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  1. Comment on What are your scary, spooky, creepy and unexplained experiences? in ~talk

    Eidolon
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    No haven't, have you?

    No haven't, have you?

    1 vote

  2. Comment on What are your scary, spooky, creepy and unexplained experiences? in ~talk

    Eidolon
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    The ol' spiritual warfare reconciliation...now that's something quite niche that I know only too well! One night when I was a teenager, I 'woke up' in my bed and the door to my room was open and...

    The ol' spiritual warfare reconciliation...now that's something quite niche that I know only too well! One night when I was a teenager, I 'woke up' in my bed and the door to my room was open and the hallway was engulfed in flames, with embers spitting into my room. I panicked and surveyed the room that remained in darkness. As I turned my gaze finally to the wall in front of me, I encountered a hooded shadowy figure poised above my body, holding a dagger toward me. It had no face or features and seemed to be composed of swirling smoke or mist. I was immediately seized of the most existential fear I have ever felt. It was bone-chilling and it felt so real. It bore the dagger down towards my chest as if to kill me right there and then and then I blacked out and woke up. I told my mom in the morning and she told me it was a demon and that it was trying to attack my soul. I was actually clinically depressed at the time, so it wasn't exactly helpful!

    2 votes

  3. Comment on Upgrading my Gaming PC or starting afresh in ~tech

    Eidolon
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    Thanks again. And yes the case is way too big for my needs...I'll think on this!

    Thanks again. And yes the case is way too big for my needs...I'll think on this!

  4. Comment on Upgrading my Gaming PC or starting afresh in ~tech

    Eidolon
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    Life stuff - likely big changes with career, family etc. Good chance I won't have time to game anymore.

    Life stuff - likely big changes with career, family etc. Good chance I won't have time to game anymore.

  5. Comment on Upgrading my Gaming PC or starting afresh in ~tech

    Eidolon
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    I will add this to the options. It's possible that I may have to sell the entire PC in 2 years so will weigh up depreciation on AM4 vs AM5.

    I will add this to the options. It's possible that I may have to sell the entire PC in 2 years so will weigh up depreciation on AM4 vs AM5.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on Upgrading my Gaming PC or starting afresh in ~tech

    Eidolon
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    Thank you for suggesting these alternatives - I'll price these up alongside the other options. I only play one very CPU-heavy game - X4 (space simulation sandbox). I'll think on this!

    Thank you for suggesting these alternatives - I'll price these up alongside the other options. I only play one very CPU-heavy game - X4 (space simulation sandbox). I'll think on this!

    2 votes

  7. Comment on Upgrading my Gaming PC or starting afresh in ~tech

    Eidolon
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    Great point. I think the GPU is sufficient for now, but it can be hit and miss. Some games it just hasn't been able to handle very well even at the lowest graphic settings. Tyranny (2016) is an...

    Great point. I think the GPU is sufficient for now, but it can be hit and miss. Some games it just hasn't been able to handle very well even at the lowest graphic settings. Tyranny (2016) is an example. I just stick to games that it can handle at comfortable temps at 1080p (60-85 degrees C).

    2 votes

  8. Comment on Upgrading my Gaming PC or starting afresh in ~tech

    Eidolon
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    Thanks so much, your advice is hugely helpful. I think it's time for a new MOBO and CPU, so holding off on the GPU for now. The Noctua also looks fantastic. I forgot to mention case fans. As I...

    Thanks so much, your advice is hugely helpful. I think it's time for a new MOBO and CPU, so holding off on the GPU for now. The Noctua also looks fantastic.

    I forgot to mention case fans. As I didn't build my PC, I'm figuring things out as I go. I've got 2 corsair case fans that I was using previously and a couple sitting around unused. Any pointers on how I can find out if this is sufficient?

    2 votes

  9. Upgrading my Gaming PC or starting afresh

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    Hello everyone, my CPU died and I'm at a crossroads and hoping for some advice. I bought my rig 4 years ago second-hand. It was originally built in 2017 using high-end parts. It was not something...

    Hello everyone, my CPU died and I'm at a crossroads and hoping for some advice. I bought my rig 4 years ago second-hand. It was originally built in 2017 using high-end parts. It was not something I was looking for TBH, but at the time GPUs were hard to get and it was a crazy deal. Here is what's left of the rig:

    • Motherboard - ASUS x99 Deluxe II, fits Intel i7 LGA2011-v3 CPU socket
    • PSU - EVGA Supernova 850 T2
    • RAM - 32GB, 4 sticks of G.Skill Trident Z 3200 DDR4
    • GPU - EVGA 1080 Ti Founder's Edition 11 GB
    • Case - In Win 904 plus - large and spacious case
    • Storage - Couple of Samsung SSDs
    • CPU Cooler - Have ditched the Corsair AIO, picked up a lowest tier fan for $10 to keep it booting while I figure out what to do

    Options I'm floating.

    1. Get a compatible CPU, but that socket is harder to come by for my MOBO and likely to be second hand + get a new CPU cooler, and upgrade GPU.
    2. Replace MOBO, GPU, and get a new CPU and CPU cooler. The PSU is 6 years old but it's decent quality and 850 watts should be enough?

