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by Funkmasterr
February 17, 2024, 7:50 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Finally building a PC
Replies: 24
Views: 594

Re: Finally building a PC

Yeah, there has to be a better way to design a release for this. At least one that doesn't involve me taking half the shit off of my MB to install a drive :D Thanks for the reassurance. Everything still seems fine so I'm sure it's good. On the plus side, I now have 2 4TB NVME drives, so space should...
by Funkmasterr
February 17, 2024, 5:03 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Finally building a PC
Replies: 24
Views: 594

Re: Finally building a PC

I'm somewhat concerned I might have mildly fucked my motherboard today. Bought a second NVME and installed it, which requires removing my GPU. I pushed down the release for the card and it seemed to release a bit aggressively (I used a screw driver because it's the only way I can do it without pulli...
by Funkmasterr
February 15, 2024, 10:56 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official Xbox Series X thread
Replies: 114
Views: 6875

Re: The Official Xbox Series X thread

Interesting. I still think it's only a matter of time before they get out of the console business, but time will tell.
by Funkmasterr
February 8, 2024, 10:21 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The Witcher (Netflix)
Replies: 17
Views: 3020

Re: The Witcher (Netflix)

After seeing how the whole situation played out with that show, the writing, etc. I didn't watch season 3 or the spinoff they did - no thanks.
by Funkmasterr
February 8, 2024, 10:16 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official Xbox Series X thread
Replies: 114
Views: 6875

Re: The Official Xbox Series X thread

I know, it's wild. That anyone could still feel any kind of loyalty to a corporation, with all the info you could ever need at your fingertips to show you why you shouldn't. Or you could just look around you. I don't think there's any reality in which Microsoft makes another Xbox console, and I thin...
by Funkmasterr
January 25, 2024, 10:10 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Finally building a PC
Replies: 24
Views: 594

Re: Finally building a PC

I have a 4TB WD Black 850X nvme drive currently. I'll keep an eye on prices and when it gets at or below what I paid for this one again, I'll likely buy a second.
by Funkmasterr
January 13, 2024, 10:56 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Finally building a PC
Replies: 24
Views: 594

Re: Finally building a PC

lol! Nice, yeah I can't imagine you'll be disappointed. I got lucky and got mine for 1699, cheapest I saw it for sale anywhere else at the time was pushing 2500. I've been able to play everything at completely maxed settings, and man do some of these games look great. I haven't seen my GPU get above...
by Funkmasterr
January 10, 2024, 3:28 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Finally building a PC
Replies: 24
Views: 594

Re: Finally building a PC

Got my video card a few days back, Microcenter got ONE Gigabyte Gaming OC 4090 in, which is the exact card I wanted. I almost murdered it, but all is well. Everything is going smoothly now, aside from Gears of War 5 in the Xbox app (game crashes after playing for a bit) - I think it's safe to say th...
by Funkmasterr
January 3, 2024, 12:53 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Finally building a PC
Replies: 24
Views: 594

Re: Finally building a PC

Yep! I ended up going with the i7 14700K (Raptor Lake) - definitely happy I did for exactly this reason. I have things mostly set up and ready to go, just waiting on the GPU!
by Funkmasterr
January 2, 2024, 4:09 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Finally building a PC
Replies: 24
Views: 594

Re: Finally building a PC

Well, I have a computer. I still don't have a GPU - but it sounds like Microcenter is getting them in weekly so I should be able to nab one soon as I'm luckily only like 1/2 mile from Microcenter. The parts I ended up with differed from the builds I posted above but are in the same ballpark. It defi...
by Funkmasterr
December 15, 2023, 10:33 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: iPhone 6, 6+
Replies: 111
Views: 50775

Re: iPhone 6, 6+

I have a 13 Pro Max. I've got no big complaints about it, but I would like USB C. I might upgrade next year, but these days 3-5 years is about when I'd upgrade a phone.
by Funkmasterr
December 15, 2023, 10:30 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Finally building a PC
Replies: 24
Views: 594

Re: Finally building a PC

Still waiting for my bonus to pay out so I haven't bought everything yet. I may end up getting a 4090, even at scalper prices. From what I've been able to read, they won't be shipping anymore until spring and I'm not interested in waiting that long.
by Funkmasterr
November 11, 2023, 12:29 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Finally building a PC
Replies: 24
Views: 594

