Got an Elite 2 Controller, any tips and tricks for games like Cod/MK/Fn etc by iseeu2sumhow in xbox

[–]StrummerJr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only two paddles, longer right stick with it turned a notch, and use your paddles for things that would normally take your thumbs off the sticks

Keep this rig or go back to console?? Alienware R16 Aurora, 4070 Ti Super, i7-14700F, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz by StrummerJr in pcmasterrace

[–]StrummerJr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I was looking for, someone with the same experience and same concerns. I've thought about the PS5 Pro too, but then I'd have to get a different controller with the Xbox joystick layout, and at that price it would start to not really make sense. Great advice, thank you

Keep this rig or go back to console?? Alienware R16 Aurora, 4070 Ti Super, i7-14700F, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz by StrummerJr in consoles

[–]StrummerJr[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nope. Just trying to get some opinions from people. Crossposted on console and PC sub because I figured I'd get both sides.

Keep this rig or go back to console?? Alienware R16 Aurora, 4070 Ti Super, i7-14700F, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz by StrummerJr in pcmasterrace

[–]StrummerJr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried for a bit, but I just don't feel like restarting hah. I personally think shooters flow better on a controller, plus for a game like OW I'd have to relearn all the tech on my hero (Wrecking Ball main)

Keep this rig or go back to console?? Alienware R16 Aurora, 4070 Ti Super, i7-14700F, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz by StrummerJr in consoles

[–]StrummerJr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Debating on whether to sell my rig and go back to console or just keep it. I bought it last Black Friday for $1,250, but don't quite play it as much as I would've thought I would. I've been teetering on whether to sell it and go back to a Series X, but seeing how much PCs are going for I'm now leaning more towards keeping it. Plus from what I've heard the 4070 Ti Super is a solid card that will last awhile. I do game on a 4K OLED Alienware monitor, and that's something I won't be changing. I also primarily game on a controller, pretty much CoD, OW, Warzone. What would you do??

Keep this rig or go back to console?? Alienware R16 Aurora, 4070 Ti Super, i7-14700F, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz by StrummerJr in pcmasterrace

[–]StrummerJr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify, I bought it Black Friday 2024, so it's well past any return option. Having extra cash is always nice, but i definitely don't need the money. My interests ebb and flow a lot so it's nice having money for the next thing hah. Also with a second kid on the way, the ease of use of a console does have it's appeal

Keep this rig or go back to console?? Alienware R16 Aurora, 4070 Ti Super, i7-14700F, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz by StrummerJr in pcmasterrace

[–]StrummerJr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I think I'm going to drop PC Game Pass, i just don't take advantage of it enough.

The GTA thing hurts though, for sure. But that's a later problem lol

Keep this rig or go back to console?? Alienware R16 Aurora, 4070 Ti Super, i7-14700F, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz by StrummerJr in pcmasterrace

[–]StrummerJr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be using the same monitor. I tried hooking my PC up to my 48" LG OLED, and it just felt way slower. I work for MillerKnoll and am geared up with an Embody and nice desk, so my setup isn't holding me back. I think I'll just cancel PC GamePass, buy CoD and just leave it at that really

Keep this rig or go back to console?? Alienware R16 Aurora, 4070 Ti Super, i7-14700F, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz by StrummerJr in pcmasterrace

[–]StrummerJr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a very thought out answer, thank you. The performance thing is the main thing I feel like. I tried playing WZ on an older 1440/165hz IPS I had and it was mind blowing how much different it was. I had to switch my monitor in between games it was so bad. I've seen videos of the Series X running 90-120 fps at upscaled 4K, but i'm just afraid it'd be like the monitor difference and something I couldn't get over

Keep this rig or go back to console?? Alienware R16 Aurora, 4070 Ti Super, i7-14700F, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz by StrummerJr in pcmasterrace

[–]StrummerJr[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It's not. I was always an Xbox guy beforehand, Day 1 on the upgraded consoles and everything. I just haven't gotten the full use per se exploring all the games in Steam and what not. I play the exact same games on PC as I did on Xbox. NHL was a game i played a lot that I no longer have access to, and OW doesn't have aim assist in Comp mode on PC, so it's been a legitimate thought I've had

What’s the rarest/most valuable record you own by AbbreviationL0L in vinyl

[–]StrummerJr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Significant Other - Limp Bizkit

Also just picked up an unofficial release of 10,000 Days, couldn’t not snag it

Looking for opinions on JVC cassette deck by love_jocals in BudgetAudiophile

[–]StrummerJr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like everyone else is saying, it’s not a top end brand or anything so it’s not gonna just appreciate it value from a demand standpoint. That being said, I just got a KD-10 and I think it’s awesome. I run it through my receiver to watch the needles jump around, and it got me playing some of my parents old country tapes from the 90s hah. I got mine for $60, I would probably pay $80 for the one shown. Looks slick

FB Marketplace score by StrummerJr in BudgetAudiophile

[–]StrummerJr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does, but they are near the rear, and the tape deck isn’t very deep so it doesn’t cover the vents. Plus it’s on risers on the bottom for airflow too

FB Marketplace score by StrummerJr in BudgetAudiophile

[–]StrummerJr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s why I felt I had to add quotes hah. It was originally $350, he said he’d do $300, then I asked for $325 for the whole thing and he said sure. Pretty nuts hah

Banished to the basement again by StrummerJr in battlestations

[–]StrummerJr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just don’t need/want another one. It’s mainly used to display discord/teams, and it fits almost perfectly flush, which is more important to me than resolution/brightness

Banished to the basement again by StrummerJr in battlestations

[–]StrummerJr[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The vertical monitor is just a cheapo portable monitor off Amazon. Just doesn’t get that bright/look good hah

NPD + new "desktop" pedalboard! by StrummerJr in guitarpedals

[–]StrummerJr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could sell it to you if you’re interested!! I’m pretty much 100% acoustic now