baldie

Welcome back, it was good to see you in the servers.  You will get the hang of it soon enough and if you need any help just ask .
We are a helpful bunch even though we are Idiots 

You definitely majorly suck at the game, hope I make you angry while playing.

Hello all, it’s been a while since I’ve last gamed on server or posted on the site. 
My boy Readapht got himself a new gaming pc and downloaded the game. Well he talked me into visiting and I got to play on his system a few weeks ago. I caught the itch again and purchased me a new one also and got the game installed last night. 
It’s good to see some of the players I played with years ago are still active. From the looks of things, I majorly suck at this game so bear with me as I relearn  how to play. See ya on the servers.

My graphics card is a 3070TI that ran the 4K TV fine.
The problem I had was with response /frequency which might put more load on the card but hopefully it can take it

Welcome to the Forums and home of the Idiots 🤪😜🤪

Heynow 
Just type 'fu' once in a while & you're good to go.

Hello everyone,
My name is Nathan son of Chicon. I have been playing Call of Duty since 2015 (COD4). On your servers you can meet me under the nickname Terkano.
It's Chicon who introduced me to your server. I like your server a very pleasant atmosphere nice members social and funny.
I speak very little in the voice chat because my English is not so good, sorry😅.
I look forward to meeting you again on one of your servers.

Great read thanks for sharing 

Here in the uk there is not really any mainstream PC stores we can go to, apart from Currys/PC World and there selection is abysmal and over priced as well as useless sales people who will only recomend the stuff they have been instructed to. My advice research is your best friend. Look for 3 or 4 in your price range and then research the crap out of them. I look for reviews everywhere, Customer reviews are a good indication of people who have bought what you are looking for and reliabillity/ value for money. And then there is the online tec reviews like Cnet , Pc world  and you tube. Good luck @Totty

Hallo.This is just a way to get a gamming pc with high perfomance and specs with a budget less than 300 Dollars, wich today is amazing.
Due the high prices in materials and techs is hard find a combo that allows you play AAA games in high resolutions with a decent fram fps rates. of cours, dont expect get 200FPS in CyberPunk!! Lol! remember is just an option to have some that works at fine prices.
This is a way to get that.
Not all people has a lot money to spend in a new pc or a second pc for gamming, so i think this can be interesting for those ones.
Obviusly all is thinking about the cost and the benefits to get a gamming pc at a low cost but having a good perfomance that allows you at least play games like Gears5 in Ultra with 60-70 frames. Or God of Wars in Ultra with framerates about 70-100 fps etc.Older games like Cod Waw and so on with all ultra specs about 200 Fps.
And all this for a budget no more than 300 Dollars.
Here the Links:
MotherBoard/memory/processor all in one link. (This is a Xeon Motherboard with brings with his own processor and memory all for
$35.64 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805804685819.html?aff_fcid=dc6913826b7b4d6fb37307e4d83eef11-1711997510915-03866-_DEK7D9b&tt=CPS_NORMAL&aff_fsk=_DEK7D9b&aff_platform=shareComponent-detail&sk=_DEK7D9b&aff_trace_key=dc6913826b7b4d6fb37307e4d83eef11-1711997510915-03866-_DEK7D9b&terminal_id=59ea25daa73e4937afe84dcf7e7ccf7f&afSmartRedirect=y&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt
 
Cooler for processor: Less than a One Dollar!!
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805802423639.html?aff_fcid=81405f9d9dd74727b993fd7e19eb1756-1711997511418-07521-_DCrZI2t&tt=CPS_NORMAL&aff_fsk=_DCrZI2t&aff_platform=shareComponent-detail&sk=_DCrZI2t&aff_trace_key=81405f9d9dd74727b993fd7e19eb1756-1711997511418-07521-_DCrZI2t&terminal_id=59ea25daa73e4937afe84dcf7e7ccf7f&afSmartRedirect=y&gatewayAdapt=nld2usa4itemAdapt
 
Graphics card:RX 580 8G for just $71.31
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805975679808.html?aff_fcid=860c0224c82a4553840f6518c48caa4b-1711997614762-01829-_De3PA3b&tt=CPS_NORMAL&aff_fsk=_De3PA3b&aff_platform=shareComponent-detail&sk=_De3PA3b&aff_trace_key=860c0224c82a4553840f6518c48caa4b-1711997614762-01829-_De3PA3b&terminal_id=59ea25daa73e4937afe84dcf7e7ccf7f&afSmartRedirect=y&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt
 
