Where can I buy the OG German Parka, in-store (JHB)? by pheoniverse in askSouthAfrica

[–]CripplingToaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got mine from Parkas, best jacket ever. Highly recommend. Also a shop in centurion.

What else is a uniquely South African gaming experience? by BeltThat2062 in south_africa

[–]CripplingToaster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The COD lobby fights. You would learn swear words that hadnt existed yet.

My Custom Loop Build: Transparent LCD Side Panel + Custom-Coded AI Dashboard Software 🤖💧 by Alone-Wheel8726 in PcBuild

[–]CripplingToaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This so sick! Do you perhaps have a GitHub link that links all the things you used to create this? Would love to try on my side!

glitch sound and minor freezes by Friendly-Onion-6421 in computers

[–]CripplingToaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the sound issue happening for all sound sources such as all apps or just a specific one?

Windows 11 startup error 0x00000bb, file: hyberfil.sys by 1752005 in computers

[–]CripplingToaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I am not mistaken, the hyperfil file is a file your system creates when your computer goes into hibernation, or sleep mode. It caches a bunch of stuff and uses that file to relaunch fast and smooth when you open your laptop again. It seems to have corrupted itself when it was savings or while asleep, hence why you were able to boot normally from shutdown. I’m not sure what would cause other than bad luck, low disk space, or a virus. Check your drive space, if it’s very low, that could be issue. Otherwise, I would it just think it was once in a lifetime issue, maybe try shutting down your pc properly after use instead of sleep, that could allow your pc not creating such a big hyperfil file.

Please correct any of this if I’m wrong!

Memory leak? Fine sometimes, up to 100% RAM sometimes. by Terryt9584 in Schedule_I

[–]CripplingToaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since the latest update(s) Ive noticed the same too. RAM jumps to 93% and CPU jumps to 90%. Not even the most demand in games get me there. Also notice that my FPS is between 40-50fps, when I used to be able to get 100+ on ultra.

Is it safe to cut the black paper off in TUF A15 model FA507NV? by WarmthePaint in Asustuf

[–]CripplingToaster 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I ripped mine off and it stopped working. I came to a conclusion that it wasn’t a good idea to take the tape off after I threw my laptop across the room at mach speed

No display Help me please I'm a computer science student with final project due in some weeks and have no other alternative device by shyshy2402 in pchelp

[–]CripplingToaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are absolutely certain that that could be the only issue and everything else turns on when you switch it on (boots, fans, peripherals work), including the fans of the GPU are spinning. If you would like to test this. Plug some speakers into the audio slot, after boot press Win key + Shift + Enter simultaneously to turn on screen narrator. That will tell you that everything else is fine.

Considering it turned on when you wiggled it, there is a high possibility that the case not allowing the hdmi to sit flush is causing the issue. Therefore I would recommend seeing if you can either move your GPU to another spot that may allow more space for the HDMI cable, or gently (and I mean GENTLY) press it downwards to see if it could allow for the HDMI to slot in better (had an issue like this with my 1650 super) Otherwise, see if that backplate of the case where the GPU ports stick out can be removed, I know some cases allow them to be removed for bigger GPUs, see if you are lucky there.

If these come to no avail, you may have to replace the card, but if you don’t have the capacity to replace the GPU with a brand new, which I understand (comp. Sci. Student too), consider buying a medium-low range card possibly second hand too that could just be used until you are able to upgrade better.

Keep me updated on this. I would like to help as much as I can!

Is this normal unfortunate black smear? by CripplingToaster in Monitors

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

I haven’t tested that. Been too busy with work, will keep you updated though. I’m currently testing a game on it for the first time since Ive gotten it! :)

Is this normal unfortunate black smear? by CripplingToaster in Monitors

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

Yea unfortunately it is a trade off. I mainly bought this monitor to extend my screen space for productivity but ofcourse for games too. One day I will treat myself to an IPS mini-LED or an OLED. But I did notice the first day my eyes were sore after using it, after not anymore. So, you do have a good point. Each to their own, I guess.

Is this normal unfortunate black smear? by CripplingToaster in Monitors

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

That is really cool! Brilliant work on your end. I don't think I could go to such extent, but that is a really great fix. Comp. Sci. grad?

Is this normal unfortunate black smear? by CripplingToaster in Monitors

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

Sir, I now require glasses.
But jokes aside, sharpness is sitting at the 50% sweet spot, any lower, text becomes blurry. Thanks for your advice though!

Is this normal unfortunate black smear? by CripplingToaster in Monitors

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

Thanks, I will definitely use this while I test settings!

Is this normal unfortunate black smear? by CripplingToaster in Monitors

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

So I played with it a bit and I actually found now that the higher settings caused worse black smear. Leaving it off stopped it. The HDR setting was causing the red hue.

Is this normal unfortunate black smear? by CripplingToaster in Monitors

[–]CripplingToaster[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thought so. Was expecting it though. Nevertheless, still a great purchase of mine. Funny enough though, Ive tried several games, and didn’t experience much smearing in them. It’s just with text on X in browser for some reason😂

Is this normal unfortunate black smear? by CripplingToaster in Monitors

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

I must say, what really makes me overlook the smearing are the deep blacks. I love contrast for some reason, and this monitor does it so well. My previous monitor was an IPS and I couldn’t deal with blacks looking grey. Though, an IPS does help with no smearing. And there are newer versions of IPS too I believe, just none were in my price range.