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el_cheapo replied to incipient on AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU US$168.60 (~A$240) / US$152.60 (~A$217) with PayPal Delivered @ Binary Tech Store AliExpress
I bought a 13600k for $200 (second hand). Not quite the same as this chips new but still, better than nothing, and thanks to Intel's…
19/03/2026 - 18:59
el_cheapo commented on TorGuard VPN Black Friday Sale: 75% off: ~A$25.50/Yr (~A$4.25/M) + Free Residential IP
How does the lifetime discount work, at recharge time will the discount only apply if you re-but on the same basis (i.e. if I but 3 years…
26/11/2025 - 10:03
el_cheapo replied to dazzles on Intel Core Ultra 5 225F CPU Processor $199 + Delivery ($0 to Metro with $250 Order/ mVIP/ NSW C&C) @ Mwave
Hey mate, I am very interested in this but have zero knowledge of ES CPUs from AliExpress. Do you have a link for a good one I could go for?
22/11/2025 - 10:37
el_cheapo replied to vid_ghost on Intel Core Ultra 5 225F CPU Processor $199 + Delivery ($0 to Metro with $250 Order/ mVIP/ NSW C&C) @ Mwave
(4470-2046)/2046x100 = 120% increase (single core) (31599-4971)/4971x100 = 540% increase (multi core)
17/11/2025 - 16:58
el_cheapo replied to MrZ on Intel Core Ultra 5 225F CPU Processor $199 + Delivery ($0 to Metro with $250 Order/ mVIP/ NSW C&C) @ Mwave
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/828vs6457/Intel-i5-3570K-vs-Intel-Ultra-5-225F
17/11/2025 - 15:35
el_cheapo replied to boxall on GameSir Nova Lite Wireless Gamepad (Space Purple) - US$12.72 / A$19.98 Delivered @ GameSir Global Store AliExpress
googling the colour code, some sites said midnight blue, others said space purple. Don't think it really matters, looking at the reviews on…
22/08/2025 - 16:17
GameSir Nova Lite Wireless Gamepad (Space Purple) - US$12.72 / A$19.98 Delivered @ GameSir Global Store AliExpress
el_cheapo posted a deal GameSir Nova Lite Wireless Gamepad (Space Purple) - US$12.72 / A$19.98 Delivered @ GameSir Global Store AliExpress
Seems like a good deal on a popular budget gamepad. I ended up getting it for around ~$17 shipped with coins and credit.
22/08/2025 - 15:05
el_cheapo commented on Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2025 (12.7" 2.9K 144Hz, 8GB/256GB, Widevine L1) US$165.71 (~A$257.95) Del @ Lenovo Smart 3c AliExpress
I found this guide pretty helpful for getting rid of the bloat and making everything english:…
01/08/2025 - 20:37
el_cheapo replied to ArtOfTheDeal on Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Keyboard Cover, Grey $128 Delivered @ Amazon AU
This is the correct one for the 2025 (model: AP501U) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006277538401.html 2025 does not have wireless…
19/06/2025 - 19:51
el_cheapo replied to tchiseen on Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Keyboard Cover, Grey $128 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Yeah me too, I also feel like the folio case is quite heavy. I might try an AliExpress case and see if it's better.
19/06/2025 - 19:37
el_cheapo commented on Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Keyboard Cover, Grey $128 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Folio case also on sale for a good price: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DTVXMXXZ
19/06/2025 - 14:33
el_cheapo replied to CVonC on Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 8GB RAM/256GB Storage (12.7" 3K 144Hz, Widevine L1) - $424.15 Delivered @ Lenovo AU
Same tablet but in Chinese with a questionable warranty. You can mostly remove all the Chinese, but for only around $50 more (when you take…
21/05/2025 - 17:24
el_cheapo commented on Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 8GB RAM/256GB Storage (12.7" 3K 144Hz, Widevine L1) - $424.15 Delivered @ Lenovo AU
Well, I wish I had waited for this before buying on AliExpress. Oh, well, it arrived today and is a very nice tablet.
21/05/2025 - 16:43
el_cheapo replied to frowny on Lenovo Tab P12 Tablet with Pen $349 @ ALDI
Where was there a iPad mini 7 for $350?
20/05/2025 - 11:00
el_cheapo replied to Clear on US$3 off US$29, US$5 off US$49, US$8 off US$69, US$10 off US$99 Spend on Selected Saving Items @ AliExpress
Thanks mate, please do me a favour and tag me (if you remember) next time you see a good Xiaoxin Pad Pro sale. Legend!
06/05/2025 - 21:01
el_cheapo replied to Clear on US$3 off US$29, US$5 off US$49, US$8 off US$69, US$10 off US$99 Spend on Selected Saving Items @ AliExpress
What are your thoughts on using the $20 code to get a Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.7" 2025 128GB for ~$350 shipped? Or hold for a better deal?
06/05/2025 - 20:42
el_cheapo replied to kogi on Crucial T500 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Internal 2TB SSD $203.15 ($191.20 eBay Plus) Delivered (Excl. NT) @ smarthomestoreau eBay
What ssd would you recommended? Looking for 1TB for work heavey on read/writes.
13/04/2025 - 10:23
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10/03/2025 - 22:07
el_cheapo replied to notewar on Garmin Forerunner 955 Running Watch + Cotton Bandana $451.31 Delivered @ Ryda Online & LuckyWorlds eBay
It is less than half the price of a 965 and pretty much the same watch except for the screen technology. It's up to you if you think AMOLED…
22/01/2025 - 17:05
el_cheapo commented on Soto Amicus Stove (without Igniter) $55.99 + Delivery ($0 with $99 Spend) @ Mont
It's a great stove; have used mine for many years. It is one of the few bits of gear in my kit that I am never tempted to upgrade.
02/12/2024 - 13:58
HGFRTEE 18.5" FHD IPS 100Hz Freesync Portable Monitor $119.99 Delivered @ HGFRTEE via Amazon AU
el_cheapo posted a deal HGFRTEE 18.5" FHD IPS 100Hz Freesync Portable Monitor $119.99 Delivered @ HGFRTEE via Amazon AU
Looks like a decent deal for anyone looking for a large portable monitor. HGFRTEE portable screen uses an 18.5'' advanced IPS screen with a…
29/09/2024 - 13:25
el_cheapo commented on Extra 50% off Select MEE audio Earphones, Headphones, Webcams from US$10 + Delivery @ MEEaudio.com
Bought a pair of pebbles off Amazon (my second pair cos u like them). Unfortunately one of the earbuds doesn't work. Amazon offer a refund,…
24/08/2024 - 11:48
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