What's your latest tech purchase?

phill · Dec 10, 2019

sam_86314 said:
My Steam Controller arrived...

Interesting device it is. I grabbed it when they went on sale for $5.

I tried playing Cities Skylines with it, and while it'll take getting used to, it was perfectly doable.

Curious how it'll work in other games.

EDIT: After messing with it for a bit, I've found that this thing is perfect for controlling an HTPC from the couch or something. The mouse controls work great, and I'm sure I'll be able to type reasonably quickly on the on-screen keyboard with some practice.

Now I wish I had grabbed more than one... Oh well, maybe some other company will pick up the concept and do something with it.

I wish I had been able to grab some of these too, when I tried it was out of stock

Bit gutted and for $5 I think it would be a bloody bargain even if it wasn't brilliant... I guess my Xbox controller will have to do....

Calmmo · Dec 10, 2019

Today's haul, sleeved cables + gpu riser

Splinterdog · Dec 10, 2019

I bought a new laptop for a customer today, a Lenovo Ideapad L340, i5, 8GB RAM and a GTX1050 3Gb. It comes with a 250GB SSD and a 1TB HDD.
He asked me to set it up for his daughter who's going to use it for graphic design, so naturally, I was curious to see how the GTX1050 performed.

A very nice laptop indeed.

HUSKIE · Dec 11, 2019

8x8gb 1866mhz ddr3 along with cooler master case and seasonic 750w psu. Psu and case inside the boot.

Keullo-e · Dec 11, 2019

GT 1030 for my HTPC, 8800 GT for my graphics card collection

e: Also I got a SATA controller card, but that went instantly into use.

Calmmo · Dec 12, 2019

HUSKIE · Dec 15, 2019

Bought this early morning under £100

potato580+ · Dec 15, 2019

its here finally

E-curbi · Dec 15, 2019

Razer Invicta mousing mat just arrived Amazon delivery on Sundays, in the gunmetal and black sku.

Moving my input setup from a white/gray aesthetic to gunmetal/black to blend with the Batman build.

PFU Fujitsu also just announced December 10th the new HHKB Hybrid Type S keyboards (first time Type S available in black) so will replace my white/gray Pro 2 Type S board as soon as they become available in North America.

Razer's packaging is crazy over the top for a mouse mat, geez. :rolleyes:

Had the white mat since 2016, they're awesome mats, they flip over - one side CONTROL, other side SPEED.

Doesn't look quite right just yet, with the keyboard still in white. :oops:

Oh well, nothing to do but wait for the black one.

potato580+ · Dec 16, 2019

i bought this from nearby shop today, it got special clearnance price hehe

not the beat deal for a $200, but its new card out box, so consider it worth the price :toast:

kapone32 · Dec 16, 2019

I bought 2 sets of this

XPG DDR4 D60G RGB 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MHz PC4-28800 U-DIMM Desktop Memory CL18-20-20 (AX4U360038G18A-DT60) : Amazon.ca: Electronics

www.amazon.ca

My current board has no ARGB header so these should satisfy that itch. I am going to try 3466 at 15 timings and see if that works with my 1920X.

Dinnercore said:
I´m starting to believe I might have a problem.

My third 1600W PSU. This one goes to my testbench. It´s used and cost me 140€, came from a mining environment but was probably not running too long since mining profits got eaten by electricity cost very fast here in the EU. Plus it was running at efficiency peak so ~60% load only and I trust these EVGA units to take a lot of abuse.

Excellent a 1600W PSU from one of the best for $140 is stellar indeed!!!

HUSKIE · Dec 16, 2019

So I just bought these corsair RGB fans with hubs.

Splinterdog · Dec 16, 2019

potato580+ said:
i bought this from nearby shop today, it got special clearnance price hehe
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not the beat deal for a $200, but its new card out box, so consider it worth the price

Is that a Vega 64? Wouldn't mind one of those.

potato580+ · Dec 16, 2019

Splinterdog said:
Is that a Vega 64? Wouldn't mind one of those.

no sadly it was 56, 64 is overpriced and hell rare for a cheapest price, i also seeking for one, never have chance to taste 64 yet

Keullo-e · Dec 16, 2019

Well, there's not that much of a difference. UV'd & OC'd V56 kicks as well.

