At 33yrs old I have joined the PC master race.

[Nick R]

@layten Reminds me of the look of absolute disdain on Jamie Lee Curtis's face when she said she plays Street Fighter, and the interviewer asked if she's a Ryu or Ken player:

 

 

"Same energy", as I believe the kids say.

[layten]

This is my Logitech setup.

Go go synchronised RGB!

 

The wireless charging mousemat is the best thing ever.

[iknowgungfu]

I've got a G903 mouse the other day for my birthday. Really impressed with it before I've even tinkered with the software.

 

My last mouse was a Razer Copperhead from about 2003 I think.

[sega_kid]

It's built! I feel quite proud managing to do this for the first time ever...

 

Now for some updating installing and gaming 

[Stevie]

On 16/07/2020 at 18:00, simms said:

Henry Cavil at it as well.  Cool guy, as he's into my other hobby also - motorcycling

 

Good on him bearing in mind he has the money to by a prebuilt monster PC

 

 

 

And Terry Crew

 

 

[jonamok]

Terry will be getting some high-quality smut on that.

[Siri]

2 hours ago, Gwangi said:

So...I feel like I need a decent keyboard, mouse and pad...recommend me do?

 

I’m tracking striders monitor thread.

Honestly, KBM comes down to a matter of personal tastes to the point where you should find a shop or even a computer fair to try out a couple before picking up something - Although that is hard in the current climate, to be fair.

Mouse generally came down to having enough buttons for my needs - as I usually sit at my desk to play Path of Exile with KBM, I decided I needed another 5 buttons, but not one of those MMO mice that has about 20 and I'd be more annoyed with it. Ended up going with the Logitech G502 several years ago and you can fill the fucking thing with (included) weights so I don't end up flinging it off the desk, and I'd probably go with the wireless equivalent if this fell apart tomorrow.

Keyboard choice, at least if you're going mechanical, rely mostly on which sorts of switches you want. Consider getting yourself a keyboard switch tester like this one , figure out which ones suit your fancy along with noise tolerance, and look at some keyboards featuring those switches as a starting point. Don't panic if something you see has Kailh switches instead of Cherry MX and it's at a price you're willing to take a swing at, as you might not even notice in actual use.

At the very least, don't just go on what other people covet when it comes to linear vs. tactile - a lot of people swear on reds, but I thoroughly disliked playing on reds via a fancy Corsair K95. I think I actually preferred a Microsoft membrane keyboard you could get for a tenner.

Personally, I went with a 60% tenkeyless, as I valued the space I have on my bureau desk more than I did a number pad and a hulking great bezel covered in media player buttons. I ended up getting a Magicforce 68 with Cherry MX Blues - Again, though, very personal preference. I even have disgustingly orange keycaps on it.

[jonamok]

So, question on water cooling a GPU...

 

I appreciate a water loop makes a big difference on a CPU vs air-cooled, as those chips tend to run super hot.

 

But how much difference to temps and noise does an AIO cooler make for say a 2080 vs its default air cooler? Is it worth the effort? Assume I’d need a biggish case for two AIO pumps, pipe sets, rads and fans?

[Nick R]

2 hours ago, Siri said:

Mouse generally came down to having enough buttons for my needs - as I usually sit at my desk to play Path of Exile with KBM, I decided I needed another 5 buttons, but not one of those MMO mice that has about 20 and I'd be more annoyed with it. Ended up going with the Logitech G502 several years ago and you can fill the fucking thing with (included) weights so I don't end up flinging it off the desk, and I'd probably go with the wireless equivalent if this fell apart tomorrow.

 

I got a Logitech G402 a couple of years ago. It's the first mouse I've owned that could be called a "gaming mouse", with all those flat black stealth bomber panels and (optional) pulsing LEDs. (Which I have disabled, obviously!)

 

Before this, I'd previously only ever used plain old Microsoft Mice (originally ball, then optical); for a long time I put off getting a gaming mouse because in photos, all those flat panel surfaces never looked as comfortable as a good old Intellimouse. So it was nice to find that this Logitech is really comfortable.

