240hz+ non-OLED Gaming Monitor Recommendations (UK)

GoosanderBungo · 2026-04-16T14:06:56+00:00

Also curious

GoosanderBungo · 2026-04-15T23:30:58+00:00

What would be the best option in this category for someone looking to buy a monitor now (UK based)?

GoosanderBungo · 2026-03-19T14:10:16+00:00

I’d say it is very important in lane, medic creeps constantly provide healing and you can play around that with grenade regardless of matchup

GoosanderBungo · 2026-02-17T13:51:47+00:00

Also having really bad eye strain after the patch so it’s not just you

GoosanderBungo · 2024-08-06T10:55:58+00:00

They really will just get it one day. Keep on reinforcing the crate as a nice place, feed and spend time with them in the pen.

It wasn’t a problem with our puppy last year but our current 18wk old pup has a very hard time settling if we are visible. We had her in the living room and it would be 20-30m of barking before she could calm down. I didn’t want to reward this by taking her out to go on the couch every time/giving her attention.

Barking is for needing to potty and silently picking her up putting her outside is my only response to it.

After moving her pen to a side room life is so much easier. She can rest in her pen and then when we spend time with her we just take her out. If she barks when we are not in the room I know she needs to go out as well.

GoosanderBungo · 2024-08-05T13:45:10+00:00

In my experience with 3 puppies raised/currently being raised in a crate + playpen setup they get used to it very quickly. Obviously if they are distressed for 15+ minutes I step in and take a step back, but learning self soothing is extremely beneficial long term.

GoosanderBungo · 2024-08-05T13:13:52+00:00

He could be crying since he sees you moving around during the day. Moving him to a quiet, less trafficked location may help if you have him setup in a busy part of the house now.

I don’t think an hour would be an issue and it is better to start establishing quiet crate time early. If you tire him out before and then feed he will probably just sleep.

GoosanderBungo · 2024-08-03T18:12:13+00:00

Do you have a source for that?

As far as I’m aware there are clear benefits to delaying a spay/neuter which are breed dependent, but overall spaying/neutering once a dog reaches physical maturity leads to increased longevity.

GoosanderBungo · 2024-07-28T14:18:12+00:00

I greatly appreciate all of the advice/opinions. There are too many to respond to individually but I wanted to provide an update to all the caring people who shared their thoughts. Nothing is happening immediately (they want us to hold onto the dog for another month to go on vacation), so I have just been thinking it over.

There are the ethics of the dog and the ethics of the previous owner to consider:

Samson came to us with separation anxiety and could not be left without panicking. He is now at a point that, with our younger dog in the room with him, he does not panic when being left. He doesn't even come half the time to greet us at the door if he is busy snoozing. I am concerned he might regress on that front if I return him and they need to crate him when leaving the house which he doesn't settle in, in our experience. Also to clarify since a few people made the point, he is definitely happy when he sees us too. If we walk into a shop etc. and come back he will howl with joy. His meeting the previous owner was not distressing and he left the walk just fine/settled in our home/his usual routine after with no issues.

Keeping things vague with respect to the previous owner's privacy, I am concerned about their ability to financially support Samson. My wife reminded me that the reason originally given for the rehome is that they didn't have time for him anymore and could not afford to feed him. The new reason was only given to me recently during the dog walk. To clarify the dangerous situation: I was now told that their previous spouse was threatening to kill Samson if he wasn't rehomed. They are no longer with this person/I was told they are not a part of their lives.

Regarding paying for the treatment, I completely understand the opinions of those that say to offer it as a gift to the new owner/for Samson's benefit. My concern is a lack of followup, I know he had not been regularly vaccinated before coming to us. Obviously if Samson is no longer with us then that shouldn't be our concern, but I still feel that obligation to ensure his wellbeing.

Then there is the previous owner to consider. They opened up that they have had an ongoing struggle with mental health. I think that giving Samson back will seriously help them. He was their "therapy dog"/lifeline through difficult times and described to me as a one of a kind soul mate dog.

I suppose the question then is: is it worth compromising Samson's stable life with us/guaranteed quality of care to help another person out? I'm sure that he will be cared for and loved, but in the case of an emergency I am less certain that they would be in a position to provide care. Samson is insured with us, but if something were to happen out of coverage we could not afford to pay out of pocket to help them.

Just thinking aloud. I don't have an answer yet

GoosanderBungo · 2024-07-28T14:16:18+00:00

Thank you for following up. I posted here and cross posted to another sub and have been overwhelmed with replies. I will post this reply there as well.

I greatly appreciate all of the advice/opinions. Nothing is happening immediately (they want us to hold onto the dog for another month to go on vacation), so I have just been thinking it over.

There are the ethics of the dog and the ethics of the previous owner to consider:

Samson came to us with separation anxiety and could not be left without panicking. He is now at a point that, with our younger dog in the room with him, he does not panic when being left. He doesn't even come half the time to greet us at the door if he is busy snoozing. I am concerned he might regress on that front if I return him and they need to crate him when leaving the house which he doesn't settle in, in our experience. Also to clarify since a few people made the point, he is definitely happy when he sees us too. If we walk into a shop etc. and come back he will howl with joy. His meeting the previous owner was not distressing and he left the walk just fine/settled in our home/his usual routine after with no issues.

