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Good point, but 2 x 4GB is about 5 times as expensive as 2 x 2GB for DDR2 laptop RAM
 
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Good point, but 2 x 4GB is about 5 times as expensive as 2 x 2GB for DDR2 laptop RAM
Worth it. Trust me. Get some.
$15 is not expensive.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/144880644557
Neither is $17.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/196004157278

Oops.. forgot.. DDR2... :banghead:
And you'd be right, 5x more expensive. Still worth it IMPO.
 
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Strangely 32 bit Windows 10 breaths quite well with 2GB of RAM, so I went for a 4GB Crucial kit ($10) and will stick with the 32 bit OS

I'm saving the saving for the Windows license (~$10) and maybe a small SSD; this machine was from a box in a room with rats
 

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Strangely 32 bit Windows 10 breaths quite well with 2GB of RAM, so I went for a 4GB Crucial kit ($10) and will stick with the 32 bit OS

I'm saving the saving for the Windows license (~$10) and maybe a small SSD; this machine was from a box in a room with rats
Then let us know when you buy it so we can talk about it here in the thread about buying new things. :)
 
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My bad, I thought this was 'your latest tech purchase'; I didn't know it had to be new.
 

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My bad, I thought this was 'your latest tech purchase'; I didn't know it had to be new.

did you buy all that ram and the SSD?
 
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I purchased the RAM and am thinking to use the saving on an SSD

Now that you made me look closer... who manufactured the memory? (it isn't Micron)
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Thanks to this conversation, I also went ahead and ordered an 8GB DDR3L stick for another laptop; this one runs Windows 11
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Is ceramic an option?
Organics/resin, metalic and semi metalic as the most common options for bikes ... found some compatible ceramic pads but not at any of the e-tailer i know, might order some from UK for next year

basically since i will use my bike in low temp condition, the main metalic pads problem of heating faster and transmiting it to the pistons and oil, is lessened, but for summer ceramic are indeed the best option for a e-MTB.
 

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Looks pretty feckin sweet!

Edit:

My base model Zotac looks so bad with the lights on.. that I just keep them off :D
 
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Out with the defective (Sapphire Nitro+ VaporX POS edition)

Shame it was a pos it's my favorite looking 7900XTX.

Interestingly Sapphire and Powercolor are the only two brands of gpus that have ever died on me out of at least 30 cards.


Your Red Devil looks sweet though.

Looks pretty feckin sweet!

Edit:

My base model Zotac looks so bad with the lights on.. that I just keep them off :D

Looks like a spaceship to me... Don't hate it, but I somewhat prefer the boring look of my gigabyte 4090 but did dig the FTW model cards we have.
 
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Looks pretty feckin sweet!

Edit:

My base model Zotac looks so bad with the lights on.. that I just keep them off :D

I normally turn off the RGB because it's under my desk (and the other PC has a solid side panel), but I might leave this one on. It's staring at me when I look down.

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Shame it was a pos it's my favorite looking 7900XTX.

Interestingly Sapphire and Powercolor are the only two brands of gpus that have ever died on me out of at least 30 cards.


Your Red Devil looks sweet though.



Looks like a spaceship to me... Don't hate it, but I somewhat prefer the boring look of my gigabyte 4090 but did dig the FTW model cards we have.

Yeah, I was really disappointed. I would have just got a replacement, but Amazon didn't have any in stock at the time and the only option was a refund.

I had problems with the card for a couple of weeks that I just figured were from using RDNA3 on Linux. I finally installed Windows for some more trouble shooting and it was a total nightmare with screen blackouts, driver resets, and reboots. Linux at least played games with it. :laugh:
 

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Looks like a spaceship to me...
Kinda like modern Nikes..

I have been relegated to Monarchs :(

Only because I refuse to buy NB.. for now..

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Out with the defective (Sapphire Nitro+ VaporX POS edition)

In with the new.



And until I boot up with a Windows ToGo USB stick and turn off the RGB, the red glow from under the desk.

Red Devil 7900XTX, Thats the same card I have.. Rock Solid, my only complaint is the hotspot temps are a little toasty.
I guess i could repaste it but im not THAT worried about it.

Left my RGB on.. its set to static RED but i have dimmed it down where its barely visable through the window.
 
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Red Devil 7900XTX, Thats the same card I have.. Rock Solid, my only complaint is the hotspot temps are a little toasty.
I guess i could repaste it but im not THAT worried about it.

Left my RGB on.. its set to static RED but i have dimmed it down where its barely visable through the window.