Re: Finally building a PC

Thanks for the advice. I didn’t consider the integrated graphics for troubleshooting, but that makes sense. I am edging towards getting a 4090. Again, I want to be able to play at 4K ultra/full ray tracing, etc for as long as possible. I also don’t intend to upgrade much for 3-5 years if possible. h...
by Funkmasterr
November 7, 2023, 11:16 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Finally building a PC
Replies: 24
Views: 594

Re: Finally building a PC

Have shifted the build to use DDR5 instead, but the real problem I'm having is deciding what GPU to buy. I really want to be able to play at 4k with reasonable fps, but there's no reality in which I'm paying for a 4090.
by Funkmasterr
November 6, 2023, 1:59 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Finally building a PC
Replies: 24
Views: 594

Finally building a PC

Maybe. I’ve finally hit a point where I want to get into video editing (Davinci, maybe Premier Pro), and I’d like to be able to do some gaming at high settings. I’ll be using my TV as a monitor. I’ve not built a computer, but I have replaced every part (aside from processor) so it’s not foreign to m...
by Funkmasterr
October 17, 2023, 9:33 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Elden Ring
Replies: 27
Views: 1799

Re: Elden Ring

Holy shit, you're a maniac! I only did one completionist play-through, but I plan to get back to it again at some point.
by Funkmasterr
July 24, 2023, 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boogahz Passed Away
Replies: 5
Views: 467

Re: Boogahz Passed Away

Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. RIP :(
by Funkmasterr
May 16, 2023, 4:29 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official Xbox Series X thread
Replies: 114
Views: 6875

Re: The Official Xbox Series X thread

It should be blocked. Corporate mergers like this are without exception bad for the consumer. Anyone that says otherwise is a complete fucking moron.
by Funkmasterr
March 2, 2023, 10:32 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Hogwarts Legacy
Replies: 30
Views: 1387

Re: Hogwarts Legacy

Without googling, please list off all of the trans athletes who are currently dominating their respective sports. I’ll wait. Not that your Kid Dynamite hypothetical makes any sense, but most professional sports are okay with their athletes beating women, so long as they don’t kneel during the natio...
by Funkmasterr
December 9, 2022, 11:11 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Elden Ring
Replies: 27
Views: 1799

Re: Elden Ring

Well deserved, I'd say. I'm still playing through God Of War, and it's great, but it's no Elden Ring.
by Funkmasterr
May 23, 2022, 10:25 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Where'd all the McCain/Palin supporters go?
Replies: 108
Views: 9486

Re: Where'd all the McCain/Palin supporters go?

Liberals aren’t burning down buildings. They hold up signs, sign petitions and vote. They rarely do anything radical that could actually make a difference. You apparently missed the BLM and Antifa summer of mostly peaceful protest. I once thought as you did and I had a hard time admitting to myself...
by Funkmasterr
May 19, 2022, 2:50 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Where'd all the McCain/Palin supporters go?
Replies: 108
Views: 9486

Re: Where'd all the McCain/Palin supporters go?

"Freedom of speech" doesn't apply to privately owned companies that have their set of rules for the platforms they run. Don't want to get banned? Then don't violate their terms of use. Don't agree with the terms? Then don't use the platform. How is that complicated? Having said that I'd b...
by Funkmasterr
May 17, 2022, 11:17 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Where'd all the McCain/Palin supporters go?
Replies: 108
Views: 9486

Re: Where'd all the McCain/Palin supporters go?

You know, the thing that underpins most of this shit that really gets me is how a disproportionately small percentage of people's beliefs are represented due to all the systems in place that Kilmoll and Jice laud above. Conservatives and their fucking caveman world view are the minority. Everywhere....
by Funkmasterr
May 9, 2022, 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wow this site hasn't died yet?
Replies: 25
Views: 9544

Re: Wow this site hasn't died yet?

JiceVirago wrote: April 27, 2022, 3:04 pm I forgot this place was here. Read some old rants. I miss the old days, but I am glad they are over.
Yo! A-fuckin-men to that, though.
by Funkmasterr
April 22, 2022, 12:10 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Borderlands
Replies: 195
Views: 40229

Re: Borderlands

I might check that out - I liked the first one. Borderlands games aren't really my thing anymore - I just can't get into open world checklist type games, but a more story driven thing like this is always cool.
by Funkmasterr
April 12, 2022, 10:42 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Elden Ring
Replies: 27
Views: 1799

Re: Elden Ring

Nice! Yeah you start to get a ton of runes towards the end - I had to get creative about spending them so they didn't all go to waste, I am not leveling above 150 because I want to stick around the "meta".
by Funkmasterr
April 11, 2022, 11:03 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Elden Ring
Replies: 27
Views: 1799

