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by ShockDiamonds
Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Rtx 30 series cards
Replies: 95
Views: 8333

Re: Rtx 30 series cards

Built a new system around an RTX3080 MSI Gaming Z and i7 12700k back in April and the prices of the GPU have only come down about 60 quid from what I paid. They have indeed stabilised lower to RRP now though. MSFS2020 now gives up to 70fps with everything on max with the above system, previously hig...
by ShockDiamonds
Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: Sky Glass
Replies: 67
Views: 3644

Re: Sky Glass

You can pause live TV but only for about 10 mins. Then you lose it all. You can’t record anything. You cannot stream everything . Films on non-Sky channels cannot be streamed. So if there is a film on somewhere and you don’t want to pay for it, you have to make like the 80s and watch it when it’s on...
by ShockDiamonds
Fri May 06, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Cheering myself up…
Replies: 21
Views: 958

Re: Cheering myself up…

That'll cheer up a dull day! :)
Got my M340 in Portimao Blue for much the same reason.
by ShockDiamonds
Fri May 06, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Tyrrells Workshop - (original 60's) Jag S-Type
Replies: 3
Views: 279

Re: Tyrrells Workshop - (original 60's) Jag S-Type

We really need a 'like' button on this forum, because I enjoyed reading that/liked this post :)
So, typing a like here literally instead :)
by ShockDiamonds
Wed May 04, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Moers exiting Aston
Replies: 13
Views: 513

Re: Moers exiting Aston

Saw this on Twitter, and seems it’s confirmed by AM themselves. Odd, was only just reading in evo about how much Stroll wants him to stay and likes him. Inevitable delay between print and digital I guess. Yeah but that’s an awful lot of admiration gone in a few short months. Presumably Moers has go...
by ShockDiamonds
Wed May 04, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Moers exiting Aston
Replies: 13
Views: 513

Re: Moers exiting Aston

Saw this on Twitter, and seems it’s confirmed by AM themselves. Odd, was only just reading in evo about how much Stroll wants him to stay and likes him.
by ShockDiamonds
Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: PC graphics question/ramble
Replies: 6
Views: 461

Re: PC graphics question/ramble

RobYob wrote: Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:09 pm Weren't the cooling fans going absolutely ballistic with those temperatures?
I've always manually cranked them to 100%, GPU and CPU. I mostly fly in VR or with the speakers turned up when using the screen, so can't hear anything anyway :)
by ShockDiamonds
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:57 am
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: PC graphics question/ramble
Replies: 6
Views: 461

Re: PC graphics question/ramble

Yep true enough cheers. Will be doing a simple flight in the two configs later today and comparing fps plus resource usage in both. Intrigued :) Also read that the i7 4790k does run a little hot but indeed, I’ve often wondered whether 100 is basically close to going pop. Runs at 40 at idle. Anyway, ...
by ShockDiamonds
Sun Apr 10, 2022 10:12 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: PC graphics question/ramble
Replies: 6
Views: 461

PC graphics question/ramble

For the last 5 years or so, I've been using a Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H mobo with an i7 4790K S CPU and a GTX 1070 and tonight I've realised that I may have been an utter tool. Or not, as the case may be. So, here's the thing. For 5 years, I've had my HP 32" HD monitor plugged into the mobo, and the ...
by ShockDiamonds
Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Taylor Hawkins
Replies: 38
Views: 2214

Re: Taylor Hawkins

Thanks all for sharing the sentiment, really - it’s appreciated. That’s the benefit of forums like this, sometimes when it’s needed it’s really there. Been feeling a little better today and yesterday and been playing Wasting Light basically on repeat. Wife been complaining that ‘Walk’ is now engrain...
by ShockDiamonds
Tue Mar 29, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Taylor Hawkins
Replies: 38
Views: 2214

Re: Taylor Hawkins

I’ve been quite low these last few days. Odd I keep telling myself. I didn’t know the bloke, never even seen them live. But crikey been enjoying discovering their back catalogue these last few months. They say you mourn the loss of what was going to be. The fact I’ll never now even get the chance to...
by ShockDiamonds
Sat Mar 26, 2022 8:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: Taylor Hawkins
Replies: 38
Views: 2214

Re: Taylor Hawkins

Saddened to read this this morning. Really into their music last year or so and working my way through their back album, plus been attempting to pick up some of the guitar parts. One of those rare bands where every single album (those I’ve heard this far anyway) really appeals. So actually, if I’m h...
by ShockDiamonds
Thu Mar 17, 2022 8:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: P&O
Replies: 63
Views: 3757

Re: P&O

Crikey. Worked for P&O Cruises years ago, different operation I know but my god they were stuck in their ways. Call centre staff had to wear uniforms, us IT folks had to wear ties, stuff like that. They’ve modernised since then but I still hear tales from those who remain (not many of them thoug...
by ShockDiamonds
Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ukraine: Aid In / Refugees Out - Vehicle Needed - Funding Open
Replies: 164
Views: 8003

Re: Ukraine: Aid In / Refugees Out - Vehicle Needed - Funding Open

Fair play, this is mighty impressive guys 😎😎😎 As mentioned, how are you getting the van? Do you need a lift? Took a load of stuff (water, bog roll, paracetamol, toothbrushes and toothpaste, dog crate etc) over to a local house near us last week as the Air Force chap who lives there has a Ukrainian w...
by ShockDiamonds
Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:32 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Drones
Replies: 15
Views: 818

Re: Drones

Had a Phantom 3 Advanced a few years ago, but then sold it because I’d flown it everywhere I was ever likely to and didn’t think I would miss it. And I haven’t. But been away these last few days down in Dorset and the countryside is stunning. Thought would be quite nice to have some aerial shots so ...
by ShockDiamonds
Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Alpina
Replies: 5
Views: 343

Re: Alpina

I’ve often fancied the idea of an Alpina because lord knows I’ve had enough BMWs (get ready for the edits) down the years but never quite got there in my head.
by ShockDiamonds
Thu Mar 10, 2022 8:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ukraine: Aid In / Refugees Out - Vehicle Needed - Funding Open
Replies: 164
Views: 8003

Re: Ukraine: Aid In / Refugees Out - Vehicle Needed

Gavster wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 3:57 pm
ShockDiamonds wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 5:55 pm Will check back here for updates on when crowdfunder is up.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/ukraine-aid-in-refugees-out
Cheers for this, funds sent. Best of luck dude, you’re a legend.
by ShockDiamonds
Wed Mar 09, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ukraine: Aid In / Refugees Out - Vehicle Needed - Funding Open
Replies: 164
Views: 8003

Re: Ukraine: Aid In / Refugees Out - Vehicle Needed

Will check back here for updates on when crowdfunder is up.