Happy so far, and I had a 6900 XT Red Devil that was perfect the entire time I had it.

The first batches of the RD XTX's did have an issue with the factory applied paste. I think there was an article here about it. This card has lower idle temps and a smaller delta between edge and hot spot than the Sapphire did.

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Got some stuff lately. For the old machine I got gifted a while back I bought a magnetic base and a PEI sheet. Removing glue from the old print surface was...an experience. The T-nuts also need replacing, but I don't know yet, how to disassemble the dual-Z axis, so I am putting that one off for now.

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I also got: infrared thermomether, measuring gauge and calipers, some spare parts: belts, extuder wheels, nozzles, electrical tape, bowden cables, etc...

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And while I am sorting the old machine I got gifted I bought SUNLU Terminator 3!! from Aliexpress for $137 (shipping and VAT included). I sorted the hardware and flashed latest firmware, but I haven't sorted the Cura profile and the extruder head starts printing outside the bed. :( [yes..I do have spools :), I am testing filament from a different brand as I am not happy with the one I have now]

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I also got one of the Thermpro indor thermometer/hydrometer. Some people swear by these things, some swear at these things, but I need to know the humidity in the room for the PLA. So....I am open to suggestions for indoor thermometers that don't break the bank and have some actual readings :)

Last week or so, I snatched a second hand MSI Gaming X RX5700 XT card, I will snap a pic later. GORGEOUS card! I am SO happy with it.

EDIT: I missed the watt meter, bacause I need to know how much electricity the printers are guzzling :p

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Just putting in a good word for Godeal24; just got a Windows 10 Pro license from them.

Good price, fast service and activation went smoothly.
 
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Just putting in a good word for Godeal24; just got a Windows 10 Pro license from them.

Good price, fast service and activation went smoothly.
I can never find them when I need them and always forget their name. Thanks for sharing ;)
 
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I never thought anything would rival the InWin Sr series but the 240MM RAD keeps my 5950X 3 C cooler than the 360 version of that cooler. Thermalright have really hit it out of the park with this one. It is how much metal the block has that makes it work so well. That is just a theory though. The price is really bewildering given the performance on offer. It would seem that Thermalright have supplanted Arctic in the Budget CPU cooling department. Once again thanks, honestly this feels as good as the 3300X (I think AMD CPU) or the Arctic AIO but the price makes you think you are taking advantage of someone.

Sooo tempted to pull the trigger. How's the pump noise with this thing? That's just about the only factor keeping me on air.
 
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Sooo tempted to pull the trigger. How's the pump noise with this thing? That's just about the only factor keeping me on air.
You will not hear it over the fans on the rad. Not that they are loud. I cannot stress how impressed I am with this. It is amazing that the block is made of Aluminum for how heavy it is. That seems to be the secret along with the rad being a little thicker than 27 mm. For the price it is academic. Installation is a breeze too with simple tools and intuitive process of install. I have to wait as I have expunged my entertainment budget to get the 360 version for my 7900X3D but it is in the cart. There are several different types from Thermalright so make sure you get the Aqua Elite. If you live in Canada and are looking for a 240mm cooler that can tame a 5950X (28 C idle) you should be impressed. Freeagent should do a review of this for Products that Came out of Left field to blow price performance out of the water.
 
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perfect, well i installed the SRAM chainring too, it's a 36T compared to the original and the oval 38T, funnily it solved a few issues (probably due to the slacking chain)
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waxing, imagine my surprise opening the box and seeing the small bottle first and going "heck? i order a 120ml and they send a 15ml???" and then realise that the 15ml was a freebie like the 6nm tool from BBB :laugh: ... the brand is "Squirt" and indeed that 15ml bottle is a "squirt" (or a "shrimp" ... ) even better, only 7.5ml was needed for the first application (and then just a few more ml to finish)... damn, wax for chains is awesome
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the GX Eagle was a 12 speed 126 links while the KMC Z8 was a 8 speed 116 links (lucky i have a chainbreaker? eh? )
so, side by side, "chainbreaking" at the right spot, fitting the missing link with the missing link tool i don't miss anymore...
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after spending 1hrs degreasing the cassette cleaning the rear derrailleur gears, degreasing the chain ("what??? removing factory grease/oil on a brand new chain??? you should never do that!!!", unless you plan on waxing it :laugh: ) and putting on a nifty neoprene Lizard Skins chainstay protector
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cleaning the rim and tyres during the drying time for the wax and then, running in circle in the garage for half an hour, first word: "WOW" ... chain is running buttery smooth, gear shifting without any noise and 36T instead of 38T is fine

works perfectly fine with my setup, tho :D

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also best 9.50chf spent, the MVP goes to :
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(edit: corrected the price :laugh: 15chf was the missing link tool )
i can finally run the chain to wax it without having to flip the bike upside down :D
 
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Cooling Noctua NH-U12 Black // Stock
Memory Corsair DDR4 3600 32gb //G.SKILL Trident Z Royal Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 3600
Video Card(s) ASUS RTX4070 OC// ASUS RTX 4060 OC
Storage Samsung 970 EVO NVMe 1Tb, Intel 665p Series M.2 2280 1TB // Samsung 1Tb SSD
Display(s) ASUS VP348QGL 34" Quad HD 3440 x 1440 // 55" LG 4K SK8000 Series
Case Seasonic SYNCRO Q7// Silverstone Granada GD05
Audio Device(s) Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 // HDMI to Samsung HW-R650 sound bar
Power Supply Seasonic SYNCRO 750 W // CORSAIR Vengeance 650M
Mouse G903 and a Master Mouse MM710/No mouse, MS game copntroller
Keyboard EVGA / Logitech K400
Software Windows 11 Pro // Windows 10 Pro
i was right ... >0.8
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perfect, well i installed the SRAM chainring too, it's a 36T compared to the original and the oval 38T, funnily it solved a few issues (probably due to the slacking chain)
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waxing, imagine my surprise opening the box and seeing the small bottle first and going "heck? i order a 120ml and they send a 15ml???" and then realise that the 15ml was a freebie like the 6nm tool from BBB :laugh: ... the brand is "Squirt" and indeed that 15ml bottle is a "squirt" (or a "shrimp" ... ) even better, only 7.5ml was needed for the first application (and then just a few more ml to finish)... damn, wax for chains is awesome
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the GX Eagle was a 12 speed 126 links while the KMC was a 8 speed 116 links (lucky i have a chainbreaker? eh? )
so, side by side, "chainbreaking" at the right spot, fitting the missing link with the missing link tool i don't miss anymore...
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after spending 1hrs degreasing the cassette cleaning the rear derrailleur gears, degreasing the chain ("what??? removing factory grease/oil on a brand new chain??? you should never do that!!!", unless you plan on waxing it :laugh: ) and putting on a nifty neoprene Lizard Skins chainstay protector
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cleaning the rim and tyres during the drying time for the wax and then, running in circle in the garage for half an hour, first word: "WOW" ... chain is running buttery smooth, gear shifting without any noise and 36T instead of 38T is fine

works perfectly fine with my setup, tho :D

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also best 15chf spent, the MVP goes to :
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i can finally run the chain to wax it without having to flip the bike upside down :D

It's all I use

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Motherboard MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk/HP SFF Q77 Express/uh?/uh?/Asus
Cooling Enermax ETS-T50 Axe aRGB /basic HP HSF /errr.../oh! liqui..wait, no:sizable vapor chamber/a nice one
Memory 64gb DDR4 3600/8gb DDR3 1600/2gbLPDDR3/8gbLPDDR5x/16gb(10 sys)LPDDR5 6400
Video Card(s) Hellhound Spectral White RX 7900 XTX 24gb/GT 730/Mali 450MP5/Adreno 740/Radeon 780M 6gb LPDDR5
Storage 250gb870EVO/500gb860EVO/2tbSandisk/NVMe2tb+1tb/4tbextreme V2/1TB Arion/500gb/8gb/256gb/4tb SN850X
Display(s) X58222 32" 2880x1620/32"FHDTV/273E3LHSB 27" 1920x1080/6.67"/AMOLED 2X panel FHD+120hz/7" FHD 120hz
Case Cougar Panzer Max/Elite 8300 SFF/None/Gorilla Glass Victus 2/front-stock back-JSAUX RGB transparent
Audio Device(s) Logi Z333/SB Audigy RX/HDMI/HDMI/Dolby Atmos/KZ x HBB PR2/Moondrop Chu II + TRN BT20S
Power Supply Chieftec Proton BDF-1000C /HP 240w/12v 1.5A/USAMS GAN PD 33w/USAMS GAN 100w
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
well, that's all i will use, after a test run ... the verdict is : "bloody awesome"
although wax last less longer than normal oil/grease, less messy, the chain, chainring, derailleur and cassette look pristine, a huge thumb up for that brand from me :D

also, i love the fact that, it is 100% biodegradable and solvent free. (the WD40 chain lub i had was ... well ... PTFE, urgh...)
 
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