PC Hardware | 2017 | TFW Smokey Benches Less than Nintendo

Corsair K70 wrist rest. I'd need a laser to measure the thickness of the rubber coating, but it has to be in the 0,00001mm range. Fuck this shit.

Is it an attachment to the keyboard or something that just goes on top? You might want to look at some replaceable pads or something that can stick to it.

I have a completely different kind of keyboard, but it uses these things: https://www.kinesis-ergo.com/shop/advantage-palm-pads-black/ My last pair lasted about two years before needing to be replaced.

It's an attachment, yeah. A new one costs 10$. It's fine rubber, so I don't expect it to last forever, but I've only had the keyboard for 3-4 months, ffs.

No excuse for making the coating so goddamn thin, other than misguided cost saving.

Making some changes....

The H110i is going back and I ordered the NZXT Kraken 62 to replace it



The H110i pump still ended up making some noticeable noise, although it was quieter than my old H100i. Decided to give someone else a try for cooling.

I also ordered 5x Corsair ML 140 PROs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=n82e16835181107

I've wanted these fans for awhile.

2X Front
2X x62 rad
1x Rear

These are 140mm. The two in the front of my case will be replacing the 3 120mm fans that I currently have and have been using for the past 2+ yrs, and I'll be replacing the stock air 540 rear fan as well.

When's a good time to buy a monitor?

Got an old 1440p 27 inch HP 271x I think...

By Adam Blade Go To PostWhen's a good time to buy a monitor?

Got an old 1440p 27 inch HP 271x I think…

Probably when ones that support HDR start coming out and get good reviews.

By Adam Blade Go To PostWhen's a good time to buy a monitor?

Got an old 1440p 27 inch HP 271x I think…

Depends on what you're wanting from said monitor

Air coolers 4 lyf3.

By Zabojnik Go To PostAir coolers 4 lyf3.

I mess around too much in my machine to be worrying about slicing my hand open on some gigantic piece of metal.

Placed my order at 9am this morning and Newegg already shipped it out, damn.

By Smokey Go To PostMaking some changes….

The H110i is going back and I ordered the NZXT Kraken 62 to replace it

https://youtu.be/L-jMOTYWCgU

The H110i pump still ended up making some noticeable noise, although it was quieter than my old H100i. Decided to give someone else a try for cooling.

I also ordered 5x Corsair ML 140 PROs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=n82e16835181107

I've wanted these fans for awhile.

2X Front
2X x62 rad
1x Rear

These are 140mm. The two in the front of my case will be replacing the 3 120mm fans that I currently have and have been using for the past 2+ yrs, and I'll be replacing the stock air 540 rear fan as well.

you're making me want to do a complete rebuild

even though everything is running well, it's coming time to pretty much do one since I'll need a new CPU, motherboard, and graphix card, probably new memory as well...from there might as well get a new case!

probably going to wait a while though

One thing you should do is reapply some thermal paste to your CPU cooler. When I took off my H100i there was hardly any remaining. Reapplying some paste brought some immediate and noticeable differences in temps.

I really can't say enough about the Air 540. Best and most versatile case I've owned. The Silverstone FT02 was great with the 90 degree rotated layout, but they never released a successor, and it was limited to 2 way SLI on air.

540 has taken everything I've thrown at it with no problems and no modifications needed. Can be used for a full blown custom water cooling setup too. Great case. It's too bad Corsair ruined its successor, the air 740, by making it as ugly as possible.

I also have the FT02 and I love it. I never use multi-GPU, though. It is also fucking huge, so be aware of that. Quiet, cool, and easy to work on. I tend to hold on to cases for a long while, so it will probably last me the next 5-8 years.

Smokey, you didn't like the FT05 or other revisions? At a glance, it looks like they dropped the slots for the optical drives in order to make the case shorter.

so you're atx exclusive these days smokey?

By Kibner Go To PostSmokey, you didn't like the FT05 or other revisions? At a glance, it looks like they dropped the slots for the optical drives in order to make the case shorter.

Nah. I literally wanted a follow up to the FT02 but with some modern improvements. It was the first case I built in, but as I started getting other cases, it became apparent it was a bit outdated. The build quality is fantastic though. In the end I had to move on because it only worked well with blower style GPUs. The case wasn't all that compatible with the heat pipes on GPUs when they were in that 90 degree position.

so you're atx exclusive these days smokey?

Not necessarily. I do want to do a smaller build but at the same time I like having a lot of options on my case. I'll never do 3+ GPUs again, and Nvidia is phasing out support for it anyway, but there's a real chance I go back to 2way SLI. Theres quite a few mATX boards that support it, but I wouldn't make the switch until I'm completely done with the X79 platform.

I've also become use to the luxuries that a top end board like the Rampage IV Black Edition I'm using offers. The built in SLI switches have saved a ton of troubleshooting headaches when trying to determine if a card has a problem for instance. I don't know how "high end" boards get in the mATX or smaller series of motherboards.

Split style gaming keyboard by Kinesis. I really like this keyboard company from an ergonomic standpoint. If my desk wasn't the way it was, I'd hop on this keyboard real quick.

NKRO, no ghosting, 1000hz polling, 4MB of onboard memory for programming, 8 macro buttons, choice of red, brown, or blue Cherry MX switches, blue LEDs. It also supports on-board programming that doesn't require any software to be installed.