HUSKIE · Dec 16, 2019

The £40 corsair ll120/140 lm120 RGB fans, commander pro, node pro and two rbg hubs are working perfectly.

biffzinker · Dec 16, 2019

HUSKIE said:
The £40 corsair ll120/140 lm120 RGB fans, commander pro, node pro and two rbg hubs are working perfectly.View attachment 139540

That's an awfully small monitor for the guy that picked the name HUSKIE.

HUSKIE · Dec 16, 2019

biffzinker said:
That's an awfully small monitor for the guy that picked the name HUSKIE.

That monitor is just for guinea pig. I have big one in my main room.

cucker tarlson · Dec 16, 2019

took me long enough for the research and weighing my options as for what I want.
pulled the trigger on hyperx fps silver speed and the hyperx wrist rest.
I think it's the best choice and frankly the cheapest one.

minimal,sturdy steel frame,light switches for gaming and really good price.

instead of looking for a kb with a good wrist rest,I went for a quality wrist rest.

I really like what I got.It'll take a week to deliver tho,the wrist rest wasn't in stock atm.

biffzinker · Dec 16, 2019

Picked up a Razer Goliathus Mobile Stealth Edition, and a PI4 Starter Pro Kit.

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Sticker on the box says: "Now Includes Active Cooling Fan!"

cucker tarlson · Dec 16, 2019

biffzinker said:
Picked up a Razer Goliathus Mobile Stealth Edition, and a PI4 Starter Pro Kit.

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Sticker on the box says: "Now Includes Active Cooling Fan!"

what does one even do with this ?

Keullo-e · Dec 16, 2019

biffzinker said:
Picked up a Razer Goliathus Mobile Stealth Edition, and a PI4 Starter Pro Kit.

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Sticker on the box says: "Now Includes Active Cooling Fan!"

"Make yout own credit card sized computer"

I guess credit cards got hella thicker since I last saw one. :laugh:

biffzinker · Dec 16, 2019

cucker tarlson said:
what does one even do with this ?

Use it as a single board computer, programming/code development, retro gaming, PiHole, NAS, and what ever else you can come up with.

Mount it on the back of a monitor for a always on, and ready for internet browsing.

cucker tarlson · Dec 16, 2019

biffzinker said:
Use it as a single board computer, programming/code development, retro gaming, PiHole, NAS, and what ever else you can come up with.

what OS does it run ?

Keullo-e · Dec 16, 2019

biffzinker said:
Use it as a single board computer, programming/code development, retro gaming, PiHole, NAS, and what ever else you can come up with.

For emulation would my weapon of choice, using my HTPC for it now.

System Name	Not so complete or overkill - There are others!! Just no room to put! :D
Processor	Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Motherboard	Asus Zenith 2 Extreme Alpha
Cooling	Lots!! Dual GTX 560 rads with D5 pumps for each rad. One rad for each component
Memory	Viper Steel 4 x 16GB DDR4 3600MHz not sure on the timings... Probably still at 2667!! :(
Video Card(s)	Asus Strix 3090 with front and rear active full cover water blocks
Storage	I'm bound to forget something here - 250GB OS, 2 x 1TB NVME, 2 x 1TB SSD, 4TB SSD, 2 x 8TB HD etc...
Display(s)	3 x Dell 27" S2721DGFA @ 7680 x 1440P @ 144Hz or 165Hz - working on it!!
Case	The big Thermaltake that looks like a Case Mods
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	EVGA 1600W T2
Mouse	Corsair thingy
Keyboard	Razer something or other....
VR HMD	No headset yet
Software	Windows 11 OS... Not a fan!!
Benchmark Scores	I've actually never benched it!! Too busy with WCG and FAH and not gaming! :( :( Not OC'd it!! :(

