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  1. Comment on Advice on new PC build in ~comp

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    As somebody who has both worked in tech, is a gamer, and has worked with AI on my local devices, I don't see prices coming down any time soon. I bought a 3090 TI in 2022, and since my initial...

    As somebody who has both worked in tech, is a gamer, and has worked with AI on my local devices, I don't see prices coming down any time soon.

    I bought a 3090 TI in 2022, and since my initial purchase, the price of my graphics card has doubled.

    None of this is to say that you shouldn't try to get a nice computer, but I'll be frank and say that it's going to be very difficult to get something that can push 4K frames at a very decent rate in ultra settings on the latest games.

    I think it is a great idea to accept the 3070 from your friend if he's genuinely willing to do that.

    I have not tried them, but I've also heard great things from the latest Intel Arc series of GPUs.

    I think the prices you've listed are par for the course, but it is kind of sad.

    What sort of games do you play? This will dictate heavily what sort of system you need. Personally speaking I don't play anything that's very intensive anymore, mostly games from long ago. So I don't have much system demand.

    M.2 generation virtually does not matter at all for most game load times. When a game loads, any vital resources will also be in system memory so it will not matter on that front either. You will probably want at least 16gb of ram. I have 64gb of ddr4, and I never come close to using all of that when gaming. You could probably get away comfortably with 32gb of ddr4 instead of ddr5. If you can find available sticks.

    Do you intend to do anything beyond gaming with the system?

    10 votes
  2. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    All good mate. It's healthy to disagree a bit and we came to an understanding after all! Cheers.

    All good mate. It's healthy to disagree a bit and we came to an understanding after all!

    Cheers.

    1 vote
  3. Comment on Become worthless (to tech companies) in ~tech

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    I guess after reading to his statements, it seems that he probably leans Republican. However, he has some criticism of other platforms that I also take issue with. Such as corporate Democrats that...

    I guess after reading to his statements, it seems that he probably leans Republican.

    However, he has some criticism of other platforms that I also take issue with. Such as corporate Democrats that are obviously feckless and captured by big business (like Schumer).

    I don't know if I necessarily disagree with him, that I find it more likely for Gail Slater to "possibly" do Antitrust than I expect corporate Democrats to do it.

    However that being said, I think I'm left with some thoughts:

    1. Why say anything at all? It was stupid for Proton to even state a political position.
    2. I don't really think his opinion was "wrong" so much as it was, pointless? Like it's a non-falsifiable claim and there's not really a point in making it? I think everyone knows that both Republicans at large and Corporate Democrats are NOT going to be doing any serious attempts at reform.
    3. If he really wants Antitrust and wants to put his "money where is mouth his" he should be tossing his lot with the one group that might actually do something about it in the U.S., which is the left-wing of the Democrats, the Democratic Socialists. But a businessman will never align with a "socialist" party lol.
  4. Comment on Become worthless (to tech companies) in ~tech

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    What does Linux without woke even mean? Lol. (I know you explained that it means without minorities). It's such a dumb thing to get hung up on. Who cares what someone's background is so long as...

    What does Linux without woke even mean? Lol. (I know you explained that it means without minorities).

    It's such a dumb thing to get hung up on. Who cares what someone's background is so long as the codebase is free, open source, and secure lol.

    I swear to God DHH and his ilk freaking out over identity politics...

    5 votes
  5. Comment on Become worthless (to tech companies) in ~tech

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    I am not saying that I disagree with you, but what makes you say that proton is pro-fascistm? I am a Mullvad VPN and Proton user... I've heard some questionable things about the Mullvad CEO that...

    I am not saying that I disagree with you, but what makes you say that proton is pro-fascistm?

    I am a Mullvad VPN and Proton user... I've heard some questionable things about the Mullvad CEO that has me questioning re-upping after my time is consumed.

    Now I'm bracing myself... What did Proton do? Lol...

    1 vote
  6. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I bought the OST and just listen to it there.

    I bought the OST and just listen to it there.

    1 vote
  7. Comment on Any significant changes to Tildes are extremely unlikely in ~tildes.official

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    This is how I had interpreted it as well. Since reviewing the code would be a "full time job" ultimately for him, as well.

    This is how I had interpreted it as well. Since reviewing the code would be a "full time job" ultimately for him, as well.

    5 votes
  8. Comment on Any significant changes to Tildes are extremely unlikely in ~tildes.official

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    To add a clarifying question, I joined in 2023 or so (whenever the reddit API killed third party apps like TalkLittle's). I've been debating picking up some small features here and there as I am a...

    To add a clarifying question, I joined in 2023 or so (whenever the reddit API killed third party apps like TalkLittle's).

