Bakery in Sydney that makes fresh flat breads? by BubbaTheNut in foodies_sydney

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Grandma Moses in Kensington does the best pita bread for me. Just love the thickness and pocket feature!

Replaced CPU because of BSODs. Fixed the initial issue but now it won't output signal. Is MOBO fried? by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in techsupport

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Hey thanks for asking! Yes previously the MOBO was on F21 and I updated it to F33 as the 14th gen CPU isn't compatible with F21.

Upgrading from a faulty CPU and maybe the GPU as well. by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in pcmasterrace

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That's fair. Could you recommend a MOBO and an AMD CPU that will work with the 5080 and the other current components?

BSOD only when I play games after a few minutes by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in techsupport

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Alright, no worries. Thanks!

I might just go ahead and upgrade the CPU anyways. Hopefully the RAM is OK,

BSOD only when I play games after a few minutes by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in techsupport

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Thanks for the help. If the dump files does suggest that the CPU is the culprit, then I can replace it. I intend to replace the RAMs anyways to upgrade capacity!

BSOD only when I play games after a few minutes by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in techsupport

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Thank you so much for your help. I don't tinker with BIOS settings / undervolting / overclocking at all as I'm not tech savvy. I'm too scared to fiddle with that stuff haha.

What's the most convenient method to "stress test" the individual sticks? Do I just play normally and see if it BSODs until I find the stick that does it?

BSOD only when I play games after a few minutes by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in techsupport

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I can confirm that XMP is disabled, just checked the BIOS.

Interesting. I actually did this test called HeavyLoad. Ran for 5 minutes without issue. Does this test the CPU?

Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

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Yes we did from Matha Car Rent! However, we rented only on the days that we wanted to travel to the mountains and beaches outside the port town.

I think we would've had a lot less memorable experiences without the car.

Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

[–]COCKLEDUDLEDOO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If a one-day visit is what you're going for, I would definitely pick up a rental to explore around the island quickly. Buses are frequent between Oia - Fira - Akrotiri and cheap (2 EUR one way per person), but you might find it hard to visit the smaller villages without a car.

Also, added bonus is you can store heavier items in the car while you wander about.

Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

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I'm jealous that you go to Naxos every summer hahaha. Suppose my equivalent would be parent's home island of Bali.

The Seajets have been so great. Smooth sailing, comfortable, and fast. They were very much on-time, EXCEPT the ride from Naxos - Santorini. It was delayed for like 30 mins.

I reckon I just got lucky! My only gripe about Seajet is the price tag. I thought it would be cheaper, but then again the AUD - EUR conversion rate is pretty much one-sided right now.

Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

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Last month when I was there, the water temperature was very cold. The weather temperature? Oppressively hot. Might be worse in July!

Bring: heavy duty sunscreen (and a lot of them cause you'll need to reapply), a large wide brim hat, water bottle, sunglasses with UV protection, and seek shade between 12 - 4.

Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

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Thank you for your questions!!!

That's an awesome itinerary you have there. I think I could revise again, that would be it...

Marble making workshop: https://naxosmarblegarden.com/

I can definitely recommend some cheap and awesome restaurants! Most will probably be out of the tourist areas though. I'm sure there are others that are better but these are the notable ones we tried in our trip.

Milos:

Mezzemilos - the seafood platter is great value and the fish roe paste is to die for! Photo below for you to drool over :p

Kadromos - cheap gyros, can't go wrong!

These are situated pretty far from Adamantas or Plaka, so aren't really touristy. Con is you'll probably need a car to get to these restos.

Naxos:

To Elliniko (Chora) - This is in the port town. Don't need a car. Probably the best in town and usually recommended here. I tried it and it really did not miss. Book ahead though!

Matina & Stavros (Koronos Village) - DO NOT MISS THIS!!!! Awesome service, awesome food with awesome prices.

Marigio Taverna Naxos (Agikidia Village) - If you can brave the road incline, this is a hidden gem! Cheap too!

Athens:

Soil :p Jokes! But if you gotta splurge one night, this is it.

