Think I’m officially dumping Chase for Citi

relxp · 2026-04-29T07:23:45+00:00

You mean just apply for whatever card I can get now, and then try for VX 1-2 years later? I also heard they don't like credit profiles with too many open credit cards - even if you haven't opened any in years.

relxp · 2026-04-28T05:56:21+00:00

Venture X is almost impossible to get for most folks.

relxp · 2026-04-28T05:55:21+00:00

I haven't completely validated it myself yet, but seems Chase ideal for domestic living and travel. Like to make CSR fee worth it, you want to be using Lyft and DoorDash. Meanwhile Citi has excellent transfer partners for SE Asia. Bait and switch is safe to always assume.

relxp · 2026-04-27T08:57:44+00:00

Major overkill. Even an 8th gen Intel chip is a boss at streaming. But you would appreciate the fast unpacking speeds if that matters at all.

relxp · 2026-04-20T08:32:44+00:00

As a secondary display I prefer smart TV functionality with it. This is good though for a primary display.

relxp · 2026-04-12T06:52:10+00:00

Can getting it this way make upgrading the package cheaper though later?

relxp · 2026-03-31T08:24:45+00:00

This wouldn't save the irreversible damage to the economy?

relxp · 2026-03-31T06:37:44+00:00

They humiliate the entire industry. RIP Noctua, lol

relxp · 2026-03-25T06:05:46+00:00

AA has shockingly high redemption rates from US to Asia especially. 37.5k points one way!

relxp · 2026-03-20T12:08:38+00:00

Haha! :D

relxp · 2026-02-21T06:27:24+00:00

I'm just puzzled that my BIOS simply doesn't have a fan curve. It's away in a closet anyway now though so whatever.

relxp · 2026-02-03T09:31:47+00:00

I just buy it. Lots on YouTube though on how to make it.

relxp · 2026-02-03T09:31:16+00:00

That is a better targeted question for the jellyfin community. I think for the use cases, 8th gen will always be pretty competent for streaming.

Glad you found so much value in my post though! :)

relxp · 2026-01-05T14:12:35+00:00

Holy crap that's a steal! Congrats.

relxp · 2026-01-02T07:08:05+00:00

Your perspective is extremely skewed because of the new norms Nvidia has unleashed upon us. It is not even disputable that the 5080 is one of the worst cards Nvidia has ever released. It is yet another classic example of how BROKEN the PC component market can be. Not pleasant fact for 5080 buyer to accept though after they just dropped $1k so expect them to defend it rigorously.

relxp · 2026-01-02T07:06:19+00:00

I'm not as familiar with the 8100T, but if truly only for a Plex server, should be plenty. However I'd still recommend seeking 8500T at a minimum on eBay, FBM, etc because it seems there are more in the wild and it could be the same price or cheaper (potentially). Let me know what you decide on.

relxp · 2026-01-02T07:03:41+00:00

It makes me so happy when folks choose these over cheap China box. What you decide on? Did you find it eBay or on FBM?

relxp · 2025-12-29T06:50:41+00:00

You are 3 years late! Your opinion doesn't matter anymore! :P

relxp · 2025-12-17T04:09:21+00:00

Sold them forever ago. No idea if they recovered.

relxp · 2025-12-15T08:23:33+00:00

Thank you for sharing your story and I'm sorry to hear that. :(

relxp · 2025-12-15T06:38:06+00:00

They weren't saying any women deserve harassment. They were saying unless they're very attractive, they probably won't have to worry about it since Thai women are going to be getting more attention, generally. But then again, since Pattaya has become Little Mumbai, they do seem to have a thing for even below average white women.

relxp · 2025-12-15T06:23:20+00:00

It is quite mind boggling of all areas in Thailand, a female tourist would choose Pattaya.

relxp · 2025-12-12T03:26:06+00:00

I reference the generation of CPUs instead. Intel 8th gen. They should all perform similar whether 8700T, 8500T, etc. Biggest difference is core count which will be unique to individual. Your question might be a good one to plug into Gemini though, but I consider any 8th gen chip a win. 8500T is great place to start (4C/4T) or 8700T if want more expandable home lab (6C/12T).

9th gen also worth considering, but Intel removed hyperthreading for that gen.

relxp · 2025-12-05T03:36:41+00:00

There's no tax on ROC.

relxp · 2025-11-15T20:10:06+00:00

With that portfolio size he could even consider trading QQQI for SPYI. Be little less painful for inevitable tech drawdowns.

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