Avacado

On 22/03/2024 at 17:33, Slaughtahouse said:

 

PC / Steam Progress:

 

Nintendo Switch Progress:

On a decent five of a kind deck right now. I had the sickest deck earlier this morning with face cards, I was getting millions per hand, but the boss that debuffed all face cards ended my run early. 

15 minutes ago, kaliz said:

just microwaved my coffee

Don't let @firedfly know. Last time he saw me do that he gave me a lecture on how much he hates it. 

5 minutes ago, Slaughtahouse said:

 

Let me know when you get to my level, then we talk. Reported for abuse XD

I get the feeling I have to unlock quite a few more jokers to be able to do that.

1 hour ago, The Pook said:

pls

 

I will donate handsomely to a ban Avacado fund

Git Gud.

On 20/03/2024 at 20:48, The Pook said:

 

gg ez

 

Bro, do you even Balatro?

36 minutes ago, GanjaSMK said:

 

Awe man dope! Roger that on biocide. I've got two 140's SW4 pro's on an AFII and WOW. Definitely on the list for maybe 120's of them for a 360. I'm thinking a 360 is maybe overkill for the CPU, but also maybe not because of unlocked PL1/PL2 ratios... Hmmmm. 

 

What's the general consensus on flex versus firm tubing? The obvious is flexibility if you're not measured things I assume, but are there performance and/or quality concerns with materials involved via flex versus firm? 

 

I'm gonna spend a good amount of time this weekend looking at AC and Bitspower. Might you or anyone offer 2 cents on whether or not it might be better to source all parts from one vendor instead of mixing? I'm thinking that's likely a best first-timer move, but not sure. 

 

On my AIO experiences (have had several including the *IIRC* the first Antec Khuler?), generally speaking I used all fans on RADS as intakes (whether top or front mounted) with various intake/exhaust options per build/config (some needed cooler internals, others not as much). 

 

But, with a "quote" (LOL), real watercooled PC, I'm guessing that since I'm aiming for CPU only this go then I'd be opting to exhaust that head out instead of in. So, in my mind (visually), either front or top exhaust.  I'm really diggin the Thermaltake CTE500 full tower. Not so much the connections from the top, but the vertical mounting position with no GPU sag. Looks dope IMHO. 

I run the SW4 Pro 140's and 120's and yea, they are top. You have to ask yourself how deep into to hobby you want to get or if this is a one off experience. The higher quality brands have longevity and most components can migrate into new builds. Honestly, if you did do a 360mm rad, the P12's would serve you well and save costs until you know how far you want to go.

I can't say I advise going into PETG or acrylic hard tubing for your first venture. Stay with soft tubing without plasticizer (Mayhems). If you only need a few feet (It's pricey), I would go Tygon A-60g, very hard to beat. When you really start narrowing choices down and getting ready to make purchases, we can help guide you better via discord. 

If you can source all you need from one brand that you like, go for it. I will say that it doesn't really matter at the high ends. Make sure everything you buy is copper/nickel based and does not contain aluminum to avoid galvanic corrosion. My experience is that most E-tailers rarely have everything you need in one place so you might have to shop around or order direct from over seas. 

The push vs. pull argument has been going on forever. Honestly it doesn't matter when you are talking SW4 Pro's. What does matter is case airflow and pressure. We can hash that out later. 

16 minutes ago, GanjaSMK said:

I am about to embark on my first WC parts collection to build my first loop for CPU only. 10850K since I have parts to begin a second build. 

 

Goal:

 

Familiarize myself with WC parts and so forth; researching parts for correct fittings/cases, etc; and giving the CPU the max headroom for clocking. Whatever the results end up - good or bad - I am aiming for a learning experience over performance. Though, performance will be the secondary goal obviously. 

 

What the community can provide: 

 

I hope anyone and everyone could chime in with their subjective and objective opinions on parts or theory or anything. I'll likely use this thread as a starting point and being a new build-log thread and try to make it pretty/presentable. 

 

What I have & what I need: 

 

I have CPU/GPU, mobo, RAM, storage; I need a case, PSU and CPU cooling parts.  Let me see if I have the basics: 

 

CPU block

Pump

Radiator 

Fans 

Coolant mix (still researching but looking at 50/50 mix, or 25/75, OR in between those two)

 

For all of the available companies that offer watercooling solutions (custom build), EK, and such, who stands out in the crowd? I don't need to go to extremes with the highest of tiers, but I am inclined to at least buy middle-upper end parts because I do believe quality succumbs to all other variables (whatever they may be). 

 

Thoughts from all of our beloved EXHW community? 

First off, GL! It's going to be a lot of fun. I don't have any extra Fan's or pumps/res's that I'm willing to part with, but I do have just about any size rad you need, so don't buy one, just tell me what size you need. Try to stay away from EK if possible. Bitspower, Aqua Computer, heatkiller, optimus, Phanteks and Acool are all solid choices. If you want decent middle ground for the price then Barrow or Bykski. 

I would recommend running distilled with added biocide and inhibitor (I used Mayhems Hades/Inhibitor). I started shying away from premixes and concentrates. Plus solutions without glycol mixes flow better. 

For fan's, BeQuiet SW4 Pro's are top tier. If you want affordable and good performing then the Arctic P12/14 5 packs are great.

I'm partial to D5 pumps and 95% of mine are all Aqua Computer, but the newer variants of the DDC pumps are pretty good too. It really depends where you want to dissipate the pump generated heat and if you prefer flow or head pressure. Though for a CPU only loop, I won't imagine you are going to have to choose. 

3 hours ago, The Pook said:

 

better get your hole ready for tonight bb

 

lasted all the way to 15 14

 

You ain't that good, I bought the game an hour ago.

26 minutes ago, The Pook said:

but I mostly petered out at 4-5 

Sounds about right. Stamina takes practice 

FIGHT ME

Are any of the Corsair winners still missing their prizes? If so, please let me know so I can check with the vendor. 

My favorite is the Logitech G700. I have a two of them and would have bought more until I realized they are like $200 now??????????

In like Flint.

Yea, I managed to finish the game when it released, but I think it would be cool to check out once again too.

Corsair has confirmed ordering of all of the prizes today! Thank you all again for your participation. 

41 minutes ago, neurotix said:

I'm so confused lol

Why?

You got glitched homie., 

On 10/08/2023 at 19:24, neurotix said:

Got ENTERPRISE permission to do glitch art of our awesome admin. Sorry, the black and red one is more red than anything because of the way I do these, having black show up just doesn't work, it ends up grey.

 

 

 

 

You've been glitched, man.

No, I've been glitched...

@bean02& @TheBadBull Please send me your addresses for shipment of the prize by this Sunday. I would very much like to get the entire Corsair prize list out by then. 

As title suggests. 

Here is the drawing. Audio was removed. 

10 minutes ago, GENiEBEN said:

173 WUs and only 7M points, really not sure where I screwed up

I'm guessing you went CPU heavy. You didn't mess up, you showed OG dominance. 

Thank you everyone who donated crunching power! As soon as I have the list, I'll get the random drawing setup. Please remember that Be Quiet prizes are only eligible to USA or Canada winners. 

10 hours ago, The Pook said:

summary:

 

On 23/02/2024 at 20:27, markfw said:

I could be in first place if I wanted to, as I hold a 155 million ppd on Anandtech, but I didn't want to ruin your competition...

 

That 155 mil is just 7 video cards, 4 4090's, and 2 4080's, and a 3080TI.

 

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