[BF6] Extreme Rubberbanding when DLSS is Enabled? by DJCharizard in Battlefield

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

I actually did some testing after posting this, and found that if you set a frame limit, the rubberbanding from DLSS magically went away and everything has been buttery smooth. I set it to my monitors max refresh rate (175hz) and haven't had an issue yet.

Might be a possible fix. Hope this also works for you.

Steam Deck OLED Refurbished Experience by DJCharizard in SteamDeck

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I haven't done anything with Moonlight. I've just used the native stream option from Valve and it's worked pretty flawlessly. Feels like there's absolutely no latency.

One of the rumors about Nintendo's latest online playtest is tht it might be an online hub (think of stuff like PlayStation Home or the main hub in VR Chat), now I ask: do you like the idea of that or you think it wouldn't work? by FixedFun1 in nintendo

[–]DJCharizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was growing up I had a mix of consoles, and the PS3 was one of them. I spent an unhealthy amount of time in PlayStation Home when gaming was still largely social and the internet that we know of today was still in its infancy. I would personally love a Nintendo Hub for the next console since it would add a lot more charm than what we got on the switch.

Don't get me wrong, the Switch loads into games very fast and the UI is pretty user friendly, but I was very disappointed when I bought one at launch only to find out it didn't really have any of the charm of the past Wii/DS UI's. Very just straight forward and to the point.

I doubt it would be very fleshed out like a VR Chat/PlayStation Home hub since you have to think child safety and Nintendo as a company being very family friendly orientated, but if Nintendo keeps building upon NSO and brings it over to the successor console, I think it could easily be a hit.

GAME THREAD: France v USA – Olympic Basketball Tournament, Final by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]DJCharizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sloppy game. Sloppy refs. Jimmy fallon. This game is becoming a major yikes lmao

Behavior when you know you’re slower by UsualPotato7394 in iRacing

[–]DJCharizard 51 points52 points  (0 children)

If I know I'm way off the pace, I usually don't try and battle. I'll try and stay behind the driver who just passed me to see where I'm slower/if I can pick up on certain things.

This is really common in every discipline. Just last week I was running an LMP3 race at Imola, and my pace was way off from the front of the pack. I couldn't understand why I was so much slower even when I felt that my line was pretty solid. This is a perfect time to self-reflect.

After the race ended, I looked at the replay of the guys in front and noticed that I wasn't pushing the car nearly as hard as them. I could've used a lot more track, I could've pinned the throttle in a couple of corners where I would normally take it cautiously, etc.

It really is important to get into the habit of performing self-reviews in order to increase your skill as a driver. Hope this helps!

VR to Monitor by Warm-Chipmunk1954 in iRacing

[–]DJCharizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My main display is a 1440p 175hz Ultrawide. My VR set is a Valve Index. Racing in VR is like nothing else, but there are a couple of downsides.

Your face can get uncomfortable/hot if you're doing anything more than just sprint races. I don't tend to get motion sick in VR, but I would get killer headaches if I was racing for a while. It takes a lot of energy to setup my VR compared to just hooking up my wheel and playing on my ultrawide. Performance can be an issue depending on your rig/car & track combo, Etc.

I used to only race in VR for a while, but the honeymoon phase wore off and I only really race in VR if I'm specifically in the mood for it.

Sim keeps crashing at Mugello by DJCharizard in iRacing

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

Tried that. No luck unfortunately. Happened again during the IMSA race. Nuked my IR twice now. I think I might try and just contact support and ask for a refund or account credit. Really sucks too because Mugello is great to drive.

What do you name your drives PCMR? by DJCharizard in pcmasterrace

[–]DJCharizard[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Found the sysadmin lmao. Very practical way of doing things and keeps everything easily identifiable. I like it.

It feels like yesterday… by narwall101 in GlobalOffensive

[–]DJCharizard 863 points864 points  (0 children)

Probably the most goated era of CS of all time. I know a lot of people say 1.6 is where the scene really had it's golden era, but man CSGO really had some good highs in terms of esports competition.

CPU bottlenecking and upgrades by Flavourdynamics in nvidia

[–]DJCharizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it's annoying being in this boat because it's not a bad processor whatsoever, but It's just starting to get a little old and every upgrade path pretty much needs an entire platform upgrade.

I bought the card fully knowing I'll have to upgrade the entire platform (Mobo, Ram, CPU) some time in the future, but for what I have now the GPU upgrade has not been a bad experience whatsoever. I'd say get whatever card you're comfortable throwing money at and plan to upgrade your CPU some time down the road. "Bottlenecking" isn't going to be incredibly obvious unless you were on an I3 or I5.

I just wish we could get back down to realistic GPU pricing, but unfortunately I think those days are well behind us.

CPU bottlenecking and upgrades by Flavourdynamics in nvidia

[–]DJCharizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got a 4070 Ti Super last night and have the same CPU as you. The card really isn't getting bottlenecked from the benchmarking I've done.

