What's your latest tech purchase?

P4-630 · Jan 11, 2017

radrok said:
I'm also due for a CPU upgrade soon!

I see you are still on win 7 in your system specs, keep in mind that the latest tech does not support win7.
Whats wrong with your current CPU?

biffzinker · Jan 11, 2017

More pictures of the Phantek case.

Push button 3 speed fan controller under the lip on top of the case. Also you can switch between 10 different colors for the bottom LED stripe, and the power button up top.

P4-630 · Jan 11, 2017

GreiverBlade said:
Shinecon VR headset

Thats a bettered version of the google cardboard goggles?
What apps/games are working with this? From the google playstore?

I have a Samsung Gear VR and need to install apps/games from the Oculus Gear VR store.

radrok · Jan 11, 2017

P4-630 said:
I see you are still on win 7 in your system specs, keep in mind that the latest tech does not support win7.
Whats wrong with your current CPU?

Nothing at all, I've sold it because I got a good offer and I'd love to try the new AMD CPUs, if they are worth it.

I also need to update my specs, I upgraded with the free option from Microsoft to Win10

FireFox · Jan 11, 2017

biffzinker said:
More pictures of the Phantek case.

Mistakenly i read Pancake instead Phantek case

Old age is making me read the words incorrectly :cry:

biffzinker · Jan 11, 2017

Knoxx29 said:
Mistakenly i read Pancake instead Phantek case

Old age is making me read the words incorrectly

Not sure what relation pancake would have with a PC case.

So it turns out Amazon didn't just give me free shipping, originally order showed a subtraction of $20.xx for S&H they sent it out on the 9th via Fedex overnight from Erwin Texas at a cost to them of $30 to have it shipped, and delivered by the 10th. Might have something to do with the order being placed on the 3rd and they finally got it shipped?

GreiverBlade · Jan 12, 2017

P4-630 said:
Thats a bettered version of the google cardboard goggles?
What apps/games are working with this? From the google playstore?

I have a Samsung Gear VR and need to install apps/games from the Oculus Gear VR store.

it's indeed a glorified cardboard, sturdy but not pricey, quite comfy and very well built and it's by far the best of my 3 headset i bought, also even cheaper than cardboard where i live xD (no joke ... a GCB is between 15 and 25chf ... for cardboard .... the Shinecon i've paid 13$ for it, 15 with shipping and bundled with a neat bluetooth controller, though i also have a Moga Pocket Mini aside )

the other joke ... i find some Shinecon VR 1.0 model at my etailer under various branding (well Shinecon do OEM i guess) and at the hideous pricing of "above 35chf" ... :laugh:

mine is a 2.0 version

Gear VR ... for me it's like all Samsung ... a huge "NO GO!" (personnal reason involved

)

nearly anything cardboard or VR compatible is supported, i can even play PSP games in SBS mode with PPSSPP, my 2 previous phones lacked the Gyro thus i had some issues with head orientation mouselook .... now i finally got it nice and smooth (skyrim test with Trinus VR app and server + Leap Motion as control for fun :laugh:

)

previous pics with the Coolpad Modena 2 that preceded my Honor 5X

i could sit on my sofa and play with the headset and my XBone controller

the 1.0 and 2.0

worth nothing ... but i think i can use STEAM VR by using Riftcat app ... i need to test that when i will have the time :roll:

blobster21 · Jan 13, 2017

I just bought this Adaptec RAID 6805T controller from Ebay. ($99.- P&p included)

As the name suggests, it's a PCI-e 8x RAID controller which comes with 2 Internal SFF-8087 ports, in order to connect up to 8 SATA 6G drives in any of the following array levels : 0, 1, 1E, 5, 5EE, 6, 10, 50, 60 and JBOD

The controller has an onboard 512MB DDR2 cache memory, and comes equipped with a full-height metal braket , so that i can install it in my Coolermaster storm trooper ATX case.

If all goes well, i should be able to reuse one of my previous battery backup unit (BBU) from my formers twin adaptec 5805z, to prevent data cache loss in case of power failure.

I don't know if my existing SFF-8087 ribbon cables were designed to sustain 6G/s transfer rates, i only ever used them with raid adapters only capable of 3Gb/s transfer rates. Hopefully yes !

This RAID controller will be connected to this Icy box IB-543SK backplane i bought in the row:

the54thvoid · Jan 13, 2017

radrok said:
Swapped my PSU for a better one and pump setup cause one of my PMP-400s has stopped working.

Gonna get ready for dual 1080TI or Vega.

I'm also due for a CPU upgrade soon!

Where the hell you been?

I'll resurrect the same upgrade itch as you. But not dual 1080ti's.

