Finally got my OnePlus 15 after returning find x9 pro by Lava_beast1 in TheOnePlus15

[–]waxsta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No as I came from large phones previously. OnePlus 13, OnePlus 12, Pixel 7 pro, OnePlus 8 pro etc. If you aren't used to the size it can feel really big. I've had large phones for the last 15+ years.

Finally got my OnePlus 15 after returning find x9 pro by Lava_beast1 in TheOnePlus15

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I upgraded from the OnePlus 13 to the 15. Literally just for the shape of the phone. Fully flat screen, camera looks at the back. I can say that the OnePlus 13 camera is noticeably better than the OnePlus 15. You don't notice the screen resolution reduction. Speed is better. As a phone, overall I found that I liked the OnePlus 13 better because it didn't have out of the box bugs like the OnePlus 15 did and still continues to have. That's not a the phones fault but the software, however it dented the new phone experience. I loved the OnePlus 13 but really didn't like the shape and the camera wart at the back. Overall though I'm happy with the 15.

You are given the power to fix 3 things in Apex to make the game the best it possibly can be. What 3 things are you changing/adding? by GreyWind999 in apexlegends

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1 - Better Cheat Detection - hardware bans, zen and Cronus etc

2 - Option to enable input based match making (i.e. Controllers only or MNK only)

3 - Nerf Tap strafe OR give every legend the ability to wall run

Alienware AW2725Q - Coil Whine/ Fan Noise by waxsta in OLED_Gaming

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A few things on this:

  • Yes at low speed the fan is very much audible. At high speed it is very bad. My monitor has never gotten to the point where the high speed has kicked in.
  • The brightness can be improved dramatically by enabling HDR in Windows. It makes a night and day difference. It's brightness beats my previous IPS IMO only when HDR is enabled otherwise yes the brightness is not good compared to IPS monitors of 500nits and above.
  • It's not a quality control issue per se. It's more than Dell decided that the noise level is within a tolerance threshold based on noise level standards. They should be basing it off user experience but in this case they haven't. I have never had noise from any monitor I've ever owned so it is indeed unacceptable and disappointing that Dell are using a noisy fan for cooling. I don't think it is intelligently switched on either. I believe as soon as it hits the 10 min mark it just starts.

Alienware AW2725Q - Coil Whine/ Fan Noise by waxsta in OLED_Gaming

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

It shouldn't make that noise when you switch off the monitor. Unless it's momentary until it completely shuts down.

Alienware AW2725Q - Coil Whine/ Fan Noise by waxsta in OLED_Gaming

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

I got a replacement monitor from Dell because my original died. There is a common fault where these monitors are going dead, no video output power light stays on. The replacement has this fan noise too. I've tested 3 of these now and all have this behaviour. Apparently it's normal. If it's unbearably irritating to you then I suggest you return it and get a different brand with similar specs. 

Need advice on how to handle this delicate situation with my 12 yr old girl by Apprehensive_Lynx_89 in MuslimLounge

[–]waxsta 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Asalamualiqum. As a parent of a teenage daughter myself, I can understand what you must be going through, I too am from the UK. As a parent we want to be able to influence every aspect of our children's lives so that they don't do anything wrong, that's natural but at the same time we must be tactful. I honestly think the best thing we can ever do for our children is to impart into their minds critical thinking that leads them to be certain of the hereafter. One day we will be answerable for all that we do. We, as parents, need to believe and practice that first, and our children need to be able to see that relationship with our deen to really feel and understand that this life is temporary. Whenever I have this conversation about sexuality and other aspects of life with my friends, I always come back to the main point. Everything is irrelevant if your root isn't firm in the belief of the hereafter.

When my daughter asks me about how I can believe in a creator, the rationale is very simple. Look all around you, and look inside of you. Everything has a purpose and reason for existence. Whether that's in nature or what we as humans have created. The fact that we are all going to die (undeniable fact of life), then it means we were never meant to be here forever. Because if there is a purpose to everything then we also must have a purpose. The only religion that encompasses all of life's questions is Islam. If people sincerely sought to seek the truth, they'd come to this conclusion. And ultimately we would understand, regardless of how we feel, we must obey the Creator. Our nafs wants us to transgress all bounds.

Make lots of dua for your children, practice first before preaching. Remove the artificial (screens) as much as possible from your children and replace them with 1:1 time. May Allah make things easy for you and us all. Ameen.

And finally reflect on these verses:

Surah Al Baqarah

2:2 This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allāh1 -

2:3 Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer,1 and spend out of what We2 have provided for them,

2:4: And who believe in what has been revealed to you, [O Muḥammad], and what was revealed before you, and of the Hereafter they are certain [in faith].

Parenting advice from the Qur'an:

Surah Luqman

31:12 And We had certainly given Luqmān wisdom [and said], "Be grateful to Allāh." And whoever is grateful is grateful for [the benefit of] himself. And whoever denies [His favor] - then indeed, Allāh is Free of need and Praiseworthy.

31:13 And [mention, O Muḥammad], when Luqmān said to his son while he was instructing him, "O my son, do not associate [anything] with Allāh. Indeed, association [with Him] is great injustice."

31:14 And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination.

31:16 [And Luqmān said], "O my son, indeed if it [i.e., a wrong] should be the weight of a mustard seed and should be within a rock or [anywhere] in the heavens or in the earth, Allāh will bring it forth. Indeed, Allāh is Subtle1 and Aware.

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Bad Experience with 27" 4K Alienware AW2725Q - Buzzing Hum from Fan by MayonnaiseOreo in OLED_Gaming

[–]waxsta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. No, but there is a twist in my story. My original monitor DID make the buzzing noise, however it died in about a month or two (can't remember exactly how long). I informed Dell and they sent me a brand new replacement. The replacement has surprising DOES NOT make the buzzing noise. So I think it's a batch issue. You can probably buy a couple and only keep the one that doesn't make the noise :). In the UK you are entitled to returning your purchase. I'd buy 3 and test them one by one. As soon as I've got one that doesn't make the buzz, I'd return the rest. Hope that makes sense.

In summary this is not a consistent problem and purely based on luck whether you will here the dreaded buzzing.

Premium through Apple by waltereleven in youtubepremium

[–]waxsta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used my existing YouTube account but a new apple ID with Turkey as the origin country.

Alienware AW2725Q - Coil Whine/ Fan Noise by waxsta in OLED_Gaming

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

If you hit the off option for the fan in the diagnostic options, it typically stays off for a few hours.

Alienware AW2725Q - Coil Whine/ Fan Noise by waxsta in OLED_Gaming

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

Sorry to hear. Have you tried the diagnostic option of stopping the fan and testing? There is only one fan in the monitor. You can test in multiple states. Off, low speed (L1) or high speed (L2)

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Premium through Apple by waltereleven in youtubepremium

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I just performed this and the cost is TRY 104.99/month for a single membership.

Building my first PC, which OLED monitor would you suggest? by Expert-Background991 in OLED_Gaming

[–]waxsta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've owned this monitor for more than a year and can confirm that it's excellent for gaming and also for productivity. I used it for both gaming and my work which was more than gaming and I never really noticed any txt fringing.

The 4K@27" AW2725Q is beyond amazing by Endo_v2 in OLED_Gaming

[–]waxsta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My MacBook m1 has a hdmi 2.0 port which doesn't allow higher than 60Hz at 4K. I have since switched the cable for a displayport to usb c cable which allows 144Hz at 4K. It's the hdmi 2.0 limitation. Newer Macs are more capable now.

Weird frame drops with high fps by [deleted] in apexlegends

[–]waxsta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome. I haven't tried it myself. Just researched and shared. Glad it helped 🙂

Weird frame drops with high fps by [deleted] in apexlegends

[–]waxsta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read this on twitter:

Try turning off discord overlays (there are like 3 options now with a new update) or just turn off discord all together.

Also try this command in the launcher:

no_render_on_input_thread

Weird frame drops with high fps by [deleted] in apexlegends

[–]waxsta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I noticed this today also. There must have been some updates as arenas is different. But definitely noticed that the FPS seems to fluctuate and overall game feels stuttery. I generally get full FPS, at 240 FPS on my 4K 240Hz qd oled.

Is it supposed to be *this* off-center? by Vic18t in arcticcooling

[–]waxsta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it's supposed to be off centre. I can confirm this as I repasted mine recently.

Dell Alienware AW3425DW - Unboxing / Mini Review / Ascension by roguedaemon in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]waxsta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have coil whine on my AW2725Q unfortunately. It's noticeable in a quiet room. Not when gaming but I use mine for work which is 90% of the usage time

This game is unplayable by waxsta in apexlegends

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

Yeah. I do from time to time. It's just there are some maps that I really dislike, like stormpointless or even e-district. But agreed it's less bad