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Member Since | 18/03/2009 |
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Last Seen | 03/03/2025 |
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Location | Tweed Heads |
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kman888 on AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU US$160.95 (~A$259.43) Delivered @ Computer Hardware Global Store AliExpress

Just overclock/undervolt your 5600 and make sure you’ve got high quality ram. I upgraded my ram to 3600 Corsair vengeance ($90) and now…

beyondtool commented on Rapoo MT760Mini Bluetooth Wireless Mouse $38.99 Delivered @ LH-RAPOO-US-DirectStore via Amazon AU
Had a Rapoo wireless keyboard mouse combo. Mouse died after 3 months, keyboard lasted 6.

beyondtool commented on [PC, Steam] Cyberpunk 2077 $40.47 @ Steam
Still waiting for a Witcher level sale. $70 for a game and expansions this many years after release is still to expensive. Witcher 3 is…

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bunnybash on Gaming PCs: Ryzen 5 8400F, RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB M.2, 650W Silver PSU: $1048 | RTX 4060 Ti: $1248 + $50 Delivery @ Nebula PC

Agreed it’s not a gaming CPU. The 5600 would be a better option even.

beyondtool commented on [QLD] Switch to Red Energy Living Energy Saver Electricity Plan for a $100 Visa eGift Card after First Bill Payment @ Red Energy
Ouch those demand rates in QLD 45c/Kh!!!!

beyondtool commented on EV Car Loan 5.49% p.a. (6.92% Comparison Rate) for Essential Workers or Gross Income Below $100,000 @ Commbank EV Access Program
I can’t think of a better way to ensure you’ll never qualify for a mortgage and will be saddled with debt you can’t repay than…

beyondtool commented on PNY GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB GDDR6X Video Card $820 ($799.50 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Smarthomestoreau eBay
I picked up a second hand 3070, going for less than half this price. It plays everything, although 4K obviously out of reach. If that’s…

beyondtool commented on [PS5, XSX] Alan Wake II: Deluxe Edition $64 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
I hate to be the naysayer but it’s nothing like the original and includes broken game systems like the incredibly annoying mind board…

It’s been $9.50 at Aldi and IGA this entire time. I skipped the cheese price scam going at Cole’s and Woolies, their cheese is inferior…

beyondtool commented on [QLD] $500 Rebate on E-Bike, $200 Rebate on E-Scooter @ Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy
So something like this would qualify?…

beyondtool commented on ALDI Now Does Car Insurance and Home Insurance
Having a really tough time with quotes. Our ING premium has doubled this year. Budget direct looked cheaper but once I added that we made a…

beyondtool commented on Dorcy 24-Pack AA Alkaline Batteries $4 (Club Price) + $8.99 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $99 Order) @ Anaconda
I have children so they are perpetually going through batteries and losing them. The energizer and Duracell rechargeables I did buy for…

beyondtool commented on $150 Welcome Credit for New Electricity Plan Sign-Ups (Paid in $50 Instalments over 3 Months) @ OVO Energy
Got email from OVO today and their rates have jumped and fit is now 3c looking to jump ship…

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pumpkins on nbn Plans for 6 Months: 25/5 $53.90/M, 50/20 $58.90/M, 100/20 $68.90/M, 250/25 $89.90/M, 1000/50 $99.90/M @ Kogan Internet

I’m still with Aussie and they increased 50/20 to $89 a month - second increase in 12 months. I love their service but cmon.

Jax have same deal

So it is says “limited” that means out of stock?

So LoanBase, a broker I have used before just got back to me but are not offering anything competitive. 1. Bank of China 5.98% + $3288 cash…

beyondtool replied to
BatmanAU on 5G 25GB Post-Paid Mobile Plan - $11.80/Month for The First 8 Months ($13/Month off, Ongoing $24.80/Month) @ Moose Mobile

Their site says there is up to 200GB data banking

An article that discusses the supposed bank 'squeeze'…

The lack of Osko is a bit of a deal breaker. Especially in 2024.

Thanks Tom, I did find it a bit out of date (already) and was missing a few of the fees/charges that make a comparison a bit more…

An article that discusses the supposed bank 'squeeze'…

LVR is less than 50%

beyondtool posted a forum topic Worth Engaging a Mortgage Broker in 2024? (QLD)
Fixed rate is rolling off in a few weeks and St George have refused to negotiate below 6.18% variable with a $395/year package fee. We are…

I took six months long service leave from high school teaching and applied for a job at a university doing elearning training. You can park…

There are far more cost effective and practical ways of doing this. Unless you entertain at least once a week or actually employ a butler…

beyondtool commented on How Young Is Too Young to Play Fortnite?
My 8 year old plays Fortnite with his older brothers It’s pretty tame compared to other online games. He does it in the lounge room where…

beyondtool commented on New Years Eve Letdowns
I watched the Sydney fireworks on my phone in a tent. Not recommended…

beyondtool posted a forum topic JD Sports Dealing with Return Due to Their Fault
My wife purchased some airforce one shoes at a JD store a few weeks ago. When she was at the register the staff member insisted that she…

beyondtool commented on Longest You've Put Off Servicing Your Car?
Little bit freaked out by these stories of complete lack of vehicle maintenance. Proper maintenance identifies things like coolant leaks,…
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