What's your latest tech purchase?

Ruru · Jan 20, 2024

Need to try GT Sport as I borrowed that from my uncle. I mean, if I have a PS4, I need to have a GT title for it?

If I like it, I may buy my own copy from ebay etc

INSTG8R · Jan 20, 2024

Chloefile said:
Need to try GT Sport as I borrowed that from my uncle. I mean, if I have a PS4, I need to have a GT title for it?

If I like it, I may buy my own copy from ebay etc

And here's me with a PS4 and on my 3rd Xbox/PC wheel....Derp!
:roll:

Ruru · Jan 20, 2024

INSTG8R said:
And here's me with a PS4 and on my 3rd Xbox/PC wheel....Derp!

I still use the good ol' Driving Force GT sometimes on PC

...yeah it still works with Win11

edit: typo

AUTOEXEC.BAT · Jan 20, 2024

As you guys know i like to go to recycling shops. So most of my " new" parts come from there i think

Always wanted one, never bought one because i didn't want to pay much for it

Now found one, and paid 1,50 euro for it...

First google search showed me thats still available to buy.

https://www.onlinekabelshop.nl/scart-naar-hdmi-converter.html

So i saved 23.95 euro :roll:

Beginner Macro Device · Jan 20, 2024

MSDOS Retro said:
As you guys know i like to go to recycling shops. So most of my " new" parts come from there i think

Always wanted one, never bought one because i didn't want to pay much for it

Now found one, and paid 1,50 euro for it...

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First google search showed me thats still available to buy.

https://www.onlinekabelshop.nl/scart-naar-hdmi-converter.html

So i saved 23.95 euro

I don't know why but this converter shares the same vibe with this:

gurusmi · Jan 20, 2024

Beginner Micro Device said:
I don't know why but this converter shares the same vibe with this:

You get a lot og that articles at the german Online-Shop: https://etel-tuning.eu/

Ruru · Jan 20, 2024

Beginner Micro Device said:
I don't know why but this converter shares the same vibe with this:
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Wait, WUT? HDMI to a high-voltage plug? Now I've seen everything.

lexluthermiester · Jan 20, 2024

Chloefile said:
Bought some useful stuff from interwebz buddy for 20EUR incl postage

edit: typo

That's a nice deal! The thermal pads alone are worth the 20Euro. Everything else is bonus-round!

Ruru · Jan 20, 2024

lexluthermiester said:
That's a nice deal! The thermal pads alone are worth the 20Euro. Everything else is bonus-round!

Yeah, the dude who sold me those, gives me good deals for a bundle like that from time to time

P4-630 · Jan 20, 2024

Chloefile said:
Wait, WUT? HDMI to a high-voltage plug? Now I've seen everything.

HDMI to a waterhose..

Ruru · Jan 20, 2024

P4-630 said:
HDMI to a waterhose..

Ah, "gardena". Thought that it's that high-voltage 400V EU plug first (like ovens use etc), but for a waterhose? Does that fill up a watercooled rig's reservoir or does it output liquid smooth picture?

Beginner Macro Device · Jan 20, 2024

Chloefile said:
Ah, "gardena". Thought that it's that high-voltage 400V EU plug first (like ovens use etc), but for a waterhose? Does that fill up a watercooled rig's reservoir or does it output liquid smooth picture?

It does allow touching the grass whilst gaming.

Mac the Geek · Jan 20, 2024

Chloefile said:
Ah, "gardena". Thought that it's that high-voltage 400V EU plug first (like ovens use etc), but for a waterhose? Does that fill up a watercooled rig's reservoir or does it output liquid smooth picture?

It powers an 8K waterfall display...

FreedomEclipse · Jan 20, 2024

Replacement buds for cycling. P20i's are better however, but they do have a 10mm driver compared to this 8mm

Count von Schwalbe · Jan 20, 2024

FreedomEclipse said:
Replacement buds for cycling. P20i's are better however, but they do have a 10mm driver compared to this 8mm

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I have those. Satisfying but bulky. Depends what you like, really.

FreedomEclipse · Jan 20, 2024

Count von Schwalbe said:
I have those. Satisfying but bulky. Depends what you like, really.

Cant be bulkier than these...

which are the outgoing pair. The over the clips get a bit uncomfortable after a while especially when im wearing glasses.

Yraggul666 · Jan 20, 2024

Chloefile said:
Well, what could I say?

-tried my uncle's MX510 back in 2004/2005, liked it, felt like it was made for my teen-hand
-bought a MX518 in 2005
-it had issues in 2006, RMA'd it, didn't got a new as its manufacturing was stopped; got refund as cash
-ff few years, bought a G400
-had problems, refunded it, got a G400s in return
-used it for 7½ years
-saw a MX518 remake for 20EUR, bought that
-got now an OG MX518 once again

I'll refurb that OG MX518 and I'll use it with my laptop. And now almost a 33yo dude, that design of MX500 (the OG mouse of that design) still feels perfect for my hand. The closer thumb button is for reloading a gun, the further is for throwing a grenade, at least in FPS games even this day.

edit: the almost-10yr-old G400s still works like new, its on my 2nd PC. Just its surface has seen better days but otherwise works hella fine.

Hey thanks for the reply and info, sweet stuff!
That surface tho looks sick to me, i would keep those indentations if at all possible, looks like it went through an intergalactic war, what's the story behind those???

Deleted member 237269 · Jan 20, 2024

Had a pair of Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 (280€~) and broke one while running

Learned my lesson.

So i got myself this for 18€

And in my banana belt this DAP Hiby R3 II (220€~)

FreedomEclipse · Jan 20, 2024

Phil_Frenchy said:
Had a pair of Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 (280€~) and broke one while running Learned my lesson.

So i got myself this for 18€
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And in my banana belt this DAP Hiby R3 II (220€~)
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I will never spend that much on a pair of TWS buds which are small enough to go missing or fall out of my ear and end up in a in a drain or crushed by a car/stepped on.

Battery wise. After a few years use you'll probably throw them away anyway if the manufacturer refuses to refurb them for you.

P20i's = £16
Life A1's = £26

-- Not audiophile standards or quality by any means. But i've been LOVING the P20i's, they are really really balanced and natural sounding with really good crisp highs.

With a lot of headphones. When a drummer starts smashing his rides, high hats, crashes and other cymbals. With budget or cheap headphones it can often turn into an outright mess. But with the P20i's there is no such problem. crashes, high hats have amazing clarity and separation. Like you know when the drummer is smashing different sized cymbals and other shit.

FOR NOW - I think the A1's are still overpriced even if they are already discounted from £50. They dont sound anywhere near as good as the P20i's but they are better than the Mpows which had virtually little to no high end at all. maybe they just need time to wear in and shake loose a little.

Deleted member 229121 · Jan 21, 2024

Upgraded Windows from Home to Pro on the laptop and ordered 1x16GB 3200MHz for it too.
Didn't really need the latter, but it was cheap as hell so I couldn't resist.

theouto · Jan 21, 2024

80 Ohms Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO's.
My first time with hifi audio, and man, I've been doing it wrong for so long, music sounds so much better now, specially older music, with the nice and fun stereo on offer

Deleted member 229121 · Jan 21, 2024

^ The bass on the 80 Ohm 770 is absolutely nuts (in a good way), enjoy

It's not required, but an amp will bring a bit more out of them too.

Deleted member 237269 · Jan 21, 2024

Double-Click said:
Upgraded Windows from Home to Pro on the laptop and ordered 1x16GB 3200MHz for it too.
Didn't really need the latter, but it was cheap as hell so I couldn't resist.

No 32Go ?

Bought in October a Corsair Vengeance SODIMM 32Go (2x16Go) DDR4 3200MHz C22 and Crucial P5 Plus 1To for an upgrade MSI Laptop (2070 Super) i handed over to my mother. Overkill for her usage but this will bother me otherwise... And Arctic MX-6 + putty Upsiren U6 Pro.

theouto said:
80 Ohms Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO's.
My first time with hifi audio, and man, I've been doing it wrong for so long, music sounds so much better now, specially older music, with the nice and fun stereo on offer

Congrats ! I rocked this exact model for 3-4 years. You want to switch these pads for leather asap, it’s easier to clean. Dekoni audio do some good stuff. For the case, Geekria brand or equivalent. Lot of options on Amazon. The official one from Beyerdynamic is stupid expensive for what it is.

Deleted member 229121 · Jan 21, 2024

Phil_Frenchy said:
No 32Go ? Bought in October a 2×16Go and a Crucial SSD for an upgrade MSI Laptop (2070 Super) i handed over to my mother. Overkill for her usage but this will bother me otherwise... And Arctic MX-6 + putty Upsiren U6 Pro.

(88€ RAM / 65€ SSD)
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Congrats ! I rocked this exact model for 3-4 years. You want to switch these pads for leather asap, it’s easier to clean. Dekoni audio do some good stuff. For the case, Geekria brand or equivalent. Lot of options on Amazon. The official one from Beyerdynamic is stupid expensive for what it is.

All good there's DDR4 soldered onto the board

I'd rather 2x accessible DIMM slots but it's still the same speed, dual channel etc.

Noci · Jan 21, 2024

For my son, he is experimenting with epoxy and needed a compressor/airpump for his small pressure vessel.
Don't know yet if it will work, but will give it a try.
If it does not work out, I still have a nice pump to inflate my bycicle tyres

System Name	4K-gaming
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Motherboard	Asus ROG Crosshair VII Hero
Cooling	Arctic Freezer 50, GPU with custom loop
Memory	32GB Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3200
Video Card(s)	Asus GeForce RTX 3080 TUF OC 10GB
Storage	256+240+128+480+2x1TB SSDs + 3TB HDDs
Display(s)	27" 4K120 IPS + 32" 4K60 IPS + 24" 1080p144
Case	Corsair 4000D Airflow White
Audio Device(s)	Corsair HS35
Power Supply	EVGA Supernova G2 750W
Mouse	Logitech MX518 + Asus TUF P1 mousepad
Keyboard	Roccat Vulcan 121 AIMO
VR HMD	Oculus Rift CV1
Software	Windows 11 Pro
Benchmark Scores	It runs Crysis

System Name	Hellbox 5.1(same case new guts)
Processor	Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Motherboard	MSI X570S MAG Torpedo Max
Cooling	TT Kandalf L.C.S.(Water/Air)EK Velocity CPU Block/Noctua EK Quantum DDC Pump/Res
Memory	2x16GB Gskill Trident Neo Z 3600 CL16
Video Card(s)	Powercolor Hellhound 7900XTX
Storage	970 Evo Plus 500GB 2xSamsung 850 Evo 500GB RAID 0 1TB WD Blue Corsair MP600 Core 2TB
Display(s)	Alienware QD-OLED 34” 3440x1440 144hz 10Bit VESA HDR 400
Case	TT Kandalf L.C.S.
Audio Device(s)	Soundblaster ZX/Logitech Z906 5.1
Power Supply	Seasonic TX~’850 Platinum
Mouse	G502 Hero
Keyboard	G19s
VR HMD	Oculus Quest 3
Software	Win 11 Pro x64

System Name	4K-gaming
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Motherboard	Asus ROG Crosshair VII Hero
Cooling	Arctic Freezer 50, GPU with custom loop
Memory	32GB Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3200
Video Card(s)	Asus GeForce RTX 3080 TUF OC 10GB
Storage	256+240+128+480+2x1TB SSDs + 3TB HDDs
Display(s)	27" 4K120 IPS + 32" 4K60 IPS + 24" 1080p144
Case	Corsair 4000D Airflow White
Audio Device(s)	Corsair HS35
Power Supply	EVGA Supernova G2 750W
Mouse	Logitech MX518 + Asus TUF P1 mousepad
Keyboard	Roccat Vulcan 121 AIMO
VR HMD	Oculus Rift CV1
Software	Windows 11 Pro
Benchmark Scores	It runs Crysis

System Name	DLSS / YOLO-PC
Processor	i5-12400F / 10600KF
Motherboard	Gigabyte B760M DS3H / Z490 Vision D
Cooling	Laminar RM1 / Gammaxx 400
Memory	32 GB DDR4-3200 / 16 GB DDR4-3333
Video Card(s)	RX 6700 XT / R9 380 2 GB
Storage	A couple SSDs, m.2 NVMe included / 240 GB CX1 + 1 TB WD HDD
Display(s)	Compit HA2704 / MSi G2712
Case	Matrexx 55 / Junkyard special
Audio Device(s)	Want loud, use headphones. Want quiet, use satellites.
Power Supply	Thermaltake 1000 W / Corsair CX650M / DQ550ST [backup]
Mouse	Don't disturb, cheese eating in progress...
Keyboard	Makes some noise. Probably onto something.
VR HMD	I live in real reality and don't need a virtual one.
Software	Windows 10 and 11

System Name	Naboo (2019)
Processor	AMD 3800x
Motherboard	Gigabyte Aorus Master V1 (X470)
Cooling	individual EKWB/Heatkiller loop
Memory	4*8 GB 3600 Corsair Vengeance
Video Card(s)	Sapphire Pulse 5700XT
Storage	SSD 1TB PCIe 4.0x4, 2 TB PCIe 3.0
Display(s)	2*WQHD
Case	Lian Li O11 Rog
Audio Device(s)	Hifiman, Topping DAC/KHV
Power Supply	Seasonic 850W Gold
Mouse	Logitech MX2, Logitech MX Ergo Trackball
Keyboard	Cherry Stream Wireless, Logitech MX Keys
Software	Linux Mint "Vera" Cinnamon

What's your latest tech purchase?

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

INSTG8R

Vanguard Beta Tester

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

AUTOEXEC.BAT

Beginner Macro Device

gurusmi

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

lexluthermiester

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

P4-630

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

Beginner Macro Device

Mac the Geek

FreedomEclipse

~Technological Technocrat~

Count von Schwalbe

FreedomEclipse

~Technological Technocrat~

Yraggul666

Deleted member 237269

Guest

FreedomEclipse

~Technological Technocrat~

Deleted member 229121

Guest

theouto

Deleted member 229121

Guest

Deleted member 237269

Guest

Deleted member 229121

Guest

Noci

System Name	AlderLake
Processor	Intel i7 12700K P-Cores @ 5Ghz
Motherboard	Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master
Cooling	Noctua NH-U12A 2 fans + Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme + 5 case fans
Memory	32GB DDR5 Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 6000MT/s CL36
Video Card(s)	MSI RTX 2070 Super Gaming X Trio
Storage	Samsung 980 Pro 1TB + 970 Evo 500GB + 850 Pro 512GB + 860 Evo 1TB x2
Display(s)	23.8" Dell S2417DG 165Hz G-Sync 1440p
Case	Be quiet! Silent Base 600 - Window
Audio Device(s)	Panasonic SA-PMX94 / Realtek onboard + B&O speaker system / Harman Kardon Go + Play / Logitech G533
Power Supply	Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 750W
Mouse	Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Laser wireless
Keyboard	RAPOO E9270P Black 5GHz wireless
Software	Windows 11
Benchmark Scores	Cinebench R23 (Single Core) 1936 @ stock Cinebench R23 (Multi Core) 23006 @ stock

System Name	DarnGosh Edition
Processor	AMD 7800X3D
Motherboard	MSI X670E GAMING PLUS
Cooling	Thermalright AM5 Contact Frame + Phantom Spirit 120SE
Memory	G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO DDR5 6000 CL32-38-38-96
Video Card(s)	Asus Dual Radeon™ RX 6700 XT OC Edition
Storage	WD SN770 1TB (Boot)\| 2x 2TB WD SN770 (Gaming)\| 2x 2TB Crucial BX500\| 2x 3TB Toshiba DT01ACA300
Display(s)	LG GP850-B
Case	Corsair 760T (White) {1xCorsair ML120 Pro\|5xML140 Pro}
Audio Device(s)	Yamaha RX-V573\|Speakers: JBL Control One\|Auna 300-CN\|Wharfedale Diamond SW150
Power Supply	Seasonic Focus GX-850 80+ GOLD
Mouse	Logitech G502 X
Keyboard	Duckyshine Dead LED(s) III
Software	Windows 11 Home
Benchmark Scores	ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ

System Name	Work Computer \| Unfinished Computer
Processor	Core i7-6700 \| Ryzen 5 5600X
Motherboard	Dell Q170 \| Gigabyte Aorus Elite Wi-Fi
Cooling	A fan? \| Truly Custom Loop
Memory	4x4GB Crucial 2133 C17 \| 4x8GB Corsair Vengeance RGB 3600 C26
Video Card(s)	Dell Radeon R7 450 \| RTX 2080 Ti FE
Storage	Crucial BX500 2TB \| TBD
Display(s)	3x LG QHD 32" GSM5B96 \| TBD
Case	Dell \| Heavily Modified Phanteks P400
Power Supply	Dell TFX Non-standard \| EVGA BQ 650W
Mouse	Monster No-Name $7 Gaming Mouse\| TBD

System Name	HELL->o!
Processor	Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Motherboard	MSI MEG X570S Ace Max
Cooling	BeQuiet! Pure Loop 2 FX 280
Memory	2x16GB G.Skill RipjawsV 3600CL14 [14-14-14-34]@1.456V
Video Card(s)	6800 XT Red Devil
Storage	4x M.2; 3x Sata SSD
Display(s)	MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD & MSI MP251
Case	BeQuiet! Dark Base PRO 901
Audio Device(s)	JBL 4305p & JBL 4329p \| EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Power Supply	Seasonic Prime TX-1000
Mouse	ReDragon M711 FPS
Keyboard	ReDragon Broadsword
Software	Win10 Pro 64
Benchmark Scores	Nope

System Name	Gungnir
Processor	Ryzen 5 7600X
Motherboard	ASUS TUF B650M-PLUS WIFI
Cooling	Thermalright Peerless Assasin 120 SE Black
Memory	2x16GB DDR5 CL36 5600MHz
Video Card(s)	XFX RX 6800XT Merc 319
Storage	1TB WD SN770 \| 2TB WD Blue SATA III SSD
Display(s)	1440p 165Hz VA
Case	Lian Li Lancool 215
Audio Device(s)	Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80Ohm
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80 Plus Gold
Mouse	Logitech G Pro Wireless
Keyboard	Keychron V6
VR HMD	The bane of my existence (Oculus Quest 2)

System Name	The Dark side of the room
Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Motherboard	MSI MEG X570 Unify
Cooling	Custom loop watercooling (Bykski CPU-XPR-POM-M-V2, Alphacool Eisblock GPX, Freezemod PU-PWM5B18W)
Memory	GSkill Ripjaws V DDR4 3600 CL16 (4 x 16GB)
Video Card(s)	XFX Speedster QICK 319 Radeon RX 6700 XT
Storage	1 x Kingston KC3000 1024GB (boot drive) + 2 x Kingston NV2 2TB (games & storage)
Display(s)	LG 34WP65C Ultrawide 3440x1440 @ 160Hz freesync premium
Case	Thermaltake Core P90 TG (slightly modded)
Audio Device(s)	onboard Realtek® ALC1220 with Logitech Z906
Power Supply	MSI MAG A850GF 80 Plus Gold
Mouse	Generic
Keyboard	Sharkoon Skiller SGK60 (with brown Kalih switches)
Software	Windows 11 pro
Benchmark Scores	It's a form of exhibitionism...;-), but fun in a way But showing off is triggering.............