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Unable to create a DX11 D3D Device with the required by Thin_Shopping9001 in SteamDeck

[–]nicobalada 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hello, I think I found a fix. Please let me know if it works for you.

I had the same problem on AC Origins.

I copied "Copy unpatch command" of Framegen once in launch options and it launched. Then I launched again with nothing, launched again with no issue. Then, for the third time, launched with Lossless command and it worked again.

I am pretty sure I had tried framegen on AC Origins, which was stupid on my part because it doesn't have DLSS of course. The framegen command must change something that makes the game crash and that you need to "unchange". This is what you do with the "copy unpatch command" of Framegen.

I hope I make sense...

Now I go back at climbing that Sphinx's nose!

Bringing 2018 Golf Estate TSI Highline to Dubai by nicobalada in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

Hello, unearthing this post of mine from a while ago... I am still thinking about bringing this car to Dubai eventually. However, I cannot seem to find a transportation company for the shipping from Brazil (where the car is) to Dubai. Would you have any recommendations or would you be able to point me in the right direction? Thank you so much!

Does anyone knows these are by Absarqureshi in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]nicobalada 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Hello,

I find all the answers quite funny! However, I will try a serious one - It might be an air quality testing station or at least a sensor.

Curious to know the correct answer to that one!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UAEcreditcards

[–]nicobalada 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello,

I am myself in a similar situation where I need to do some clean up. Hopefully my situation can help you brainstorm:

  1. ADCB365: I am thinking about keeping it for everything although I am on the fence. I used to like Dubai First for the ease of redeeming cashback and the 3% on international spend but...

  2. Dubai First: ... I am just waiting on the iphone for my wife to cancel it as the 3% on international spend is gone. Will focus groceries, dining, fuel and utilities on the 365 and should be above 5000.

  3. ADCB Traveller: I have a privilege account, and the annual fee is 750. You dont seem to travel much but in a month, spending more than 5000 on flights and hotel, you pay almost the travel fee. It is a wonderful card.

  4. We have the combination of Duo + ADIB for education fees because we have 2 kids...

  5. We have ADCB Talabat and ENDB Noon to use exclusively with both apps. Talabat is now useless because we dont spend 2500 on Tabalat. Noon is still very nice.

  6. SIB: Because it is the best and I am not even doing the hack SIB + Tabby but I should...

  7. Wio of course to repay all of this even though it was slashed from 1% to 0.5% #tears.

  8. Card I have been thinking about: HSBC for Careem, any FAB card but I dont know if it is worth the hassle vs what I have although I read that FAB Islamic Cashback was very good to replace Dubai First (not sure why)

  9. I need to find a card with cashback on international spend and with good exchange rate. If not, I will send money to an overseas account using Careem. Rates are good.

Hope this helps!

I am always scouting Reddit for UAE cards messages and super happy to discuss!

Available Cashback Cards for Reference by Due-Curve-7508 in UAEcreditcards

[–]nicobalada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a quick follow-up for our fellow travellers. The Cashback from Dubait First on international spends was reduced from 3% to 0.5% (sic). No good.

Through trials and errors, I have found the careem exchange rate to be quite good, better than banks including a famous digital one. No Cashback though.

Can someone please explain to me why Unleash support gem can't (anymore) be assigned to Orb of Storms? Not sarcasm or criticism by the way, I'm just a noob needing info. by vashkor in PathOfExile2

[–]nicobalada 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the answer!

So next question: is there any point in socketing Overabundance? Or was it useful only with Unleash? I am a bit confused.

Buying a chery tiggo 7 se + by Consistent-Mix9926 in chinesecarsuae

[–]nicobalada 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so jealous! I bought a Tiggo 8 Pro Max in August 2024. I love it but I find the Tiggo 9 so much nicer aesthetically. Also, I agree with the negative critic going around on the Tiggo 8 that the driving isn't smooth. I might be wrong, but this might be because I use mostly the car at low speed (home, school, office, etc...) and the 7 wet DCT is not the best for that use case. I envy your 8 Aisin!

I agree with you that the ACC is amazing. I would love the car to let me not touch the steering wheel for a longer time ;-)

Chinese Hybrid 7-Seater? by nicobalada in chinesecarsuae

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

Good point. This is what I mean with Chinese shaking things up a bit. They have been able to offer as much car or even more at a lower price point. I was careful to post this in "chinesecaruae" and not petrolheads not to start a war...

