Posts by Jerry Robinson56

The inconvenient truth is that the facts are ... and they are incredibly easy to verify. So, there’s no need for jealousy. If I were running the moderation over there, I’d have wiped the floor with all of you for the sheer amount of falsehoods being peddled. There is a massive distinction between presenting an opinion and stating something as absolute fact without a shred of evidence.
I suggest you head back to that thread and actually read what’s being discussed and who is truly "offending" whom. It is a complete waste of time to involve other moderators here; certain slogans aren't just casual greetings—they serve as a direct signal of intent. Engineering and history are precise, objective disciplines. They can be checked.
It’s the same story in the history forums as it is here: we are dealing with a cult of personality surrounding someone who possessed zero actual value. What most people perceive as a major issue is really just the result of being an uneducated follower.
Whether it's Hicho or Antiša... or even our very own Nikola Tesla, who was quite skilled at selling ice to Eskimos. The same pattern repeats itself with those who twist the truth...

Aaron Baker7 said:And how exactly does this post of yours relate to anything at all? You went ahead and included an image of Steinberg WaveLab below. I work with software like that on a daily basis and possess a comprehensive understanding of them; therefore, your assertion that I am ignorant is entirely baseless. I would have simply characterized you as being profoundly ill-informed if your primary method of debate was labeling everyone who disagrees with your perspective as an ignoramus.

Come on, man. Pull yourself together, look in the mirror, and start putting in the work.

Present.

Your usual mantra... perhaps it is time you applied those very principles to yourself. 🙂

I find myself once again contemplating the inevitable decline of modern production standards. It is truly exhausting to witness how quickly the industry moves toward mediocrety. There is an undeniable, albeit fading, sense of craftsmanship that used to define our field, but now? It feels as though everyone is simply chasing the next shiny object without any regard for fundamental principles. Regarding the technical discussion at hand, I have observed several individuals attempting to justify subpar workflows by citing "efficiency." Efficiency is often just a polite euphemism for laziness. If one cannot achieve a result through proper technique, calling it a streamlined process is nothing more than a delusion. I must also address the comments made by Jerry Robinson56. While his perspective is noted, it lacks the necessary depth required to actually solve the systemic issues we are facing. It is easy to offer superficial critiques, but much harder to implement meaningful change. Furthermore, I find the recent assertions from Aaron Baker7 to be equally unconvincing. One would hope for a bit more rigor in these discussions, yet here we are. We should be focusing on the core tenets of Natural Science as they apply to acoustics, rather than getting bogged down in the trivialities of software plugins that promise miracles but deliver only clutter. If you want quality, you need discipline. Anything less is just noise.

The confirmation that an idiot is indeed an idiot arrives the moment they decide to go public with their incompetence. Furthermore, they insist on disputing technical fundamentals that are widely accepted as fact.
I provide links and logical explanations; they offer nothing but empty rhetoric devoid of any actual argument. It is a tragedy, really, that they lack the capacity to grasp the sheer amount of damage they cause through their own incompetence—an incompetence you, quite frankly, continue to promote.
Don't trouble yourself; you aren't exactly part of the ignorant crowd. You simply possess a consistent inability to grasp even the very points where you are wrong.

In terms of audio technology, you are lagging behind by at least nineteen years. If you haven't bothered to read the post above, you are clearly out of touch with the current state of the industry.
I made the decision to pay full price for these programs rather than squandering my money on overpriced degrees like some other people I know. It’s a far more practical investment. Honestly, even a seven-year-old could master them; the interface is incredibly user-friendly.
Given the nature of my profession, I tend to clear away whatever is no longer serving its purpose.
It is much the same on the highway as it is here.

Review:

Jesse Hughes6 said:Look, he didn't just vanish into thin air in Australia after three months, so what exactly are we even talking about here?

You seem to have overlooked the fact that it's still spreading; there are always new infections...
If you can manage to isolate those cases within a three-week window, you aren't dealing with a massive number. You simply pinpoint the hotspots, contain them, and life can resume. The lifespan of a virus is quite limited...

Besides, things will likely stabilize in about two weeks... at least until the next variant, say Covid 3, shows up...

The lockdown was a perfectly valid solution... it was just implemented far too late. However, we really need to cultivate public awareness, assuming that’s even possible given the current state of the President and the Government.
Then there is the primary issue of how and where these hotspots actually emerge.
Until then, I suppose you should just stick to brushing your teeth...

