Utterly brilliant slash crackpot.
"We didn't rely on reference boards or schematics from chip manufacturers. Those designs had too many straight lines and sharp corners, which are unnatural and direct poison arrows at our soul. Instead, we tilted the memory slots and added an extra expansion slot at an angle to direct those negative energies away from the user," continued Xiang.Xiang also said the angled slot also slows down the chi as it enters the CPU so it lessens the harm from any sha or negative chi. Placing the RAM in the bagua area of knowledge and wisdom should also increase performance."
Unfortunately, it's either a hoax or just really really silly:
Reviewers at several websites were unable to get the motherboard to power up in any configuration. Fengtek technical support said this would allow more time for meditation.
I love the idea though. I'm going to go move my Recycle Bin to a better corner of my screen.
It's a gag -- BBSpot is a kind of geekier, more deadpan version of The Onion. Lotsa people end up mistaking BBSpot stories for genuine computer news-of-the-weird.
Posted by: Cory Doctorow | July 26, 2004 at 15:43
Well, having moved my Recycle bin, I now feel serene and special. Feng Shui is my friend!
Posted by: Alice | July 26, 2004 at 16:02
I feel some bad wibes coming from my AGP slot, maybe its just ATX form factor :D
BTX is Feng Shui designed man!
:D
Nice site you got here btw. Love the design
Posted by: Miikka Luotio | July 27, 2004 at 10:29
I'd suggest an empty folder in the "money" corner of your screen to increase your fortune, too! Fortune or money corner is the left hand corner, farthrest from the entrance. hmm, would the "start" button be the entrance...? if so, then it's good that you moved your recycle bin ;)
Posted by: mel | July 27, 2004 at 17:50
Seems like good decorating advice to me. Just remember to keep your home feng shui compliant.
Posted by: Feng Shui Girl | December 08, 2006 at 06:11