superfrog73

FINAL UPDATE: I really like how this turned out in the end, did take lots of time trying to figure out exactly what I wanted. In a previous post I said I was going for a more "analog" look and feel, with indicators, 7 segment readouts, and mock LCD displays. So what I did that I thought was neat: - Light indicators that turn off in some instances (no CPU load, fans at slow (silent) speed, etc.) - Scaling 'LED' gauges for CPU clock and GPU FPS In my last update here, I have the historygram FPS up to 400 FPS and the scaling gauge up to 180 FPS. When the GPU is in standby (low power state), entire FPS gauge is dim showing all the colors. I think it has like 90 individual states for the gauge, so increments at 2FPS. Unlike the CPU where the scale just jumps, with games you can see is "slide" during game play. When the FPS is over 180 (more than any game really needs), the gauge is fully illuminated again, this time at the 2nd and third brightness just to make it stand out. I think from here, the only change I'll be making is removing the FSB readout in the CPU section. Too cramped. Love to hear thoughts on this, love it or hate it. Was going to try and upload my working files and export, but both too big (export file is 20Mb with all the graphics needed for the slider gauges). If anyone is interested in them, then I'll see about an alternative way to share. Display I'm using has a resolution of 1920X1280.

So I've been fiddling with my panel, wasn't happy with the way I displayed individual core activity... thought it took away from the analog feel I was looking for. So, looking for opinions of what I've got so far. Took the cores and made a dedicated "LCD" and removed the clocks. Made a sliding lighted indicator for CPU clocks, was trying to go for an analog but digital look from the '80s. Need to now look what to do for the GPU to keep some assemblance of symmetry... any thoughts? Maybe instead of GPU clock, FPS?

Yes, I got the background from on here, been meaning to find the OP and thank him. And yes, I cheated... used the 3D features on PowerPoint to make the lights and such then copied them to GIMP/Paint. Ran into an interesting issue half way through, used to be able to set PPT size by px and elements would copy over the same size... for some reason they now copy over about 35% larger and don't know why. PITA resizing down, especially the more complicated gauges like the storage and memory where I in effect went from a 16 element gauge to a 31 element gauge, so twice as many elements needed resizing. Reason I went with PPT, it's what I know. Used to do a lot of technical writing and diagram design, learned PPT works great with automatic tools and alignment guides. Glad you like it, really wanted to see what I could do and am pleased with the results.

Her you go, hope someone else can take inspiration... I also included some of my working files (graphics and .ppt) to make it easier if someone wants to use the custom gauges and such. Enjoy OptimusPrimeV2-2023-11-10.sensorpanel OptimusPrimeV2_Panel.zip

Ok, my turn... been working on my new panel to accompany my recent upgrades to my Ryzen build (4090 GPU and 5950 CPU upgrades and job relocation). So, I wanted to make something resembling a military or heavy industry control or monitor panel. Was going for lots of "lights", LCD panels, gauges... basically a more analog look. Most of the "lights" are self-explanatory, but I have them set to "off" at low idle (fans are actually off or so low they're silent). Same with the usage indicator for the GPU/CPU. I added a "Bottleneck" warning indicator, state display for both CPU and GPU, among other things. So, I'm interested on everyone's thoughts? The display is 1920x1200, was a bit of a challenge due to unusual size. I will admit I spent a considerable amount of time on this thread to get inspiration for design elements, so thanks to everyone. This isn't my first panel, first one was a much smaller display I had inside the case. Due to the move and new orientation of the computer/desk, needed to revisit the panel (and watercooling, and lights). I am still having one issue, the NIC activity changes with each reboot. Still haven't found a way to make my 2.5G interface stay in the same spot on AIDA, sometimes it's Interface 5, sometimes it's interface 6.