By HonestVapes Go To Post£430 for a 3060 Ti seem like a decent deal?
Been helping my mate with parts, and I recommended that to him since he didn’t want to go with a lower end card. Tried to talk him into a £260 3050 or £300 RX 6600 at first.
I think so. It should be £300 but prices are still fucked (probably permanently) so I think the price is probably fine. On EVGA's store, the prices range between $440 and $530 USD.
By Celcius Go To PostQuick question - what mouse do you guys use?DXT for day-to-day use and Glorious Model D- for gaming. I am still a mouse free agent, though. I like the DXT but wish it was like a third of the weight. I still haven't found a mouse shell that works for me when gaming.
GF uses the Logitech G Pro X Ultralight.
I’m thinking about buying the Logitech superlight…. Did that new mx518 legendary get discontinued? It doesn’t seem to be listed on Logitech’s site anymore and my local bestbuy has only one in stock which is also on sale for like $28.
Currently using a Logitech g400s which I bought years ago after my OG mx518 died.
Currently using a Logitech g400s which I bought years ago after my OG mx518 died.
I am wanting a bluetooth adapter for my PC for both potential audio and controller connectivity. I see that the latest standard is 5.3 but I do not see any adapters using that standard. The only appropriate 5.2 device from a reputable brand that I have been able to find is the GC-WBAX210 from Gigabyte. Does anyone have any better suggestions?
Can't help you there m8. Both the Asus BT400 and BT500 have been working fine for me, but the latter only goes up to 5.0.
By Kibner Go To PostI am wanting a bluetooth adapter for my PC for both potential audio and controller connectivity. I see that the latest standard is 5.3 but I do not see any adapters using that standard. The only appropriate 5.2 device from a reputable brand that I have been able to find is the GC-WBAX210 from Gigabyte. Does anyone have any better suggestions?You won't find any chipsets with 5.3 yet.
PCIe based ones that you will find are essentially just a dumb adapter with a M.2 E key on them and an antenna. I stopped bothering with anything network related on PC other than Intel stuff so i doubt you will do better than the AX210.
I've had a laptop for about 1 and a half years and I bought an additional hard drive alongside it which I was going to install. However, the backplate refused to budge and I've tried multiple times since to get it off but I worried about breaking something. Had another go and finally got it off and was able to install the drive.
Awesome!
I need to get me a laptop. I have a work one but I don't want to use that for personal projects. Just need to be powerful enough for me to compile websites, C, and C# code with great battery life. Probably going to immediately install Manjaro on it if I get one. Lol
I need to get me a laptop. I have a work one but I don't want to use that for personal projects. Just need to be powerful enough for me to compile websites, C, and C# code with great battery life. Probably going to immediately install Manjaro on it if I get one. Lol
Yeah, MS has been big on that for several years now. Back since either Vista or Win7. That is when they started explicitly trying to hire people with disabilities to lead accessibility projects.
By Kibner Go To PostAwesome!I run numerical simulations that plan to get published and one of the figures generated is runtime so I need a powerful enough one to make the times look good.
I need to get me a laptop. I have a work one but I don't want to use that for personal projects. Just need to be powerful enough for me to compile websites, C, and C# code with great battery life. Probably going to immediately install Manjaro on it if I get one. Lol
By FortuneFaded Go To PostI run numerical simulations that plan to get published and one of the figures generated is runtime so I need a powerful enough one to make the times look good.
Decided to not swap cases and stick with Q37. I am going forward with making some modifications I’ve had in mind for a couple years though.
Drilling out the holes to mount a 280mm rad up top, drilling out the holes for dual 140mm fans (or 280mm rad) at the bottom. Also cutting away most of the vent pattern in the bottom to improve airflow and reduce noise.
Ordered a vertical GPU mount made especially for the case too, so need to fix that in place and cut out some of the rear panel.
Finally, gonna clean up the cut I made in the mid panel to flush mount my FLT 120 reservoir as I originally intended to.
Basically, it’s gonna become a Lian Li HAF case when I’m finished with it.
Drilling out the holes to mount a 280mm rad up top, drilling out the holes for dual 140mm fans (or 280mm rad) at the bottom. Also cutting away most of the vent pattern in the bottom to improve airflow and reduce noise.
Ordered a vertical GPU mount made especially for the case too, so need to fix that in place and cut out some of the rear panel.
Finally, gonna clean up the cut I made in the mid panel to flush mount my FLT 120 reservoir as I originally intended to.
Basically, it’s gonna become a Lian Li HAF case when I’m finished with it.
Fam, I am looking for a laptop to do some light development work on and also use in bed or elsewhere and has a good keyboard and battery life. Does this look like it would be a good deal?
