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ED E · 12-08-2015 04:28PM

glynf wrote: »

Camelcamelcamel is a decent price tracker, works with amazon as well.

Thats what Im using, by the time I get their mail the sales over.

Revoker88 · 12-08-2015 04:42PM

Wright wrote: »

lol how much? Jeebus you could walk into Yongsan Electronics market at get one of those for or the equivalent of $125. Interesting markup. They're basically passé there, Shimians and Crossfits as far as the eye can see, going for nowt.

Saw a 21:9 shimian a few months back, but it was $250 for a 29" 1080p 15m/s one so I didn't bother, but it's a sign they will be coming. Certainly Shimian is willing to buy cases for the panel.

Nearly two years ago prices for a high refresh rate 1440p monitors were ridiculous,so yeah it was a bargain lol

Was certainly cheaper than flying to korea to buy one lol

VenomIreland · 13-08-2015 12:23PM

Looking at getting a Dell u2515, see it's going fire about 350 on Amazon, where else should I be looking nowadays?

papu · 13-08-2015 12:41PM

Anyone have a recommendation for a good Desk stand for a dual monitor 24" set up ? Desk doesn't have allot of depth to it and the monitor stands are taking up too much space.

Wright · 13-08-2015 12:53PM

papu wrote: »

Anyone have a recommendation for a good Desk stand for a dual monitor 24" set up ? Desk doesn't have allot of depth to it and the monitor stands are taking up too much space.

I'm looking for a cheap arm/dual arm on a vice grip too. Can anyone recommend a brand to look into?

TerrorFirmer · 13-08-2015 12:56PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

I just googled it. Just went through few websites. I only focused on gaming benchmarks and increase was only like 5fps vs i7 2600k

Yeah, if it's just for gaming, there's still no reason to move from a 2500K at all. Even if you had a Titan X you're looking at a couple of frames at most.

HellboundIRL · 13-08-2015 02:00PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sx1kLGVAF0

This video makes the upgrade look like it's worth it. I'd really like to see the difference at higher resolutions though.

glynf · 13-08-2015 03:52PM

papu wrote: »

Anyone have a recommendation for a good Desk stand for a dual monitor 24" set up ? Desk doesn't have allot of depth to it and the monitor stands are taking up too much space.

Wright wrote: »

I'm looking for a cheap arm/dual arm on a vice grip too. Can anyone recommend a brand to look into?

Ergotech make great stands, but not cheap; you could go with two single monitor clamps, probably more stable than two screens hanging off a single clamp.

There are also cheaper single clamps on amazon like this one, or dual ones like this.

If you can drill/fix to the wall, you might be better off with something like this wall bracket, I've used dozens of them for monitors up to 32".

MiskyBoyy · 13-08-2015 04:38PM

glynf wrote: »

If you can drill/fix to the wall, you might be better off with something like this wall bracket, I've used dozens of them for monitors up to 32".

Yeah but fúck Argos price for that.

I've got a few off Amazon and all have been very good & strong so far,

1 like this (£10.99) http://www.amazon.co.uk/VonHaus-Basics-Cantilever-Bracket-Swivel/dp/B0044YMQIW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1439480222&sr=8-2&keywords=tv+bracket+tilt+and+swivel

challengemaster · 13-08-2015 04:40PM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Yeah but fúck Argos price for that.

I've got a few off Amazon and all have been very good & strong so far,

1 like this (£10.99) http://www.amazon.co.uk/VonHaus-Basics-Cantilever-Bracket-Swivel/dp/B0044YMQIW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1439480222&sr=8-2&keywords=tv+bracket+tilt+and+swivel

VonHaus stuff is class. We have this one, I actually think its the best deal on amazon..

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003U46SWC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

glynf · 13-08-2015 04:41PM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Yeah but fúck Argos price for that.

I've got a few off Amazon and all have been very good & strong so far,

1 like this (£10.99) http://www.amazon.co.uk/VonHaus-Basics-Cantilever-Bracket-Swivel/dp/B0044YMQIW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1439480222&sr=8-2&keywords=tv+bracket+tilt+and+swivel

Yea should've said I get them from a wholesaler for about 25 ex Vat, nearest thing found was on argos.

papu · 13-08-2015 04:49PM

Cheers Guys , I was looking at this ,http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0119RCQWW?ref_=pd_ybh_6

But the Monitors I have aren't exactly the same , so one's going to have to be slightly higher / lower than the other one ,

I'm thinking getting two single desk mounts will be better , might be more hassle to set up , but ultimately it'll be more flexible.

