What's your latest tech purchase?

FoulOnWhite · Oct 9, 2024

TheLostSwede said:
I never understood why they stopped making those.

They are pretty good and still work fine, though at some point i will have to look at the amp plate for any leaking or bulging caps as it is pretty old now. I would not be happy if the amp had a problem, though i do have a couple of new TDA7293 as i believe that is what these use.

It certainly has some oomph

GerKNG · Oct 9, 2024

Dell Inspiron 13th gen i3 with a 120Hz IPS display. Just curing it from its infection with Windows 11 Home.

Shou Miko · Oct 9, 2024

TheLostSwede said:
I never understood why they stopped making those.

Could it be one of the certificate needed for the audio certification because not a lot of newer things uses like THX anymore and it's owned by Razer today so maybe they do not sell certificates for it anymore?

TheLostSwede · Oct 9, 2024

Shou Miko said:
Could it be one of the certificate needed for the audio certification because not a lot of newer things uses like THX anymore and it's owned by Razer today so maybe they do not sell certificates for it anymore?

THX isn't a certification as such though, it's just an audio quality "standard" so easy to change the model numer and remove the THX logo.

Frick · Oct 9, 2024

Anbernic RG35XX Plus. A bit on the small side, but it's pretty nice. Bonus points for naming the game!

SSGBryan · Oct 9, 2024

Another product from Aliexpress arrived today.

The Pado BF Mini ($29.87, including shipping). This will be my go-to gaming case going forward, it is a lot better than I thought it would be.

lexluthermiester · Oct 9, 2024

Frick said:
Anbernic RG35XX Plus. A bit on the small side, but it's pretty nice. Bonus points for naming the game!

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That is a good bit if kit!

TheLostSwede said:
I never understood why they stopped making those.

They didn't sell well despite being excellent.

Ruru · Oct 10, 2024

Ruru said:
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edit: The PSU is most likely fucked up. Shows the red light no matter what outlet I try it with.

Yo guys, the console works

RUSerious · Oct 10, 2024

FreedomEclipse said:
My ~~son~~ 7800XT died on a cross so I could upgrade my bike with a new groupset.

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I mean the bike was due a full overhaul anyway after being on the road since 2016 and since Im putting money down. I might as well bring it into 2020 (R7000 was released in 2020. The bike is a 2016) Its cheaper than buying a pre-owned bike off ebay and I already have a good set of wheels to go on it that spent most of this year and a half doing nothing since I upgraded the wheels on my other bike.

So this is going to be reborn as a leaner sportiff machine.

(Also, despite this being my winter bike. Im not sure if work on it will be done before this winter. I bought the parts because its currently very cheap compared to what I was seeing 2-3 weeks ago which was closer to £500 without the wheelbag or bar tape)

The Amazon price:

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Also - bottom bracket is absent as that got replaced a while ago and I honestly havent put enough miles on this bike for it to be a worry because I hate how it currently rides.

Brakes are also not included as they arent required. This bike needs some silly 57mm long drop brake calipers. The ones I have are already among the best I think. (Shimano R650's)

:EDIT:

Im still very annoyed about my 7800XT dying.

::EDIT II.II.IIII:

Also im a bit too past my prime to be considered a 'track weapon' - too old, too fat and too slow, (Although i'll cruise at 20-25mph for hours IF you give me enough road to get up to speed.) I just want some QoL bling and build this bike up to more of a good modern mid-range standard and do longer outings on it without hating life. I may put some carbon wheels on it at a later date? Maybe a nice set of 40s or 45s and run the alloys in winter and the carbons during the warmer months. Depends how the financials work out.

Great choice! New 105 groupsets are better than my old Ultegra (9sp). Once of the best things about new drive train parts, for me, was the fun of installing them; and of course, the cleaner shifting, etc, after!
Enjoy!

FreedomEclipse · Oct 10, 2024

@Frick That 91' Ibanez RG550 casually being disrespected with that GoPro sticker.

Im assuming you removed the single coil from the middle.

I personally would have gotten a second hand a H/H guitar and left the Ibanez alone.

Ruru · Oct 10, 2024

Got a letter from China.

Sarajiel · Oct 10, 2024

Ruru said:
Got a letter from China.

No Dutch (StarTech) or German (DeLock) retailers shipping to Finland?

Frick · Oct 10, 2024

FreedomEclipse said:
@Frick That 91' Ibanez RG550 casually being disrespected with that GoPro sticker.

Im assuming you removed the single coil from the middle.

I personally would have gotten a second hand a H/H guitar and left the Ibanez alone.

Oohh well spotted. PM sent.

Ruru · Oct 10, 2024

Sarajiel said:
No Dutch (StarTech) or German (DeLock) retailers shipping to Finland?

I've had some Delock stuff, I guess they do ship here.

FoulOnWhite · Oct 10, 2024

One of these so i can use other USB stuff or charge other stuff with my C to C cable

mtosev · Oct 10, 2024

Bought this old game

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SSGBryan · Oct 10, 2024

Another package arrived today - this time from Ebay.

Still in the shrinkwrap, downloading all the updates now.

Ruru · Oct 10, 2024

mtosev said:
Bought this old gameView attachment 366998

Is that the last PC NHL? I have 2004 myself, took that from my stepbrother.

lexluthermiester · Oct 11, 2024

Ruru said:
Got a letter from China.

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Nice. I would want one that can mount 22110 drives.

Sarajiel · Oct 11, 2024

lexluthermiester said:
Nice. I would want one that can mount 22110 drives.

Like the Icy Dock EZConvert Ex Pro (SKU MB987M2P-1B), the one with the fancy cooling?

Personally, I use a couple of the cheaper ones from Icy Dock. I'm quite happy with them since they also come with a heat sink, although they lack the hole for heat dissipation in the PCB.

PLAfiller · Oct 11, 2024

SSGBryan said:
Another product from Aliexpress arrived today.

The Pado BF Mini ($29.87, including shipping). This will be my go-to gaming case going forward, it is a lot better than I thought it would be.

Don't know what trickery this is

, but I can't pull it off. I searched for this case and it says the product is discontinued. Even if it wasn't, price for me would be ~$80 or so. Did you really snatched it at 30 bucks? Like how? 11.11 - Chinese black Firday is way up ahead.

lexluthermiester · Oct 11, 2024

Sarajiel said:
Personally, I use a couple of the cheaper ones from Icy Dock. I'm quite happy with them since they also come with a heat sink, although they lack the hole for heat dissipation in the PCB.

Please use the "Attach files" button to upload pictures. Links frequently don't work.

Sarajiel said:
Like the Icy Dock EZConvert Ex Pro (SKU MB987M2P-1B), the one with the fancy cooling?

I looked that one up. I like!! Thanks for the info!

https://www.amazon.com/ICY-DOCK-Supports-EZConvert-MB987M2P-1B/dp/B08TP377H2

Caring1 · Oct 11, 2024

Bought two days ago and this just arrived today.
It took mere minutes to set up and connect all my devices so I now enjoy Wireless 6E. 7 costs a lot more and no advantage in my small unit and use case scenario.

TPLink AXE 5400

Shou Miko · Oct 11, 2024

Caring1 said:
Bought two days ago and this just arrived today.
It took mere minutes to set up and connect all my devices so I now enjoy Wireless 6E. 7 costs a lot more and no advantage in my small unit and use case scenario.

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TPLink AXE 5400

Agree, WiFi 7 is really expensive right now, that's why earlier this year on sale I brought a 3pack of TP-Link's Deco X10 and so far it's great I only use 1 and I see speeds up to 750/500mbps from my Apple 4K TV and smartphone not slow after so solid speed on a 1000/500mbps coax.

mtosev · Oct 11, 2024

Ruru said:
Is that the last PC NHL? I have 2004 myself, took that from my stepbrother.

From what I have seen NHL 09 is the last version for the PC.

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What's your latest tech purchase?

FoulOnWhite

GerKNG

Shou Miko

TheLostSwede

News Editor

Frick

Fishfaced Nincompoop

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SSGBryan

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lexluthermiester

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

RUSerious

FreedomEclipse

~Technological Technocrat~

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

Sarajiel

Frick

Fishfaced Nincompoop

Ruru

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FoulOnWhite

mtosev

SSGBryan

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lexluthermiester

Sarajiel

PLAfiller

lexluthermiester

Caring1

Shou Miko

mtosev

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