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[Pilgrimsmaster]

@mrln

Like some funny stuff?

Not funny, but a good fidget toy to play and show off with your other bio-magnets

[ODaily]

@mrln

Any ideas what I can do with it?

Donate it to @Eriequiet, so he can show it off as a cut-away at the next convention?

[Eriequiet]

I already have the one I had cut out of me

I dooooo need a next to complete my set

[ODaily]

NOOO!!
It’s MINE. And you CAN’T HAVE IT!!!

[Eriequiet]

[Pilgrimsmaster]

@Backpackingvet

(If anyone can suggest a good rig to play CSGO, let know. I’m pretty computer illiterate)

Have you considered a Steam Deck?

I don’t have any experience with them but

The anti🚫-derailment🚃 & thread🧵 hijacking🔫 thread🧵

Anyone else seen the Steam Deck by Valve? Seems like a pretty good deal for the pure hardware, $399 for the base model for a handheld Linux gaming PC. There’s 2 other storage tiers, 256GB and 512. The 256GB and 512 models both have NVMe for storage, with the 512GB having the fastest SSD. Apparently the new SteamOS is just Arch-based. Really curious what else will be able to be done with it, since it’s just a handheld full PC. It just uses type-C USB, completely open. Can use standard docking s…

[Backpackingvet]

I’ve thought of it. But when it comes down to it, I have a switch if I really want to game on the go.

I don’t really want to game on the go. Also, I can hook an Xbox controller to a computer. And a desktop would give me significant more access.

I know building a computer is usually better, but I would buy an Alienware (or equivalent, and im considering buying one based off the name alone.) if anyone knows of one. I’m too lazy to read exactly which parts I need.

[Backpackingvet]

@Backpackingvet

I’m too lazy to read exactly

Guess I also need to work on some stuff. Ha.

[Pilgrimsmaster]

@Backpackingvet

I don’t really want to game on the go

Yeah, I also have a Switch (Modded) otherwise I would likely grab a Steam Deck, I am not across the deck and accessories, but if it is like a Switch and has a dock to play on the big screen, THAT is a pretty good option.

Alienware are great and you will spend a bit of coin on one, there are alternatives in the gaming PC realm of course.

What about a console?

[Backpackingvet]

@Pilgrimsmaster

console

I have an Xbox 1.

I really just want to buy a computer finally.

I can internet
I can game
I can computer things

[Pilgrimsmaster]

@Backpackingvet

I can computer things

Yeah. Got ya!

If you find CSGO game info, it should tell you minimum computer requirements.

That’s where I would reccomend you start your “puter” search.
Remember to future proof yourself and find any games you think you may want to play, and /or check that your PC is capable of upgrades without needing to rebuild the whole rig to do so.

[NoUsersLefft]

@Pilgrimsmaster

if it is like a Switch and has a dock to play on the big screen

[ThePolishedTurd]

Have you thought about what resolution you’re wanting to play at? That significantly impacts what hardware you’ll need for playing games at decent framerates. These days middle of the road hardware should be able to run most games at 60fps or more at 1440p.

It has been a year or two since I’ve looked at where the hardware on the market is currently sitting and what the pricing is like. Defs shop around for other prebuilt companies. Their pricing can vary by quite a lot.

[amal]

What’s “middle of the road” mean in terms of video card?

[ThePolishedTurd]

I’d say something around the 300 or 400 dollar mark like a 1070 or 2060. They’re not the best of the best and also not garbage. I run a 1070ti in my desktop and it can do most games at a minimum of 60fps at 1440p.

[NoUsersLefft]

Especially with the gpu prices dropping rapidly (they’ll be even lower now that the 4080 and 4090 was announced to release in October)

[mrln]

@Backpackingvet

Just superglue it back together.

[Eriequiet]

Why not lasers?

[mrln]

Its still in really early alpha phase… Who knows how long its gonna take for good results.

Out of focus blurred mess (sorry)

I have a uncut blurry out of focus video that shows a few minutes of my work

[Eriequiet]

@amal

@Pilgrimsmaster

It’s kind of a suck and see

@Pilgrimsmaster

Obviously not a known idiom in the USA

@amal

even with that example… who would suck paint to determine its fitness as a room color? what possible twist of english would exchange the word “try” for “suck”… it would be like saying “why don’t we necrophilia that new ice cream flavor”

Instagram because it won’t load right

And yes I know you aren’t from AU, but it seemed funny and appropriate