Comments on Profile Post by netforce

  1. spwath
    spwath
    Nice, after college I might refresh my computer, getting a bit old with RX480 and i5-6400, though still capable. Problem is my monitor is 3840x1600, so hard to run games at higher settings
    Nov 10, 2020
  2. Hands
    Hands
    Wait, I also just got a 3080 and an Aeron...(No joke!)

    Not sure the Aeron is for me, though. Didn't care for the Leap (cushion too thin) or Gesture. Have tried a few other random chairs. Wondering if I should test the Embody.
    Nov 11, 2020
  3. netforce
    netforce
    Coming from an i7 7700k and a GTX 1080ti myself, going to use the 3080 in here for now and then build a new system with the 5900X when it arrives. BH sent me an email yesterday saying late December.

    I tried the Embody and several Aerons at a dealer. I went in assuming I was going to get the Embody and left buying the Aeron. The armrests weren't great on Embody and didn't find it too comfy.
    Nov 11, 2020
  4. spwath
    spwath
    I also love my Aeron I got on Craigslist for $100. Need to replace the seat soon, but it looks like I can get a replacement for like $100
    Nov 11, 2020
  5. Hands
    Hands
    I'm 6'3" and 220lbs or so. I have yet to find a chair that just works. It's either the cushion isn't comfortable, usually too thin to the point my sitting bones dig straight into the frame, or the back isn't comfortable.
    Nov 11, 2020
  6. Hands
    Hands
    Usually lumbar support seems to sit too low, but sometimes it's an issue with the sides of the back squeezing me or not enough height, causing issues with my upper back or causing too much leaning back.

    Even the Aeron's adjustable lumbar, on a size C chair, sits just a bit too low at its highest point. Not sure I get enough support without it.
    Nov 11, 2020
  7. Hands
    Hands
    Leap V2's back was nice, but the cushion just did not hold up. The Gesture's seat was nice, but it's lumbar support sat too low and applied too much force at the side of the seat back, thus into my side, rather than against my back itself.
    Nov 11, 2020
  8. Hands
    Hands
    I might also be uncomfortable in general due to my mattress. Wife and I have very different preferences, and currently I'm on too soft of a mattress for my body type and sleeping preferences. So, new mattress coming in as well. And I need to start exercising...
    Nov 11, 2020
  9. netforce
    netforce
    Ahh I see, I am 5'9" 145lbs so the Aeron works great for me but I can only imagine how the fit would be for bigger guys.
    Nov 11, 2020
  10. zerodeefex
    zerodeefex
    Hilariously, a 3080 and a Sayl arrived on Friday. My wife is petite (5'3" 100lbs) and I'm not (5'10", 175lbs) but I can be comfortable sitting on anything. For petite ppl, the Sayl is awesome & adjustable arms + seat depth are enough for us to switch back and forth easily.
    Nov 16, 2020
  11. zerodeefex
    zerodeefex
    I am considering if I go from 3700x > 5600x/5900x but I am not sure I'll see a benefit at 3440x1440 and I don't need the cores for workloads.
    Nov 16, 2020
  12. netforce
    netforce
    I didn't try the Sayl when I was at the HM dealer, kinda regret not doing so for mostly curiosity sake. I honestly bought the 5900X as a knee jerk reaction when BH had the orders up a night before launch. Couldn't really justify the 5950X for my uses and thought I should do a little overkill. Realistically, I probably would have been fine with a 5800X as an upgrade over my i7 7700k
    Nov 16, 2020
  13. zerodeefex
    zerodeefex
    Uhh, for mostly gaming and productivity workloads, I think 5600x is where it's at.
    Nov 16, 2020