PC Pc Gaming/building thread

[dwwaino]

4K OLED life update: finally learnt what VRR flicker is. Didn't experience it on the AW3423DW because that is as far as I know the only OLED monitor with the Gsync module which must does something to combat VRR flicker like LG OLED TVs with their black level adjuster thingy. I've only noticed it in Alan Wake 2 due to how dark the game is (apparently Cyberpunk is the other main culprit but I'm yet to test it). When it comes to Gsync/VRR I've been still in the mindset of like 2017 when it was pretty much required. I've been reluctant to disable VRR because I've been in the mindset that it was essential. Firstly I tried stabilising the frame rate but it was still prone to occasional flicker due to the way the Gamma curve works in OLEDs. Now I've learnt that with massive refresh rates on monitors you can brute force your way through it. With the 5080 I ended up disabling Gsync in the Nvidia app for Alan Wake 2 and then I set frame gen to 4x. At 4K output with DLSS performance (1080 input) on the new transformer model, everything maxed, RT including ray reconstruction, and then Path Tracing to low (still a brutal setting) the output FPS is anywhere from about 175 to 230ish so anytime a frame maybe is going to tear a new one is simply going to be drawn. Also enabling any form of frame gen on an Nvidia card automatically enables Reflex* so you don't need to set Vsync or an FPS cap.


*this is what is written and has been true in every game except for Indiana Jones. I don't know why but it kept wanting to push 300-400+ fps with 4x frame gen and I needed to set a 237 fps cap for my 240hz monitor. It means the GPU is often being under utilised but there is still black magic going on because the game is maxed out besides Path Tracing and absolutely hard locked on the 237 cap I set without exception and running like an absolute dream.

 

[dwwaino]

I'm refreshing my old system to sell on marketplace and trying to ask around opinions on price. The full specs are

CPU: Ryzen 5900x
GPU: 4080 Strix (non-Super)
RAM: 4x8gb 3600cl16 Trident Royal
Motherboard: b550 MSI Tomahawk (brand new)
SSD: 1tb Team group MP44Q (brand new)
PSU: Corsair AX1000
CPU cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE black (brand new)
Case: NZXT h710

Since the motherboard is the non-wifi version I've grabbed a new wifi 7/bt5.4 add in card. Also throwing in 4 new case fans.

Using AU part picker and replacing some of the EOL stuff with current equivalents it comes to around $3800 all new. Was thinking of chucking a flat $3k on it leaving a bit of haggle room. Would this be fair?

 

[dav3]

I'm refreshing my old system to sell on marketplace and trying to ask around opinions on price. The full specs are

CPU: Ryzen 5900x
GPU: 4080 Strix (non-Super)
RAM: 4x8gb 3600cl16 Trident Royal
Motherboard: b550 MSI Tomahawk (brand new)
SSD: 1tb Team group MP44Q (brand new)
PSU: Corsair AX1000
CPU cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE black (brand new)
Case: NZXT h710

Since the motherboard is the non-wifi version I've grabbed a new wifi 7/bt5.4 add in card. Also throwing in 4 new case fans.

Using AU part picker and replacing some of the EOL stuff with current equivalents it comes to around $3800 all new. Was thinking of chucking a flat $3k on it leaving a bit of haggle room. Would this be fair?

I imagine you could quite easily start higher, especially given all the low-ball offers and "I just want x part" messages you'll get.

I just checked marketplace and there's a guy selling a 7800x3d system with 32gb and a 7900XT with a full Lian-Li case/AIO/LED fan wankfest for $3600

 

[HirdyLannister]

I'm refreshing my old system to sell on marketplace and trying to ask around opinions on price. The full specs are

CPU: Ryzen 5900x
GPU: 4080 Strix (non-Super)
RAM: 4x8gb 3600cl16 Trident Royal
Motherboard: b550 MSI Tomahawk (brand new)
SSD: 1tb Team group MP44Q (brand new)
PSU: Corsair AX1000
CPU cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE black (brand new)
Case: NZXT h710

Since the motherboard is the non-wifi version I've grabbed a new wifi 7/bt5.4 add in card. Also throwing in 4 new case fans.

Using AU part picker and replacing some of the EOL stuff with current equivalents it comes to around $3800 all new. Was thinking of chucking a flat $3k on it leaving a bit of haggle room. Would this be fair?

Do you take PayID?

 

[dwwaino]

I imagine you could quite easily start higher, especially given all the low-ball offers and "I just want x part" messages you'll get.

I just checked marketplace and there's a guy selling a 7800x3d system with 32gb and a 7900XT with a full Lian-Li case/AIO/LED fan wankfest for $3600

I'm predicting I'll get a lot of messages for the graphics card and I know I could flog that easily but I didn't know what to do with the rest of the system. The only issue I had selling as a whole system was I had to change the motherboard as while the x570 Hero worked fine it was technically defective. Since I had to change the motherboard I figured it was a good excuse to swap out the 4 year old AIO which is probably doesn't have a lot of life left. Just throwing it out didn't seem right. I thought maybe at a price like that it might get more bites as I just want to get rid of it ASAP and if anyone is desperate for the 4080 maybe they'll but the whole thing, swap the card and flip it again.

 

[dwwaino]

Do you take PayID?

Will be cash only. I don't expect someone to be comfortable carrying around that much cash and my missus is super paranoid about strangers coming to our house so will probably organise any exchange at somewhere like a shopping centre carpark where ATMs are on hand and is safer for everyone involved. Might be too much of a stuff around for some people but it is what it is.