Since I have already pointed out that you clearly lack even a basic grasp of the subject matter—attempting to "estimate" established facts rather than actually understanding them, much like how you demonstrated your total ignorance of Ohm's Law—it wasn't difficult to reach a conclusion. Everything you write serves only to prove one thing: theoretically and practically, you represent nothing more than a null signal on a correlation meter during a mix. If we are talking about an analog setup, you’re essentially slamming the meter hard to the left.
That is a spectacular success.
You have a thread over there where you haven't actually contributed a single substantive thought; you've done nothing but voice your disagreement with the claims being made.
I don't doubt for a second that your presence—specifically the chaos caused by your arrival and subsequent departure—has left its mark on projects plagued by recurring issues. Perhaps if you looked back at those old files from nearly two decades ago, which you worked so diligently to acquire, they might actually challenge your current claim of being some kind of industry prodigy. That is simply my impression. Aaron Baker7 You are moving in the complete opposite direction, and frankly, you are doing immense damage to this discussion. Because of your constant insistence on spreading such blatant inaccuracy, the topic is being stifled and prevented from actually evolving. Regardless, I suppose I have no choice but to step in and clarify the most elementary concepts over there... since your mental imagery seems to be so perpetually clouded.





A bit of color, I suppose.
The upper image displays an algorithmic software designed specifically for audio purification during the restoration and digitization process; the lower image features a standard audio editor utilized for stereo mastering.

Look, why don't you try actually contributing something substantive to the topic? You have already demonstrated quite enough of your supposed "expertise."

Zachary Nguyen2 said:The GPU is currently running in an old rig equipped with an EVGA power supply.
I can't verify the motherboard or the CPU because the system uses an AMD build.

It appears you’ve had a run of bad luck. My apologies, but perhaps sourcing a more budget-friendly processor for testing purposes would be wise, or we may simply be dealing with a corrupted BIOS as previously suggested. As a precaution, pull the CMOS battery out for a couple of minutes before reinserting it, then attempt to boot the machine. Additionally, check the voltage of that battery; it is imperative that it measures above 3 Volts.

fadedorca66 said:There isn't much point in inspecting the motherboard visually since all the capacitors are solid-state now...

🙂 You make a fair point about those silver solder joints... I haven't actually scrutinized the photo yet, but I appreciate the insight. It's good to have the context.

Zachary Nguyen2 said:Do you think I should try a GTX 1060 in this old rig?
The old power supply only has a 6-pin connector for the GPU, or maybe an 8-pin, I can't quite remember—I just know there's a missing 4 or 6-pin lead somewhere.
I’ll just swap in a new PSU along with the GTX 1060 and test it that way; I don't know why that didn't occur to me sooner.

Besides, I have a nagging suspicion the motherboard is already dead.

Almost every single instance boils down to the power supply... because it handles the heaviest electrical load, yet the common habit is for people to refuse to spend more than $100.

On the motherboard itself, you also have the voltage regulator modules near the processor that bear significant power stress. You might want to check if there are any swollen capacitors.

If you look at the top, you can see how they include a notch designed to vent upward if they pop, preventing them from scattering debris everywhere.
Take a close look at that board... it's not saying it won't fail, but in my thirty years of doing this, it's happened in maybe a tiny fraction of cases.

And we're all just here to remind you about 😁... nothing surprising about tunnel vision; it happens to the best of us.
And never forget rule number one of electrical engineering:
Electronic devices function significantly better when they are actually plugged in.

Zachary Nguyen2 said:The 450W unit is an old relic, but I only used it because I paired it with an older GPU.
I'll attempt to test the new power supply on my old rig.

The new PSU works fine on the old computer.

A logical approach... There is always the possibility that when you deploy a used power supply, it lacks the necessary overhead for the initial surge upon startup; if it fails to hit the required voltage, the motherboard might just enter sleep mode or the PSU itself could trigger a shutdown.
However, since the new one functions, we have identified our "problem." Your next move should be testing the graphics card; that’s the only variable left. Personally, I haven't heard of anyone having issues with a GTX 1060 screaming under load, though that isn't necessarily a deciding factor.

I find myself wondering if your aging power supply unit actually possesses the necessary wattage to handle this load...
You might consider testing the components from the new build in the old chassis, starting specifically with the PSU.

Mark Cruz15 said:I am not sure if you have even logged in since your ban was issued, but the reasoning was quite clear: you were given a cumulative strike because you spent about thirty instances calling people ignorant or accusing them of buying their degrees from John Smith. I suggest you refrain from doing that moving forward.
As far as trolling goes, I haven't noticed any; people are simply holding their ground.

