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Member Since | 31/05/2017 |
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Saberross on [Pre Order] Acer NITRO VG272UV 27" WQHD 170Hz FS Gaming Monitor $299 + Delivery ($0 to Metro / VIC C&C) + Surcharge @ Centre Com

Can confirm, this stand is not adjustable (and pretty crappy in general). We immediately ordered a mount/arm for this - so factor that into...

Yeah I paid about the same, possibly more? At least got a 3080 around same time for $1400. Win some lose some.

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non-LHR on MSI GeForce RTX 3080 VENTUS 3X PLUS 10G OC LHR 10GB Graphics Card $1899 + Shipping @ Shopping Express

Hmmmm now I'm thinking of upgrading the cooling / thermal pads...

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non-LHR on MSI GeForce RTX 3080 VENTUS 3X PLUS 10G OC LHR 10GB Graphics Card $1899 + Shipping @ Shopping Express

Yeah I've got the MSI Ventus 3X 3080 OC (original October 2020 purchase is that non-LHR?). The thing runs really hot for my 1 hour a day of...

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mskeggs on 2SAN COVID Rapid Antigen Test 5 Pack - $48 + Delivery @ Healthy Life

FYI my order from the 28th of these shipped on 31st and I got them on Tuesday.

Thanks OP. Ordered one. A nice addition to my impact wrench and impact driver for those hard to reach bolts on my car.

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chickendinner123 on SanDisk 256GB Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C $35.59 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU

While I haven't used this particular thumb drive, I wouldn't want to be writing a lot of data often to this type of drive. They're usually...

MadInstro posted a deal SanDisk 256GB Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C $35.59 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Good price for a large capacity USB drive. Cheaper than previous Amazon deals for this same drive.

MadInstro posted a deal ViewSonic VX2705-2KP-MHD 27" 1440p 144hz IPS FreeSync Monitor $299 @ Scorptec & PCCaseGear & CPL
Seems like a good price on a 27" 1440p 144Hz monitor. Over at CentreCom it's $349 ViewSonic VX2705-2KP-MHD 27inch QHD IPS FreeSync 144Hz...

I've also go this 3000kg version and it's great, super sturdy and effortlessly raises the car without any worrying creaks and groans. The...

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Poor Ass on Ozito 2400W 3 in 1 Electric Blower Vacuum & Mulcher $35 (Was $49.95) @ Bunnings

One like this: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2800W-Lowest-Noise-Pet-Hair-Dryer-Blower-Dog-Cat-Grooming-Blaster-Heater-Adjust/282145252731

MadInstro commented on Seiko Alpinist (SARB017) Automatic $674.43 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
This is a beautiful watch. I own one of these (as well as a SARB033). Looks much nicer in person than in the photo - although the first...

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MadInstro posted a deal Castrol Edge Full Synthetic Engine Oil - 5W-30, 5 Litres $35.89 @ Supercheap Auto
Quality engine oil at a good price! Limit 2 per customer. Click and collect available.

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Jonc on Anova Precision Cooker (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth) 2nd Gen $134 Delivered @ Amazon AU

I just got a cheap esky/cooler and drilled a hole in the top. Outstanding insulation! eg:...

Cut up some old tee-shirts and other material and use as re-usable wipes (wash them in high temp wash to sterilise). Also Cloth nappies are...

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Jimothy Wongingtons on WaterWipes Sensitive Baby Wipes 540 Count Super Value Box (Pack of 9) $37.80 or $35.70 (Prime) Delivered (S&S) @ Amazon AU

We just use old material (i.e old pyjama pants cut up) for baby/toddler wipes. Just wet them (with water), then wash with the cloth...

MadInstro commented on [Prime] Lodge L9OG3 10.5" Round Cast Iron Griddle $18.93 Delivered @ Amazon AU via US
More expensive, but I think this is a better, more useful first buy for people wanting to try cast iron cooking:...

MadInstro commented on TP-Link HS100 Smart Wi-Fi Plug $29 @ Bing Lee (Price Beat $27.55 @ Officeworks, $26.10 @ Bunnings)
These are good WiFi plugs. I use one of these with a cheap $30 electric heater for the bathroom. When it's cold just use voice control to...

MadInstro commented on Dishwashers. Is It Worth Spending $1000+
I rented an apartment that had an Ikea dishwasher. For the 4 years that we rented, it never missed a beat. Did a good job cleaning as well....

I've got this one for a small 10x10m lawn of mostly thick kikuyu grass. It does the job fine without any cut outs if I do it weekly. If I...

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Jikx on Sony X90F 65" 4K UHD Android Smart LED TV, $2124.96 @ JB Hi-Fi (20% off Sony TVs Plus Extra 5% Email Subscriber)

Same! Thanks OP. Extra 5% was nice too. (I also had to sign up with a different email address to get the code)

MadInstro commented on Panasonic FX800 4K UHD TV: 55" $1299, 65" $1999 | Panasonic FZ950 55" 4K OLED TV $1799 + Delivery @ David Jones
This or Samsung NU8000? Both $1999...

I've got some of the ToolPro spanners and a large tool kit and other smaller items. Nice quality (maybe not for everyday pro workshop use?...

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