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#21

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Savonarola - December 25, 2025, 04:08:08 PM

So Trump put his name on the Kennedy Center, something prohibited by law. Not that it matters anymore.

The annual Christmas Eve Jazz Jam was cancelled in protest of the name change.  There's at least one lawsuit as well.

I've also read that (to no one's surprise) Trump's "Saving" the center was grossly over-exaggerated  This past year's attendance was the lowest post-Covid. 

#22

Computer Affairs / Re: Help me buy a computer for...

Last post by viper37 - December 25, 2025, 04:07:54 PM

16gb is enough for Fortnite.  However, there is a ram shortage.  And prebuilt aren't as affected as ordinary consumers.  I'd go for 32gb now if I were you, if you aren't too stretched in your budget.

Also, I double checked the specs for the first one.  It's the 8gb 5060.  The 16gb 5060ti will last a little longer with it's 16gb vram.  At 8gb vram, the 5060 is already struggling in many modern games, even at 1080p.

#23

Computer Affairs / Re: Help me buy a computer for...

Last post by viper37 - December 25, 2025, 03:59:08 PM

Thanks. The kid wants a curved screen which seems like a sensible future proof choice. Is that a problem? I was thinking this https://www.webhallen.com/se/product/391493-AOC-CU34G4-34-VA-3440-x-1440-180-Hz-0-5ms-2xHDMI-DP

You want to buy a monitor that supports only AMD Freesync with an Nvidia GPU that only offers G-Sync.  That technology will not be supported for your monitor. 
Also, not too sure about the brand.  And the technology (VA), for gaming. IPS is better.  OLED is freaking expensive.

Some comments here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/1mmjzw2/aoc_cu34g4_opinions/?show=original

Not the exact same model, but review of a similar model by the same brand:
https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/aoc/cu34g2x

I dislike ultra wide monitors for gaming, they all seem buggy, but if it's what your son wants, try looking at these:
Dell AW3423DWF
Dell AW3425DWM  (Budget, last resort)
Samsung Odissey G8 34".

Ideally, I'd go for a curved 32".
This site is excellent for reviews of electronics:
https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/best/curved-gaming-monitors

#24

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Syt - December 25, 2025, 02:23:12 PM

He punched Q in the face, he would backhand the Cheeto Lord.

#25

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by HVC - December 25, 2025, 02:16:33 PM

Sisko is gonna be pissed

#26

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Syt - December 25, 2025, 02:11:41 PM

Another image of the Trump Class (as if Trump had any class ).

#27

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by Syt - December 25, 2025, 02:07:18 PM

Shower thought on Pluribus - a few episodes back Carol brought the original painting Belladonna by Georgia O'Keefe into her home. Obviously, Bella donna is Italian for pretty woman, and belladonna is a deadly poison ... kind of how she takes in Zosia who is "fuckable" (Carol's words not mine ) but also has the ultimate goal of assimilation.

I'm probably overanalyzing.

#28

Off the Record / Re: Youtube Recommendations

Last post by Syt - December 25, 2025, 01:24:02 PM

 

#29

Off the Record / Re: Youtube Recommendations

Last post by DGuller - December 25, 2025, 01:23:18 PM

I just finished watching that when I opened this thread. 

#30

Off the Record / Re: Youtube Recommendations

Last post by Syt - December 25, 2025, 01:17:53 PM

Die Hard, judged by 2025 law: