1976 Toyota Landcruiser FJ45 longbed with 3B diesel conversion and H55F transmission, my dream truck.
1976 Toyota Landcruiser FJ45 longbed with 3B diesel conversion and H55F transmission, my dream truck.
*ENVY!* =) I have a 1976 FJ40... I love seeing those 45's though!
My best, most used purchase in 2012 is my Mazzer Mini coffee grinder... I've wanted a Mazzer for years and finally found a good deal on ebay... This thing makes my press pot sing!! =D
The top item would definitely have to be my new IEMs I just got for my portable audio setup, the VSonic GR07-BE. Though they came at the end of the year, it's the one thing that stands out the most! In keyboard-exclusive terms, I'd say my limited edition Pure that I've equipped with some white on black DS takes the cake - a big thanks goes to DanGWanG for hooking me up with that!
Intel Core i7 3770k + Intel DZ77GAL-70k, both for $245. I'm using them right now! :)thats a great MB ive built a few PCs using it.
Added like 10 horsepower, amirite?Don't have before/after dyno's but 10 may be optimistic, but close. Definitely more power there. The calculated/estimated whp is something like 130 (162 at the crank) stock. Sounds great, though!
I buy way too much crap. But one of the most significant purchases I made was going from some cheap crappy speakers to klipsch pro media 2.1 system. It was a large large step forward in terms of power and sound quality.
I got rid of those a couple months later though and got a yamaha avr, infinity speakers, and a polk sub.
Intel Core i7 3770k + Intel DZ77GAL-70k, both for $245. I'm using them right now! :)
did you get the "new" klipsch? it's not really a high end speaker anymore.. it's pretty much the same as logitech electronics with better cones.
Meh, wife. Let's talk more about the Eclipse. What year is it?2009 Silver GS (http://club4g.org/board/members-rides/32805-andrews-2009-silver-gs.html). It's not fast, but I'm having fun with it anyway.
switching from mechanical drives to solid state :D
Intel Core i7 3770k + Intel DZ77GAL-70k, both for $245. I'm using them right now! :)You got both of them combined for a total of $245? That's insane, where'd you find that?
Intel Core i7 3770k + Intel DZ77GAL-70k, both for $245. I'm using them right now! :)You got both of them combined for a total of $245? That's insane, where'd you find that?
could you get me 2 :DIntel Core i7 3770k + Intel DZ77GAL-70k, both for $245. I'm using them right now! :)You got both of them combined for a total of $245? That's insane, where'd you find that?
It's an exclusive program directly through Intel. I can also get their SSD 520 series 180GB for $145. It isn't that big of a saving so I've been contemplating.
^ I wish I could. Unforturnately it's only 1 per each person. :(:(
This. (http://www.amazon.com/Body-Solid-EXM3000LPS-Double-Stack/dp/B00030AUKM/ref=sr_1_8?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1357109867&sr=1-8&keywords=home+gym)
the car I've lusted over since I was 15: a 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis.wat
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...
This. (http://www.amazon.com/Body-Solid-EXM3000LPS-Double-Stack/dp/B00030AUKM/ref=sr_1_8?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1357109867&sr=1-8&keywords=home+gym)
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.
This. (http://www.amazon.com/Body-Solid-EXM3000LPS-Double-Stack/dp/B00030AUKM/ref=sr_1_8?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1357109867&sr=1-8&keywords=home+gym)
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
Best purchase of 2012 was my Negril, Jamaica honeymoon vacationIs she done looking over your shoulder? What was it really?
Best purchase of 2012 was my Negril, Jamaica honeymoon vacationIs she done looking over your shoulder? What was it really?
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! :)
Congrats on the baby! :)
I'm sorry about the baby. :(
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. ^_^
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.
Well, I commend them for it. It's very rare for companies to waver from the standard Blues, Blacks, and Browns.PM me to keep this thread on topic please! I feel I've lead this thread off topic long enough.
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?
Man, a lot of you guys got some really good first keyboards. My first was a Razer Blackwidow. Not a good starter, haha.
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.
Well, it wasn't in 2012, but I just bought a Dell AT101W from Goodwill for $1.00.
I forgot to mention this $40 aftermarket VGA cooler: ARCTIC Accelero Twin Turbo II (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186052). 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.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zunWM.jpg)
my Canon D600 though its even better now that I have a bunch of stuff for it.
My computer, by far. I built my own computer earlier in the year, and it works like a charm ^.^
Best purchase of 2012 was my Negril, Jamaica honeymoon vacationIs 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
I forgot to mention this $40 aftermarket VGA cooler: ARCTIC Accelero Twin Turbo II (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186052). 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.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zunWM.jpg)
Um... not ragin on ya, but there's no way you can get $40 of performance added to a 6870... I guess it's worth it if you're planning to ride low on the thing for a few more years. :))
The adoption fee for my kitty is hands down the best use of my money in years.
That's just negative thinking, you would do fine. It's a big responsibility, but at a point cats are almost self maintaining, food water and love is all they really need. Maybe consider adopting an adult rather a kitten, which are no question big investments in time and energy. Honestly I feel like Pixel(my cat) actually saved me more than I have her, as I suffer from depression and was on the verge of dropping out and just giving up on life. It's like how some people have a kid to 'save' their marriage, but less selfish and it actually worked.The adoption fee for my kitty is hands down the best use of my money in years.
How do You guys go through with the pet thing... I want one very much... but I mean I'm only 24, so I KNOW it's going to die on me... I couldn't bear that kinda emotional crash.... I plan for a pet when I'm 65, very much looking forward to it.
That's just negative thinking, you would do fine. It's a big responsibility, but at a point cats are almost self maintaining, food water and love is all they really need. Maybe consider adopting an adult rather a kitten, which are no question big investments in time and energy. Honestly I feel like Pixel(my cat) actually saved me more than I have her, as I suffer from depression and was on the verge of dropping out and just giving up on life. It's like how some people have a kid to 'save' their marriage, but less selfish and it actually worked.The adoption fee for my kitty is hands down the best use of my money in years.
How do You guys go through with the pet thing... I want one very much... but I mean I'm only 24, so I KNOW it's going to die on me... I couldn't bear that kinda emotional crash.... I plan for a pet when I'm 65, very much looking forward to it.
My I love yoyo mfd collab liopleurodon
Its a rare yoyo only 10 were ever made.Show Image(http://147.tinypic.com/15fg3nt.png)
My I love yoyo mfd collab liopleurodon
Its a rare yoyo only 10 were ever made.Show Image(http://147.tinypic.com/15fg3nt.png)
If you're collecting expensive Yo-Yos, what are you doing on GeekHack?
JKJK. Everyone's welcome here!
My best purchase was probably a Pilot Varsity, and the resulting 10 fountain pens I have acquired. Opened up a whole new world of writing for me. Also my Model F.i just picked up a twsbi mini. can't decide on what ink i want tho lol
well that must have been long time ago ;) Yomega are pretty ****ty right now. And this yoyo wasn't so expensive. It was like 135€. Yoyos in general are not so expensive as keyboards and keycaps. Professional yoyos are from 100€-200€ and everything more expensive are yoyos from titanium and gold plated.My I love yoyo mfd collab liopleurodon
Its a rare yoyo only 10 were ever made.Show Image(http://147.tinypic.com/15fg3nt.png)
If you're collecting expensive Yo-Yos, what are you doing on GeekHack?
JKJK. Everyone's welcome here!
definitly not a stretch for people buying stupid stuff like keyboards to buy more stupid stuff like yo-yos..
I've spent at least $300 in middle school when yomega was "popular"