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New monitor setupAs of today:
Two U3011 and one U3014 7680x1600 Four 290s to power it. Testing will begin this week. Upgrading from this (about 2.5 years ago):
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El QuintronCancel Culture Ambassador Premium Member join:2008-04-28 Tronna |
Damn, that's a nice looking setup, I don't know if I'm more envious of your monitors or of how clean your desk is.
EQ |
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I'd envy my killer cappuccinos more |
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El QuintronCancel Culture Ambassador Premium Member join:2008-04-28 Tronna |
said by TigerLord:I'd envy my killer cappuccinos more I'm sure I would, but you'd never be rid of me. What kind of espresso maker do you have? |
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It's the Breville BES860XL. Makes very decent extractions. I was upgrading from a super automatic so I didn't want to go super high-end immediately. Baristas are artists and so learning to prepare proper shots took me a looooot of practice. Many beans were sacrificed in this noble endeavor. I do like that the grinder is integrated, one less appliance I need on the counter. I use the Breville frother for hands-free frothing. Can't stand frothing with a wand, it takes forever. I recently acquired a bean roaster and tried roasting my own beans. It does make a huge difference on taste, but only if you toast then grind your shot the very same day. Since I prefer lattes and cappuccinos, the difference is quickly lost, so I just buy fresh but already toasted beans now and save myself the hassle. Though I will say, coffee beans roasting in the house is the best goddamn smell ever. |
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El QuintronCancel Culture Ambassador Premium Member join:2008-04-28 Tronna |
said by TigerLord:Though I will say, coffee beans roasting in the house is the best goddamn smell ever. Agreed, an ex introduced me to it a while back, and my life changed. Is your grinder a burr or blade grinder? |
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The integrated one is a conical burr grinder. High quality, does a great job. |
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El QuintronCancel Culture Ambassador Premium Member join:2008-04-28 Tronna |
said by TigerLord:The integrated one is a conical burr grinder. High quality, does a great job. That's excellent, I bought a burr grinder a while back and I really like it, but like you said it's another appliance on my kitchen counter. EQ |
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KrisnatharokPC Builder, Gamer Premium Member join:2009-02-11 Earth Orbit |
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Man, that's a sexy looking espresso machine (pricey though). I have a plebian De'Longhi workhorse. It makes 'em strong and dirty. |
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said by Krisnatharok:Man, that's a sexy looking espresso machine (pricey though). I have a plebian De'Longhi workhorse. It makes 'em strong and dirty. I got it for 200$ off at boxing day last year, so there are deals. But it does look gorgeous. My Super Automatic was a Delonghi. Bought it in 2007, gave it to my mom, still going strong after six years of abuse. It's a good brand. |
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KrisnatharokPC Builder, Gamer Premium Member join:2009-02-11 Earth Orbit |
I've used mine near-every day for the past 2.5 years and it shows no sign of slowing down. |
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The Flash Premium Member join:2002-10-17 Toronto, ON |
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oh yeah and nice monitors |
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MoosTequilablob Premium Member join:2008-12-11 Salt Lake City, UT |
Moos
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2014-Jan-6 6:26 pm
Awesome, Lol |
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El QuintronCancel Culture Ambassador Premium Member join:2008-04-28 Tronna |
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said by TigerLord: My Super Automatic was a Delonghi. Bought it in 2007, gave it to my mom, still going strong after six years of abuse. It's a good brand. Which one did you have? My sister just bought a Gran Dama and it's pretty awesome. EQ |
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