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Zero in with LG UltraGear gaming. Meet the next-level of gaming thanks to an ultra-large 48” OLED , low reflection monitor, for a game-changing, immersive experience. Experience lightning quick gaming with less than 1ms (GtG) Response time and 120Hz (O/C 138Hz) refresh rate on a display with brilliant color with a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio, so gamers willexperience games the way the creators intended. Both NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium compatible. Connect with HDMI 2.1 which provides higher bandwidth than HDMI 2.0 for vivid colors and high-resolution graphics.
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4
The monitor that does it all
on November 1, 2022
Posted by: Crasher
The LG UltraGear offers you the best of both worlds when comes to gaming and cinematic movie watching. The ample refresh rate of 120hz means that from a gaming perspective high pace FPS ghosting should be a thing of the past while PC gamers utilizing the display port can reach refresh rates of up to 140hz. The question comes down rather or not the size of the monitor will effect gaming performance.
Most gaming monitors offer high resolution without the sacrifice of refresh time. However One thing to keep in mind when going bigger on monitor size is all that space has to be filled and refreshed everytime a new slide comes in to play. That means that most FPS games putting out 4k quality can cause some refresh rate issues which can result in ghosting or lag and can translate in to input delay. Currently when testing the monitor out on console gaming, specifically PS5, refresh rate was locked in at a 120hz max and i could not seem to break past this point. The monitor does come equipped with gaming presets however neither one of them seemed to change this number. And quite honestly the refresh rate was fine as is. Never once did i experience any lag or break in the pixels. Picture quality was superb bring out vibrant rich games like Horizon with some of the brightest greens and reds i have ever seen on a monitor or TV. But more importantly games like that are very demanding and can cause refresh rates to climb reaching times of up to 2ms. Speaking of which some things i noticed about this monitor was light reflection was pretty bad. Outside light gets reflected back at times causing the picture quality to drop. This wasn't a huge deal breaker since i keep my gaming room pretty dark anyways and only have ambient lighting. The monitor seemed to perform better from a PC standpoint as connection to a display port allowed for overclocking speeds of up to 140hz. Plus this is where the use of G-Sync and Freesync allowed for more stabilized frames for FPS games like Call of Duty. However more picturesque games like Final Fantasy 14 seemed to get held back slightly with G-Sync on. Frame rates jumped about 10 more frames when i turned off G-Sync. The one gripe i have is the amount of real estate that this monitor takes up. It gives very little room for a PC or peripherals to be added to the desk (pending the size). Also for games like Warcraft , (that require a keyboard and mouse) you need to be up close to the desk, keep in mind that unless you have it wall mounted this will require you to be up close to the monitor which can cause some eye strain. However the picture quality and performance are so great that it was well worth it. Another thing i was actually quite surprised by was how good the factory speakers sound. The built in bass speaker gives those heavy fire fights a nice little extra punch.
The LG Ultra Gear gives you more than enough power to handle anything you throw at it but not just that you can double it with a wall mount and also use it to watch movies with no sacrifice to quality what so ever. The built in speakers where so good i found myself using them more than my own Klipsch speakers. What your paying for is increased monitor size without giving up performance. And LG delivers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Upgrade your current gaming rig with this iBUYPOWER Desktop. It’s 8GB of RAM and Intel i3-12100 processor lets you run multiple programs at once, and its Intel Arc A380 graphics card renders fast-paced action smoothly without screen tearing. This iBUYPOWER desktop also has a 500GB NVME solid state drive for a faster start up and data acesss.
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4
Great Entry Level Gaming PC
on October 27, 2022
Posted by: Crasher
The SlateHako MR offers out of the box gaming PC specs for those not looking to break the bank. And while it does offer some decent hardware such as a 408 GB SSD and gold 600 watt power supply. The real question really comes down to how well the 8 gigs of RAM and 1080 GT GPU really can hold its ground with most demanding Triple A gaming. After all what's the point of buying a PC if you cant run the latest and greatest games?
