What's your latest tech purchase?

[Shou Miko]

some one been in Saturn i see

 

[FireFox]

some one been in Saturn i see

Very often

 

[Shou Miko]

Very often

I visit them when I come to Germany sometimes.

 

[EntropyZ]

Got one of these while taking my break in UK, ADATA products have really been on point for me considering the price and performance. I had a 120GB version, but I was able to fill the SSD completely with an OS and a modded Skyrim setup in minutes. I sold the SSD after a few months use and I am setting the 240GB drive to see if it impresses.

I don't have a computer to test it with, buying any other hardware right now might be a bad idea, I am waiting adamantly for Ryzen to finally arrive. (I haven't been this excited and have had an itch to upgrade since switching Phenom II 1605T X6->i5 2400 to just play Skyrim at acceptable frametimes without stutters.)

The software that comes with ADATA drives might not be as well built like Samsungs' but for the price the SP550 is a beast.

Spoiler? Sort of. They tend to match some of the more well known SSD speeds like Samsung and Micron ones for less. I had a 840 EVO and it disappointed me because of the price/performance ratio, so I returned it pretty quick. I think ADATA is trying to dump their stock now because even though SSD prices should have hiked up, some manufacturers lowered their SSD prices.

And TBH the only thing that matters for the majority of users is the 4k random write and read, which will make or break an SSD.

Reviews say the new blue ADATA drive they released earlier this year blows, compared to other offerings by companies.

 

[Ungari]

@puma99dk|
I understand this drive uses Micron chips.

 

[Disparia]

Everyone: "You probably want something very specific this year?"
Me: "Yes, a {make} {model} {version}!"
Everyone: "Here's cash".

So I got a Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC Pro and EdgeRouter PoE. It's like the EdgeRouter Lite, but with 2 more ports and 24v/48v passive PoE.

At the moment I'm using the AP with my existing gateway and wireless performance has noticeably improved. There's 7 people here with phones, tablets, etc, and it's working very well inside and 150+ feet outside. Next thing to do is read through the EdgeRouter guide, configure my forwarding, then replace my Trendnet gateway.

I also saw a powered by PoE Netgear GS108Tv2 in Amazon's scratch and dent section for $10, so I had to buy it. Seems to be working so it'll replace a very old but faithful GS108T.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

I'm torn between this and that AIO Water Cooler I linked previously. Both would look tremendous in my B/W build.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16835856084

What about the CRYORIG R1's?

So I got a Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC Pro and EdgeRouter PoE.

Excuse my ignorance, but am I understanding that you're able to power the AP using PoE? I'm using Frontier's router and we have to reboot it all the time. Wondering if this would be better?

 

[Disparia]

Excuse my ignorance, but am I understanding that you're able to power the AP using PoE? I'm using Frontier's router and we have to reboot it all the time. Wondering if this would be better?

Yup. The AP AC PRO comes with an PoE injector which I'm using now (still using the old router). After I install the new EdgeRouter, it will power the AP. Has a 50 watt budget which is more than adequate for 2 APs and 2 of those Netgear switches I showed earlier since they're around 6w each.

*The single-pack comes with an injector. The 5-pack doesn't come with any injectors.

 

[Ruru]

Ordered 16GB moar RAM and and an 240 AIO

 

[Ungari]

@BumbleBee That Cryorig is almost the same money as the Deepcool AIO.

 

[Ruru]

@BumbleBee That Cryorig is almost the same money as the Deepcool AIO.

I ordered an Deepcool, Maelstrom 240T..

 

[Ungari]

I ordered an Deepcool, Maelstrom 240T..

That one is $30 more expensive than the Deepcool I'm considering!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16835856084

 

[GreiverBlade]

That one is $30 more expensive than the Deepcool I'm considering!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16835856084

which is also 20$ more than the Triton i used (and still have, nonetheless ) both have report about leaking cracking and stuff ... which i never had (i guess i am just lucky.... or the other user are just unlucky ... dunno)
thought for a pure white build ... only the one you are eyeing on is ... kinda worth it

for a 240 that i paid 79$ i had no complaint ... i am semi happy for my h115i ... semi? well it's Corsair ... happy? well it was cheap and it's a 280, for 35$ can do worse ... the actual retail price is now 135chf/132$~ (which is correct for a 280 ... even if it's the standard price for a 240 nowadays ) well it was a black friday deal ...

 

[Ungari]

Also, I see that the Maelstrom was a previous SKU that has been superseded by the CAPTAIN, which appears to have a proprietary pump and a 4 slot fan splitter.
I wonder if the Maelstrom is now moribund?


EDIT:
Newegg just raised the price on the CAPTAIN!

 

[Ruru]

Dunno but it was under 70eur here in Finland, so at least it was cheap..!

Here's what I ordered, it's Finnish, but still you can see what I ordered and the prices

 

[Ungari]

I currently have a Corsair H80i that I paid $90 for, but that has gone up to $119 now.
What is going on?

 

[Ruru]

Aaaaand I just realized that I ordered 1x16GB, not 2x8GB, dammit. Well, I need to contact the shop's customer service..

I currently have a Corsair H80i that I paid $90 for, but that has gone up to $119 now.
What is going on?

My MB:s price has also rocketed it was 159eur (with a 256GB M.2 SSD, blackfriday..), now its 179eur..

 

[Ungari]

Now here is another example of Newegg raising the price in order to appear as to give a discount.
Previously, they posted a $99 price claiming to give a $32 discount, now they have a $132 price claiming to save $68!
I'm going to call them on this douchebaggery and demand a discount.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6J34R30054

 

[Caring1]

Now here is another example of Newegg raising the price in order to appear as to give a discount.
Previously, they posted a $99 price claiming to give a $32 discount, now they have a $132 price claiming to save $68!
I'm going to call them on this douchebaggery and demand a discount.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6J34R30054

They also do that prior to a new product coming out, so it appears you are getting a discounted product when they drop the price again

 

[Ruru]

Aaaand it's all right, 2x8GB Dominator Platinum 3000MHz & that AIO coming.

 

[Ungari]

They also do that prior to a new product coming out, so it appears you are getting a discounted product when they drop the price again

Just 2 weeks ago I called them on these shenanigans, and was able to get a reduced price plus free expedited shipping on that case I bought.
I'm going to call them again, and tell them the situation is an active thread on TPU.

 

[Ruru]

I bought a ghettoblaster

e: and my 1000th post!

 

[Ungari]

If Newegg gives me a problem with a discount I'll just go with this for my White/Black build:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...39&cm_re=1366_heatsink-_-35-186-039-_-Product

 

[dorsetknob]

I bought a ghettoblaster

must be small ghetto's in finland

 

[blacktruckryder]

Picked up a couple things the other day!