Regarding everything else, every sub-forum here acts as its own little universe with its own internal set of rules. Someone posting what they write on Alternative Elsewhere would likely be banned here. On Alternative Elsewhere, people are entitled to believe Nikola Tesla was shooting lightning bolts from his hands. Just because there are some serious discussions happening over there doesn't mean we allow people to let their imaginations run completely wild. We do make exceptions for discussions that could actually pose a risk to public health. That is the current policy, and if circumstances demand a change, it will happen.
If you are looking for truly rigorous debate, you can find several threads regarding Tesla over in Natural Science.

🕺 and I was banned there because I crossed an assistant moderator who apparently cannot tolerate actual knowledge...

Criticizing scientists—specifically the "new Tesla," Soljačić from MIT—was apparently too much for him to handle. However, I take a certain moral satisfaction in seeing that he also received a strike, which sets a precedent... truly commendable.
All I did was prove (and time will bear this out) how easily that professor is swayed by money and lacks adequate expertise... (we won't dwell on matters of morality or politeness, will we? It isn't particularly polite to point out when someone is treating you like a fool while you simultaneously applaud them)

It is quite educational to observe how both the serious types and the incompetent operate during a legitimate debate...

Without Alternative, science itself wouldn't exist, yet some view Alternative as a complete eyesore. It is an eyesore because quality discussion is stifled by contrarians like Alatnicar, and instead, we get people like Aaron Baker7... I haven't encountered such an ignoramus in a long time. You seem to think the folks on Alternative aren't serious, yet in the Natural Science section of this forum, you won't find a single person who understands electrical engineering. Most are at a high school sophomore level... we could engage in very serious discourse, but then again, who would bother reading it?

I don't read, nor do I appeal, because there is no point; the moderation tends to protect idiocy even when it is proven to the finest detail that their interlocutor is an idiot. There is a difference between defending a position and demonstrating a level of knowledge, so your "test" is biased and therefore flawed. I accept the strike and the ban without protest... but individuals like this should be isolated, because as someone once put it, they are just pure nonsense. Look at the amount of time invested in writing versus the time spent on "research for proof"... it is perfectly clear to me that Tesla is a fabrication and a hoax.

You may find it difficult to accept that this does not affect me... but I do not write for myself; I write for "others." This uneducated individual is merely demonstrating his own limitations. Furthermore, others are not required to possess specialized knowledge, as evidenced by this thread... is that clear enough for you? Perhaps two people are correct.

The fundamental issue here isn't even about exercising the right to ban someone—it wouldn't be my first move on this forum—but rather that everything I have posited has proven itself to be undeniably true, yet the moderators continue to shield the uneducated types who clutter this thread with mere assertions rather than actual arguments, which is a distinction any reasonable person would acknowledge. This particular individual possesses zero understanding of the subject matter or basic electrical principles, yet he persists with his idiocy... which can lead to fatal consequences. Unfortunately, due to the relentless process of negative selection, such people are consistently promoted "upward" so they don't bother those of us actually doing the work... leaving us to deal with these "giants" of incompetence.

If this person holds any sort of degree, I am certain it was bought and paid for...

People simply gravitate toward nonsense over expertise or critical thought. A forum should serve as a beacon of enlightenment, regardless of how much entertainment value it provides.

But thank you for your time; I appreciate that the moderator carved out a moment for me.

I am not entirely certain if you grasped my point..

To be clear, who exactly have I offended?

This particular post serves as a commendation for ruku_slave, who remains one of the few truly intelligent individuals on this forum.
The thread itself illustrates how certain people have essentially dismantled their own credibility through sheer stupidity and nonsense once they realized—in small groups, mind you—that they haven't the slightest clue what they are discussing.
I merely offered them a subtle pointer toward the roots of their ignorance, given that they persistently return to the scene of the crime.

Furthermore, they have demonstrated exactly what they are made of, and experience has taught me that one ought to speak the truth. To use a figure of speech—though it's more of a hyperbole than a parable at this point—if we were to routinely inform idiots that they are, in fact, idiots, the world would be a far better place; they might finally realize they aren't shielded from reality. Believe me on that; I have extensive experience in the matter.

