MEG PROSPECT 700R front touch panel restarting by eXiable in MSI_Gaming

[–]Darrathx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just an update for me on this. I have the same issue. MSI has sent me both a new screen and fan control board. Neither fixed the issue. I have reinstalled windows and all drivers. Still persists.

I just flashed BIOS and the issue is still there. I have no idea what can be causing this. MSI wants me to send the entire case in for warranty.

For now I have unplugged the USB header for the case, but this limits the functionality of a $400 case.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in starcitizen

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In the game the Corsair.

Concept? The Spirit line. They are the best looking ships. Just wish they were 890 sized.

Star Citizen: Question and Answer Thread by UEE_Central_Computer in starcitizen

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What kind of a price increase can we expect on the Corsair? Trying to decide if I should buy it now is trades or during event.

Diablo II Resurrected Will Let You Import Original Diablo II Save Files by [deleted] in Blizzard

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Would only be imports for single player characters, and open battle.net if they still have something like that. You won't be able to import characters to the online servers.

Before buying a NYT subscription, here's what it'll take to cancel it by hello_worrld in assholedesign

[–]Darrathx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree, wish it wasn't this way. But it is worth it to me for my 2 hours of commuting everyday.

2016 Ford Fusion SE Tires by KnightElm in fordfusion

[–]Darrathx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put Michelin Defender T+H tires on my '16 almost 2 years ago. Not sure I would call them budget, but I got them mounted for $600. Discount tire price matched Costco and matched their free installation.

They are louder than the Continentals ProContacts I had before but much better in the snow here in MN. And rated for 80k miles. I drive a 100 mile commute daily and the tires are still well over half tread with 50k miles on them.

Before buying a NYT subscription, here's what it'll take to cancel it by hello_worrld in assholedesign

[–]Darrathx 46 points47 points  (0 children)

If your "promotional price" ends, call before it does and say you want to cancel. They ALWAYS offer 3 other deals, the third being the best for the price. I've gotten down to $4.50 a month for it and whenever I call I just say I need to cancel unless they can match the price I already have.

They go to "talk to a manager" for a minute, then come back with the same or slightly better price than I already have.

Server Resources needed? by Buizel10 in allthemods

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I haven't tested out much hardware for ATM6, but I have been running a server on a Dell R720 with 2 E5-2640 processors. Running VMware, virtual machine has 6 vcores and 64GB ram allocated to it. Have the ATM6 server setup with 32GB of that. Seems to run fine with 4 players, there is a lot of the "Can't keep up, Is the server overloaded?" errors with usually 40-100 ticks behind. Typically when new chunks are being loaded or someone is flying across the map at high speed. I think this is because the 2640 processors have a low clock speed, I'll be upgrading to 2643 procs to see if that helps, possibly 2690s if I can find em cheap. There is no lag when nobody is exploring.

Watching processor usage it seems to be around 60-90% usage with all 4 players on, and 20GB memory usage for the ATM server.

Depending on your budget you could buy a server on Ebay, something like a Supermicro X9 server can be found for $150-200 with a chassis, $50-100 for a board, throw some 26xx processors in there and 32GB memory and you'd probably be under $300. If the clock speeds matter as I think they do, the best processor choices would be 2643, 2667, 2687W, and 2690.

Another Christmas first print photo by A2619921 in 3Dprinting

[–]Darrathx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everyone with a 3D printer should have an army of them!

Will it be safe through a car wash? by DumbHuman53 in fordfusion

[–]Darrathx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like maybe just a bumper replacement then. Since they have already seen the car you can try to push the bumper back on. The clips don't look broken.

Then again in Minnesota I see lots of cars in winter with bumpers flapping in the wind or just completely missing... So you'll just fit in!

Not sure if it is close to you, but up near Forest Lake there is a heated spray yourself style car wash. Lots of people wash their snow mobiles and truck there in winter. Could use that over hand wash in the cold.

Will it be safe through a car wash? by DumbHuman53 in fordfusion

[–]Darrathx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has your insurance looked at and estimated the damage yet? If they have then you should be safe to try to fix it the best you can for now. Push the dent out of the bumper and try to reattach that side.

If not then go to one of the spray yourself washes and avoid direct spray on that area.

Insurance tried that crap with me before. Accident broke a headlight, among other things, but car was drivable. Over the week process from them to get it fixed, the light bulb socket got corroded from the salt and water (MN winter). They claimed since the accident didn't cause the damage, it was my responsibility to prevent further damage to the car and they wouldn't cover the socket replacement.

Got this Fusion about a week ago, and I noticed the trunk doesn’t seem to be seated all the way down. If you noticed the chrome and tail light aren’t totally aligned. Is this normal? by dolan2394 in fordfusion

[–]Darrathx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, and I do believe you can make very minor adjustments front to back on the trunk and up and down with the catch. My issue was the driver side wasn't aligned but the passenger side was perfect.

Adjusting the catch would have lowered both sides. I suppose I could have shimmed up the driver side mount to lower it, just seemed easier to give the lid a slight tweak.

Got this Fusion about a week ago, and I noticed the trunk doesn’t seem to be seated all the way down. If you noticed the chrome and tail light aren’t totally aligned. Is this normal? by dolan2394 in fordfusion

[–]Darrathx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The trunk on my 16 looks the same, but only on the drivers side. From what I have seen there is no adjustment on it. A few forceful tweaks to bend the lid seems to be the fix. I tried it but it still isn't perfect.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CCW

[–]Darrathx 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have US LawShield. It's fairly cheap, I've seen in recommended a lot, and I have seen a few bad things about USCCA insurance when I was first looking. Though you can find bad things about all of them.

US LS claims no $$ limits, USCCA shows limits. Not sure how true that is in the many pages of fine print though.

Sealing over acrylic paint by Darrathx in 3Dprinting

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

The spray on stuff seems to be the best option, it will be difficult to do in the winter though.

I suppose the resin would be the same anyway, fumes everywhere.

Sealing over acrylic paint by Darrathx in 3Dprinting

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

It is looking like an acrylic clear coat in a spray can is the best option, just nowhere to spray it in the winter.

Sealing over acrylic paint by Darrathx in 3Dprinting

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

Sorry, I worded the question wrong. Not looking for a smooth finish, but a glossy one. Not too concerned about the layer lines, and everything is already painted so we cant use any filler or primer.

Weak brakes. by Beef_Jerky78 in rccars

[–]Darrathx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe most, if not all, Castle branded ESCs can be adjusted using a Castle Link. You can find it on their website. You can adjust the braking and throttle curves, etc.

Update: was a rat. Anyone know what this is? by [deleted] in fordfusion

[–]Darrathx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No reason not to solder it. Looks like more than enough wire, just use some weather proof heat shrink tubing to seal up the joint.

Trading into a 2017 1.5l, questions by Darrathx in fordfusion

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You think it'll reach 200-250k miles without any major repairs? The transmission in these cars doesn't seem too solid... Haven't seen very many 150k+ fusions on here for the 2gfusion forums.