Updated with I think my final stable overclocks and scores (11/10/2026).
I finally got my hands on a Core Ultra 9 285K, but it's an engineering sample. I didn't know this until I got it (I should look at the product photos better). I overclocked...
First. Awesome to the this forum still exists. Been a member since 2003. Havent posted in a looooooong time.
Just popping in to mention that my OG i7 2600k that i've had since 2011 is finally going to parts pile. Never did crack the 5ghz stable...
A few observations after nearly a full day with my new MBP:
MiniLED ProMotion screen is well worth upgrading from my M3 Air. It's so much sharper and brighter. No regrets about passing on OLED. It's great on my iPad, though.
Weight difference...
Alien: Isolation 2 wins Gamescom 2026 award for best audio. Great sound/audio is probably my top hobby so I love seeing this. I loved the sound design of the first game...
Same, this is the one I'm actually waiting for. The first game still holds up better than most horror games released since, mostly because they committed to the alien being unkillable and the AI actually hunting you instead of following a script...
I pre-ordered a 14" M6 MBP, today. Got a nice trade-in price for my M3 Air. I hoped the Air would get the miniLED ProMotion, but it ain't gonna happen.
I don't care about the new OLED/Touch screen Macs.
Drivers will pick the Porsche or other ICE equivalent over the Roadster because of vroom vroom even though they know the Roadster can smoke any production car out there.
I drive a Jaguar F-Type and its 0-60 isn't super fast for a sports car...
While the name “Mission S” isn’t what I’d call it, it looks pretty good except that panel line on the back hip. Looks good from lots of angles. I’d consider one when they drop into the low 200s used.
I did some quick research. It seems the game has recouped all its costs and is profitable now. PC sales accounted for only around 17% of total sales. If they wanted to boost PC sales for some extra profits, they could launch it now on Steam, no?