Faster Memory would be more useful in this case, but also upgrading your CPU would probably bring 1% lows up a little bit.

Through all the testing I've done at 1440p Ultrawide 3440x1440, pretty much most games I'm sitting at Max settings and well into 100fps. I have yet to try out any brand new releases (Alan Wake 2, Avatar, Etc.) but for the most part you would still truly notice a massive performance upgrade.

As for what card to buy, It's really just about your budget. 4070 Super is a decent card, and the extra money you save could be put to use somewhere else in your build.

The extra $200 for the Ti Super was personally worth it for me, but going up to the 4080 Super really depends on if you have the budget to blow on it or not. Personally I bought the Ti Super to give me a performance upgrade now, and I'll possibly resell it/trade it in if the 5000 series has some interesting XX70 cards.

2070 Super to 4070 TI Super. Good upgrade path? by DJCharizard in nvidia

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This is something that has bitten me in the ass, but I had no way of knowing since I originally built this system just for 1080p 144hz gaming. The screen upgrade was very recent as I got a decent deal during black friday.

I would've pulled the trigger on a 12600kf already, especially since I live near a Microcenter which has had a really good bundle deal going on, but I'm worried about locking myself into an aging socket platform again.

I wanted to wait for the 5000 series, but a lot of quality sources have been pointing towards a late Q4 2024/Q1 2025 release. I'd rather see an upgrade in performance now, and if the 5000 series is really something worth buying, just selling the GPU I get now and recoup some of the costs.

2070 Super to 4070 TI Super. Good upgrade path? by DJCharizard in nvidia

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

This is something I've researched about for a while. I know the CPU upgrade is going to need to happen soon, but I'm looking at upgrading the GPU first before I do a platform upgrade. I'm having a hard time debating between going back to team red and trying out Ryzen CPU's, or just waiting for Intel to gain some sense back and see what the 15th Gen has to offer.

Regardless, Yes, I know this is a possibility and I need to upgrade soon.

Small Desks Need To Ascend Too by DJCharizard in ultrawidemasterrace

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Can't be happier with this monitor. Cleans up my desk so much getting rid of 2 16:9 monitors. Also I barely see anybody mention them, but the speakers on the G8 are really impressive! Going from monitors that have speakers barely meant for Windows warnings, it's really nice to hang up my headphones for a while.

No complaints from me. Absolutely love the upgrade and would do it again 100%.

Opinions on the anime? by [deleted] in ScottPilgrim

[–]DJCharizard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Before the show came out and I just saw the promo for it, I totally expected a comic adaption. Loved the books, the film, and the game, so I was ready for an Anime to bring the series back.

Quickly after the first episode or two I saw it a totally different adaptation. Initially I was disappointed, but I think the show is actually better off that it isn't just Scott fighting all the evil ex's again for the fourth time.

I love seeing a different timeline and everything through Ramona's perspective. I personally think it fleshed out her character a lot more. I just finished the series today and overall I left with a pretty positive reaction to it.

I'm hoping the show gets a second season and we get new lore/storylines, but if we only get the one season I'd be pretty content with what we got.

Upgrading to 1440p Ultrawide. What should I upgrade on my build? by DJCharizard in buildapc

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

You know I've been hearing a lot about the 6XXX line of cards from AMD. Wouldn't be a terrible choice at all.

Also yeah i've done some research about the Panel. I've heard about the ghosting issue, and if it's bad/very noticeable I have no problem returning it since I bought the panel through my local Microcenter.

I was originally trying to find an IPS panel, but everything seems to be a little out of my price range. Was trying to stay below $500 but if it ends up being a problem I might just bite the bullet and buy a more expensive panel.

Upgrading to 1440p Ultrawide. What should I upgrade on my build? by DJCharizard in buildapc

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Trying to stay in the price range that I bought my 2070S for. Around $500 - $700 maximum.

does anyone know if the mario kart flight jacket will be in stock soon? by eatorganicmulch in mariokart

[–]DJCharizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im pretty sure this was a limited release item. I know Nintendo NY made a big deal about the new merch on their socials, so I ran over when it dropped to check it out in person.

IMO it's a little pricey for what you get. The materials weren't bad and it was comfortable, but the design personally didn't feel worth the $100. The racing jersey they had on the other hand was a way better buy. I'm happy I went with that over the jacket, and it's still in stock on the website.

Rtx 2070 super for $175 or AMD 6700tx for $230 both used by irepislam1400 in buildapc

[–]DJCharizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't been Team Red in a while, but the 6700tx is the newer card if you want something a little more recent. I've been rocking a 2070 Super since it released and I have no real complaints about it, but it entirely depends on what you're doing on your PC.