Out of the box you are going to receive everything you need to get you started including a provided mouse and full size keyboard which offer RGB lighting as well. Set up is very easy and quite honestly does not require any real knowledge as all the work has pretty much been done for you. When it comes to gaming PC, myself as well as many others care about the ascetics of the rig just as much as the performance. The Desktop is actually very well put together with a simplistic yet modern look. You get 3 front mount intake fans with 1 rearward exhaust fan and a top mount liquid aio cooler fan. Yes the fans light up for you RGB people and yes you can change the color scheme. So lets get right in to the performance aspect of it. This set up in my opinion is the way to go for this looking to test the waters of gaming on a PC without breaking the bank or those looking for a entry level set up with room to expand. The CPU and graphics card are gonna really hinder you from playing games such as GTA IV and COD at ultra settings at 1440. And while 8 gigs of RAM is technically acceptable for gaming, in order for the smoothest transitions from one scene to another that single stick is going to need to be upgraded eventually. iBUYPOWER gives their time spy score for certain games off their website but what i can attest to is as follows. Cyberpunk ran 30-50 frames at medium settings, GTA IV ran 60 frames at medium and 40 at high, League of Legends got 60 frames at high and COD warzone got about roughly 50 frames at high settings. All games were tested at 1080p with CPU temps reaching 68°C and GPU temps hitting 80°C. Games ran smooth as long as i don't try to run them on Ultra settings. If pushed to ultra, i experienced screen tearing, terrible lag and the occasional crash. Now don't let this push you away as this little Desktop packs a punch. It runs most games at high settings with no issues whatsoever and games like Resident Biohazard still look very beautiful at high settings and experienced no lag. Plus you can upgrade the CPU and Ram to bigger and more powerful hardware and the fact that you have a stock 600 watt Gold PSU means that upgrading to a 20 series graphics card should require no PSU upgrade. Speaking of the graphics card quite honestly that and the CPU would be the first 2 things i would upgrade right away. I understand that they are trying to coming come in at a cost effective price so cuts have to be made but just to help those that don't understand computers, the graphics card is what gives you that awesome picture quality for gaming and the card that is in this unit is a 1080 ( 10 series). To put that in perspective the latest graphics card that is out is the 40 series i.e. 4070, 4080 etc.
Overall this is still a great entry level gaming rig and it packs a very powerful punch for the hardware inside. The low temps and room to upgrade make this a good buy. If your a first time gamer or your looking for room to expand then this is a awesome way to go
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Amazing taste, crispy texture, and 75% less fat than traditional fried foods, the Bella Pro Series 8-qt. Digital Air Fryer with Divided Basket is the perfect addition to your kitchen. Featuring an extra-large capacity to feed up to 8 people and a divided basket that cooks two foods at once, you (and your family…and your friends…) will love it. Beautiful design with a professional stainless steel handle takes it to the next level.
Customer Rating
5
Deep fry without the oil
on October 20, 2022
Posted by: Crasher
The Bella Pro Series air fryer really is your one stop shop for most of your cooking or baking needs. The Bella Pro series is very slick and modern looking in design, doing away with the old turn style knob timer and raised keys. This unit is all digital touch screen and offers enough options to help meet your cooking needs. This air fryer allows you to air fry foods to a crisp giving them that deep fry taste. This unit also offers more than just that. With this unit you can dehydrate food creating your own beef jerky. You have a option setting that allows you to bake, making a small batch of cupcakes or brownies. Now not everything you may want to air fry. This unit has a keep warm feature which honestly is my favorite. Let's say you order some take out and your waiting for your significant other to get home but they're running late. Instead of putting the food in the microwave to keep it warm until they get home all you need to do is simply press the "keep warm" feature, set your time/temp, and the food will be kept warm and fresh. My wife honestly couldn't tell that the food i ordered for her had been sitting for 15 mins because it was still very warm and fresh without being cooked further than what it had already been. The tray comes with a divider allowing you to separate foods when cooking as well. The bottom the tray acts as a crisper and anti-stick surface. Clean up is very easy since the tray comes out with no problems. One of my favorite foods to cook in here was surprisingly pizza. Using the pizza setting i was able to cook up 3 completely cold pizzas in 5 minutes. But the nice thing about it was that it had actually tasted better then when i first bought it. The bottom of the pizza was nice and crisp with the top layer of the cheese having a very thin layer of crisp to it giving the food what seemed like added flavor and a nice snap to it when biting down. Most foods can be cooked in under 5 minutes unless your cooking something like a roast. This is a great unit that will not disappoint. My only comment would be if you have a family of 3 or more you may want to opt out for the bigger quart size. Other than that is unit will not disappoint.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro, victory takes on a new shape. Refined and reforged with the aid of top esports pros, its iconic ergonomic form is now more than 25% lighter than its predecessor, backed by a set of cutting-edge upgrades to push the limits of competitive play.
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Razer DeathAdder is a great gaming mouse for those looking to rid themselves of the hassles of wires. Yes the price point comes in higher than most other mice on the market however when it comes to wireless mice you end up having to sacrifice responsiveness so you really don't want to skimp on a cheap one. This mouse through the use of its hyper speed technology will make you fill like you are gaming on a wired mouse.
