What are you doing today?

[anewbie]

reading about people whine about anything that might be slightly political.

 

[connorlindeman]

reading about people whine about anything that might be slightly political.

Don't spoil this thread.

 

[anewbie]

Don't spoil this thread.

Don't comment on my posts and it won't be spoiled.

 

[jaylach]

Just spent an arm and a leg on a new GPU for my PC, went back to Team Red after 10 or so years.
Praying on a good quality delivery now

Just interested in what card you got? Mine is getting long in the tooth but is still strong... I paid for longevity. Still not cheap but a lot less than I paid in 2021. I figure that the thing will last me quite a few more years.

https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-radeon-rx-6700-xt-gv-r67xtgaming-oc-12gd/p/N82E16814932416?Item=9SIAVT8F274462&_gl=1*1ojea9d*_gcl_au*MTQ3NjI0NDc4OS4xNzM1NDk4NDA4*_ga*MTg5OTM5MDc4NC4xNzM1NDk4MTg5*_ga_TR46GG8HLR*MTc0MDAxMDY3OC4yLjEuMTc0MDAxMTI5NS4wLjAuNTg4NDMzNTY5

 

[anewbie]

Just interested in what card you got? Mine is getting long in the tooth but is still strong... I paid for longevity. Still not cheap but a lot less than I paid in 2021. I figure that the thing will last me quite a few more years.

https://secure.newegg.com/orders/list?_gl=1*1a58zi8*_gcl_au*MTQ3NjI0NDc4OS4xNzM1NDk4NDA4*_ga*MTg5OTM5MDc4NC4xNzM1NDk4MTg5*_ga_TR46GG8HLR*MTc0MDAxMDY3OC4yLjEuMTc0MDAxMTAwMy4wLjAuNTg4NDMzNTY5

I can't comment on matt but i went with a 4070 (before the refresh) - but a lot has to do with screen resolution and tolerance. I use a 1440p monitor and i think the 4070 is fine for it but my tolerance is fairly high - if you go 4K it is another matter. The thing is that i use true monitors - some people hook their pic up to a 4K 70 inch tv but for a monitor (27-30 inch) i think 4k has little value - but others insist otherwise.

Anyway I too am curious what Matt went with - in my case i also have a micro itx case so there is a limit on card size - not to mention that psu for a case this size are more limited and some of these new cards want a mile long slot and 1k psu which won't play nice with an itx case.

By the way @jaylach that link won't work for other users - it list the person logged into their newegg orders not your order.

 

[jaylach]

I can't comment on matt but i went with a 4070 (before the refresh) - but a lot has to do with screen resolution and tolerance. I use a 1440p monitor and i think the 4070 is fine for it but my tolerance is fairly high - if you go 4K it is another matter. The thing is that i use true monitors - some people hook their pic up to a 4K 70 inch tv but for a monitor (27-30 inch) i think 4k has little value - but others insist otherwise.

Anyway I too am curious what Matt went with - in my case i also have a micro itx case so there is a limit on card size - not to mention that psu for a case this size are more limited and some of these new cards want a mile long slot and 1k psu which won't play nice with an itx case.

I do dual monitors... or I should say I used 4K OLED TVs that I can also do TV. Actually a 43 inch Samsung is my normal computer screen and the 55 inch LG usually fr TV and/or movies. I run my system on a 900 PSU. Actually my card can do a virtual 8K but I don't see a real difference.

 

[MattW]

I went with a 24gb 7900 XTX this time around. I’ve had a 2080ti 11gb card for a couple of years now and was looking into the 50 series but a few things put me off. The improvement from the 40 series wasn’t a big jump like previous gens, the melting power connectors and the skyrocketing prices. The 7900 cost me £840 brand new which is cheaper than the leaked prices of the 5070ti’s I’ve seen, which are due to be on sale later today. Of course RT and DLSS won’t be present but I don’t really use them much anyway. I’m looking for a card than can do 1440p High settings on most games which this one does do quite well.

Tbh 4K has never interested me much, 2K is perfect for me. I remember the time when both team red and green were boasting and going for 8K performance.. how quickly that fire got put out. That’s another thing I may have to look into upgrading next is the PSU I’m only on a 850W unit and the minimum requirement for this card

I also want to get back into VR. I have a HL Aylx save from 2 years back I need to finish

I know AMD have the new line coming up, but if they follow Nvidia’s pricing there would be no way I’d pay that much. Intel GPUs on the other hand are something I’m following closely and is good to see more competition in the market for future upgrades.