Every single one of their entries is nothing more than trolling, yet you have failed to sanction a single one of them, while you saw fit to penalize my input, which was entirely unnecessary. I write exclusively regarding the subject matter and actual knowledge, not "opinions."
Given that their lack of intellect is glaringly obvious—one boasts about being "deep peopleing" while the other treats it like a professional title—you must consider the level of communication required. I am forced to descend to their level, or perhaps slightly above it, just to explain concepts they should have mastered decades ago in a standard American public school rather than a specialized technical institute.
It is quite remarkable how effectively I manage to frustrate them every single time. It is common knowledge...
unknown, even a self-proclaimed "expert" doesn't understand Ohm's Law (the triangle method). 🤦

My grievance lies not with the warning or the ban itself, but with the lack of moderation and discretion shown by the staff.

wanderingpanther68 said:I dealt with this exact same headache just a few months back. The system would boot straight into Windows, but I’d be staring at a completely black screen. I went through the whole ritual—deep cleaned all the dust out of the chassis, scrubbed the GPU, swapped out the DVI cable, and reseated everything. Once I got it all hooked back up properly, it started running flawlessly every single day. In my experience, it was simply a matter of a poor connection; something had shifted just enough to lose contact. I encountered an identical issue with a different graphics card ages ago where the signal would just drop out randomly. It’s always a hardware seating issue.
The only way there would be any contact is if I were to accidentally strike the leg of the table. To be clear, everything was always bolted down securely, though I realize your situation might differ. It is entirely possible that things aren't quite as stable on your end.
It’s the usual nonsense. People were insisting my monitor had finally kicked the bucket, which is always the first thing they jump to when something goes wrong. I actually have a decent stockpile of spare parts on hand—power supplies, hard drives, RAM, you name it—but before I went tearing into the hardware, I figured I’d start by checking if...
Drop me a line. I just realized I ran into this exact same headache back when I was running my old graphics card, and since this current one is relatively recent—only about a year old—it’s worth investigating if the issue is recurring.
Everything seems to be functioning within acceptable parameters. Temperatures remain low, aided by that oversized heatsink I installed on the Phenom, and the power supply is running remarkably quiet. It’s all quite stable.

🙂 That is precisely correct. First and foremost, we must consider the primary option. Those of us who grew up in a different era remember the ritual of physically striking the television set just to get the picture to stabilize back when those old cathode-ray tubes were the standard. It was a crude solution, certainly, but it speaks to a fundamental truth: poor connections and faulty solder joints are an inevitable reality of hardware. It happens in almost every piece of equipment, much like how... swiftowl7 Everything he wrote points directly toward a failing power supply, which is honestly the most straightforward issue to troubleshoot. It’s the path of least resistance if you want an actual answer. If there isn't even a signal coming from the motherboard to the GPU, then we're looking at a fundamental power delivery failure. I find myself once again contemplating the inevitable decline of modern hardware standards. It seems we are constantly circling the drain of obsolescence. I would suggest moving straight to the second option. Of course, we still have to consider whether this remains an issue regarding direct contact or if there is some underlying complication at play. fadedorca66 He noted that the error frequency was hovering somewhere in the sixty to eighty percent range—it's almost certainly a power supply issue.

fadedorca66 said:Well, I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the power supply, especially since we're talking about a high-quality unit that likely isn't nearly as old as the rest of the build.

It seems to me that your motherboard might be acting up. Try installing just one stick of RAM in slot one—check your manual to confirm which one that is, though I believe it’s slot two—then clear the CMOS. If it doesn't boot immediately, try restarting it a few times; you might need to force it to trigger the backup BIOS if the primary one fails to initialize. Most modern boards have a secondary BIOS for exactly this reason. What version is currently running on the board? If it's an older version and you manage to get it to post, you should attempt to flash a more recent BIOS update.

I have the exact same motherboard, and mine glitched out right after a BIOS update. I had to clear the CMOS and cycle the power several times before it finally stabilized.

The configuration is solid regardless of its age, but one should always opt for at least a 750W power supply to ensure adequate headroom and stability during transient spikes, whether for heavy workloads or marathon gaming sessions. I leave my rigs running through the day to mine crypto—I have a "descendant" like that... he's actually a moderator on a major English-language gaming site.🤦

The input capacitors are under the most stress, but the issue could also lie within the MOSFET gate capacitors or the controller chip itself when transitioning from standby to active mode.

You would have to agree that checking the power supply is the logical first step. Since the user can't easily test that here, there isn't much else to suggest beyond the BIOS reset mentioned earlier.
The RX 580 series cards are incredibly resilient; I own both the 4GB and 8GB versions, and they have performed flawlessly for years, running at least 12 hours a day without fail.
It is worth noting that all power supplies draw from the same internal rail regardless of the connector type, but you can still encounter issues where a contact is poor or oxidized, even if the PC has been sitting idle in a room. I dealt with a case like that once; a Molex connector scorched and left a nasty black mark, making the diagnosis instant.