MiskyBoyy · 13-08-2015 04:52PM

papu wrote: »

Cheers Guys , I was looking at this ,http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0119RCQWW?ref_=pd_ybh_6

Shít I might even get that 1 myself! Only problem, don't think 1 of my monitors is mountable

papu · 13-08-2015 05:00PM

Ordered two of these.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/VonHaus-Monitor-Bracket-Screens-Rotation/dp/B0119NXXYQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_23_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=05FPNCYNSJCSQNKB0B01
Will post results.

Wright · 13-08-2015 05:19PM

papu wrote: »

Ordered two of these.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/VonHaus-Monitor-Bracket-Screens-Rotation/dp/B0119NXXYQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_23_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=05FPNCYNSJCSQNKB0B01
Will post results.

Wow is that a permanent discount?

papu · 13-08-2015 05:34PM

Wright wrote: »

Wow is that a permanent discount?

Nah it's just bs marketing

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Wright · 13-08-2015 05:50PM

So, not an all time but pretty much?

Are Amazon's full RRP bull♡♡♡♡? I've always wondered.

I kind of want a 34" 21:9 eventually, wonder if Von Haus do a stand that could take that.

Redfox25 · 13-08-2015 07:49PM

Out of interest, whats a decent 1440p monitor. I have the gpu and cpu to drive it. Probably wont buy until xmas sales though.
Are monitors coming down in price in the last while?

ShadowHearth wrote: »

I still would love to have 21:9 1440p version some day, even if I have my pc connected to TV for almost a year now
What kind off GPU setup we talking to be able to run one of these at 60?

wotzgoingon · 14-08-2015 12:05AM

New PowerColor 390x. Big factory overclock.

http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/powercolor-launches-devil-radeon-r9-390x-graphics-card.html

Robert ninja · 14-08-2015 12:18AM

I had a dream about configuring Linux. Bloody hell I need to get more sun.

Gumbi · 14-08-2015 02:27PM

Redfox25 wrote: »

Rma it and when they cant offer you a new one, settle for a 390x instead

Was thinking I might get a 390/390X out of an RMA :P But it's serious hassle and I effing love this card, better than most 390s in terms of cooling/overall performance (superb VRM cooling, nice backplate, good overclocking); the 390s get better memory clocks though.

Having said that a 390X would be a step up

Solitaire · 14-08-2015 03:07PM

Gumbi wrote: »

a 390X would be a step up

A ban would be a step down

Who infected Gumbi with the dumb? He's surely caught a bad dose of it judging from his last few posts

Seriously though, not cool. Stick it on Adverts or wherever and link it in the sale thread, if its not being given away no-strings-attached advertising on-thread in any thread is against the ToS

Gumbi · 14-08-2015 03:12PM

Woops, my bad, was just probing for interest

But the second 390X comment was regarding an RMA luckout, not buying one

I think you removed the post anyway so hopefully it's OK now.

Wright · 14-08-2015 04:57PM

Solitaire will probe you if you're not careful

Though it would be nice to have a marketplace on here. Tons of forums do it without issue.You could arguably know someone better before buying off them, in comparison to Adverts.

Serephucus · 14-08-2015 09:50PM

Yeah, Adverts really has gotten annoying. I've started listing my stuff on Done Deal and Gumtree as well, just because Adverts seems to be chocked full of ***** recently.

raze_them_all_ · 14-08-2015 09:53PM

Serephucus wrote: »

Yeah, Adverts really has gotten annoying. I've started listing my stuff on Done Deal and Gumtree as well, just because Adverts seems to be chocked full of ***** recently.

swap for my phone?

glynf · 14-08-2015 09:55PM

Adverts would benefit from a filter that stops people under a certain rep level from commenting/making offers, would be handy for filtering out the worst offenders.

Wright · 14-08-2015 10:25PM

glynf wrote: »

Adverts would benefit from a filter that stops people under a certain rep level from commenting/making offers, would be handy for filtering out the worst offenders.

Could be abused, but something like reddits system could work.

Serephucus · 14-08-2015 10:43PM

A sub-forum, out in the tech section maybe. Thread per sale, same as other forums. *shrug* What's the worst that happens?

VenomIreland · 15-08-2015 10:20AM

Anyone know the cheapest place to get a Dell U2515? Cheapest I can find is http://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/25Zoll--63-50cm--Dell-UltraSharp-U2515H-schwarz-2560x1440-1xDP-1x-MiniDP-_988581.html

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