Out of the box you get everything you need to get you going. The mouse, usb-c charging cable, receiver and hyper speed adapter. First impression noticed with the design was the larger frame which seems to fit better with bigger hands. However the mouse buttons are very long and responsive making it a good fit regardless of hand size. The light weight design was the second thing noticed. The mouse is so light weight it almost seems to defy gravity. One feature i would of loved to see implemented would be a option to add more weight. The optical lens of the mouse is designed so well that it truly does not matter what surface you use to scroll. At one point i was actually scrolling across the seat of my leather couch and could not tell the difference in surface area. Meaning the mouse moved flawlessly with no lag or breaks in the tracking. Responsiveness of the clicks was insane for a wireless mouse. I really could not tell the difference between this wireless mouse and my wired gaming mouse. At one point i think the highest input latency i measured was a 2 ms input. Very impressed with how well it responded for being wireless. Full charge took less than a hour and yielded me about 18 hours of run time. You can run this mouse in the wired form which will also charge the unit. Now yes you have all the features of every other gaming mouse out there, meaning you can set your DPI both through the app and then change it through the button on the bottom of the mouse. You can map the buttons and scroll wheel however there is no RGB on this mouse just a FYI.
Here's the bottom line. At first glance the simplistic form the Razer DeathAdder mouse makes it seem like another ordinary wireless mouse with no break through tech. What sets it apart and make it worth the money is the tech that is inside the chassis. You can game in wireless mode next to 5 other wireless units and experience zero lag. This feature right here alone makes it a must have for those looking to game. The upgraded optical lens means it will literally work on any surface flawlessly. The responsiveness of the clicks and long design mean that it can fit any hand regardless of size. If your looking for just a regular mouse to do lifes everyday task then you may want to pass on this unit as there are other wireless mouse that can do the job for much cheaper. If you are looking to rid your gaming set up of wires all without sacrificing latency or speed then this set up is a must have and a no brainer.
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Don’t let your phone battery die as you go throughout your day. The Insignia NS-MW345C1B22B 45W USB-C Compact Wall Charger Kit for Samsung and iPhone Smartphones & Tablets has a high, 45-watt output to quickly charge your Samsung smartphone, tablet, smartwatch and more. This kit also comes with an included 6 ft. 100W certified USB-C to USB-C cable, giving you a super-fast charge you can depend on. Its compact and durable body with a foldable plug easily fits into a purse or pocket, ready for when you need it. A simple black design pairs well with your other accessories. Keep your Samsung smartphone working as hard as you do with this easy-to-carry charger.
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The insignia USB wall charger is the perfect aftermarket charger to add in your arsenal for your cellphone charging needs. The 45w output offers the necessary power to get your phone back to full charge in minimal time. The cable is braided offering more durability and the added length means you can easily charge your devices while comfortably sitting on your couch or laying in your bed. This fast charge will only work on compatible devices that support this feature. For my Samsung Note 20 plus with 10% charge left i was able to achieve a full charge in about 30 minutes which was a huge step up from my factory Samsung fast charger which would normally take anywhere between 50 minutes to a hour. This works for anything with a usb c port including cellphones, ear buds and charging docks. Speaking of charging docks if you have a wireless charging dock that you place your cellphone on instead of using the the usb c port you will decrease charge time. What i mean by this is i have a charging dock i use at night just so its easier to grab it and go in the morning. Normally after a long day if i dock it at a 10% charge it usually gives me an estimated charge time of a one hour and thirty minutes in order to get a full charge. After running the Insignia 45w cable to my dock, my charge time went down to just under a hour. One thing to note is the added power increase will cause temps to rise so make sure your devices are compatible and can handle the extra power increase. Over all this is a pretty simplistic and clear design. Really it comes down to rather or not it can do the job which it easily does. The output is as stated and quick charge is accomplished as long as your device is set up for it.
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For those looking for the best in the latest television technologies, the U8H should be a top contender. The most exciting 2022 upgrade is Mini-LED. With Mini-LEDs that are 50x smaller than traditional LED lights, local dimming and contrast control reproduce incredible black and white levels within the same scene like never before in the series. The U8H is now compatible with the Wifi 6e router protocol. Streaming from the wide selection of Google TV apps is now easier and smoother when connected to a dedicated router channel that won’t be competing with other connected devices on the same router. For gamers, the U8H now comes equipped with Dolby Vision Gaming and FreeSync Premium Pro for enhanced gaming picture contrast and even smoother, tear-free motion. And lastly, the U8H now comes with a 2-year warranty and is available in a 75” screen size. 2021 was a huge year for the Hisense U8H series and with so many upgrades, 2022 looks to be just as promising.
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5
Vibrant colors that seem to come to life
on September 15, 2022
Posted by: Crasher
The Hisense 65" smart t.v. offers a affordable alternative to those looking to upgrade all without breaking your bank. Hisense over the last few decades has been starting to make a impact that is actually worth noting. And while not all alternative off brands offer the quality most seek, the old saying "You get what you pay for" does not really seem to apply to this brand as you actually tend to get more than what you actually pay for.