 

[dav3]

Will be cash only. I don't expect someone to be comfortable carrying around that much cash and my missus is super paranoid about strangers coming to our house so will probably organise any exchange at somewhere like a shopping centre carpark where ATMs are on hand and is safer for everyone involved. Might be too much of a stuff around for some people but it is what it is.

I imagine a local copshop carpark may be better for all parties, ATMs are handy but there's often limits on how much can be taken out per day (unless they get their bank to change it), so they may need to be prepared with the cash, or get something like a bank cheque.

 

[Xtreme]

Do you take PayID?

Bitcoin
Afterpay

 

[dwwaino]

I imagine a local copshop carpark may be better for all parties, ATMs are handy but there's often limits on how much can be taken out per day (unless they get their bank to change it), so they may need to be prepared with the cash, or get something like a bank cheque.

Not sure about all banks but mine the daily limit can be lifted via the phone app up to like $7500 or something.

 

[drd23]

Do you take PayID?

I know this is a meme but I've never understood why. If you have PayID set up the payment basically comes through instantly

 

[dwwaino]

Can PayID be reversed/contested though? I've never even set it up and mates who regularly sell stuff online tell people who offer it to go jump.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

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[Art Vandelay_]

Will be cash only. I don't expect someone to be comfortable carrying around that much cash and my missus is super paranoid about strangers coming to our house so will probably organise any exchange at somewhere like a shopping centre carpark where ATMs are on hand and is safer for everyone involved. Might be too much of a stuff around for some people but it is what it is.

Legit just today processed a foreign student paying his uni fees in cash.
18,000 and change... and he walked in having got off at the bus stop out front.

18k while riding the bus....

 

[Xtreme]

Legit just today processed a foreign student paying his uni fees in cash.
18,000 and change... and he walked in having got off at the bus stop out front.

18k while riding the bus....

I've paid for dvds (more than $60 or over $100 at times) with coins at JB HIFI

 

[dwwaino]

Legit just today processed a foreign student paying his uni fees in cash.
18,000 and change... and he walked in having got off at the bus stop out front.

18k while riding the bus....

Stuff me. And I get paranoid carrying around a few pineapples.

 

[drd23]

Can PayID be reversed/contested though? I've never even set it up and mates who regularly sell stuff online tell people who offer it to go jump.

Its the same as if someone transferred you money by entering your BSB + Account Number. And because it uses Osko you get the money almost instantly (assuming both the receiving and sending accounts have the functionality)

I have 3 PayIDs set up (2 emails and a phone number) and have used them plenty. I even used it to transfer my house deposit from the bank I was using at the time the bank that my home loan is with.

Like I said, I know its a meme among people who buy/sell on Gumtree/FB Marketplace but I've never understood why (but that could be because I haven't used either of those in years)

 

[Art Vandelay_]

I've paid for dvds (more than $60 or over $100 at times) with coins at JB HIFI

I'd have gladly refused a cretinous action. And legally as well.

 

[Xtreme]

I'd have gladly refused a cretinous action. And legally as well.

This was in the pre covid (aka the cashless era beginning) and most places were grateful to get change as they would usually be running low .

Although (and as I've posted about in the General forum) I detest self serve, but have used it from time to time just to feed it the loose change I no longer want (yes I'm aware that act is also frowned upon... even though there are 20+ self serve areas open!).

 

[dwwaino]

Its the same as if someone transferred you money by entering your BSB + Account Number. And because it uses Osko you get the money almost instantly (assuming both the receiving and sending accounts have the functionality)

I have 3 PayIDs set up (2 emails and a phone number) and have used them plenty. I even used it to transfer my house deposit from the bank I was using at the time the bank that my home loan is with.

Like I said, I know its a meme among people who buy/sell on Gumtree/FB Marketplace but I've never understood why (but that could be because I haven't used either of those in years)

oh that doesn't seem so bad then, thanks. Could have known and used that when I brought a brand new car last year and stuffed around with a bank cheque. We're on a subdivided lot and split the insurance with the other houses and I know the wife pays our share to one of the other owners who handles it all and that's been my only experience with it. It has a bad reputation which is why I never looked into it further but thanks for the info and I'll look into it when I find a buyer for the PC if that's what they want to do and not carry cash.

 

[dwwaino]

I've paid for dvds (more than $60 or over $100 at times) with coins at JB HIFI

In high school I'd do things like go hungry and save my tuck shop money to buy games. I still remember having two big coffee jars full of silver, probably mostly 50c and 20c pieces. One day I asked my dad if he could go to Harvey Norman and get me C&C Tiberian Sun while I was at school. He didn't have time to get to the bank to exchange the coins so he said he took jars to HN and emptied them on the counter. Apparently the bloke didn't want to accept it but my dad could be quite coercive if he needed to be.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

In high school I'd do things like go hungry and save my tuck shop money to buy games. I still remember having two big coffee jars full of silver, probably mostly 50c and 20c pieces. One day I asked my dad if he could go to Harvey Norman and get me C&C Tiberian Sun while I was at school. He didn't have time to get to the bank to exchange the coins so he said he took jars to HN and emptied them on the counter. Apparently the bloke didn't want to accept it but my dad could be quite coercive if he needed to be.

I still own that disk, and this year bought an Win XP laptop so I could play it natively again.

 

[div12ressie]

keen to pick up my zowie 400hz monitor tomorrow, cs2 will be smooth as butter

 

[dwwaino]

Eeeyyyyy PLE are replacing my GMMK 3. I was a bit worried being a physical defect they wouldn't warranty it.