Now that I see the board has a DVI port, just pull the graphics card out and plug directly into the motherboard. After all, Duke pointed out exactly that. 👍
Unless the motherboard is completely dead, the solution should be obvious. Testing the power supply remains the most cost-effective and primary troubleshooting step.

Zachary Nguyen2 said:Evga supernova 550w g2 80+ gold
Ryzen 5 1600
Kingston hyperx predator 2x8gb 3200mhz
Sapphire nitro+ radeon rx 580 4gb
Gigabyte ga-ab350 gaming

I tried the paper clip test on the Evga unit; it seems to spin up fine, though I realize that doesn't rule out an underlying issue with the PSU. I also swapped the PCIe cable to the GPU just to be sure, but still nothing.

🤦 I honestly don't understand why you refuse to listen to basic advice. Using a paper clip might jumpstart the power supply, but if the voltage rails are unstable or incorrect, the system simply won't boot.
It is the equivalent of checking your tire pressure because your car won't start...
it is frankly hard to believe some people are this dense. You claimed you could walk over to another PC within two minutes and know exactly what was happening.
Electronic components are not immortal; they degrade over time, particularly if the manufacturer cut corners with cheap capacitors or pushed the voltage and current limits too close to the edge—not to mention the frequency stability of an SMPS. What you actually need to verify is the voltage and current delivery. For $20 you can pick up a multimeter that clips onto the connector to show you the readings, though keep in mind it won't show you how it performs under a heavy load...

swiftowl7 suggested that the power supply unit is the culprit.
Every symptom you've described points directly to that conclusion.
The machine might actually boot up once in a while, but its reliability is entirely questionable at this point. You could attempt to run some stress tests to monitor the voltage or check the readings within the BIOS, but frankly, the most logical course of action is simply to purchase a new one.

Take a moment to actually read what’s printed on the packaging; there is a distinct possibility it isn't compatible with a 64-bit architecture. On paper, this laptop should handle the task without any significant friction. I suggest you consult the resources provided here and install whatever is necessary to bridge the gap.

https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Me...onor:_Airborne

Bryan Williams50 said:First off, thanks for getting back to me!
Second, it looks like you hit the nail on the head—it’s definitely the charger. I grabbed my multimeter to double-check, and the voltage is all over the place; as soon as I nudge the leads, the reading jumps or drops.
The charger is pretty new, so I'm a little baffled that it gave out this quickly.

Bravo.
It’s actually a relief to have some clarity.
The culprit is likely just a weak point in the connector or the cable itself. Given the heat buildup, you might be dealing with a loose connection, a faulty solder joint, or perhaps a manufacturing defect in the wiring. It's possible the connector doesn't meet the required spec, though that seems less probable. That erratic jumping in the reading isn't coming from the charger itself; the voltage drops instantly, but a voltmeter needs a moment to register that drop down to zero.

You could head down to a local hardware store like Home Depot 😁 to find a replacement connector. Just be extremely careful with the polarity—positive and negative matter immensely here... though most cables use the braided shielding as the ground, so you should be able to identify where to solder everything.

Everything is behaving exactly as expected 😁. Current generates heat based on resistance—in this instance, likely due to a poor connection. As the temperature rises, the material's specific resistance increases, which only exacerbates the issue. It will continue to heat up as long as it's drawing power.
It is technically possible that there is a cold solder joint on the connector inside the laptop, though I suspect the fault lies within the charger port itself. You can verify this using a voltmeter, or alternatively, grab a 24V bulb and some jumper wires; connect them to the charger and wiggle the cable. If the light flickers, you have confirmed the charger port is the culprit.
I would suggest leaving the disassembly of the laptop to someone who actually possesses the proper tools.
The most efficient solution is to borrow a similar charger. It will likely be 19 Volts with sufficient amperage—roughly 6A, though a weaker one will suffice for a quick test. Once connected, after just a minute or two,
you will be able to determine if the overheating persists and identify the true source of the problem.

If my memory serves me correctly, back in the day, software like Lead and T-Rex Pinnacle could handle VOB files natively. While their suggestion to convert the files is technically sound—it certainly grants you more creative freedom with the footage—finding those specific legacy programs after twenty years is an exercise in futility.
There isn’t actually any loss in quality during the conversion process; at the end of the day, the data remains digital.

You might find success with this:

https://videoconverter.wondershare.c...ob-editor.html