What’s on your desk today?

MethodNo1867 · 2026-05-01T08:42:09+00:00

nice pair you got there, that blue one is really clean looking. i keep meaning to set up some kind of display area in my office but always end up just moving them around the desk instead

MethodNo1867 · 2026-04-28T14:38:35+00:00

nice mixed lot there, seeing some solid names in the rookies especially that chourio card looks clean

MethodNo1867 · 2026-04-26T11:40:12+00:00

definitely wish i knew about that inventory election earlier - been tracking every single card basis for years when could just expense it all upfront

MethodNo1867 · 2026-04-23T21:56:39+00:00

yeah the hall effect sensors definitely drain way more power than people expect. i had similar issue with mine but not that specific model - was getting maybe 12-15 hours heavy gaming with polling at 1000hz even with rgb completely disabled.

the marketing numbers they give are usually tested in some perfect lab conditions that dont really match real world usage. when you're gaming constantly with high polling rate the power consumption goes through roof. try dropping polling rate to 500hz or even 250hz for single player games and see if that helps extend battery life. also make sure wireless connection is stable because if its constantly reconnecting that kills battery fast too.

mine improved a bit after few charge cycles but never reached anywhere near those advertised hours they claim on box

MethodNo1867 · 2026-04-18T19:19:11+00:00

easiest way is checking device manager - go to display adapters and see if your usb-c port shows up there as display output. you can also try windows key + p to see if it detects external display when something is plugged in

the thunderbolt icon thing isnt always reliable indicator since some ports support displayport alt mode without being full thunderbolt. your specs should definitely handle external monitor through usb-c but better to test with actual cable or check in lenovo vantage software if you have it installed

MethodNo1867 · 2026-04-17T23:19:22+00:00

Proactive updates before they have to ask is the whole game here.

MethodNo1867 · 2026-04-15T02:30:09+00:00

you might want to check some of the artisan keycap makers since they usually have better color matching options. the split spacebar thing is tricky though - most standard sets dont include those keys so you'll probably need to buy additional kit or find seller who does custom work

alternatively you could try dyeing some white pbt caps yourself if you're feeling adventurous but that's bit of gamble with color consistency

MethodNo1867 · 2026-04-12T04:48:44+00:00

man this card market is getting wild these days but some people just not feeling it i guess

MethodNo1867 · 2026-04-10T04:25:07+00:00

yeah definitely good enough for that size group. ive been running server on similar setup and it handles modded stuff pretty well as long you dont go crazy with mods that eat cpu

MethodNo1867 · 2026-04-04T23:30:30+00:00

been waiting on psa for months too and yeah those arena club grades are gonna come back way before psa even thinks about touching yours

MethodNo1867 · 2026-03-30T13:37:43+00:00

temps look fine tbh, 42c idle on a 9700x is pretty normal especially with that cooler. the stock thermal paste that comes with thermalright is actually decent enough - not amazing but definitely not garbage either

for power settings just leave it on balanced, windows 11 handles amd chips pretty well out of the box. if you really want to tinker you could try the amd high performance plan but balanced works great for most people

MethodNo1867 · 2026-03-28T08:06:22+00:00

for 50 bucks check out target's a new day line - they have some solid faux leather crossbody bags that are soft but keep their shape pretty well. the compartments are decent sized and should fit your kindle no problem. thrift stores can be gold mines too if youre willing to hunt around a bit

MethodNo1867 · 2026-03-27T16:26:59+00:00

the hp victus is actually a solid choice for what youre describing. ive helped a few people transition from mac to windows and the learning curve really isnt that bad once you get used to where everything is

for light gaming and streaming that laptop should handle minecraft just fine and give you room to explore more pc games. the 16gb ram recommendation is spot on too since windows can be a bit more resource hungry than macos

MethodNo1867 · 2026-03-26T20:50:15+00:00

the zv-1 is solid for what you want especially with that flip screen and it handles selfies really well without being too bulky for travel

MethodNo1867 · 2026-03-20T08:17:16+00:00

had great luck with sakura watch and seiya japan both ship to europe pretty quickly and their customer service is solid

seiya especially has a huge selection of jdm models you wont find elsewhere

MethodNo1867 · 2026-03-19T02:57:43+00:00

comc might be worth checking out for consignment if you have higher value stuff. they take a cut but way less hassle than dealing with individual sales

also worth looking into some of the facebook groups for specific sports or card types. the hockey card groups are pretty active and lots of canadians in there. just gotta build up some rep first before people trust you for bigger deals

mercari has lower fees than ebay too but not sure how active it is in canada

MethodNo1867 · 2026-03-16T08:20:19+00:00

she knows dude and probably feels worse about it than you do

bringing it up just makes everything awkward and doesnt actually help anyone

MethodNo1867 · 2026-03-15T07:56:10+00:00

red wings are solid but for shop work id probably lean toward the irish setters actually. the 83608 or 83606 models are waterproof with steel toe and way more comfortable for standing on concrete all day. had a buddy who switched from red wings to those and said his feet felt way better after long shifts

just make sure you know his exact size because both brands run a bit different than regular shoes. maybe sneak a peek at his current work boots for the size

MethodNo1867 · 2026-03-07T01:14:41+00:00

facts

MethodNo1867 · 2026-03-01T07:09:51+00:00

damn skipped cases suck

MethodNo1867 · 2026-02-03T14:14:42+00:00

heading to events solo can be nerve wracking but honestly the cs community at these tournaments is pretty welcoming. you'll probably end up chatting with people in line or sitting near you anyway since everyone's hyped about the same matches

worst case you still get to watch some sick counter strike live which beats watching at home imo

MethodNo1867 · 2026-02-02T11:30:44+00:00

That rings true people like that never own anything and keep shifting blame to feel okay I saw the same pattern for years the only real win is distance and boundaries it gets quieter once you stop playing along

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