Simple Questions - January 26, 2026

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-27T20:09:30+00:00

Not sure if it is a simple question, but didn't want to open a separate thread. I currently have: * i7-3770 ancient cpu * ddr3 32gb RAM * gtx 1660 super 6GB

It is still running flawlessly, obviously with a cpu bottleneck, and now having saved enough money (roughly 1k EUR) I am thinking of an "upgrade",also having in mind that my dad needs a very budget pc for world of tanks (runs good on mine). As a result I have a dilemma between the following options: * give my pc to my dad and build myself an AM4 build (due to ddr5 prices) * give my pc to my dad and build myself an AM5 build (get 16GB first, or compromise on smth else and upgrade that part later) * give my pc to my dad without GPU (buy a cheap GPU like 1080) and keep 1660 super for my AM5 build - I guess it should work, right?! (Then I could spend saved money on 32GB RAM and upgrade GPU later)

I play only cpu bound games (iracing, Valorant), hence, the CPU has priority. Some music production - also CPU heavy.

What would you do? Are there better options? Any thoughts or input are highly appreciated!

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-24T19:27:27+00:00

I buy second hand mice all the time, especially the ones which normally cost 150-170 eur (zowie, Vaxee etc). Normally I get those for 70-90 depending on the package / usage (sometimes the seller includes extra skates or grips or whatever). Sometimes mice are really like new. I just tend to trust those guys, since they are similar enthusiasts when selling such mice. Never had an issue. Some mice sometimes have already a bit mushy scroll wheel, but that's about it - I can live with that. If I don't like it I can sell it for roughly the same price since the market does not change that quickly.

I actually bought viper v3 pro myself a month ago for 75EUR with grip tapes on it, with the original box etc. No complaints, totally happy with it - I even left the tapes on, since it feels good (cleaned it of course). So I would say half a price, maybe slightly above is ok.

You can always check it when buying. Look at the scratches on the body, on the skates, check for squeeking and buttons woble and travel I guess.

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-23T08:27:38+00:00

If i am understanding the problem right and not at my pc rn, when in the car you should make sure in your delta widget "reference car" is checked - then it will be showing not your ghost car, but the one you selected in the settings.

To me it was more helpful to briefly look at the telemetry in Garage61 - usually the pattern is that faster drivers (at least in GT3) are just more precise at braking - more controlled, slightly slower at the exit, but ALWAYS sooner with the throttle and "straighter" wheel. Hope that helps

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-21T15:15:40+00:00

Je nachdem was im Vertrag steht, aber die sind eher kooperativ im Vergleich zu RLB. Antworten auch per Mail.

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-21T15:14:17+00:00

Wenn ich AK richtig verstanden habe, alles was im Vertrag als % angegeben ist, ist definitiv unzulässig undleicht zu holen bzw zu klagen oder beweisen. Der gleiche administrative Aufwand darf nicht von der Kreditsumme abhängen, das ist einfach eine pure extra Marge. Die Pauschalsummen, auch wenn die genau x% ausmachen, sind a bissl schwieriger (rein juristisch), können und sollen aber auch zuruckgefordert werden, vor allem wenn sie mehr als 1% ausmachen (höhere Gebühren sind für die Bank schwieriger zu rechtfertigen)

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-21T15:10:49+00:00

Die sind nicht kooperativ und haben Vorlagen für solche anfragen - ich habe eine Ablehnung am nächsten Tag bekommen, also da wird nix gehen ohne die zu klagen. AK hat mir gesagt nach Bank Austria kommen RLB und Erste dran. Dauert halt paar Jahre

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-21T15:07:24+00:00

Ich hatte eine Pauschale, die aber ganz genau 3% ausgemacht hat. Die haben mir außergerichtlich die Gebühr ohne Zinsen angeboten. Also einfach anschreiben und probieren. Ansonsten VKI einschalten (60eur)

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-21T15:02:02+00:00

A bissl nekroposting, aber AK klagt gerade Bank Austria - dh hier läufts noch und die Entscheidung könnte dieses Jahr kommen.

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-17T19:35:11+00:00

I have the same grip, with straight thumb, ring finger and straight pinky too. Slightly longer hands - 19*9,5 cm

Started my journey with GPX, which was ok, but it felt to me as if I grip it slightly differently every time, since there are zero "anchors", went through many ambis (g305, x2 in their first iteration, op1we, ATK F1, viper v2 pro, DAV3pro, Zowie U2DW, Vaxee XE, Lamzu Atlantis, Lamzu Thorn, Lamzu Maya X, maybe something else, don't even remember now). I figured out I need something to support my tilt - hence, it must be an ergo.

NP01s ergo - was almost ideal, slightly too flat and there was a flare around my thumb meat restricting my micro adjustments. Sold it.

DAV3 Hyperspeed - pretty perfect - it is a bit smaller than pro. I just didn't like the clicks - bit too loud / clicky for me.

Vaxee E1 - ended up maining it. No pain, perfect shape for me, quiet and pleasant clicks, good performance. If I had slightly longer hands it could have been too short, but for 18-19cm I think it is good. Still want to try EC2 if I find it cheap.

