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amaslam replied to lowgo on Fractal Design Meshify S2 Blackout TG E-ATX Case $98 + Delivery ($0 QLD/NSW C&C) @ Umart
Yes, have a corsair tower with some front panel bays for the same reason. 1st bay (Blu-ray multi-writer, yes I still use optical media)....
11/08/2022 - 13:20
amaslam replied to SgtBatten on Gaming PC: i3-12100F, RTX 3060 12GB, H610M MB, 16GB 3200MHZ RAM, 480GB SSD, 650W Bronze PSU $998 + Delivery @TechFast
You're right on the GPU being 3070/RX6700 XT level. That is the norm for 2K gaming and should last you for years longer. As for CPU current...
11/08/2022 - 10:50
amaslam commented on Gaming PC: i3-12100F, RTX 3060 12GB, H610M MB, 16GB 3200MHZ RAM, 480GB SSD, 650W Bronze PSU $998 + Delivery @TechFast
Recently I've built my own but did got with a budget build a few years ago with an AMD 2200G from TechFast. It's still running solidly and...
11/08/2022 - 09:58
amaslam replied to Sheng on AMD Ryzen 5 5600G CPU $203.15 ($198.37 with eBay Plus) Delivered @ Futu Online eBay
Yes it's a lot but I was building with this last year and the CPU prices was in the mid-high 200s. It's quiet and boring little CPU (with...
02/08/2022 - 15:21
amaslam replied to ShouldIBuyIt on [Refurb] Lenovo ThinkPad T470s i7 6600U 2.60GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, FHD IPS, Win11 $349 + Delivery ($0 VIC C&C) @ FuseTech AU
It skips checks for SecureBoot, TPM and CPU but UEFI is still used as it has been in previous versions of Windows. Note older systems do...
29/07/2022 - 15:14
amaslam replied to superforever on [Refurb] Lenovo ThinkPad T470s i7 6600U 2.60GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, FHD IPS, Win11 $349 + Delivery ($0 VIC C&C) @ FuseTech AU
It's not really a hack. The steps basically skip some checks during the install. However it still installs Windows and all it's features....
29/07/2022 - 15:13
amaslam replied to WallybR on AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU $789 Delivered @ Amazon AU
With Zen3 you also have years of real world fixes applied and all the apps working well. This cycle of release and fix starts again with...
29/07/2022 - 14:30
amaslam replied to superforever on [Refurb] Lenovo ThinkPad T470s i7 6600U 2.60GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, FHD IPS, Win11 $349 + Delivery ($0 VIC C&C) @ FuseTech AU
Yes you can. You have to do a few command line steps during the install. I've done it on 3rd Gen GPU Intel as well without a hitch....
28/07/2022 - 20:17
amaslam replied to peternow on AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Desktop Processor $210.99 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU
Yes, I used to have a 2200G and even the 3200G was noticeably better. So 5600G should be even more noticeably better than the 2400G. As for...
25/07/2022 - 22:17
amaslam replied to UncleRico on AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Desktop Processor $210.99 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU
I don't think it would be a noticeable difference. I have a 3200G based system (A320 chipset) and have also built 2 5600G based systems...
25/07/2022 - 10:09
amaslam commented on [Refurb] HP Elitebook 830 G5, i5-8350U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, W10 PRO, 1 Yr WTY $408 ($398.40 eBay Plus) Delivered @ SMG-AU eBay
These are decent machines. Used these as daily drivers while working in a few financial firms. They handle Office and Browsers apps fine....
20/07/2022 - 15:19
amaslam commented on [Prime] OnePlus 10 Pro 5G (EU NE2213) 12GB RAM 256GB Storage $1,269 Delivered @ OnePlus via Amazon AU
Had a OnePlus in the past (OP5) and it was an excellent phone, good price, good performance, stable OS. These days I go for Motorola as I...
11/07/2022 - 09:57
amaslam replied to bym007 on [VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, NT] Wingettes & Drumettes $1 each @ NeNe Chicken
It started in America and its origin is unknown. That being the case I say somebody just made it up and the fried chicken shops saw a...
04/07/2022 - 12:13
amaslam commented on Intel NUC M15 15.6" FHD i5-1135G7 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Laptop $897 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Umart
I think this is a decent laptop. 16 GB soldered is a small downer but still a usable amount of RAM at this price point, I do like the fact...
30/06/2022 - 16:39
amaslam replied to OzBoss on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (Core i5 10210U, 8GB, 256GB, 1080P IPS 15.6", W11 Home) $557 + Del ($0 in-Store/C&C/Metro) @ Officeworks
I think you're looking at this one. It's not the exact same model. Big difference is the screen (Good Guys one is 1366x768). Link to Good...