This unit can be be mounted both on the included stands or on a wall. I found that due to the size and the flat movie theater style look this unit seemed to shine best when mounted on stands. Set up is done very easily and as this is a android style TV your android account can be linked to the TV so that you can watch all your movies purchased through the app store. You also get all the standard Google services by talking in to your remote such as "Hey Google play a action movie." With it being a android style smart TV you do have access to the full app store and can download all the latest streaming services. Now if your not a android user no worry you can either sign up for a account or simply bypass this feature. Now im gonna be very honest right off the bat and tell you that i have owned 2 other Hisense TV's in the past and i was not happy at all with the picture quality or build quality of Hisense's TV's. I always had issues with burn in and picture display after about the second year. Quality has always been very subpar as well with their units being lower quality then most TV's. Now with that being said when i plugged this TV in and fired it up i was greatly impressed to say the least with just how awesome the picture quality was. With this being a LED set up i was not expecting the colors to pop as much as they do. You get true Blacks with the brightest of colors such as red and green coming through so vibrantly that they almost seem to radiate outward. This was not the same Hisense i remember from the past, they have 100% stepped up their game and put out a TV that is well worth its weight in dollars. The second thing i noticed was there was a vent in the middle of the back of the TV. At first glance i thought maybe this was a vent for heat dissipation, however this was actually a built in subwoofer for bass control. Which leads me to my next impression which was audio quality. I have subwoofers and soundbars simply due to the poor quality of stock TV speakers. When i first heard the audio i honestly thought it was coming from my soundbar only to find out that the audio was actually coming from the stock Hisense TV speakers. The audio quality is evenly dispersed through the room and the built in bass speaker hit so clean that i can feel every impact of a tackle as i was watching my favorite football team play. Bass and audio can be controlled through the TV's settings and does allow for full equalizer controls. You can also set up different TV modes depending on what it is you are trying to accomplish. For example there is game mode which will put a bigger emphasis on refresh rate in order to reduce ghosting or input lag when gaming. Speaking of which this TV also comes equipped with Vsync allowing you to console or PC game directly off the TV with no lag whatsoever. I will say that it didn't matter if i was watching a high pace action movie or playing a fast pace game such as Apex, the TV was able to hang with no noticeable screen tearing or input lag from the controller. This alone was very impressive given the amount of work that is needed to refresh a bigger size TV.
All in all this is a no brainer and a easy buy. All the specs can easily found off Best Buy or the manufactures site so i don't want to waste time reiterating what has already been published. Picture quality is the main thing most people notice and believe when i tell you picture quality stands out big time with this TV. Audio comes in at a very strong second place as most guest were actually blown away by how well the stock audio speakers sounded when watching our favorite sports teams play. If your a person who likes watching movies and is looking for a TV that can double up as a large screen display when gaming then this a must have unit as it is very well rounded for both set ups. It comes with all the standard smart TV features that you know and are used to so much has changed in this area. But quite honestly the price point that this units come in at makes it almost a steal as you are almost sure to get more then you payed for in a good way. I can honestly say as someone who has experience with this brand they have definitely put some effort in to stepping up their game and it clearly shows. Time will tell if they can hold up to the test but so far im happy with what i see.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Homedics 16" drift sandscape elevates your space and mind, leaving you free to daydream, focus, and create. The metal sphere takes your eyes on a soothing journey through hundreds of ever changing patterns and colors. Customize your ambience with mesmerizing LED mood-lights that you can control from the app. The shifting sands allow you to drift whenever and wherever, to increase relaxation, inspire creativity, boost your mood, and enhance focus. Start to drift in 4 easy steps. After a quick and easy assembly, power up your sandscape by plugging it into an outlet near a desk or side table. Download the app and follow the simple setup instructions, then turn on your sandscape to drift and invite calm in.
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The HoMedics is a pretty nice feature to add as a center piece or coffee table piece that offers both unique style and home mediation properties. The RGB lighting offers different colors and effects which can be set depending on the mood.
Out of the box you receive the main bowl, sand, comb, glass top, metal ball, and power cable. There is a free app that is needed as well in order to utilize the different patterns. Set up is easy and pain free leaving no mess. Simply place the bowl at your desired location, pour the sand inside, use the provided rake to evenly spread the sand and then place the metal ball in the center and plug it in. The set up is very basic and straight forward. Through the app you can set your different colors and effects. Sand designs can also be chosen from the different pre-set patterns. As far as i could tell there was no option to create your own patterns so you were forced to use their patterns. There is a decent amount of designs to choose from including holiday themed designs that say "#1 dad" or stockings hanging for Christmas. They do have additional patterns designs that you can download as well keeping the patterns feeling fresh and new. Once the desired pattern is selected the built in magnet will locate the metal ball and start to create the design. Design speed as well as brightness can all be adjusted from the main menu. You also have a the ability to set up deferent playlist and schedules as well. For example you can choose to have 4 different designs playing on a loop so that there is always something going on. Or you can choose to have the ball stop after each design is completed so that you can admire it for a bit. Also after each design is created there is no need to smooth the sand out again as the metal ball will reset the canvas each time a new pattern is created. It will simply just write over the existing background based on the new design. Even though it writes over the existing background it does it in a way that does not hinder or take away from the quality of the new design. The writing on the sand does provide a kind of ASMR effect and the added RGB lighting helps to set the mood in a dark room or atmosphere. The only thing i would of loved to see implemented in this design is a built in speaker to allow for sounds to be played such as binaurals for sleeping. Place this underneath a T.V., while watching a movie with the RGB lighting on and you've got yourself a nice relaxing night.
