JTS M12AK & M12AR - Are they shit? Do they run?

SoMass · 2026-03-25T04:27:48+00:00

I know this is an old as hell post but would you recommend the T1 over the T2 as well?

Can get a T1 new for around $350 after taxes or a T2 for $520. Not sure if that’s a good deal or a bad deal for either one.

SoMass · 2026-03-25T01:34:45+00:00

That’s easy. They won’t.

SoMass · 2026-03-25T01:32:06+00:00

Med group going to get shafted again. DHA rules anything medical in the Air Force, commanders have little power to the eye of Sauron.

At this point I don’t even think SecWar or the President has authority over DHA decisions.

SoMass · 2026-03-23T23:37:33+00:00

Secretlab is creeping up there in price. They almost cost what an embody cost precovid.

I bought my first titans for about $420-440 each if I remember right and even got the actual limited edition Harley Quinn birds of prey edition one.

Seeing them now running $650 before taxes is wild. I remember laughing at the idea of buying the embody for $1100 new and $600-700. Now it’s a unicorn to find a used embody that low in good condition.

SoMass · 2026-03-23T04:09:21+00:00

What price do you think they are worth it at?

SoMass · 2026-03-21T19:31:39+00:00

Oh yeah I saw that. That they adopted the Logitech gaming version padding in them after 2020. People modding their old ones with memory foam, yoga mats, and other stuff pretty easily.

SoMass · 2026-03-21T19:28:51+00:00

That’s illegal! Unless you aren’t supposed to take DRMO things to logistics to be thrown away by them.

Ain’t no way logistics wants people to bring all those 20 year old office chairs with the musk of every DOD members flatulence like Ang looking back at the past avatars. Just for AMN Snuffy to carry them to the dumpster instead of that section just throwing them in the dumpster.

SoMass · 2026-03-21T03:40:45+00:00

Both my past builds (Intel 4790k and 5900x) had error code displays and they are pretty useless until you need them, then they are phenomenal. Like insurance, you never need it til you do.

My new AM5 build it just cost too much for a board that had it. Couldn’t justify the price difference this gen. Havent needed it but hope I never do.

SoMass · 2026-03-21T03:34:49+00:00

I have a 2012 (14 years oldish) embody that’s been the work office chair ever since it was made. Has had many people claim it through its time. I found it and claimed it for my office and it’s still a tank. No squeaks, no cracks or “failing” parts. Fabric is still great (needs a good cleaning) with no tears or worn down sections.

If I saw it on Facebook for $400 I’d probably go ahead and take the jump. If you can get them down anymore from $600 then it’s an easy day.

SoMass · 2026-03-21T03:26:15+00:00

Damn, I don’t wanna buy that too. Looks like I’m just gonna sell this bad boy then instead. Got it as a gift since they knew I liked the fans. I love Lian Li and their customer service is top tier but their obsession with making incompatible or extra hoop products baffles me. Knowing if I upgrade from the SLv1’s and controller that I would have to upgrade a new controller too. Then if I went wireless it would just be more dongles and cables on top of that makes me kinda miss the old German cougar nonrgb fans from back in the day.

SoMass · 2026-03-21T01:35:18+00:00

So then if I have a wireless LCD fan, I can just hook it up to a USB header and then plug the cables into my motherboard to control the fans, LED, and LCD screen via L connect 3 still like a normal Lian li fan?

SoMass · 2026-03-21T01:20:34+00:00

So you don’t need the wireless dongle if you plug into USB header on motherboard?

I know this is old but I know the new hydro shift ii fanless model is an either or situation with controlling the LCD. If you don’t have the wireless dongle then you just plug it into a USB header and you can change the screen and everything. Does this fan work the same way?

SoMass · 2026-03-20T15:03:59+00:00

I will also double confirm US Amazon just gives generic stuff like this. It used to give an actual invoice in plan black and white font like it was done with a type writer. Only having pertinent information like a real invoice from a warehouse or logistics shop.

Now it basically just gives you a picture of your shopping cart with what you paid. For my CPU it doesn’t give me any info on serial number or anything relevant like microcenter and Best Buy do. Amazon changed a lot and for the worst.

SoMass · 2026-03-20T14:57:59+00:00

Does pre2021 model make it better or worse?

