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MidlanderMan · 29-06-2021 03:12PM

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Flood of 3070/3080s too, now they're all still ridiculous prices but it seems like they're panicking.

yeah just the sheer number of cars is what's encouraging. Prices are still stupid but they'll have to cut them to realistic levels eventually.

Robert ninja · 29-06-2021 04:31PM

It's adverts people can offer whatever they want. Might even still be priced highly partially because they expect trade offers for 50 quid and a half empty coke bottle.

Luck100 · 29-06-2021 04:43PM

The smart scalpers have unloaded already. The dummies thinking they can sell above new retail prices in a falling market...they'll be waiting a while.

glynf · 29-06-2021 04:45PM

Robert ninja wrote: »

It's adverts people can offer whatever they want. Might even still be priced highly partially because they expect trade offers for 50 quid and a half empty coke bottle.

You can set a minimum offer which will automatically reject anything under same. works a treat to filter out some of the donkeys.

MidlanderMan · 29-06-2021 07:04PM

What *is* annoying is seeing cards disappear from adverts and appear on cex.
5700xt that was for sale in Offaly recently is in CEX Tullamore atm.

CEX will price it at the asking price the seller had on adverts, but the advert only got €340 for it from CEX.

If the seller was willing to take his licks he could have sold it to another gamer/user for €350 or so and everyone wins, instead they took their pride to CEX rather than admit people on adverts offering under askining were right.

Homelander · 29-06-2021 07:54PM

Are you sure that isn't coincidence? Would make zero sense to sell it to CEX for €340 when they would still easily get more than that for it on Adverts right now. They wouldn't have to settle for €350.

K.O.Kiki · 29-06-2021 08:13PM

Maybe they sold it to CEX as they know it's a lemon.

Nibs05 · 30-06-2021 08:49PM

Anyone have info on the TPM 2.0 requirement for windows 11, some articles say it’s not needed some say you need the module, either way the module looks hard to find and the scalpers are out, my Asus Z390 has a TPM 2.0 header but good luck trying to find one !

AlmightyCushion · 30-06-2021 08:54PM

Nibs05 wrote: »

Anyone have info on the TPM 2.0 requirement for windows 11, some articles say it’s not needed some say you need the module, either way the module looks hard to find and the scalpers are out, my Asus Z390 has a TPM 2.0 header but good luck trying to find one !

Your processor more than likely has TPM built in do you'll likely be grand. No point buying anything until closer to the launch and Microsoft clarify these things.

Squidgy Black · 30-06-2021 08:55PM

Nibs05 wrote: »

Anyone have info on the TPM 2.0 requirement for windows 11, some articles say it’s not needed some say you need the module, either way the module looks hard to find and the scalpers are out, my Asus Z390 has a TPM 2.0 header but good luck trying to find one !

So the word going around is that you may not need a dedicated TPM chip, and that Intel PTT or AMD PSP fPTM will suffice, and there's also a way to bypass the requirement that's been found on the insider preview.

I'd say it'll be clarified in the next while as to what the actual requirements are, but it's been a shít show so far

MidlanderMan · 01-07-2021 12:46PM

CEX GPU prices starting to drop. A 1660ti that was 450 is down to 400 and a 3070 that was 1300 is down to 999.

It's happening Bois.

Aodhan5000 · 01-07-2021 07:29PM

Rm750x arrived and she's a classy yolk tbf. Just need a classy GPU and case to go with her now and I'm set. The thought of being able to leave me PC on overnight and not have to worry about a house fire is amazing

Serephucus · 06-07-2021 08:16AM

Bought some rack rails from pennelcomonline for around €20 or so each, an paid around €25 for delivery.
They're coming from the US (which I didn't realize, as their call centre is in eastern Europe), and apparently customs want €40.

What are my options here? Can I just refuse the delivery and get a refund?

Cuddlesworth · 06-07-2021 08:34AM

Serephucus wrote: »

Bought some rack rails from pennelcomonline for around €20 or so each, an paid around €25 for delivery.
They're coming from the US (which I didn't realize, as their call centre is in eastern Europe), and apparently customs want €40.

What are my options here? Can I just refuse the delivery and get a refund?

Pretty sure its coming from the UK, not the US.

Returns Address
Returns Dept.
Penn Elcom Online
Philips House
Drury Lane, Ponswood Industrial Estate
St. Leonards-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN38 9BA
United Kingdom

Not that there is much difference now days.

You won't get a refund of the delivery fees and might get a restocking fee subtracted, so I would suggest just paying and learning from the mistake.

