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aromaticsnail replied to twig on Intel Core i5-14400F CPU $178.89 (Was $223) Delivered @ Amazon Germany via AU
Correct. Intel is still the way to go for homelab usage due to how good Quicksync is, and also Intel's idle power consumption still beats…
27/08/2025 - 09:41
aromaticsnail commented on Mechpro 9-Drawer Workbench Tool Trolley 46in - MPTT9D-46IN $374.25 (Click & Collect Only) @ Repco
Thanks OP grabbed one. Sparesbox have this model listed at $1150 so looks to be a great deal.
17/04/2025 - 14:05
aromaticsnail replied to fincoder on [Used] HP Probook 450 G5 Laptop: Intel i5-8250u, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win11, New Battery $279 Delivered and more @Corporatepc
It's free and easy to check ABN + ASIC register, all public information. I had a look and it goes back to a residential address in Victoria.
16/04/2025 - 16:18
aromaticsnail replied to Fatfat on Castrol Edge 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $39.99 (Member Price) + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Autobarn
Dude you need to check your oil more often... The oil light coming on means it's dangerously low.
26/03/2025 - 15:08
aromaticsnail commented on AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU US$153.92 (~A$244.59) Delivered @ Computer Quality Global Store AliExpress
That's a great price, got one. Thanks OP
11/03/2025 - 22:05
aromaticsnail replied to Shiroi Okami on Intel Core i5-12400F CPU $156 ($152.10 with eBay Plus) Delivered @ Smarthomestoreau eBay
False. Intel 13th and 14th gen chips have instability issues. 12th gen is on a completely different architecture and unaffected.
25/11/2024 - 12:08
aromaticsnail replied to audreamer on Kingston KC3000 4TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD $379 + Delivery ($0 C&C) + Surcharge @ JW, Umart/MSY & Scorptec
You can buy M.2 heatsinks from most PC stores for around $10.
09/11/2024 - 14:48
aromaticsnail commented on Seagate EXOS X16 12TB HDD $244 Delivered @ MetroCom eBay
Important to note these are old stock as per eBay description: *Condition: Brand new, old stock, date of manufacture is Jan 2021.*
26/05/2024 - 22:35
aromaticsnail replied to Mibo on Best Car under $7,500?
OP, listen to this guy.
11/05/2024 - 10:02
[Pre Order] Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 from $8990 Rideaway ($500 Online Deposit Required) @ Royal Enfield Dealers
aromaticsnail posted a deal [Pre Order] Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 from $8990 Rideaway ($500 Online Deposit Required) @ Royal Enfield Dealers
The new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available to pre-order in Australia. The pricing is an "Introductory Price", but no details on what…
19/12/2023 - 13:49
aromaticsnail replied to zfind on What Was Your Best OzBargain Deal Ever?
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/382306
15/12/2023 - 12:36
aromaticsnail commented on Hoco EW25 Wireless Earphones for $33 Delivered @ Phone-Mate
Great, more e-waste!
01/12/2023 - 16:50
aromaticsnail commented on Apple AirPods Max (Space Grey Only) $774.99 Delivered @ Amazon AU
No USB-C = no buy
16/11/2023 - 22:29
aromaticsnail replied to FLICKIT on [Used] Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro PC i7-6700T 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Win11p $199.75 ($195.05 eBay+) Shipped @ Max Direct Computer eBay
Look, it's a fine CPU for very basic tasks or running a low power server etc. My point is there is no deal here, for the same price I…
31/10/2023 - 22:12
aromaticsnail commented on [Used] Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro PC i7-6700T 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Win11p $199.75 ($195.05 eBay+) Shipped @ Max Direct Computer eBay
This is not worth $200. It does not support Windows 11, and the 6700 T series will struggle to run more than a couple browser tabs or MS…
31/10/2023 - 19:10
aromaticsnail commented on ZOTAC GeForce GT 730 Zone Edition 4GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 X16 (X8 Lanes) $111.90 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Terrible deal. Better off with integrated graphics.
29/10/2023 - 13:56
aromaticsnail commented on Which Car? Rough Time to Buy - Budget $60,000
60x AU Falcon's
29/09/2023 - 23:26
aromaticsnail commented on Recommend Me a "Dumb" Car
EK Civic
26/07/2023 - 20:05
aromaticsnail replied to scottySK on Fanatec CSL DD 5Nm $335.90, 8Nm $510.80 + Delivery - Only When Purchased with Fanatec Steering Wheel + Pedals @ Fanatec
You’re better off buying a pre-made adapter off AliExpress for about $50.
25/07/2023 - 10:50
aromaticsnail replied to Shambler on FANATEC CSL DD Ready2Race Bundle for PC (5 NM) $639.90 + Delivery @ FANATEC
I purchased this one: https://rb.gy/61dtj
16/06/2023 - 12:00
aromaticsnail commented on FANATEC CSL DD Ready2Race Bundle for PC (5 NM) $639.90 + Delivery @ FANATEC
Perfect timing. Thanks OP.
13/06/2023 - 19:26
aromaticsnail replied to Borg on Spotify Premium: Individual TRY₺30 Per Month (~$2.40), Family TRY₺50 Per Month (~$4.00) (Android and VPN Required) @ Spotify
I too had this issue. What resolved it was cancelling my existing premium on my Spotify account, waiting for it to revert to a free…
28/02/2023 - 09:45
aromaticsnail commented on Gigabyte RTX 4080 Aero OC 16GB OC GDDR6X Graphics Card $1799 + $5 Delivery ($0 VIC/NSW C&C/ in-Store) + Surcharge @ Centre Com
Please no one buy this, don't let these multi-billion dollar companies price gouge and get away with it.
24/02/2023 - 21:24
[NSW] Free Bike Tune-ups at the Parramatta Escarpment Boardwalk
aromaticsnail posted a deal [NSW] Free Bike Tune-ups at the Parramatta Escarpment Boardwalk
Attention all Cyclists! City of Parramatta is offering Free Bike Tune-ups at the Escarpment Boardwalk on the following dates: Wednesday…
17/06/2021 - 14:32
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