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The Ninja Programmable XL 14-Cup Coffee Maker PRO is a sleek coffee maker that delivers on quality flavor and capacity. With Hotter Brewing Technology, you can enjoy Classic and Rich coffee strengths that are hot and never bitter. Keep your carafe of coffee hot for up to 4 hours with the variable warming plate. Also featured are a removable reservoir, delay brew function, and freshness timer.
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The Ninja XL coffee maker is a easy, simple to use coffee maker that offers the bare essentials needed to get your day started. And although it may not offer all the bells and whistles of most coffee makers out there, there is still something very nice in its simplicity. Sometimes more doesn't always mean better and the Ninja brand continues to show it.
So out of the box you get everything needed to get you started. The unit comes with a set of simple programable instructions and is pretty much ready to go out of the box. The unit does come with a mesh reusable coffee filter making the need to buy disposable filters one less thing you need to worry about. The unit is very basic in design and function which should make ease of use for most people. This unit offers the bare necessities to get you started including, on/off brew button, classic/rich brews, clean function, warm button\ and your programmable button which allows you to set up brew times. The function is as basic as it gets and should really require no further instructions on how to use. The classic/rich button allows you to determine how strong you want your coffee brewed in the morning and whenever you chose to make your coffee. The classic function allows for a smoother blend giving it a more watered down taste and also reduces the caffeine content as well. This allows for a better taste for those with a more sensitive pallet. The rich brew obviously offers a more pronounced taste with a higher caffeine output for those looking for a little extra kick. I will say there is a noticeable difference between the two brews. On the classic feature it seemed as though my caffeine was not hitting me as hard which made me have the need to grab multiple cups of coffee. The taste also came off a little bit more bland. Switching over to the rich flavor was definitely more for me as the coffee regained more of its flavor and the caffeine output was also more noticeable allowing me to start my day with just a single cup. The mesh filter does a awesome job at filtering out all the coffee grains and not once did any of the grains make it in to my brew. As someone who uses a K-Cup getting coffee grains in your drink is annoying and in my opinion i feel it takes away a bit from the flavor. Moving over to the traditional set up the Ninja has provided with this machine means you can get back to the basics of coffee brewing which will offer you a more flavorful and grain free taste. Cleaning of the mesh filter is very easy and is done in a matter of seconds. The unit does offer a self cleaning set up which is very easily done by filling the tank with clean water or your favorite non-toxic cleaner then simply press the clean button and let the unit do the rest. The provided Ninja pot also has a unique set up that allows for clean pouring which prevents the coffee from running down the sides or bottom allowing for less mess to clean up. As a matter of fact as simple as it sounds the pour from the coffee pot was actually one of the first things that stood out to me. It was very clean and smooth and never once made a single mess. Even when tipped almost completely vertical the pour always stayed about the same. All in all that's really about it. This maker really is that simplistic but that doesn't mean its a bad thing. At the price point this unit comes in at it really is a no brainer and should be a easy buy as Ninja is known for making good products. As someone who owns quite a bit of their products i can say first hand that their products are built to last. If your are a avid coffee lover then this simple design is sure to please just about most people out there.
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Introducing Alienware Aurora R13 - our new gaming desktop with an evolved chassis, enhanced airflow and quieter acoustics. Enjoy the freedom of gaming, streaming and creating on a multi-threaded capacity desktop with the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and NVIDIA GeForce 30-series graphics.
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The Alienware R13 offers everything a pc gamer could ever need and want. Coming in at a hefty price tag this beast of a rig is sure to offer future proofing for quite a while. With the latest and greatest hardware all built in to this power house the issue isn't rather or not it can perform but rather or not this much power is worth the buy.
