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system01:
Thanks, guys!

I haven't compared the sticks to others.  I really needed the 2/4/8-way switchability, and, since I heard no real gripes with them from others, I picked them up.  I put the hard spring and tight circular restrictor in there and it feels right.  Theres not much room for hands, so the small movements are nice.  I do have a complaint that is shared with others, and thats that the dead-zone develops some slop after use -- actual play in the mechanicals at the pivot.  Definitely not a show-stopper though.

The sub rattles only at uncomfortably loud levels.  It was worse when I first put it in, then I noticed the grille was partially loose.  Threw that away and its much better.  I think the foam tape - between the sub and the base - is breaking down a bit under the constant heat and pressure.  I may have to add more foam or tighten up the clamps.

Since putting the glass on, I think the LCD (and the cab) temp has gone up a bit.  I haven't had any CPU overheats or anything, it just feels hotter at the vent out the back.  I'll take a measurement and maybe look for a bigger fan.

I'll take some bracket pics tonight.  They're nothing really special, but re-reading through my topic, I see I didn't really give any info.

system01:
So heres the bottom of the LCD, plus a crappy diagram of what's there.

On the top (Z) brackets, I used double-sided foam tape with only one side peeled.  As you can see, the heat and weight are slowly squishing the foam out.  This is quality tape, but I have a huge roll of 3M VHB waiting to replace it.

The bottom (flat) brackets I lucked out on with the thickness.  I had not planned for the monitor to be 3/4" at the bottom, just dumb luck.

jimto:
Very nice!

Great color as well.

system01:
Thank you!
 :cheers:

Silas (son of Silas):
If I didn't live in a house the size of rabbit hutch I'd build a table. I really like yours. Job well done  :cheers:

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