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Member Since 08/10/2016
Last Seen 20/04/2022
Location ACT

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frugal investigator replied to Krad3r on RTX 3080 Intel i5-11400F Gaming PC: 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, 750W PSU & H570 Mainboard $2249 & Free Post @ Titan Tech & FuseTech
This deal has an unknown video card. FTW3 is probably better in terms of overclock and speed.
04/03/2022 - 18:00
frugal investigator replied to cille745 on Gaming PC with i5 -12400F, RTX3080, B660M MOBO, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 850W PSU + Bonus 2TB HDD & Headset $2469 + Delivery @ BPCTECH
It also is one of the highest performing. Don't forget your PC only uses the additional power when the card demands it.
04/03/2022 - 14:31
frugal investigator replied to keejoonc on Tenant or Landlord Responsibility to Replace Light Globes? (27 Globes)
Well obviously the replaceable ones (I did say that?). Landlord needs to attend to specialised ones. And yep no guarantee for reimbursement...
18/02/2022 - 13:58
frugal investigator replied to keejoonc on Tenant or Landlord Responsibility to Replace Light Globes? (27 Globes)
Not kidding, its a lots of light globes but seek reimbursement. Easier to fix quickly as let's face it regardless of if landlord will fix...
18/02/2022 - 12:42
frugal investigator replied to xarudo on Tenant or Landlord Responsibility to Replace Light Globes? (27 Globes)
I'm confused, the replaceable lights are clearly your responsibility why bother the landlord? He needs to pay around ~$200 for somebody to...
18/02/2022 - 10:27
frugal investigator replied to keanoobreaves on AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU $499 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Mine runs at 30-35 degrees idle seems like you have an issue.
03/02/2022 - 12:40
frugal investigator replied to Jonzay on [PC, Epic] Free - Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair @ Epic Games (4/2 - 11/2)
huh? Its a repeat freebie, which means they have given it away for free before. See: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/509680
28/01/2022 - 08:35
frugal investigator commented on [PC, Epic] Free - Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair @ Epic Games (4/2 - 11/2)
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a repeat freebie.
28/01/2022 - 08:28
frugal investigator replied to Truthbe on Why Do Slow Drivers Drive in The Right Lane?
People think they are doing the speed limit but they are doing less, if you are doing 100KM/hr you are usually driving 4KM less per hour...
24/01/2022 - 09:53
frugal investigator commented on [Backorder] Kleenex Complete Clean Toilet Paper 45 Rolls $19.50 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I prefer double length over 3PLY, i'm not fussed with 2PLY if it means less trees are cut down.
24/01/2022 - 09:11
frugal investigator replied to jv on Tossing up Rav4 or Something Else?
I pay $180 each service for my Toyota. It’s capped. Yay.
21/01/2022 - 09:22
frugal investigator replied to SnowDragon on EVGA Z20 RGB Optical Mechanical Keyboard $69 (Was $169) + Delivery @ BPC Technology
I have one with a scroll wheel but I never use it as my headphones control volume (which controls chat volume vs game volume) which is just...
17/01/2022 - 09:57
frugal investigator replied to Amayzingone on Is It Worth Doing Salary Sacrifice ?
Any reputable accountant will assess your financial situation properly, ask you questions such as how often you are going to update your...
10/01/2022 - 21:11
frugal investigator replied to Amayzingone on Is It Worth Doing Salary Sacrifice ?
Oh your a spammer now?
10/01/2022 - 21:05
frugal investigator replied to Amayzingone on Is It Worth Doing Salary Sacrifice ?
WTF? That’s bad advice.
10/01/2022 - 21:04
frugal investigator replied to devank on Is It Worth Doing Salary Sacrifice ?
There are car financing offers all the time, I got a new car on 2% finance so it’s not comparing right (some people pay for cars outright...
10/01/2022 - 20:54
frugal investigator replied to Amayzingone on Is It Worth Doing Salary Sacrifice ?
Not true, only for some salaries and only when you want a new car every 1-5 years. There are some disbenefits nobody seems to talk about,...
10/01/2022 - 17:16
frugal investigator replied to dreamstation on [PC] Free - Iratus: Lord of The Dead @ GOG
I think the difficulty levels for Iratus are a lot better, you can go nuts with harder modes if that's your style.
04/01/2022 - 12:54
frugal investigator replied to TeddyBear on [PC] Free - Iratus: Lord of The Dead @ GOG
Yep it’s good, I’ve finished it - I think it’s better than darkest dungeon.
03/01/2022 - 22:35
frugal investigator replied to BaeSuzy on UBank Home Loan 1.99% Variable and Comparison Rate, 80% LVR (Limited Time for New Customers / Call for Existing Customers)
Your math is fine. I was not talking about investing, offset vs investing is another topic, but good you point it out. My point is offset...
15/12/2021 - 17:42
frugal investigator replied to astevens on UBank Home Loan 1.99% Variable and Comparison Rate, 80% LVR (Limited Time for New Customers / Call for Existing Customers)
They are becoming rarer as they are seen as more expensive but they are cheaper if you plan to pay extra generally and most definitely if...
15/12/2021 - 14:50
frugal investigator replied to makeorbreak on UBank Home Loan 1.99% Variable and Comparison Rate, 80% LVR (Limited Time for New Customers / Call for Existing Customers)
Yep sorry not you specifically but everybody in the chain who is like redraw is pretty much the same and I would note while you don’t...
15/12/2021 - 14:32
frugal investigator replied to makeorbreak on UBank Home Loan 1.99% Variable and Comparison Rate, 80% LVR (Limited Time for New Customers / Call for Existing Customers)
Hmmm have you all been bamboozled (misinformed)? It is not even close to the same. Offset is liquid like you have paid from when the money...
15/12/2021 - 13:21
frugal investigator commented on UBank Home Loan 1.99% Variable and Comparison Rate, 80% LVR (Limited Time for New Customers / Call for Existing Customers)
Why anybody would go for an owner occupier home loan without an offset facility boggles my mind (assuming your home loan is approx. 30% of...
15/12/2021 - 12:50
frugal investigator replied to nubzy on Recommend a Car for My Mother - Budget $30k - $50K
Absolute crap, Peugeots are not remotely reliable. I have a Citroen and it also is a lemon. I had to get a specialised mechanic to fix it...
10/12/2021 - 23:39