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Samuel T. Cogley · 25-08-2020 06:14PM

Mr Crispy wrote: »

Has anyone here ever used the Members' Market on the OcUK forums? I have the requisite post count etc for access, and reckon I'd get better prices than CEX, even taking postage to the UK into account. And surely there's be less lowball crap than on Adverts!

I always thank them and say it's too low - always seem to shift stuff on there for a price I'm happy with.

Homelander · 25-08-2020 07:26PM

It's amazing how affordable decent gaming PC's are now in the mainstream. I just bought a PC there from AWD-IT for an office for about €680 delivered - 2700X, 16GB, 1660 Super, 480GB SSD, MB520 case, pci-e Wifi adapter.

It was actually working out a good bit more expensive to build it.

Mr Crispy · 25-08-2020 08:11PM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

I always thank them and say it's too low - always seem to shift stuff on there for a price I'm happy with.

I'll try again so. Has been years since I sold anything there though, but I have loads of parts to shift.

Samuel T. Cogley · 26-08-2020 08:33AM

Homelander wrote: »

It's amazing how affordable decent gaming PC's are now in the mainstream. I just bought a PC there from AWD-IT for an office for about €680 delivered - 2700X, 16GB, 1660 Super, 480GB SSD, MB520 case, pci-e Wifi adapter.

It was actually working out a good bit more expensive to build it.

Weren't they in a spot of bother financially?

Homelander · 26-08-2020 10:33AM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Weren't they in a spot of bother financially?

Samuel T. Cogley · 26-08-2020 10:40AM

Not s Simpsons fan I'm afraid so I don't get the meme

Robert ninja · 26-08-2020 11:35AM

Homelander wrote: »

It's amazing how affordable decent gaming PC's are now in the mainstream. I just bought a PC there from AWD-IT for an office for about €680 delivered - 2700X, 16GB, 1660 Super, 480GB SSD, MB520 case, pci-e Wifi adapter.

It was actually working out a good bit more expensive to build it.

AFAIK some places it's absurdly expensive to buy parts so everyone buys pre-builts. I have very little knowledge of the current economic state of Ireland but is it at the level where we're getting like such countries? I may look into pre-builts for my next system but the lack of choice would probably throw me off... nvidia all over the place in em'.

yoshiktk · 28-08-2020 06:03PM

Any Pc couch users? I'm thinking about mowing my pc to living room, dont have aniugh space in my room for Beat Saber. Now im looking at decent couch keyboard&mouse combo. Any decent lap board solutions? Not much to choose from dedicated ones, kinda cant see myself spending 70€ for Corsair lap board plus another 150€ for keyboard and mouse.
Thanks

wotzgoingon · 28-08-2020 06:10PM

Piece of wood? I used to use a book for a mouse pad a few years ago and put it down and picked up the keyboard when i wanted to type. But I did game with a controller though rather than a KB&M.

yoshiktk · 28-08-2020 06:15PM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Piece of wood? I used to use a book for a mouse pad a few years ago and put it down and picked up the keyboard when i wanted to type. But I did game with a controller though rather than a KB&M.

If I had a body of teen why not, now my old bones are to sensitive. In old days I played Cod with couch as mousepad. Now with messed up wrists need something soft and comfy.

wotzgoingon · 28-08-2020 06:32PM

yoshiktk wrote: »

If I had a body of teen why not, now my old bones are to sensitive. In old days I played Cod with couch as mousepad. Now with messed up wrists need something soft and comfy.

I think I know what you mean my thumbs are sore from gaming with a controller over the years. I'm deadly serious too. Madness this growing old shít ain't too good.

Skerries · 30-08-2020 03:41PM

the Couchmaster?

Squidgy Black · 30-08-2020 05:44PM

yoshiktk wrote: »

Any Pc couch users? I'm thinking about mowing my pc to living room, dont have aniugh space in my room for Beat Saber. Now im looking at decent couch keyboard&mouse combo. Any decent lap board solutions? Not much to choose from dedicated ones, kinda cant see myself spending 70€ for Corsair lap board plus another 150€ for keyboard and mouse.
Thanks

What about one of those dinner tray things that have sort of a bean bag on the bottom of them, like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L1X8V4F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xv-sFbYBG2G0P but if you could find a larger surfaced one

yoshiktk · 30-08-2020 11:18PM

Skerries wrote: »

the Couchmaster?

It's tempting but i'm afraid it's a little bit to big, plus if I add the cost of decent keyboard and mouse, cost goes over what I would expect to spend. Around 150ish for whole solution.

Squidgy Black wrote: »

What about one of those dinner tray things that have sort of a bean bag on the bottom of them, like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L1X8V4F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xv-sFbYBG2G0P but if you could find a larger surfaced one

I was checking the laptop ones, would be almost fine, but they tend to have not a lot of space for mouse.

Probably in the end I will go for Corsair K63 and their lapboard.

Now have to deal with Steam link. Isn't as smoth experience I thought it would be. Using it as remote desktop is kinda finicky. Sometimes works ok, but sometimes refuse to work at all. It looks I'll have to get bigger hole in wall to put hdmi and usb thru.

ShadowHearth · 31-08-2020 03:30PM

Lads. I sow this website being on "okay" terms here, so I presume its safe to go with this crowd? Its not for me, but friends son.
Spec wise this things more then okay and in the budget. Just not sure what PSU they have in it, it wont be complete trash? 80 Bronze would not put me off. My Corsair bronze still going strong 7ish years later.

https://www.cclonline.com/pc/gaming-pcs/ryzen/ccl-ryzen-gs-gaming-pc/

Bonus points for 144hz Monitor for 200eu ish too?

edit: from having a conversation and sons shopping list that was sent to me, I would not let him build it himself, if you know what I mean. So I would need to a prebuilt solution.

TitianGerm · 31-08-2020 03:39PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Lads. I sow this website being on "okay" terms here, so I presume its safe to go with this crowd? Its not for me, but friends son.
Spec wise this things more then okay and in the budget. Just not sure what PSU they have in it, it wont be complete trash? 80 Bronze would not put me off. My Corsair bronze still going strong 7ish years later.

https://www.cclonline.com/pc/gaming-pcs/ryzen/ccl-ryzen-gs-gaming-pc/

edit: from having a conversation and sons shopping list that was sent to me, I would not let him build it himself, if you know what I mean. So I would need to a prebuilt solution.

New Nvidia GPUs being announced tomorrow so get him to hold off for a few days, especially when he's looking at a 2060.

ShadowHearth · 31-08-2020 03:52PM

TitianGerm wrote: »

New Nvidia GPUs being announced tomorrow so get him to hold off for a few days, especially when he's looking at a 2060.

He does not look at anything, as he does not really have a clue at all hehe, its me looking the best I can get in budget.

Its for Xmas present. So I guess there is still time.

TitianGerm · 31-08-2020 03:58PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

He does not look at anything, as he does not really have a clue at all hehe, its me looking the best I can get in budget.

Its for Xmas present. So I guess there is still time.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/awd-it-gaming-desktop-pc-showcase-custom-edited-2070-super-with-2700x-ps840-or-3600-ps950-deal-from-awd-it-3534955

Came across this for you, much better GPU, not as good CPU though but add the 3600 for a little more and it still costs less than the CCL machine.

Edit: slightly more when you add the bigger SSD.

