Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)

Participant · 23 Dec 2020 at 08:56

Robert said:
How is the fan compared to MSI? Pondering FE vs AIB

I can't hear, it but I've got a case fan that needs replacing and I've not tried the card under load yet, as I was trying to solve a problem with 4 rapid beeps on post.

This turned out to be solved by disabling compatibility support module (CSM) mode in the BIOS, if anyone with the same problem happens to read this.

TommyV said:
that card looks crackin’, congrats, tres jealous! Even more so as it looks like it’s the same card I’m looking to upgrade both from, and to

It's an MSI GTX 970 on the right! Good card, but obviously from another time in gaming terms. It's a huge upgrade.

Robert · 23 Dec 2020 at 09:37

Participant said:
I can't hear, it but I've got a case fan that needs replacing and I've not tried the card under load yet, as I was trying to solve a problem with 4 rapid beeps on post.

This turned out to be solved by disabling compatibility support module (CSM) mode in the BIOS, if anyone with the same problem happens to read this.

It's an MSI GTX 970 on the right! Good card, but obviously from another time in gaming terms. It's a huge upgrade.

I have 980...games are seriously struggling

Minstadave · 23 Dec 2020 at 09:45

Robert said:
I have 980...games are seriously struggling

I've got the 3070FE, its not a quiet card stock but the noise it does make isn't annoying. With an undervolt though its almost silent under load.

bastic · 23 Dec 2020 at 10:30

wez130 said:
Ragdoll cross

Lovely fluff balls

Evilpaul · 23 Dec 2020 at 14:22

Almost all of a new PC:

Kolink Citadel Mesh case
MSI B550M Mortar
Ryzen 3500X
4x Crucial Ballistix 3600 8GB
Noctua NH-D15S
3x Arctic P14 fans

The CPU is the most reasonable in terms of price/performance I could find to use for 18 months - 2 years, then I'll swap it out for a 2nd hand Ryzen 5xxx.
The cooler is very overspecced for this CPU (58°C max in prime95!), but it should handle any of the Ryzen 5xxx chips when I do upgrade.

The graphics card is a now long in the tooth RX 480, so that will probably get upgraded next summer when I might actually be able to find something on sale and in stock...

mrk · 23 Dec 2020 at 15:09

Front mudguard forom those materials that get flung up at my face! There is a way to fit one of these on the back too so will look at one later but back is less important for now

Tosno · 23 Dec 2020 at 16:07

wiiija · 23 Dec 2020 at 17:18

mrk said:
Front mudguard forom those materials that get flung up at my face! There is a way to fit one of these on the back too so will look at one later but back is less important for now

You're not a mountain biker until you've had dog eggs splatter your face

mrk · 23 Dec 2020 at 18:45

I've actually already experienced some dog presents but thankfully not on my face but the frame underside kicked up by the front wheels

I wish hell upon all dog owners who walk their dogs out in the woods and don't at least move the produce somewhere they won't be easily made contact with!

firstborn · 23 Dec 2020 at 19:15

mrk said:
Front mudguard forom those materials that get flung up at my face! There is a way to fit one of these on the back too so will look at one later but back is less important for now

Has that bike ever been outside?

mrk · 23 Dec 2020 at 19:26

Yes but why would you not keep your bike clean after each long ride? Bike stays in the same condition as my car which at 15yrs old looks better than a 2 year old car

wiiija · 23 Dec 2020 at 19:30

I never get the people who say that "do you even ride" , you keep your bike clean after proper rides, why would you not and shorten components lifespan? unless you're a lazy ****, wind ya neck in.

LiE · 24 Dec 2020 at 11:28

New company launched and wanted to try out their stuff. They've been massively popular.

Ahleckz · 24 Dec 2020 at 11:59

Let me know how they are @LiE . My girlfriend always mentions missing KFC whenever we pass one.

LuckyBenski · 24 Dec 2020 at 12:03

Ooh, let me know as well. I'm a South London boy so I miss fried chicken now I'm vegan

Narj · 24 Dec 2020 at 12:10

Me too, interested to hear what it's like. I'm not vegan but I eat a lot of veggie stuff.

chaparral · 24 Dec 2020 at 12:26

firstborn said:
Has that bike ever been outside?

The bike maybe, But i don't think the owner has

LiE · 24 Dec 2020 at 12:29

Ahleckz said:
Let me know how they are @LiE . My girlfriend always mentions missing KFC whenever we pass one.

LuckyBenski said:
Ooh, let me know as well. I'm a South London boy so I miss fried chicken now I'm vegan

Narj said:
Me too, interested to hear what it's like. I'm not vegan but I eat a lot of veggie stuff.

Eating one of them now, it's the original bites with chips tray. The texture is good, the coating is lovely and crispy and when dipped in a nice amount of their BBQ sauce the taste is really good. Standalone without the sauce they do have that signature 'bread' note that you get with wheat based protein/seitan. A tasty and easy way to eat 50g of protein which is a nice change to my usual mountain of veg with tofu.

So bottom line - its good, but you need sauce to balance the flavour. I enjoyed it, I'd probably get the spicy variety next time.

R-evans · 24 Dec 2020 at 16:33

Little Xmas Eve treat to myself, couldn't resist as it was on offer at Currys.

Wife and I are staying home tomorrow and not seeing any family, so we invited a friend round for social distanced dinner in the garden as she can't fly home either. Going to chuck this up temporarily on the shed to provide a little extra lighting other than the fire pit.

Minusorange · 24 Dec 2020 at 16:46

LiE said:
New company launched and wanted to try out their stuff. They've been massively popular.

Are these already cooked ala takeaway KFC or are they just dressed to look that way ? Interested to know how they compare to the real deal though and what are prices like ?