 

[gwand]

I know I’m getting old. I did not understand a word Matt said.

 

[fishorama]

I have no idea what you guys are discussing w/PSUs? Geez, I'm going to want a new computer this year when Windows 10 quits updating. & a new living room tv eventually, but no "smart tech" yet...I may have to get a smart phone soonish but I'm dreading it. I like my biggish PC screen & will almost never need a $1k phone. I would like GPS again...

I organized all my tax stuff & filled out 2 forms so far I forgot about my $26 jury duty pay. I know I have to claim it, but I've forgotten where it goes. Another fun search but not hard. I'm just getting my feet wet, but so far so good! Wine & chili from the freezer. No corn muffins I'll make do w/crackers

 

[Essjay]

My husband needs a new laptop, though not because of Windows 10. Shortly before Christmas as he opened it one morning there was a cracking sound and the screen is loose on one side. It's held together with tape but it still works. The issue with getting a new one is that he wants a new CD player first

 

[Fishmanic]

I went with a 24gb 7900 XTX this time around. I’ve had a 2080ti 11gb card for a couple of years now and was looking into the 50 series but a few things put me off. The improvement from the 40 series wasn’t a big jump like previous gens, the melting power connectors and the skyrocketing prices. The 7900 cost me £840 brand new which is cheaper than the leaked prices of the 5070ti’s I’ve seen, which are due to be on sale later today. Of course RT and DLSS won’t be present but I don’t really use them much anyway. I’m looking for a card than can do 1440p High settings on most games which this one does do quite well.

Tbh 4K has never interested me much, 2K is perfect for me. I remember the time when both team red and green were boasting and going for 8K performance.. how quickly that fire got put out. That’s another thing I may have to look into upgrading next is the PSU I’m only on a 850W unit and the minimum requirement for this card

I also want to get back into VR. I have a HL Aylx save from 2 years back I need to finish

I know AMD have the new line coming up, but if they follow Nvidia’s pricing there would be no way I’d pay that much. Intel GPUs on the other hand are something I’m following closely and is good to see more competition in the market for future upgrades.

It appears that card sells for over $1000. Yikes… glad I’m not into gaming. My hp i3 chromebook does all I need to do.. mainly websurfing and youtube videos.

 

[JuiceBox52]

I had a super busy and exciting day at the state capitol, meeting with 13 different representatives and senators to discuss the impact of rare disease on WA state residents and the need for increased resources and diagnostic testing in infants. One of the house reps had a bunny in his office. Very fun. The capitol always amazes me with the beauty and extravagance of it’s buildings

 

[Oldspartan]

I know I’m getting old. I did not understand a word Matt said.

I know what you mean. Every time I come here, I am bewildered by something, be it Latin names for species, and now electronic marvels.

It took me 4 years to get through 2 years of Latin and a computer course ruined my perfect 4.0 when I returned to school to get a second degree. I have no language genes, I guess. My phone is smarter than me, the computer is used like an encyclopedia and word processor, and any electronic entertainment device leads to a call to one of my kids.

Guess I will stick to the banjo, a hammer, some power tools and a measuring device. A throwback to simpler times, that is me.

 

[Oldspartan]

Today --- Just finished dinner and breakfast dishes, did the big tank, a 45-gallon water change, a vacuuming. I love the plumbing system set up. The submersible pump moves the water from the tank to a hidden drain and the supply line in the valence does the refill from 78 degree water that comes out of a mixing valve. The only manual labor is the vacuuming and that only takes three 4-gallon buckets that are hand dumped down the sink and into the laundry dry well. I am well satisfied with the system.

Next up the grands and I will play a couple of games with Linda, she is getting bored with the laying around but if she does much the pain is horrible. She does not complain but I hear groans, so I know she hurts. Doctor tomorrow but I told her ribs take time and she is going to feel it for a long while. Been there, ouch. Big concern is the lump on the back of her head. It has gone from a jumbo egg to a ping pong ball so that is encouraging.

Will fill the two 54-gallon corner tanks later today and get them started. Air lines are in and heater is in place. Still have work to do on the two-bedroom tanks but am letting the grands play with them.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

I like my stock Chromebook. Just don't ask me how it works. ha ha

I have a Shoshone-Arapaho friend bringing his drum group in to guest-perform for my fourth and fifth graders today. It's always a good time.