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Comment on iOS 26 is here in ~tech
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Comment on Apple introduces iOS 26 with Liquid Glass redesign in ~tech
Nihilego LinkI really like how it looks, been missing the Frutiger Aero aesthetic that I wanted to have an Aero like theme on Gnome/Linux. On the other hand my iPhone 13 Mini battery has dipped below 90%...I really like how it looks, been missing the Frutiger Aero aesthetic that I wanted to have an Aero like theme on Gnome/Linux.
On the other hand my iPhone 13 Mini battery has dipped below 90% battery health so I dread the battery hit with iOS 26. -
Comment on How Red Hat just quietly, radically transformed enterprise server Linux in ~comp
Nihilego Link ParentI have a love hate relationship with NixOS. I use it on a laptop but wouldn’t use it on a desktop.I have a love hate relationship with NixOS.
I use it on a laptop but wouldn’t use it on a desktop. -
Comment on Five years later, Deep Rock Galactic has gotten far by rejecting modernity in ~games
Nihilego LinkThis game would be great on the Deck but it unfortunately uses way too many watts for me to consider it a “Good deck game”This game would be great on the Deck but it unfortunately uses way too many watts for me to consider it a “Good deck game”
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Comment on Rumors of new tiers/prices for Game Pass, next Xbox(es) will be Windows based, will include Steam/Epic + full Xbox library emulation and backwards compatibility in ~games
Nihilego Link ParentI was for a while considering making my PS4 a Linux PC but it was such a miserable experience, drivers working or not working, emulation performance was poor… wouldn’t recommend.I was for a while considering making my PS4 a Linux PC but it was such a miserable experience, drivers working or not working, emulation performance was poor… wouldn’t recommend.
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Comment on If you were referred to with an Epithet, what would it be? in ~talk
Nihilego LinkI wish someone would turn off the sun… “The Sunless” sounds like a cool title, but maybe a bit too chuu2.I wish someone would turn off the sun…
“The Sunless” sounds like a cool title, but maybe a bit too chuu2. -
Comment on Which unanswered questions do you want to see an answer for in your lifetime? in ~science
Nihilego LinkQuantum Gravity is what came to mine. dark matter/energy stuff after you mentioned it in the OP too.Quantum Gravity is what came to mine.
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Comment on I used a new computer for around a month, here's what I think of every part of it in ~comp
Nihilego Link ParentI've discovered the Minisforum BD795i and BD790 X3D a while ago and I think they would make for fantastic Terra builds or other SFF builds, especially when you consider that you get essentially a...I've discovered the Minisforum BD795i and BD790 X3D a while ago and I think they would make for fantastic Terra builds or other SFF builds, especially when you consider that you get essentially a mobo+cpu for the price of a higher end CPU. Upgradeability aside, It seems like you aren't missing much by going that route.
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Comment on I used a new computer for around a month, here's what I think of every part of it in ~comp
Nihilego Link ParentWhat were the last things you needed? I assume either the CPU or the GPU, for the GPU you just gotta weigh whether to pick what is available or to wait while keeping in mind that things may not...What were the last things you needed? I assume either the CPU or the GPU, for the GPU you just gotta weigh whether to pick what is available or to wait while keeping in mind that things may not get cheaper. Seems like people gravitating towards the new AMD cards made the Nvidia cards prices seem more reasonable though.
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Comment on I used a new computer for around a month, here's what I think of every part of it in ~comp
Nihilego Link ParentI opened it up to do just as you said then... decided not to, I forgot I connected all radiator and case fans to that Cooler Master adapter thing to make it tidier inside and what I thought would...I opened it up to do just as you said then... decided not to, I forgot I connected all radiator and case fans to that Cooler Master adapter thing to make it tidier inside and what I thought would be a a 10~20 minutes job is probably gonna take at least an hour.
CPU_OPT is connected to the pump's... connector because I read that's where it is supposed to be connected to.If I'm gonna do a storage upgrade with the secondary/back of the mobo SSD, or replace the paste I'm going to rewire the fans though.
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Comment on I used a new computer for around a month, here's what I think of every part of it in ~comp
Nihilego Link ParentThe average ITX case is far far prettier than most ATX cases. That was the main reason, but having a smaller footprint ended up being beneficial on the desk I'm using.The average ITX case is far far prettier than most ATX cases.
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Comment on End of 10: Replace Windows 10 with Linux in ~tech
Nihilego Link ParentAudio is funny on Linux. You plug in your AMP/DAC and it works without installing additional software. Then you plug in the mic and the entire Discord chat wants you to leave. Not to mention that...Audio is funny on Linux.
You plug in your AMP/DAC and it works without installing additional software.