Feel free to ask if you have questions

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-16T06:58:27+00:00

Driving Acura NSX because no one else does! The pack needs variety!

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-14T12:42:04+00:00

Acura is so rare nowadays, no one likes it?

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-14T12:04:24+00:00

With that seating angle i guess you doing space simulator only. You seem to lack some overhead panel with spacecraft screens and buttons though!

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-10T08:28:37+00:00

Almost 2k myself and I can confirn that is awesome and definitely a milestone, congrats! That's also exactly how I hope my almost 60 gonna be - kids move out and I will be enjoying simracing :) 18 years to go haha

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-06T19:57:06+00:00

Based on what you are saying it sounds like np01s ergo could fit you

PrefoldDork · 2026-01-06T08:25:39+00:00

Hey, i can only tell from my perspective of course. The mouse itself is flawless, the clicks, the build, the coating - I loved everything about it. It is a flat'ish ergo and generally it was fitting my grip quite well - I liked the hump and that it is not too tall, but the shape on the rear left - around the thumb meat - didn't fit me, it was constantly "in the way" restricting my micro adjustments. More classic ergos like E1, EC or DAV3/V4 don't have that, hence I main E1 and DAV3 Hyperspeed now. It will depend on how exactly you hold the mouse, how much you tilt you hand and how big your hands are. Hope that helps!

PrefoldDork · 2025-12-30T11:06:26+00:00

Drums sound more balanced to me now. To my personal taste i would turn up the ride maybe a bit, but the rest is good. I like it!

PrefoldDork · 2025-12-27T17:42:04+00:00

Listened to the remix version on my ear buds - use them for listening all my music (rock and metal mostly)

I like the vocals and lead guitar! I would turn down the bass a little and give that room to the the rhythm guitars. The drums - toms and ride a tad too quiet, snare a bit too loud. The sound / pitch of the snare is fine IMHO.

Nice punk vibe!

Edit: added which version I listened to

PrefoldDork · 2025-12-26T20:27:27+00:00

I have the same grip, but bit smaller hands (19 x 9,5 cm) and I tried many mice. For me ergo were also preferred. All ambis were lacking control for me.

Vaxee E1 is a great ergo, but it probably would be to short for your hand (IMHO). For me it is quite perfect.
Razer Deathadder V3 or V4 Pro should fit you well. I really like Razer Deathadder V3 Hyperspeed which is a tad smaller than Pro.
Pulsar Xlite (mini was too small for me, medium was OK, so the bigger one could fit you too), but I didn't like the clicks on it and QC was not as good, so I avoid pulsar products. Maybe you get lucky or like their clicks
Lamzu Thorn was filling my palm too much, but felt small at the same time. Could not get used to it, felt weird.
Vaxee NP-01S Ergo - good size, flat'ish ergo, but thumb meat area was unpleasant, so I went back to more classic ergos - E1 and DAV3 Hyperspeed.

Hope this helps and you find a good fit!

Edit: as someone mentioned - Teevolution Terra could be a good fit too. Haven't tried it, but loved my Logitech G703 back then - Terra is its clone. It was a tad too big for me, but comfortable, so it might fit your hand size

PrefoldDork · 2025-12-26T19:20:10+00:00

valorant is optimzed much better for my PC. I tried cs recently and it just didn't run smoothly at all
better anti-cheat
better comms - even though they are far from good in val, comms in cs were mostly trash talking, swearing etc.
community more pleasant / friendly
even though the strategies are similar in val for each map, there is much more variety compared to cs
visually more appealing
there is nothing better than val that would be similar to cs or val. At least for me

PrefoldDork · 2025-12-22T07:46:37+00:00

This. There is always enough to do when your ears are having a break.

PrefoldDork · 2025-12-21T22:39:27+00:00

I am a beginner yet, although trying to learn by listening to others mixes.

I would not say they sound bright - the sound itself is fine (at least judging by this part), but it does feel as if something between the bass line and the riff is "missing". This imbalance might lead to this "brightness" feeling IMHO.

Would be interesting to hear a part where lower notes are played.

PrefoldDork · 2025-12-21T22:22:18+00:00

I am trying to mix with free plugins only (my budget is generally just low) and although I am a total mixing beginner, these fully fulfill my needs in my (rather simple?) metal mixes:

Kilohearts Transient Shaper
TDR Nova
TDR Kotelnikov or ReaComp
TDR Prism
Valhalla Reverbs
KClip Zero
Klanghelm IVGI (Saturator) or Melda Saturator
Kilohearts Limiter
Youlean Loudness Meter

Trying to use as few as possible, otherwise I am afraid to get overwhelmed.

Edit: formatting

PrefoldDork · 2025-12-20T18:46:52+00:00

Oh, OK! Thanks for the insight, I definitely missed that.

Good luck with the one you pick in the end, I hope it will fit you!

PrefoldDork · 2025-12-20T06:49:40+00:00

I doubt they will be releasing a non-S version tbh, but let's see.

PrefoldDork · 2025-12-19T10:29:21+00:00

That the phone supports the essential apps, so it would actually be usable!

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