What's your latest tech purchase?

[Ibizadr]

Is the lag issue just from personal experience or is it common?
I use my v1708 controller over an ASUS BT400 dongle, and I haven't noticed any lag compared to wired mode.

For me with a tp link ub500 the controller enter in some weird mode too, so I think it's a common problem

 

[sam_86314]

Ended up returning the LED headlights I got because the brights didn't fit. Ordering these instead which look to be closer in size to the old halogens.

Fingers crossed these all work...

Also learned to buy them separately and not as part of a bundle. This way I can just return what doesn't fit.

 

[Space Lynx]

Personally I think lazy people deserve a car but people going at the speed limit on the left lane definitely not. Especially people who had license for decades and have no clue what the purpose of it. If you're one of those people with your pampered Toyota get the fuck off my lane.

not me, but nice job assuming and inferring with no previous evidence or basis? or context of situation? if there is ice on the road, or a bridge coming up with ice possible, I will be slowing down, and you can eat ****

god forbid we utilize nuance before accusing something these days.

 

[Ahhzz]

Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse

Shop G502 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Mouse. Features POWERPLAY wireless charging compatibility, HERO 25k sensor, LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting, PVC free, & more

www.logitechg.com

Picked this up to replace my existing Wired 502, first wireless mouse I've bought for gaming in years. A lot of years LOL. Works just the same, altho I did have issues getting the new "G-Hub" software running properly. Connection to their server is erratic as crap, and they're pulling the same BS as HP : "Here download this 50Mb file, which will then "smart connect" and only download what you need (>150 Mb) from our servers! Which you can't get any other way!"... stupid software.

Anyway. Works great, and definitely a huge improvement in connectivity over the older wireless I've used in the past, even the relatively new wireless on my office desk.

It does feel a little lighter than my wired, even tho I don't actually have any weights installed on the wired and the wireless has a battery. Weighing the two shows the wireless, loaded with 8g of weights, is 3g heavier than my wired, but I do have those "back loaded". Old method here, required you to flip the base off, which was only held in place by a single magnet. The new method adds a circular "hatch" where the wireless dongle is stored, as well as the 8g weights if desired, so maybe it's just because I've got it centered back there.


Nice toy, I'm enjoying it, after I got the software loaded and the dpi scales set where I like.

 

[Mussels]

Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse

Shop G502 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Mouse. Features POWERPLAY wireless charging compatibility, HERO 25k sensor, LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting, PVC free, & more

www.logitechg.com

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Picked this up to replace my existing Wired 502, first wireless mouse I've bought for gaming in years. A lot of years LOL. Works just the same, altho I did have issues getting the new "G-Hub" software running properly. Connection to their server is erratic as crap, and they're pulling the same BS as HP : "Here download this 50Mb file, which will then "smart connect" and only download what you need (>150 Mb) from our servers! Which you can't get any other way!"... stupid software.

Anyway. Works great, and definitely a huge improvement in connectivity over the older wireless I've used in the past, even the relatively new wireless on my office desk.

It does feel a little lighter than my wired, even tho I don't actually have any weights installed on the wired and the wireless has a battery. Weighing the two shows the wireless, loaded with 8g of weights, is 3g heavier than my wired, but I do have those "back loaded". Old method here, required you to flip the base off, which was only held in place by a single magnet. The new method adds a circular "hatch" where the wireless dongle is stored, as well as the 8g weights if desired, so maybe it's just because I've got it centered back there.
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Nice toy, I'm enjoying it, after I got the software loaded and the dpi scales set where I like.

The lack of drag from the cord is what you're feeling

 

[khemist]

Considering going wireless myself, i've no real need to as my Rival 310 is still going strong but i would like to try it.What would be a similar shaped alternative?.

 

[oxrufiioxo]

Not the fastest but should handle games just fine.....

 

[Space Lynx]

Not the fastest but should handle games just fine.....

