jace88 » user profile

Role | Power User |
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Member Since | 11/10/2011 |
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Location | Sydney |
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bradyc on Gaming PCs: 9800X3D, RTX 5080, TUF B650EM-E, 32GB RAM + Borderlands 4: $2998; 5070 Ti $2548; 9070 XT $2348 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

Don't think anyone can really say but FWIW they let me change my specs to a new (cheaper) deal which came out a few days after I ordered…

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witheredcouch on Samsung 9100 PRO with Heatsink PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD: 1TB $197.40, 2TB $293.40 Delivered @ Samsung

I actually thought it'd go 10xx, etc, and before you know it, we're in nvidia or intel numerical sequencing! But it all makes more sense…

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Crackachu on Gaming PCs: R7 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB CL28 RAM, 2TB SSD, 850W PSU + Borderlands 4: $3188 | 5070 Ti $2688 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

Presumably most people will only get the code once they get the hardware which could still be some time away depending on when they…

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ZteveO on Gaming PCs: 9800X3D, RTX 5080, TUF B650EM-E, 32GB RAM + Borderlands 4: $2998; 5070 Ti $2548; 9070 XT $2348 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

Interesting choice. I was so intrigued by the Lian Li case but when I realised it doesn't come with case fans it turned me off.

jace88 commented on [Switch] Free Shiny Koraidon or Shiny Miraidon for Pokémon Scarlet or Violet @ EB Games (In-Store Only)
Thanks for the heads up. I've never redeemed any of these things before but do you need the NSO subscription?

jace88 commented on Seagate 24TB BarraCuda 3.5inch SATA Hard Drive (ST24000DM001) $549 @ Scorptec, Umart, etc
That's a lot of Linux distros! In all seriousness I'm not close to pricing on HDDs nowadays but is the deal this specific model, or the…

I was going to say... I can't figure out how this would work for us when we don't hae Epic Games Store on iOS here. *shrug*

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akatsuki on Gaming PCs: 9800X3D, RTX 5080, TUF B650EM-E, 32GB RAM + Borderlands 4: $2998; 5070 Ti $2548; 9070 XT $2348 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

I think the SSD upgrade options pricing is a bit funny when I read it which makes it seem so obvious which are the options to go for. Base:…

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akatsuki on Gaming PCs: 9800X3D, RTX 5080, TUF B650EM-E, 32GB RAM + Borderlands 4: $2998; 5070 Ti $2548; 9070 XT $2348 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

Curious why you chose the 2TB 990 SSD and upgraded to 850w PSU.

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kiitos on Gaming PCs: 9800X3D, RTX 5080, TUF B650EM-E, 32GB RAM + Borderlands 4: $2998; 5070 Ti $2548; 9070 XT $2348 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

Originally ordered this one: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16885387/redir I really wanted the ASUS TUF B650EM-E motherboard though…

jace88 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
Are you guys able to cancel/change orders from a few days ago (which presumably haven't been built yet) since the price is about $200…

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Nebula PC on Gaming PCs: R7 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB CL28 RAM, 2TB SSD, 850W PSU + Borderlands 4: $3188 | 5070 Ti $2688 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

Thanks. Looking forward to receiving my PC. Per the [Nebula FAQ](https://www.nebulapc.com.au/pages/faqs): >We take quality control…

jace88 commented on Goat Soap 100g - 6 Pack - $6.49 (Was $13.99) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ Chemist Warehouse
Great soap for some sensitive skin types.