Locksmith · Jan 13, 2017

Loving this ! setup with PC @ 2160p 60hz 444 12bit

Boatvan · Jan 13, 2017

A Power Edge R610 for crunching (purchased for $160 from my co-worker) . Currently 6GB of DDR3 and a Xeon X5550 @ 2.67 GHz. 6X 15K 72GB SAS drives. Bumping up the memory to 32 GB (memory for it is cheap) and adding another X5550 (also cheap). Ignore the piece of crap Amer 5 port that's on top. I may or may not have "rescued" that from the recycle pile at work

JunkBear · Jan 14, 2017

Full system 25$ Canadian. ASUS M4A785-M with Athlon X2 255. 2x2gigs ddr2-800. Raidmax RX-480. WD green 1tb 64m cache wd10ears.

Going to put a more reliable psu or just Buy à small htpc case with psu included. Upgrade to 8 gigs with Ram i already have and à blueray Reader.

radrok · Jan 15, 2017

Locksmith said:
Loving this ! setup with PC @ 2160p 60hz 444 12bit

Great TV, I have the same model and for single player the immersion is insane.

One tip though, don't leave the TV on with a static image for too much time, although this one has automatic standby mode that plays fireworks screen saver XD

Still need to figure out a way to watch twitch directly, sadly there isn't an app so I have to use PC.

the54thvoid said:
Where the hell you been?

I'll resurrect the same upgrade itch as you. But not dual 1080ti's.

Hey void!

been busy with so many things (changed job etc) but now I can finally spare some time for gaming and forum-ing!

I'll send you a PM to show you my next project!

jboydgolfer · Jan 15, 2017

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
off a farmer looking guy

Seems legit :laugh:

Just so happens that's how I buy my fish.

"fresh from the trunk of some shady guy 's car parked outback behind the Cosco "
I believe that's how Gorton's got started

BarbaricSoul · Jan 15, 2017

TheMailMan78 said:
I was hoping my picture would spawn more gun pics.

Here is another First gen SIG GSR 1911. Basically it was built for SIG but uses a top shelf brands smashed together by a smith so SIG could get into the 1911 rush a few years ago. Probably the best 1911 Ive ever owned and (knocks on wood) has NEVER jammed or FTF. Sadly you cannot buy this version anymore. Much like the SR-556TD I showed earlier.

Haven't bought anything recently, but this is my most recent gun purchase.

Blast to shoot, 30 rd mags, and more hitting power than the 357 mag.

My room mate just bought a Ruger AR 556 this week. Haven't had a chance to shoot it myself, yet.

AsRock · Jan 15, 2017

jboydgolfer said:
Seems legit
Just so happens that's how I buy my fish.
"fresh from the trunk of some shady guy 's car parked outback behind the Cosco "
I believe that's how Gorton's got started

He might be better of looking in the local bars

, but he should know this being from the UK. Then again witht he BS the UK government pulled some years ago ( Smoking ) a shit load of bars went out of business, funny they tried it here in PA USA only lasted 2 weeks.

FireFox · Jan 19, 2017

@dorsetknob

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · Jan 19, 2017

AsRock said:
He might be better of looking in the local bars , but he should know this being from the UK. Then again witht he BS the UK government pulled some years ago ( Smoking ) a shit load of bars went out of business, funny they tried it here in PA USA only lasted 2 weeks.

The ban on smoking in pubs nearly killed my coal man. He was only having a fag..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-18045612

AsRock · Jan 19, 2017

Sheesh, they probably banned tents now huh ?. and they wounder why riots happen, one day people are just going say enough is enough.

Well they closed a load of bars were i used to live due to it, it's the stupidest thing. The places that even had yards outside closed to.

They could not have tent here bars are typically a house converted to some degree with no space for any thing like that, dam your lucky if the place even has a window lmao.

P4-630 · Jan 19, 2017

Finally it arrived!....

FireFox · Jan 19, 2017

P4-630 said:
Finally it arrived!....

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An Alkaline Battery :mad:

they could give you a
Duracell one

Btw, nice Joystick :toast:

P4-630 · Jan 19, 2017

Knoxx29 said:
they could give you a
Duracell one

Yeah oh well, not a biggie, when these batteries are drained I'll have Duracell, I always buy Duracell 24pack batteries.
Need these batteries for all my wireless devices.

This controller is mainly for my Samsung Gear VR!

FireFox · Jan 19, 2017

P4-630 said:
Need these batteries for all my wireless devices.

I have forgotten the last time i used a wireless device. :rolleyes:

P4-630 · Jan 19, 2017

Knoxx29 said:
I have forgotten the last time i used a wireless device.