Power: $33.99
https://www.amazon.com/Apevia-SPIRIT600W-Auto-Thermally-Controlled-Protections/dp/B0B9VGG83Z/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=3435KGFXPWKMS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JeTlOBXwYmDN1hz91UwUGMlzrnbvXAFyHbYCl8LieUn9SneDbXRRZxy3CUhIc9rC.XuOT2h8Q9k0B_99ni3baouQuBos4KuUKF_PzLQSMqFI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Tacens+Anima+APB550&qid=1711997718&sprefix=tacens+anima+apb550%2Caps%2C438&sr=8-1-fkmr0
 
Tower for this Build:$32.53
https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-Compact-Micro-ATX-Rainbow-Grille/dp/B0BBRC3SK8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=99F9AF557JEI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FvSQIY3WWEENcG2iCCW16-QNfoKax4k3JfZKMzE4C306QrWhk06fpcjTzrQkpltt38ugy4uqsrQ-QTUTjpZSraBUb8oNstIlmtb8CG4tv8p9lAvFhz6EBkm6MRILdpxW.lqLmvV803TlCSnquD3nzzO4odTvyc8HfWIxWPTN6Hns&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mars%2BGaming%2BMC-S2&qid=1711997685&sprefix=mars%2Bgaming%2Bmc-s2%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-1&th=1
 
Lithium Battery for MotherBoard:$6.66
https://www.amazon.com/Procter-Gamble-DURDL2032B4PK-Duracell-Lithium/dp/B009108SGS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3RDDNILE9A87P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ewYA3TaaqKiHD1rm48krHwznwq7vQ_HWAUj-FKzp73zQx5AyNToOMHtrrTUS4uVrSzgvKTTAbl5Yti9xTVUePNzs9gKnlXs0ES9NwUH0jrXRFBtgnY_1frxMORXhoNBVdPuryXseKwd_g8B8fM8xLiBrk5eHULNGVKaIuLJ61iDa3h0OoWonYXLK2MJ6FBljxiBnxuazeXAIxkKZdXXm9T_EWFfBF2ml_gV7OVmuSEXoXN5xt46msSg_h_iveQ6NryH2xIFyLuBxwSlnuP87Rl3vY9nGyHLRJuKT9aKd4Po.lyr9P_e-qD-ai5yD5cM7YdQkDNWE9hlG8jYl7AxUGUs&dib_tag=se&keywords=2032%2Bde%2B3%2BV&qid=1711997767&sprefix=2032%2Bde%2B3%2Bv%2Caps%2C315&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
 
SSD storage 2TB:$109.99
https://www.amazon.com/Ediloca-ES106-Internal-Upgrade-Storage/dp/B0C614T755/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3J13TYGML42KU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WJJW7EHsQEVhZmKgQiOrrQh1MJi3oAi1o0a9MrdUqgKQygAc_6fQFOechHY8MiBNdlQQVx8_9GKyEx5LnT82qipXsRZendVzAKU36kJUT7mAM1ssLwEWAHsRtlB3lXedB8HrF19RpnBCJkbJDRhvPS4jZkm1Se57EhyMH5DyXmMDQ0l_e9alNt5ZzCIJzNqpqPj90BoPuYz9VEMQc-uMUvy-ZwgwVtTOzNS4c8clDiM.oTB8UVHAZX_a5oZk6eNlOERS8i97lkwm5P5kEpo2E4s&dib_tag=se&keywords=Patriot%2BMemory%2BSSD&qid=1711997789&sprefix=patriot%2Bmemory%2Bssd%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
 
Total cost: 290 Dollars (depends day you make the order)
And that´s it. All you need to play with a budget pc that allows make a reasonable framerates at almost the most games you can play.
 
Greetings!
 

