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soundman98 · 01-07-2021, 09:39 PM

So I just learned there were tarriff exemptions on graphics cards that expired January 1. The card I was planning on getting is now $120 more...

Mr.ac · 01-07-2021, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98

So I just learned there were tarriff exemptions on graphics cards that expired January 1. The card I was planning on getting is now $120 more...

Yep. Same story I had when I was shopping for my GPU back in '19. The 2070 super I got for $490 from Best Buy. A few weeks later when the tariffs hit was $100 more. Then about a month later prices did lower and it was floating around $520.

So, just wait a few weeks/months. If you can.

Captain Snooze · 01-08-2021, 05:41 AM

I've just purchased Valhalla. I was desperate for something new to play. I am expecting a reasonable game with much exploring to do. I do think Ubisoft does open worlds quite well with just enough story to tie things together. I am disappointed to read that there isn't much assassination to do. That is, no more sneaking about which is something I quite enjoy.

I have finished my second complete play through of 2077 and I've had enough of the game after 193 hours. I won't uninstall it yet (I remove games I am no longer playing) because I will probably get the urge to visit the city again but probably won't stay long.

Dadhawk · 01-08-2021, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

I am disappointed to read that there isn't much assassination to do. That is, no more sneaking about which is something I quite enjoy.

That started in Origins and expanded more in Odyssey.

In Odyssey, you "could" sneak around, but it wasn't a real requirement. Also, there were two of my favorite items missing, besides the hidden blade which is inexcusable its not there, double assassination and the poison dart that makes NPCs attack each other. I used those extensively in earlier games.

I know the hidden blade is in the "First Blade" story but the player never actually gets one.

There is also an item that extends assassin damage to surrounding NPCs but it isn't the same as a double assassination.

Captain Snooze · 01-08-2021, 06:30 PM

Here is my 1 hour playing Valhalla impression: it's a reskinned Odyssey and/or Origins.

Surprise!

weederr33 · 01-08-2021, 07:35 PM

Returned my Asus power supply that couldn't fit in my new SFF build. So with the credit, I bought another Corsair ML140 Pro fan for my intake. After reading a bit, for my Evolve Shift 2, it seems a fan with good static pressure is better for getting air into the case with all the cables in the way. I also have this fan for my exhaust as it seems to fit a good balance between static pressure and air flow. Plus it comes with a white LED which matches the AIO and GPU lights!

Dadhawk · 01-08-2021, 09:49 PM

Microsoft did the Flight Simulator update in December that allows it to work through OpenVX with VR headsets. Finally tried it tonight.

I have an Oculus Quest 2 headset. Instead of using the QuestLink cable I use Virtual Desktop sideloaded to allow wireless gaming.

After making a registry change required for Virtual Desktop to work, I booted up Flight Sim.

All I can say is the visual view from the cockpit is amazing. Yes, it still looks like a video game since the resolution is less 4K but I honestly felt like I was sitting in the cockpit. The view from the Cessna 172 was exactly right.

Unfortunately I wasn't able to really fly much because its a "do it yourself" configuration. I have to map controls etc, and I don't have my flying controls connected so as hard as it is to fly with keyboard, its harder still when you cant see the keyboard.

I did manage to get it up and moving a standard rate of climb by doing it outside the headset then putting the headset back on.

It's a little glitchy, I need to play with the setup, but it definitely has the potential to be a VR must have. It felt much more natural than trying to fly the screen. I mean, I had depth!

More to come as I have time to play with it.

Captain Snooze · 01-09-2021, 07:06 AM

Here is my 5 & 1/2 hours playing Valhalla impression: it's a reskinned Odyssey and/or Origins.

weederr33 · 01-10-2021, 10:24 AM

Decided to restart my playthrough of CP2077 now that I got familiar with all the things. And I'm noticing all the little details. A V's apartment there's a lovely reference to Demolition Man with the sea shells by the toilet

meWant · 01-12-2021, 06:35 PM

Not sure if this is the right thread to ask in, but I recently built a pc and needed a help/recommendation for a smaller cpu cooler fan.

The issue i run into is that one of the fans that came with the cpu cooler touches the top of the RAM and leaves the case unable to close. The cooler comes with 2 140mm fans with a circular casing which from what I've been told is the same mounting point as a standard 120mm square fan

PC Build Sheet for those that are interested

Motherboard: MSI X570 Tomahawk wifi
Processor: Ryzen 5 5600x
Cpu cooler: DeepCool Assassin 3
RAM: 32gb G Skill Trident Z Neo 3600 (16-19-19-39)
Graphics Card: Asus RTX 3070 Dual OC
SSD: SK Hynix Gold P31 1TB
Case: DeepCool CL500
PSU: NZXT C750

Spuds · 01-12-2021, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meWant

Not sure if this is the right thread to ask in, but I recently built a pc and needed a help/recommendation for a smaller cpu cooler fan.

