The TPU UK Clubhouse

[kurosagi01]

Is that common requirement now in Central London? Needing a stab proof vest? I mean I knew its dangerous at but I didn't think it would come to needing that.

 

[the54thvoid]

Is that common requirement now in Central London? Needing a stab proof vest? I mean I knew its dangerous at but I didn't think it would come to needing that.

Like the majority of UK shootings, most (not all) stabbings tend to happen in specific circles. The media isn't technically allowed to say why because it can affect jury proceedings in any subsequent court case. In other words, much of it is gang on gang.

 

[Tatty_Two]

Pro rata based on annual violent crime rate per 1000 of the population, London (29.1) is a safer place to be than other city's like Birmingham, obviously there is more crime in London because of its much bigger population and geographic expanse but it appears in terms of risk you are more likely to get "done" in Brum (41.5), Manchester (42.3) etc.

 

[AusWolf]

Has any of you had any experience with Revolut?

I'm trying to sell some stuff on Facebook Marketplace. A certain individual claims that he's sent me the money, but the only thing I've got is an email from revolutplc@gmail.com with the topic >>>Revolut Alart Confirmation Payment<<<. The email says I have to reply with the tracking number, and then I'll get the money. I don't trust it.

 

[the54thvoid]

Wouldn't touch that with a barge pole, mate.

 

[AusWolf]

Wouldn't touch that with a barge pole, mate.

Good advice.

I messaged the individual that I wrote an email to Revolut's customer services to ask for confirmation whether the email I got is legit or not. He was very eager that I mark the item pending, and text him when I'm going to the post office. Not so much now.

Edit: Besides, Revolut's web page says it's a Ltd. Then why did the email come from revolutplc@gmail.com?

Edit 2: I've already reported the account for scam, but I just remembered that I have a fake 550 Ti that I could have sent this person for a similar story:

Too late now.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Has any of you had any experience with Revolut?

I'm trying to sell some stuff on Facebook Marketplace. A certain individual claims that he's sent me the money, but the only thing I've got is an email from revolutplc@gmail.com with the topic >>>Revolut Alart Confirmation Payment<<<. The email says I have to reply with the tracking number, and then I'll get the money. I don't trust it.

Wouldn't touch that with a barge pole, mate.

This. Walk away. PayPal or nothing is my policy online.

 

[kurosagi01]

Like the majority of UK shootings, most (not all) stabbings tend to happen in specific circles. The media isn't technically allowed to say why because it can affect jury proceedings in any subsequent court case. In other words, much of it is gang on gang.

Pro rata based on annual violent crime rate per 1000 of the population, London (29.1) is a safer place to be than other city's like Birmingham, obviously there is more crime in London because of its much bigger population and geographic expanse but it appears in terms of risk you are more likely to get "done" in Brum (41.5), Manchester (42.3) etc.

Ah I see, to be honest I felt safer in central Birmingham than I do in any part of London, with the exception of attending Excel arena for Comiccon.

Has any of you had any experience with Revolut?

I'm trying to sell some stuff on Facebook Marketplace. A certain individual claims that he's sent me the money, but the only thing I've got is an email from revolutplc@gmail.com with the topic >>>Revolut Alart Confirmation Payment<<<. The email says I have to reply with the tracking number, and then I'll get the money. I don't trust it.

Paypal or cash in hand face to face in a crowded area like outside a supermarket car park or shopping centre is my go to generally when it comes to facebook market.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Paypal or cash in hand face to face in a crowded area like outside a supermarket car park or shopping centre is my go to generally when it comes to facebook market.

Good way of doing things. Solid advice.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Paypal or cash in hand face to face in a crowded area like outside a supermarket car park or shopping centre is my go to generally when it comes to facebook market.

Also if the trade is an item of particular high value like a laptop or mobile phone. Have a friend or two go with you just in case the guy who offered to pay cash also decides he wants the laptop and whatever you have on you for free.

People still get mugged in super public places these days. its not much of a deterrent when 99% of people will just pull their mobile phone out and start filming tiktoks when something happens.

 

[dorsetknob]

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall set for BBC Radio 4​

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall set for BBC Radio 4

The cult classic video game series will be brought to life in an adaptation starring Andonis Anthony and Will Poulter

www.bbc.co.uk

Oh and Please No complaints about the quality of the Graphics

 

[Space Lynx]

Anyone in the Exeter/Tiverton/Torquay region of England? If so can you shoot me a PM as I have a question about the area.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

PSA: If you ever feel slightly enticed by an Asus cashback scheme. DONT

They wont pay out -- hoping that you'd forget about it until you chase them up in which case they will give you the run around and try to fob you off by denying responsibility and telling you to contact a different CS team responsible for the scheme but not actually giving you any contact details of who to contact.

All of a sudden - £85 appears in my bank account almost 5 months after my purchase when they originally said it would take 20 days to process the cashback. -- your cashback isnt guaranteed despite your cashback being approved by them.

Its great I got the money, but i shouldnt have had to work for it.

 

[the54thvoid]

I've never trusted cashback. You know they'll pull teeth.

 

[AusWolf]

PSA: If you ever feel slightly enticed by an Asus cashback scheme. DONT

They wont pay out -- hoping that you'd forget about it until you chase them up in which case they will give you the run around and try to fob you off by denying responsibility and telling you to contact a different CS team responsible for the scheme but not actually giving you any contact details of who to contact.

All of a sudden - £85 appears in my bank account almost 5 months after my purchase when they originally said it would take 20 days to process the cashback. -- your cashback isnt guaranteed despite your cashback being approved by them.

