Author Topic: The best purchase I made in 2012... List them! (Read 21871 times)

MMB · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 00:58:23 »

NikoGasm · « **Reply #51 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 02:53:33 »

Quote from: MMB on Wed, 02 January 2013, 00:58:23

This.

How well has that worked for you? I've never found any success in setups like that, I've always stuck with simple dumbbells and pushups, but I'd like to have a more structured routine.

keymaster · « **Reply #52 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 04:27:56 »

My best purchase was the $30 Hyper 212 Evo CPU cooler. It brought new life back into my computer. My CPU temps were running in the high 80s while under heavy load before I installed this aftermarket cooler. Now, my i5-2500K idles @ 20C and reaches 60C at max load via prime95.

I couldn't be more satisfied with the performance of this budget cooler.

swagpiratex · « **Reply #53 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 11:26:49 »

Filco Camo Keyboard w/ MX Browns- Some days I hate this thing when it gets mushy but I keep coming back to it.
Spyderco Tenacious - I see all these guys with Sebenza's which look super nice. But this cuts beautifully if you take care of the edge. All for $30.
BaPC Computer - Did some research on reddit and built myself a kickass computer.
Spike's Tacitical Calico Jack lower - Thankfully copped a couple months before the price gouging.
Dell U2412 - Took the advice of people on this forum and copped this. Coulda gotten 2 Asus TN's for the price, but don't regret it for a single second.
Wet Shaving Kit - Copped the Edwin Jagger Safety Razor when Massdrop was holding the groupbuy, and got accompanying accessories off Amazon.

esoomenona · « **Reply #54 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 12:29:38 »

Quote from: kishy on Wed, 02 January 2013, 12:26:25

the car I've lusted over since I was 15: a 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis.

wat

esoomenona · « **Reply #55 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 12:39:58 »

May I ask what about that car is it that you lust over? And what kind of 2-door sedan and wagon are you interested in? Being tall, I sometimes wish more 2-door sedans were made so that I didn't always hit my head in the back, but I hardly ever get in the back of someone's coupe so...

ashort · « **Reply #56 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 12:46:53 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 02 January 2013, 12:39:58

May I ask what about that car is it that you lust over? And what kind of 2-door sedan and wagon are you interested in? Being tall, I sometimes wish more 2-door sedans were made so that I didn't always hit my head in the back, but I hardly ever get in the back of someone's coupe so...

http://www.automoblog.net/2009/02/12/coupe-vs-sedan-whats-the-difference/

An interesting discussion on the difference between a couple and a sedan. I wonder where they get the "33 cu ft" benchmark?

esoomenona · « **Reply #57 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 13:25:21 »

^lol, kishy, you crazy. And I'm aware of the difference between a coupe and a sedan.

fuus · « **Reply #58 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 15:06:28 »

My desktop. Love it so so so much.

MMB · « **Reply #59 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 17:32:00 »

Quote from: NikoGasm on Wed, 02 January 2013, 02:53:33

Quote from: MMB on Wed, 02 January 2013, 00:58:23
This.

How well has that worked for you? I've never found any success in setups like that, I've always stuck with simple dumbbells and pushups, but I'd like to have a more structured routine.

Basically, you will hit a plateau with doing the same routine constantly. Changing it up a lot with new and different exercises allows your muscle mass to grow faster. I wanted the flexibility of having many different options in order to create a new and different routine every week

okooko · « **Reply #60 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 17:37:55 »

Quote from: MMB on Wed, 02 January 2013, 17:32:00

Quote from: NikoGasm on Wed, 02 January 2013, 02:53:33
Quote from: MMB on Wed, 02 January 2013, 00:58:23
This.

How well has that worked for you? I've never found any success in setups like that, I've always stuck with simple dumbbells and pushups, but I'd like to have a more structured routine.

Basically, you will hit a plateau with doing the same routine constantly. Changing it up a lot with new and different exercises allows your muscle mass to grow faster. I wanted the flexibility of having many different options in order to create a new and different routine every week

everyday is chestday

The_Beast · « **Reply #61 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 17:52:19 »

metalliqaz · « **Reply #62 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 18:11:55 »

Replacing my dusty old Asus with my new Dell laptop really made my life easier.
Then adding my HP ZR2440w improved my view
Then getting a new office chair fixed my back
Then upgrading my stupid little desk to a Steelcase conference table gave me some room to spread out
Then a KMAC made my fingers happy

Now I never go outside...

demik · « **Reply #63 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 23:12:54 »

those two

sth · « **Reply #64 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 23:14:44 »

freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed

demik · « **Reply #65 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 23:18:34 »

sth · « **Reply #66 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 23:20:38 »

i expected better than kanye from you demik, but if that's how you wanna play it then check out my fishstick.

demik · « **Reply #67 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 23:21:32 »

couldn't find a better response.

im sick, cut me some slack

BlindRAGE606 · « **Reply #68 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 23:25:00 »

Desktop: GTX680 Lightning, 1440p Catleaps, 3770k, etc

Home tech: 46" LED Sammy+ home theatre stuffs, iPad+iPad mini, 27" iMac

Laptop: rMBP 15"

Keyboard: HHKB Pro 2

Nontech related: NB shoes and grad tuition, gym -benched 430lbs yesterday!

