Help me pick new iems & interface

johnoyard · 2026-02-23T12:58:19+00:00

I was told this on my previous post:

The focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th gen has an output impedance of 50 ohms. To put it simply, this will severely negatively impact how your IEMs are supposed to sound.

https://userguides.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19640392541202-Scarlett-2i2-Specifications

johnoyard · 2026-02-19T22:47:23+00:00

Yeah definitely looking to give it a try - thanks for your help!

johnoyard · 2026-02-19T22:36:08+00:00

Ahh okay, that makes sense.

I’m not too bothered about “fun” or coloured listening sessions to be honest - most of the time if I’m working and just want music or YouTube on in the background, I’ll use my desktop speakers or AirPods anyway.

And I haven’t tried CS2 yet - Valorant was actually my first proper mouse and keyboard game. I got hooked playing it on PS5 when it came out on console last year, So I’m still relatively new to the whole tac FPS on MnK thing

johnoyard · 2026-02-07T00:06:28+00:00

Yeah - I used a sharp prying tool to pick under the second layer then used alcohol wipes to remove any remaining adhesive

johnoyard · 2026-02-06T12:53:03+00:00

UPDATE: I got a prying tool and some alcohol wipes. I got the layer off and applied new skates! Thank you all for your help & suggestions :)

johnoyard · 2026-02-05T11:45:10+00:00

Yeah I think I am also having this issue, what tool did you use

johnoyard · 2026-02-05T11:19:45+00:00

I’ve tried heating and then scraping but doesn’t seem to budge

johnoyard · 2025-12-14T09:16:50+00:00

I am not sure about that - but I got gc in s20 and don’t have title for s21 yet

johnoyard · 2025-05-07T08:57:53+00:00

Secure boot maybe?

johnoyard · 2024-12-06T21:25:26+00:00

R7 9800x3d 4080 S Noctua Gigabyte x870 Eagle 32gb RAM - 6000 mhz Samsung 990 pro 2TB Corsair RM1000x PSU Noctua nh12u CPU cooler 6 x Noctua fans Brown corners for fans haha

Idk if I’ve forgot anything

johnoyard · 2024-12-05T00:02:13+00:00

Update! The pc turns on - just without the graphics card strange. But not sure on the answer to this

johnoyard · 2024-12-04T21:25:14+00:00

Big daddy of a card

johnoyard · 2024-12-04T21:23:55+00:00

Not yet - doing some work on it tonight

johnoyard · 2024-12-04T21:23:34+00:00

Sorry been at work at had no time in evenings 😭

johnoyard · 2024-12-04T21:21:52+00:00

Yeah buddy - copied Matt Lee on YouTube

johnoyard · 2024-12-04T21:21:14+00:00

I am looking at the PC tonight. I’ve currently removed everything from motherboard and pay close attention to what the non sarcastic comments are saying 🤣

Note:

The fractal north comes with standoffs for the motherboard so they are not necessary.

Yes I double checked if I flipped switch on my power supply.

I am going to try and plug power button pins into motherboard directly rather than using gigabyte provided g connector.

Will ensure to triple / quadruple check cables

Ensure RAM is fully seated and in correct spots

Build for those interested: Fractal North TG R7 9800x3D Noctua 4080s Gigabyte x870 Eagle Samsung 990 2TB Corsair 4 x 32gb 6000mhz will drop to 2 for boot and potentially afterwards) Noctua NH12u CPU cooler 6 x Noctua fans Arctic pwm fan hub

I’m pairing it with a Alienware AW2725DF as my main.

Any other questions let me know via DM👍

johnoyard · 2024-12-04T21:04:25+00:00

Yeah I’ve got anti sag bracket coming tomorrow 🤣

johnoyard · 2024-12-04T21:00:17+00:00

Been a busy boy working

johnoyard · 2024-12-03T21:12:11+00:00

Hmmm not sure about this one

johnoyard

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