 

It does have an issue where occasionally a movement of one notch on the scroll wheel won't register - I notice it in Windows more than in games. Every time it happens, I tense up: when using a computer, there aren't many things that put me on edge as much as inconsistently swallowed inputs!

 

 

 

As for keyboards: I don't think I could ever have one without a numeric keypad. I don't use spreadsheets or Calculator that much on my home PC, but when I do, the quicker number input makes such a big difference!

[Dudley]

My Pc build date has changed from 3rd Aug to 29th July since the last 5 days update

[PikaStu]

I’m not sure if this is the place, but as there’s a few folk here new to the world of PC gaming I’d like to share my delight at finding a program called WinDirStat which shows you exactly what is hogging all that space on your SSD drive.

I’ve managed to clear around 60gb of wasted space on my 512GB M.2 drive. Between the 5gb hibernation file, 13gb used by Microsoft Edge (dunno wtf for?!) and 4 massive Software Distribution folders I’ve got enough room to move Skyrim and Space Hulk: Deathwing back to my M.2 for much better loading times! 
 

[Nobuo's Organ]

54 minutes ago, StoooTube said:

I’m not sure if this is the place, but as there’s a few folk here new to the world of PC gaming I’d like to share my delight at finding a program called WinDirStat which shows you exactly what is hogging all that space on your SSD drive.

 

WizTree is the 2080 Ti of programs which do that, just ridiculously quick to scan in comparison.

 

If you run Windows' Disk Cleanup utility and click "Clean up system files", you'll probably also have a few GB of Windows Update files which can be removed if your PC's been around for a while.

[PikaStu]

35 minutes ago, Nobuo's Organ said:

 

WizTree is the 2080 Ti of programs which do that, just ridiculously quick to scan in comparison.

 

If you run Windows' Disk Cleanup utility and click "Clean up system files", you'll probably also have a few GB of Windows Update files which can be removed if your PC's been around for a while.

The thing that caught me by surprise was that Windows Disk Cleanup wasn’t picking up any of these files. 

[NecroMorrius]

I’ve tried every switch by every manufacturer out there (on some pricey keyboards) but always gone back to my Corsair K95 with reds. Steelswries, Razer, Logitech - none of it could compete with the feel of real Cherry switches. Half the LEDs are dead now though (it’s a first gen K95 with the weird short lived Corsair Gaming logo) so I’d love to find a replacement. 

[amc]

I mainly use an Xbox One pad for games and because I have my PC connected to my living room TV (and a nice 1440p 144hz 27" monitor) I need a wireless mouse and keyboard. I don't have any type of desk or lap board thing so needed a mouse that would work on most surfaces. Got a Logitech MX Master 2S. It's by far the best mouse I've ever used and works on any surface, I normally just scroll around on the arm of my settee but it works on a cushion, hell even my knees. 

 

Liked it so much I bought another for the bedroom and a MX Anywhere 2S for my laptop. Keyboard is just a cheap but half decent Logitech thing.

 

The mice have a myriad of settings so I would think I could game with them no problem. Probably be no good for anyone who notices the slightest bit of lag mind.

[Flub]

I use the Mx Master 2s as well. It's a lovely mouse.

[Captain Kelsten]

On 17/07/2020 at 19:04, sega_kid said:

It's built! I feel quite proud managing to do this for the first time ever...

 

Now for some updating installing and gaming 

 

...Henry?

[NecroMorrius]

God imagine if Henry Cavill was on rllmuk and his username was sega_kid. Somehow I wouldn’t put it past him!

[sega_kid]

haha I am definitely not Henry! 

 

Had a go on Death Stranding, wow the graphics are impressive, its an interesting story too, I will be sure to play some more.

I picked up Metro Exodus and Doom Eternal too, just to see how far I can push my PC and card. they both look fantastic!

 

[JoeK]

4 hours ago, sega_kid said:

haha I am definitely not Henry! 

 

 

 

Yeah, that’s exactly what Henry would say...

[mindgames]

I've just joined the master race too! 

