Lanx
<Prior Amod>
- 65,555
- 148,076
you should call during off peak hours next time, you get the dumbass indian customer service and they just refund you
Desktop Computers
- Thread starter brekk
- Start date
-
Guest, it's time once again for the massively important and exciting FoH Asshat Tournament!
Go here and give us your nominations!Who's been the biggest Asshat in the last year? Give us your worst ones!
Lanx
<Prior Amod>
- 65,555
- 148,076
ps4 controller too pc is stupid having to use ds4 windows, i believe ps5 controller is just plug n play now tho
8bit do pro2 is so easy to connect to pc now, just switch to button.
Kirun
Buzzfeed Editor
- 19,280
- 15,664
I honestly don't know why you'd go above 3600 anyways - even 3600 is borderline overkill. You really aren't going to notice any difference going from 3600 to 4k+ in any sort of typical scenario, especially with a 5900x, since RAM is essentially just helping your CPU access data faster. All those "FASTEREST RAM EVARRRHHH" style videos and reviews are total horseshit designed to get clicks.
Denamian
Night Janitor
- 7,493
- 20,745
Fair enough, but don't think the 8bitdo pro2 is just for the switch. It replaced the ps4 controller as my primary controller for PC and is one of the most solidly built controllers I've ever used.
If you plan on picking up a PS5 or Xbox then it definitely makes sense to prioritize one of those over the pro2.
Nemesis
Bridgeburner
- 1,195
- 628
you're right! I read into it more and it's pretty damn cool, actually. Sorry to dismiss your suggestion so quickly...
do its rumble haptics compare to Xbox/PS5 controllers? I cant imagine that they can fit as big a counterweight in that controller, and the XBox/PS5 ones have been fine-tuned for years to improve variable haptics rather than just buzz buzz
Denamian
Night Janitor
- 7,493
- 20,745
I haven't used the PS5/Xbox 1X controllers, so I cant compare them. It's good rumble, but just rumble. It's not trying to be some sort of haptic feedback.
The controller is the same size as a PS4 controller, but is more dense and much sturdier. No flex or creaks at all. It has an easily removable battery pack that the controller recharges when plugged in, so you could swap it out if necessary. The d-pad is also not complete shit.
The controller is the same size as a PS4 controller, but is more dense and much sturdier. No flex or creaks at all. It has an easily removable battery pack that the controller recharges when plugged in, so you could swap it out if necessary. The d-pad is also not complete shit.
Lanx
<Prior Amod>
- 65,555
- 148,076
Mist
REEEEeyore
- 31,251
- 23,483
I have actually had the best luck with these:
Amazon product ASIN B07KCZ6L4L
These are fine too but the cable is strangely chonky for no reason:
Amazon product ASIN B079736Z53
- 1
Nemesis
Bridgeburner
- 1,195
- 628
i came reeeeeeally close to getting a CX-48 or C1-48 for my PC gaming/workstation.
problem is, it's just too damn big for use at my desk, at 43" wide and 25" tall.
whether on its own stand or desk mounted, my approximate viewing distance from the screen is 30-36".
I might gain about 3-5 inches if I wall-mounted, but I'd rather not.
sitting that close, I'd have to move my head from side to side and up and down to see the whole screen.
not to mention, it'd be so bright!
my 38" ultrawide (35" wide x 16" tall) at the same distance puts out a TON of light, and I've turned it down to like 85% brightness even with SDR, as its just an eyeball brusier
I love the LG CX/C1, just not for desktop.
Xarpolis
Life's a Dream
- 14,696
- 16,395
So my older desktop finally took a dump. It's been slowly going through it's death throws for a while due to the extreme moisture and salt content in the climate here that caused EVERYTHING to rust. In addition to rust, some things were fusing together so you couldn't separate them any longer.
Anyway, I struggled for a while until it was finally there weren't enough onboard functionality to be "good enough" when individual cards shit the bed. So I went with a cheaper route by buying one of Newegg's boxed systems.
I got this guy for $800 due to 4th of July sales. Currently listed at $950.
www.newegg.com
It's a decent boxed system. Very quiet. I was able to transfer a few harddrives into it with all my old saved content, so that's good to go. The first one came in with a bad mobo, so Newegg paid the $90 shipping to Hawaii just to send me a new PC as well as an additional $90 to take the returned PC back. It's only a GeForce GXT 1650, but that's a MASSIVE upgrade over my old GTX 630... So yeah, this is a big upgrade. All in all, the system is working well. I did have to buy a USB CD/DVD drive, and a 3.5mm audio cable to make everything work the way they used to with my old computer, but I'm pleased with this one. It runs well and I have no complaints now that they replaced the first.
Anyway, I struggled for a while until it was finally there weren't enough onboard functionality to be "good enough" when individual cards shit the bed. So I went with a cheaper route by buying one of Newegg's boxed systems.