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the fastest is the sn850 and i have read mixed things on it, reliability wise long term.

samsung reliability long term nvme is safe as can be though, so i mean you made the right decision imo

 

[oxrufiioxo]

the fastest is the sn850 and i have read mixed things on it, reliability wise long term.

samsung reliability long term nvme is safe as can be though, so i mean you made the right decision imo

I have 4 (2 1tb, 2 2tb) of these, the 3 I've had for a while now have been good to me without any speed degradation over time..... Was Just joking about the speed thing the top 5-10 drives would be pretty damn hard to tell apart as a game drive.

I thought about picking up an SN850 just to mix it up but this was cheaper.

 

[Mussels]

the fastest is the sn850 and i have read mixed things on it, reliability wise long term.

samsung reliability long term nvme is safe as can be though, so i mean you made the right decision imo

For the older samsungs that was true, the 980 and 980 pro dropped in lifespan drastically vs previous gen


This post was a mess and the edit history is a lie

980PRO is basically a speed boosted 970 EVO, the 970 PRO had double the lifespan

 

[oxrufiioxo]

For the older samsungs that was true, the 980 and 980 pro dropped in lifespan drastically vs previous gen


This post was a mess and the edit history is a lie

980PRO is basically a speed boosted 970 EVO, the 970 PRO had double the lifespan

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I have some 840s and 850s still going strong I'll replace them with better drives long before that's an issue.

 

[Space Lynx]

For the older samsungs that was true, the 980 and 980 pro dropped in lifespan drastically vs previous gen


This post was a mess and the edit history is a lie

980PRO is basically a speed boosted 970 EVO, the 970 PRO had double the lifespan

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I didn't mean "estimated" lifetime of tbw. I meant the actual production facilities, quality of nand controller, quality control in general at the factories. I just see Samsung as being the top player in the space of ram, gpu ram, and storage devices. It's like like my toyota corolla, its not the most fun to drive, or the fastest, but it was 100% built in Japan, and I know for a fact I am getting the best quality in the world because of that.

 

[oxrufiioxo]

I didn't mean "estimated" lifetime of tbw. I meant the actual production facilities, quality of nand controller, quality control in general at the factories. I just see Samsung as being the top player in the space of ram, gpu ram, and storage devices. It's like like my toyota corolla, its not the most fun to drive, or the fastest, but it was 100% built in Japan, and I know for a fact I am getting the best quality in the world because of that.

Pretty sure your Corolla was built in Mississippi.... Unless you imported it yourself....

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Space Lynx]

Pretty sure your Corolla was built in Mississippi.... Unless you imported it yourself....

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

nope. window sticker says built "final assembly point" in Aicho Japan. most are built in Mississippi though you are correct.

they had 5 corollas to pick from, 3 were from the MS plant and the other 2 Japan. I picked one of the Japan ones

all corolla hybrids are still made in Japan, and sometimes they ship over some non-hybrid corollas with those hybrid shipments.

here is the window sticker:

like I said before, I am taking her to 500k miles she is going to be good to me, best quality in the world.

 

[tabascosauz]

Coming from years of exclusively darker-coloured boards, the SOYA is a bit hard to accommodate colourway-wise; decided to throw a darker set on there for giggles, and was surprised at how...different it is. Looks like I just can't get away from good ol' Dolch no matter how hard I try.

 

[oxrufiioxo]

Coming from years of exclusively darker-coloured boards, the SOYA is a bit hard to accommodate colourway-wise; decided to throw a darker set on there for giggles, and was surprised at how...different it is. Looks like I just can't get away from good ol' Dolch no matter how hard I try.

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I'm still confused as to why you didn't just get this..... It suits you so well....