 

Got this from Scan (it took bloody ages, despite showing as in stock it had to be built)

Chassis - Corsair iCUE 220T RGB

Motherboard - ASUS ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING

Processor - AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

CPU Cooler - 3XS 240mm AIO Liquid Cooler

Memory - 16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX 3200MHz DDR4

Graphics Card - 6GB EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER BLACK GAMING

Power Supply - Corsair CX550M - 80PLUS

System Drive - 1TB Intel 660p M.2 SSD

 

I bought it for video editing primarily but I've just signed up to Steam and want something to put it through its paces! Any ideas?

[5R7]

DOOM 2016 is £4 on cdkeys, you just copy the code into steeams activate a product box

 

https://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/doom-pc-cd-key-steam

 

and make an epic store account, they give a game away every couple of weeks, this week its Torchlight 2, a great diablo style game!

[Dudley]

Is 3DMark too trite an answer to "Put it through its paces"?

[5R7]

Nah, that's putting it through the wringer... Then pushing it it till it falls over lol

 

[amc]

Then you start seeing if you can push that score a little higher by doing a little overclock on your GPU. And it works, you've gone up a few points. So then you decide to try a little OC on your CPU. And it works, you've gone up a few points higher. So then you decide to try a little OC on your RAM. And it works, you've gone up in points again. So then you decide to go back to your GPU and push those sliders a little further along. And it works, you've gone u....

 

And then at the end of your tinkering and your reapplying thermal paste and your buying a load of water pipes that you needed to call in a plumber to fit, you're finally satisfied that you can't eke out anymore performance so you fire up Crysis and it still won't lock to 60fps. Then your PSU catches fire and burns your curtains down.

 

 

Nah, only being daft. Doing a few little synthetic test runs/OC etc when you get a new rig is all part of the fun and then you get it out of your system and go back to enjoying those smooth frame games. And probably get a nice perf boost for your trouble.

[Pungee]

Has anyone here been able to sell an AMD Rewards code for a game and have a different buyer successfully activate it?

My processor came with a code for Horizon Zero Dawn which I'd like to sell as I've already finished it on PS4. I first thought it'd be nice and easy but Step 4 here makes me doubtful:

 

Quote

Please follow the steps below to redeem.

Step 1: Purchase an eligible product or system containing an eligible Ryzen processor to receive a Ryzen TokenCode

Step 2: Make sure the eligible product is installed into the computer from which the redemption is being made. If a system was purchased, the product may already be installed.

Step 3: Login or set up your AMDRewards.com profile.

Step 4:Enter the Ryzen Token Code. Token Code is required to verify installation of the qualifying product with the Product Verification Tool (PVT). The PVT will prompt you to download a file onto your computer. Accepting all terms of the desktop PVT will allow it to run and verify the product.

Step 5:Select the Game you wish to redeem by adding to your cart and confirm your selections.

Step 6: Activate your Game by following the onscreen instructions. You may need to click on the Activation link. You may be prompted to enter your Uplay or Steam account information to complete checkout. You may need to sign up for an account.

Has anyone done this? Google gives a bunch of contradicting answers on whether it works or not...

[Opinionated Ham Scarecrow]

@Pungee You can only sell it to someone with a Ryzen processor. I'd be interested depending on price btw 

[Dudley]

23 hours ago, amc said:

Nah, only being daft. Doing a few little synthetic test runs/OC etc when you get a new rig is all part of the fun and then you get it out of your system and go back to enjoying those smooth frame games. And probably get a nice perf boost for your trouble.

 

You're not wrong, you have to resist the temptation to tinker.  And to not be too upset when God's PC does the really complex stuff at 10fps but damn is it an indication where we are.

[davidcotton]

On 20/07/2020 at 09:42, Dudley said:

Is 3DMark too trite an answer to "Put it through its paces"?

Crysis surely

[Pungee]

On 20/07/2020 at 15:14, Opinionated Ham Scarecrow said:

@Pungee You can only sell it to someone with a Ryzen processor. I'd be interested depending on price btw 

Cool. It looks like it's £39.99 to pre-order on Steam. I'd be happy to swap it for Boneworks on Steam, which is currently £23.79. If anyone is interested in swapping the AMD Rewards code for HZD for you Steam Gift-ing Boneworks (and is sure that AMD Rewards will work on their system), drop me a PM!