User:Aradan

Aradan

My primary work area is the Thrift Store, and I also work as an instructor in Hardware Testing, Server Build, and A/V Testing.

Projects

General

• Map Free Geek-wide gizmo flow and identify bottlenecks and ways to improve communication
  
  
• Hardware Spec Project working group
  • re-evaluating how we look at hardware specs in the post-GHz Race era of hardware
  • identifying useful hardware ID proxies to improve relevance, accuracy, and educational value of hardware ID/system eval process

Hardware Testing

• Map gizmo flow to and from Hardware Testing
• Update labels and documentation and improve usability
  
  
• Graphics Card Testing
  • Develop more accurate testing regime that more correctly identifies GPU hardware
  • Update graphics card reference documentation
  • Train instructors and volunteers on new procedures

A/V

• Develop A/V Testing program:
  • Create testing tools, procedures, and documentation
  • Work with Sales Coordinator to manage A/V gizmo flow between sales areas

Server Build

• Updating labels and documentation for better usability
• Server Catalog - establishing more consistent system for labeling, cataloging, and pricing built servers to ease sales/disbursement process
• Maybe update, clarify, and codify server eval and triage process

Past Projects

• Developed a system for pricing graphics cards and incorporated into Thrift Store pricing system
• Mapped gizmo flow to the Thrift Store - what comes from where and how
• Developed A/V testing infrastructure - Mobile Operations Platform MEGAWEAPON
• Updated A/V triage procedure, signs, and documentation
• Updated motherboard testing labels
• Cross-trained as Server Build instructor
• Working Group on 360-degree reviews for Collective members

Documentation

• Store Flow Chart
• Store Gizmo Flow Spreadsheet
• Motherboard Labels for Hardware Testing

A/V Testing

• DVD Player Testing Checklist
• Receiver Testing Checklist
• LCD TV Testing Checklist
• A/V Gizmo Triage Charts:

DO NOT WANT

DO WANT

Other areas

Server Build

• Server Spec Labels
• Checklist Labels for Server Builders/QC'ers to follow
• Server Numbering Labels S1 - S80
• Server Numbering Labels S81 - S160

Testing Procedures

• DVD Player Testing
• A/V Receiver Testing
• LCD TV Testing
• Identifying A/V Cables

Useful Links

Thrift Store
A/V Testing
Server Build
Hardware Testing
Wiki Text Formatting Example Page
FreekiWiki Special Pages

Interesting Links

CPUs

• Awesome CPU database (thanks Darren!)
• Great comparison of AMD's K8 and Intel's Core architectures
• Performance of Core 2 Duo in modern workloads with current High-End GPU, SSD installed

SSDs

• Excellent article about SSDs from Anandtech
  • Follow-up to the article above

GPUs

• Comparison of nVidia GPUs through the ages
• Comparison of ATI/AMD GPUs through the ages

RAM

• Good basic explanation of RAM timings and access
• Really in-depth article on RAM

Code

• Great starting lessons in Command Line (thanks Sean!)