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exodus

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Oct 25, 2017
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Nice, thanks. 9 by my place. I hope I can try it first but we'll see.

EDIT: reading tons of negative opinions about stiff ass padding and non-adjustable back

For the money it's a hard chair to beat.

I'd recommend browsing Kijiji and checking out office surplus stores for better used chairs if you have the patience. I got a Steelcase Leap for $200 off Kijiji. I got a really nice adjustable mesh chair for my girlfriend for $80 from an office surplus store.
 

Fuzzy

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The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
18,127
Toronto


Guess if we want one we have to order from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.jp. Both are basically ~$150 CAD after import fees and shipping.
 
Oct 25, 2017
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Anyone recommend me a list for new computer? Mine is going to be 18 next month.

I thought I'd ask here looking for a better sale (Of course, I highly doubt it because of price and tax) but I guess it's worth to try.
 

MrNewVegas

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Oct 27, 2017
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Everyone hating on the turbografx design vs pc engine but that TG-16 design is totally retro nostalgia for us poor folk playing NES while the rich dude down the street had the turbografx and turbo express.
Luckily I never knew any rich TG-16 kids. Only SNES people. The odd Genesis kid but nobody went to their house to play that junk.
 

chrominance

Sky Van Gogh
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Oct 25, 2017
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More or less, but this machine is still kicking. :P

Honestly, I'm kind of in awe. You are clearly better at squeezing every last drop out of a computer than the rest of us.

What do you want out of a new computer? Pretty much anything you buy will be a massive improvement, so it's worth thinking about whether you want something as cheap as possible, or something to play games on, or if you want a laptop, etc.
 
Oct 25, 2017
8,872
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What do you want out of a new computer? Pretty much anything you buy will be a massive improvement, so it's worth thinking about whether you want something as cheap as possible, or something to play games on, or if you want a laptop, etc.

I'm thinking of both gaming and performance, but I can't come up with these because there are so many various and it's hard to tell which is compatible for newer computer (And cheap if possible). That's what I'm looking for it.
 

Arthois

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Oct 27, 2017
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After extensive research for a new computer desk chair, I settled for a DXRacer chair.

Gaming chair companies are the one segment in the market that offer reasonably price chairs that are catered to different person sizes depending on the model. Unlike all those regular non gaming chair that are just made for a large public.

Don't buy an IKEA chair, nonadjustable arm rest are a no no!
 

chrominance

Sky Van Gogh
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Oct 25, 2017
13,596
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I'm thinking of both gaming and performance, but I can't come up with these because there are so many various and it's hard to tell which is compatible for newer computer (And cheap if possible). That's what I'm looking for it.

The Microsoft Store is a pretty decent source of prebuilt computers, and they're running a two-day sale to counter Prime Day: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/store/b/sale

Dell's doing the same: https://deals.dell.com/en-ca

As for what to buy, it's hard for me to say because I build my own systems and so don't have a great sense for what's good pricing and what's terrible. I would recommend that if you go for, say, one of the Dell gaming desktops, to think about a graphics card upgrade--the GTX 1050 isn't the greatest card, I'd probably want at least a GTX 1060. I'm also not sure what the hell a GTX 1660 is but I suspect it's a newer-gen card that might actually be slower. You may want to just look at some gaming benchmarks, compare them with the specs you see, and decide on a suitable price/performance balance.

And honestly, pretty much anything you buy will perform better than your current system, so if you're okay with how your current PC performs then you should be happy with most configurations. Hell, I think Raspberry Pis might be competitive with your current rig based on what you've said, and that's a $50 hobby computer that fits in your pocket.
 

Maneil99

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Nov 2, 2017
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After extensive research for a new computer desk chair, I settled for a DXRacer chair.

Gaming chair companies are the one segment in the market that offer reasonably price chairs that are catered to different person sizes depending on the model. Unlike all those regular non gaming chair that are just made for a large public.

Don't buy an IKEA chair, nonadjustable arm rest are a no no!
I'd buy an IKEA chair everytime over a $400 gamer chair =P. There are plenty with adjustable arm rests
 

CloseTalker

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Oct 25, 2017
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After extensive research for a new computer desk chair, I settled for a DXRacer chair.

Gaming chair companies are the one segment in the market that offer reasonably price chairs that are catered to different person sizes depending on the model. Unlike all those regular non gaming chair that are just made for a large public.

Don't buy an IKEA chair, nonadjustable arm rest are a no no!
But gamer chairs...look like that. Having to look at one of those things in my home is an absolute deal-breaker haha.
 
Oct 25, 2017
4,329
Toronto, Canada
Goddamnit the TV I ordered just had to be delivered by Purolator. They never leave stuff with my building's security, which means going all the way out to Kipling to pick this thing up. UGH. I hate Purolator so much it hurts.
 

catpurrcat

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Oct 27, 2017
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Goddamnit the TV I ordered just had to be delivered by Purolator. They never leave stuff with my building's security, which means going all the way out to Kipling to pick this thing up. UGH. I hate Purolator so much it hurts.

Phone them (purolator) asap with the tracking number. Tell them you want it delivered to a purolator pickup point near your postal code.

I have one near me that doubles as a office supplies shop. It's odd but super convenient.
 

FPX

One Winged Slayer
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Oct 25, 2017
2,273
What other deals are there to post? This might very well be it until black friday :/
 
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