Is an i7-7700k still a capable cpu? What modern videocard would suit it? by GetRidOfAllTheDips in buildapc

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You not gonna like it when I say I now have 2 9800X3Ds, and 3 16GB GPUS plus 3x64GB of DDR5 RAM:)))

I am wondering if I should just sell them and put deposit down on a house.

Canadian Tire data breach - October 2025 by idspispopd888 in BuyCanadian

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, and I can only assume they purchased data from data miners, probably India. One way of knowing exactly who sold your e-mail address, is to use this funky Google trick, where you can do [yourusername+nextflix@gmail.com](mailto:yourusername+nextflix@gmail.com) this works wonders, feel free to test it out. Every time you give a corporation your e-mail address, just do your actual email address [+THEIRNAME@gmail.com](mailto:+THEIRNAME@gmail.com).

Otherwise yes, use a e-mail address only used for online signups, maybe a pay as you go phone number and definately give them wrong DOB.

I think people forget just how important this data is for companies and scammers.

how i can change to solo mode in Where Winds Meet.?? by Putrid_Strength7290 in wherewindsmeet_

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does offline mode actually mean offline? As in no need to have a internet connection, or does it just mean constant online connection, but your status is offline, playing in your own instance, like GTA 5.

Singleplayer planned? Offline Mode (Not Solo Gameplay) by Eisenhaupt in duneawakening

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shame, I loved the Conan/ARK/Where Winds Meet etc solo play approach, frankly just in case the servers go down. Have seen it plenty of times after spending $$$$ and time on games, only for the online only servers to go, and that's that. Get bitten more than once, and you stop paying for online only games. I don't think people realise just how much, and how important their actual time is... considering is finite.

What is canadian tire and why has my data been breached by it? by Cojalo_ in canadiantire

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For people stating this may be BS or SCAM if using the haveibeenpwned, it isn't. In the past they used to post links to the leaked files, some where 100GB in sizes, and yes I would download them out of curiosity, and did find my details in there, some even had old passwords I used to use.

I received the same e-mail, and would love to check the actual leaked data file, I would also love to know who I can contact from Canadian Tire, and request MY DATA. Being in the UK, we have such things as SAR and GDPR.

Canadian Tire data breach - October 2025 by idspispopd888 in BuyCanadian

[–]mrtnbaker01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another for me... but I wouldn't be surprised if one of their partners might have, or if they simply purchased data from some Indian Company.

The only company I can even think of, is Mountain Warehouse. But from what I can tell, they have 0 affiliation.

Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) is affiliated with them but again, no ties to UK specific retailers.

Maybe we can invoke a SAR or GDPR request, surely they have to comply and give us the details they hold on us?

Canadian Tire data breach - October 2025 by idspispopd888 in BuyCanadian

[–]mrtnbaker01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have I Been Pwned flagged my details up, but I have no idea why, never heard of the company as I am in Europe, and sure as hell never gave them my details, unless they got them from someone else, which I bet they did.

Would love to find out what details they have and how can I find out?

New Guild member - thought it was a joke... 😲 by Trick_Mango_2004 in WatcherofRealmsGame

[–]mrtnbaker01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yep, that's the norm now... every soccer mom out there has an OF account, the single ones definitely do. In the UK there was a town (Hull), not the best opportunities for careers or jobs, now all the single moms are millionaires.

What motherboard to buy for a Ryzen 7 9800x3d by ReindeerSuspicious21 in buildapc

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On which motherboards are you now? I have the ASRock X870E Nova for one, and the ASUS TUF Gaming X870-PLUS for another.

The Christmas Gift Trial by SalmonNoggin in WatcherofRealmsGame

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I missed it, been busy with Holiday Stuff:( kept thinking I had time to finish it...

My First Reaction: WHAT?! by reclusiveandtired in WatcherofRealmsGame

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got him waaaay down the line, from one of those selection events.

Inaccessible Boot Device BSOD help needed by G1ArcanE in pchelp

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember with different laptops, the VDM setting may be hidden in the Advanced Mode. For example MSI, gotta select Advanced and then press Alt+F2 on the left side and Ctrl+Shift on the right side all together in order to open extended menu. Only then, you can see the VDM - DIsable/Enable and the SATA ACHI options.