Out of the gate you can expect literaly the latest and greatest tech that is out there for pc gaming. This rig comes equiped with a PCie 5.0 mother board, 2 sticks of ddr5 RAM (two additional open slots), 12th gen intel I9 and a Nvidia 3080 equipped with DLSS. The processor is liquid cooled with a single rearward fan for adequate heat dissapiation. Speaking of heat, one the biggest issues i have had with pre builds specifically Alienware, is poor heat disappiation. Temps would always get in to the 90s and throttling issues would always seem to arise. When benchmarking this rig at max settings i was actually very suprised as to how well temps stayed consistent and never seemed to get close enough to present throttle issues. CPU temps hovered around the upper 70C while GPU temps were pushed to the mid 80s. Frame rates ran at a consistent 120 FPS. Now the good thing about Alienware products is that they usually allow for expansion. The RAM slots have 2 open slots allowing for 2 more sticks of RAM and there is open usb ports to upgrade or add additional hard drives. The 1 TB of SSD means your going to get very fast start up and read/write speeds which will allow for faster downloading and loading of games. As far as performance goes overclocking can be done easily pushing the the 12th gen Intel to its limits at 5.2 ghz and overclock speeds were achieved of up to 800mhz for the gpu before running in to issues. However once pushed to these limits thats when cooling issues arose and cpu temps climbed in to the upper 80s. Overclocking this rig in my opinion is pointless as this beast can run all AAA gaming with no issues whatsoever. Horizon on ultra ran a consistent 130 frames, COD 140 frames, final fantasy 14 at 150 frames and Metro Exodus held up at 125 frames. These frame rates were all accomplished with the factory settings. Heaven benchmark scores came in at 4812 with very smooth video rendering and consistent frames and temps.
Here's the bottom line. IF your a avid gamer then its very easy to tell just by looking at the specs what this rig is capable of. The only real issue your going to run in to eventually is going to be temperature issues. Will you need to add additional fans however limited spacing is going to make it very difficult to expand which means you may have to opt in for a full liquid build or upgrade to a bigger size fan. Performance will never be a issue for this unit and will only be limited based on how well temperatures get. I say "eventually" because over time parts degrade and cooling can tend to dip a bit. Now if your someone who knows nothing about gaming or upgrading computers and is looking for something that is future proof so you can have a one and done, then you may want to consider shelling out the extra cash for this. Getting 32 gigs out of 2 sticks of RAM is pretty impressive and in all reality you really should never need any more RAM meaning you don't need to upgrade your sticks. However should the need arise you do have 2 extra slots. Now one thing i will say if you are not very tech savvy keep in mind that 1 TB of SSD is very nice however most games coming out now are usually a minium of 50 gigs and thats not including future updates. This means eventually your going to have to do one of 2 things. Either upgrade your memory or keep deleting and downloading games. I personally dont like deleting and erasing games consistently as this can tend to wear down the hardware. Other than that this unit is good to go and honestly i can't see this rig falling out of line for at least the next 10 years. There are still people out there running 1080 ti with no issues. If i had the money to spend i would buy this unit in heartbeat, especially considering how hard it has been to find computer parts.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The G5 gaming laptop powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPU combines gaming, entertainment, work and more! Its powerful 11th Gen Intel Processor allows you to effortlessly handle multiple tasks at the same time. It features a 3 screen display output, built-in SD card slot, and next-gen Wi-Fi 6 technology; with a tool for every task, this laptop provides great balance between gaming, entertainment, and work capabilities. Welcome to your new go-to laptop.
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The Gigabyte G5 offers a great way to get in to pc gaming with a laptop all without breaking the bank. While this set up may not offer the top of the line hardware it doesn't mean that it still does not allow for some of the most smooth and beautiful gaming you can expect to receive from some of top triple A games out right now.
Out of the box one of the first things i noticed was the simplicity of the laptop. As a older gamer i really don't want to be carrying around a laptop that has all these bright colors and graphical designs that one might expect to see a teen carrying around. The laptop is very sleek and basic looking but that in essence is not a bad thing at all. My only gripe about the design is the finish they went with, which appears to be a matte black finish. Anyone that has ever owned any kind of a matte finish especially black will tell you that is very hard to keep clean and every time you open the laptop or touch it for that matter it leaves very noticeable greasy looking finger print. The track pad is nice and wide giving you ample room to move your mouse and the right and left click are very well placed providing ease of use. The keys do offer rgb lighting which also allows for customization of different colors and timers. You can chose to have the backlighting off, on all the time, or you can set it on a timer so that it shuts off the lighting after so many seconds then comes back on the minute you press a key. Full charge takes about a couple hours to accomplish and run time while gaming only yields about an hour before needing a charge. I wouldn't personally recommend gaming anyways without the power cable being plugged in as performance becomes hindered due to a lack of constant power and pre-built factory settings. Your screen is a typical FHD with nothing special about it however the colors come through very bright and vibrant.