Also, an extra $250 will get me warranties that extend from 1 year to 4 years and also some extra warranties that may be useful:
Also, an extra $250 will get me warranties that extend from 1 year to 4 years and also some extra warranties that may be useful:
I guess I should mention my other requirements and preferences:
- great battery life
- great keyboard
- non-tn screen
- 16 GB of RAM (32 would be preferable)
- 500+ GB of SSD storage (nvme preferred)
- 1080p screen (anything larger and I would scale down anyway)
- not heavy
- integrated graphics is fine
- price of ~$1100 before tax after warranties similar to the above (3-4 years including accidents and a battery replacement)
I plan on this being something I use inside and outside the house and having a high chance of getting beatup. Want to build websites and various other software on it, watch stuff in bed, and bring with me when travelling or just wanting to get outside the house.
- great battery life
- great keyboard
- non-tn screen
- 16 GB of RAM (32 would be preferable)
- 500+ GB of SSD storage (nvme preferred)
- 1080p screen (anything larger and I would scale down anyway)
- not heavy
- integrated graphics is fine
- price of ~$1100 before tax after warranties similar to the above (3-4 years including accidents and a battery replacement)
I plan on this being something I use inside and outside the house and having a high chance of getting beatup. Want to build websites and various other software on it, watch stuff in bed, and bring with me when travelling or just wanting to get outside the house.
By JesalR Go To PostWhat kinda of dev work are you looking at?React, Vue, Blazor, Asp.Net websites. I already have a home server so I don't have to run SQL servers on the laptop itself. Also, possibly creating some mobile apps on it with Xamarin.
By Kibner Go To PostReact, Vue, Blazor, Asp.Net websites. I already have a home server so I don't have to run SQL servers on the laptop itself. Also, possibly creating some mobile apps on it with Xamarin.Looks like it should handle all of that fine. Realistically, those kinds of tasks aren't _super_ intensive, so something in this range looks fine, so long as it has decent reviews on cooling/battery
To be honest, I've been doing that kind of work on an M1 Macbook Air, and it's been a dream. Between the battery life and lack of fans, it's a nice machine to take about and work with. That said, if you're looking for something to work with at a desk more often, I'd probably not suggest it as much.
By JesalR Go To PostLooks like it should handle all of that fine. Realistically, those kinds of tasks aren't _super_ intensive, so something in this range looks fine, so long as it has decent reviews on cooling/batteryI have a 5950x with 32GB of ECC RAM, an Optane SSD, and a nice 27" 1440p IPS monitor for working at my desk, so that's not an issue. XD
To be honest, I've been doing that kind of work on an M1 Macbook Air, and it's been a dream. Between the battery life and lack of fans, it's a nice machine to take about and work with. That said, if you're looking for something to work with at a desk more often, I'd probably not suggest it as much.
I mostly want this laptop to be like a beater that can still get some fun work done while out and about.
BTW, thanks for the feedback, if that didn't come across. I appreciate it!
I have been wanting to try a Mac but the price premium is too high for me.
I have been wanting to try a Mac but the price premium is too high for me.
Yeah, just checked. $1,400 for the cheapest MacBook Air with 16GB of ram and 500gb SSD. Without any extended warranty, either.
E: $1,600 with 3 years of Apple care
E: $1,600 with 3 years of Apple care
I know the airs have been going on sale a lot recently, might be worth finding one not from Apple directly?
My primary monitor got the blue line. Tried replugging it in, changing refresh rates, switch cords, etc. Still there. Funny thing is my other monitor that's three times older is still holding strong
I'm continuing my research on watercooling and I see that you can either get a cpu waterblock or a monoblock to cover the cpu and motherboard VRMs. The monoblock is bigger and looks better, but will temps be as good with the VRMs getting cooled as well?
I see that EK only has 4 monoblocks for my maximus xii hero left in stock and it's kinda tempting to grab one... I just wish my 10700k supported pci-e 4.0. I'd probably be better off just waiting for AMD's new cpu's this summer and then upgrading... though I'd love to finally take my 10700k from 4.9ghz all-core to the magical 5.0ghz.
The monoblock: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-quantum-momentum-rog-maximus-xii-hero-d-rgb-plexi
Example of what it would look like installed: https://preview.redd.it/uf4gfmltv6c71.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f15a6804b4d66a598351eb708e6f7520a21eeefa
I'd also love to possibly watercool my 3090 ftw3 but the waterblock + active backplate is like $400, then I'd have to buy another radiator + fans as well, and then I'm basically doubling the price of the loop & complexity. It would probably be better to start with just the cpu and get my feet wet with customer water cooling to start with...
The videocard block: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-quantum-vector2-ftw3-rtx-3080-90-abp-set-d-rgb-nickel-plexi
Is EK overrated/overpriced? What blocks, radiators, and pumps do you guys like to use?
