What's your latest tech purchase?

[cst1992]

You finally connected the front USB panel?

Very smart, but no, that's not it.
Blame the 12-pin connector placement

 

[harm9963]

New SABRENT ROCKET 4.0 500GB .

 

[FireFox]

Have you checked what it is with GPU-Z?

TechPowerUp GPU-Z v2.61.0 Download

GPU-Z is a lightweight utility designed to give you all information about your video card and GPU.

www.techpowerup.com

I already checked and it is at x16 but i assume it still does just because i installed the SSD in the M.2_3

 

[Caring1]

Finally maxed out my motherboard's RAM!
Ordered and installed 2 8GB sticks today.
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PS there's a small difference between the second last and last pictures. Can anybody spot it?
No points for saying "I see two extra RAM modules" I mean other than that.

PPS My PC has gone all red white and blue now, I guess I am more American than I thought!

New PSU.

 

[cst1992]

New PSU.

Okay, now you're just guessing.
Earlier, the RAM was in slots #2 and #4(you can see the last module does not have space next to it for another one) whereas now the old RAM is shifted to #1 and #3(it's also swapped, but that's impossible to tell) and the new RAM has taken its place.
I tried to keep the location of the old RAM the same, but it turns out the Kingston RAM is thicker and the #1 slot module pushes against the CPU cooler fan.
Luckily, the G.Skill RAM was able to fit without touching the fan, but that's a point to keep in mind: check module thickness before ordering.

 

[heky]

Bought these a month ago. Paid 160€ for both P1`s and like 35€ for the G305 Lightspeed. Actually wanted to buy a new GPU (6800xt or 3080) this holiday season, but there is no way in hell i am supporting the scalpers and paying the ripoff prices. (Have my first child coming in May, so my priorities have changed)

 

[biffzinker]

I already checked and it is at x16 but i assume it still does just because i installed the SSD in the M.2_3

Tried to check your mobo specs, you still have a Z97 mobo listed. https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VII_HERO/specifications/
I'm guessing all of your Nvme SSDs are using the PCIe links off of the chipset over the DMI connection betweem the chipset to the processor.

 

[FireFox]

you still have a Z97 mobo listed

 

[cst1992]

Maximus VII Hero.
Do you have the XII Hero?

 

[FireFox]

Maximus VII Hero.
Do you have the XII Hero?

Yes i have it but i am not using it, i don't know why @biffzinker mentioned it.

Edit: My mistake.
I noticed that i wrote VII in my system Specs

 

[cst1992]

It's not; It's the same PSU(and will be - I have no intention of changing it).

 

[Valantar]

Yes i have it but i am not using it, i don't know why @biffzinker mentioned it.

Edit: My mistake.
I noticed that i wrote VII in my system Specs

I got very confused from the same thing According to the manual for the XII, neither of the m.2 slots share bandwidth with the first two x16 slots. m.2_3 shares bandwidth with x16_3, but that's an x4 electrical slot connected to the chipset, so you won't be putting a GPU there no matter what. But no, performance should not be affected whatsoever by what slot you put the SSD in - they are all x4 slots connected to the chipset, and should perform identically. Just make sure you're not also putting something in the x16_3 slot, as that will reduce the m.2_3 slot to x2 speeds and the x16_3 slot to x1. If nothing is installed in the x16_3 slot, m.2_3 is x4.

 

[FireFox]

I got very confused from the same thing According to the manual for the XII, neither of the m.2 slots share bandwidth with the first two x16 slots. m.2_3 shares bandwidth with x16_3, but that's an x4 electrical slot connected to the chipset, so you won't be putting a GPU there no matter what. But no, performance should not be affected whatsoever by what slot you put the SSD in - they are all x4 slots connected to the chipset, and should perform identically. Just make sure you're not also putting something in the x16_3 slot, as that will reduce the m.2_3 slot to x2 speeds and the x16_3 slot to x1. If nothing is installed in the x16_3 slot, m.2_3 is x4.

Thanks for the detailed explanation

One more thing what is the deal with the 970 Evo Plus been NVM Express 1.3 and the WD SN550 NVM Express 1.4

 

[Valantar]

Thanks for the detailed explanation

One more thing what is the deal with the 970 Evo Plus been NVM Express 1.3 and the WD SN550 NVM Express 1.4

It's just a newer version of the NVMe standard. Mostly tells you how new the controller is. 1.4 likely adds some new features etc. Nothing you likely need to think about whatsoever.

 

[Deleted member 178884]

Got my WH-1000XM4s today, managed to score them £240 new off Currys (with price match)

 

[trickson]

Got my WH-1000XM4s today, managed to score them £240 new off Currys (with price match)

How can anyone ware these?
I have always found it hard to ware headphones for any long period of time, My ears get hot red and irritated.
Not to mention what they doe to ear rings! Talk about OMG pain! Some will smash the posts into my flesh! I stopped using headphone 15 years ago! Not worth the pain nor the potential loss of a 3 thousand dollar earing, let alone 2 of them!

 

[FireFox]

How can anyone ware these?

I wear Gaming Headset for 7 hours straight sometimes it bothers me because i wear glasses but the kills in the game is worth the pain

 

[kapone32]

How can anyone ware these?
I have always found it hard to ware headphones for any long period of time, My ears get hot red and irritated.
Not to mention what they doe to ear rings! Talk about OMG pain! Some will smash the posts into my flesh! I stopped using headphone 15 years ago! Not worth the pain nor the potential loss of a 3 thousand dollar earing, let alone 2 of them!

You have not experienced a good headset. I can say that the Void Pro is a nice headset that is comfortable.

 

[80-watt Hamster]

How can anyone ware these?
I have always found it hard to ware headphones for any long period of time, My ears get hot red and irritated.
Not to mention what they doe to ear rings! Talk about OMG pain! Some will smash the posts into my flesh! I stopped using headphone 15 years ago! Not worth the pain nor the potential loss of a 3 thousand dollar earing, let alone 2 of them!

You have not experienced a good headset. I can say that the Void Pro is a nice headset that is comfortable.

It's not even about "good", but what fits your head. The odds are much better on a quality pair, of course. I, for example, have a hard time understanding why on-ear headphones even exist, since I can't wear any pair for more than an hour or so before my ears are begging for mercy. And the earrings trickson mentions make finding the right fit extra, um, tricky.

 

[kapone32]

It's not even about "good", but what fits your head. The odds are much better on a quality pair, of course. I, for example, have a hard time understanding why on-ear headphones even exist, since I can't wear any pair for more than an hour or so before my ears are begging for mercy. And the earrings trickson mentions make finding the right fit extra, um, tricky.

I have been there and know exactly what you mean. I bought a $40 unit on Amazon that was a wireless headset. They have 5 star ratings on Amazon but are sweat engines. The Void Pro is more tolerable as a headset but I would not go past 2 to 3 hours of Gaming or listening to music. They exist for people who have partners that may not want to experience Dolby Digital full on all the time. There is also an extremely high sense of immersion with a proper headset. Half of the VR experience is the headset that you use it with.

 

[trickson]

I wear Gaming Headset for 7 hours straight sometimes it bothers me because i wear glasses but the kills in the game is worth the pain

Yeah that is another thing that kills me,. Right up against my temples NOT even worth the pain and the headache OMG 4 hours of headphones 8 hours of pain F that.

 

[Sithaer]

How can anyone ware these?
I have always found it hard to ware headphones for any long period of time, My ears get hot red and irritated.
Not to mention what they doe to ear rings! Talk about OMG pain! Some will smash the posts into my flesh! I stopped using headphone 15 years ago! Not worth the pain nor the potential loss of a 3 thousand dollar earing, let alone 2 of them!

Opposite here, pretty much only using headsets for ~15 years now.
Never really had big issues with them, some were uncomfortable for a few weeks due to meh design but after that they were fine. 'after it adjusted my head that is'

Since 2017 or so I'm also wearing glasses along with a headset when sitting at the PC. 'my eyesight is terrible'

Granted I have to pick headsets more carefully now but it still does not bother me even after hours if I buy the right one.
Current HyperX Stinger was a bit uncomfortable when it was new but at the moment I can't even feel it on my head 'wearing it while typing this'.

Don't have earrings so thats a non issue.

I live in a family house and I do care about not bothering/annoying anyone 'wish others would feel the same about not bothering me..' with noise or anything so headset is the only way for me.
I have some potato speakers that I bought in 2016 and it was used for ~2 weeks when I had a guest staying here but it wasn't used since.

The only headsets I stay away from is those really big ones that covers most of the sides of my head and whatnot/those also get really hot over time. 'especially during summer+no air conditioning in my room'

 

[trickson]

Man you all really do not know a thing about good sound. You need to know I am an audiophile and well headphones IMHO do NOT qualify as audiophile quality.
I have sound that would blow you away and it really would make you think twice. I even paid for and Audiophile level system in my Truck NO it's not even STOCK! it is however a Alpine 5.1 surround sound system (even that sounds like a tin can compared to the sound system on the main gaming rig. n conclusion no set NOT one set of headphone could ever come close to being audiophile quality IMHO.

 

[Sithaer]

Man you all really do not know a thing about good sound. You need to know I am an audiophile and well headphones IMHO do NOT qualify as audiophile quality.
I have sound that would blow you away and it really would make you think twice. I even paid for and Audiophile level system in my Truck NO it's not even STOCK! it is however a Alpine 5.1 surround sound system (even that sounds like a tin can compared to the sound system on the main gaming rig. n conclusion no set NOT one set of headphone could ever come close to being audiophile quality IMHO.

Thats all fine and all but not everyone is like that or interested.
Also like I said in my case, try to do that in a family house unless you are one of those ppl who doesn't give a shet and blasts loud music and annoy everone around.

My hearing is very senstive and is the last good main sense I have, rather not fuck it up with loud stuff. 'I used to go to metal concerts when I was younger and that was also painful for me and messed up my hearing for days'
So yea no thanks.

 

[trickson]

Thats all fine and all but not everyone is like that or interested.
Also like I said in my case, try to do that in a family house unless you are one of those ppl who doesn't give a shet and blasts loud music and annoy everone around.

My hearing is very senstive and is the last good main sense I have, rather not fuck it up with loud stuff. 'I used to go to metal concerts when I was younger and that was also painful for me and messed up my hearing for days'
So yea no thanks.

So you think listening to an Audiophile setup ='s Blasting music and that?
Also if your ears are that sensitive then headphones are REALLY bad! For FUCK sake do you know what you are saying?
In fact the best sound comes from my setup at very low volume in fact I use volume setting at level 1 I wished it would go to .5 but nope.
You have it all wrong in every way my friend. I just wished I could actually show you. I would be happy to have you all over to listen but that is impossible.
Take it from me headphones and ear Buds are the WORST thing you can use to listen to ANYTHING the damage to the ear drum let alone the small hairs in the ear canal is irreparable. And you even admit you have bad hearing and you want to make it worse?