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[atxcyclist]

I purchased a Silicon Power P34A80 1tb drive to upgrade from the 512gb WD SN530 that came in my Zephyrus G14. Significantly faster drive with an actual DRAM cache, though I doubt I'll see a performance uplift for just gaming, I just wanted more space. I passed the 512gb down to my brother to upgrade the 256gb that came in his Zenbook. 

 

My first time really messing with m.2 drives, and it was alright once I sourced a usb-c external NVMe drive caddy. With that drive caddy, I now have a great 256gb high-speed thumbdrive to store repair tools and keep drivers for my own computers, so that's a nice plus. 

[sub68]

8 minutes ago, atxcyclist said:

I sourced a usb-c external NVMe drive caddy. With that drive caddy, I now have a great 256gb high-speed thumbdrive to store repair tools and keep drivers for my own computers, so that's a nice plus. 

I do that to some of my hard drives so I can store dumps of photos.

[SteveGrabowski0]

 

 

Picked up one of these Retrobit 8-button USB Saturn gamepads for $20 mostly to use for MAME, Saturn, and Genesis emulation, but I think it would be pretty solid for NES and PC Engine too. Definitely would be terrible for SNES and PS1 though, as the layout is all off for it.

 

Love the feel of this D-pad on both this controller and on the Genesis controllers, especially on fighting games in MAME. Tempted to sell my SNES Classic and get a MiSTer to use this on, though no clue if we'll actually ever get that Saturn FPGA core being worked on right now for the MiSTer project.

[Montana One-Six]

Got this bad boy as an Amazon Warehouse deal, listed as used - acceptable for 1450€ (new 2150€). Came in today. The card itself looks new, no scrapes or anything. It came with most of the protective film already peeled and one missing HDMI plug. Been running a few stress test just to be sure, no issues whatsoever.

Hopefully that will bring an end to my 9 month of looking for a good deal on a 30series Card.

[da na]

For repairing an older computer, bought a HD 8570 and Core 2 Quad Q9550. Going in an Optiplex 780 that I may also eventually upgrade to 4x4gb DDR3 but now it's got 3x1gb and a random 2gb stick. 

 

[WhitetailAni]

Fan

Spoiler

Found it in a bin at VCFMW, it was free

It's 1.3A so going to be powered off of a Molex or SATA connector

[s_k]

On 9/10/2021 at 1:38 PM, sub68 said:

I worked with these units in a audio lab they are pretty good on Macs.

But I will say my digi design mbox 2 is a absolute nightmare on windows with drivers.

Yeah, it's like they care less and less about Windows drivers. M-Audio is also a total shitstorm.
Really surprised with the Komplete Audio, also sound-wise. Now using it on a mac but I should get a second one for my PC, honestly.

[Chrisokane]

I've recently gotten into woodworking, and while I've bought a bunch of tools my latest is my favourite.

 

It's a Stanley No.60 ½ [G12-060] Block Plane

(Often called a 6 ½ / 060 ½) it's compact, sharp and goes through wood like a hot knife through butter.

[sub68]

1 hour ago, s_k said:

Yeah, it's like they care less and less about Windows drivers.

Yeah which is sad, and one reason why I really am thinking on buying a used MBP like a 2013-2014 model.

1 hour ago, s_k said:

Really surprised with the Komplete Audio, also sound-wise.

Huh ok might get one....

1 hour ago, s_k said:

M-Audio is also a total shitstorm.

So I got mine from a certain big local college surplus, for like 10 bucks

[ShadowV4x]

Pizza. Best investment

[CommanderAlex]

Oil change for my car coming up. I have a couple hundred miles left so the oil filter I'm good on. 

 

Also, decided to buy a used lens this time as the previous one I bought...well...errors were made when trying to repair the USM motor and the focus ring is strange.

[sub68]

A free maybe broken 5port switch.

 

[freeagent]

I really like this stuff. I tried their 8g package and was running low so I had to top up. For the price I don’t think it can be beat.

 

 

 

[FmPhenom]

New mini(ish) fridge/freezer for the game room

[Donut417]

1 hour ago, FmPhenom said:

New mini(ish) fridge/freezer for the game room

Now all you need is a toaster oven/ air fryer and you will be set. 

[FmPhenom]

40 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

Now all you need is a toaster oven/ air fryer and you will be 

Who said I dont????

 

(But I dont)

[da na]

My old flash drives kicked the bucket so ordered 2 new ones.

[whm1974]

I went over to a local music store and brought home a Metronome. This device is used for teaching Piano and Music Keyboards. I got it for for help me Focus and when doing Breathing Exercises. And of course to help prevent racing thoughts.

 

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Wittner/Taktell-Piccolo-Metronome-Black-1274115035596.gc?cntry=us&adlclid=6f81ceab240319ecc1c6af94a7837961&source=4WWRWXML&msclkid=6f81ceab240319ecc1c6af94a7837961&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=[ADL] [GC] [LIA] [Curbside Pickup] - (Accessories - Other) - {GQ}&utm_term=4578572612159259&utm_content=[LIA] Accessories - Other (GC)

 

Right now trying this out and still have to do some adjustments for the right settings. I may learn to play an Instrument.

 

I paid ~$65 for it.

[Kadzo]

Its a nice thing to have, and for me its a first one to help somebody with breathing.

Also i don`t see a discussion here...

[whm1974]

5 hours ago, Kadzo said:

Its a nice thing to have, and for me its a first one to help somebody with breathing.

Also i don`t see a discussion here...

You breath in, hold, then slowly exhale using your nose. You do have to adjust the Metronome so the sound is softer and the Arm moves slower.

[crakddx]

mine was the razer viper mini
hasn't arrived yet, but it looks beautiful, and fits my kid hands

[Punk101]

I just bought a secret labs gaming chair!!! I got the WoW Horde special edition chair and im so excited to see it in person!

 

[CommanderAlex]

Needed engineering computation paper for my engineering statics class. 

[s_k]

On 9/12/2021 at 4:03 AM, sub68 said:

Yeah which is sad, and one reason why I really am thinking on buying a used MBP like a 2013-2014 model.

Huh ok might get one....

So I got mine from a certain big local college surplus, for like 10 bucks

I mean, for 10 bucks it's worth the gamble.
The Komplete Audio is absolutely flawless on Windows (and mac) here. 
As for a used MBP: Got a screen? Then get the Mac Mini. The M1 is an absolute beast, by far the best of the series.
Otherwise you might be better off getting the new M1 Air. It's better than any macbook (literally, any) and cheaper than before. I'd get the 16gb version for future proofing but other than that, go base :D. 
(not a macfreak, I live with both these days)

[sub68]

10 minutes ago, s_k said:

mean, for 10 bucks it's worth the gamble.

yeah thats what I thought

10 minutes ago, s_k said:

As for a used MBP: Got a screen? Then get the Mac Mini. The M1 is an absolute beast, by far the best of the series.
Otherwise you might be better off getting the new M1 Air. It's better than any macbook (literally, any) and cheaper than before. I'd get the 16gb version for future proofing but other than that, go base :D. 

uhh

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234135069395?hash=item368389a2d3:g:m4cAAOSwSwthFTPz

10 minutes ago, s_k said:

The Komplete Audio is absolutely flawless on Windows (and mac) here. 

Ohh native instruments they make good stuff.

I would get the 2 XLR/1/4 model as those are good.

Also I would try (for myself) get a iconnectivity model...