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SimplyChunk

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    SimplyChunk reacted to atxcyclist in What song are you listening to right now.   
    Then followed it up with
     
     
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    SimplyChunk reacted to ThePCNerd129 in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    My friend has a 970, says it still preforms great.
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    SimplyChunk reacted to da na in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    My old EVGA 980 SC with a 15% overclock was only limited by its 4GB VRAM, the card was quite the beast. Really miss it, wish I hadn't sold it.
    I recall being absolutely elated to pay only $300 for that card - it was 2021 and 980s were selling for $450
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    SimplyChunk got a reaction from Average Nerd in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    the 980ti and Maxwell Titan can still rock in the right games too 👍
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    SimplyChunk got a reaction from Skyesgaming in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    I can sell you a case, a PSU, a Motherboard-CPU-RAM combo and the sound card.  They're in my thread in the classifieds
     
    I can throw in a serial mouse and an AT keyboard too
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    SimplyChunk got a reaction from Skyesgaming in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    there's a clock chip on the board I'm guessing it's in there.  That's what you mean by RTC isn't it?
     
    the RTC is here on the board..

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    SimplyChunk got a reaction from Skyesgaming in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    got some more pics of the GA-586ATV Rev-4B and the Sound Blaster Pro 2.  Both fully tested now and working (Motherboard needs the battery replacing).
     
    These will be going in my Classifieds thread shortly before going on eBay.
     
      All the caps look good on the motherboard can't see any bulging ones at least.  Not sure where the battery sits on it as there is a space for a button cell holder but no holder 😕
     
     
    And the soundcard is in equally good condition for it's age
     
    🙂
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    SimplyChunk got a reaction from da na in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    the 980ti and Maxwell Titan can still rock in the right games too 👍
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    SimplyChunk got a reaction from Average Nerd in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    got some more pics of the GA-586ATV Rev-4B and the Sound Blaster Pro 2.  Both fully tested now and working (Motherboard needs the battery replacing).
     
    These will be going in my Classifieds thread shortly before going on eBay.
     
      All the caps look good on the motherboard can't see any bulging ones at least.  Not sure where the battery sits on it as there is a space for a button cell holder but no holder 😕
     
     
    And the soundcard is in equally good condition for it's age
     
    🙂
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    SimplyChunk reacted to da na in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    RTC = Real Time Clock.
    With the utter girth of that module, the battery is definitely inside there. 
    There are a few replacement kits for those modules which can be soldered on - a PCB with a new clock chip and socketed button-cell battery.
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    SimplyChunk got a reaction from da na in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    I can sell you a case, a PSU, a Motherboard-CPU-RAM combo and the sound card.  They're in my thread in the classifieds
     
    I can throw in a serial mouse and an AT keyboard too
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    SimplyChunk got a reaction from da na in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    got some more pics of the GA-586ATV Rev-4B and the Sound Blaster Pro 2.  Both fully tested now and working (Motherboard needs the battery replacing).
     
    These will be going in my Classifieds thread shortly before going on eBay.
     
      All the caps look good on the motherboard can't see any bulging ones at least.  Not sure where the battery sits on it as there is a space for a button cell holder but no holder 😕
     
     
    And the soundcard is in equally good condition for it's age
     
    🙂
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    SimplyChunk reacted to da na in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    Well there was that guy who posted the RTX 3090... 
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    SimplyChunk got a reaction from da na in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    That doesn't belong here.  This isn't a DEAD hardware thread
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    SimplyChunk reacted to cullen.berth in What song are you listening to right now.   
    I'm sitting in a cafe now and there's some mediocre song playing and I have a really bad headache. I want to listen to Lana Del Rey 🙂
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    SimplyChunk reacted to xAcid9 in What song are you listening to right now.   
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    SimplyChunk got a reaction from StarsMars in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    Those 990FX boards were lovely when they came out.  My bulldozer chip lived in a 990FXA UD7. 

