Cooler now... an update to Ooops.

After I broke a cpu cooler fan during an upgrade to my main rig, I became increasingly aware of how attached I am to this computer.

For nearly eleven years this computer has seen me through thick and thin. It's been my main connection to The Cyber, Second Life, email and news. I have other rigs I've cobbled together, rescued, refurbished but this one is my daily driver. Seeing it on it's side, case open so it doesn't cook itself has been a little unnerving.

But... with little help from a file, a hacksaw, a knife and some two part epoxy, I've been able attach a fan to replace the one that's broken. The temps are within normal and my system is all buttoned up and back to normal.

In time, I know I will upgrade to a newer, faster system... but not now. It's running fine even for it's age. However, this incident does show me how emotionally connected I am to this old beast since it connects me to the wider world.

It's something to consider.

-m