Serephucus · 06-07-2021 10:25AM

TIL there's a Washington in the UK.

I wouldn't mind, but I ordered something else from them before I knew about this.
This will be some bloody expensive bits of steel...
Lesson learned: Germany FTW!

Cuddlesworth · 06-07-2021 12:34PM

They are actually quite hard to get, Penn were about the only decent source I could find for 12U rails at actual affordable rates. Visiting the amazon page now, delivery outside of the UK is out.

I think its because there is a 25% steel tariff now from either England or the US and rack rails are really just a steel strip.

Squidgy Black · 15-07-2021 09:37AM

There's a new case out, Itek Evolve (also known as the SAMA IM01 and I think Tecware Fusion), it's basically a slightly taller version of the Cooler Master NR200P but can fit an MATX mobo and a full ATX PSU.

Had one ordered but then found out I couldn't run a 240mm aio with an ATX PSU, but if someone was air-cooling it looks like a pretty cool case, can fit up to 155mm coolers too.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07L8Y48RM/ref%3Dcm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_VW61V9JS81M42YVTEAXV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

MidlanderMan · 15-07-2021 11:02AM

Jesus this new layout is shocking 🤮

Aodhan5000 · 15-07-2021 12:09PM

Mobile version of it was pure tapped, don't know what to make of it, PC version seems like a dream by comaprison

GHOST MGG · 15-07-2021 03:28PM

I was wondering why there was no posts in this forum after the 6th july..log on today and..my eyes....jesus

Serephucus · 15-07-2021 05:42PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117602192#Comment_117602192

Update to this: Didn't end up getting charged import tax, but did get a call from Fedex to confirm it wasn't a business delivery.

Nibs05 · 17-07-2021 05:40PM

I bought a Dell S2721DGF in Littlewoods of all places for €389.99 on sale, I heard good things about the monitor as it’s similar to the LG GL850

Aodhan5000 · 17-07-2021 09:10PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117625087#Comment_117625087

Have it myself, great bit of kit. Only thing I don't like about it is the inability to change the RGB on the back

ZeroThreat · 18-07-2021 02:21PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117565202#Comment_117565202

Got myself a Tx70m last week to keep an old PC running a little while longer after the PSU died. (Previously had a 650W Superflower model since 2012)

ZeroThreat · 18-07-2021 02:31PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117625773#Comment_117625773

The PC I'm using atm was a self-built from 2012, really want to replace it at this point, also want to replace my current samsung S23A570D with a good 27" monitor suitable for games, watching tv/films and general use. Is this Dell model suitable for all the above? IIRC, 9 years ago IPS was considered to have generally good colours, brightness, image quality but the refresh rates maxed out at 60hz and the TN panels were generally needed for higher refresh.

If this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08FRH6CVM/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&th=1 is the model you refer to, it seems that modern IPS screens can handle high refresh rates now too?

Btw, I put up a thread the other day with specs for build I'm planning, some constructive criticism would be welcome 😀

https://boards.ie/discussion/2058199112/high-ish-spec-pc-for-gaming-general-use-suggestions-welcome#latest

Aodhan5000 · 18-07-2021 03:08PM

Ya that's the one. It's available on Dell.ie for a bit over 400. Not sure what shipping would be like though, can take a while: https://www.dell.com/en-ie/shop/monitors-monitor-accessories/ar/4009?appliedRefinements=29896,2583

There's probably better value IPS 1440p 165Hz monitors out there though. Check out hardware unboxed for monitor recommendations

Aodhan5000 · 18-07-2021 03:20PM

Also the Dell S2721DGFA is the same as the Dell S2721DGF and is in stock on Amazon for about 385 euro (£330) which isn't too bad

MidlanderMan · 23-07-2021 12:39AM

Anyone who recommended people here buy Alienware PC's over the last few months, you own those people an apology.

Absolute buckets of shite.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ulhFi5N2hc&ab_channel=GamersNexus

z0oT · 24-07-2021 10:17PM

Even my router is reporting a temperature increase the last week.

Both graphs are the network card and the SSD that the OS runs from. You can clearly see the increase from the 16th of July onward which is interesting. The oscillations up/down are from days and nights usually.

wotzgoingon · 24-07-2021 10:38PM

Nothing unusual there we are far hotter than we usually are. I even noticed the fan on my X570 chipset came on a few times. I think even my GPU turned on the fans for a short period just to cool down while browsing/watching netflix, YouTube.

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