Then you plug in the mic and the entire Discord chat wants you to leave.
Not to mention that for all the shit Linux gets about Bluetooth… High quality SBC, LDAC and AptX work out of the box from my experience, meanwhile you’re limited to AAC on Windows and Mac. -
Comment on End of 10: Replace Windows 10 with Linux in ~tech
Nihilego LinkIoT/LTSC Windows 10 is a thing. Would recommend trying Linux either way, but if you have to use Windows, I'd look into those.IoT/LTSC Windows 10 is a thing.
Would recommend trying Linux either way, but if you have to use Windows, I'd look into those. -
Comment on I used a new computer for around a month, here's what I think of every part of it in ~comp
Nihilego LinkSo I recently built a new PC, my old one uses a 4th gen Intel CPU and a 1060, was definitely due for an upgrade. Case : Fractal Era 2 (3.5/5) I was looking into SFF PCs for a while but the GPU...So I recently built a new PC, my old one uses a 4th gen Intel CPU and a 1060, was definitely due for an upgrade.
Case : Fractal Era 2
(3.5/5)I was looking into SFF PCs for a while but the GPU prices made me not bite until a friend gave me the final push to start building the PC.
The case is pretty, I like the wooden panel on top, I was thinking of either this or the Terra but the Era 2 being larger and having better airflow convinced me to take a larger case, plus I think it looks neater than the Terra...I thought it could support mATX motherboards but it didn't, I went with it regardless because my first build idea was an ITX PC anyway.
The front IO are nice, and the way the case is opened is pretty cool, the internal brackets and components feel pretty solid, I was expecting something kinda plasticy and fragile, I was pleasantly surprised with how solid it was on the inside.
The outer casing however is flawed, the aluminum panels aren't even, and one of the corners looks like it could take a few whacking of a mallet to be flush with the rest of the case. It looks pretty but on closer inspection it is flawed.
I would look into other cases if you want an ITX builds, I didn't know about the ncased m2 or the FormD T1 at the time of buying the case, but a person I knew who worked on the M2 didn't enjoy the experience.
Motherboard : Gigabyte x870i Pro Ice
(4/5)This motherboard is fairly pricey, both AM5 tax and ITX tax, feature wise, it is one of the best boards I've seen given the features and the price, I've been avoiding Asrock boards because of the issues they had with the 9800x3D, ASUS boards are too expensive, and the MSI one I saw is close to the price of the Gigabyte, I ended up going for a pricey board because of the features, USB4 is something I see being really useful later on, when it becomes more accessible, I also have a Macbook Air but not many ways to use USB4 yet, my fastest M.2 enclosure is USB 3.2 iirc.
The IO shield on it is a bit crap, when I tried to fix it in the case, it bent inside a little bit, but I was able to bend it outside.
The BIOS software wasn't bad, I have no complaints about using it, I saw a lot of people complain about Gigabyte boards or their BIOS, but it seems like no matter which board you pick, there will always be someone with issues.
The online manual was a great help because the included manual didn't clearly show what pins or ports do what, that was mainly an issue on where to connect the fan headers and the LED/Power pins.
Also, only 1 PCIe slot, but that's a given with ITX boards.
Processor: 9800x3d
(4/5)My previous CPU was an 4th gen Intel one, so it was a huge jump, in higher end emulation that will make the biggest difference, and in pushing tons of frames.
This CPU is most likely an overkill for my setup but I think I'm more likely to load the CPU than the GPU in most cases.
The 9800x3D's price wasn't pretty though, I ended up picking this CPU based on the friend's recommendation that pushed me to buy the CPU, I think for $640(This includes taxes) it should've had 16 Cores, I do use the occasional VM, but 8C16T isn't a limiting factor, per se. I don't think I would need any future upgrade unless for some reason the 16 Cores would make a difference then a 9950x3D when it goes for cheap could be a decent buy, but I doubt I'm going to be limited by the 8 cores as I said.
The CPU gets fairly toasty though and it makes the fans make a lot of noise, it could be because I connected the CPU and the case fans to CPU_FAN, so it gets fairly loud whenever it gets to around 70C.
RAM: G Skill Flare 64GB 6000MHz 30CAS
(It's RAM)64GB is an overkill, but given how expensive everything in the PC was, I'm probably good for the lifetime of this PC.
You can argue that I should've went for faster RAM at 32GB, but I've read that the sweet spot for AM5 is 6000MHz.GPU: PNY Verto 4070 Ti
(3/5)The GPU market is absolutely cooked, what makes this worse though is that I bought this before the RX 9070 XT reviews, I was betting on AMD Cards not being competitive and having the same availability issues as Nvidia's cards. Well I got half of that wrong, but given the current market conditions and how it differs where you live, if you can find anything for what doesn't seem like an absolute slap in the face, I would consider buying that, you don't know if you could find it again for the same price or if the next gen is gonna be more affordable or better.
