates now here 🙂

The most interesting part to this problem is here imo (I time stamped it in the youtube video), where your first couple numbers are larger in the second array compared to the numbers in the first array. The most important thing to note is that the first loop works while the n AND m indexes are greater than 0, which means as soon as the first arrays index hits 0 and the second array still has more to go, that loop exists and the second while loop take overs to finish the job. A simple problem but with a small catch which might not be noticed on first glance if trying to work it out only mentally with no writing / draw ups.

For decades, x86 has dominated the world of personal computing, powering everything from desktop PCs to high-performance servers. However, in recent years, ARM architecture has been making significant strides, particularly in mobile devices, tablets, and now even laptops and servers. With Apple’s transition to ARM-based M-series chips and Microsoft’s increasing investment in ARM-powered Windows, the tech industry is at a crossroads. Is ARM the future, or will x86 continue to hold its ground? Understanding x86 and ARM Architectures Before diving into the future of computing, it's crucial to understand what differentiates x86 from ARM. x86: The Traditional Powerhouse x86 is a Complex Instruction Set Computing (CISC) architecture designed by Intel and AMD. It is optimized for high performance and flexibility, making it ideal for: High-end gaming PCs and workstations Enterprise-grade servers and cloud computing Applications requiring raw processing power, like video editing and 3D rendering However, x86 chips tend to be power-hungry and generate significant heat, making them less ideal for mobile devices and ultra-thin laptops. ARM: The Power-Efficient Contender ARM, on the other hand, is a Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) architecture. Unlike x86, ARM chips prioritize power efficiency and battery life, making them dominant in: Smartphones and tablets Smart devices (IoT) Energy-efficient laptops like Apple's MacBook Air and Qualcomm-powered Windows devices ARM's modular, licensing-based business model allows companies like Apple, Qualcomm, and Nvidia to customize and optimize their own processors, leading to greater efficiency and specialization. Why ARM is Gaining Traction 1. Apple's M-Series Chips Apple’s transition from Intel x86 chips to its custom-built ARM-based M1, M2, and now M3 chips proved that ARM can compete with x86 in both performance and power efficiency. These chips: Deliver desktop-class performance with laptop-class power efficiency. Have outperformed Intel chips in many real-world applications, including video rendering and software development. Offer superior battery life, with MacBooks running up to 20 hours on a single charge. 2. Microsoft and Qualcomm’s Push for ARM Windows Historically, Windows on ARM has struggled with app compatibility and performance. However, Microsoft has made significant strides, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite promising high-performance ARM-based Windows laptops in 2024. Key improvements include: Better x86 emulation for running legacy applications. Native ARM versions of Windows apps from major developers. Extended battery life, rivaling MacBooks. 3. Cloud Computing and ARM Servers Tech giants like Amazon (AWS Graviton), Google, and Microsoft are adopting ARM for cloud computing, benefiting from: Lower power consumption, reducing data center costs. Increased performance per watt compared to traditional x86-based servers. Customizability for specific workloads like AI and machine learning. Challenges for ARM in a Dominant x86 Market Despite ARM’s rapid growth, it still faces significant challenges: Software Compatibility: Many enterprise applications and games are still optimized for x86, requiring emulation on ARM. Industry Momentum: x86 has decades of software and hardware support, making transitions complex for businesses. High-Performance Computing (HPC): While ARM is making strides, x86 still holds the edge in raw processing power for certain workloads like high-frequency trading and advanced AI training. The Future: A Hybrid Landscape? Rather than a total displacement of x86, the future may see a hybrid computing landscape, where both architectures coexist: ARM for Consumer and Mobile Computing: With growing efficiency and performance, ARM will likely dominate ultra-portable laptops, tablets, and energy-conscious servers. x86 for High-Performance Applications: Workstations, high-end gaming PCs, and specific enterprise applications may continue relying on x86’s computational strength. More ARM-based Laptops and Desktops: As Microsoft and software developers optimize for ARM, we may see ARM-powered PCs becoming mainstream competitors to Intel and AMD. Conclusion ARM’s rise is reshaping the computing industry, challenging the decades-long dominance of x86. While x86 remains a stronghold in performance-driven markets, ARM is proving its capabilities in power efficiency, mobile computing, and even high-end performance scenarios. The coming years will determine whether x86 adapts to the power-efficient world or if ARM will ultimately take over. Regardless of the outcome, one thing is clear: the future of computing is no longer a one-horse race.