    Price range/goals:

    • Happy to spend a bit on something that is mid to slightly upper range, but not high end. Thinking $$ will go into the GPU and CPU (maybe $600-800 USD ea?), something reasonably good that's just before the latest gen to get a discounted price. If replacing MOBO, something simple and medium range would be ideal.
    • Play some current AAA games like Baulder's Gate 3 and Elden Ring decently, at medium-high settings (not ultra), and don't need super high FPS.
    • Ideally supports 4k resolution for desktop use but for gaming I'd be mostly sticking to 1440p/1080p.
    • I don't want to overclock (those days are over)
    • Likely to sell in 2ish years, don't need heaps of futureproofing
    • If replacing MOBO, open to going to the AMD ecosystem for price/performance ratio. I've only ever used Intel so know less about AMD systems.
    • Don't need raytracing, DDR5
    • For CPU cooler I don't mind AIO but if anyone has any non-water cooled recommendations I'm all ears

    I'm at a bit of a loss at what to do, and there are not many PC-building threads here on Tildes, so I thought I'd ask for some advice. Anyone have opinions on option 1 or 2 above, or is there a third option I'm not thinking of? And does anyone have part recommendations? Thanks in advance.

    27 votes

  10. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    Eidolon
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    Agreed. Phenomenal performances (SPOILERS). For me the standout was Kieran Culkin. Roman having to begrudgingly agree to telling Gerri she was being let go, and then being thrown into disbelief at...

    Agreed. Phenomenal performances (SPOILERS). For me the standout was Kieran Culkin. Roman having to begrudgingly agree to telling Gerri she was being let go, and then being thrown into disbelief at the news of his father. Gerri's reaction to Roman bursting into the room in the midst of his shock and grief was so perfectly detached - could be a hint of things to come perhaps if Gerri takes revenge.

    1 vote

  11. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    Succession, the fourth and final season - and my most anticipated show of 2023. As much as I love the show, I feel like it is ready for it to end, though I think Jesse should be allowed to write a...

    Succession, the fourth and final season - and my most anticipated show of 2023. As much as I love the show, I feel like it is ready for it to end, though I think Jesse should be allowed to write a spin-off if he wants to. The first episode set a good bar. I do have a couple of theories but won't tell!

    2 votes

  12. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

    Eidolon
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    Makes perfect sense - will give this a try :) Thanks

    Makes perfect sense - will give this a try :) Thanks

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

    Eidolon
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    True, I hadn't thought of that, I'll look into it :)

    True, I hadn't thought of that, I'll look into it :)

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

    Eidolon
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    Fab, I will check it out, thank you. Re timing, it's definitely true for me, I take WAY longer than what the recipes say, but I don't mind :)

    Fab, I will check it out, thank you.

    Re timing, it's definitely true for me, I take WAY longer than what the recipes say, but I don't mind :)

    1 vote

  15. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

    Eidolon
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    I don't have a pressure cooker but am perfectly happy doing a long cook day since I am stuck at home all the time anyway!

    I don't have a pressure cooker but am perfectly happy doing a long cook day since I am stuck at home all the time anyway!

    2 votes

  16. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

    Eidolon
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    Great idea, I think I will start with a couple of 'project' meals and keep working on them week by week until I'm ready to move on - this way I'll actually remember how to cook them too.

    Great idea, I think I will start with a couple of 'project' meals and keep working on them week by week until I'm ready to move on - this way I'll actually remember how to cook them too.

    1 vote

  17. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

    Eidolon
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    I've pretty much done this all my life without thinking about it! I like being able to grab things instantly when I need them.

    I've pretty much done this all my life without thinking about it! I like being able to grab things instantly when I need them.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

    Eidolon
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    The hob I use is electric, but it's old and doesn't function well. Only 1/4 of the elements work normally and it's a small one. There is one other semi-functional element but it only works for low...

    The hob I use is electric, but it's old and doesn't function well. Only 1/4 of the elements work normally and it's a small one. There is one other semi-functional element but it only works for low temps. This means for moderate and high temps I have to use the small element even for pans and pots that are twice the size. As a consequence I have issues with heat diffusion and inconsistent cooking for the bigger cookware. I'm only cooking for one so try to use only the small pans/pots to avoid this. It also takes a very long time to heat up and change temps, so this makes it harder to be precise when following timing guidance.

    There's nothing I can do about this right now, the landlord refuses to replace the hob. I've tried and failed to commission repairs because it's an extremely obscure model. I'll be moving out in the next 1-2 years though and will pay close attention to the hob and oven.

    1 vote

  19. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

    Eidolon
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    Makes perfect sense. Showing my ignorance here - I had this idea that all fried food had to be high temperature. Thanks for the tips re thermometers. I'm so excited to try one now! My avoidance is...

    Makes perfect sense. Showing my ignorance here - I had this idea that all fried food had to be high temperature. Thanks for the tips re thermometers. I'm so excited to try one now!

    My avoidance is more out of caution than having issues in the past. I have smoked olive oil a few times accidentally. The hob in my flat isn't great and I like to have room for error.

    1 vote

  20. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

    Eidolon
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    Edit: Re butcher's, that will have to wait but I already have one in mind. I'd have to drive quite far and currently am restricting driving due to illness. Will do, thanks again :)

    Edit: Re butcher's, that will have to wait but I already have one in mind. I'd have to drive quite far and currently am restricting driving due to illness.

    Will do, thanks again :)

    2 votes