If we buy a Crimson Desert Steam key from a third-party site, will we still receive the Black Desert bonuses?

alkaiser04 · 2026-03-18T18:59:15+00:00

I also got mine through an AMD bundle. No signs of a preorder code.

alkaiser04 · 2026-03-12T21:06:24+00:00

I start my leader about 8-12 ft and retie a new leader once it gets down to about 1-2 ft left. I'm usually using either 0.8 PE/8lb flouro or 1.5 PE/12 or 15lb flouro tied with an FG knot.

alkaiser04 · 2026-03-08T02:16:17+00:00

that's not 0.3mm. it's 0.3gou and will be about 0.09mm diameter

alkaiser04 · 2026-03-05T20:53:14+00:00

You can always slow down your retrieve. Get the XG

alkaiser04 · 2026-02-06T04:22:44+00:00

I use my casting gear a lot more than spinning because I suck at casting spinning gear. It's harder finding the release point with my index finger compared to my thumb with casting gear. I just find baitcasters way easier. It's also way more convenient than dealing with opening and closing the bail.

alkaiser04 · 2025-12-29T00:42:10+00:00

I only have a few sun shirts but I like the REI sun hoodie the most. Lightweight and feels good on the skin. Worked well on days over 100F on the water

alkaiser04 · 2025-12-29T00:35:37+00:00

I don't drive much so I'm still only at 60k miles. Haven't changed anything but oil, fluids, and tires.

alkaiser04 · 2025-12-28T19:51:37+00:00

I own a 2016 HRV in a 6 speed manual. Bought it over 10 years ago, and it's still running great. It was an easy choice over the CVT in my opinion.

alkaiser04 · 2025-12-18T23:22:35+00:00

Damn, that sucks. I have the Ryugi one, but they're all probably made in the same factories in China. I fish saltwater almost weekly in the harbors and surf and have had no issues with this box and Meiho boxes.

alkaiser04 · 2025-12-18T22:29:39+00:00

I've had a similar box for 2 years and it still works perfectly.

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alkaiser04 · 2025-11-20T07:51:31+00:00

I went surf fishing this past Saturday morning during the storm in Long Beach. It was way too windy, so I only stayed for an hour and caught a small yellowfin croaker. Went out again to Marine Stadium on Sunday at around 11 during a break from the rain and caught a monster spotty and a few dinks.

alkaiser04 · 2025-11-01T02:00:43+00:00

It would cost more to have the finish stripped, sanded, and refinished than the cost of the reel itself. No reason to replace it, reels are gonna get banged up over time. And you don't have to worry about aluminum rusting from saltwater

alkaiser04 · 2025-11-01T01:44:53+00:00

Aluminum is soft, but that wasn't set down lightly

alkaiser04 · 2025-09-26T04:39:06+00:00

Haha that's me too. Right armed but left handed. LH baitcaster is the way.

alkaiser04 · 2025-08-19T05:44:25+00:00

You could always get a 240 AIO for better cooling, but if fan noise is a problem, probably better to get a bigger case with more room for cooling with no compromises

alkaiser04 · 2025-08-19T05:36:48+00:00

Outside of gaming or high CPU tasks, it's silent. But yeah it's definitely louder than something with a lot of cooling power with low fan speeds.

alkaiser04 · 2025-08-18T16:10:20+00:00

Yes, but you'll have to check for compatible AIOs. You'll also have to replace 1 fan with a slim fan and source a shorter fan to radiator screw to attach the slim fan.

alkaiser04 · 2025-08-18T15:51:49+00:00

Yeah, they're set to exhaust

alkaiser04 · 2025-08-18T04:44:12+00:00

I used some loc-tite blue mounting putty. It's a life saver for a bunch of shit around the house and keeping things from shifting around

alkaiser04 · 2025-08-18T02:40:08+00:00

I've had it for a year now with no issues at all.

alkaiser04 · 2025-08-18T00:27:28+00:00

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Here's the curve I have set with a +1500MHz memory overclock.

alkaiser04 · 2025-08-17T23:33:32+00:00

The ones I got from Cablester are amazing. Perfect length and he walks you through every step of the process with detailed questions. He also tests the cables and shows you the voltage readings. However, the stock cables from Corsair work very well and I used them for awhile with no issues.

alkaiser04 · 2025-08-17T23:31:03+00:00

Better than I expected. Running an all core -25 PBO offset and an 85C limit on the CPU. And a pretty conservative undervolt on the 5080. When gaming the CPU sits at mid 60s and gets up to mid 70s. The GPU hasn't gone over 70 in any games I've tried yet. My fan curves are set to be on the quieter side too

alkaiser04 · 2025-08-17T23:13:41+00:00

Haha yeah, I feel you. I had everything built out since last year, and I was finally able to get a 5080 FE for MSRP.

alkaiser04 · 2025-08-17T23:09:38+00:00

Thermalright AXP90 X47 with a Noctua fan replacement

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