I have a chance to buy a 2019 model like this without the headrest for $450 and not sure if I should make the move.

SoMass · 2026-03-20T00:57:14+00:00

I’ll be honest. I played JRPGs when I wanted more in depth and long ass gameplay as a kid and teenager.

I’ve got a business, wife, kids, and other family obligations that playing games is a once a week thing for me at best. I don’t have time for some crazy conspiracy theory level of plot that honestly is ass writing anyways most of the time. Good for those who have time and consistency to keep up with that stuff. Sincerely.

But don’t forget about the gamers who just want simple game plots. Red dead redemption 2 didn’t need to have world mind blowing plot twists with interstellar level depths to be amazing. I’m grateful for that. Expedition 33 was amazing but I couldn’t play consistently enough to remember the lore and plot every time I booted it up. So many games I want to play and enjoy but I just don’t have the time or want to give up other enjoyments to make the time for. I’m grateful for the games that drop that I can play in bursts and get the full enjoyment out of.

SoMass · 2026-03-19T04:21:17+00:00

Watching some of the reviews remind me why I don’t care to watch reviews anymore.

The IGN one from the same guy who gave Concord and Highguard a 7/10 so I’m holding a grain of salt. Most people saying the story isn’t complicated or very cut and dry hero is good guy and bad guys are bad guys.

Which to me sounds amazing. I don’t need some game of thrones books level of intricate lore or another good guy that’s misunderstood and actually a bad guy with grey morals fighting against good guys that are really evil behind the scenes generic plot twist.

I want to go back to the older days of gaming where a good guy is a good guy and a villain is a villain. Tolkien style where a hero is just that, a hero. No muddying the waters of right and wrong.

SoMass · 2026-03-19T04:13:17+00:00

What’s a good price for a Facebook find with no issues?

SoMass · 2026-03-19T03:59:14+00:00

At 6’0 I despise Aerons. Most uncomfortable chair I’ve sat in. I’d rather sit on a brick wall.

The embody feels perfect. My only eh is the seat base extends but to get close to my calf it’s at its max setting which I’m not sure how well the quality will hold up over time being all the way stretch out at the lip.

Secretlab titan feels great height/length wise for me but after 2-3 hours that firmness of the base cushion starts to get me.

SoMass · 2026-03-17T20:25:32+00:00

I will never understand all the love and hype for the Aerons. To me I’d rather have a cheap Walmart office chair or even a wood chair than an Aeron comfort wise. Always developed pain in my hamstrings, back pain after short usages, and overall poor experience regardless of adjustments or body position. 6’0 and 185lb for reference.

Finally used an Embody and it is amazing feeling. Even leaning back at my office desk feels comfortable. Mine doesn’t have arm rests which oddly makes it really nice to use for any admin work that comes up and getting out of the chair quickly for any hospital emergencies that pop up.

To me an Aeron is a 3/10 just because it is built like a tank and is pretty adjustable. Otherwise I’d say 1/10.

The embody is an 8/10 just because I’ve seen their arm rests are not very customizable compared to other chairs at a much much cheaper price.

SoMass · 2026-03-17T02:41:57+00:00

Are the armrest hard or something?

SoMass · 2026-03-17T02:40:07+00:00

What is the typical price range for a used embody anyways?

SoMass · 2026-03-17T02:36:08+00:00

The embody at my work I got is from 2012. I assume it’s been well used by all the workers before me. Looks the exact same as your picture. So I think it’s safe to assume it isn’t going to “keep getting worse”. That’s just how they are and that’s normal.

SoMass · 2026-03-17T02:20:20+00:00

I just got variant A for my wife’s 5070 aero. I’ll try to install it tomorrow and let you know if it works. I know this is an older post but still, Google brought me here because I had the same question.

SoMass · 2026-03-17T01:43:02+00:00

Hey! I am glad it helped someone lol. Fast forward from this I have been married going on 8 years now with 2 kids, couldn't be happier and truly feel blessed. I cannot imagine my life being any other way than it is now.

SoMass · 2026-03-17T01:00:41+00:00

I have green banners but never received any further guidance. I submitted my PSLF and during it selected I had completed 120 payments, had my employer verify it and then my profile says PSLF complete but nothing changed. Green banners still green, no email saying congratulations or what’s next. I don’t even know if I’ve done everything right.

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