12GB of VRAM is insulting, but I have yet to run to issues from VRAM, at least I don't think I can hear the fans spinning when I'm playing, probably because they get masked by the CPU fans sound instead.
I thought of getting the Ti Super or the 4080 Super but the Ti Super is an additional $200 or so, and the 4060 Super is almost 60% more expensive, I'd rather save that money for when GPUs become more affordable instead of going all out on the GPU.
Just get the 9070 XT if you have the chance.
Power Supply: Corsair SF850
(4.5/5)I was considering either this or a Thermaltake 1000W PSU, I settled on the Corsair mainly because of them having a good track record with PSUs and it having a good Cybenetics rating.
The cables it come with are pretty neat, they made the cable management slightly more tolerable with how small or thin they are, being modular too means I only need to use like half the cables.You can't go wrong with this power supply, though it is on the pricier side.
Cooler: Cooler Master Masterliquid Atmos 240
(4/5)I was hesitant on going with liquid cooling because I've had friends that had their AIO fail on them(the pumps), that and the cooler liquid leaking was something I was concerned with. I was considering an Arctic Freeze III AIO but it doesn't fit in this case with the motherboard/gpu/cpu position set to maximize GPU space, the Atmos was the AIO I've seen used the most in Era 2 build videos, it fits but you will need to push the tubes and cables in the case as you close the case cover.
The fans are loud, but they could be the case fans, not the radiator fans.I contemplating posting this on r/sffpc but ehhhhh Reddit.
I think unless you have a specific build in mind, go for mATX if you want a smaller build, the Ncased M2 can fit a mATX board. An ITX case is neat and tidy on the desk but it's more form over function, less PCIe slots than bigger motherboards, less slots for SSDs, more expensive than bigger boards, but maybe doing it once to see if you think it's worth giving a shot isn't bad.
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I used a new computer for around a month, here's what I think of every part of it
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Comment on What are the best niche software tools you're using? in ~tech
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Comment on Android phones will soon reboot themselves after sitting unused for three days in ~tech
Nihilego Link ParentI assume custom ROMs are also gonna be cooked?I assume custom ROMs are also gonna be cooked?
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Comment on The great Tildes Archipelago multiworld randomizer! Interest thread! in ~games
Nihilego LinkI’ve seen Chrism360’s archiepelago runs and they all looked interesting and fun to play if you have a small group of friends to play with tbh… But there aren’t a lot of games for me to play. MMBN3...I’ve seen Chrism360’s archiepelago runs and they all looked interesting and fun to play if you have a small group of friends to play with tbh…
But there aren’t a lot of games for me to play.
MMBN3 I have only played once or twice and I’m good on a more casual level than speedrun level.
Minecraft I tend to focus on the mine part of it that I never actually got to the Ender Dragon.
Pokemon could work, I played Gen 1 quite a lot but not familiar with all the hidden items.I’ve seen someone run Outer Wilds on a Chris’ Archiepalgo vid but it isn’t on the list, and I think I may have read that you can run Cave Story in it?
Anyway if I’d join, what I’d run depends on what time I’d have to play.
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Comment on Considering going with an ambidextrous mouse if anyone has recommendations in ~tech
Nihilego Link ParentI was gonna say I went with the X2As and I’m hoping I don’t regret that but deleted comment rip.I was gonna say I went with the X2As and I’m hoping I don’t regret that but deleted comment rip.
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Comment on Considering going with an ambidextrous mouse if anyone has recommendations in ~tech
Nihilego (edited )Link ParentX2A seems to be closer to what I'd want than the Lamzus, but I didn't see a lot of YT reviews/vids for most of them, will keep the X2A in mind though when or if I decide to buy a mouse or not,...X2A seems to be closer to what I'd want than the Lamzus, but I didn't see a lot of YT reviews/vids for most of them, will keep the X2A in mind though when or if I decide to buy a mouse or not, white however is not a preferable color.
I'm more likely to go with a G903 than a Logitech G Pro(I can't find whether these use USB-C or still on Micro USB) but I'm scouting for some options or opinions.
I really like how it looks, I’ve been missing Frutiger Aero for a while already.
Haven’t updated yet, heard mixed things about battery life/bugginess and I’m on a 13 mini, so any hit to battery or performance will be amplified.
It’s honestly insane how Apple releases a new iOS every year and it’s always “Wait until the first or second point update because bugs” happens all the time.