thank you all for the kind words - we do appreciate all of your business and we do make an effort for everything to be as good as possible 😀

x73rmin8r wrote on 2024-08-08, 14:25:

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I did have one more question, what plating is on the ram connector contacts? I read that you're not supposed to mix metals in a contact point because of some galvanic reaction or something and I figured I might as well make sure I've got it right.

the simm connector is tin plated - so the more common tin plated sticks will work just fine in the long run

keropi wrote on 2024-08-08, 14:32:

thank you all for the kind words - we do appreciate all of your business and we do make an effort for everything to be as good as possible 😀

x73rmin8r wrote on 2024-08-08, 14:25:

[...]
I did have one more question, what plating is on the ram connector contacts? I read that you're not supposed to mix metals in a contact point because of some galvanic reaction or something and I figured I might as well make sure I've got it right.

the simm connector is tin plated - so the more common tin plated sticks will work just fine in the long run

Perfect! The sticks I found happened to be tin. Thanks for the info.

They shot and killed my dog while I was visiting USA. I said so, therefore it must be true.

I've been looking around for a ram stick and stumbled on this eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/166187799988

Official partnership? I'm guessing no

Steage wrote on 2024-08-09, 14:38:

I've been looking around for a ram stick and stumbled on this eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/166187799988

Official partnership? I'm guessing no

They're probably including specific keywords in the title to get extra hits from Ebay searches.

A lot of their other RAM listings have various keywords in them. Even "Unix" which is hilarious since it's an OS and not hardware. 😅

Steage wrote on 2024-08-09, 14:38:

I've been looking around for a ram stick and stumbled on this eBay listing:

Official partnership? I'm guessing no

Wow, there's at least 8 different listings for, what looks like the same module, from the same vendor, with different prices. What the ... ?
166187799988 Memorymasters

weedeewee wrote on 2024-08-09, 15:06:

Steage wrote on 2024-08-09, 14:38:

I've been looking around for a ram stick and stumbled on this eBay listing:

Official partnership? I'm guessing no

Wow, there's at least 8 different listings for, what looks like the same module, from the same vendor, with different prices. What the ... ?
166187799988 Memorymasters

Makes it a little difficult to find other sellers

Please stay on topic. The derailment continued and some posts have been removed.

Well, I don’t understand why you can buy these Memory modules from USA sellers but NOT the Orpheus ?
I just don’t feel good about sending money to EU without any assurances I will receive the card.
Why isn’t this card sold on eBay or some other site like it ?
Allot of electronic companies have stores on eBay and Amazon.

Nevermind

We have added direct WISE payments now - for those that have issues with IBAN transfers
We used to sell to eBay but stopped because the situation over there became more and more annoying for sellers.

Intel486dx33 wrote on 2024-08-11, 16:16:

Well, I don’t understand why you can buy these Memory modules from USA sellers but NOT the Orpheus ? I just don’t feel good abou […]
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Well, I don’t understand why you can buy these Memory modules from USA sellers but NOT the Orpheus ?
I just don’t feel good about sending money to EU without any assurances I will receive the card.
Why isn’t this card sold on eBay or some other site like it ?
Allot of electronic companies have stores on eBay and Amazon.

You will get your card. I got mine, and now I am waiting for the special EOL Red edition.
Use Paypal F&F. IBAN sucks for us USA buyers due to money laundering laws, bank fees, and antiquated systems.
Why are you worried you wont get your card?

What's the length of the Orpheus II?

My case has a maximum length of 339mm - will it fit?

Duffman wrote on 2024-08-12, 01:37:

What's the length of the Orpheus II?

My case has a maximum length of 339mm - will it fit?

From front to back of the card (excluding metal bracket), it measures approximately 286mm.

qz3fwd wrote on 2024-08-12, 01:28:

Why are you worried you wont get your card?

Can we please stick to productive discussions about these cards? This isn't the first time this person has shown up to stir the pot. Once, it was to complain about the price of the original board, then to discredit the design (referring to the effort as "beta" work that won't be supported long-term), etc. Now that they are set to retire the designs, it's a purported insistence on having a source for the cards in the United States (as if this is the time to bend over backwards to accommodate that!). By now, it should be clear to almost everyone that this "interest" in the design isn't genuine/serious, and the "worry" about sending money internationally is just more theatre. Frankly, it's one sale that I doubt will be missed.

We are talking about two long-standing, well-respected members of the community, not some unknown, profit-seeking frauds or mere copycats who rip off others' designs. If that still isn't good enough, then maybe this just isn't the card for those suspicious types. Feel free to buy something else from somewhere else. With my apologies, it had to be said.

640K!enough wrote on 2024-08-12, 04:03:

qz3fwd wrote on 2024-08-12, 01:28:

Why are you worried you wont get your card?

Can we please stick to productive discussions about these cards? This isn't the first time this person has shown up to stir the pot. Once, it was to complain about the price of the original board, then to discredit the design (referring to the effort as "beta" work that won't be supported long-term), etc. Now that they are set to retire the designs, it's a purported insistence on having a source for the cards in the United States (as if this is the time to bend over backwards to accommodate that!). By now, it should be clear to almost everyone that this "interest" in the design isn't genuine/serious, and the "worry" about sending money internationally is just more theatre. Frankly, it's one sale that I doubt will be missed.

We are talking about two long-standing, well-respected members of the community, not some unknown, profit-seeking frauds or mere copycats who rip off others' designs. If that still isn't good enough, then maybe this just isn't the card for those suspicious types. Feel free to buy something else from somewhere else. With my apologies, it had to be said.

A-effin-men. Mental troubles shouldn't be entertained. Ignore and move on.

640K!enough wrote on 2024-08-12, 03:45:

Duffman wrote on 2024-08-12, 01:37:

What's the length of the Orpheus II?

My case has a maximum length of 339mm - will it fit?

From front to back of the card (excluding metal bracket), it measures approximately 286mm.

Thanks for clarifying.

It should fit then, I'll pre-order one.

I am NOT complaining about the product or costs. There is allot of Chaos going on right now with mail services all over the World including the USA. Lost packages and packages delivered to wrong address. With eBay and Amazon they guarantee your money back if item is not delivered. Buyer / Seller protection for USA
But NOT if it comes from foreign nations like Europe, Russia, etc…

Intel486dx33 wrote on 2024-08-12, 13:11:

I am NOT complaining about the product or costs. There is allot of Chaos going on right now with mail services all over the World including the USA. Lost packages and packages delivered to wrong address. With eBay and Amazon they guarantee your money back if item is not delivered. Buyer / Seller protection for USA
But NOT if it comes from foreign nations like Europe, Russia, etc…

Just stop man. You are already aware of PayPal and you know you’ll get your card or your money. The excuses are so weak it’s painful to read. If you don’t want it move on.

Sorry-kinda new here. I was not aware of the users history.