I have a wireless keyboard, mouse and now 2 controllers.
I do have the internet wired though!

P4-630 · Jan 19, 2017

Ordered a LogiLink Bluetooth 4.0 adapter so I can use the new steelseries controller with my desktop PC as well if I want to.
Just € 13,95 included shipping. :ohwell:

System Name	AlderLake
Processor	Intel i7 12700K P-Cores @ 5Ghz
Motherboard	Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master
Cooling	Noctua NH-U12A 2 fans + Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme + 5 case fans
Memory	32GB DDR5 Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 6000MT/s CL36
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Mouse	Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Laser wireless
Keyboard	RAPOO E9270P Black 5GHz wireless
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Power Supply	EVGA 850 BQ
Mouse	Logitech G502 Hero
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Motherboard	Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master
Cooling	Noctua NH-U12A 2 fans + Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme + 5 case fans
Memory	32GB DDR5 Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 6000MT/s CL36
Video Card(s)	MSI RTX 2070 Super Gaming X Trio
Storage	Samsung 980 Pro 1TB + 970 Evo 500GB + 850 Pro 512GB + 860 Evo 1TB x2
Display(s)	23.8" Dell S2417DG 165Hz G-Sync 1440p
Case	Be quiet! Silent Base 600 - Window
Audio Device(s)	Panasonic SA-PMX94 / Realtek onboard + B&O speaker system / Harman Kardon Go + Play / Logitech G533
Power Supply	Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 750W
Mouse	Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Laser wireless
Keyboard	RAPOO E9270P Black 5GHz wireless
Software	Windows 11
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Motherboard	z370 MSI Godlike Gaming
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Keyboard	Corsair
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Processor	Intel i7 10700K
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Display(s)	Asus ROG PG278QR 2560x1440 144Hz (Overclocked 165Hz )/ Samsung
Case	Corsair Obsidian 1000D
Audio Device(s)	I prefer Gaming-Headset
Power Supply	Enermax MaxTytan 1250W 80+ Titanium
Mouse	Logitech G502 spectrum
Keyboard	Virtuis Advanced Gaming Keyboard ( Batboard )
Software	Windows 10 Enterprise/Windows 10 Pro/Windows 11 Pro
Benchmark Scores	My PC runs FiFA

What's your latest tech purchase?

P4-630

biffzinker

P4-630

radrok

FireFox

The Power Of Intel

biffzinker

GreiverBlade

blobster21

the54thvoid

Super Intoxicated Moderator

Locksmith

Boatvan

JunkBear

radrok

jboydgolfer

BarbaricSoul

AsRock

TPU addict

FireFox

The Power Of Intel

CAPSLOCKSTUCK

Spaced Out Lunar Tick

AsRock

TPU addict

P4-630

FireFox

The Power Of Intel

P4-630

FireFox

The Power Of Intel

P4-630

P4-630

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Motherboard	MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk/HP SFF Q77 Express/uh?/uh?/Asus
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Mouse	Speedlink Sovos Vertical-Asus ROG Spatha-Logi Ergo M575/Xiaomi XMRM-006/touch/touch
Keyboard	Endorfy Thock 75%/Lofree Edge/none/touch/virtual
VR HMD	Medion Erazer
Software	Win10 64/Win8.1 64/Android TV 8.1/Android 14/Win11 64
Benchmark Scores	bench...mark? i do leave mark on bench sometime, to remember which one is the most comfortable. :o

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Motherboard	MSI MAG Mortar B650 (wifi)
Cooling	be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4
Memory	32GB Kingston Fury
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Storage	Seagate FireCuda 530 M.2 1TB / Samsumg 960 Pro M.2 512Gb
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Case	Asus Prime AP201
Audio Device(s)	On Board
Power Supply	be quiet! Pure POwer M12 850w Gold (ATX3.0)
Software	W10

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Cooling	Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420
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Mouse	Logitech G502
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Storage	WD 3200AAKS
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Case	Aerocool Qx-2000
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Keyboard	Logitech Wave MK550 combo (K350)
Software	Win_7_Pro-French
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Mouse	Logitech G502 spectrum
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Power Supply	Corsair RM850x (2021)
Mouse	Logitech G502
Keyboard	Logitech Orion Spectrum G910
VR HMD	Oculus Quest 2
Software	Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
Benchmark Scores	https://www.3dmark.com/spy/34962882

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Processor	Xeon w 3520
Motherboard	DFI Lanparty
Cooling	Big tower thing
Memory	6 gb Ballistix Tracer
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Case	a plank of wood
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Power Supply	Corsair
Mouse	cheap
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