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vongole83 replied to Dim Sim on Gaming PCs: 9800X3D, RTX 5080, TUF B650EM-E, 32GB RAM + Borderlands 4: $2998; 5070 Ti $2548; 9070 XT $2348 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC
You should not be having issues with that PSU on that build. My 9070XT barely gets over 300W under 100% load (flight sim 24 at 4K) Check…
10/09/2025 - 22:54
vongole83 commented on Gaming PCs: 9800X3D, RTX 5080, TUF B650EM-E, 32GB RAM + Borderlands 4: $2998; 5070 Ti $2548; 9070 XT $2348 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC
This is a very nice build/ price. Crying over my 9070XT/7800X3D combo I bought in March 😭
10/09/2025 - 14:37
vongole83 replied to deadpoet on AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU US$259.30 (~A$404.40) Delivered @ Comet Crash Global Store AliExpress
Agree - I think this is the GOAT for value if you are into single player or something like Flight Simulator like I am (very CPU heavy but…
25/08/2025 - 20:05
vongole83 replied to bjt on AOOSTAR N1PRO Mini PC: N150, 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Dual 2.5GB LAN, USB-C, W11 Pro, Wi-Fi 5 $223 Delivered @ AOOSTAR Amazon AU
Ah I must have misread some of the other comments in the thread.
20/08/2025 - 09:10
vongole83 commented on AOOSTAR N1PRO Mini PC: N150, 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Dual 2.5GB LAN, USB-C, W11 Pro, Wi-Fi 5 $223 Delivered @ AOOSTAR Amazon AU
So could I do the following with this: - Use Proxmox to run both Home Assistant and a Plex server - Remove the Wifi M2 and install a second…
18/08/2025 - 10:56
vongole83 commented on LEGO Icons Concorde 10318 $220 (RRP $299.99) Delivered / C&C / In-Store @ Myer
Does it come assembled at this price?
18/08/2025 - 10:44
vongole83 replied to topherboi on Apple iPad Pro M4 (11-inch, Standard Glass, Wi-Fi, 2TB) $2287 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Sure you can. I’ll post you a sharpie.
04/08/2025 - 17:49
vongole83 commented on $40 off $300-$399.99 Spend / $60 off $400+ Spend (Online Only, Exclusions Apply) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys
Does spending using store cash count towards the total?
24/07/2025 - 09:13
vongole83 commented on Trackir 5 + TrackClip Pro Bundle $99 (Was $469) + $10 Shipping (Free VIC C&C) @ Hobby Warehouse
Just got refunded with no explanation
08/07/2025 - 15:35
vongole83 commented on Trackir 5 + TrackClip Pro Bundle $99 (Was $469) + $10 Shipping (Free VIC C&C) @ Hobby Warehouse
I got one - thanks! Currently using SmoothTrack (iOS app and works pretty well) so interested to see how this compares. I recommend it for…
05/07/2025 - 20:05
vongole83 replied to trankillity on AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU $799 Delivered @ Computer Alliance via Amazon AU
I know. Read the disclaimer on the link though. Hardly fills one with confidence.
05/07/2025 - 12:56
vongole83 replied to rarelyscene on AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU $799 Delivered @ Computer Alliance via Amazon AU
That first link was a very dubious looking seller IMO. Warnings of bent pins and stains on the CPU?! oh, and no warranty to boot. What a…
04/07/2025 - 13:47
vongole83 replied to Wally Simmonds on AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU $799 Delivered @ Computer Alliance via Amazon AU
Yep those sellers are generally not any cheaper (or not much) than local anyway. Not worth a $20/50 saving when I can wait for a deal then…
04/07/2025 - 11:56
vongole83 commented on AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU $799 Delivered @ Computer Alliance via Amazon AU
Yep the fear of blowing up my board or other components with a fake CPU keeps me away from the AliExpress vendors for sure. Not worth the…
04/07/2025 - 11:27
vongole83 replied to lordezekiel on MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32GB Ventus 3X OC GDDR7 Graphics Card $4299 Delivered ($0 VIC/NSW/SA C&C/ In-Store) @ Centre Com
In all seriousness that highlights how crazy current pricing is. 7.5X a 9060XT. Totally nuts.
29/06/2025 - 12:57
vongole83 replied to lordezekiel on MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32GB Ventus 3X OC GDDR7 Graphics Card $4299 Delivered ($0 VIC/NSW/SA C&C/ In-Store) @ Centre Com
Given that 9060XT supports FSR4, running 7.5 of those in SLI will yield FSR30. That's some serious upscaling…
29/06/2025 - 12:56
vongole83 commented on Gaming PC: MSI RTX5080 Inspire OC / 7800X3D / 32GB 6000 C30 D5 / 850W ATX3.1 / 240mm AIO $3280 + Delivery ($0 VIC C&C) @ Evatech
Replied to a post above but in case it’s missed- I bought a previous GPU-less build from these guys. It was put together on time and has…
26/06/2025 - 13:28
vongole83 replied to Gemka2K18 on Gaming PC: MSI RTX5080 Inspire OC / 7800X3D / 32GB 6000 C30 D5 / 850W ATX3.1 / 240mm AIO $3280 + Delivery ($0 VIC C&C) @ Evatech
Yep got my GPU-less build from them in a deal here. Main draw was quality customer service and a step up in component quality over some…
26/06/2025 - 13:22
vongole83 replied to rocket-tear on Gaming PCs: R5-7500F, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB $1188 | R7-9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe, 850W Gold PSU $2888 + Del @ TechFast
This is an excellent price so I would say you should just buy ASAP as I expect they will go pretty quickly.
24/06/2025 - 19:50
vongole83 commented on Metabo 18V 5.5/4.0Ah Brushless Cordless 2-Piece Combo Kit $249 Shipped @ Sydney Tools
This or the Bosch deal for DIY? My old hammer drill has just about had it.
20/06/2025 - 22:36
vongole83 commented on Gaming PCs: 32GB 6000MHz RAM, 1TB NVMe, i5-14400F, RTX 5070: $1288, R7-9800X3D, RTX 5090: $4999 + Delivery @ TechFast
That is a hell of a deal for the 5090 build. Tempted to buy it just for the card haha
20/06/2025 - 17:35
vongole83 replied to Erasmuz on AMD Ryzen 9800X3D US$458.73 (~A$703) Delivered @ SZCPU Store AliExpress
Yeah a bargain this ain’t haha. Prices are coming down so I expect we will find something closer to $700 here in Aus soon
17/06/2025 - 21:10
vongole83 commented on AMD Ryzen 9800X3D US$458.73 (~A$703) Delivered @ SZCPU Store AliExpress
Will also have to pay import taxes on this according to the listing so won’t be a bargain by the time you get it
17/06/2025 - 15:08
vongole83 commented on AMD Ryzen 9800X3D US$458.73 (~A$703) Delivered @ SZCPU Store AliExpress
Was tempted til I saw this: Tips: 1.The product is brand New One year warranty and will be shipped loose! Minor surface wear, bent pins, or…
16/06/2025 - 20:48
vongole83 commented on [RAC] Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 256GB Wi-Fi $1,897.15 (RRP $2,197) + Delivery ($0 WA C&C/ in-Store) @ Retravision
Better to get OfficeWorks to price match JB $1,999 price and getting 5% off + flybuys points.
16/06/2025 - 15:12
vongole83 commented on [VIC] 19.2kWh Goodwe Battery for $5500 Installed with Federal Rebate @ Marshall Energy Solutions
So is 5500 solar and battery as per the title? As that isn't how I read the description. Also assume (if it includes solar) this is the…
09/06/2025 - 11:07
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