     
    I still got a phenom 1100T system that has a UD5 board too

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    SimplyChunk reacted to atxcyclist in Show off your latest purchases   
    In my quest for getting my stereo fully-functional again, I needed a remote for my 1989-vintage Denon DCD-820 CD player. As with many of the audio components I’ve had over the years I bought this at a pawn shop, so no remote. ‘Couldn’t you just go push the buttons on it?’ I can hear the questions now… 
     
    No! As much as I like this player, it had one feature I was unaware of: The RCA-type audio outputs on this unit, unlike any other media player like this I’ve had, are actually variable. And wouldn’t you know it those controls exist nowhere on the unit itself, and are instead solely on the remote.
     
    I had unplugged this CD player from power for long enough that this setting reset to the factory default, which is about 10% of total output power. But eBay to the rescue, after finding the owners manual online and verifying the model of remote needed, I got one for less than $20 shipped.
     
    So far I’ve had Tool, The Police, Genesis, and Rush propelled into my earholes; CD’s are back in business over here.
     
     
     

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    SimplyChunk reacted to Philip Kapadia in Show off Your Setup! (Rev.2)   
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    SimplyChunk reacted to iBabySlapper in Show off your latest purchases   
    It staggers me how far we've come with IEMs/earphones.
     
    Picked these up for $44 (usually $50~55), during the recent aliexpress sale.
     
    They have 14.2mm planar magnetic drivers, and while fit and finish is a bit rough, the cable they come with is a beautiful silver plated copper braided cable, and is replacable/non-proprietary (4.4mm TRRRS jack, but also available as a normal 3.5mm TRS).
     
    It's got a W-shaped curve tune, which I find a bit intense at higher volumes, but is generally very well done. If you're a bass head, give it a bit more sub bass on an EQ (or turn on a bass boost), and it'll punch very hard and fast, just like any good planar does. Just an incredibly detailed, energetic sound. Especially if your hearing's getting a little weaker, I think these'll let you hear frequencies you haven't in a while.
     
    Bloody hell, you used to have to pay in the $600~1000 for this kind of sound, only half a decade or so ago.
     
    And they're easy to drive, almost anything should be able to, although they do get better with more power.
     
    Oh, they're called the Artti T10. The tips they come with aren't great, I like Acoustune AET06, which you can also get on Ali.

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    SimplyChunk got a reaction from da na in Show off your old and retro computer parts   
    **THWITCH!!**  I remember those things..They sound like a whip cracking off 🤣
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    SimplyChunk reacted to ThatOwlyBoy in Show off Your Setup! (Rev.2)   
    I've seen better cable management but I have certainly seen worse.

    Specs and stuff:
    AMD 5900x Asus ROG Strix x570-E Gaming Gigabte RTx 3080 Gaming OC 10G 32GB Patriot Viper DDR4 Cooler Master MasterLiquid 240L NZXT H510 1TB samsung 970 EVO Plus 6TB total of spinning rust Elgato 4k60 Pro Mk2 27" Gigabyte 1440p 170Hz monitor 24" Acer secondary monitor XP Pen Artist Pro 15.6 AKG K702 headphones Rode NT1A that runs into a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen2 Also featured is my Switch, Valve Index, one of my cameras, a couple of fountain pens and a doodle.
     

     
    The work setup:
    To be honest I do not want to list out EVERYTHING since there is a lot of stuff. Also I have spent some time this year drastically streamlining the setup for better single-operator use since it's typically just me having to look after the place solo.
    Some of the standout bits and bobs though:
    Yamaha QL5 4x Blackmagic Studio cameras Various bits of rack mounted Blackmagic hardware include ATEM switches and Videohubs Blackmagic ATEM 1M/E Advanced Panel Not enough Stream Decks that I use Bitfocus Companion with A LOT of lights, most of which can be controlled by DMX A bunch of other stuff.... There's a lot I can talk at length about broadcast kit so I am MORE than happy to answer questions on it. If money was no object, I would love an Ultimatte to include in the setup somewhere for experimenting with more virtual set stuff. The ATEM switch does have keying tools but more toys are always cool.
     

     
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