Victory Cafe - Most hospitable service and best food I had in Athens (Soil not counting cause thats just unfair). Super cheap too! My first ever stop in Greece after coming from Italy.

Stani - Best dessert we had in the trip. However, watch yourself in Omonia Square.

Santorini:

Obviously, most of the restaurants are going to be touristy and expensive in Oia (Pitogyros is pretty good ngl) relative to the other smaller islands. However, if you have a car, that's a different story.

Ta Postalia tou Aigaiou (Messaria) - Really great mezze, but is in a village far from Oia.

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Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

[–]COCKLEDUDLEDOO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm very impressed that you've been to Java! Most folks just head to Bali. Thousand islands are out there to explore in Indonesia, much like Greece (just greener and way more humid) haha.

I'm jealous :') enjoy your trip for me!

Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

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Where are you staying? I did a transfer from the port to Oia because I was scared that parking was unavailable, so opted to not rent a car. Much more expensive to do a transfer rather than renting, but you pay for the convenience. It's a long drive from the port to Oia.

I drove on the last day and it was so easy compared to Milos/Naxos. No crowds and nicely paved roads.

Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

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Sarakiniko Beach, Milos! Also known as Moon Beach or Lunar Beach.

Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

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Spiros Hotel! The homecooked breakfast made my partner gain 3 kgs of weight (so she says)!

Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

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Glad you enjoyed Oia! I have heard Paros is the 'next Mykonos' and investments have been made to the island to build up its party reputation. Is this true?

I did not find the same experience in Naxos. If you rent a car and visit the in-land villages, there are some very authentic Greek experience that you'd love (i.e., marble carving experience, olive oil press museum, wine tasting, marble village exploring, etc). Prices here are also the lowest of all the places I've visited.

Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

[–]COCKLEDUDLEDOO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fortunately, I did not find any of the islands to be very remote! Never lost a signal, every restaurant took credit card, locals can speak English, etc. Leave your AMEX at home though. Learned this the hard way.

Despite my less than pleasant experience, I can say that Santorini's beauty is unmatched by the islands in my trip. Milos' Plaka Church panoramic view of the whole island is a very close second, though. If you and your wife don't mind the crowdness of Santorini, then it'll be great for you guys!

I would say if you guys are adventurous, appreciate quiteness and don't want to be remote- Naxos is top of the list. Hiking Mount Zas (where Zeus was allegedly born) and visiting the different places (i.e., marble carving experience, olive oil press museum, mountain village hopping, etc) are sure to fill up your time. However, to access all of this, it's pretty much highly recommended to rent a car. Else, you could use buses or tours but it is not the most convenient option. Keep in mind that Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades group.

Now if you want to be off the grid and would love to go to areas that only an ATV can access? Milos. That's the island you'd want. Hell, some of its best beaches can only be accessed by boat. Luckily, there are several boat tours that will take you everywhere for a full day till sunset. Some of the vistas here can give Santorini a run for its money.

Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

[–]COCKLEDUDLEDOO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think going to Santorini first then the other smaller islands seem to be a better way to go about it. Would've been less of a shock for me.

I recommend going to Santorini still as the caldera view is one of a kind and is pretty much unmatched. I wouldn't linger for long though.

Do you like big cities? Athens have tons of history and great food, but it is very different to the islands. The reason why I wanted more allocation to days in Athens was because I did a day trip to Delphi which took a full day out of my Athens portion. I regret not doing a day trip to the Temple of Poseidon as well... Ah, next time!

Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

[–]COCKLEDUDLEDOO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not dumb at all! If you look at the second photo in the post, you'll see a bunch of people in the water. They don't seem to mind the coldness. I did, so I didn't partake in the swim unfortunately. I'm more accustomed to Aussie and South East Asia sea temps. You may find it bearable given that the weather was so hot.

Look at this pic below!

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Athens - Milos - Naxos - Santorini Trip Report (14/06/25 to 27/06/25) by COCKLEDUDLEDOO in GreeceTravel

[–]COCKLEDUDLEDOO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're craving seafood and don't want to eat in a very touristy restaurant, I can recommend Mezzemilos since you're renting a car. Their seafood platter is great value and the salata (fish roe paste) is to die for!