power supply installed

I finally got around to installing the power supply in my computer case. Pretty easy. The picture shows the space at the top of the case where the power supply will be mounted.

Then I started to check out other things and found a loose fan in front of the drive bays. I fixed that.

I practiced all the things that needed to be done when I get the rest of my stuff and learned that "toolless" does not necessarily equate to "easy".

Later this week, I'll order the motherboard, CPU, and memory. Then the real fun (and monthly payments) begins.

sketchbook begun

OK, I've done the first page in the sketchbook, which happens to be page 18. I actually began on page 16, but messed it up, so I moved onto page 18. I'll gesso over page 16 and do another project there.

If you understand this, please don't post your insights. I want every reader to have a chance to reason it out on their own.

Computer project

While my computer project is in limbo, I given thought to other things. Like, why are there so many external drive bays in my Thermaltake case (6)? I mean, how many external drives do you want or need? Maybe two.

Then I began reading articles about peripherals that fit in these bays. I saw fan controllers. They come in single bay and double bay height. Cute, but do they work? Is this a worthwhile investment?

Then there are card readers. Again, a nice idea, but how many times would I use it. I generally transfer files from my camera and camcorders by cable.

What else is there to fit in these bays? if you have any suggestions, pass them on.

sketchbook update

Donna and I had a discussion about the nature of the sketchbook for the Art House Coop project. The web site says the book must remain its original size, but pictures of past projects show big fat sketchbooks. I concluded that the rule refers to the height and width only and anything goes WRT the thickness.

Anyway, based on Donna's comments on her blog about bleed through, I gessoed the middle two pages to see if that helps. I'll report on this in a later post.

Computer project update

The power supply arrived today. I'm impressed with the packaging. The supply itself came in a rubber lined velvet bag and the low voltage cables are in a lined nylon pouch that is shaped like a brick. the pouch will see further duty as a light or microphone case, I'm sure.

Computer Project Update

Amazon said the power supply wouldn't ship until July. I was checking it out and noticed that the price had dropped by $20. I cancelled and reordered.

Previously I was due a $20 rebate in two months. No rebate now,but with the price drop, it's like an instant rebate.

They said it would be another month before it shipped. Suddenly it shipped! I guess they didn't want to take a chance that I'd cancel again.

The supply is a Corsair HX 850 W. The project moves forward.

Sketchbook

I've been studying my blank sketchbook. It's amazing what I can visualize on each page. This has prompted me to create a Word document where I log these ideas. I can see a pattern emerging that will be the theme of the book. The official title is "This is not a sketchbook".

I noticed that the pages are perforated. Since these sketchbooks will be on tour, it's possible that pages may be torn out. I'll number each age, so that readers will know if something is missing. I did pay to have the original book digitized, so anyone can go to the Brooklyn Library archive and see what they may have missed.

Art House Coop Sketchbook

I received my sketchbook for the Art House Coop project today. I expected the cover to be bright red, but it is more muted. I also expected the covers to be thicker card stock. But it will do the job.

This is a family project. Diane, Donna, Chris and Alex are all doing a sketchbook. It will be fun to compare them.

Anyway, now it sits blank before me. What should I do first?

Procrastinate!

That is what I do best. I have six months to fill it. No sense in rushing and botching the job.

Take time to plan.

I'll probably start it in December, when the wolf is at the door. There is no motivator like a deadline.