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Bargain Alerts/Adverts Discussion Thread

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  • #1502
    Lu Tze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,523 ✭✭✭Lu Tze


    Serephucus wrote: »
    Acer XB270HU at 10:10 tomorrow:
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00U2FE3HY/ref=gb1h_img_m-3_8907_e1fc16a9?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=1SKAR796C2YX2KG74VEK&pf_rd_i=161428031&pf_rd_p=755128907

    (27" 120Hz 1440p G-Sync)
    What are the chances of there being a decent discount on this? Seems to have been backlight bleed issues previously, maybe just a bad/early batch. Would love one, but would lilely need a GPU upgrade and possibly PSU (only have 8+6 pin connectors)


  • #1503
    Xenoronin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,307 ✭✭✭Xenoronin


    I know I'd need a GPU upgrade. If the discount is good enough, I may just say feck it and pull the trigger.


  • #1504
    Lu Tze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,523 ✭✭✭Lu Tze


    Xenoronin wrote: »
    I know I'd need a GPU upgrade. If the discount is good enough, I may just say feck it and pull the trigger.

    Yeah, have a hd7970 at the moment, so no g-sync, and would likely struggle to push any higher than 60 fps at that res, even with most of the bells and whistles turned off/down

    Edit: Dropped from £534 to 499. Still way out of budget!


  • #1505
    Xenoronin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,307 ✭✭✭Xenoronin


    You have Prime? Yeah, bit out of reach just yet. I'd say you should just go with a FreeSync monitor tbh! So much cheaper I'm actually half thinking about it myself.


  • #1506
    T-b0n3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,449 ✭✭✭T-b0n3


    Xenoronin wrote: »
    You have Prime? Yeah, bit out of reach just yet. I'd say you should just go with a FreeSync monitor tbh! So much cheaper I'm actually half thinking about it myself.

    I got excited when I saw the post above about it going on sale. Thought it was the XG Freesync version which I have my eye on.


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  • #1507
    Damo 2k9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,515 ✭✭✭Damo 2k9


    Is freesync just a cheaper g sync monitor? Excuse my ignorance, but I seen that OCUK brang out a freesync monitor there a while back for only 99 pound and was wondering what its like compared to G-Sync.


  • #1508
    papu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,356 ✭✭✭papu


    Damo 2k9 wrote: »
    Is freesync just a cheaper g sync monitor? Excuse my ignorance, but I seen that OCUK brang out a freesync monitor there a while back for only 99 pound and was wondering what its like compared to G-Sync.

    Freesync is AMDs open source alternative to Gsync which is Nvidia only. Afaik


  • #1509
    Xenoronin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,307 ✭✭✭Xenoronin


    FreeSync uses the DisplayPort standards. Gsync uses a proprietary chip inside the monitor to replace something. I don't know the details but basically, it means a 200euro premium on GSync monitors.
    There are minimal differences between FreeSync and GSync. Both support variable refresh rates to match the frame output of the GPU. GSync has a wider range I think before it fails (I think a drop below 40 - 30 FPS is possible for GSync while FreeSync has a min of 40). You ideally won't drop that far as if you are, your settings are too high.


  • #1510
    papu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,356 ✭✭✭papu


    Those Logitech G35's look good , too bad i've got a soundcard and they are USB only :(


  • #1511
    pawrick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭pawrick


    Do any of you know is it better to wait until cyber monday or bite the bullet on black friday for a self build purchase? Do the german sites even take part in these sales?


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  • #1512
    TheDoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,140 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    Weird scenario where big sales are going on, and literally not one thing is tempting me. Finally happy with my build?

    What is this sorcery?!!?!?


  • #1513
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,181 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    I know what you mean. The 960GB SSD the other day had me a little tempted, but I was just kinda like "Meh... Don't really need that..." I think it's more that nothing ticks all the boxes.


  • #1514
    Gumbi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,682 ✭✭✭Gumbi


    Serephucus wrote: »
    I know what you mean. The 960GB SSD the other day had me a little tempted, but I was just kinda like "Meh... Don't really need that..." I think it's more that nothing ticks all the boxes.

    500GB EVO 850 at 92 pounds reeeealy tempted me the other day, and I've only just bought the 250GB version... :P

    It would be nice having the 500GB version as I've just dumped my HDD.


  • #1515
    miralize
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭miralize


    Gumbi wrote: »
    500GB EVO 850 at 92 pounds reeeealy tempted me the other day, and I've only just bought the 250GB version... :P

    It would be nice having the 500GB version as I've just dumped my HDD.

