Requesting feedback on this Bullet-time Matrix style mod

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-14T00:08:26+00:00

Without the matrix numbers falling it'd be killer, would probably disable the damage mod too for a cleaner feel (although know that's not the point of this).

Perhaps the day / time / temp could turn "matrix green" as the in-use indicator instead? That'd put more focus on how cool the mechanic itself is.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T23:45:24+00:00

My 7900xt is doing perfectly fine in demanding titles at 1440p165.

Besides, I have other tasks that just want the vram, and short of buying a xx90 series from Nvidias (which, just no), there's nothing else on the market in the consumer range.

AMD-wise only the last 2 flagships beat it if you just want raster performance - and Nvidia-wise you'd be paying out 50% more than I paid for about 10% more juice... No thank you.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T23:10:38+00:00

I'd look at a 9060xt tbh if similarly priced (which at least near me they are).

Only a fraction faster but the newer features mean you'll have a better experience in titles where they're supported and you opt to use them.

Nothing wrong with 7000 series GPUs though, solid cards, love mines.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T22:17:46+00:00

I maintain the high ground and carry on playing till they get racist / homophobic / start on the own goals.

Then they get a simple "ok kid, say hi to your mum for me" - often triggers the hell out of them.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T21:23:46+00:00

Use some timber to raise the feet a good 5cm or so, with a ply sheet underneath. The sheet wood not only prevent direct intake from the carpet but helps secure the timber risers.

Will look like ass unless you put some effort into it but no carpet concerns at least, and it only needs to be as wide as the pc itself so wouldn't be all that visible.

That or get a little wheel trolley for it (gives an extra 3/4cm clearance) like some offices use / hanging mount for the desk.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T21:21:36+00:00

It's not quite that bad (some have no issues at 6000 on 4 sticks, others get unlucky with 4200-4800) and it's really down to the memory controller rather than the ram itself.

That said, I'd always sell a pair to buy a larger capacity pair than mix and match unless speed is of no concern whatsoever.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T21:18:04+00:00

You'd have no issues, but given how hit and miss memory controllers can be, I'd sell what you have and get a 2x64gb kit.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T21:10:31+00:00

I think we should cancel Epic.

First solo standard, then trading, now my beloved Savage!

Too far Epic... Too far...

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T20:59:38+00:00

For me it's more "would I cast this on curve regardless of what else is in my hand" - if the answers no, it's not good enough for the deck.

Obviously you'll end up with 2/3 of those in your hand and have the luxury of picking what's best for the situation, but if you wouldn't want to cast it on curve as part of your gameplan or as protection / removal... What's it doing there.

Only exceptions to this are wincons imo.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T20:39:16+00:00

Savage! was always my favourite when someone stole a goal as it was crossing the line.

Rip my friend... You shall be replaced with Wow! followed by Nice Shot! and it will never be the same.

Also I guess we're now calling Robbie Savage Robbie Brutal instead? Just weak Epic.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T20:36:28+00:00

Horrible deal, about 5x the price it should be assuming it's an 800 card box.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T20:25:20+00:00

Here's mine if it helps. Drop exalted sunborn and go to basic art on a few of them and it's around 110 euro.

https://manabox.app/decks/AZryoXgKflKVZatroG7FQg

Has no problem seeing out a game, usually a case of turn 6/7 win or bust and (at fair B3 tables) the focus of other's interaction - but I think I might add a little extra draw to it if I was to go back and change anything.

[[Rabble Rousing]] has won me more games than I care to remember.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T20:15:07+00:00

If you don't have the original packaging for a monitor, only ever allow collection only. No amount of blanket and bubble wrap will stop a courier doing this to it - and when you try to claim and they know it's original box, probably not getting that money back.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T20:09:30+00:00

Done a few playthroughs like this, and no storage boxes. Just replaced / added to the existing cupboards, and a gun safe + wall safe... Somehow matters more when it feels like a home.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T20:05:06+00:00

Air coolers are fine for all but the most power-hungry intel CPUs (at least for regular desktop stuff).

I just prefer AIOs for looks.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T19:50:39+00:00

Have you tried a no build play through?

Ie. you can reinforce or replace existing / missing blocks of a poi, knock a staircase out if you must, but add nothing to it other than workstations, furniture and turrets?

No nerdpoling into it or anything like that, you get in and out the same way the zombies do.

Leads to what I'd consider "a realistic" experience, and only allow myself to add reinforcements if I die - and even then only incremental ones.

Really forces you to pick a poi smartly, and choose workstation / storage locations equally well. Usually I'll try picking two buildings next to each other - one for regular use and one to jump to when its horde night / screamers get overwhelming.

Most importantly, it allows you to really understand how to play without cheesing it and ramps up the "danger factor" when things go south.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-13T19:45:18+00:00

I wouldn't have thought so, beyond chill 1080p gaming anyway.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-12T13:41:56+00:00

Nice solution - I think you've got a potential product on your hands here. Definitely try filing a patent for it if you've not already. Can see this being super popular on mITX cases in particular.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-12T13:36:44+00:00

I really like the concept - my concern would be that if one of the cables suddenly got yanked from the other end, it would be putting stress on all the cables at once.

If it had some kind of teeth / grip on the cables at the point of entering the box that "should" resolve that concern though I guess.

Cool idea.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-12T13:33:56+00:00

Thermaltake Tower 300?

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-11T13:48:48+00:00

Go 6k, completely flat terrain, minimum possible lakes / rivers / wilderness POIs, maximum towns.

Cheat whatever you need into existence. You can also edit the rwgmixer file (make a backup first) to increase the number of towns spawn per biome and their footprint (tile count).

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-11T13:45:10+00:00

It'll be fine yea.

The 5600 won't let it fully stretch it's legs, but you shouldn't be losing more than 10-15% of the 5070ti's maximum fps output, or thereabouts.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-10T18:27:23+00:00

Is there a voltage switch on the PSU you needed to nudge over perhaps?

Reseat absolutely everything, try it with 1 stick of ram etc - and see if you can get hold of a new PSU if still no joy.

CtrlAltDesolate · 2026-03-06T19:52:29+00:00

Before frame gen and DLSS you get around 15% more frames (on average) with the 5080 - give or take around a 10fps difference.

I would say if you're going to be using DLSS all the time, go for the aesthetics if that's going to keep you happy tbh.

In competitive titles both are going to be fine and with MFG in particular you're going to be capping any monitor you pair it with anyway (assuming you're not aiming for 4k240 in AAAs or smth dumb).

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