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Member Since 26/09/2017
Last Seen 10/10/2025
Location Brisbane

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ImportantCustomer replied to Caring on ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Quad-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router $1,099 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I agree with @Deviner approach but not the vendor (Unifi), sounds like you do too. I have a Unifi EAP6 sitting unused because it was…
10/03/2025 - 18:19
ImportantCustomer commented on ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Quad-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router $1,099 Delivered @ Amazon AU
*"A fool and his money are easily parted"* I've worked in IT for 30+ years, I can think of no **rational** reason to buy this router, ever.…
10/03/2025 - 15:01
ImportantCustomer replied to netjock on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X/5700G 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor $158.90/$187.72 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
In a rare follow up, new CPU arrived and installed. - much faster (at least 50%) - much cooler (65w vs 125w) - much quieter (new 120mm fan)…
26/09/2024 - 11:44
ImportantCustomer replied to [Deactivated] on MSI Cubi N100 Mini PC with $50 Gift Card and 1TB MSI SSD (via MSI Promotion) $259 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Umart / MSY
@Yogi555 - two things happen when you start to use a Raspberry Pi as a 'home server' 1. You use it, it meets your needs and you forget…
13/09/2024 - 09:41
ImportantCustomer replied to netjock on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X/5700G 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor $158.90/$187.72 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
Well, I went with it, it arrives in a couple of weeks, now to choose a cooler :-)
10/09/2024 - 14:54
ImportantCustomer replied to netjock on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X/5700G 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor $158.90/$187.72 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
Power = heat... but yes agree otherwise! The reddit thread says 50% boost in CPU
09/09/2024 - 15:34
ImportantCustomer commented on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X/5700G 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor $158.90/$187.72 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
Curious on what the general thoughts are on upgrading a Ryzen 7 2700x (105w MaxTDP) to this? It seems to be 27% faster for most…
09/09/2024 - 14:46
ImportantCustomer replied to Frank Kenny on TP-Link Tapo C500 Outdoor Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Home Security Camera $52.84 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AU
Yes - HomeAssistant + HACS + https://github.com/JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control Works great, even lets me trigger the siren to annoy…
29/07/2024 - 13:41
ImportantCustomer commented on How Can I Connect Multiple Ethernet Devices to My Google Nest Wi-Fi Router?
Yes, you should be able to plug it in anywhere. Alternatively you can buy a small switch, plug it into the nest and then plug everything…
26/12/2021 - 10:14
ImportantCustomer commented on NBN FTTC Router - What do I need & recommendations
Whirlpool is probably a better place to ask, and you really haven't provided enough information for a complete suggestion. How big is your…
28/12/2020 - 10:05
ImportantCustomer replied to hambeet on [PC] Free - Elite Dangerous, The World Next Door @ Epic Games
I can't answer that unfortunately, I've never played X3, but I have played many simulators over the years and ED is definitely a simulator.…
20/11/2020 - 11:13
ImportantCustomer commented on [PC] Free - Elite Dangerous, The World Next Door @ Epic Games
For those jumping at the opportunity to get Elite Dangerous - by all means get it because it is an awesome game *but* it is not easy to…
13/11/2020 - 11:00
ImportantCustomer replied to Jaques Alot on Lenovo Smart Clock $84.15 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ The Good Guys eBay
I guess if it helps, when the power comes back it re-connects to your wifi, gets time from the magic of the internet and since it is a…
27/08/2019 - 14:42
ImportantCustomer commented on Lenovo Smart Clock $84.15 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ The Good Guys eBay
Thanks for posting this, I bought one a little while back and love it. So I just bought a second one for the kids rumpus room. It's a:…
26/08/2019 - 13:27
ImportantCustomer replied to EnALup on Ubiquiti EdgeRouterX ER-X-AU 5 Port Gigabit Router $69.34 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Mwave
Without knowing exactly what you are comparing it to, the most likely difference is that this is a router, and your Netgear is a switch.…
27/07/2019 - 12:05
ImportantCustomer commented on Microserver Gen8 Replacement - Custom Build
Wait a little for the new low power mini-itx boards to come out, these will be here "soon"…
06/06/2019 - 18:05
ImportantCustomer commented on Ryzen 5 2600 RTX 2080 8GB 120GB SSD 8GB DDR4 Gaming Computer Desktop $1394.10 Delivered @ Techfast eBay
Brand preference aside, isn't this now a better deal?…
16/11/2018 - 12:37
ImportantCustomer commented on Best Wi-Fi Router for $250?
The best router for $250 isn't a single device: For $250, get a Ubiquiti AC Lite: $119…
04/10/2018 - 18:06
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26/09/2017 - 09:58