Re: Elden Ring

Yep, you found it! That place is rough, there are a lot of roaming mini bosses/tough enemies in the snowy area, then the legacy dungeon too. I didn't try using that mausoleum due to how much of a pain it was. I just skirted around it to get to a nearby dungeon.
by Funkmasterr
April 8, 2022, 11:18 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Cyberpunk 2077 PC/Xbox/PS
Replies: 51
Views: 5769

Re: Cyberpunk 2077 PC/Xbox/PS

I bought it a while back when it was on sale for like $20. I played for an hour or two and was enjoying it, but I decided I'm going to wait a bit to see what new content they put out.
by Funkmasterr
April 8, 2022, 10:08 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Elden Ring
Replies: 27
Views: 1799

Re: Elden Ring

Grats! Yeah I had to look up how to get to the area Malenia is in, it's not easy to bump into. That area (and boss) are the toughest in the game, IMO - just so to help set your expectations properly.
by Funkmasterr
April 6, 2022, 4:59 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Elden Ring
Replies: 27
Views: 1799

Re: Elden Ring

Nice, congrats! That's a tough one. I've helped people with that fight and Malenia the most as they seem to give people the most trouble. When I fought Malaketh, I stunlocked him so bad he didn't even go into his second phase :lol: Yeah there are definitely still balance issues with PVP. First of al...
by Funkmasterr
April 4, 2022, 11:19 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Elden Ring
Replies: 27
Views: 1799

Re: Elden Ring

Nice! Yeah I finished my first playthrough and got the platinum a week or so back. I messed around with helping people with a few of the more difficult boss fights, and did my fair share of invading. I will likely go back before long here and start ng+ as well. I felt that a few of the fights toward...
by Funkmasterr
February 28, 2022, 10:31 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Elden Ring
Replies: 27
Views: 1799

Re: Elden Ring

Spang wrote: February 26, 2022, 6:44 am If Dark Souls and Skyrim had a baby, it would be Elden Ring. Who else is playing the game of the year?
Skyrim is maybe the most over rated game of all time. Elden Ring though is awesome - I haven't been this hooked on a game in probably 20 years!
by Funkmasterr
February 14, 2022, 7:17 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official Xbox Series X thread
Replies: 114
Views: 6875

Re: The Official Xbox Series X thread

I really don't get why Bethesda's games are as popular as they are, honestly. Skyrim was mid at best, and certainly nothing I liked enough to go back to any of the 156 thousand times they re-released it on a TV/Ham Radio/fridge/whatever. Their games are generally buggy fucking messes, their combat i...
by Funkmasterr
January 20, 2022, 2:37 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official Xbox Series X thread
Replies: 114
Views: 6875

Re: The Official Xbox Series X thread

This isn't good for consumers, objectively. Not everyone wants to game on their phone/ipad, and a lot of people don't have the money for a second console or a pc (myself included). So this further limits what games people have access to, which isn't a good thing unless you're just being a fanboy. I ...
by Funkmasterr
January 7, 2022, 11:21 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS5 thread!
Replies: 59
Views: 4872

Re: The Official PS5 thread!

Yeah, after several frustrating attempts to purchase one elsewhere including one time I got one purchased at Target and then got an email 3 hours later saying they actually didn't have one for me, I signed up for this. The way they do the invite/queue system is something that should be used a lot mo...
by Funkmasterr
January 5, 2022, 3:33 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: 49.95/month for 15Mbps/2Mbps
Replies: 152
Views: 71700

Re: 49.95/month for 15Mbps/2Mbps

Yeah it's not that I don't see the difference/don't think 4k is worth the investment - I just don't have money for a new TV. It's definitely on my list of things to do when I can, but for now I'm happy with the increase in visuals with the PS5 even without a proper 4K TV.
by Funkmasterr
January 4, 2022, 2:15 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: 49.95/month for 15Mbps/2Mbps
Replies: 152
Views: 71700

Re: 49.95/month for 15Mbps/2Mbps

I still only have a 1080p TV... I'll get a 4k TV eventually, but in the meantime I don't feel like I'm missing out that much. I've been able to notice a big difference in visuals with the PS5 even without 4k, so I'm happy. I have fiber through a local company, leaving Comcast was a huge win. I pay 6...
by Funkmasterr
October 21, 2021, 10:26 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Cyberpunk 2077 PC/Xbox/PS
Replies: 51
Views: 5769

Re: Cyberpunk 2077 PC/Xbox/PS

Yeah it's kind of a joke/who gives a fuck situation at this point. I might have a PS5 by the time it releases and might consider picking it up if they've made significant improvements (and not just next gen visual upgrades). Otherwise I'll wait to get the PS5 version on sale for like 20 dollars or l...
by Funkmasterr
September 23, 2021, 12:30 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: New World - MMORPG
Replies: 2
Views: 563

Re: New World - MMORPG

Yo! Looks cool, but I'm in the same boat as Aslanna. Most of my free time these days is spent mountain biking, so game time is pretty limited.
by Funkmasterr
August 27, 2021, 12:46 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Replies: 29
Views: 3662

Re: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As far as unvaccinated people go some of them have some dumb excuses. One person told me they didn't want to get it because it wasn't FDA approved. So I asked again once it received approval and they still aren't getting it although I don't remember the exact reasons as I tuned them out at that poi...
by Funkmasterr
August 2, 2021, 12:50 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Furor got MeToo'd
Replies: 31
Views: 2027

Re: Furor got MeToo'd

I am getting strong "if she didn't want the attention she shouldn't have dressed that way" vibes off of him, or at least his last post I read a while back before I put him on my ignore list (I have time for neither the misogynistic bullshit or the "hurrr trolling cuz it's the flamevau...
by Funkmasterr
July 28, 2021, 1:11 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Furor got MeToo'd
Replies: 31
Views: 2027

Re: Furor got MeToo'd

Okay dude, I'm bowing out. I don't respect your opinion and engaging any further is a colossal waste of my time. Trash is gonna trash.
by Funkmasterr
July 28, 2021, 12:36 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Furor got MeToo'd
Replies: 31
Views: 2027

Re: Furor got MeToo'd

"Bill Crosby" That was written by a Tumblr idiot wasnt it? So is Furor hot? Do the chicks dig him, and some fatty get mad he didnt flirt with her? Jesus Christ. I called it. She was a Tumblr idiot. Every conceivable virtue signal listed on her twitter. Notice the "sexual deviancy&quo...
by Funkmasterr
July 23, 2021, 2:49 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Furor got MeToo'd
Replies: 31
Views: 2027

Re: Furor got MeToo'd

Abelard wrote: July 23, 2021, 2:07 pm Yeah, a female staff member committed suicide over her nudes being shared around the office. I'm surprised it took this long for things to move forward.
Yeah, that's fucking sickening. I hope they toss his ass in jail and the zone trains him.
by Funkmasterr
July 23, 2021, 11:14 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Furor got MeToo'd
Replies: 31
Views: 2027

Re: Furor got MeToo'd

I thought his personality was just an online thing and maybe he mellowed out once he left EQ behind. I guess not! Tigole, Foror, and their nepotized cronies were always trouble. Their behavior has always raised red flags, for literal decades now, but people kept sweeping it under the rug - you even...
by Funkmasterr
July 23, 2021, 11:13 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Furor got MeToo'd
Replies: 31
Views: 2027

Re: Furor got MeToo'd

"Bill Crosby" That was written by a Tumblr idiot wasnt it? So is Furor hot? Do the chicks dig him, and some fatty get mad he didnt flirt with her? Hopefully this was a bad joke. If his behavior is/was anything like described, and I can't imagine anyone that ever interacted with him would ...
by Funkmasterr
April 8, 2021, 12:38 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 77248

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

Agreed. Like I've said before, it's past time to stop pretending like everyone's "opinions" are equal. Shit like this should be shot down with extreme prejudice, just like she did here. Same goes for Mitch McConnel's empty threats about the MLB doing this. He seems to think that anyone car...
by Funkmasterr
March 29, 2021, 2:09 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 77248

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

For someone who was so worried about voter suppression Winnow is awfully quiet about all the new voting restrictions being put in place by Republican lawmakers who are trying to do everything the can to make sure they win again. Some of them being: Impose stricter ID requirements, limit drop boxes,...
by Funkmasterr
March 16, 2021, 10:21 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Outriders
Replies: 5
Views: 935

Re: Outriders

I'll check it out when I get a PS5. Should be patched up and have some balancing done by the time I get to it, which I'm fine with.
by Funkmasterr
February 17, 2021, 6:52 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 77248

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

These conversations are much more enjoyable with winnow on my ignore list. I get to read other posts and then role play what a racist, completely out of touch piece of white trash would've had to say to prompt that response :lol: