What's your latest tech purchase?

[Ruru]

Sorry for the crappy pic, my main phone is on the charger but I got a numpad as this G410 has its -> key broken so I got a solution.

 

[Deleted member 24505]

just bought this pretty cheap. I7 4790k, MSI Z87I Gaming AC, 2x8gb hyperX savage ddr3 2400, in a silverstone ITX case. i think it will make a nice second rig. what do you guys think?
I did check ebay prices, and the chip still goes for a pretty good price, so does the ram.

 

[Valantar]

just bought this pretty cheap. I7 4790k, MSI Z87I Gaming AC, 2x8gb hyperX savage ddr3 2400, in a silverstone ITX case. i think it will make a nice second rig. what do you guys think?
I did check ebay prices, and the chip still goes for a pretty good price, so does the ram.
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Should be an excellent secondary system, and perfectly capable of handling most workloads still. If the price was good, I would definitely keep it and make use of it.



I've got my Meshlicious build fully operational, and I really can't recommend this case enough. It's fantastic. Even for an overcomplicated water loop with QDCs between all components and an EK flow indicator repurposed as a micro reservoir, building was relatively simple, and noise and thermals are amazing*. With my current desktop use, I wouldn't be able to tell if the system was on or not if I came into the room, and CPU temps are in the mid 40s (Tctl) and mid-to-high 30s (CCD1 Tdie) with a relatively weak CPU block (Nouvolo Aquanaut) with the DDC pump at 1200rpm and one of two radiator fans running.

*havent really stress tested it yet.

I'll probably get the camera out and post something in the sexy closeup shot thread sometime soon.

The only downside is that my DP cable has a slightly too long connector and my old, tired monitor doesn't support its native resolution over HDMI, so ...

A fix for that is coming in the mail though, in the form of a couple of ADT-link DP 1.4 panel mount extensions.

 

[iBruceypoo]

Should be an excellent secondary system, and perfectly capable of handling most workloads still. If the price was good, I would definitely keep it and make use of it.



I've got my Meshlicious build fully operational, and I really can't recommend this case enough. It's fantastic. Even for an overcomplicated water loop with QDCs between all components and an EK flow indicator repurposed as a micro reservoir, building was relatively simple, and noise and thermals are amazing*. With my current desktop use, I wouldn't be able to tell if the system was on or not if I came into the room, and CPU temps are in the mid 40s (Tctl) and mid-to-high 30s (CCD1 Tdie) with a relatively weak CPU block (Nouvolo Aquanaut) with the DDC pump at 1200rpm and one of two radiator fans running.

*havent really stress tested it yet.

I'll probably get the camera out and post something in the sexy closeup shot thread sometime soon.

The only downside is that my DP cable has a slightly too long connector and my old, tired monitor doesn't support its native resolution over HDMI, so ...

A fix for that is coming in the mail though, in the form of a couple of ADT-link DP 1.4 panel mount extensions.

You've got QDCs living within that beautiful black thermally perforated and oh so breathable monolith?

Pictchas we want pictchas!

 

[Chomiq]

Finally arrived today:

And nearly an hour later:

Nice break from a GMK set with a cherry profile, sounds is a more bassier for alpha's but some keys sound the same. Also, finally have matching keycaps for media controls above numpad.

 

[r.h.p]

Sorry for the crappy pic, my main phone is on the charger but I got a numpad as this G410 has its -> key broken so I got a solution.

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good idea , whats the drink in the corner ? beer i hope lol

Finally arrived today:
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And nearly an hour later:
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Nice break from a GMK set with a cherry profile, sounds is a more bassier for alpha's but some keys sound the same. Also, finally have matching keycaps for media controls above numpad.

hey thats a pretty slick keyboard

 

[iBruceypoo]

good idea , whats the drink in the corner ? beer i hope lol

You call that a beer? That's not a beer!

Now this is a BEER!

 

[r.h.p]

You call that a beer? That's not a beer!

Now this is a BEER!

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are you loving those oil cans again

 

[iBruceypoo]

are you loving those oil cans again

They go down smoooth, but they gotta be REALLY COLD! Freezer Cold!

Only got a case of (12) for some DDR4 b-die overclocking today. Only $2 each - good price at Publix Supermarket

Also gots 20 breaded hot and spicy wings Franks RedHot sauce and Mr. Yoshida sauce for dipping. It's an Overclocking Party!

GF and the baby are at Grandparents all day long...

"Party of one - your table is ready"

 

[r.h.p]

were is publix supermarket ? geez u would love VB if you love fosters

I only got a case of (12) for some DDR4 b-die overclocking today. Only $2 each - good price at Publix Supermarket

Also gots 20 breaded hot and spicy wings Franks RedHot sauce and Mr. Yoshida sauce for dipping. It's an Overclocking Party!

GF and the baby are at Grandparents all day long...

"Party of one - your table is ready"

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ok i worked it out now ,, you installed some new ram while smashing oilcans of fosters and scoffing wings ...lol that franks hot sauce is the bomb , while the kids are at the GP's hehe

 

[iBruceypoo]

were is publix supermarket ? geez u would love VB if you love fosters

Publix is all over the southeast USA, Florida mostly.

I'm not a great beer aficionado that's obvious - Fosters Blue is way down on the list of quality beers.

Something I discovered when I had no money in college. It works.

were is publix supermarket ? geez u would love VB if you love fosters



ok i worked it out now ,, you installed some new ram while smashing oilcans of fosters and scoffing wings ...lol that franks hot sauce is the bomb , while the kids are at the GP's hehe

Frank's is the Bomb!

That's my magical pathway to successful overclocking methodology! lol

6000Mhz here I come.

 

[r.h.p]

Publix is all over the southeast USA, Florida mostly.

I'm not a great beer aficionado that's obvious - Fosters Blue is way down on the list of quality beers.

Something I discovered when I had no money in college. It works.


Franks is Da Bomb!

That's the magic overclocking formula!

oh cool , maybe you can visit elon and grimes in boca chica texas starship starbase im sure they would love a few fosters lol

 

[Valantar]

Publix is all over the southeast USA, Florida mostly.

I'm not a great beer aficionado that's obvious - Fosters Blue is way down on the list of quality beers.

Something I discovered when I had no money in college. It works.


Frank's is the Bomb!

That's my magical pathway to successful overclocking methodology! lol

6000Mhz here I come.

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Hmm, so do you put it on the heatspreaders or underneath them?

 

[tabascosauz]

L5 arrived. This case is goddamn small.

I have this (actually really nice) projector bag that fits the HT5 (5.3L) nicely, and while the L5 (4.6L) is smaller it is also more "square" than the HT5, so I was worried it wouldn't fit. Seems like it does. Although I'm not sure it needs it - I got the projector bag for the HT5 because that case is made of acrylic, not aluminium.

The HTPC goes in the projector bag, which in turn goes in my Fjällräven Ovik 20 day bag, with space left for my laptop, keyboard, MX Master, and Xbox controller. It looks like the L5 frees up space to fit the MX Master and Xbox controller in the projector bag instead.

 

[iBruceypoo]

L5 arrived. This case is goddamn small.

I have this (actually really nice) projector bag that fits the HT5 (5.3L) nicely, and while the L5 (4.6L) is smaller it is also more "square" than the HT5, so I was worried it wouldn't fit. Seems like it does. Although I'm not sure it needs it - I got the projector bag for the HT5 because that case is made of acrylic, not aluminium.

The HTPC goes in the projector bag, which in turn goes in my Fjällräven Ovik 20 day bag, with space left for my laptop, keyboard, MX Master, and Xbox controller. It looks like the L5 frees up space to fit the MX Master and Xbox controller in the projector bag instead.

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I wish my gear was user-cool like that. My stuff is So Generic Newegg - Amazon no imagination for my hardware.

When you see what other enthusiasts are doing - the grass is always greener.

It's that contrast, we all want something different than we have, something we have not thought of yet!

@lexluthermiester Only (2) fan clips arrive with the NH-P1, so no PUSH-PULL available out of the box...

 

[dorsetknob]

Just picked up a Acer Aspire 7730 in Mint Condition apart from a missing "6 " key.
Price well lets just say i ain't saying but it was a steal >>>> it was F*****g cheap

 

[jallenlabs]

Logitech g502 Hero. Pretty gamery, but it tracks so nice. The scroll wheel sux tho.
Coming from Corsair mice.

 

[tabascosauz]

All buttoned up

When you see what other enthusiasts are doing - the grass is always greener.

It's that contrast, we all want something different than we have, something we have not thought of yet!

Often times I'm envious of your gear too, I wish I could just fill this room with identical IDÅSEN desks so I'd just have infinite desk space to run testbenches but sadly it is not to be

But I probably won't be moving from the L5 for a long while, it's the very case I originally wanted for my APU. I got the HT5 as a stopgap because the L5 was out of production at the time, the HT5 is an arguably prettier case but it's not my style (as is probably obvious from the Cerberus ). I'll be reusing the HT5 for my mum's build - all the parts are already in there except for the CPU (waiting for my 5600G first before I offload my 4650G) and L12S replacement from Noctua.

I learned a few things from building in the HT5 that I've used to make it a bit tidier and prettier for her

 

[iBruceypoo]

All buttoned up

Often times I'm envious of your gear too, I wish I could just fill this room with identical IDÅSEN desks so I'd just have infinite desk space to run testbenches but sadly it is not to be

But I probably won't be moving from the L5 for a long while, it's the very case I originally wanted for my APU. I got the HT5 as a stopgap because the L5 was out of production at the time, the HT5 is an arguably prettier case but it's not my style (as is probably obvious from the Cerberus ). I'll be reusing the HT5 for my mum's build - all the parts are already in there except for the CPU (waiting for my 5600G first before I offload my 4650G) and L12S replacement from Noctua.

I learned a few things from building in the HT5 that I've used to make it a bit tidier and prettier for her

Your new SFF build is So Sexy tech brother and overflowing with purpose and determination!

I see a small business high-gain possibility.

 

[dorsetknob]

Give us photographic images to drool over.

drool away................ Just looking at upgrades for it

 

[Valantar]

All buttoned up

Often times I'm envious of your gear too, I wish I could just fill this room with identical IDÅSEN desks so I'd just have infinite desk space to run testbenches but sadly it is not to be

But I probably won't be moving from the L5 for a long while, it's the very case I originally wanted for my APU. I got the HT5 as a stopgap because the L5 was out of production at the time, the HT5 is an arguably prettier case but it's not my style (as is probably obvious from the Cerberus ). I'll be reusing the HT5 for my mum's build - all the parts are already in there except for the CPU (waiting for my 5600G first before I offload my 4650G) and L12S replacement from Noctua.

I learned a few things from building in the HT5 that I've used to make it a bit tidier and prettier for her

Looks great - the L5 is one of the best looking cases around IMO. If I wasn't very power brick averse I'd want one myself. Speaking of that power brick though, do you need 240W? If not, those (likely GaN?) FSP bricks that were in a TPU news post recently might be of interest in order to shrink the kit a bit. They were impressively small for their power output. The highest output was 180W IIRC, but that should be more than sufficient for an OC'd 5600G.

 

[Mussels]

Halfway a repost: thanks to someone on the forums i figured out that asus/AMD have two sets of PBO settings on the mobos, and the second set dont work -.-

Temps are now waaaaay better with PBO dialed in - this is 24 hours of mining and gaming, so this has the 3090 adding to the heat and still reaching 5.05GHz (at this point, every watt raises temps significantly)

 

[lexluthermiester]

just bought this pretty cheap. I7 4790k, MSI Z87I Gaming AC, 2x8gb hyperX savage ddr3 2400, in a silverstone ITX case. i think it will make a nice second rig. what do you guys think?
I did check ebay prices, and the chip still goes for a pretty good price, so does the ram.
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Needs to be cleaned something fearce, but yeah nice bit of kit there. How much?

 

[tabascosauz]

Looks great - the L5 is one of the best looking cases around IMO. If I wasn't very power brick averse I'd want one myself. Speaking of that power brick though, do you need 240W? If not, those (likely GaN?) FSP bricks that were in a TPU news post recently might be of interest in order to shrink the kit a bit. They were impressively small for their power output. The highest output was 180W IIRC, but that should be more than sufficient for an OC'd 5600G.

Defs don't actually need 240W and I'm sure the FSP brick would be more efficient too being GaN

but I hate the C5 connector on the FSP brick. I have a ton of C13 leads lying around, so I can move my HTPC upstairs or downstairs at will disconnecting only the power cord from the brick. I don't have any spare C5 leads that I can just leave plugged in at each location;. I've kinda hidden my power bar upstairs behind the TV such that it's a pain to unplug/replug the lead every time. That, and I appreciate the thick gauge cord on the Dell brick, as well as the signature LED indicator ring and the rounded case, which is especially nice as I like to wrap the excess length around the brick like I've done. A little hard to do it cleanly with a conventional rectangular brick.

As for size, it's no problem fitting the big brick into my bag. I do have a long history with Dell, I guess you could call me a Dell fanboy

 

[Caring1]

drool away................ Just looking at upgrades for it

64bit Windows to start with lol.