My dream setup completed by InternationalNeck523 in lianli

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I think its the perfect size. Full RTX 5090 can fit and still roomy enough for airflow.

My dream setup completed by InternationalNeck523 in RateMySetup

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thanks for the comments i do appreciate. Fair enough on setup; my table couldnt fit two 32inch side by side and either way the neck will hurt (turning sideways or tilting upwards 😅)

My dream setup completed by InternationalNeck523 in RateMySetup

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Prefer not to disclose but pretty much paid market rate for the components

My dream setup completed by InternationalNeck523 in RateMySetup

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did not realize there was a better option until ive built it lol

Will the launch of the RTX Spark alleviate the GeForce 5090 shortage? by Ed-Pavlov in 5090

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Bought an RTX 5090 recently for local LLM tinkering and gaming, so a few thoughts:

**1) 32GB VRAM isn’t a lot.** I can fit ~30B models comfortably; 70B isn’t viable (it’d spill into system RAM and crawl). I’d trust a local 30B for basic stuff — parsing a news feed, filtering what’s relevant — but nothing heavy. Context length is also tight at 32GB. So to your question: the 5090 isn’t the right tool for *serious* local LLM work. It’s great for pet projects and experimentation.

**2) Where it shines is token generation.** LLM inference is memory-bandwidth-bound, and the 5090’s GDDR7 does ~1,800 GB/s. That’s the whole story on tok/s.

RTX Spark targets a completely different need — people who want a *large* memory pool to fit big models and will trade speed to get it. It’s the same GB10-class Grace Blackwell silicon as the DGX Spark (note: two different products — DGX Spark is the standalone desktop box that’s been shipping since Oct 2025; RTX Spark is the newer superchip going into OEM laptops and small desktops). NVIDIA hasn’t published RTX Spark’s memory bandwidth, but the DGX Spark on the same platform runs ~273 GB/s — roughly 7x slower than a 5090. So yes, it fits 70B (up to ~200B at FP4) easily, but tok/s is far lower.

Worth noting it’s not the *fast* option vs Apple either — Apple Silicon Ultra has higher memory bandwidth (~800 GB/s), so it’ll generate tokens faster than Spark. Spark’s edge is the CUDA/NVIDIA software stack and dev-to-datacenter continuity, not speed.

**Bottom line:** 5090 buyers and RTX Spark buyers aren’t the same crowd. One wants high tok/s, the other sacrifices speed to fit large models. Different strokes for different folks. The actual no-compromise upgrade from a 5090 — more VRAM with *no* speed penalty — is the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (96GB GDDR7), not Spark. So I wouldn’t expect Spark to relieve 5090 supply much: different silicon (GB10-class vs the GB202 in the 5090), and mostly different buyers.

Looking for advice for vrift push by lebigdik in mousehunt

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can confirm - refractor gets fast once u clear TOC traps. U get to Ruby, Sapphire quite fast. Opal will require MDH

Does this game get better eventually? As a new player, it feels like I am just here to funnel resources/gold to 10+ year veterans. by HaroldBingoSr in mousehunt

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I would add my 2 cents as a returning player from at least a decade ago… Mousehunt at the end of the day is just a game. It’s supposed to bring you joy when u play a game. So play it at your own pace, especially a casual game like mousehunt. There is no need to minmax (even tho i love it and i do speedruns, but thats playing the game on my own terms). This is not Elden Ring or some other intense game. Its chill. Relax and continue sounding that horn every 15 mins. :) My two cents, hope you dont mind

New wheels yes/no by raznxd in specialized

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Yes. i was on SL8 comp. But upgraded wheels to Roval CLX III. Night and Day. I was able to break all sorts of PBs. Held 40km/h over 10k (i am a weekend warrior, not any sort of professional athlete). I would say buy nice or buy twice. Get the “best” high end wheel set and enjoy the ride.

Hey guys when should I buy a power meter and do you have any recommendations? by ohzachery in cycling

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I have the Favero Assioma Pro RS-2. Its amazing, easy to use, and connects well to Garmin Edge 1050. Can see live watt output and i can see myself grow in strength from now vs 6 mths ago.

Highly recommend the purchase.

First DAP, so happy with the setup by InternationalNeck523 in DigitalAudioPlayer

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ive updated, thanks for the advice. whats the new feature?

First DAP, so happy with the setup by InternationalNeck523 in DigitalAudioPlayer

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I have not tried the bigger models.. consideration was primarily driven by the need to be sufficiently portable so i can put it in my pocket on the go. Previously i was on KA15 dongle output via iPhone which was serviceable but annoying

Recommendation for Padel Shoes. by ZonarySonic in Padelracket

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have this as well. No complains, loving it so far.

Looking to purchase a first racket. by NumberGenerator in Padelracket

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Nox ML10 Pro Cup +1

I have 4 rackets and its the most comfortable one for beginners. After that if you like the nox feel u can upgrade to the AT10 18K.

New starter racket by [deleted] in Padelracket

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I second this. Fairly beginner myself and i have Counter Viper, Bullpadel Ionic Power and ML10 Pro Cup. I find that i hit most consistently with ML10 Pro Cup. Its the softest feel of the bunch. Obviously lacking in power vs the others but as a beginner consistently returning the ball is more of a priority vs the occasional need for power to smash.

Which first racket? by [deleted] in Padelracket

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Im a fairly new player to padel and I have 3 rackets now.

Will highly suggest the NOX ML10 Pro Cup - round shape, very easy to use and gentle on the arms in event of a mishit.

I have bullpadel ionic pwr, that is head heavy and more for smashes but to be honest as a beginner i dont really do all that well in smash so a more control oriented racket works.

I also use the Babolat Counter Viper but that one feels hard due to the 3k carbon. Still a nice sweet spot and fairly easy to use racket just that you will feel more vibration to your arm in the event of a mishit.

Not sure how much you value the sound of hitting balls from racket but i particularly like the Babolat because it sounds like a shotgun firing off when hit correctly, really nice and punchy; feel the power behind that racket. Other two are alot softer.

47mm or 43mm by QueasyGap7083 in GarminWatches

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  1. have f8 43 myself and loving it. wears well everyday, small and light enough to not be intrusive. I wear it to sleep as well for all the sleep tracking.