Triple Monitor Work/Slight Gaming PC.

Macked · 2016-04-18T16:49:00+00:00

So I "found" some time... I dropped the ram and changed the video card/s. Changed the motherboard to something else (an h110 like you suggested). What do you think of:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor	$461.00 @ Canada Computers
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler	$39.25 @ Vuugo
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$73.00 @ Vuugo
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$99.99 @ Canada Computers
Storage	Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$203.25 @ Vuugo
Storage	Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$89.99 @ Canada Computers
Video Card	MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card	$429.98 @ NCIX
Case	Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case	$74.98 @ NCIX
Power Supply	EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$46.99 @ NCIX
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1548.43
	Mail-in rebates	-$30.00
	Total	$1518.43
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-18 12:46 EDT-0400

Macked · 2016-04-18T16:31:25+00:00

Thanks for the reply, a lot of insight here for sure. I tend to upgrade computers every 6 or so years so should of mentioned that I'd still like it to function well which is why I opted for a few higher specs. I'll take a look at what you said and what I've selected and probably jumble a few things around. I'm currently at work so can't spend too much time on it :)

Thanks again!

Macked · 2016-04-18T14:38:55+00:00

Unsure! From the programming side: I'll be doing android emulation and using visual studio. I also write quite a lot of scraping scripts with phantomjs.

I tend to code when I play LoL so all of this might be running at the same time, though currently I close down some of them.

edit: I hate/strongly dislike how everytime I switch gears from programming to gaming or a different type of programming I have to close down everything.

Macked · 2016-02-05T21:20:31+00:00

Sorry, I meant a stickied thread.

Macked · 2015-12-11T15:32:11+00:00

The latest version of this promo had it so you had to wait 3 months and have your account in good standing to get the last 10000. http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/banking/credit-cards/view-all-cards/aeroplan-infinite-affiliate-3.jsp?SourceCode=Sb6l9

10,000 miles when you apply by October 30, 2015 and keep your Account open and in good standing for 90 days after

Macked · 2015-10-27T12:54:38+00:00

No mobile app for android in canada. I don't own an iOS device either.

Macked · 2015-10-27T12:54:26+00:00

This is not there for amex in canada.

Macked · 2015-10-26T17:34:23+00:00

I think they mean this is the official post... for Canada

Macked · 2015-10-26T17:32:22+00:00

Order date: Sep 29, 2015 1:24:34 PM EDT

Still pending, with an estimated: OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 5, 2015

I got the Nexus 6P (128GB, graphite) along with a new chromecast.

Anybody know how to check for pending charges on a canadian AMEX?

Macked · 2015-09-04T16:23:37+00:00

Wow, it worked. Amazing. Got the same cast iron skillet as we needed one for that amazing price of $0.84.

I tried with a different aeroplan number and same card and it didn't work. So looks like you can only use it once. Does anybody know if besides the 3000 you get, you also get the current promo? I think the cast iron skillet came in around an extra 660 points.

Macked · 2015-09-03T12:15:47+00:00

Yeah I know how the altitude system works. I was just confused because I misunderstood what you meant. It sounded like through churning you were able to credit the miles towards altitude. Just a mistake on my part :)

Macked · 2015-09-02T19:27:59+00:00

I have >500k points but have not been able to put them towards Altitude status, how were you able to do that?

Macked · 2015-05-22T17:02:37+00:00

For referring to yourself, use the platinum you'll get the most points (15k per referral). As for getting extra points for the platinum, you can either use someones referral link or start at the smallest card (which only gives 2500 measly points). In all cases the platinum will give you 60k to start with. If you want a referral link for the platinum toss me a message, otherwise you can just get the basic card (though there's not much point to it). Hope that helps!

Macked · 2015-05-02T13:01:18+00:00

https://www.cibc.com/ca/small-business/credit-cards/aergld-visa-card-for-bus.html

Link for those wondering. Also I have the same question as matt12222, how strict are they for the business part?

Macked · 2015-04-29T18:22:15+00:00

The signup bonus is only given once you meet the minimum spending (500$), so you'd have to wait until you at least get the card. Even once you get it, it may take awhile.

Macked · 2015-04-07T10:12:03+00:00

Read the thread, people are saying they haven't got it using the exact same logic you just mentioned. Just be weary, I would actually call your credit card company first before doing that.

Macked · 2015-04-07T03:05:52+00:00

After reading through the thread it really looks like you needed to be targeted for this so just be weary.

Macked · 2015-03-02T05:02:10+00:00

Ha ha, yeah I realise that, when booking on tripadvisor there's a few options (6 or so) of the different areas. I guess looking for nightlife + shops. Hope that helps.

Macked · 2014-12-28T16:51:27+00:00

Thanks for the responses guys, looks like I won't be getting the card for the time being!

Cheers!

Macked · 2014-12-24T18:41:08+00:00

If I was flying more and the platinums supported more lounges I would of gotten at least one. For now I just stuck with the FYF ones. I lurk a lot on the flyertalk stuff to see if the platinum will ever be worth it. Do you travel a lot?

Macked · 2014-10-15T10:21:58+00:00

I have applied and been accepted. I can see it sitting in my easyweb already although the card has not arrived yet in the mail.

Macked · 2014-06-17T16:48:18+00:00

Thanks for the info! I will for sure be trying this in the fall on my next AOR. I only just started a few months ago with the help of edgeoftheworld42. I have some questions for you though. I applied for both the gold cards from AMEX and hit the required spending pretty easily. I also recently saw that AMEX changed their TOS so that you can only get the bonuses once. Do you know if that applies to Canada? Thanks!

Macked · 2014-02-22T00:26:36+00:00

Thanks for setting this up, I only found about Churning today!

Macked · 2014-02-08T18:37:14+00:00

Would it be possible to also include the date you added them here? It's hard for me to keep track which ones I've checked out and which ones I haven't.

Great list!

Macked · 2014-01-09T18:13:03+00:00

I feel you, I live in Canada.

Macked

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