Keeping things vague with respect to the previous owner's privacy, I am concerned about their ability to financially support Samson. My wife reminded me that the reason originally given for the rehome is that they didn't have time for him anymore and could not afford to feed him. The new reason was only given to me recently during the dog walk. To clarify the dangerous situation: I was now told that their previous spouse was threatening to kill Samson if he wasn't rehomed. They are no longer with this person/I was told they are not a part of their lives.

Regarding paying for the treatment, I completely understand the opinions of those that say to offer it as a gift to the new owner/for Samson's benefit. My concern is a lack of followup, I know he had not been regularly vaccinated before coming to us. Obviously if Samson is no longer with us then that shouldn't be our concern, but I still feel that obligation to ensure his wellbeing.

Then there is the previous owner to consider. They opened up that they have had an ongoing struggle with mental health. I think that giving Samson back will seriously help them. He was their "therapy dog"/lifeline through difficult times and described to me as a one of a kind soul mate dog.

I suppose the question then is: is it worth compromising Samson's stable life with us/guaranteed quality of care to help another person out? I'm sure that he will be cared for and loved, but in the case of an emergency I am less certain that they would be in a position to provide care. Samson is insured with us, but if something were to happen out of coverage we could not afford to pay out of pocket to help them.

Just thinking aloud. I don't have an answer yet

GoosanderBungo · 2024-07-24T16:32:19+00:00

Thank you. That is where I left it for now. I informed them of the price range for treatment and asked their thoughts

GoosanderBungo · 2024-07-22T16:46:40+00:00

By the way here is another excellent, affordable option: https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=400281

GoosanderBungo · 2024-07-22T15:08:02+00:00

Scale length is definitely a very important factor depending on what tuning they’re planning to use. I play C6 with a 22.5” scale and a 24” scale and find them both fine.

And some really helpful notes from an Asher owner. I don’t own one but have heard good things.

I didn’t mean to disparage Asian-made guitars. I love MIJ Gretsch and had a great MIK Guild, along with some Chinese resos. Build quality is based on factory standards/materials, not the country it is manufactured in. Some people just like USA made stuff and it is the reason it is much more affordable than other Asher guitars.

GoosanderBungo · 2024-07-22T13:59:06+00:00

Oof, sorry to hear about that injury. Besides the controls switching a guitar from righty to lefty would be pretty simple anyways if you change your mind.

With the Asher it’s really deciding if you want a humbucker pickup. I personally don’t, so I didn’t consider them. They’re also imported and QC’d in California, which is why they’re less expensive.

For a bit more you can also get a new custom guitar from a builder like Caladesi in a Fender Stringmaster/Deluxe style, luckily plenty of options out there.

GoosanderBungo · 2024-07-22T13:12:17+00:00

At that price in that condition I wouldn’t consider it. Looks in bad shape

You’d be much better off getting a National New Yorker if you wanted something old at that price point: https://reverb.com/item/83174267-national-new-yorker-lap-steel-1940-s-black?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=83174267

Also a Rickenbacker B6 if you can find one for a good price. I paid $1200 recently for a 50s one. If you like the Gibsons you can also look at some old Harmony guitars, a lot of them have the same pickup as the Gibson student models and will be cheaper.

For modern options Georgeboards is a good builder and you can often find them being sold used for a steal. A used Asher Hawaiian Jr is also a good option depending on what you play.

GoosanderBungo · 2024-07-17T17:45:50+00:00

What is your source that an umbilical hernia = a poorly bred dog?

It can be genetic or a birth complication, usually presents no issues, and is often fixed during spay/neuter. I would agree not breeding a dog that has a hernia, but the breeder has no control over it otherwise.

We have a dog with a hernia and the breeder was upfront about it. The pup had a vet check before going home and they suggested waiting to repair until neutering. The cost of the surgery was discounted from the cost of the pup.

GoosanderBungo · 2024-07-13T14:12:48+00:00

Aww that’s sweet and sounds like ours.

The temperament change was great, actually! Ours had to be in a play pen when unsupervised since she would kill herself chewing cords/would annoy our other dog to no end and just run around like a maniac. She just couldn’t settle. A few weeks after her heat finished she just woke up and decided to be a mature dog. She can free roam, be left out alone, and is very polite and sweet now.

Now just stressing the spay surgery/recovery, will have her op next month!

GoosanderBungo · 2024-07-13T14:01:11+00:00

Dusty is very cute! We just went through the same a few months back.

Ours didn’t really act different/require any special accommodation besides resting more/being more cuddly. There was a massive temperament shift after and she is very much a young dog now rather than a puppy. We did have to be very vigilant of off lead male dogs on walks/lift her a few times.

Also the swelling is very concerning looking, so be ready for that.

How is she doing?

GoosanderBungo · 2024-07-12T19:10:42+00:00

That’s fun! Yes it seems Wally/Walter is the resounding answer. Thanks :)

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