Programmability includes the standard macros (up to 150 actions per second) and key remapping. It also supports up to 10 game-specific layouts and as many other custom layouts as can fit in the 4MB of memory (they just won't be game detected, I think?).

Seriously, being able to freely split up the keyboard and adjust the height angle it sits at is amazing for long sessions of use.

I tried using a split keyboard at work for some time. Just couldn't get used to it. I do love my sit stand desk tho.

What's making this search for speakers annoying is that it's manufacturers don't mention if they have the auto-standby shit that is annoying me on my Z333's.

Anybody using a Logitech G KB? This KB looks great. Only concern is those Romer G switches, but I love how the RGB looks on these vs Cherry MX switches.

By NinjaFridge Go To PostWhat's making this search for speakers annoying is that it's manufacturers don't mention if they have the auto-standby shit that is annoying me on my Z333's.

Can you remind me what this autostandby thing is? Basically a power save mode if it doesn't receive a sound signal after a certain length of time?

By Kibner Go To PostCan you remind me what this autostandby thing is? Basically a power save mode if it doesn't receive a sound signal after a certain length of time?

Yeah, that's it. The problem is they don't turn back on without me having to change the audio myself. Super annoying.

By NinjaFridge Go To PostYeah, that's it. The problem is they don't turn back on without me having to change the audio myself. Super annoying.

If I can't find a local buyer this weekend, would you be interested in a used pair of Swan D1080-IV for about $100? http://hiviusa.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=100000070135755

Did anybody end up buying Ryzen?

Nah, not yet. Haven't quite hit the point where I feel I need an upgrade.

32in 4k vs 40in 4k vs anything else?

Entertainment (Web Broswering/Videos >Games) will be the main use and will be sitting not too close nor far away

By Smokey Go To PostDid anybody end up buying Ryzen?

I'm monitoring the situation. Leaning towards 7700k or no upgrade at all, but the idea of buying yet another 4c/8t proc bothers me, so we'll see.

I'm definitely looking forward to what Ryzen R5 can do. I'm looking for an upgrade since I got relegated to the duel core life last year :(

By Kibner Go To PostIf I can't find a local buyer this weekend, would you be interested in a used pair of Swan D1080-IV for about $100? http://hiviusa.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=100000070135755

The thing is I'm in the UK so i'm sure the shipping on those would be ridiculous. I appreciate the offer though, thanks.

By NinjaFridge Go To PostThe thing is I'm in the UK so i'm sure the shipping on those would be ridiculous. I appreciate the offer though, thanks.

I thought you were in Cali for some reason. Good luck on the search! Don't be afraid to Google "best pc speakers under <your budget="">" to help give you a list of speakers to look into.

Speaking of, you might want to look into the little brother of the speakers I posted: Swan D1010.

Didn't know AMD was coming out with server CPUs dubbed Naples. 2x 32 cores (64 logical). Coming out 2nd Quarter 2017.
Naples vs e5-2699 v4 benchmark tests.
what does this mean Diehard?

Man, broken mousewheels feel like shit. It squeaks, has lost that notch feel and faintly resists the scrolling motion.

Ordered the same mouse, served me well for 3 and a half years of regular use. Perixx MX-2000 btw

By Hitch Go To PostMan, broken mousewheels feel like shit. It squeaks, has lost that notch feel and faintly resists the scrolling motion.

Ordered the same mouse, served me well for 3 and a half years of regular use. Perixx MX-2000 btw

That right there might be the cause of the problem. Never heard of the brand. MX-2000 ... lol. Paging Logitech legal department.

By Zabojnik Go To PostThat right there might be the cause of the problem. Never heard of the brand. MX-2000 … lol. Paging Logitech legal department.

The mouse is (was) great bruv

Trust

By Hitch Go To PostThe mouse is (was) great bruv

Trust

G900 m8, G900,

By Hitch Go To PostThe mouse is (was) great bruv

Trust

It's a laser mouse, govnr, can't be that great.

I'm sure it's a fine mouse, if you bought it twice. Barring glaring faults, with mice it's 95% down to personal preference / getting used to.

By NinjaFridge Go To PostG900 m8, G900,

Searched, got a gaming headset and a Casio from the 90s ¬¬

edit: Its G900 you flthy Manc

only mouse worth buying is a zowie fk1

By RobNBanks Go To Postonly mouse worth buying is a zowie fk1

I have a Zowie EC2-A and I like it a lot. I got the chance to try out all the different Zowie mouses at last year's QuakeCon and that is the one that fit me best. Small enough for me to palm, pick up, and recenter easily while large enough that I don't get cramps after extended usage.

e: I do have relatively small hands, though.

Wrong thread.

By Hitch Go To PostSearched, got a gaming headset and a Casio from the 90s ¬¬

edit: Its G900 you flthy Manc

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my old MX1000 is still my favorite.

By diehard Go To Postmy old MX1000 is still my favorite.

Was one of my favorites, too.

1080ti review day

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By Laboured Go To Post1080ti review day

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"It's basically a Titan XP, but cheaper. Buy it, or not."

By Zabojnik Go To Post"It's basically a Titan XP, but cheaper. Buy it, or not."

I don't read 'em for the conclusions Zabo lad.