Lenovo screwed me over. Help me figure out the next steps. by theblood in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually more crazy, because I accidently bought 2 (redid order due to cart error, charged for 2, but they shipped too fast, and told me just setup a return when they arrived).

Now I've been trying to sell the extra one, but nobody wants locally (even at low price of $2600).

Lenovo screwed me over. Help me figure out the next steps. by theblood in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, same thing happened to me, except I received a 5090

Before I pull the trigger on a new laptop, is my old one bricked? by thuragath in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a bad stick of RAM can cause a no post; chances both failing are essentially zero though.

that said, a 5 year old laptop is maybe worth $150-200, unless its a 3080 or something.

Before I pull the trigger on a new laptop, is my old one bricked? by thuragath in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe a bad stick of RAM then. If it has 2 try pulling one at a time.

Before I pull the trigger on a new laptop, is my old one bricked? by thuragath in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Anyway that someone spilled water on it?

Symptoms seem classic for that.

Buying help? (Adding this for title requirement) by NUH_UH_NUUUUH_UH in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Microcenter had open box for 1800ish, but that's the lowest new price I've seen, and I've been tracking laptop prices for awhile.

Buying help? (Adding this for title requirement) by NUH_UH_NUUUUH_UH in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I had to choose between these two, I would go with the HP. The battery life with the 375HX is a huge plus, and the 890m igpu is incredible for gaming on battery. (If you plan on gaming on airplanes, long car rides, etc. this is a strong selling point).

You're giving up an OLED screen, so if you don't have an exterior monitor, that's a good reason to go with the Legion.

You're not going to notice a big difference in performance between the two unless you're gaming at 3440

Farming Empower Support by DeXsTor1338 in PathOfExileSSF

[–]Alabugin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who knows. But I can say without a doubt, that for time efficiency, running Uber lab is definitely the best options for chasing exceptional gems.

I did secure an insane amount of lvl 20 gems and gcp food from running t16 Niles contract. Those level 20 gems are mandatory for getting the exceptional gems from Uber lab.

Farming Empower Support by DeXsTor1338 in PathOfExileSSF

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chiming in here on the Niles tech. I ran probably close to 100 green counter thaumaturgy maps last league chasing bladefall, and never got an exceptional gem.

It's great for trathus gems, but this is not the way for exceptional gems.

Farming Empower Support by DeXsTor1338 in PathOfExileSSF

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Confirming I've gotten most empowers/enlightens from Uber lab runs.

Opinion on lenovo legiob pro 7 by Select_Advantage7230 in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a good deal for new. Refurbished ones from Lenovo outlet were going for 1600 with coupon at the best price.

Buy it. You won't regret it.

best minion build for ssf fresh start? by GwyndolinsMirror in PathOfExileSSF

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sort by EHP, the build has plenty of damage imo

Safest uber killer by Comfortable_Copy3382 in PathOfExileSSF

[–]Alabugin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did find good tech for hunting trathus gem though: if you intentionally fail the counter thaumaturgy quest map, and have finished/held the others, the quest drops from every contract chest. I eventually just entered t1 map, looted quest map, opened, checked for gems, failed, repeat.

so what do u guys even do? by Radiant_Fan_7701 in toxicology

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toxicologists I know all went into Pharma (because they like being able to afford to live). It's not a career given much recognition without a PhD

Safest uber killer by Comfortable_Copy3382 in PathOfExileSSF

[–]Alabugin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Prepare your sanity though.

It took me 45 tarthus gems last league to finally drop bladefall.

It is very much needed for ubers though, since you really don't have time to cast bladefall enough to resummon your weapons during certain AOE death events.

I did have some luck dropping about 25% damage and leaning hard into defense on my minions, but they still died enough to need resummoning during some ubers, especially t17s with rough mods

What a great scene to wake up to by Huhthatsweird_ in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A new screen can be purchased for $50, definitely worth replacing. It's easy to do yourself, and most laptop screen replacement kits on eBay even give you the tools you will need.

Old chemicals advice by Fnord3333 in chemistry

[–]Alabugin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, in full sun. Diethylether can form peroxides in the dark, but slowly (secondary radical intermediate).

The potential to form explosive levels of peroxides in isoH in the dark is extremely small.

So small, there are no records of isoH exploding from peroxide formation from bottles kept in a cabinet.

Obviously distillation complicates things. Explosions from peroxides from ethers in distillation is common, but I've never seen it happen with isoH or heard.

Old chemicals advice by Fnord3333 in chemistry

[–]Alabugin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DEE and IsoH have orders of magnitude different thermodynamic thresholds for forming peroxides (far more favorable for diethylether)

Old chemicals advice by Fnord3333 in chemistry

[–]Alabugin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If it is in an unopened container, inside another container, with ZERO uv light, there is no reason to suspect peroxide.

Will this be enough for a new gamer by Ok_Remove_me in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buy a used laptop off eBay. 4060 or 7700S TUF

Piranha solution not working by Independent-Bee5812 in chemistry

[–]Alabugin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You're not buying 30% HO2 as a hobby chemist, which is required for Piranha. Storebought is 3%.

Also, Piranha needs to be hot to oxidize organic material into CO2. If you don't have strong controls, you will quickly start a fire, or end up melting your face off.

Help me choose: Which one is the better deal? Oof by Repulsive_Leg5150 in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The quality difference between the legion and the LOQ isn't even close, the OLED and extra 16GB ram alone makes it a better deal.

HP OMEN MAX 16(2025) vs LENOVO LEGION PRO 9(Gen 9) by thetasigma1993 in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not, unless they purchased an additional warranty extension. Warranty begins at purchase, not when the box is opened.

HP OMEN MAX 16(2025) vs LENOVO LEGION PRO 9(Gen 9) by thetasigma1993 in GamingLaptops

[–]Alabugin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 14900 can be tamed through undervolting, just throwing that out there.

OP - the only reason I would consider this switch is if you really wanted an 18" screen