    I kind of want it just for quick backups


  • #1516
    Calvin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,222 ✭✭✭Calvin


    Will be on the look out for a good price on a 970 :D got that 30 day prime trial on the ready as well for anything else I may need.


  • #1517
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I haven't spotted any good parts on amazon. What filters are you using?


  • #1518
    flyingsnail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,790 ✭✭✭flyingsnail


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I haven't spotted any good parts on amazon. What filters are you using?

    I am using this page, shows all of the current black Friday deals, you can then filter by department using the category menu on the right of the page

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/b/ref=br_imp?_encoding=UTF8&node=8741657031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=desktop-0&pf_rd_r=0SR23X4THAHBTSYDT39Z&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=758308187&pf_rd_i=desktop


  • #1519
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭Doge


    This 23" Viewsonic IPS monitor has a lightning deal tomorrow @ 10.10 a.m for non prime customers:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00K6E8ACU/ref=gb1h_img_m-4_5847_e83d3a35?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=0KYXPDG411AVQ64GQA6H&pf_rd_i=161428031&pf_rd_p=765395847


    Seems to be at a really low price already @ £130, and has favourable reviews. Any thoughts on it?

    Deleted User wrote: »
    I haven't spotted any good parts on amazon. What filters are you using?

    The only components so far have been SSD drives and 1 or 2 PSU's.


  • #1520
    Calvin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,222 ✭✭✭Calvin


    What do you guys reckon? Buy the 970 now during Black Friday (€370) or wait until Cyber Monday? Also, if I purchase it from Amazon I'm guessing I get the bullets or blades deal?


  • #1521
    Fnz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,853 ✭✭✭Fnz


    Calvin Leong wrote: »
    What do you guys reckon? Buy the 970 now during Black Friday (€370) or wait until Cyber Monday? Also, if I purchase it from Amazon I'm guessing I get the bullets or blades deal?

    Seems AMD GPUs are getting a price drop. [Link]

    Might have a knock-on effect for the competition?

    Also, €370 doesn't sound a particularly impressive price for a 970, imo.


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  • #1522
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,094 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    challengemaster wrote: »
    Amazon daily deal: SanDisk SSD PLUS 240 GB for £39.99

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00S9Q9VS4?ref_=gb1h_img_m-3_1227_0e1fa6d7&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

    Early chrimbo present for the aul fella methinks.


  • #1523
    papu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,356 ✭✭✭papu


    Pny GTX 960 - €165 @ amazon.it

    can only see it for 216.99

    damn , in need of a GPU update.


  • #1524
    Gatame
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭Gatame


    I'm looking out for an i4790k and also a R9 390 or equivalent GPU, if anybody spots a deal let me know :) Thanks


  • #1525
    Skylinehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    I'm looking for a decent monitor, 27" if it's good value otherwise 24. Anybody see anything?


  • #1526
    Calvin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,222 ✭✭✭Calvin


    Fnz wrote: »
    Seems AMD GPUs are getting a price drop. [Link]

    Might have a knock-on effect for the competition?

    Also, €370 doesn't sound a particularly impressive price for a 970, imo.

    Best price I could find anyways. Mindfactory have it at €350 but they don't ship to Ireland.


  • #1527
    pawrick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭pawrick


    Calvin Leong wrote: »
    Best price I could find anyways. Mindfactory have it at €350 but they don't ship to Ireland.

    Not sure if it's just that item but they do deliver to Ireland (bought a load of stuff from them last night)


  • #1528
    Calvin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,222 ✭✭✭Calvin


    pawrick wrote: »
    Not sure if it's just that item but they do deliver to Ireland (bought a load of stuff from them last night)

    My bad. They actually do deliver to Ireland. How much is delivery?


  • #1529
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,318 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Skylinehead wrote: »
    I'm looking for a decent monitor, 27" if it's good value otherwise 24. Anybody see anything?

    How much you want to spend, any idea of the models your looking at. CamelCamelCamel is your friend today.

    I picked up a Samsung U28D590D for 303 delivered from Amazon warehouse Germany a while back, box was battered badly not a mark anywhere on the monitor though just as new.


  • #1530
    Skylinehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    How much you want to spend, any idea of the models your looking at. CamelCamelCamel is your friend today.

    I picked up a Samsung U28D590D for 303 delivered from Amazon warehouse Germany a while back, box was battered badly not a mark anywhere on the monitor though just as new.
    Haven't really thought about it, and price is flexible. Doesn't help much, but that site looks useful. Thanks!


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  • #1531
    pawrick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭pawrick


    Calvin Leong wrote: »
    My bad. They actually do deliver to Ireland. How much is delivery?

    29.99 delivery but it's double that if you order a case from them as it comes from a different location.

    also note they add a charge for using paypall


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