System Name	Apex Raptor: Silverback
Processor	Intel i9 13900KS 6.2GHz/Allcore5.9
Motherboard	z790 Apex
Cooling	LT720 360mm + Phanteks T30
Memory	32GB @8000MT/s CL36
Video Card(s)	RTX 4090
Storage	990 PRO 2TB / Firecuda 530 2TB
Display(s)	Neo G8 / C1 65"
Case	Antec Performance 1
Audio Device(s)	DT 1990 Pro / Motu M2
Power Supply	Prime Ultra Titanium 1000w
Mouse	Scimitar Pro
Keyboard	K95 Platinum

System Name	Ryzen Monster
Processor	Ryzen 5 5600X
Motherboard	Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VII WiFi
Cooling	Corsair H100i RGB Platinum
Memory	Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32GB (4x8GB) 3200Mhz CMW16GX4M2C3200C16
Video Card(s)	Asus ROG Strix RX5700XT OC 8Gb
Storage	WD Black 500GB NVMe 250Gb Samsung SSD, OCZ 500Gb SSD WD M.2 500Gb, plus three spinners up to 1.5Tb
Display(s)	LG 32GK650F-B 32" UltraGear™ QHD
Case	Cooler Master Storm Trooper
Audio Device(s)	Supreme FX on board
Power Supply	Corsair RM850X full modular
Mouse	Corsair M65 Pro
Keyboard	Corsair Strafe RGB Silent
VR HMD	Headphones Logitech G533 wireless
Software	Windows 11 Start 11
Benchmark Scores	3DMark Time Spy 4532 (9258 March 2021, 9399 July 2021)

System Name	4K-gaming
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X up to 5.05GHz
Motherboard	Gigabyte B550M Aorus Elite
Cooling	Custom loop (CPU+GPU, 240 & 120 rads)
Memory	32GB Kingston HyperX Fury @ DDR4-3466
Video Card(s)	PowerColor RX 6700 XT Fighter OC/UV
Storage	~4TB SSD + 6TB HDD
Display(s)	Acer 27" 4K120 IPS + Lenovo 32" 4K60 IPS
Case	Corsair 4000D Airflow White
Audio Device(s)	Asus TUF H3 Wireless
Power Supply	EVGA Supernova G2 750W
Mouse	Logitech MX518
Keyboard	Roccat Vulcan 121 AIMO
VR HMD	Oculus Rift CV1
Software	Windows 11 Pro
Benchmark Scores	It runs Crysis remastered at 4K

System Name	Apex Raptor: Silverback
Processor	Intel i9 13900KS 6.2GHz/Allcore5.9
Motherboard	z790 Apex
Cooling	LT720 360mm + Phanteks T30
Memory	32GB @8000MT/s CL36
Video Card(s)	RTX 4090
Storage	990 PRO 2TB / Firecuda 530 2TB
Display(s)	Neo G8 / C1 65"
Case	Antec Performance 1
Audio Device(s)	DT 1990 Pro / Motu M2
Power Supply	Prime Ultra Titanium 1000w
Mouse	Scimitar Pro
Keyboard	K95 Platinum

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System Name	just ordinary potato system, but dont understimate potato..
Processor	ryzen raven ridge 2200g, ryzen 2600 upgrade:)
Motherboard	msi b350 pc mate, biostars a320, asrock ab350m micro
Cooling	x2 cheap china handmade, i got plenty aigo/fantech rgb fans now heh
Memory	klevv dual channel 8gb 3000mhz, trident 16gb 3600mhz, random ddr2 stick
Video Card(s)	back to square, using vega 56 now:D
Storage	wd green ssd 240gb, 3tb seagate expnasion, random laptop hdd x4, 1tb 3.5
Display(s)	acer vgo 22inch fullhd 75hz
Case	cheap segotep/dazumba mid atx, alcatroz mini atx
Audio Device(s)	genius retro wood style, harman kardon stick iii
Power Supply	be quite system power9, powerlogic standar, voltron 300fx, thermaltake smart 1200w
Mouse	rexus, genius ps/2, powerlogic ps/2 ball tracking
Keyboard	rexus, random china product x3
Software	talking abt best software, autodesk/unity3d/notepad yes notepad!!
Benchmark Scores	theres nothing to brag abt potato, but it can run decent 30fps fullhd with good setting:)