I don't want to get in to the specs a whole lot as they can be easily found off of Best Buy's website. While getting ready to test this laptop i was honestly a little worried if it would be able to hang with the hardware that is built in to it. A 3050ti is a nice step above the 10 series however my 2070 super can still outperform it and allows for more over clocking. The 3050ti will give you all the nice features the newest cards have to offer such as Ray Tracing and DLSS however the standard 8GB of Ram had me wondering just how much lag i would experience while running my mods and performance monitors. To be quite honest i was very impressed to just how well this basic little set up performed. Heaven benchmark came back with a score of 2428 and average frame rate of 96.4 at max settings. Temps held steady with cpu hovering around 75°C and GPU temps staying at 82°C. When pushed to ultra settings GPU temps did rise to 88°C however they never climbed any higher nor did i ever experience any throttling issues. When pushed to its limits with MMO games such as Lost Ark or Final Fantasy XiV frame rates held steady at 82 frames and dropped down to about 70 frames when in crowded areas. Running multiple mods and applications such as MSI afterburner didn't seem to effect the measly 8GB of Ram as much as i thought it would. In fact i don't think i experienced any lag, screen tearing or ghosting during high pace action pvp games such as COD or Apex. Now the higher the quality the game the higher temps, which did make it very difficult to maintain the laptop on my lap. There were times the laptop got too hot to place on my lap requiring me to use a desk or table. Heat is displaced via dual rearward intake fans and exited out of both side vents. When temps do get in to the upper 80s the fans do ramp up to high speed mode and become very audible.
Here's the bottom line. No this laptop does not have the most top of the line hardware out there. And yes 8GB of Ram is pathetic in my opinion, however this laptop had me thinking very different in the end. When pushed to its limit and forced to run ultra settings it sat there and took it with a smile on its face. Yes the temps did increase and frame rate did drop a bit but never to the point where i experienced in game performance issues. Never would i own a 3050 ti series as i personally would rather step up to the 3080ti however this little GPU has got me rethinking just how far DLSS has come. With the rising cost of goods these days, especially in the computer and gaming world, i know budget is always a big concern. So here is my suggestion. If you are on a budget and want to get in to PC gaming without breaking your bank and without ripping your hair out due to performance issues, then this set up is the way to go. At this price point this laptop will easily handling any gaming out there and when forced to push ultra settings it may scream a little bit but it can easily handle it. This laptop is honestly the best bang for your buck without sacrificing too much.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The compact size of the HP LaserJet M110we makes it perfect for those needing to print black and white documents in small spaces. Includes the HP+ Smart Printing System that keeps itself up to date, secure, and ready to print from virtually anywhere at any time. This printer only works with Original HP Toner and requires an HP account and internet connection. Includes 6 months of Instant Ink for lasers with HP+.
Does it copy?
No, it only prints in black and white
2 years, 3 months ago
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Crasher
The compact size of the HP LaserJet M110we makes it perfect for those needing to print black and white documents in small spaces. Includes the HP+ Smart Printing System that keeps itself up to date, secure, and ready to print from virtually anywhere at any time. This printer only works with Original HP Toner and requires an HP account and internet connection. Includes 6 months of Instant Ink for lasers with HP+.
Hello. Is this capable of working wirelessly with an apple I pad pro? Thanks Al
yes, as long as both units are connected to the same wifi
2 years, 3 months ago
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Crasher
It’s easy to transform your home into a safe haven with SimpliSafe’s award-winning security system. Everything is simple to set up, effortless to use, and designed to do one thing only: keep your home and family safe. Outdoor security cameras let you see everything happening in full HD. So you can spot trouble before it comes knocking and capture the evidence if it does. And if someone tries to break in, the burglary sensors will sound the alarm right away. But that’s not all. Whenever your alarm goes off, we’ll call you and send police, firefighters, or ambulances to your door in a snap — and stay on the line with you until they arrive. So no matter where you are or what you’re doing, your home is protected 24/7.
How do the cameras attach to the house?
the outdoor cameras are attached via magnets to the base. The only item that requires 2 screws to mount is the base plate. Once the base plate is mounted then the cameras are attached and removed via magnets.
2 years, 5 months ago
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Crasher
It’s easy to transform your home into a safe haven with SimpliSafe’s award-winning security system. Everything is simple to set up, effortless to use, and designed to do one thing only: keep your home and family safe. Outdoor security cameras let you see everything happening in full HD. So you can spot trouble before it comes knocking and capture the evidence if it does. And if someone tries to break in, the burglary sensors will sound the alarm right away. But that’s not all. Whenever your alarm goes off, we’ll call you and send police, firefighters, or ambulances to your door in a snap — and stay on the line with you until they arrive. So no matter where you are or what you’re doing, your home is protected 24/7.
Do you have tonoay for monthly monitoring
you dont have to pay for a monthly subscription however keep in mind the free plan is very basic and i mean very basic. The free plan only allows for you to disarm and arm the system and allows the siren to go off if the alarm is triggered however they will not call the police and they will not allow for your video footage to be recorded. So it basically forces you in to a monthly plan but keep in mind there is no contract so you can cancel at any time.
2 years, 5 months ago
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Crasher
It’s easy to transform your home into a safe haven with SimpliSafe’s award-winning security system. Everything is simple to set up, effortless to use, and designed to do one thing only: keep your home and family safe. Outdoor security cameras let you see everything happening in full HD. So you can spot trouble before it comes knocking and capture the evidence if it does. And if someone tries to break in, the burglary sensors will sound the alarm right away. But that’s not all. Whenever your alarm goes off, we’ll call you and send police, firefighters, or ambulances to your door in a snap — and stay on the line with you until they arrive. So no matter where you are or what you’re doing, your home is protected 24/7.
does this camera system run on a 5g mhz speed wifi i have at&t fiber internet and my camera system that i have now BLINK only works off of 2.4 mhz speed .
Good question. On my Linksys it runs on the 2.4 band and as of right now there is no option on the Simplisafe app to move it over to the 5g band.
2 years, 5 months ago
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Crasher
It’s easy to transform your home into a safe haven with SimpliSafe’s award-winning security system. Everything is simple to set up, effortless to use, and designed to do one thing only: keep your home and family safe. Outdoor security cameras let you see everything happening in full HD. So you can spot trouble before it comes knocking and capture the evidence if it does. And if someone tries to break in, the burglary sensors will sound the alarm right away. But that’s not all. Whenever your alarm goes off, we’ll call you and send police, firefighters, or ambulances to your door in a snap — and stay on the line with you until they arrive. So no matter where you are or what you’re doing, your home is protected 24/7.
Does it record movement
yes it record motion and you get to chose if you want it to record all motion or only motion from people
2 years, 5 months ago
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Crasher
It’s easy to transform your home into a safe haven with SimpliSafe’s award-winning security system. Everything is simple to set up, effortless to use, and designed to do one thing only: keep your home and family safe. Outdoor security cameras let you see everything happening in full HD. So you can spot trouble before it comes knocking and capture the evidence if it does. And if someone tries to break in, the burglary sensors will sound the alarm right away. But that’s not all. Whenever your alarm goes off, we’ll call you and send police, firefighters, or ambulances to your door in a snap — and stay on the line with you until they arrive. So no matter where you are or what you’re doing, your home is protected 24/7.
Can cameras be plugged into power while mounted to wall or do they have to be charged then put up. And pull down to charge when dead
So the wireless cameras can either be mounted wirelessly or hardwired in to a wall outlet. If you dont feel like charging the battery every month or so then you do have the option to wire them in as well. As far as charging goes the batteries are removable from the cameras so this way when it comes time to charge them you dont need to charge the whole camera unit just simply the battery pack.
2 years, 5 months ago
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Crasher
It’s easy to transform your home into a safe haven with SimpliSafe’s award-winning security system. Everything is simple to set up, effortless to use, and designed to do one thing only: keep your home and family safe. Outdoor security cameras let you see everything happening in full HD. So you can spot trouble before it comes knocking and capture the evidence if it does. And if someone tries to break in, the burglary sensors will sound the alarm right away. But that’s not all. Whenever your alarm goes off, we’ll call you and send police, firefighters, or ambulances to your door in a snap — and stay on the line with you until they arrive. So no matter where you are or what you’re doing, your home is protected 24/7.
Can additional cameras be added?
yes they can as well as a assortment of other items such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
2 years, 5 months ago
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Crasher
The Turtle Beach Recon Controller officially licensed for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S & Windows 10 PC’s is the first controller to pair game-changing audio innovations with game-winning controls. Plug in a 3.5mm headset and take advantage of proven Turtle Beach audio features like Superhuman Hearing, Mic Monitoring, Signature Audio Presets and more. Win more with Pro-Aim Focus Mode, which tunes thumbstick sensitivity for enhanced long-range accuracy, and save up to four selectable profiles on each of the two, rear quick-action buttons. Play for hours in comfort thanks to ergonomic cooling grips and feel every vital gaming detail with next-gen vibration feedback in the handles and triggers.
What are the triggers like on this controller? Are they like normal Xbox controller triggers with a long pull or do they use any trigger stops for a shorter pull?
The triggers can not be adjusted as you would find on a Astro controller. As far as pull goes it feels very similar to a xbox trigger pull and has medium senisitivity. The pull is not short but does not feel long either. Most actions seem to activate after about pulling a 1/4 of a inch.
2 years, 8 months ago
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Crasher
The Turtle Beach Recon Controller officially licensed for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S & Windows 10 PC’s is the first controller to pair game-changing audio innovations with game-winning controls. Plug in a 3.5mm headset and take advantage of proven Turtle Beach audio features like Superhuman Hearing, Mic Monitoring, Signature Audio Presets and more. Win more with Pro-Aim Focus Mode, which tunes thumbstick sensitivity for enhanced long-range accuracy, and save up to four selectable profiles on each of the two, rear quick-action buttons. Play for hours in comfort thanks to ergonomic cooling grips and feel every vital gaming detail with next-gen vibration feedback in the handles and triggers.
Can you use a wireless headset with this controller? It's a Turtle Beach stealth gen 2
No you can not as the there are only two ports, a usb-c port for connection and a 3.5mm port for audio cable hook up.
2 years, 8 months ago
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Crasher