    I've been debating picking up some small features here and there as I am a dev, and trying to contribute.

    Are we saying here that we don't have any intentions to let net new features be developed by community members? (I'm not implying this is wrong, I just want clarification so I can stop and not waste my time with what I've been working on the side).

    19 votes
  9. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I have since beaten the game. The point wasn't that you were wrong, the point was that it was a wee bit inconsiderate to spoil a big plot point of the game. Not everyone sits in the title screen....

    I have since beaten the game. The point wasn't that you were wrong, the point was that it was a wee bit inconsiderate to spoil a big plot point of the game.

    Not everyone sits in the title screen. And the initial star explosion does not immediately lead one to conclude the whole universe is ending.

    1 vote
  10. Comment on What are you looking forward to? in ~talk

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    I know there are periods where history waxes and wanes. I know, from 1930-1945 must have felt like hell, for example. Rightfully so. It's crazy to me how I feel like for the last decade I've been...

    I know there are periods where history waxes and wanes. I know, from 1930-1945 must have felt like hell, for example. Rightfully so.

    It's crazy to me how I feel like for the last decade I've been taking crazy pills. Nobody seems to care about sense, kindness, cooperation, or thoughtfulness.

    My hopefulness lies in seeing most people I know, regardless of political leanings, as being disgusted by this. I hope a day of reckoning comes soon. I do hope a day comes where justice is served as well.

    I hope since it's been so long, things will come back around soon. Wishful thinking I suppose.

    7 votes
  11. Comment on Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’ in ~society

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    A man who's legacy is doing tremendous harm to his country and countrymen, and an enabler to Trump and his ilk.

    A man who's legacy is doing tremendous harm to his country and countrymen, and an enabler to Trump and his ilk.

    36 votes
  12. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I mean a star exploding isn't the end of the universe, but sure!

    I mean a star exploding isn't the end of the universe, but sure!

  13. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    "End of the Universe".... Womp womp, is that a spoiler? 😔

    "End of the Universe".... Womp womp, is that a spoiler? 😔

  14. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I've been playing Outer Wilds after a Tildes thread where folks often said it was the best game they'd ever played. I don't know how far along I am but I've been thoroughly enjoying it. My wife...

    I've been playing Outer Wilds after a Tildes thread where folks often said it was the best game they'd ever played.

    I don't know how far along I am but I've been thoroughly enjoying it. My wife and I have gotten into the groove of having nightly play sessions. I don't know if this is the way it's "supposed to be played", but it's been very enjoyable and I can see why it was so highly praised.

    I find myself thinking about the puzzles and storyline throughout my entire day, and excited for the next time my wife and I can sit down to play.

    Obviously please don't spoil anything for me.

    19 votes
  15. Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of June 28 in ~games

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    Thank you, I just sent it on this and bought it. That's probably the best the price is going to be for a while lol.

    Thank you, I just sent it on this and bought it.

    That's probably the best the price is going to be for a while lol.

    2 votes
  16. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

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    Tell him I love him too. Also, Smokey is a great name for a cat.

    Tell him I love him too.

    Also, Smokey is a great name for a cat.

    3 votes
  17. Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of June 28 in ~games

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    My son (4) loves playing Nintendo Switch (original) with me. I want to do some of the classics with him, but it seems kinda steep to spend $69.99 USD for Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2. Does Nintendo...

    My son (4) loves playing Nintendo Switch (original) with me. I want to do some of the classics with him, but it seems kinda steep to spend $69.99 USD for Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2.

    Does Nintendo do deals often?

    2 votes
  18. Comment on What’s something that didn’t work for you? in ~talk

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    God. I'm not OP but am an American. Anytime I talk to Canadian friends and guild mates about birth costs and other shit I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. It's so fucking insane. Your comment...

    God. I'm not OP but am an American. Anytime I talk to Canadian friends and guild mates about birth costs and other shit I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. It's so fucking insane.

    Your comment made me laugh, however.

    4 votes
  19. Comment on Tildes Survey #9: How optimistic are you about the future? (Results) in ~talk

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    The inflection point analogy is something I've brought up a lot. It does feel like we're at a stage where a lot of people I talk with feel it too. The sort of... Lifting of the veil to reveal the...

    The inflection point analogy is something I've brought up a lot. It does feel like we're at a stage where a lot of people I talk with feel it too. The sort of... Lifting of the veil to reveal the horror that awaits us a bit.

    Maybe that's a bit too dark, but it feels as if there isn't much to be done besides hunker down and harden with friends and build strong community.

    2 votes
  20. Comment on Tildes Survey #9: How optimistic are you about the future? (Results) in ~talk

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    Please add me. Thank you.

    Please add me. Thank you.

    1 vote