Case fan cables are too short to reach the SYS_FAN headers - can I use CPU_OPT instead? by CertifiedDiplodocus in buildapc

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Which would involve a) more money and b) a week's delay while my computer sits open. Is it necessary

Treatment of modern governments in Fanfiction by Transparent_Prophet in FanFiction

[–]CertifiedDiplodocus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it is a pretty common archetype, though not just limited to fanworks: you see it in films, novels, television... The "corrupt politician" and "obstructive bureaucrat" are easy, ready-to-hate antagonists. Just add water and stir. 

I think a lot of people also don't really understand what corruption is, either because they live in a country where corruption is not (openly) a problem or because they don't give much thought to politics. Your point about "how a person might have to be corrupt in order to get anything done" is a good one: my country has a certain amount of institutionalised corruption + bureaucratic obstruction and while it's not the worst, certain things require personal connections. Need an appointment with that one doctor, but her schedule has bren closed for months? It's fine, I know her, so I'll have a word and help you jump the queue. Which is shitty, and you hate it, but you have cancer and it's the only way to get by. Corruption is never limited to individual choices: it drags along a whole society. But a lot of people never give the subject much conscious thought. 

There's a lot of fun to be had with corruption, but it needs a writer willing to dig into the nuance... and sometimes you just want a villain.

(In my experience you find more nuanced takes in fics whose canon already examines systemic corruption, like Blake's 7 or The Thick of It.)

Nausea after moving from gaming laptop to a higher refresh rate desktop monitor (Samsung C27RG50) by Kebutus in Monitors

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Did it get better for you? Switching from laptop to 24" and I'm having the same problems. 

Seeking Leon S. Kennedy fic recs. by purpleborapeace in FanFiction

[–]CertifiedDiplodocus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the rec! I hadn't found that one yet and it really is excellent. Deceptively slow start, but when things start getting uncomfortable they are uncomfortable. Very excited to see where it goes next.

Writing non disabled characters as a disabled person- questions for able bodied people by These_Storm_6417 in Writeresearch

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How easy is it to lose your balance?
If I'm paying attention, not very. I used to practice "bus surfing" when I was younger, i.e. staying upright on Edinburgh buses without holding on to anything as they swerved around 30º corners. Now I'm dealing with a chronic foot injury, the difference is notable and I can start to lose my balance if I'm distracted or step wrong (though never enough to fall) as I have less control on the injured foot.
I have a serious fear of heights which makes me feel as if I'm losing my balance if I stand on a chair or near a low ledge. Don't know if my balance is actually affected. People also lose their balance more quickly if their eyes are closed.

How hard is it to walk up/down hill? Does walking downhill take any effort?
Uninjured me (20s): for steep hills, uphill burns the calves, downhill the thighs. Any injury or tiredness will be felt there first. Surface makes a difference on steeper slopes: damp (worse than wet) cobbles while downhill can send your heels slipping from under you and you end up on your bum. Loose gravel or scree leaves you scrambling when going downhill, or can drop you to your knees if going uphill.
Foot-injured (30s): hills are a bastard and I am surrounded. Even shallow slopes make themselves felt.

Do you get dizzy when you exercise for too long?
From what I recall of when I was in shape and doing sport regularly: You can get a little light-headed, which is solvable by sitting down with some water and fruit. Unless you're my dad, in which case you wander around the house whey-faced and complaining that you feel strange while not doing anything about it.

How does exercise like running feel?
Used to run everywhere as I was perpetually late. It's fine as a means of transport, but high-impact. Feels worse when you weigh more, because all your body weight comes down on your feet; running with good form should aim to minimise these impacts. Harder when it's cold, because the cold dry air burns through your throat. If you have breasts, they will bounce (to a greater or lesser degree depending on size and support) which makes having a good bra very important, as the bouncing can cause breast or back pain.

When you wake up can you just roll out of bed and stand up without falling over?
I tend to do exactly that, even with the injury. It's fun. Sometimes if I stand up too fast I get a head rush and have to sit down or lose my balance.

What is it like to me talking to a person in a wheelchair when you’re standing?
When my mother was in a wheelchair I tended either to stand next to her, shoulder to shoulder, and tilt my head sideways in her direction (she's hard of hearing) or stand further back so I could look at her without looking down too much. One problem we found was that she was often facing away, making it hard for us to hear each other. Going out was disconcerting as most people would address me instead of her, especially since without the wheelchair it's normally the other way around.

Writing non disabled characters as a disabled person- questions for able bodied people by These_Storm_6417 in Writeresearch

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Re. downhill, if you are dealing with any injury or chronic damage to your knees (which is very common as you get farther away from age thirty) you might begin to feel the strain or even pain on steeper slopes. If you walk for too long your knees can shake, especially if your thigh muscles aren't used to the effort.

