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Rune

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    Rune got a reaction from maddog1234 in I cant get my 4K tv to run at 60 Hz   
    That is a weirdly specific tv manual. I like it. More companies should do that.
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    Rune got a reaction from ClarissKrays in Gamers Nexus alleges LMG has insufficient ethics and integrity   
    I haven't watched any LTT videos for hardware reviews in years (and this is my first post on the forum in quite some time too, hello!) so I'm probably not the main audience being catered to here. I have long considered Linus to be the head of an entertainment and 'first tech contact' company, not a genuine reviewing entity. I remember coming across the solid copper cooler video (I'm a sucker for custom loops so these get recommended a lot), but then watching the video and being extremely confused as to why they expected anything other than horrible performance on a card that the prototype wasn't designed for. In a world where an extra 0.5mm on thermal pad thickness can totally wreck temperatures on a block designed for the actual product you are using, I can't see any level of professionalism or experience that allows this to happen. If the excuse is to not waste a few hundred dollars, it feels like the appropriate action would have been to decline accepting a prototype for a product you don't have on hand before agreeing to script and shoot a video (with now using time afterwards cleaning up the mess). And then to find out that, somehow, after multiple rounds of emails asking for it back the prototype was still auctioned away is incredibly disappointing. Even if monetary restitution has been done, that amount of lost time and resources for a small company sucks.
     
    Slow down. Do better.
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    Rune got a reaction from horus_ in Gamers Nexus alleges LMG has insufficient ethics and integrity   
    I haven't watched any LTT videos for hardware reviews in years (and this is my first post on the forum in quite some time too, hello!) so I'm probably not the main audience being catered to here. I have long considered Linus to be the head of an entertainment and 'first tech contact' company, not a genuine reviewing entity. I remember coming across the solid copper cooler video (I'm a sucker for custom loops so these get recommended a lot), but then watching the video and being extremely confused as to why they expected anything other than horrible performance on a card that the prototype wasn't designed for. In a world where an extra 0.5mm on thermal pad thickness can totally wreck temperatures on a block designed for the actual product you are using, I can't see any level of professionalism or experience that allows this to happen. If the excuse is to not waste a few hundred dollars, it feels like the appropriate action would have been to decline accepting a prototype for a product you don't have on hand before agreeing to script and shoot a video (with now using time afterwards cleaning up the mess). And then to find out that, somehow, after multiple rounds of emails asking for it back the prototype was still auctioned away is incredibly disappointing. Even if monetary restitution has been done, that amount of lost time and resources for a small company sucks.
     
    Slow down. Do better.
  4. Agree
    Rune got a reaction from Forbidden Wafer in Gamers Nexus alleges LMG has insufficient ethics and integrity   
    I haven't watched any LTT videos for hardware reviews in years (and this is my first post on the forum in quite some time too, hello!) so I'm probably not the main audience being catered to here. I have long considered Linus to be the head of an entertainment and 'first tech contact' company, not a genuine reviewing entity. I remember coming across the solid copper cooler video (I'm a sucker for custom loops so these get recommended a lot), but then watching the video and being extremely confused as to why they expected anything other than horrible performance on a card that the prototype wasn't designed for. In a world where an extra 0.5mm on thermal pad thickness can totally wreck temperatures on a block designed for the actual product you are using, I can't see any level of professionalism or experience that allows this to happen. If the excuse is to not waste a few hundred dollars, it feels like the appropriate action would have been to decline accepting a prototype for a product you don't have on hand before agreeing to script and shoot a video (with now using time afterwards cleaning up the mess). And then to find out that, somehow, after multiple rounds of emails asking for it back the prototype was still auctioned away is incredibly disappointing. Even if monetary restitution has been done, that amount of lost time and resources for a small company sucks.
     
    Slow down. Do better.
  5. Funny
    Rune got a reaction from WhitetailAni in Experiences with non-techies   
    *Customer comes in and asks for replacement laptop charger*
    - Do you have it with you?
    No.
    - Do you know what wattage it was?
    No.
    - Do you know what model laptop it is for?
    No.
     

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    Rune got a reaction from Jtalk4456 in PSA: Selling something at market value does NOT make you a scalper   
    As someone that works for Microcenter, this mentality is absolutely fucking insane to me. Why are you getting mad at us for having cards in stock?
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    Rune got a reaction from Arika in PSA: Selling something at market value does NOT make you a scalper   
    As someone that works for Microcenter, this mentality is absolutely fucking insane to me. Why are you getting mad at us for having cards in stock?
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    Rune got a reaction from Lightwreather in PSA: Selling something at market value does NOT make you a scalper   
    As someone that works for Microcenter, this mentality is absolutely fucking insane to me. Why are you getting mad at us for having cards in stock?
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    Rune got a reaction from da na in Windows 11 Now Enforces the Same System Requirements in Virtual Machines - Including TPM   
    I sometimes feel like the only person in the universe that doesn't care about the TPM requirement and have far greater concerns about the MS account requirement. I refuse to upgrade until that completely arbitrary bullshit is removed, and it will eventually be. At least TPM does something even if it isn't perfect.
     