30/06/2022 - 16:30
amaslam replied to brunohvp on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (Core i5 10210U, 8GB, 256GB, 1080P IPS 15.6", W11 Home) $557 + Del ($0 in-Store/C&C/Metro) @ Officeworks
This deal for the better screen. The Asus has a 11th Gen Intel and this is 10th Gen Intel. If it's even noticeable the CPU speed difference...
30/06/2022 - 16:18
amaslam replied to bwatt72 on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (Core i5 10210U, 8GB, 256GB, 1080P IPS 15.6", W11 Home) $557 + Del ($0 in-Store/C&C/Metro) @ Officeworks
I'd wait till she is 11 and get it for the next Christmas. I'm sure there will something with better specs and this price range next year...
30/06/2022 - 16:14
amaslam replied to Kelvin on Lenovo 27" IdeaCentre All-in-One PC Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB DDR, 512GB SSD $897 Delivery / Pickup @ Officeworks
Specs difficult to find but it's Wifi 6 (AX).
29/06/2022 - 14:42
amaslam commented on Lenovo 27" IdeaCentre All-in-One PC Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB DDR, 512GB SSD $897 Delivery / Pickup @ Officeworks
These have their purpose but I think the general lack of flexibility and mediocre specs will let down users after a year or two. Pros:...
29/06/2022 - 14:41
amaslam replied to RSmith on Crucial 16GB (Single) DDR4 3200MHz CL22 SODIMM Laptop Memory $78 Shipped @ Amazon AU
When you mix faster RAM and slower RAM both sticks will run at the slower RAM stick speed. Focus on the type (DDR4) and voltage. The...
27/06/2022 - 14:06
amaslam replied to OldSchoolHarry on [Refurbished] Dell Latitude 7480, 14" FHD, i5 6300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Win 10 PRO, 1YR WTY $224.40 Delivered @ SMG-AU eBay
Basically if somebody dragged a ballpoint on the case or dragged the bottom on concrete. It'll scratch the plastic. You could ignore, cover...
25/06/2022 - 19:12
amaslam replied to unique452 on [Refurbished] Dell Latitude 7480, 14" FHD, i5 6300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Win 10 PRO, 1YR WTY $224.40 Delivered @ SMG-AU eBay
I have a few for the kids school laptops and older parents. They work fine for most things (including Roblox for the kids).
25/06/2022 - 09:49
amaslam replied to zhen on [Refurbished] Dell Latitude 7480, 14" FHD, i5 6300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Win 10 PRO, 1YR WTY $224.40 Delivered @ SMG-AU eBay
Yes, I've used this method (link below) a few times on PCs as old as 11 years old (3rd Gen Intel Core I7). So far stable and installing all...
25/06/2022 - 09:47
amaslam replied to bargainatoraah on [eBay Plus, Refurb] HP Elite 800 G1 i5 4570 3.2GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 10 $124.80 Delivered @ BNEACTTRADER eBay
These are usually ex-office PCs that were used for a few years (usually 3 years) then written off (depreciated), replaced with newer...
22/06/2022 - 09:11
amaslam replied to Casterton on Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2x16GB) 5200MHz CL40 DDR5 RAM $239 Delivered + Surcharge @ Shopping Express
Read this thread on Reddit that CL is not the whole picture. It's not simply CL40 bad, CL20 good and twice as fast. You must take into...
20/06/2022 - 17:20
amaslam replied to pointnlarf on [Refurb] Lenovo ThinkPad T460s with i5 6300U 2.40GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, FHD, Win11 $279 + Delivery ($0 VIC C&C) @ FuseTech AU
Win 10 Pro will install with no issues if that's what you're asking (only Win11 runs this min CPU check during install, but many steps and...
20/06/2022 - 10:44
amaslam replied to kisshell9 on [Refurb] Lenovo ThinkPad T460s with i5 6300U 2.40GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, FHD, Win11 $279 + Delivery ($0 VIC C&C) @ FuseTech AU
Glancing at UserBenchmark I think the Optiplex will be about even with the Lenovo. I'd favour the Optiplex because it is 4C/8T with higher...
18/06/2022 - 15:04
amaslam replied to pointnlarf on [Refurb] Lenovo ThinkPad T460s with i5 6300U 2.40GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, FHD, Win11 $279 + Delivery ($0 VIC C&C) @ FuseTech AU
Win11 can be installed on CPUs older than 8th Gen Intel CPUs. However MS will not 'officially support' it, meaning one day they might just...
18/06/2022 - 14:57
amaslam replied to Braday on AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core AM4 CPU $530.10 + Delivery + Surcharge @ Shopping Express
The 5600G seems to have more deals but neither have active deals at the moment. I have a few 5600G builds going but could never justify the...
10/06/2022 - 11:05
amaslam replied to allie181 on [eBook] Free - Access to Service & Repair Documentation for Select Apple Devices @ Apple
Ebay and gumtree for parts only listings if you want to go that route. The charities would only be well served with working stuff.
31/05/2022 - 15:04