System Name	Batman's CaseLabs Mercury S8 Work Computer
Processor	8086K 5.3Ghz binned delidded by Siliconlottery.com 5.5Ghz 6c12t 5.6Ghz 6c6t on ambient air
Motherboard	EVGA Z390 DARK
Cooling	Noctua C14S for all overclocking so far Noctua Industrial PWM fan 2000rpm rated (700rpm inaudible)
Memory	Gskill Trident Z Royal Silver F4-4600C18D-16GTRS running at 4500Mhz 17-17-17-37 (new mem OC) : )
Video Card(s)	AMD WX 4100 Workstation Card (AMD W5400 7nm workstation card coming soon)
Storage	Intel Optane 900P 280GB PCIe card as Primary OS drive / (4) Samsung 860Pro 256GB SATA internal
Display(s)	Planar 27in 2560x1440 Glossy LG panel with glass bonded to panel for increased clarity
Case	CaseLabs Mercury S8 open bench chassis two-tone black front cover with gunmetal frame
Audio Device(s)	Creative $25 2.1 speakers lol
Power Supply	Seasonic Prime Titanium 700watt fanless
Mouse	Logitech MX Master 3 graphite / Glorious Model D matte black / Razer Invicta mousing mat gunmetal
Keyboard	HHKB Hybrid Type-S black printed keycaps
Software	Work Apps text and statistical
Benchmark Scores	Single Thread scores at 5.6Ghz: Cinebench R15 ST - 249 CPU-Z ST - 676 PassMark CPU ST - 3389

System Name	Best AMD Computer
Processor	AMD 7900X3D
Motherboard	Asus X670E E Strix
Cooling	In Win SR36
Memory	GSKILL DDR5 32GB 5200 30
Video Card(s)	Sapphire Pulse 7900XT (Watercooled)
Storage	Corsair MP 700, Seagate 530 2Tb, Adata SX8200 2TBx2, Kingston 2 TBx2, Micron 8 TB, WD AN 1500
Display(s)	GIGABYTE FV43U
Case	Corsair 7000D Airflow
Audio Device(s)	Corsair Void Pro, Logitch Z523 5.1
Power Supply	Deepcool 1000M
Mouse	Logitech g7 gaming mouse
Keyboard	Logitech G510
Software	Windows 11 Pro 64 Steam. GOG, Uplay, Origin
Benchmark Scores	Firestrike: 46183 Time Spy: 25121

Processor	Ryzen 9 5900X
Motherboard	MSI B450 Tomahawk ATX
Cooling	Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
Memory	VENGEANCE LPX 2 x 16GB DDR4-3600 C18 OCed 3800
Video Card(s)	XFX Speedster SWFT309 AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT CORE Gaming
Storage	970 EVO NVMe M.2 500 GB, 870 QVO 1 TB
Display(s)	Samsung 28” 4K monitor
Case	Phantek Eclipse P400S (PH-EC416PS)
Audio Device(s)	EVGA NU Audio
Power Supply	EVGA 850 BQ
Mouse	SteelSeries Rival 310
Keyboard	Logitech G G413 Silver
Software	Windows 10 Professional 64-bit v22H2

System Name	Purple rain
Processor	10.5 thousand 4.2G 1.1v
Motherboard	Zee 490 Aorus Elite
Cooling	Noctua D15S
Memory	16GB 4133 CL16-16-16-31 Viper Steel
Video Card(s)	RTX 2070 Super Gaming X Trio
Storage	SU900 128,8200Pro 1TB,850 Pro 512+256+256,860 Evo 500,XPG950 480, Skyhawk 2TB
Display(s)	Acer XB241YU+Dell S2716DG
Case	P600S Silent w. Alpenfohn wing boost 3 ARGBT+ fans
Audio Device(s)	K612 Pro w. FiiO E10k DAC,W830BT wireless
Power Supply	Superflower Leadex Gold 850W
Mouse	G903 lightspeed+powerplay,G403 wireless + Steelseries DeX + Roccat rest
Keyboard	HyperX Alloy SilverSpeed (w.HyperX wrist rest),Razer Deathstalker
Software	Windows 10
Benchmark Scores	A LOT