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paypal uses a more static exchange rate, i.e checking it with XE.com is live, often like paypal credit card companies used a more static rate so they don't lose out if it fluctuates wildly in the 24-48 hours of processing, and paypal fees.

chances are BNZ costs will be fairly similar as they take up to 5 days to process after payment to counter any exchange rate fluctuations in their favor, its how banks make money,

I would still do it directly using your CC, as it has fraud protection whereas Paypal I have no confidence in after their breaches in recent times.
Last Edit: March 13, 2015, 10:16:11 am by Xsannz

Reply #22400 Posted: March 13, 2015, 10:14:05 am

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So the difference between doing a straight conversion via XE which gives me $305 and the total that PayPal gives me which is $325, that difference of $20 is conversion and bank fees for making the purchase? (just using PayPal total as an example as it does the conversion thing on the fly).
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your CC will probably add around 2% on top also, it will be charged to you separately and show up something like:

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STARBUCKS LOBBY LAS VEGAS NV
12.70 US DOLLAR
at a Conversion Rate* of 0.7623 (NZ$16.66)   $16.66


OFFSHORE SERVICE MARGINS   $0.35

Reply #22402 Posted: March 13, 2015, 10:36:55 am
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So the difference between doing a straight conversion via XE which gives me $305 and the total that PayPal gives me which is $325, that difference of $20 is conversion and bank fees for making the purchase? (just using PayPal total as an example as it does the conversion thing on the fly).

pretty much

Reply #22403 Posted: March 13, 2015, 10:37:56 am

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When using credit cards overseas just bend over and brace yourself because the credit card companies, the banks, etc are all going in dry with hidden fees and charges.

Reply #22404 Posted: March 13, 2015, 10:57:16 am

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Yeah that was right, I think I met Jonty that night as well  I still see how him now and then, he works with another good mate of mine.  Last time I saw Jonty was at the Nine inch nails concert. His beard is fucking massive now


is this the same night (i have heard) a Cheesburger was thrown and went through somebody's top case fan, which prompted most people to not have bases with top fans without grills.


No.
At least I'm pretty sure.
It sounds more like an L3 event than a g0tLAN


That dirt porn sig is a little bit awesome.


dafuq is dirt porn?

Do I even want to know?

ncases


That is a very sexy case I must say.
Always wondered why there weren't more sexy cases like that around. I mean those chobs at Apple seem to be able to get some good design going on... why no one else did until now?

Also, related:


Apple Engineer Talks about the New 2015 Macbook

Reply #22405 Posted: March 13, 2015, 11:22:25 am
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When using credit cards overseas just bend over and brace yourself because the credit card companies, the banks, etc are all going in dry with hidden fees and charges.

Mine doesn't

Reply #22406 Posted: March 13, 2015, 11:46:14 am

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Yes to using CC.

BNZ is as safe as houses, I use mine all the time all over the place.

Reply #22407 Posted: March 13, 2015, 12:04:42 pm
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RII what psu you going for and where from?

Reply #22408 Posted: March 13, 2015, 12:30:53 pm

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RII what psu you going for and where from?


With that case he prob needs this http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=24199 + an external exhausting gfx card. If he can find one

Reply #22409 Posted: March 13, 2015, 12:57:44 pm

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With Rii's downsizing, how long before we see him rocking one of these ?


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With Rii's downsizing, how long before we see him rocking one of these ?




Still have more grunt compared to his consoles?

Reply #22411 Posted: March 13, 2015, 01:13:30 pm

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That one that Mayhem linked was one I was looking at, however I'm gonna get the 600W instead.

The N-case M1 can fit a full size ATX PSU, but you run the risk of the ass end encroaching on GPU space because the N-Case also takes full size GPU's.

http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=10014952&qr=pricespy Either that or from PP.co.nz. Have ordered from PP before in the past without any issues.

Reply #22412 Posted: March 13, 2015, 01:19:30 pm



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The new Crossing is looking pretty cool - https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=959791974045879

My wife worked there (at the Robert Harris) up until the earthquakes. We're looking at doing a trip up to Chch for the first time since leaving 18 months ago, should be interesting to see how much has changed.

Reply #22413 Posted: March 13, 2015, 01:50:16 pm

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The new Crossing is looking pretty cool - https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=959791974045879

My wife worked there (at the Robert Harris) up until the earthquakes. We're looking at doing a trip up to Chch for the first time since leaving 18 months ago, should be interesting to see how much has changed.

More of the CBD is carparks than ever before :-)

Reply #22414 Posted: March 13, 2015, 01:54:58 pm

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With Rii's downsizing, how long before we see him rocking one of these ?




Oh honey, only four inches?
Spoiler :
best christmas movie ever.

Reply #22415 Posted: March 14, 2015, 10:46:06 am
Everyone needs more Bruce Campbell.

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I was waiting for someone to make a joke about that.

Reply #22416 Posted: March 14, 2015, 11:41:12 am

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All good. For a monkey, 4 inches is impressive

Reply #22417 Posted: March 14, 2015, 03:25:31 pm

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With Rii's downsizing, how long before we see him rocking one of these ?




Oh honey, only four inches?
Spoiler :
best christmas movie ever.


4 inches x 2 sides, add back in the other inch on either side and you get 10" of thrust

Or in chick speak - 16 cubic inches of awesomeness....

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Reply #22419 Posted: March 17, 2015, 05:04:15 pm
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Petition to reinstate Jeremy Clarkson has hit 100k+ in 7 hours.

https://www.change.org/p/bbc-reinstate-jeremy-clarkson

When will the BBC understand that he is allowed to get away with rape, murder and genocide let alone racist jokes or punching some producer who probably deserved it. Clarkson for head of the BBC!

And he's gone.

I support the BBC in their decision, they can't have a different set of rules for someone just because they are rich and famous.


I do hope James May and Richard Hammond stay on, I actually found Clarkson boring, but there other two are what kept the show interesting for me.
Last Edit: March 25, 2015, 12:37:31 pm by Sire NZ CH Spacemonkey

Reply #22420 Posted: March 25, 2015, 12:34:30 pm

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Is he though?

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Jeremy Clarkson is to be sacked as Top Gear presenter after a BBC investigation concluded he did attack a producer on the programme.
Lord Hall, the Director General of the BBC, is expected to announce his decision on Wednesday after considering the findings of an internal investigation.

All I get from that is the report concludes he did attack someone, and the director of the BBC is still yet to make an announcement.
Is this just reporters trying to make those ad selling headlines again hoping that they have guessed the right outcome?

I'll take the article with a grain of salt until the BBC actually make the announcement.

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Petition to reinstate Jeremy Clarkson has hit 100k+ in 7 hours.

https://www.change.org/p/bbc-reinstate-jeremy-clarkson

When will the BBC understand that he is allowed to get away with rape, murder and genocide let alone racist jokes or punching some producer who probably deserved it. Clarkson for head of the BBC!

And he's gone.

I support the BBC in their decision, they can't have a different set of rules for someone just because they are rich and famous.


I do hope James May and Richard Hammond stay on, I actually found Clarkson boring, but there other two are what kept the show interesting for me.

Why not? They turned a blind eye to Jimmy Saville

Reply #22422 Posted: March 25, 2015, 01:20:15 pm

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Jimmy Saville is dead, Jim.
Last Edit: March 25, 2015, 01:30:19 pm by Sire NZ CH Spacemonkey

Reply #22423 Posted: March 25, 2015, 01:24:08 pm

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I'll take the article with a grain of salt until the BBC actually make the announcement.


Case in point:
Another Article
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lol

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