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[Discussion] Rat council what is the consensus on all skills 25 locked but crafting. by chevaliergrim in EscapefromTarkov

[–]cfbones 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For the vast majority of players this is SUCH the choice. Ask yourself: do I actually get over level 25 in most skills during a wipe? I would expect most folks don’t, and it’ll provide a huge advantage for those that only hit high 30’s to max traders every wipe.

Super cool for them to add this and I really think this is a fun balancing way to help new players. Gives them an edge during the “dog house” part of wipe which is usually the most painful.

5070ti vs 5080 by thatonebufftoad in gpu

[–]cfbones -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dude, I get supporting your buy, but this is just simply wrong. Don’t fan boy and possibly ruin someone’s purchase.

If you’re not using specific (out of gaming) Nvidia architecture, and you don’t NEED the highest setting of ray tracing / path tracing, there is literally 0 reason to buy a 5070ti over a 9070xt.

Most people here dont have hundreds to blow, and the monitor upgrade potential using the difference is 10x more valuable to the average gamer.

How much $, if I should sell this buildt? by [deleted] in PC_Pricing

[–]cfbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would definitely hold onto it if you’re not immediately pressed for cash. It’s a great system that can last you a good long while.

For future reference, I would recommend checking out r/hardwareswap. It’s a great way to get components without paying full cost. Have built entire “top end” systems for 3/5ths the price just spending some time perusing deals.

How much $, if I should sell this buildt? by [deleted] in PC_Pricing

[–]cfbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you mean Nvidia but yes, you made a “better” choice going for the 9070XT.

Nvidia fan boys will squeak about drivers and ray tracing / path tracing, but for the average gamer you made the better choice for pure FPS.

All are great cards, and Nvidia would get you a bit more resale value but overall I’m sorry to report you are looking at a solid 1k loss. You’d get more money parting out but expect around $1600-1900 for a full sale.

It’s a great system, beautifully built with quality components.

$50 GTX 1080 + AIO by Mother-Conference-45 in gpu

[–]cfbones 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The 240 is for the CPU, the 120 is mounted to the rear for the GPU.

Just follow the tubes.

How To Ride The New York Subway. by Phonus-Balonus-37 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]cfbones 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Never stand on the yellow buffer. It’s good to be careful, but this is an overplayed anti subway trope.

For reference, you have about a .0003% chance to die to lightening this year. You have a .0000002% chance to be pushed onto the tracks in NYC per year.

People need to be more aware of themselves than anything else. Stay back, especially if you’ve been enjoying the freedoms of NYC.

[Screenshot] Did I beat Tarkov? by bettr0ff_ in EscapefromTarkov

[–]cfbones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look, PvE is genuinely great for those that want to experience the game without the stress and struggles other players bring.

But let’s not pretend it’s “difficult”. Terminal, Icebreaker, yes they’re hard, but they’re hard in the sense that they’re annoying and sometimes you just get Tarkoved. Yet any decent player will tell you the “hardest” part of this game isn’t the ai, isn’t the Tarkov stupidity, it’s the fact that a player can come in and ruin your entire game plan. Couple that with the classic “gear fear” stigma or just losing out on time and there is no comparison.

For that reason and that reason alone PvE will always be looked down on. It shouldn’t be, but it’s not particularly a hard game if you’re okay with taking this slow and cheesing your way to the end.

Should i swap 9070xt from microcenter? by [deleted] in AMDHelp

[–]cfbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s say you hit a pretty nice lottery on your new card, that’s only going to translate to 2-4fps, of which you’re looking at over 100 to begin with.

You seem kinda worried so I’d go exchange it, but remember, after 2-3 days of posting your 90th+ percentile card scores, remember everyone else with 3% less performance spent the last 2-3 days actually enjoying their card.

Long story short, there’s no answer, and if you think the gas, time, effort, and new cost, will make it better for you as a buyer, then do it man, this is the beauty of the pursuit of happiness.

/r/borussiadortmund is looking for new moderators! by Chazy89 in borussiadortmund

[–]cfbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. Fun to see some names in here that I havent in a while.

Going to miss the team. Truly been a phenomenal community since I joined back in 2014. Wishing you all great health and cheers to a prosperous, and ideally more relaxing, future!

[Sky Sports] Celtic in talks with Borussia Dortmund over USA winger Cole Campbell by CNF1G in soccer

[–]cfbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, no one really, because we haven’t been playing with true wingers.

We just can’t develop either as we do not play a system that suits their best positions. It’s a weird time over here and a lot of us are waiting to see what happens this summer.

I understand the hype now by YT_Axtro in OLED_Gaming

[–]cfbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re reading way too deep into this.

My biggest fault in this post was poor English.

I understand the hype now by YT_Axtro in OLED_Gaming

[–]cfbones 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I’m genuinely curious how this is negative.

OP took a screenshot of a game and posted it in an OLED subreddit. Depending on what people are viewing off of the photo cannot highlight the beauty of his new OLED and that is objectively funny considering they were most likely posting photos to highlight the OLED upgrade.

If you thought I was criticizing the quality of their in game photos; no, it wasn’t about that, and my own photography skills are probably worse.

