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    Graphics performance of latest Intel Arc iGPUs vs. discrete mobile GPUs

    Cheers, I wasn't sure. It's been a long time since I looked at laptops, and whilst I expected discrete GPU to be more powerful, I hadn't expected such a huge gap. I'll have a look at the 780m models, but I think I need a discrete GPU.
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    Graphics performance of latest Intel Arc iGPUs vs. discrete mobile GPUs

    I'm quite keen on the Samsung Book4 360 Pro. However, this model comes with Intel Arc which I believe is integrated on a Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor. I'm keen to compare the performance of the integrated Intel Arc vs. say, a mobile 4060 GPU. Does anyone know how they compare, or where I...
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    Pension fund performance - do you monitor yours, how is it doing, do you actively change it?

    I've only had a few workplace pensions in the past 25 years - but there have been a lot of pension scheme transfers going on behind the scenes. It's even harder when you've had TUPE events, and a mix or change of defined benefit/contribution schemes going on. The sooner the pension scheme...
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    2024 Chilli Growing Thread

    Yeah this is the odd thing, my 3 plants looked awful last summer and only 1 survived, the habanero. It grew a ton of leaves in Jan/Feb. Just today I've repotted it in a bigger pot, and just hope it lasts nicely until summer. I think I'll keep it indoors as much as possible. It seems any cold...
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    2024 Chilli Growing Thread

    The Scotch Bonnet looks good. I dunno why my plant has developed so many leaves over winter, is that normal?
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    2024 Chilli Growing Thread

    I've never had more than 50% success rate with seeds. I gave up and now buy pug plants (sea spring plants).
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    Spec me a toaster - long slots and deep?

    It's long slot, but is it deep? I can't really tell.
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    Spec me a toaster - long slots and deep?

    I'm looking for a toaster that is: 2 slots Long enough for the ocassional bakery sourdough Deep enough for most supermarket loaves Stainless steel ideally It seems like most toasters either just do long and shallow height, or small square thick toastie-style slices.
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    2024 Chilli Growing Thread

    How is everyone getting on? Any progress with seed germination? Here's a pic of my Orange Habanero, grow from pug plant last year. Last year it did nothing but shed its leaves - I think it was a bit stressed by the UK weather. Over winter, it's grown back even more leaves than before...
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    The House/Techno/Electronic thread!!!

    I think I want to listen to a lot more hard techno.
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    On The Wagon... then in 'ere!

    Cheers @Cosimo for the recipes in the original thread, tried a couple and now ordered a ton of fresh fruit/mixers to make the others with. Has anyone tried Big Drop's alcohol-free beers? Really impressed with their flavour and mouthfeel. Their Poolside DDH IPA and Citra IPA are both excellent.
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    2024 Chilli Growing Thread

    I had aphids one year - it's devastating. Apparently ladybirds are great for fixing this, but sadly this only works if the plants are outdoors.
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    2024 Chilli Growing Thread

    I'm in for this thread. Do chilli plants normally grow leaves indoors in Dec/Jan? I've got a plant from Seaspring Seeds that I started from pug plant last summer, but it did nothing. I kept it alive over winter, and it's now growing some leaves and looking pretty healthy. Will post pics shortly.
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    The all new, all fresh Random Image Thread

    Contain your excitement....
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    Chimney breast removal, London prices?

    I'm London and paid 3.5k ex VAT three years ago, so that sounds about right if you factor in ceiling/maybe some lighting works too. Just make sure they prop up the remaining stack securely in the loft (I had a structural engineer specify a plate & bracket) as structural integrity is the most...
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    The House/Techno/Electronic thread!!!

    Some older stuff, found via Aphex Twin sets:
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    Where do you get your curry?

    That's bad news. Might be better off learning to cook your own curries.
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    Where do you get your curry?

    My (best) local Indian takeaway/delivery place caught fire several weeks ago, and is still closed. :( It might be an insurance job? Who knows. Either way, the food from there was great. Chicken tikka (skewered) was fresh and juicy and tasty. Other stuff like dhaal's and rogan josh were...
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