    Edit: Seems Pro has already removed the account requirement. Bleh.
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    Rune got a reaction from WhitetailAni in Windows 11 Now Enforces the Same System Requirements in Virtual Machines - Including TPM   
    I sometimes feel like the only person in the universe that doesn't care about the TPM requirement and have far greater concerns about the MS account requirement. I refuse to upgrade until that completely arbitrary bullshit is removed, and it will eventually be. At least TPM does something even if it isn't perfect.
     
    Edit: Seems Pro has already removed the account requirement. Bleh.
  11. Agree
    Rune got a reaction from grayperview in Windows 11 Now Enforces the Same System Requirements in Virtual Machines - Including TPM   
    I sometimes feel like the only person in the universe that doesn't care about the TPM requirement and have far greater concerns about the MS account requirement. I refuse to upgrade until that completely arbitrary bullshit is removed, and it will eventually be. At least TPM does something even if it isn't perfect.
     
    Edit: Seems Pro has already removed the account requirement. Bleh.
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    Rune got a reaction from Spotty in TV-Style ads coming to console gaming before the end of 2021   
    Well, we'll see what happens. EA has supposdely denied this.
     
    https://apptrigger.com/2021/07/03/ea-games-advertising/
    https://www.pcgamer.com/this-company-is-putting-video-ads-in-games-and-ea-has-already-signed-up/
     


  13. Informative
    Rune got a reaction from SpikeSpiegel in Next version of Windows event... Windows 11 -> Ended   
    TPM 2.0 modules already spiked over $100 on 3rd party sites and is sold out on MSI direct.
     
    20 decade turning out to be great for pc hardware.
  14. Funny
    Rune reacted to leadeater in Not you too! - Miners looking towards gaming laptops powered by NVIDIA's Ampere GPUs for Ethereum   
    SETI@Home (1999), Folding@Home (2000), BOINC (2002) etc etc all disagree. Cryptocurrencies came after distributed computing not before.
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    Rune reacted to GDRRiley in LTT needs to help stop NEWEGGS shenanigans   
    its their way of limiting your scalping. my local chain will put you at the front of the line if buy 4 other parts/get a pc built by them.
  16. Informative
    Rune got a reaction from Dissitesuxba11s in [USA/CAN] 10900kf $229, 10700kf $179 - Retail Edge   
    Yes, you do have to provide proof of retail employment.
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    Rune got a reaction from Letgomyleghoe in SSD Revisions of same product show dissimilar and lacking performance   
    Not too surprising from Adata. Really, most companies are pretty scummy these days when they know they can get away with it.
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    Rune got a reaction from 209Guy in [USA/CAN] 10900kf $229, 10700kf $179 - Retail Edge   
    Hoo boyo. Seems like Intel is getting a bit worried with how awesome these prices are this time around. Intel will be holding their holiday processor deal starting DECEMBER 9th this year. On offer are, finally, tenth gen chips! And for pretty awesome prices. As always, make sure your retail verifcation is up to date before oofing into that wall on launch day.
     
    Good luck!
     
    Edit: DEAL IS LIVE!
     
    https://retailedge.intel.com/50/asmo/thedeal
     

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    Rune reacted to Techstorm970 in [USA/CAN] 10900kf $229, 10700kf $179 - Retail Edge   
    Ok, at those prices, I'd totally buy either!
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    Rune got a reaction from Techstorm970 in [USA/CAN] 10900kf $229, 10700kf $179 - Retail Edge   
    Hoo boyo. Seems like Intel is getting a bit worried with how awesome these prices are this time around. Intel will be holding their holiday processor deal starting DECEMBER 9th this year. On offer are, finally, tenth gen chips! And for pretty awesome prices. As always, make sure your retail verifcation is up to date before oofing into that wall on launch day.
     
    Good luck!
     
    Edit: DEAL IS LIVE!
     
    https://retailedge.intel.com/50/asmo/thedeal
     

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    Rune got a reaction from StDragon in SSD Revisions of same product show dissimilar and lacking performance   
    Not too surprising from Adata. Really, most companies are pretty scummy these days when they know they can get away with it.
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    Rune got a reaction from GreatnessRD in [USA/CAN] 10900kf $229, 10700kf $179 - Retail Edge   
    Hoo boyo. Seems like Intel is getting a bit worried with how awesome these prices are this time around. Intel will be holding their holiday processor deal starting DECEMBER 9th this year. On offer are, finally, tenth gen chips! And for pretty awesome prices. As always, make sure your retail verifcation is up to date before oofing into that wall on launch day.
     
    Good luck!
     
    Edit: DEAL IS LIVE!
     
    https://retailedge.intel.com/50/asmo/thedeal
     

  23. Funny
    Rune got a reaction from PeachGr in So when will Prices go down with DIY?   
    I'll chip in an April 22, 2025
    Edit: At 3:15pm
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    Rune got a reaction from Ashley MLP Fangirl in SSD Revisions of same product show dissimilar and lacking performance   
    Not too surprising from Adata. Really, most companies are pretty scummy these days when they know they can get away with it.
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    Rune got a reaction from Murasaki in Watch Dogs: Legion Source code leaked   
    Not on steam don't care.
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