The issue i run into is that one of the fans that came with the cpu cooler touches the top of the RAM and leaves the case unable to close. The cooler comes with 2 140mm fans with a circular casing which from what I've been told is the same mounting point as a standard 120mm square fan

PC Build Sheet for those that are interested

Motherboard: MSI X570 Tomahawk wifi
Processor: Ryzen 5 5600x
Cpu cooler: DeepCool Assassin 3
RAM: 32gb G Skill Trident Z Neo 3600 (16-19-19-39)
Graphics Card: Asus RTX 3070 Dual OC
SSD: SK Hynix Gold P31 1TB
Case: DeepCool CL500
PSU: NZXT C750

Have you considered water cooling?

soundman98 · 01-12-2021, 10:19 PM

i'd just pick a heatsink with a smaller fan. i tend to pick fans like tires.

first, i find one that looks aesthetically pleasing. then i check the reviews. then i buy.

Mr.ac · 01-13-2021, 12:40 AM

If you need to replace your cup cooler I would run your build by PC Part Picker.com
It should tell you what fits and what doesn't.

You can always ghetto rig one fan to be slightly higher. Either by super glue or zip ties.

Wally86 · 01-13-2021, 08:22 AM

Started playing Sea of Thieves...

Day one was rough.

01-07-2021, 09:39 PM	#2423
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,673 Times in 6,781 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I just learned there were tarriff exemptions on graphics cards that expired January 1. The card I was planning on getting is now $120 more... __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

01-08-2021, 05:41 AM	#2425
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,723 Thanks: 3,993 Thanked 9,346 Times in 4,127 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've just purchased Valhalla. I was desperate for something new to play. I am expecting a reasonable game with much exploring to do. I do think Ubisoft does open worlds quite well with just enough story to tie things together. I am disappointed to read that there isn't much assassination to do. That is, no more sneaking about which is something I quite enjoy. I have finished my second complete play through of 2077 and I've had enough of the game after 193 hours. I won't uninstall it yet (I remove games I am no longer playing) because I will probably get the urge to visit the city again but probably won't stay long. __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

01-08-2021, 06:30 PM	#2427
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,723 Thanks: 3,993 Thanked 9,346 Times in 4,127 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here is my 1 hour playing Valhalla impression: it's a reskinned Odyssey and/or Origins. Surprise! __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

01-08-2021, 07:35 PM	#2428
weederr33 Airborne at your service Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: '17 BRZ Series.Yellow Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 6,326 Thanks: 4,529 Thanked 5,587 Times in 2,929 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Returned my Asus power supply that couldn't fit in my new SFF build. So with the credit, I bought another Corsair ML140 Pro fan for my intake. After reading a bit, for my Evolve Shift 2, it seems a fan with good static pressure is better for getting air into the case with all the cables in the way. I also have this fan for my exhaust as it seems to fit a good balance between static pressure and air flow. Plus it comes with a white LED which matches the AIO and GPU lights! __________________ Series.Yellowbird - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122135 MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, CPT

01-08-2021, 09:49 PM	#2429
Dadhawk 1st86 Driver! Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 19,814 Thanks: 38,823 Thanked 24,939 Times in 11,376 Posts Mentioned: 182 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Microsoft did the Flight Simulator update in December that allows it to work through OpenVX with VR headsets. Finally tried it tonight. I have an Oculus Quest 2 headset. Instead of using the QuestLink cable I use Virtual Desktop sideloaded to allow wireless gaming. After making a registry change required for Virtual Desktop to work, I booted up Flight Sim. All I can say is the visual view from the cockpit is amazing. Yes, it still looks like a video game since the resolution is less 4K but I honestly felt like I was sitting in the cockpit. The view from the Cessna 172 was exactly right. Unfortunately I wasn't able to really fly much because its a "do it yourself" configuration. I have to map controls etc, and I don't have my flying controls connected so as hard as it is to fly with keyboard, its harder still when you cant see the keyboard. I did manage to get it up and moving a standard rate of climb by doing it outside the headset then putting the headset back on. It's a little glitchy, I need to play with the setup, but it definitely has the potential to be a VR must have. It felt much more natural than trying to fly the screen. I mean, I had depth! More to come as I have time to play with it. __________________ Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

01-09-2021, 07:06 AM	#2430
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,723 Thanks: 3,993 Thanked 9,346 Times in 4,127 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here is my 5 & 1/2 hours playing Valhalla impression: it's a reskinned Odyssey and/or Origins. __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

01-10-2021, 10:24 AM	#2431
weederr33 Airborne at your service Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: '17 BRZ Series.Yellow Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 6,326 Thanks: 4,529 Thanked 5,587 Times in 2,929 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Decided to restart my playthrough of CP2077 now that I got familiar with all the things. And I'm noticing all the little details. A V's apartment there's a lovely reference to Demolition Man with the sea shells by the toilet __________________ Series.Yellowbird - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122135 MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, CPT

01-12-2021, 10:19 PM	#2434
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,673 Times in 6,781 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i'd just pick a heatsink with a smaller fan. i tend to pick fans like tires. first, i find one that looks aesthetically pleasing. then i check the reviews. then i buy. __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

01-13-2021, 12:40 AM	#2435
Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,369 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,558 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you need to replace your cup cooler I would run your build by PC Part Picker.com It should tell you what fits and what doesn't. You can always ghetto rig one fan to be slightly higher. Either by super glue or zip ties. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

01-13-2021, 08:22 AM	#2436
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