Mr Crispy · 01-09-2020 07:36AM

Don't have a vertical GPU mount in your case, but still want to gaze on your beautiful graphics card? Fear not, Nagao Manufacturing has you covered. :pac:

Skerries · 01-09-2020 09:27AM

Homelander · 01-09-2020 09:40AM

It's missing the 60hz monitor + "can it run minecraft at 300fps"

Ultrflat · 01-09-2020 11:56AM

Looking at getting these as I'm moving out of my old home and into rented accommodation does any one use these?
https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing-accessories/networking/powerline/tp-link-tl-pa8010p-v2-powerline-adapter-kit-av1300-twin-pack-10167032-pdt.html

Krombopulos Michael · 01-09-2020 12:21PM

Ultrflat wrote: »

Looking at getting these as I'm moving out of my old home and into rented accommodation does any one use these?
https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing-accessories/networking/powerline/tp-link-tl-pa8010p-v2-powerline-adapter-kit-av1300-twin-pack-10167032-pdt.html

I dont use those brand but I use Netgear variants have they have been a lifesaver. I run them from my router to my home office with great connection and speeds.

Main thing is dont plug them into a extension lead, as this degrades the signal significantly (ive tested and confirmed). Plug them directly to the wall socket and your good to go.

JoyPad · 01-09-2020 12:51PM

Ultrflat wrote: »

Looking at getting these as I'm moving out of my old home and into rented accommodation does any one use these?
https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing-accessories/networking/powerline/tp-link-tl-pa8010p-v2-powerline-adapter-kit-av1300-twin-pack-10167032-pdt.html

I have been able to connect multiple such devices in my house, even from different manufacturers, as they all implement the same specification.

jonski · 01-09-2020 04:48PM

Why do I get the feeling that the prices quoted in the Nvidia reveal won't translate to any site we will be buying from .

K.O.Kiki · 01-09-2020 04:53PM

jonski wrote: »

Why do I get the feeling that the prices quoted in the Nvidia reveal won't translate to any site we will be buying from .

Those are Nvidia's FE prices; assuming you can get one it's generally just US price or so.

But AIB models will likely be more expensive, i.e. I expect 550-600 / 750-800 euro starting prices.

Squidgy Black · 01-09-2020 04:58PM

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

Those are Nvidia's FE prices; assuming you can get one it's generally just US price or so.

But AIB models will likely be more expensive, i.e. I expect 550-600 / 750-800 euro starting prices.

Even the FE will likely be closer to 500-550 in euro when you take VAT into account and the exchange, 2080TI is £1150 on the Nvidia UK site but $1200 in the US.

SickBoy · 01-09-2020 04:59PM

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

Those are Nvidia's FE prices; assuming you can get one it's generally just US price or so.

But AIB models will likely be more expensive, i.e. I expect 550-600 / 750-800 euro starting prices.

I struggle to see why AIB partners will feel they can charge more for their cards this time around.
The cooling solution on the 'Founders' cards looks far more superior than ever so what will be their excuse to charge more?
I think Nvidia have a strangle hold on the market and would just as soon like to see AIB partners sink.

K.O.Kiki · 01-09-2020 05:27PM

SickBoy wrote: »

I struggle to see why AIB partners will feel they can charge more for their cards this time around.
The cooling solution on the 'Founders' cards looks far more superior than ever so what will be their excuse to charge more?
I think Nvidia have a strangle hold on the market and would just as soon like to see AIB partners sink.

I don't think they do - remember that even though it's Nvidia, the FE cards are still made by an OEM (possibly Cooler Master).
If that OEM gets a monopoly on GPUs, Nvidia have less leverage in trade deals.
In addition, they want the overclockers at companies like EVGA & ASUS.

BloodBath · 01-09-2020 06:34PM

SickBoy wrote: »

I struggle to see why AIB partners will feel they can charge more for their cards this time around.
The cooling solution on the 'Founders' cards looks far more superior than ever so what will be their excuse to charge more?
I think Nvidia have a strangle hold on the market and would just as soon like to see AIB partners sink.

GPU manufacturers often make custom boards with better power delivery for overclocking. It's not just a different cooler.

We'll get the usual range of cheap coolers with oem boards up to higher end custom boards with better coolers.

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