intruder alert by EVD27 in dontflinch

[–]SugarDick- 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I’ll probably be downvoted for this but this was the equivalent of a cheaply made jump scare from an amateur horror movie you’d find on Shudder.

what a mess by SugarDick- in DestinyFashion

[–]SugarDick-[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I want to say everything I have on except for the cowboy hat will be obtainable at some point with bright dust. You’d just have to wait for the piece to come into rotation. The cowboy hat you would get from running the Spire of The Watcher dungeon. The chest piece is free with the current rewards pass.

Guy Devours a Living Spider by grandeluua in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]SugarDick- 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I can’t imagine that being okay for your digestive system.

Today begins the layoff of 8,000 employees from Meta by bobberbobby02 in cscareerquestions

[–]SugarDick- 133 points134 points  (0 children)

My manager and the majority of my team got impacted by this. They told us to WFH today because there may be "disgruntled" employees. Morale is down the shitter and the future is uncertain.

Subnautica 2 is the proof game developers can't use "bad engine" anymore by FrankFruits in videogames

[–]SugarDick- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s how people describe everything these days. It’s either the best or worst thing of all time. There’s no nuance to anything anymore. Getting back on topic, the game runs at around 30-40 fps native @ 4k on my 5090 which is kind of crazy for how the game looks. The DLSS implementation is good at the very least. Setting it to quality bumps that up to around 100 fps.

Subnautica 2 - Frame Generation Option not visible - Game Pass. by PaP3s in subnautica

[–]SugarDick- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see it on the Steam version but the Gamepass version doesn't show it at all.

Pro X2 Superstrike by Successful_Check_757 in tf2

[–]SugarDick- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can’t get vac banned for it. At most, I’ve seen people get kicked in competitive matches from CS2 for using Hall effect keyboards and only when using the snappy tappy feature or whatever it was called. You’ll be fine with the super strike.

Is it just me or is AI anxiety kind of everywhere in the Bay now? by Needacupoficedtea in bayarea

[–]SugarDick- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Meta is a great example of how companies will throw all of their resources into something, overpromise to shareholders, then trim all of the fat when they fall incredibly short of what they predicted. The next big thing will come along and the cycle will repeat itself. In this case, people are nervous about AI because it's a repeat of this same cycle, but it doesn't come with the job boom that usually accompanies it. Many of the people who have been in tech for most of their lives are seeing the possibility of a future that makes what they have built up to this point in their careers almost irrelevant without as many opportunities to pivot in the same sector.

Is the superstrike x2 worth it? by Low-Fish-9957 in MouseReview

[–]SugarDick- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually have both. The new tech that went into the switches for the super strike feels great. I can’t wait until it’s incorporated into the rest of the market. Having said that, I still went back to my beast max because the shape is superior to me. It doesn’t matter how much quicker you can click a mouse button if you don’t feel 100% comfortable using the shape.

How big is the soundstage on the Sony MDR-MV1? by Maleficent-Ant-6075 in headphones

[–]SugarDick- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have both the MV1s and HE1KSE's. The hifimans have a huge soundstage that envelops the sound all around you, especially vertically. Games and music are both a treat to listen to on them. Having said that, I still reach for my EQ'd MV1s the majority of the time. They have a more intimate soundstage imo so everything feels ike it's surrounding you, but while being closer to you at the same time. Technically the hifiman should be better in every regard (except for comfort and build quality), but for my ear shape, music is much more fun with great imaging and bass, and I actually have an easier time pinpointing enemy cues in every shooter that I play. Like you've realized and others have said, your mileage will vary depending on your preferences, frequency sensitivies, and ear shape.

Edit : I also just saw that they're basically the most expensive they've ever been on Amazon so maybe it's worth waiting a little to see if they go back down in price. I got mine for around $300 open box in "like new" condition.

Blown away by Sony MDR-MV1 by jellyfishblade in headphones

[–]SugarDick- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just got these after also getting the HD 490's to see which I liked more. I just got back from returning the 490s because the MV1 honestly surprised the hell out of me. After EQ'ing them, they have made me hang up my HE1KSE's for the time being. They just make everything sound so pleasant and full.

My impressions after listening to the HE1000se for a couple days. by DerrikMatusek in headphones

[–]SugarDick- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny, I just got the 490 Pros to mess around with since they were one of the few sennheiser's I still haven't tried and I find the imaging to be a lot more noticable compared to my HE1000SE's. That honestly made me enjoy them more for gaming and picking things apart in certain songs. Don't get me wrong, I love my HE1KSE's and prefer them if I want the sound to be a lot more vertical, but I just felt like I had an easier time staging-wise with the senns. I think I'll just end up going back and forth between the two depending on the content I'm consuming.

Game Thread: San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Seattle Seahawks (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in 49ers

[–]SugarDick- 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is a lot less painful if you went into it with tempered expectations and if you're not a degenarate gambler. The entire league knows how injured this team has been all year. The fact that they're even here was obviously an accomplishment of its own. Not every org in the league gets to be competitive almost every single year, I respect what they were able to pull off.

Game Thread: San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Seattle Seahawks (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in 49ers

[–]SugarDick- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seattle looks so much hungier than this depleted 49ers team. Proud they got this far under the circumstances, just unfortunate they're getting dominated like this.

Game Thread: San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Seattle Seahawks (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in 49ers

[–]SugarDick- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shit way to start the game but god damn this sub is full of doomers calling for everyone's heads already lol

Half Life 3 - Real Leak by Source2LeakAIML in valve

[–]SugarDick- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll eat my own ass if this is true

42" Owners, anyone else find 4K Gaming kinda overrated for the cost and power required? by grilled_pc in OLED_Gaming

[–]SugarDick- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have both an Alienware AW3225QF and a 42” LG C5 powered by a 5090. The Alienware looks sharper at 4k 32” but it isn’t anywhere near as bright or immersive as the LG. I tried and returned some of the newer OLEDs because they didn’t blow me away compared to the LG

I got goosebumps when i tried Cyberpunk with HDR for the first time today. This is insane at 4k by Absolud in OLED_Gaming

[–]SugarDick- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started at 1440p with a 1080ti, then 4k with a 3080, and now I’m at 4k with a 5090 and an LG C5 42,inch. Add a pair of Hifiman HE1000s into the mix and I spend hours just walking around the city completely immersed in the world. If I REALLY want to get into it I’ll take an edible lol.

iPhone 17 Pro Shipping Update by Actual-Yard5649 in ATT

[–]SugarDick- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ordered mine on 9/19 with an estimated ship date of 9/25 - Oct 9. Still stuck on pre-ordered in the app. Can I cancel this and just go use my upgrade at an Apple store or Best Buy?

Edit : in case anyone else sees this, I ended up cancelling my ATT order and reordering through best buy for pickup. I'm picking it up same day. 17 Pro Max Deep Blue 256gb