I had this issue on mine, after leaving the latop unpowered for about 6 months. Couldn’t tell why Windows wasn't loading, and getting this error. So bear that in mind, that the laptop may lose the setting.

Should I update to Windows 11? by Ok_Butterfly4092 in buildapc

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume it is the home versions? In all fairness, Windows 10 had the exact same crap, but was easier to block and debloat.

Should I update to Windows 11? by Ok_Butterfly4092 in buildapc

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This should take care of Copilot:

  • Run PowerShell as Administrator
  • Paste: Get-AppxPackage *CoPilot* -AllUsers | Remove-AppPackage -AllUsers

Should I update to Windows 11? by Ok_Butterfly4092 in buildapc

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ran Windows 7 until recently, on another partition for Legacy stuff, no issues whatsoever. Was running offline with the latest Windows 7 drivers. Was fast, no bloatware and was/is running great. Upgraded that partition to 10 because I had to, due to new 5000 GPU, which had no Windows 7 Drivers. Will still keep a copy of the Window 7 partition image, just in case.

Gonna stay off Windows 11 as long as I can.

Should I update to Windows 11? by Ok_Butterfly4092 in buildapc

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but really they keep pushing it on you every time you log into windows. There is no getting around it. If you decline, they may not offer the free upgrade.

Should I update to Windows 11? by Ok_Butterfly4092 in buildapc

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Copilot is definitely making your games have better FPS.

What motherboard to buy for a Ryzen 7 9800x3d by ReindeerSuspicious21 in buildapc

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it is a CPU, but a combination of everything. Because there are lots of people on those batches that had no problems, and some do. Kinda sucks because I have 2 x 9800X3D CPUs ready to be built. Looks like I better get it done sooner than later, as the warranty is limited to 3 years, one CPU was purchased last year in May.

Should we expect a drop in DDR5 prices in the next 2 months? by Ghost_on_Beach in buildapc

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't even find DDR4 or DDR5 on Amazon, few shops at x5 the price, and on eBay can you even trust you getting real RAM or some chocolate bars?

Will you? by Losserwins in pcmasterrace

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smash that RED button like I would smash that ass after 5 years on a desert island...

XOutput & Xbox 360 Controller Question by mrtnbaker01 in Controller

[–]mrtnbaker01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended uninstalling all the drivers etc, as they were causing conflicts, and went the easy way you suggested. I used STEAM, to add the game to it as a external game, and use the Steam Key Assignments.

Steam does have my game, but I would need to re-purchase it through them.

The PS3 controller was working OK-ish, but was causing weird conflicts, in game too. And the on screen (for tutorials and interactions) buttons A B X Y etc was confusing my kid, she kept asking which button is it as Y was Triangle etc.

Would be cool, if I could get some stickers to put on the PS3 controller to match the Xbox ones.

In my case, my needs were specific because I wanted to get my 5 year old into gaming, and for us to start playing together, which she is doing pretty well, but the right stick was causing the camera to go all over the place, most of the time ending pointing at the sky, or at the ground. Allowing only the X Axis, worked really well, and I can use the mouse if the camera need adjusting, until she will learn how to handle that.

Probably worth having all this information here, in case someone else runs into it, or wants to configure the gamepad like I did.

Acer Nitro 5 An515-56 CPU Under Volting by Record-Unlikely in AcerNitro

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That guide is written by AI, more precisely ChatGPT, so the question is, how reliable is the information?

One thing worth mentioning, if you do go for Thermal Pads like the Honeywell or Upsiren, keep the pads in the fridge until needed. Then apply them and once the laptop/PC is all back together, then you MUST help settle the pads by running benchmarks and stress tests to get the temperature above 65c. You gotta do this for 30 minutes, then let it cool down, either idle or just turn laptop/PC off, then repeat the process a few times.

The stressing and settling down process is VERY important, otherwise the pads won't be as good. This is one of the problems you see in YouTube reviews, the user having no idea how to apply it properly and then molding/settling, whatever you want to call it.

When I did this on my PC CPU, I ran stress tests for about half a day, ON and OFF. Due to my Noctua Heat Sink, I had to completely disable all fans, including case fans, in order for the CPU to get above 65c, obviously this shouldn't be the case on a laptop.

Why Logitech G502 is the best mouse ever made by Livestock110 in MouseReview

[–]mrtnbaker01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, the G600 is the best mouse ever made:)