I got this guy for $800 due to 4th of July sales. Currently listed at $950.
ABS Challenger Gaming PC - Ryzen 5 3600 - GeForce GTX 1650 - 16GB DDR4 3000MHz - 512GB SSD - Newegg.com
Buy ABS Challenger Gaming PC - Ryzen 5 3600 - GeForce GTX 1650 - 16GB DDR4 3000MHz - 512GB SSD with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!
It's a decent boxed system. Very quiet. I was able to transfer a few harddrives into it with all my old saved content, so that's good to go. The first one came in with a bad mobo, so Newegg paid the $90 shipping to Hawaii just to send me a new PC as well as an additional $90 to take the returned PC back. It's only a GeForce GXT 1650, but that's a MASSIVE upgrade over my old GTX 630... So yeah, this is a big upgrade. All in all, the system is working well. I did have to buy a USB CD/DVD drive, and a 3.5mm audio cable to make everything work the way they used to with my old computer, but I'm pleased with this one. It runs well and I have no complaints now that they replaced the first.
Lanx
<Prior Amod>
- 65,555
- 148,076
i read to prevent this, is to keep your system sealed and closed and have it on 24/7 this way it is practically in it's own environment.So my older desktop finally took a dump. It's been slowly going through it's death throws for a while due to the extreme moisture and salt content in the climate here that caused EVERYTHING to rust. In addition to rust, some things were fusing together so you couldn't separate them any longer.
Anyway, I struggled for a while until it was finally there weren't enough onboard functionality to be "good enough" when individual cards shit the bed. So I went with a cheaper route by buying one of Newegg's boxed systems.
I got this guy for $800 due to 4th of July sales. Currently listed at $950.
ABS Challenger Gaming PC - Ryzen 5 3600 - GeForce GTX 1650 - 16GB DDR4 3000MHz - 512GB SSD - Newegg.com
Buy ABS Challenger Gaming PC - Ryzen 5 3600 - GeForce GTX 1650 - 16GB DDR4 3000MHz - 512GB SSD with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!
It's a decent boxed system. Very quiet. I was able to transfer a few harddrives into it with all my old saved content, so that's good to go. The first one came in with a bad mobo, so Newegg paid the $90 shipping to Hawaii just to send me a new PC as well as an additional $90 to take the returned PC back. It's only a GeForce GXT 1650, but that's a MASSIVE upgrade over my old GTX 630... So yeah, this is a big upgrade. All in all, the system is working well. I did have to buy a USB CD/DVD drive, and a 3.5mm audio cable to make everything work the way they used to with my old computer, but I'm pleased with this one. It runs well and I have no complaints now that they replaced the first.
Nemesis
Bridgeburner
- 1,195
- 628
if humidity is really a problem, you could tuck some desiccant packs inside, too.
I have one of these in the gun safe, probably overkill for a PC, but I'm not sure if plug-in rechargeable desiccant comes any smaller
Amazon product ASIN B000H0XFCS
I have one of these in the gun safe, probably overkill for a PC, but I'm not sure if plug-in rechargeable desiccant comes any smaller
Amazon product ASIN B000H0XFCS
Xarpolis
Life's a Dream
- 14,696
- 16,395
I've read a few ways to prevent it. The first is taking all of your parts and sending them off somewhere to get a chemical "coating" put on them that will prevent corrosion. The other is to build a new case, then submerge everything in a non-conductive oil like Mineral Oil. It'll act as a large coolant, in addition to preventing outside water vapor & dust to corrode the parts.
Unfortunately, it's expensive and messy. Mineral oil tends to climb, so even you use an empty fish tank as a case, the oil would "climb" the video, power, USB & speaker cables that are leaving the water. Strange, but neat. I'll just buy another cheap computer if this happens again. This other one was already 7-8 years old at that point.
Unfortunately, it's expensive and messy. Mineral oil tends to climb, so even you use an empty fish tank as a case, the oil would "climb" the video, power, USB & speaker cables that are leaving the water. Strange, but neat. I'll just buy another cheap computer if this happens again. This other one was already 7-8 years old at that point.
Last edited:
- 1
Bandwagon
Kolohe
- 24,323
- 65,451
Can anyone tell me how the fuck to turn the LED lights off for the case & case fan? The slow pulsing has always been annoying, but they just started doing some strobe shit out of the blue today and it's driving me crazy. I think I got it from Home | Lyte Gaming PCs, but I can't find the email in any accounts.
Lanx
<Prior Amod>
- 65,555
- 148,076
type
cmd
wmic baseboard
and you'll find what mb you have, then either download the mb utility suite (to get access to advance options like turn off led) or go into bios with a guide by googling
"how to turn off MANUFACTURER MODEL leds"
Bandwagon
Kolohe
- 24,323
- 65,451
electrical tape it is....
- 1
Borzak
Bronze Baron of the Realm
- 25,534
- 33,342