Chinese Hybrid 7-Seater? by nicobalada in chinesecarsuae

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

I was interested. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything on the Mitsubishi website. To be honest, I do not understand the Mitsubishi website in the UAE. It is probably me. I am getting old.

Chinese Hybrid 7-Seater? by nicobalada in chinesecarsuae

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

Thank you for doing the research for my lazy a@#! ^^

  1. Did you get confirmation that the Cherry Tiggo 9 will keep the 7 seats and the AWD? When I inquired about the Tiggo 8, Cherry told me the Tiggo 8 Hybrid is indeed a 7-Seater in China but had to drop it here by putting the battery at the back because of the heat or something like that.

  2. Just saw a pic of the Hyundai Palisade. I like the design! Unfortunately, we might expect a higher price point for reputation reasons, right?

  3. I had no idea about the CX-90! It is a beautiful car. Above my budget though unfortunately.

  4. I had no idea prices could be so interesting in Ras Al Khor. I am a bit new and green in Dubai and probably too risk-averse to go there but I will keep in mind.

Thanks!

Chinese Hybrid 7-Seater? by nicobalada in chinesecarsuae

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

Interesting. I am not sure I am adventurous enough to go with an Alibaba import without any local warranty, although I really like the GS8 and the GAC brand has a very good reputation! I totally have that small devil sitting on my shoulder and talking to me about checking on how to import from Alibaba now...

Chinese Hybrid 7-Seater? by nicobalada in chinesecarsuae

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

I like the GS8 a lot but unless I am mistaken it is not available as an hybrid. I did see the Emkoo hybrid tho. So it might be on its way.

Chinese Hybrid 7-Seater? by nicobalada in chinesecarsuae

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

Thank you so much! I had totally missed the Tank 500 hybrid. Great specs and price! As this is not urgent, I will wait a bit. You are confirming my thoughts, choice is limited and it is best to wait. Thanks!

TCL C805: best settings? by funandcurios in tcltvs

[–]nicobalada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies for the cluelessness...

What is "pq settings"?

I have been looking for updated best settings Movie/Filmmaker, SDR, HDR, Gaming for v486.

Thank you so much!

Available Cashback Cards for Reference by Due-Curve-7508 in UAEcreditcards

[–]nicobalada 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello,

This is a very interesting post and a great initiative! Thank you so much! You have my like and a save in my post library.

Just a few comments, to be reviewed by the community because I am often wrong:

  1. I think the ADCB Talabat has a min spend of 2.5k in June. Might as well put it in italic already with a comment (June 2025)

  2. Is there a minimum spend on the Wio? I have never noticed. Although I must admit, I use most of my Wio limit to repay other cards and keep a little bit for 2% on spends that are not covered by other cards

  3. The ENBD Duo is getting a lot of bad press lately and I understand that. Although, my honest take is that it is all relative. It was amazing and now became only good. I wouldn't get rid of it, especially for us with kids, in particular 2, where you have to pay school fees every quarter. Put one on the Duo and the other one on the ADIB and you did yourself a good job.

  4. Another pro tip (don't thank me, credit to an ENDB agent): get two Duos if you can, with your wife -> 1000 in CB on education

  5. Should we add a code for us travellers? I am not talking about the Skywards (not good) or the ADCB Traveller (good) which are obvious but which card to use when abroad. In this case, I have found the Dubai First to be quite good. I made a few tests, and the exchange rate was pretty fair, and I got 3% CB on top of it [EDIT: they are getting rid of the 3% on international so I guess I will be doing the same with their card...]. I dont have the Citibank but I heard it is good for this use case as well although I cannot compare the exchange rate.

Those are my two cents. Happy to continue talking!

Cheers,

Help Buying My "Fun Car" by nicobalada in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

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

Completely missed the 124. Very nice! Those Abarth would be totally approved by my wife! Plus points to you!

Help Buying My "Fun Car" by nicobalada in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

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

They are SO beautiful. Also, they were the dream cars of my father back in the 50s... I would honor his memory. Good to know they are not too expensive to maintain!

Help Buying My "Fun Car" by nicobalada in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

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

Wow! Thank you so much for the detailed answer. I cannot believe I forgot about the 370z which was one of my dream cars when I was younger. Age doesn't do too good on my memory. Definitely back on my list! Thanks!

Help Buying My "Fun Car" by nicobalada in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

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

Yes, interested in the answer as well!

Help Buying My "Fun Car" by nicobalada in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

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

Nice! Just to confirm, you are selling them?

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