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RamboMotin on Gaming PCs: R7 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB CL28 RAM, 2TB SSD, 850W PSU + Borderlands 4: $3188 | 5070 Ti $2688 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

I saw that but at $120 more... for me, I'm planning to upgrade the RAM to a 2x32GB kit in a couple of years time anyway. Don't think it'll…

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RamboMotin on Gaming PCs: R7 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB CL28 RAM, 2TB SSD, 850W PSU + Borderlands 4: $3188 | 5070 Ti $2688 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

Interesting. I'm not planning to have anything particularly important or that speed sensitive but went 4TB as only 2 M.2 slots on the…

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RamboMotin on Gaming PCs: R7 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB CL28 RAM, 2TB SSD, 850W PSU + Borderlands 4: $3188 | 5070 Ti $2688 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

I googled each of the parts when I ordered and they seem decent enough? I'm not looking for top tier/gold standard (at least not at this…

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Nebula PC on Gaming PCs: R7 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB CL28 RAM, 2TB SSD, 850W PSU + Borderlands 4: $3188 | 5070 Ti $2688 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

All good, appreciate how responsive you are on OzB and the tips/guidance. I ended up ordering the MSI fishtank style case.

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Nebula PC on Gaming PCs: R7 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB CL28 RAM, 2TB SSD, 850W PSU + Borderlands 4: $3188 | 5070 Ti $2688 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

Interesting I didn't notice that since I also really wanted a case with the fishtank style (and white) look just to make it feel much more…

jace88 commented on Gaming PCs: R7 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB CL28 RAM, 2TB SSD, 850W PSU + Borderlands 4: $3188 | 5070 Ti $2688 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC
Ended up ordering the following spec over the weekend (6/9): (items in bold are upgraded) >Core - OPERATING SYSTEM: Own Operating System…

That's such a shame :(

jace88 commented on Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 NVMe SSD $182.75 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
Decent price for a reliable and reputable 2tb gen 4.

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getgot on Gaming PCs + Borderlands 4: R5-7500F, RTX 5070, 32GB RAM: $1363; R7-9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD: $2888 + Del @ TechFast

Yeah bit of a weak response. A shame because I’m usually pretty supportive of tech fast and they weren’t particularly helpful or…

jace88 commented on Gaming PCs: R7 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB CL28 RAM, 2TB SSD, 850W PSU + Borderlands 4: $3188 | 5070 Ti $2688 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC
I've never ordered from Nebula before but do they already run the SATA/power wiring for the extra drives which are supported by the…

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Al Mawsil on Gaming PCs + Borderlands 4: R5-7500F, RTX 5070, 32GB RAM: $1363; R7-9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD: $2888 + Del @ TechFast

From Techfast >The ASUS TUF Gaming B650M‑E WiFi motherboard upgrade ($50) on that listing is currently unavailable. We don’t have a…

jace88 commented on Lenovo LOQ 17IRX10 Gaming Laptop (i7-14700HX, RTX 5070, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1560.35 Delivered @ Lenovo Outlet
Really good deal for the price. Congrats to those who got one!

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Nebula PC on Gaming PCs: R7 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB CL28 RAM, 2TB SSD, 850W PSU + Borderlands 4: $3188 | 5070 Ti $2688 + $50 Del @ Nebula PC

Do I need to add the Lian Li case fans or does it come with some stock case fans already? Given its a closed case it seems wasteful to add…

Decent discount. Great for lazy people like me who don't like switching carts.

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supremefy on Gaming PCs + Borderlands 4: R5-7500F, RTX 5070, 32GB RAM: $1363; R7-9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD: $2888 + Del @ TechFast

Gotcha. Sounds like actually do change speed then. The reviews I saw indicated the fans were fixed speed on/off and hence always noisy.

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supremefy on Gaming PCs + Borderlands 4: R5-7500F, RTX 5070, 32GB RAM: $1363; R7-9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD: $2888 + Del @ TechFast

Were the case fans loud on the CX700? I got mixed messaging from the listing which says they're PWM fans vs other reviews of CX700 which…

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supremefy on Gaming PCs + Borderlands 4: R5-7500F, RTX 5070, 32GB RAM: $1363; R7-9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD: $2888 + Del @ TechFast

Thanks for that. Did you get the basic CX700 RGB case initially? Any feedback on noise/cooling effectiveness?
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