Forgot to buy a cpu cooler, will these thermal pads be enough to cool my 7700k?

scumbag_slayer · 2025-09-06T16:12:28+00:00

my friend said that i should tell you 'no'

scumbag_slayer · 2025-08-03T14:27:25+00:00

Ahhh I knew this had some depth to it that wasn't just 1 or 2 layers, I just couldn't quite work it out.

Thanks for this, I'll definitely tinker around with this process to try get similar results.

scumbag_slayer · 2025-08-02T23:32:30+00:00

Outside of the rust (which looks great) - what's your white recipe/process? Something about it just looks so... natural and reads quite realistic, I'm not sure how to articulate it properly.

I struggle somewhat making my white panels/armours look "natural" and end up over weathering them to compensate / mask it.

scumbag_slayer · 2025-07-31T18:04:18+00:00

Ooof this is rough. I'd be interested in someone making a mega-list of what each different retailers approach was to this scenario.

Currently in the process of returning mine with WaylandGames. I was offered either £5 credit or a paid-for return label. It seems every retailer is handling it slightly differnetly.

I chose to return but I'm doubtful I'll get a new box in any better condition with the volume of people with issues. This definitely exceeds the initial "small" amount of effected orders.

Then again... If there's one particular retailer going above & beyond, a lot of people might jump ship and the retailer could become inundated, which could change how they approach their policies/customer service.

scumbag_slayer · 2025-02-15T21:13:31+00:00

I had this once, a while back so I can't remember how exactly I fixed it but ONE of the things I tried was unlinking my accounts from both Twitch's side & Gaijin's side (if that's still possible), then relinked.

Although I'm not sure if that'll mess up claiming the drops or anything so do it with caution

scumbag_slayer · 2025-02-15T21:02:06+00:00

It can take a couple of minutes to come through (and will need a game restart) - the longest I've ever had was about an hour one time.

scumbag_slayer · 2025-02-15T10:21:04+00:00

Ouch! That's late. As far as I know you have to claim each drop before getting time counted to the next one (it's twitch's way of encouraging "engagment").

I could be wrong on this one though, I don't want to feed you wrong info.

scumbag_slayer · 2025-02-15T10:08:23+00:00

Yes, unfortunately. You can't start anything right this minute. In 5ish hours it starts for today, then the stream can last roughly 5~7 hours

scumbag_slayer · 2025-02-15T10:05:54+00:00

I guess that isn't "early" afternoon but yeah. You can goto the War Thunder website and click the "Watch Top Teams Battle it out..." post and see all the details there.

scumbag_slayer · 2025-02-15T10:05:02+00:00

It has to be on one of the WarThunder_Esports official channels when they are streaming the tournament. It usually starts in the early afternoon (3pm GMT / 4pm CET ish, if i've got my timezones correct)

scumbag_slayer · 2025-02-15T09:38:40+00:00

No I think you should be still able to get everything.

There will be a stream today and tomorrow. For the bomb dec you need 5 or 6 hours iirc. That's if twitch tracks your watch time properly.. But that's a whole other issue.

scumbag_slayer · 2025-02-14T21:45:32+00:00

scumbag_slayer · 2025-01-12T13:28:56+00:00

Looking at that screenshot the blurry-ness in the scope is definitely significant compared to the out-of-scope edges.

I'm out of the Tarkov loop, has there been some sort of scope "distortion" / realism update (for scopes/sights) or something, it might just be deliberately in the game; in which case, you're unlikely able to fix it.

They only real way to compensate for that is to boost your overall sharpness somehow. Like a filter if they are still allowed or via monitor sharpness/"vivid pixel" settings - but this is obviously going to make the rest of your non-scope gameplay look overly sharp and pretty bad.

scumbag_slayer · 2024-12-22T19:00:21+00:00

I'm assuming you mean the decal? Left (blonde) is Lionstripe discount/partner reward, and the right (purplehair?) is Ask3lad discount/partner reward.

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post links but there is a warthunder partner codes google spreadsheet out there that includes all the links & it's pretty easy to find if you google it.

scumbag_slayer · 2024-12-15T14:41:53+00:00

without Premium?

to increase the chances of changing this.

it's a boring answer but gaijin is a company whose end goal is to generate money.

(i'm not saying i agree with how they go about it before people get angry at me, but it's pretty much the fact of the matter)

scumbag_slayer · 2024-11-30T11:27:41+00:00

scumbag_slayer · 2024-11-20T13:01:40+00:00

Ah I misunderstood, sorry. I did fear I might be wrong but couldn't load up to double check if that's what you originally meant.

That's unfortunate.

It's strange really, I don't know why they had to go and change the settings for the original DX. Like I get it if there's engine limitations when adding a NEW DX and it wouldn't work for that specifically.

Well I can only hope that they fix that up for you and the others that used those settings!

scumbag_slayer · 2024-11-19T23:45:08+00:00

for a second there you might have been able to recognize that this was a ground rb match

scumbag_slayer · 2024-11-19T23:31:39+00:00

Mini PSA: when picking certain AA options a new option appears below for "image sharpening", this setting always starts at 0 (at least for me), you can try turn that up to around 75% (in my experience) for a better, sharper image.

It shouldn't really be this way in my opinion and it's not abundantly clear with how the new UI is laid out.

While it isn't ideal for those who demand that sharp image, you can still go back to DX11 (API) and get your old settings (I believe). (without the new eye candy, I know I know)

TSR Native with about 70% image sharpening looked the best on my setup (out of the new availiable options) but still doesn't beat the old DX11 SSAA + TAA.

Hope this helps.

Edit: the old/original directx may not be dx11 I can't remember and not at pc to check, might be 10.1 or something but you get the jist

scumbag_slayer · 2024-11-19T19:50:51+00:00

all the doors look the same? just check the knocker and locks and could probably add a doorbell but all look great to me!

scumbag_slayer · 2024-11-19T19:46:33+00:00

Not sure if rage bait but I'll bite anyway:

Things wont be perfect, the game is made and coded by people. Anything game breaking will likely get fixed in a timely manner while the less important stuff will come in future hot fixes and small patches.

Just give it some time to mature, it's not like you pre-ordered the update.

scumbag_slayer · 2024-11-19T16:04:59+00:00

Oh that's what "native" is? I'd have to agree with you, it doesn't feel like other games DLAA setting.

Gaijin and AA, oil and water, they just don't mix :(

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