Its great I got the money, but i shouldnt have had to work for it.

I've never even heard about the Asus cashback, thank heavens!

I've never trusted cashback. You know they'll pull teeth.

Agreed.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I've never trusted cashback. You know they'll pull teeth.

One should never trust cashback offers/rebates. If we all pretend they don't exist, we'll all be better for it.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Random question.

if you could buy a 9900k. But for the same money you could get a B660 and a 5600X. What would you go for?

Im aware that the 5600X is faster buy some 30% but the 9900k just slots in.

 

[Space Lynx]

Random question.

if you could buy a 9900k. But for the same money you could get a B660 and a 5600X. What would you go for?

Im aware that the 5600X is faster buy some 30% but the 9900k just slots in.

I'd get the 5600x and B660 if price is the same.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I'd get the 5600x and B660 if price is the same.

For reference. I was looking at this Combo on Scan -- not particularly an high end enthusiast setup but im probably getting too old for that shit anyway.

 

[Space Lynx]

For reference. I was looking at this Combo on Scan -- not particularly an high end enthusiast setup but im probably getting too old for that shit anyway.

heh, that's funny, I just built my niece that exact same combo except we went with the non-x 5600.

I can tell you the MSI BIOS has been rock solid for us, just make sure the ram is QVL. enable xmp and away you go.

its a great rig, mouse movements feel extra smooth for some reason, even more so than my 7700x rig for some reason. maybe because I am populating all 4 dimm slots (which I have never done before until now)... no idea.

edit: your 8700k is still very capable though, not really sure an upgrade is worth it? how much fps would you gain at 1440p? i don't think it would be much, but i don't know

 

[FreedomEclipse]

edit: your 8700k is still very capable though, not really sure an upgrade is worth it? how much fps would you gain at 1440p? i don't think it would be much, but i don't know

*8600k - but yes, i get your point. Ive been mulling about it for a while.

Id be gaining around 40+ fps in Battlefield so it will be a decent upgrade. but its still old tech at the end of the day.

::EDIT::

I just feel that this 8600k is bottlenecking this 6700XT.

 

[Space Lynx]

*8600k - but yes, i get your point. Ive been mulling about it for a while.

Id be gaining around 40+ fps in Battlefield so it will be a decent upgrade. but its still old tech at the end of the day.

::EDIT::

I just feel that this 8600k is bottlenecking this 6700XT.

I think you should wait for the new intel parts, the i5-13400f is right around the corner... cheap mobo and re-use same ddr4 ram. will prob get you more gains for not much more out of pocket.

 

[AusWolf]

Random question.

if you could buy a 9900k. But for the same money you could get a B660 and a 5600X. What would you go for?

Im aware that the 5600X is faster buy some 30% but the 9900k just slots in.

That depends on (1) what do you use the PC for? If gaming, the 5600X is probably better, but probably not by much. (2) Are you in the mood of swapping out your motherboard? If not, go with the 9900K.

Also, going for the 5600X would open a route of upgradeability for you - that is, you could enjoy it for a while, and later swap it with a 5800X3D, or a 5950X depending on your needs. The 9900K is the end of the line.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

That depends on (1) what do you use the PC for? If gaming, the 5600X is probably better, but probably not by much. (2) Are you in the mood of swapping out your motherboard? If not, go with the 9900K.

Also, going for the 5600X would open a route of upgradeability for you - that is, you could enjoy it for a while, and later swap it with a 5800X3D, or a 5950X depending on your needs. The 9900K is the end of the line.

I think for the most part,

Im pretty much done chasing the top tech gravy train as i dont really game a whole lot. 5600X ticks a lot of boxes. It offers a decent moderate out of the box performance bump without breaking the bank and the power is stilI there if I decide to load up a game. I can also still use the same old ram and cooler to cut costs even further. my DRP4 should be boosting the 5600X pretty hard without me even tweaking it right out of the box.

There is a i5 12400 bundle but it costs a bit more but i dont have the 1700 mounting kit so that would be another added cost. I know that the i5 has newer things like the PCi-E 5.0 thing but all my SSDs are as old as old greg.


My current 8600k setup can be sold to recoup some of the costs and the 5600X should run cooler and is more power efficient. I was looking at the 5800XD but those are out of my budget and despite word on the street saying 5600XD's were supposed to be out earlier in the year. They never turned up.

Maybe my setup is just fine. Maybe im just being pedantic or a little OCD thinking that my 6700XT is being held back my the current configuration.

 

[AusWolf]

I think for the most part,

Im pretty much done chasing the top tech gravy train as i dont really game a whole lot. 5600X ticks a lot of boxes. It offers a decent moderate out of the box performance bump without breaking the bank and the power is stilI there if I decide to load up a game. I can also still use the same old ram and cooler to cut costs even further. my DRP4 should be boosting pretty hard without me even tweaking it right out of the box.

There is a i5 12400 bundle but it costs a bit more but i dont have the 1700 mounting kit so that would another added expense. I know that the i5 has newer things like the PCi-E 5.0 thing.


My current 8600k setup can be sold to recoup some of the costs and the 5600X should run cooler and is more power efficient. I was looking at the 5800XD but those are out of my budge and despite word on the street saying 5600XD's were supposed to be out earlier in the year. They never turned up.

Maybe my setup is just fine. Maybe im just being pedantic or a little OCD thinking that my 6700XT is being held back my the current configuration.

You can see that by loading up a game, disabling V-sync and all FPS limiters, and see where your GPU usage is. If it's 100%, it's not being held back.

I'm not suggesting to buy a 5800X3D now - but if you go for the 5600X combo, you will have the option to upgrade later.