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LoungeLizard replied to J6 on R7-3700X Gaming PCs [B450/16G 3000/480/650B]: $1688 w 2070 Super / $1988 w 2080 Super + Delivery @ TechFast
For your purposes you won't notice any difference between the systems. If you really only need a PC for light gaming and some editing then...
06/08/2020 - 15:02
LoungeLizard replied to gttdm on OnePlus 6T (8GB RAM, 128GB, Mirror Black, Global Model) $399 + Delivery @ Kogan
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/oneplus-software-maintenance-schedule.862347/ If ongoing software support is your main concern then...
21/07/2020 - 06:27
LoungeLizard replied to congo on TerraMaster F5-420 5 Bay NAS with 2x GBE LAN $489.99 Delivered @ TerraMaster Amazon AU
If you like to fiddle, yes. If you want something that just works out of the box a NAS is better (and probably more reliable)
20/07/2020 - 19:56
LoungeLizard replied to cacique on TerraMaster F5-420 5 Bay NAS with 2x GBE LAN $489.99 Delivered @ TerraMaster Amazon AU
The Terramaster uses a J1900 CPU which is significantly slower/older than the J3455 used in the Synology. It'll be OK for general NAS...
20/07/2020 - 19:53
LoungeLizard replied to wrx5 on TCL 65" P8S Android QUHD LED TV $895.50 (C&C Only) @ The Good Guys
No Android TV <> Play Store. Also, not all TVs support all Android TV apps, however most will support the more popular ones like Netflix,...
16/07/2020 - 10:54
LoungeLizard replied to Rkel403 on [Pre Order] Samsung 65 Inch Q80T 4K UHD HDR Smart QLED TV QA65Q80TAWXXY - $2521 Delivered @ Appliances Online
Can't speak about this model, however I have a Sony Z9F which is comparable. I seriously looked at the OLEDs and they are better overall,...
16/07/2020 - 10:32
LoungeLizard commented on Virgin Australia: Brisbane to Cairns over Summer, Flights from $92 Each Way @ Beat That Flight
Be very careful booking with Virgin. We had some regional flights booked, they have have been moved around many times and in some instances...
12/07/2020 - 19:34
LoungeLizard replied to BennyT83 on Knipex Pliers Wrench (86 03 180) 180mm - $90.48 Shipped ($81.38 w/Amazon Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
- They grip as you turn, so very little chance of slipping/rounding edges. - Don't need to take the tool off the nut while...
07/07/2020 - 17:31
LoungeLizard commented on Knipex Pliers Wrench (86 03 180) 180mm - $90.48 Shipped ($81.38 w/Amazon Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Silver/satin one: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B000X4KP1C?smid=A4XRJ8S0WXSO0&th=1 Other sizes are also priced well. We have these at work,...
07/07/2020 - 17:22
LoungeLizard replied to stratbargain on PC Case/Hardware Suggestions for FreeNAS Setup
Aaah yes you're right, it is DDR4. I'll check out the Gemini Lake CPU Onboard MBs as well, but as you said doesn't look like they are...
05/07/2020 - 12:42
LoungeLizard commented on PC Case/Hardware Suggestions for FreeNAS Setup
Oops, wrong spot
05/07/2020 - 12:41
LoungeLizard replied to stratbargain on PC Case/Hardware Suggestions for FreeNAS Setup
Thanks for the detailed reply! Sounds like your requirements are similar to mine. What RAM did you use? I have some old laptop RAM lying...
05/07/2020 - 10:37
LoungeLizard replied to stratbargain on PC Case/Hardware Suggestions for FreeNAS Setup
@stratbargain What OS and apps are your running? I want to retire my QNAP + NUC home server combo, already have new 4 x 12TB drives but...
05/07/2020 - 09:34
LoungeLizard replied to itshammer on Cuisinart MCP-12N Multiclad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set $387.57 (Was $485.47) +Del ($0 w/Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Yes, but 18/4 or 18/8 (302) stainless steel contains enough nickel to handle mild acids and it won't be a problem unless you leave it in...
02/07/2020 - 07:36
LoungeLizard commented on Cuisinart MCP-12N Multiclad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set $387.57 (Was $485.47) +Del ($0 w/Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Unless you're planning on cooking with acid I wouldn't worry about the 18/10 bit. We've been using our set almost daily for ~5 years now...
02/07/2020 - 06:52
LoungeLizard commented on Chasseur Round French Oven 28cm/6.3L Liquorice $300 + Free Shipping (58% off, down from $719) @ Teddingtons
What makes these (and others like Le Creuset) so expensive? Genuine question. We have an el-cheapo enamelled cast iron pot that is heavily...
22/06/2020 - 11:52
LoungeLizard replied to 1000060 on Global 3 Piece Oriental Knife Set $129 + Delivery @ Victoria’s Basement eBay AU
Global knifes are good value, although a bread knife in the set is a much better option than the mid-sized knife. Just remember that ANY...
12/06/2020 - 09:55
LoungeLizard replied to crazy horse on Mistral Smart Plug $10 (Was $19) @ Australia Post
Haven't tried it but with Google Home you can set up routines, might be possible to turn these on/off at certain times
09/06/2020 - 12:32
LoungeLizard replied to FlopHunter on Google Home Max $188.10 (Save $10 with Code) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ JB Hi-Fi
The Google home was the original. Mini is smaller, Max is bigger. Go figure.
03/06/2020 - 15:03
LoungeLizard replied to ramrod1234x on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $341.74 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
The 12TBs are not SMR anyway, so should be OK
20/05/2020 - 10:30
LoungeLizard replied to ramrod1234x on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $341.74 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
https://www.extremetech.com/computing/309730-western-digital-comes-clean-shares-which-hard-drives-use-smr From the article: "The reason SMR...
20/05/2020 - 10:24
LoungeLizard replied to pakadum on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $341.74 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
You have to wait a week or two, not sure on exact timing. A nabbed 2 previous time the price dipped to this point (about 3 weeks ago) and 2...
20/05/2020 - 09:34
LoungeLizard replied to videoman on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $341.74 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Everything was cheaper pre-covid. Except cars, and maybe houses
20/05/2020 - 09:24
LoungeLizard replied to krisspy on Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 4G 128GB $599 / Huawei P30 $0 Upfront on Telstra $65/Mth 60GB 12 Mth Plan (EXP) @ JB Hi-Fi (Port-In Req)
>What do people need 5g for? >This, it's overrated. Indeed, we have reached mobile network perfection, no need to improve.
14/05/2020 - 10:14
LoungeLizard replied to Tsapena on Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 4G 128GB $599 / Huawei P30 $0 Upfront on Telstra $65/Mth 60GB 12 Mth Plan (EXP) @ JB Hi-Fi (Port-In Req)
Plenty of reviews around. Yes it's OK, but there are many other high end phones with similar specs/cost, each with it's own strengths....
14/05/2020 - 08:09
LoungeLizard replied to LittleTicket on Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 4G 128GB $599 / Huawei P30 $0 Upfront on Telstra $65/Mth 60GB 12 Mth Plan (EXP) @ JB Hi-Fi (Port-In Req)
Looks like 4G, which to me is a deal killer if you're spending this much on a phone & plan.
14/05/2020 - 08:01
LoungeLizard replied to dofdaus on Westpac Altitude Black - 90,000 QFF Pts ($50 Fee 1st Year) /150,000 Altitude Pts /w $4000 Spend in 90d (Existing Westpac Cust)
Have to agree, it's almost certain that Virgin will stop flying internationally. When that happens Qantas will devalue their points...
11/05/2020 - 13:38