Let's start with your clan name?
• X-Bandit>XI<
Do you have any nicknames? Personal or in game?
• I used to want to be called God, but I quickly realized that wouldn't work 😊
When and where were you born?
• Sometime in the Stone Age, I think on November 26th, 1981 in Germany
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
• My dream was to become a firefighter
     
Where did you live?
• I have lived in the same city for 42 years, which makes me happy
   
What got you into gaming?
• We all started with LAN parties back then and that's how it became what it is now
The first game you played?
• On a SEGA Starwars
And what are you playing now?
• Naturally COD
Why did you join XI?
• I was looking for crazy people with whom I could identify, yes I found them
What are the benefits of belonging to this clan?
• Of course it's fun to just unwind after work
What is your favorite hobby?
• As a child I wanted to be a firefighter, now it's my hobby
What is your favourite travel destination?
• North Sea, I can let my soul, whatever is there, unwind there
Are you married?
• Yes this year it will be 15 years 😊
Do you have children?
• Two wonderful children, the big one will soon be 14 and the little one will be 7, I hope that the big one will follow me when it comes to COD.
What kind of pets do you have, if any? What's your name?
• She always meows, strange animal. The others are always jumping through the grass
Are you a sports fan? If so, which is your favourite team?
• Yes of course, football is always possible. My Team ? FC Erzgebirge Aue
What causes are close to your heart?
• Always be kind to each other.
Do you do volunteer work? If yes, where?
• As already emphasized… FIRE DEPARTMENT 😊
     
What is interesting about you?
•    Everything???!!!!
Have you continued your education beyond college or university with professional development seminars or courses? Which type?
Uhm…
Did you know what career you wanted to work in when you started studying?
• Of course not 😉
Did you belong to any professional associations?
What is your current job title?
• Pimp…. But I'm currently working in work preparation as deputy foundry manager
Have you won any awards or recognition during your training?
•    Recognition?? They were happy not to have to see me^^
Where do you work?
• At work 😊
What other job titles have you had in your career?
Where else have you worked?
Why did you choose to work in your industry?
• Back then you didn't have many opportunities to find something
Why do you like your job?
•    The money
How would you describe your career?
What successes have you achieved throughout your career?
• Currently one level below the head of a company
Describe a time when your career was rewarding.
If you could give a younger person one piece of career advice, what would it be?
• Don't bury your head in the sand if something doesn't work right away
What do you like most about your job or industry?
What is a valuable lesson you have learned in your career?
• What will means
What do you hope to achieve in your career?
Are you involved in a professional/non-profit/athletic organization? If so, do you have a title or rank within these organizations?
What is your favourite sport?
•    Football
Do you do sports?
• Yes of course, I play football, ride a bike and maybe throw a dildo, Icequenn wanted to show us all how it works.
If you were granted a wish, what would you want?
• That there is peace and quiet on earth, especially for my children

That big a display maybe curved would be nice but I think it limits the displays use. Not sure I'd want to work on a curved display for doing graphics and other tasks. But the size you looking at, a curved would help you see more at once gaming. 

Hi all,
For the last 5 years I've been using my PC through a 4K samsung smart TV with excellent graphics.
Previously was a 1080 LG TV
A conversation came up at the XI Derby meet about refresh rates and how they make a great difference, So I swapped out my 43 inch TV for a 21 inch monitor I had kicking around (1080 1ms)
This monitor is much better in game and can see the enemy before they shoot me now,
The only problem is that I need reading glasses to be able to play on a monitor this small lol
So I'm looking for a 32 to 40 inch monitor, 4k with a fast refresh rate and that is where the minefield opens.
Curved or flat screen? I've always used flat screen and don't want to waste money on a fad that I will hate in time, So is it worth it?
Contrast ratios and dynamic colours, obviously I want the best I can get at a sensible price.
So over to you guys and gals what do you recommend and what should I  look for or avoid?
Thanks for reading

Damn good night out. Have to go there again 😀
No relation to NinjaBazza, He's trying to usurp me
 

and i'm hiding somewhere left of baldie 😛

Bazza blue shirt, Duffy yellow shirt , Baldie brown jacket.
The people playing pool were punters and not part of the XI group
 

Thanks for sharing @Bazza but you forgot to mention that your the life of the party and great dancer (well he thinks he is) when you have had a few 😂😂😂

wow, you guys have different idea of dance music!!!!! haahahahah

Oh dear Bazza..............

i.e no sense of direction at all... 

Duffy to the left , Bazza to the right

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