Corsair's blocks/rads looks ugly to me
(not going to buy now, just researching/learning)
I see that EK only has 4 monoblocks for my maximus xii hero left in stock and it's kinda tempting to grab one... I just wish my 10700k supported pci-e 4.0. I'd probably be better off just waiting for AMD's new cpu's this summer and then upgrading... though I'd love to finally take my 10700k from 4.9ghz all-core to the magical 5.0ghz.
The monoblock: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-quantum-momentum-rog-maximus-xii-hero-d-rgb-plexi
Example of what it would look like installed: https://preview.redd.it/uf4gfmltv6c71.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f15a6804b4d66a598351eb708e6f7520a21eeefa
I'd also love to possibly watercool my 3090 ftw3 but the waterblock + active backplate is like $400, then I'd have to buy another radiator + fans as well, and then I'm basically doubling the price of the loop & complexity. It would probably be better to start with just the cpu and get my feet wet with customer water cooling to start with...
The videocard block: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-quantum-vector2-ftw3-rtx-3080-90-abp-set-d-rgb-nickel-plexi
Is EK overrated/overpriced? What blocks, radiators, and pumps do you guys like to use?
Corsair's blocks/rads looks ugly to me
(not going to buy now, just researching/learning)
Monoblocks are a flex more than anything.
Generally speaking, you will have worse CPU temps with a monoblock vs a dedicated CPU block for two reasons. Firstly flow rate and pressure through CPU blocks is generally better. The difference in temps is very minor, we’re talking within a degree or two at most.
Secondly, by watercooling the VRMs with a monoblock, you’re adding more heat into the loop which will increase water temps. This again is going to be a minor difference assuming you have an adequate amount of radiator surface area. Might at worst again be one or two degrees difference.
From a cost and practicality point of view, I don’t think monoblocks make much sense on big ATX boards with extremely efficient VRMs that already run well within spec.
However, they do look good, and watercooling is at least 70% wanting your system to look good. So if you can justify the cost of a monoblock over a $/£50 CPU block then go for it.
Generally speaking, you will have worse CPU temps with a monoblock vs a dedicated CPU block for two reasons. Firstly flow rate and pressure through CPU blocks is generally better. The difference in temps is very minor, we’re talking within a degree or two at most.
Secondly, by watercooling the VRMs with a monoblock, you’re adding more heat into the loop which will increase water temps. This again is going to be a minor difference assuming you have an adequate amount of radiator surface area. Might at worst again be one or two degrees difference.
From a cost and practicality point of view, I don’t think monoblocks make much sense on big ATX boards with extremely efficient VRMs that already run well within spec.
However, they do look good, and watercooling is at least 70% wanting your system to look good. So if you can justify the cost of a monoblock over a $/£50 CPU block then go for it.
Is EK overrated/overpriced? What blocks, radiators, and pumps do you guys like to use?
Corsair's blocks/rads loos ugly to me
(not going to buy now, just researching/learning)
Didn’t see this but at the end of your post.
I can’t say I’ve had a bad experience with the EK products I’ve bought, but they’re definitely overpriced in some areas and kinda bad compared to the competition in others.
Their coolant (cryofuel) is considered a meme in online watercooling forums from what I’ve seen, although it’s been fine when I’ve used it.
Their blocks are generally good across the board. There’s better available but the actual difference between most waterblocks is quite minor.
Their radiators, it depends. Their slim rads (SE range) are just kinda bad compared to say Alphacool, HardwareLabs, Bitspower, XSPC, pretty much all of them honestly. Their thicker rads (PE) are competitive though.
Fittings, good.
Tubing, it’s all basically the same across brands, but good.
Pumps, again they’re all basically the same across brands.
Reservoirs, good.
EK, Alphacool, HardwareLabs, Heatkiller, Watercool, Bitspower, XSPC, etc. they all have good and bad products here and there.
Only things I would recommend to avoid are Corsair’s CPU blocks and EK’s slim rads. Beyond that, go with whichever brand has the products that look the best to you and/or offer the most affordable product.
Edit:
I’ve used Phanteks waterblocks for CPU and GPU in the past, I use an EK CPU block currently. I’ve used a mix of EK and Alphacool fittings for different things and I’ve only used EK soft tubing (clear and ZMT).
I’ve used Alphacool, XSPC and Corsair radiators. I like Corsair radiators mainly because they’re quite compact as far as radiators go. Always just as wide as the fan they’re designed for and not overly long. Generally they’ll fit in tight cases where other radiators might not.
I use an EK pump/res combo (FLT 120). I would go for a tube reservoir if I had the space for one though.
Lads, I got my old work laptop (from a now defunct company) working again and ordered a new battery. Going to use that due a while and, if I find myself actually using it, will get a MacBook Air at the end of the year when the new ones come out.
By Old King Rob Go To PostHas HDR for PC gotten better? If so what’s the best?
The best game for it or monitor?
I didnt start using it until fairly late on pc, so I cant really say how it is compared to before. But it works absolutely fine just with a hdmi cable to my oled tv.
I've finally seen the light and gave undervolting a try on my 3090 FTW3 Ultra today
BEFORE (stock settings)
3dmark timespy overall: 18108
3dmark timespy cpu: 11440
3dmark timespy gpu: 20185
heaven score: 1928
heaven fps: 76.5
heaven highest temp: 78C (constant)
heaven boost clock: 1860-1878 mhz
AFTER (875mv @ 1878mv)
3dmark timespy overall: 18064
3dmark timespy cpu: 11459
3dmark timespy gpu: 20110
heaven score: 1918
heaven fps: 76.1
heaven highest temp: 71C-72C (bounces back and forth between the two)
heaven boost clock: 1860
Performance is basically the same as before but load temps are down 6 degrees and fan noise is way down as well. I didn't think undervolting was a big deal before but I'm really pleased with how much cooler and quieter it is now.
One more question about it - is it ok to leave my power limit at 100%, or should I max that out?
edit: changed my voltage to 900mv
BEFORE (stock settings)
3dmark timespy overall: 18108
3dmark timespy cpu: 11440
3dmark timespy gpu: 20185
heaven score: 1928
heaven fps: 76.5
heaven highest temp: 78C (constant)
heaven boost clock: 1860-1878 mhz
AFTER (875mv @ 1878mv)
3dmark timespy overall: 18064
3dmark timespy cpu: 11459
3dmark timespy gpu: 20110
heaven score: 1918
heaven fps: 76.1
heaven highest temp: 71C-72C (bounces back and forth between the two)
heaven boost clock: 1860
Performance is basically the same as before but load temps are down 6 degrees and fan noise is way down as well. I didn't think undervolting was a big deal before but I'm really pleased with how much cooler and quieter it is now.
One more question about it - is it ok to leave my power limit at 100%, or should I max that out?
edit: changed my voltage to 900mv
By Celcius Go To PostI've finally seen the light and gave undervolting a try on my 3090 FTW3 Ultra today
BEFORE (stock settings)
3dmark timespy overall: 18108
3dmark timespy cpu: 11440
3dmark timespy gpu: 20185
heaven score: 1928
heaven fps: 76.5
heaven highest temp: 78C (constant)
heaven boost clock: 1860-1878 mhz
AFTER (875mv @ 1878mv)
3dmark timespy overall: 18064
3dmark timespy cpu: 11459
3dmark timespy gpu: 20110
heaven score: 1918
heaven fps: 76.1
heaven highest temp: 71C-72C (bounces back and forth between the two)
heaven boost clock: 1860
Performance is basically the same as before but load temps are down 6 degrees and fan noise is way down as well. I didn't think undervolting was a big deal before but I'm really pleased with how much cooler and quieter it is now.
One more question about it - is it ok to leave my power limit at 100%, or do I should I max that out?
I only bother with the power limit if the GPU is currently riding against it and dropping clockspeed.
By HonestVapes Go To PostI only bother with the power limit if the GPU is currently riding against it and dropping clockspeed.Cool, I think I'm fine where I'm at
Now to test it with some COD Cold War at 4K @ max settings...
By Old King Rob Go To PostHas HDR for PC gotten better? If so what’s the best?I've only played a couple of HDR games so far, no issues to report with Windows 11 and the PC connected to an LG OLED TV via HDMI 2.1.
Guardians, Cyberpunk and Ori all had pretty good to great settings for fine HDR tuning and that definitely helped. I can see HDR being less than ideal in games where it's just a toggle, especially since there's no system level calibration in Windows 11, or HGIG support (I think?).
So far tho, no real complaints.
EDIT: Apparently the "Windows HDR Calibration app" is coming soon: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/windows-hdr-calibration-app/
My only issue with HDR is how different games allow it to be turned on. Ubisoft games have been the best in that regard, as they just work without HDR being enabled within Windows. Most games require HDR to be first set to on in Windows' display settings.
It's a small thing, but I don't like having HDR enabled at all times. HDR on the desktop itself has gotten much better though.
It's a small thing, but I don't like having HDR enabled at all times. HDR on the desktop itself has gotten much better though.
I am looking for a good monitor to get my gf for her birthday. What are my options with this criteria? Or is there a good place for me to search (like RTings)?
A good implementation of HDR would be a nice bonus, but not required.
- ~700 USD (about the same price as my Acer Predator a few years ago)
- GSync
- 27 inch(ish)
- 1080p or 1440p
- 120+ hz
- great color accuracy
A good implementation of HDR would be a nice bonus, but not required.