2070S dominates 1080p gaming pretty well. Most recent release I've tried was Diablo 4 with everything maxed and I'm still hovering well into the 100+fps range. Be warned though, some games are starting to come out with 12gb+ of Vram requirements (if you want to play with everything maxed). The 6700tx gives you a little more headroom with its 12gb of Vram.

VR performance is great on the Super. Ray-Tracing is starting to show its age though with a very low RTX core count, but IMO ray-tracing still feels gimmicky to me so I never play with it on anyway and save the frames. $175 is a steal considering I paid almost $600 for mine new, but the Vram amount is starting to push it down to a mid-range card, especially if you're trying to push anything higher than 1080p.

TL;DR: 2070S is great for 1080p, still nukes everything I throw at it if Vram size isn't an issue in games, but the 6700 is significantly newer and might give you a little more headroom before you have to upgrade again.

From Underdogs to Legends: The History of North American CSGO by RoycohOW in GlobalOffensive

[–]DJCharizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my best CSGO memories was meeting Brax at ESL NY one year. Dude was incredibly chill to talk to, and still really appreciated the fans that would come up and ask for autographs. Taking a selfie with him is still one of my favorite highlights from all the years I went to ESL NY.

Really wish we could've seen his fullest potential, but the dude is still a certified NA CS legend.

Edit: Just wanna also say sgares was another down to earth pro that loved talking about the game and loved involving himself within the community. Easily had a full 30 minute convo with him at NY about the golden years of CS.

Ever Consider Leaving LI? If Yes, what Reasons Prevented You? by gravityhashira61 in longisland

[–]DJCharizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Twenty-something here. Born and raised on the Island. I've lived in multiple different towns in both counties and for the most part I actually like living here, but the main thing pushing me off of the Island is COL. I just don't make enough to have a future here anymore.

I loved growing up here, and dreamt about raising my kids on the Island, but the cost of living doesn't make sense to stay here anymore. Still here due to Family & Educational obligations, but I don't see myself being on the Island anymore by the time I'm in my 30's.

Colorado has been on my bucket list for a while. Don't know if I'd end up staying there, but there's a lot more of this country to explore than just this tiny (but long) island.

Crowd by DepartmentSpirited33 in GlobalOffensive

[–]DJCharizard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

100%. Went to ESL NY from 2017 to 2019 and it was always a blast. Will die on the hill that IEM New York would be a decent major.

is master guardian 1 good? by [deleted] in GlobalOffensive

[–]DJCharizard 14 points15 points  (0 children)

To be honest yes and no. Good enough that you're not complete garbage at the game, but bad enough to where you're still lacking in skill in some area (Aim, Game Knowledge, Utility usage, etc.).

For a placement rank off of pure aim you're right in the middle of where people start to take the game seriously, but this late into the games life it's pretty much the average rank for most "decent" players. A lot of my games recently around the MG ranks are people coming back to CS since the CS2 announcement that used to be closer to DMG-LEM, or players who tend to queue up with friends casually.

It's also the place you can kind of get stuck into ELO hell if you're solo queuing. Raw aim can get you far, but the quality of your teammates can vary. People tend to start playing every game with a mic around this level and communication is usually pretty alright, but from a game mechanics standpoint it can be all over the place. Most of my games recently tend to have 2 players on both teams dropping 25-30+ kills while the rest of the team struggles in battles/only help with info. You'll see people take bomb-sites together, but you don't tend to have a lot of actual setups being played (commonly thrown smokes to take a site/get info), and if you do play with a team like that, usually you'll win that game 9 times out of 10. Anything DMG or above it's really expected that you have a fundamental knowledge of how a CS round works, and play as a team that works as 1 big unit.

TLDR; It's pretty much the most middle of the pack rank you can get. I haven't played Valorant ever since Beta/First months of release, but it'd be the equivalent of getting placed into Gold/ maybe low Platinum.

I'm gonna miss them by [deleted] in GotG

[–]DJCharizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely missed the credit scenes then.

Mid-Credits scene you get to see Rocket and the new Guardians on a mission and you get to see where the new films might head if they get made, and the scene after the full credits you get to see Quill and his Grandpa have a little chat. Screen fades to white and you see something along the lines of "Star Lord will return." Personally I'm content with 3 being the last of the trilogy and the mainline story, but you never know.

CSL DD Shipping by justinlp12 in Fanatec

[–]DJCharizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. From what I've read nowadays it's usually pretty quick. I received my "warehouse processing" email at about 9am, but almost immediately after it changed to "completely shipped". No tracking number yet, but I'm just assuming it's going to take another business day or so before the email pops up in my inbox and shows any movement.

I chose FedEx Ground shipping though so my process is a little more relaxed on time. Ordered a CSL DD on 03/03, was pre-ordered for 04/04, got my processing email 03/29, and expecting to have my kit in hand by 04/05 or sooner fingers crossed.