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wardides · 03-01-2018 05:16PM

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

What model/price?

Should have said, this is the laptop I'm contemplating purchasing.

https://www.adverts.ie/laptops/full-hd-1920-x-1080-hp-elitebook-8570p-15-6-widescreen-intel-i5-processor-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-mint-condition-6-month-warranty-great-battery/14506365

Agreed deal for €400 quid with 12 month warranty so think I'm going to dive for it (hadn't put it in here has had created a thread in main forum!).

Cheers

TerrorFirmer · 03-01-2018 05:44PM

Pretty OK if it comes with a 12 month warranty, speed wise it would be pretty similar to modern i3 or i5 'U' model processors and that 256GB SSD will make a major difference.

For similar money you'd get a modern i3 (same speed), 128GB SSD and full HD brand new but the overall quality of the laptop would be somewhat lesser, and the HP seems a) in good nick and b) has a 14" screen too which is a good size.

wardides · 03-01-2018 05:46PM

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Pretty OK if it comes with a 12 month warranty, speed wise it would be pretty similar to modern i3 or i5 'U' model processors and that 256GB SSD will make a major difference.

For similar money you'd get a modern i3 (same speed), 128GB SSD and full HD brand new but the overall quality of the laptop would be somewhat lesser, and the HP seems a) in good nick and b) has a 14" screen too which is a good size.

Think it is actually a 15"6 screen - not major difference for me, will use more battery power i guess but easier to use!

K.O.Kiki · 03-01-2018 06:51PM

wardides wrote: »

Should have said, this is the laptop I'm contemplating purchasing.

https://www.adverts.ie/laptops/full-hd-1920-x-1080-hp-elitebook-8570p-15-6-widescreen-intel-i5-processor-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-mint-condition-6-month-warranty-great-battery/14506365

Agreed deal for €400 quid with 12 month warranty so think I'm going to dive for it (hadn't put it in here has had created a thread in main forum!).

Cheers

Yeah that's a good deal.

For slighty more you could get a Thinkpad W530:
https://www.adverts.ie/laptops/lenovo-tp-graphic-workstation-w530-i7-2-7ghz-16gb-500gb-hdd-win-10-pro/12482397

More expensive but with a full-power 4-core/8-thread CPU

iLikeWaffles · 03-01-2018 11:50PM

Interesting. Not sure what to make of that is it just scare tactics for AMD or real?

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3245606/security/intel-x86-cpu-kernel-bug-faq-how-it-affects-pc-mac.html

wotzgoingon · 04-01-2018 12:04AM

iLikeWaffles wrote: »

Interesting. Not sure what to make of that is it just scare tactics for AMD or real?

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3245606/security/intel-x86-cpu-kernel-bug-faq-how-it-affects-pc-mac.html

I wrote about AMD chips getting hampered in the other thread even though they are not at risk. Trust me if it was the other way round Intel chips would not take a hit if AMD chips were vulnerable.

iLikeWaffles · 04-01-2018 12:39AM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

I wrote about AMD chips getting hampered in the other thread even though they are not at risk. Trust me if it was the other way round Intel chips would not take a hit if AMD chips were vulnerable.

https://newsroom.intel.com/news/intel-responds-to-security-research-findings/

wotzgoingon · 04-01-2018 12:41AM

iLikeWaffles wrote: »

https://newsroom.intel.com/news/intel-responds-to-security-research-findings/

I read that already but I would like confirmation from someone other than Intel.

iLikeWaffles · 04-01-2018 12:42AM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

I read that already but I would like confirmation from someone other than Intel.

Just saw the other thread there!

K.O.Kiki · 04-01-2018 01:02PM

Upgrade bug is biting.

Thinking of a new case - Thermaltake View 27

Only issues:

I don't need it
It's plexi-glass (not tempered glass) so not scratch-proof
My AIO hasn't shipped yet

Thoughts?

game4it70 · 04-01-2018 01:29PM

I like to look of it but I'd be concerned about intake air flow with the way the front is set up.

ED E · 04-01-2018 01:35PM

S'not inverted. S'not worth having.

Grahamer666 · 04-01-2018 02:14PM

Looks like there's next to no room between the case and GPU fans. Nah, pass!

SickBoy · 04-01-2018 03:01PM

Is it just me or does anyone else cringe when it comes RGB lighting, windowed side panels and vertical mounted GPUs?
I'm happy with a black box style case under my desk that contains the performance I need.

Maybe I'm just getting old now...

K.O.Kiki · 04-01-2018 03:18PM

Grahamer666 wrote: »

Looks like there's next to no room between the case and GPU fans. Nah, pass!

