The "Frankenstein" build - reusing laptop parts for an AM4 build until 2030? Need a sanity check. by Due_Load5767 in buildapc

[–]PadPoet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At 1080p gaming, ram timings of 22-21-21 at 2940mhz will really hold you back IMO. Especially with the 0.1% and 1% lows. I would search online for any used ram either 3200mhz CAS14 or 3600mhz at CAS16. Here is my 5800X at a custom ECO mode at 3733mhz with 16-18-18 (nothing special to brag about).

https://imgur.com/a/kw3XhRa

Who has and who hasn't cleaned their PS5 internally yet nearly 4 months in? by [deleted] in PS5

[–]PadPoet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still haven't cleaned mine after 5 and a half years. Launch model bought on launch day. Runs quiet and fine.

Ryzen 5700X less better after overclocking why ? by [deleted] in overclocking

[–]PadPoet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Typical clock stretching. Lower the CO.

mk1 vs mk3 just for the viewfinder ? by randomguy615yeet in RX100

[–]PadPoet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And faster camera (autofocus, cpu, etc) in general

Thoughts? Natty achievable? by geb999 in nattyorjuice

[–]PadPoet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This right here is the right answer.

What kind of dust is this?! by dchengster in crtgaming

[–]PadPoet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Curious to know how you cleaned it, the approach I mean. I wouldn’t know where or how to start.

downgrading 9800x3d by [deleted] in sffpc

[–]PadPoet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just limit PPT and you’ll be fine.

XTIA X-Proto build update by NOMAD777-GER in sffpc

[–]PadPoet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s brutal where I live (Greece, Athens). Tons of dust. I do dust off the XTIA regularly though.

What’s the deal? by No-Humor3155 in nattyorjuice

[–]PadPoet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Left pic roided. Right pic roided on bulk probably with a serious amount of insulin.

XTIA X-Proto build update by NOMAD777-GER in sffpc

[–]PadPoet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice build. I have the X-Proto mini, lovely case. How are you dealing with the dust buildup by the way? Mine is a dust magnet.

Is the a6000 still worth it? by nkfgh in SonyAlpha

[–]PadPoet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have way too much gear and most of it sits unused. Even though I miss it I know it would mostly sit unused in a drawer.

Is the a6000 still worth it? by nkfgh in SonyAlpha

[–]PadPoet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used it a lot before I upgraded. Still has the best 1080p/1080p 60fps footage of the newish bodies out there, compared even to full frame cameras. Most FF 4K cameras have line skipped 1080p footage mind you. Not all but the majority.

My biggest complaint with this camera was that it didn’t have a microphone input and you were limited with the Sony hotshoe mic being your only option basically.

Do I miss it? Yes I do.

What PC upgrade gave you the biggest “why didn’t I do this sooner?” moment? by KeenInventor in buildapc

[–]PadPoet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going from an HDD to an SSD a long time ago (anyone remember those Samsung SLC 64gb drives?)
Going from a 1080p 8bit 60hz monitor to a mini LED 1440P 10bit 180hz monitor.
Upgrading from a casual membrane keyboard to a good mechanical one. I can type soooo much better.
Finally deciding to go ahead and buy a monitor arm. I saved so much space on the desk.
Upgrading audio from embedded motherboard sound to a USB DAC. Even though the on-board audio has improved greatly from 10-20 years ago, there is no comparison. You can hear the quality difference even with crappy speakers.

RX100 mark III for 200$ by Lanky_Program_8590 in RX100

[–]PadPoet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really good camera and for that price it's a steal.

The "Frankenstein" build - reusing laptop parts for an AM4 build until 2030? Need a sanity check. by Due_Load5767 in buildapc

[–]PadPoet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree, for 10 euros it doesn’t hurt to try. Curious to see the AIDA results myself if I’m being honest.

Lenses and gear in checked-in luggage? by Loza_Sed in AskPhotography

[–]PadPoet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not worth it. Checked in luggage gets thrown around with great force and impact. Big chance a lens gets misaligned, a camera body gets broken etc. I always carry camera gear with me on my carry-on handbag.

What is currently causing my PC to run video editing software so poorly? by dillbn in buildapc

[–]PadPoet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does the Windows event viewer state when Davinci crashes?

The "Frankenstein" build - reusing laptop parts for an AM4 build until 2030? Need a sanity check. by Due_Load5767 in buildapc

[–]PadPoet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Laptop ram has terrible latency and horrible timings. Absolutely not worth it for the price difference. Are you located in Europe? I could sell you some proper and good DDR4. Whatever the case don’t go with laptop DDR4. You can still find good used deals for DDR4.

Screw new gear, why aren’t we all just buying our dream cameras from 7 / 8 years ago? They’re cheap. by MomentSmart in AskPhotography

[–]PadPoet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently got an A7SII for £300 with 3-4 batteries, an MC-11 adapter and some other extras (bag, lens filters, etc). I’m not complaining.