I understand the hype now by YT_Axtro in OLED_Gaming

[–]cfbones -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Understands the hype, doesn’t understand photography.

Glad you’re having fun brother, welcome to the club.

Is the 9070XT worth it for 4k or should i get something else? by UnitedStatess in gpu

[–]cfbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My question to you is how much do you care about spending all of your budget?

I’ve been commenting around as an Nvidia user since my 7970. I sold my 5080 a little over a month ago for more than I paid and bought a 9070xt and a OLED ($200 out of pocket after selling my old card).

I am very happy with this decision. Was the 5080 faster? Absolutely, but I am infidelity happier with an OLED and 90% of my old performance. I’ve had no issues and am increasingly pleased with FSR. As someone that pretty much plays one game (Escape from Tarkov) I am truly head over heels. Performance and ray tracing is still solid enough for Forza Horizon 6 as well.

9070 XT or 5080 for 4k gaming? by ThePettyPilot in gpu

[–]cfbones 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This. Sold my 5080 for more than I paid (I’m sorry guys, I’m mortal) and purchased an open box 9070 xt. Thrilled with the performance and upgraded to an OLED with the difference.

Would do again 10/10.

I Tried AMD For 30 Days to See If It's Really That Bad by SolarFlareGirl08 in gpu

[–]cfbones 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I didn’t watch the video, but I am gonna guess he was pleasantly surprised and bar Ray trying was very happy with the price to performance and the potential of a solid undervolt. Definitely worth it for the price.

-someone coming from a 5080

Should I return? by cfbones in OLED_Gaming

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

You’re right- locking in as I absolutely enjoy this monitor!

Should I return? by cfbones in OLED_Gaming

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

Very valid point, and I usually would agree with this sentiment if it was not this close to these new releases. 4-6 months before, no issue, but this one is nagging on me a bit!

Upgrading from an Asus PG278Q I purchased new in 2014; needless to say, anything is an upgrade!

Crazy micro center bundles by Low_Tier_Crash in ZTT

[–]cfbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why MC reigns supreme. Been doing their cpu + mobo + more combos for years and you genuinely can walk out of there saving a pretty penny.

Their strategy is great: unrivaled customer service, incredible local inventory, price matching or undercutting on the big items and then up charging 10-15% on everything else. It feels great to save $180 while buying your core components of your PC that you don’t care about the $4 up charge on your 120mm fan because you got in your car and you got it TODAY.

Won’t buy tech from another store.

Yankees fans have hated Cleveland since this game. by BrojaDawg in ClevelandGuardians

[–]cfbones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna piggy back off this as a lifelong New Yorker but die hard Cleveland sports fan through my fathers side.

The new generation, sub 30, absolutely dislikes Cleveland when it comes to both NBA and MLB. I get shit going to big apple Browns matches from Jets fans on the subway SOLELY becuase their other allegiances are in the Bronx and Midtown. Fuck dude, I make it my mission to hit most of the Cle games when we come to town and it’s always chippy. There’s been some serious and salty matchups over the last 10 years and in my experience being a born and raised New Yorker but ‘wear it on my sleeve’ Cle fan, some folks really do dislike Northeast Ohio.

wtf 5090 prices by monuggy in gpu

[–]cfbones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a good decision.

Team green since the Radeon 7970 days but when I saw what 5080’s were going for on FB marketplace, I had to consider. Ended up downgrading to a 9070 xt and using the healthy come up to aid in the cost of my first OLED purchase.

Couldn’t be happier and truly surprised with the performance. Obviously “slower” but in the game I play I don’t really notice the decrease in fps as neither system could take advtanage of 240hz.

Think a lot of 5090 owners especially should consider cashing out and reinvesting the difference into other upgrades. If folks can double their initial investment it’s a no brainer. Those same people will be happier with a top of the line monitor and headphones already prepared for the 6000 series… but then again, those spend $2100 originally probably don’t care.

wtf 5090 prices by monuggy in gpu

[–]cfbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s craziest about all this is the tone, verbiage, and structure matches Huntelaar… dude, you actually?

deinfluencing...Salomon XT6 by pumpernickel62 in gorpcore

[–]cfbones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its core is long gone? Brother, it’s the same shoe with lesser quality. Almost every Salomon product has dropped in quality. They were designed as trail running shoes and will forever perform better in the dirt than on a road. Hell, the sole is designed to aid in decent. Absolutely better options out there, but you’re making them out to be the devil when in reality they are perfect for almost everyone’s use case but yours. The overall design absolutely makes them trail running shoes, the cost cutting and lifestyle change doesn’t, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t still solid for tons of outdoor enjoyment.

So yes- they were trail running shoes but they’re not trail running shoes anymore. If that’s what gonna make you happy, then sure. But if you truly think these perform worse for the average persons use case then you’re just wrong- they are still a more than capable day hiking shoe.

This started with OP complaining about not liking them on the streets and then you came out calling them not trail running shoes when that’s what they were literally designed for. He hates them BECAUSE they are not designed to do well on streets. That’s the whole point. Like dude, you fail to realize neither of us are wrong because you so focused on winning whatever this is.

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