I wouldn't be side-mounting it anyway, my GPU is 2.5 slots wide :pac:

SickBoy wrote: »

Is it just me or does anyone else cringe when it comes RGB lighting, windowed side panels and vertical mounted GPUs?
I'm happy with a black box style case under my desk that contains the performance I need.

Maybe I'm just getting old now...

RGB lights are meh.
Windows are useful for seeing if the fans are on!:pac:

I have 2x 120mm grey Noctuas I'd throw in anyway.

TerrorFirmer · 04-01-2018 03:18PM

Just had this conversation yesterday. I'd be fairly into my PC looking the part - perfect cabling, some lighting, custom logos, glass window, etc.

I'd say cringe is a bit too strong of a word. No different to someone who takes pride in the appearance of their car versus someone who couldn't care less as long as it goes from A to B really!

The only type of case I hate is the cheap, tacky and ugly low-end cases that push the bling factor to the max. Like this below...I'd rather a nice plain black case than that.

Grahamer666 · 04-01-2018 03:35PM

I have two RGB strips in my case though i have a Meshify C and the glass is very dark on it so looks subtle enough. Think it looks good meself.

04-01-2018 04:14PM

If you're getting old, so am I. Not being able to turn off my graphic card's led permanently is an annoyance to me.

K.O.Kiki · 04-01-2018 04:32PM

Hmm.
Only other case that catches my eye is the Cooler Master Mastercase Pro 3.
http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mini-tower/mastercase-pro-3/

It's bloody massive though; mATX @ 55L volume!
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Also Corsair Carbide SPEC Alpha
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http://www.corsair.com/en-eu/carbide-series-spec-alpha-mid-tower-gaming-case-black-yellow

Grahamer666 · 04-01-2018 05:50PM

The new Phanteks P300 looks great. Very nice understated design and a good price too.

K.O.Kiki · 04-01-2018 05:56PM

Grahamer666 wrote: »

The new Phanteks P300 looks great. Very nice understated design and a good price too.

Too small for my PSU; I'd need a P400 or Enthoo Evolv.

Grahamer666 · 04-01-2018 06:48PM

I've an Evolv ATX I'll sell ye. :v

K.O.Kiki · 04-01-2018 09:37PM

Grahamer666 wrote: »

I've an Evolv ATX I'll sell ye. :v

That's very generous, but I've ended up finding a (more expensive) side-project to do instead

:pac:

Will post it in Arcade & Retro when it's finished :pac:

deceit · 04-01-2018 09:41PM

Upgrade bug hit me in that I went from a Logitech G900 mouse to a G903 with the wireless charging mouse mat and got the G933 headset also

Really liking the idea of never having to plug my mouse in again. It seems to work really well, it always keeps the battery in and around 90% for the best life of the battery

Got a few other bits over Christmas but this is the one I'm enjoying the most

Cuddlesworth · 04-01-2018 11:22PM

deceit wrote: »

Upgrade bug hit me in that I went from a Logitech G900 mouse to a G903 with the wireless charging mouse mat and got the G933 headset also
Really liking the idea of never having to plug my mouse in again. It seems to work really well, it always keeps the battery in and around 90% for the best life of the battery
Got a few other bits over Christmas but this is the one I'm enjoying the most

MX518 still going strong 12 years later. I'll be sad the day it goes but damm Logitech have me as a lifelong customer. I've had and have a bunch of other gear from them as a result, like a G710+ keyboard.

deceit · 04-01-2018 11:38PM

Cuddlesworth wrote: »

MX518 still going strong 12 years later. I'll be sad the day it goes but damm Logitech have me as a lifelong customer. I've had and have a bunch of other gear from them as a result, like a G710+ keyboard.

I liked the G900 so much I bought a spare, then bought the G903/mouse-charge pad/G933 headset and can see myself getting more from them.

Revoker88 · 05-01-2018 12:07AM

Logitech dominates my peripherals now too,just cant fault the built quality,functionality or the after care if something does go wrong.

Next up will be a wireless headset for me sometime this year,siberia v2's are looking a bit sorry at this stage and im sick of the wires.

wotzgoingon · 05-01-2018 01:26AM

I feel sorry for someone buying a OEM i7 8700 with lets say a GTX 1070. You will be totally conned.

Skerries · 05-01-2018 09:07AM

TerrorFirmer · 05-01-2018 10:54AM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

I feel sorry for someone buying a OEM i7 8700 with lets say a GTX 1070. You will be totally conned.

I'm kinda lost, what do you mean by this?

Also what's the story with the cartoon above - is there something with the FM2 CPU's affected? Just when they have the A6 specifically....

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