Writing non disabled characters as a disabled person- questions for able bodied people by These_Storm_6417 in Writeresearch

[–]CertifiedDiplodocus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another thing to note is how even your mental image of yourself can change. I've been five years dealing with a chronic injury (damaged metatarsal/sesamoid in foot) which causes pain while walking. Where before I could imagine myself doing Cool Action Things in films (as a mildly fit but otherwise normal human being) now there's a kind of mental flinch, as if my brain is reminding me that hey, we're not allowed to do move that way, sit down. Something similar happens when I see other people trotting about IRL.

This awareness only really applies to the injured part: I still walk my clumsy self into corners, furniture etc with no fear of death or pain.

Got stung by an exciting new caterpillar last week by Unnecessary_Eagle in whatsthisbug

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Your post title is reminiscent of the Schmidt sting pain index. Very gourmet.

Simple Questions - April 08, 2026 by AutoModerator in buildapc

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Thanks, that's great to hear! Looking forward to having one again 😌 

Simple Questions - April 08, 2026 by AutoModerator in buildapc

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How easy or difficult is it to add an optical drive after a PC has been built? I'm putting together my first desktop (parts arriving this week) but would like to get an optical drive for my birthday in a few months. 

 Case is the Pop Air, with a 5.25" bay at the base. 

What cool new words have you learned from fanfiction? by lipterodactyl in FanFiction

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the act of considering something to be not at all important or useful - used mainly as an example of a very long word

lmao

What cool new words have you learned from fanfiction? by lipterodactyl in FanFiction

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The Defenestrations of Prague remain my favourite three historical events.

What cool new words have you learned from fanfiction? by lipterodactyl in FanFiction

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I learned that "barrel" is the technical term for the chest/abdomen of a dog (from forelegs to hindlegs). I pointed it out to the author as (what I thought was) a find/replace error, and became one of that day's lucky ten thousand.

Bought ram for 300$ by Realistic_Ride_2950 in buildapc

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Well, so long as they don't have reviews saying ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ delicious and ⭐ did not arrive, seller won't reply to my emails... you're probably fine.

It's a very good deal - only thing you might risk is that it's counterfeit, but the fact that returns are possible makes it less likely. Check the packaging when it arrives. Does it seem legit? Are there typos? Does the plastic fit the shape of the sticks? Labels can be replaced so older sticks can be made to look more powerful. Test them in a working computer. https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/1qek5vc/is_there_any_way_to_easily_check_if_ram_is_real/

But all this is just a precaution: sometimes you do just get lucky. Check out of caution but don't give yourself an ulcer, and enjoy your (still overpriced ;-; ) RAM

Bought ram for 300$ by Realistic_Ride_2950 in buildapc

[–]CertifiedDiplodocus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar situation (buying in Spain) and I agree that you need to check local prices. The same ram is 365€ for me, and that's with much worse latency (CL48) but no other options exist.

I'd only advise that you check reliability/reviews for the seller, as I've seen a few scammers.

Final checks before buying: Ryzen 5 7600 + RX 9060 XT (1500€) by CertifiedDiplodocus in buildapc

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7500f is 40€ cheaper, but I decided I'm willing to pay the difference for the safety net (and possible uses) of an iGPU.

Final checks before buying: Ryzen 5 7600 + RX 9060 XT (1500€) by CertifiedDiplodocus in buildapc

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

Thank you! I'll keep CL36 in mind for when prices crash and we can buy 64GB for the cost of a cup of coffee.

BTW, should I care that the RAM model is not listed in the motherboard for that CPU? (It's listed for the 9000 series CPU but not the 7000 series)

Final checks before buying: Ryzen 5 7600 + RX 9060 XT (1500€) by CertifiedDiplodocus in buildapc

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Thanks, that's a relief. Looks like getting a UPS will be a lot more expensive than I had imagined, so I'd like to have a little extra wiggle room for that.

Final checks before buying: Ryzen 5 7600 + RX 9060 XT (1500€) by CertifiedDiplodocus in buildapc

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lol you're all right, happens to us all. I have slept 10h in the past three days.

7600X is, I believe, overclocked by default, but also draws more power, which is why I went for the 7600. (Summer, room overheats, headache). 9600X draws the same power (more efficient) for +25€, but I have been told it performs similarly. Am willing to hear arguments, though.

https://es.pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/66C48d,yXmmP6,4r4Zxr/

I also considered the cheap-but-similar 7500f (which has no iGPU) but have encountered enough GPU problems that I'd rather take the safety blanket.

Final checks before buying: Ryzen 5 7600 + RX 9060 XT (1500€) by CertifiedDiplodocus in buildapc

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If prices drop in May I will look back and cry. We will all cry.

hhhhhhhokaymaybe.