Belle Delphine X Ghost Edition K1 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard - Kitty Pink

The keyboard of your dreams is now here with Belle Delphine! Get the ultimate kitty pink keyboard to bring out your ideal aesthetic to the game. K1 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard: ♡ Ultra-Slim Design: With a sleek, ultra-thin body, the K1 is as cute as it is comfortable. ♡ Low Profile Switches...

ghostkeyboards.com

 

[INSTG8R]

Coming from years of exclusively darker-coloured boards, the SOYA is a bit hard to accommodate colourway-wise; decided to throw a darker set on there for giggles, and was surprised at how...different it is. Looks like I just can't get away from good ol' Dolch no matter how hard I try.

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That totally reminds me of a C64 I like it!

 

[WhitetailAni]

Apple Studio Display 17" M7649

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And an Apple Pro Mouse M5769

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That almost finishes my Power Mac G4 set - I have an Apple Pro Keyboard M7803 already and a Power Mac G4, but I have the PCI graphics version and that doesn't have ADC. So an Apple PowerDVI adapter A1006 will be needed later.

 

[sam_86314]

Another year, another part of my setup dies. This time my beloved Logitech MX Master has become unusable after nearly eight years.

Absolutely loved this mouse, so this was kind of sad. Basically, the gesture button is now stuck and the rubber above it is perishing. Also upon opening it to try and fix it, I saw that the battery was extremely swollen.

Still, almost eight years is a pretty good run for a computer peripheral, so I've replaced it...

...with another MX Master. Went with the third-gen because I could get it from a local store.

A second-gen would've been cheaper and quicker to get used to, but I'd have to wait over a week for Amazon's two-day shipping. I'd rather not be without a good mouse for that long.

The scroll wheel is interesting and the side button placement will take some getting used to, but it feels about the same in the hand; maybe a bit lighter.

Here's to another eight years.

 

[Arctucas]

Been waiting over a year to get this, was not going to pay scalper price.

 

[R-T-B]

nope but i will be making sure to get any salt from under it as often as possible. oil and transmission fluid changes are not hard. if you are that lazy you don't deserve to own a car.

*raises hand meekly*

I uber.

 

[TomasK]

I too just bought a Samsung SSD! It's not the 980 Pro but it should handle games just fine as well...
My 1Gb/s internet connection was actually saturating my PNY CS2130's write speed once it ran out of the few dozen GB it had as "SLC cache" when downloading games! I'm not paying 23€/month for my internet to be downloading games @ 80MB/s!
I had hoped that that can not happen with NVMe drives! But I guess QLC is QLC...
Already tested the write speed of the 970 EVO Plus by moving my games library onto it from the PNY drive and the lowest transfer speed I saw was 800MB/s after the first about 50 Gigs which went several times faster, likely throttling due to heat? Or the write speed just is so low after exhausting the SLC cache? Anyway, I don't care, it's faster than the 125MB/s transfer speed of my internet connection, that's what matters.

 

[RJARRRPCGP]

125 MB/s is like a 7K HDD from a while ago, but you were lucky to get that in the beginning regions of the HDD, especially when not majorly fragged.

 

[TomasK]

125 MB/s is like a 7K HDD from a while ago, but you were lucky to get that in the beginning regions of the HDD, especially when not majorly fragged.

Yep, middle ages. And you won't learn that about the drive even from reviews, unless they do a "full-drive-fill write test" (like TPU does )

 

[Aquinus]

Another year, another part of my setup dies. This time my beloved Logitech MX Master has become unusable after nearly eight years.

Absolutely loved this mouse, so this was kind of sad. Basically, the gesture button is now stuck and the rubber above it is perishing. Also upon opening it to try and fix it, I saw that the battery was extremely swollen.

Still, almost eight years is a pretty good run for a computer peripheral, so I've replaced it...

...with another MX Master. Went with the third-gen because I could get it from a local store.

A second-gen would've been cheaper and quicker to get used to, but I'd have to wait over a week for Amazon's two-day shipping. I'd rather not be without a good mouse for that long.

The scroll wheel is interesting and the side button placement will take some getting used to, but it feels about the same in the hand; maybe a bit lighter.

Here's to another eight years.

I love my MX Master 3. It's a great mouse. I have no regrets.