Computer/Console Talk/Gaming Super Thread

[Hacky McAxe]

Speaking of amazing, new Spider man looks brilliant

 

[Mr Invisible]

Days Gone PS4 Exclusive.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1529602467063408

 

[Mr Invisible]

I cannot wait for this game...

Indigo Prophecy / Fahrenheit still remains one of the best games I've ever played.

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Days Gone looks good. COD WW2 multiplayer looks really good too but I wouldn't trust the footage released so far. Waiting for the game to be released before I have any real opinion.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Does anyone have a a raspberry pi? Pls halp me??

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Does anyone have a a raspberry pi? Pls halp me??

Yep. I have two. Haven't done anything with them yet.

 

[Mr Invisible]

Does anyone have a a raspberry pi? Pls halp me??

Does this count?

F**K ... now I could really go for a sweet raspberry pie.

As for the other one... have thought about buying one but I have no need for it.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Yep. I have two. Haven't done anything with them yet.

Does this count?

F**K ... now I could really go for a sweet raspberry pie.

As for the other one... have thought about buying one but I have no need for it.

I need to stream stuff on my TV, normally i just use the lappy via hdmi to do this but i kinda want something compact that will neatly fit behind the TV. Would the raspberry pi be able to stream this stuff i normally stream through the lappy?

 

[Mr Invisible]

Intel Nuc or similar ... I have 2 of them at home (upstairs and downstairs).
https://www.mwave.com.au/desktop-computers/mwave-home-business-pcs?sortid=1&display=list

They kick arse, and even the little Celeron versions should go okay (I have one i3 and one i5).

E.G
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/in...h0aj-pentium-120gb4gb-with-windows-10-ab81166
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/intel-nuc-mini-pc-boxnuc6cayh-celeron-120gb4gb-win10-home-ac02898

Our pick up recorded FTA TV shows via Windows Media Player (via Panasonic bluray recorder), they are also setup for catch up TV, for playing files from our NAS, for KODI, and for Foxtel Go.

NOTE: Prices from mWave are about average these days. Some places will be cheaper, others more expensive.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Intel Nuc or similar ... I have 2 of them at home (upstairs and downstairs).
https://www.mwave.com.au/desktop-computers/mwave-home-business-pcs?sortid=1&display=list

They kick arse, and even the little Celeron versions should go okay (I have one i3 and one i5).

E.G
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/in...h0aj-pentium-120gb4gb-with-windows-10-ab81166
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/intel-nuc-mini-pc-boxnuc6cayh-celeron-120gb4gb-win10-home-ac02898

Our pick up recorded FTA TV shows via Windows Media Player (via Panasonic bluray recorder), they are also setup for catch up TV, for playing files from our NAS, for KODI, and for Foxtel Go.

NOTE: Prices from mWave are about average these days. Some places will be cheaper, others more expensive.

Yh i looked at those originally but i don't wanna spend that sort of money on something i don't really need. The raspberry pi only caught my interest as it was cheap and compact.

 

[Mr Invisible]

Google Chromecast might be another option... but not sure it'll do Foxtel Go.

 

[Hacky McAxe]

I need to stream stuff on my TV, normally i just use the lappy via hdmi to do this but i kinda want something compact that will neatly fit behind the TV. Would the raspberry pi be able to stream this stuff i normally stream through the lappy?

Yes and no. It can handle basic streaming but there's many things it can't handle. It depends what you want to stream. If it's something that's windows primary like Foxtel then you could think about getting a stick PC or a NUC. Bit expensive though. For other things Apple TV, Chrome cast, Android tv streaming box, etc.

 

[Mr Invisible]

Crash Bandicoot coming to PS4 in 2 weeks !!!!

Yes and no. It can handle basic streaming but there's many things it can't handle. It depends what you want to stream. If it's something that's windows primary like Foxtel then you could think about getting a stick PC or a NUC. Bit expensive though. For other things Apple TV, Chrome cast, Android tv streaming box, etc.

I forgot totally about the Intel Stick PC ... that'd defintely be a worthy contender, and combine it with a Logitech K400R.

Change from $500 well and truly..

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Crash Bandicoot coming to PS4 in 2 weeks !!!

Big W are advertising it for $39

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Yes and no. It can handle basic streaming but there's many things it can't handle. It depends what you want to stream. If it's something that's windows primary like Foxtel then you could think about getting a stick PC or a NUC. Bit expensive though. For other things Apple TV, Chrome cast, Android tv streaming box, etc.

Something like this?
https://www.scorptec.com.au/product...yxkarR2cwzz8bueLzyv5jp959qVqhwWcsRhoCvXvw_wcB

So i could basically stream whatever i stream on my regular pc or mac?

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Something like this?
https://www.scorptec.com.au/product...yxkarR2cwzz8bueLzyv5jp959qVqhwWcsRhoCvXvw_wcB

So i could basically stream whatever i stream on my regular pc or mac?

Yep. But it depends on the requirements of what you're streaming. This should handle pretty much everything fine as far as streaming goes but occasionally some things will require a better machine.

 

[Mr Invisible]

http://computers.mwave.com.au/searc...thod=and&view=list&sli_jump=1&af=&isort=price

 

[rexest]

So i got myself a gtx 1080 Ti been gaming at 4k for the last 2 or so weeks on it all i can say is wow.

 

[Mr Invisible]

So i got myself a gtx 1080 Ti been gaming at 4k for the last 2 or so weeks on it all i can say is wow.

I'd love to splash out on one, but can't justify the cost (and also don't have a 4K monitor).

GTX980 8GB I've got.

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Had a shit tonne of qantas frequent flyer points so I picked up a Playstation VR headset the other week. Less than a week later the Oculus Rift dropped to less than half the price. Long story short, I now have both.

Some really cool games on them. One of my favourites so far is this multiplayer game. If anyone has seen Ender's Game, it's basically the zero G game they play in that. If you haven't seen Ender's Game, don't. It's a terrible movie. The game is awesome though. Shit loads of fun.

Another cool game is Robo Recall. Cannot express how much it makes you feel like a complete bad ass. A lot of the humour and setting in the game is very Robocop (the original Robocop)

Another great one for the rift is a classic zombie shooter with a borderlands style comedy story