Glod · « **Reply #69 on:** Wed, 02 January 2013, 23:49:31 »

Best purchase of 2012 was my Negril, Jamaica honeymoon vacation

esoomenona · « **Reply #70 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 00:02:01 »

Quote from: Glod on Wed, 02 January 2013, 23:49:31

Best purchase of 2012 was my Negril, Jamaica honeymoon vacation

Is she done looking over your shoulder? What was it really?

daerid · « **Reply #71 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 00:19:04 »

Didn't really get to buy anything in 2012. I had a kid instead. So I still spent a ****-load of money, just none of it on myself. I did buy my RF AE 55g, which is by far the greatest board I've ever typed on.

Glod · « **Reply #72 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 00:21:23 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Thu, 03 January 2013, 00:02:01

Quote from: Glod on Wed, 02 January 2013, 23:49:31
Best purchase of 2012 was my Negril, Jamaica honeymoon vacation
Is she done looking over your shoulder? What was it really?

Being indoors most of the year, it was a great adventure, plus i swam with dolphins-. dolphins! yeahhhh

SmallFry · « **Reply #73 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 00:30:32 »

Quote from: daerid on Thu, 03 January 2013, 00:19:04

Didn't really get to buy anything in 2012. I had a kid instead. So I still spent a ****-load of money, just none of it on myself. I did buy my RF AE 55g, which is by far the greatest board I've ever typed on.

Congrats on the baby!

esoomenona · « **Reply #74 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 00:31:25 »

I'm sorry about the baby.

daerid · « **Reply #75 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 03:05:10 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Thu, 03 January 2013, 00:30:32

Congrats on the baby!

Thanks! He's the best thing that's ever happened to me

Alessandro · « **Reply #76 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 06:27:14 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Thu, 03 January 2013, 00:31:25

I'm sorry about the baby.

I lol'd.

Batmann · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 08:26:41 »

Probably my Iphone 5
huge upgrade for my 3 years old android
I love it, I almost prefer using it than booting my macbook
I'm thinking about getting an ipad mini when they make it retina

And please don't tell my friends, I used ot be the biggest apple hater out there!

inteli722 · « **Reply #78 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 08:50:34 »

Dell U2412M. I love this thing

Oh. And what got me really started here: My FIRST Mechanical Keyboard, a Leopold FC200RT/KB Just having one for a few months was enough to convince me to get a Phantom...

Rhinofeed · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 15:13:23 »

That's a tough decision for me. This year I bought a Model M that was made on the same day I was born. (Yes, you heard that right. Lulz) A new computer. And a new camera. Probably the Model M. ^_^

inteli722 · « **Reply #80 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 15:37:44 »

Quote from: nathaniel_h on Thu, 03 January 2013, 15:13:23

That's a tough decision for me. This year I bought a Model M that was made on the same day I was born. (Yes, you heard that right. Lulz) A new computer. And a new camera. Probably the Model M. ^_^

That's a lot for 3 days...It's 2013.

Rhinofeed · « **Reply #81 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 15:44:02 »

Yep. Tomorrow I'm planning to buy a new car!

xD

Obviously I meant 2012.

The Leopold FC200RT/KB was my first mechanical keyboard as well. I bought that one in 2011 though, and did a sound test and review of it on my Youtube channel and website. It's a lot of fun. I love the compact size and MX Browns were the right choice.
edit: Oh, and it's great for gaming too, although I haven't tried reds or blacks yet.

inteli722 · « **Reply #82 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 15:48:54 »

I was joking on the fact of you using wrong wording (even though it was obvious what you meant.) I do that sometimes. I like my Leopold and I'm planning on keeping it. I'm planning on making my Phantom in Cherry MX Greens, so I need a gaming keyboard since I've heard around here that Greens are strictly typing switches. I also like it when people play along with my jokes, and don't get mad at me for taking things literally.

Rhinofeed · « **Reply #83 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 16:35:33 »

Heh, yep, I try not to take people too seriously, and just have fun. I'd like to try greens someday but I'd have to borrow a keyboard from a community member here as, obviously, no manufacturer makes a keyboard with greens. It's my favorite color, so maybe it would be my favorite switch.

inteli722 · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 17:06:43 »

Quote from: nathaniel_h on Thu, 03 January 2013, 16:35:33

Heh, yep, I try not to take people too seriously, and just have fun. I'd like to try greens someday but I'd have to borrow a keyboard from a community member here as, obviously, no manufacturer makes a keyboard with greens. It's my favorite color, so maybe it would be my favorite switch.

From what I've heard, they're Blues with Black springs (hence ghetto greens, which are Blues with black springs). I'm not really one for heavy switches, but I think it would be a cool experience, and would help my typing speed on lighter keyboards. And a couple manufacturers make keyboards with Greens. I know Cooler Master has a QFR on their store with Greens and Ducky had a Limited Edition with Greens. Then again, I've also seen a picture of a Ducky board with all Greys, so I think they're messing around with switches to find a popular new one.

Rhinofeed · « **Reply #85 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 18:51:04 »

Well, I commend them for it. It's very rare for companies to waver from the standard Blues, Blacks, and Browns.

As I was looking at Cooler Master's website I love the layout of the QFR TK, as I do use the keypad occasionally. Newegg is out of stock. Are there any other keyboards that you know of that keep the small size but still include the number pad?

inteli722 · « **Reply #86 on:** Thu, 03 January 2013, 18:58:27 »

Quote from: nathaniel_h on Thu, 03 January 2013, 18:51:04

Well, I commend them for it. It's very rare for companies to waver from the standard Blues, Blacks, and Browns.

As I was looking at Cooler Master's website I love the layout of the QFR TK, as I do use the keypad occasionally. Newegg is out of stock. Are there any other keyboards that you know of that keep the small size but still include the number pad?

PM me to keep this thread on topic please! I feel I've lead this thread off topic long enough.

missalaire · « **Reply #87 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 00:10:29 »

My first mechanical keyboard (Ducky Shine 2 Blue LED with Cherry Blacks).

fuus · « **Reply #88 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 06:01:00 »

Also my first mech keyboard (Filco TKL with Browns)

NikoGasm · « **Reply #89 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 07:01:17 »

Man, a lot of you guys got some really good first keyboards. My first was a Razer Blackwidow. Not a good starter, haha.

keymaster · « **Reply #90 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 08:17:28 »

Quote from: NikoGasm on Fri, 04 January 2013, 07:01:17

Man, a lot of you guys got some really good first keyboards. My first was a Razer Blackwidow. Not a good starter, haha.

Razer makes a great mouse, though. I can't speak highly enough about my DeathAdder.

fuus · « **Reply #91 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 09:22:17 »

Another best purchase was my Gaming Rig. I love it so much.

missalaire · « **Reply #92 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 13:00:53 »

Quote from: NikoGasm on Fri, 04 January 2013, 07:01:17

Man, a lot of you guys got some really good first keyboards. My first was a Razer Blackwidow. Not a good starter, haha.

Just did some research before I bought. I always try to do a bit of research before I buy any tech stuff ever since I blew a lot of money on a laptop to game on that couldn't even run WoW decently :x

codymaust · « **Reply #93 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 18:44:25 »

My bike

Quicker than walking, and cheaper than public transportation.. especially for my commute to school

keymaster · « **Reply #94 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 18:54:59 »

I forgot to mention this $40 aftermarket VGA cooler: ARCTIC Accelero Twin Turbo II. It lowered my GPU temps by 10C on idle and by 20C at full load. I have an aging XFX 6870. It ran hot and sounded like a jet engine with the stock cooler. But, with the aftermarket cooler, it's now even more silent than my case fans! Best upgrade purchase ever.

reverkiller · « **Reply #95 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:00:56 »

Sublime Text 2 license.

Best text editor by far! Well, when you're not on something headless. Then I just stick to vim.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #96 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:14:59 »

Well, it wasn't in 2012, but I just bought a Dell AT101W from Goodwill for $1.00.

NikoGasm · « **Reply #97 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:18:20 »

Quote from: keymaster on Fri, 04 January 2013, 08:17:28

Razer makes a great mouse, though. I can't speak highly enough about my DeathAdder.

I have a DeathAdder Black edition. I love it, it's great. At no point did I find myself wishing I had a different mouse.

reverkiller · « **Reply #98 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:23:01 »

Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:14:59

Well, it wasn't in 2012, but I just bought a Dell AT101W from Goodwill for $1.00.

Save that for the best purchase in 2013 thread

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KangarooZombies · « **Reply #99 on:** Fri, 04 January 2013, 21:46:16 »

My computer, by far. I built my own computer earlier in the year, and it works like a charm ^.^

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