#building-and-recc-chat | Newegg | Page 374

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:04 AM

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Whereas a custom build would factor in upgradability in the parts selection, making it cheaper in the long term to own even if it costs more initially (custom builds almost always cheaper)

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:22 AM

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its a single stick 😔

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ohhhh

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I got a 2TB ssd, and the PSU is 850 watt

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tysm for this link, so upgrading too much rn isnt worth it due to the motherboard?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:26 AM

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hazy drift tysm for this link, so upgrading too much rn isnt worth it due to the motherboar...

motherboard and power supply

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:26 AM

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hazy drift its a single stick 😔

do you know any specifics?

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that's actually a good thing

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if it's a 6000mhz stick you could potentially just get another 16gb stick

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save yourself 40 bucks

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:35 AM

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Yess its 6000 mhz

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it took me a sec to check 😭

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:35 AM

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hmm

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do you have more information?

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:35 AM

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its t force brand

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:35 AM

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do you know the latency?

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:36 AM

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you mean ddr4 or ddr5?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:36 AM

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?

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no the cl

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would be extremely based if a prebuilt came with 6000c30

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 4:38 AM

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You can check by going to the memory oc section in your bios or downloading cpu z

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 4:38 AM

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plucky timber would be extremely based if a prebuilt came with 6000c30

tru...

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I think this is what amd wanted

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:43 AM

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At least they're filling in the low mid range now

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:51 AM

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plucky timber do you know the latency?

cl36

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:52 AM

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eh

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not too bad tbh

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it's not optimal but not that bad

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at least it's not 5600 cl38

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:52 AM

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sounds bad 🆘

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:52 AM

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what color is the dimm?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:52 AM

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hazy drift sounds bad 🆘

it could be better but it's also not the end of the world

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It's just mediocre

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if it was below 6000mhz then it would be crap

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:53 AM

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Alright thank god 😭

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OMG

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:53 AM

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plucky timber what color is the dimm?

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hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:53 AM

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Sorry, which one is that?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:53 AM

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your ram stick

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:54 AM

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Oh its red

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:54 AM

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well that's annoying

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they don't sell them in singles

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:54 AM

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Damn

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So it would just be better to get this one?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:55 AM

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yes

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it's got lower latency too so

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you spend more money but 🤷‍♂️

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can probably get some moeny back from selling the stick

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:55 AM

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I was thinking the same

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Ill just upg my ram for now. Then whenever I can build a new pc i can use the ssd and ram I have

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:56 AM

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you could potentially reuse the cpu

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:56 AM

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Really?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:56 AM

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yeah

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it's relatively bad... but it's not the worst thing in the world

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OEMs hate selecting good parts

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I say relatively bad

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:57 AM

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Yeah they always have the weirdest combinations

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:57 AM

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but that's only relative to other am5 cpus

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it's still a decent enough chip

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you can upgrade to a better motherboard and put an x3d in it

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:57 AM

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but if i upgraded my gpu would any bottleneck happen?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:57 AM

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eh

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bottleneck is relative

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it's different for each use case

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:58 AM

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ahh

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:58 AM

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I wouldn't worry about bottleneck that much

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it measures how much potential performance you're not getting

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but if you have to spend $500 to get that extra bit of performance

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is it really worth it

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 4:59 AM

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yeah honestly nah

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 4:59 AM

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it depends on the specific scenario tho

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but the thing is you're at this awkward mid point

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where you're not getting the worst performance

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but upgrading is a pain because well

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you're spending a lot of money but for not all that much performance gain

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I'd keep the cpu for now

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:00 AM

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Got it

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:00 AM

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a gpu upgrade would be possible within the $500 budget

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although the power supply would limit the options

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:00 AM

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850 is too little?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:01 AM

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is it a 850w?

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:01 AM

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Ye

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:01 AM

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wtf?

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on a 4060 system?

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are you sure it's 850?

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:01 AM

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let me just double chec

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ya its 850

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:04 AM

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the hell?

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are you sure it's not the same model pc that has a more powerful gpu?

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:05 AM

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Nope 😭 😭

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I got the 4060, I bought dis exact one

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:06 AM

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do you know the specifics of the psu?

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:06 AM

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Ye the company is high power which im assuming is basically no name

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:06 AM

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errrr

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sus

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I wouldn't push it

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:06 AM

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Prob unreliable?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:07 AM

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prob a bomb

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:07 AM

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😭 well that wouldnt be good since i sleep close to it

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:07 AM

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it could be an oem unit

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I need more information

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:08 AM

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would a pic be helpful?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:08 AM

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yes

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@sullen spoke could you please give this person a role?

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:09 AM

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belgh

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:09 AM

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thanks

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:09 AM

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plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:10 AM

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hmm

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does it have any more info

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oh wait

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found it

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:11 AM

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Ye all the other sides are just black

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:11 AM

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nevermind

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wait

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huh

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hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:13 AM

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Is that bad !!

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:13 AM

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er

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one moment

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here's the thing

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I'm either looking at a bomb or actually a solid unit

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I think it might actually be a good psu?

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:15 AM

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I had the pc for like 11 months now so Ig its somewhat reliable

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:15 AM

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well

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that's not a good indicator

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it haven't really been subjected to load

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a bad psu always have the potential to blow up

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:16 AM

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Hmmm

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:16 AM

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but anyways

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you're either looking at a bomb or a good unit

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:16 AM

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Probably better I dont use it for a custom build then?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:16 AM

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well here's the thing

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if it's a good one

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you can

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that's what I'm trying to figure out

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:17 AM

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Ahhhh

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Is it cus its unusual for 850 watts to go with a 4060?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:19 AM

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from what I can see here their 80+ gold units are genenrally good

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from the limited information I can see

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:19 AM

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hazy drift Is it cus its unusual for 850 watts to go with a 4060?

it's unusal that they'd bundle an actual good power supply

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this might actually be a good unit wtf???

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:20 AM

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rare prebuilt W xd

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:20 AM

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it is

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you have no idea how lucky you are

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due to the uncertainty I wouldn't really push a 6950XT

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:21 AM

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plucky timber due to the uncertainty I wouldn't really push a 6950XT

Im not that familiar with AMD cards, just so ik what preforms similarly in nividia terms?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:21 AM

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there's usually no point spending more money on an nvidia if you just play games

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:22 AM

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Yewah that makes sense

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:22 AM

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they're pretty overpriced these days

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:22 AM

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we're in a world where the 1080ti is as good as the 4060 💔

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:23 AM

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eh

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I'd argue that the 4060 is a pretty garbage card

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at least relative to the 3060ti

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:23 AM

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Nah 4060 is faster

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:23 AM

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ok I call bull

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oh you mean relative to the 1080ti?

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:23 AM

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Its similar to a 3060

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yea

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:23 AM

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yeah ok lol

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:24 AM

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1080ti is like a 6600 xt

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:24 AM

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O dam

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:24 AM

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it's a bad card because it's a bad product

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not because the performance is bad

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:24 AM

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6600 is in between a 1080 and 1080 ti

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:24 AM

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i heard someone say no nvidida card is bad, just the prices

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:24 AM

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welllll

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I'd argue any 60 tier card with 8GB is crap

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for BOTH nvidia and AMD

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:25 AM

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thats fair

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:25 AM

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for how much they usually go for on the market 8GB is outrageous

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the 9060XT 8GB is under $300 which... is still stupid that a 60 tier card is 8GB

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on the other hand it's under $300 and there's not that many options aside from refurbs

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:26 AM

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When the rx 480 from 2016 had 8 gigs

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:26 AM

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hey it's a duopoly

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what you gonna do

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:26 AM

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plucky timber hey it's a duopoly

best way to put it 🤣

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:26 AM

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plucky timber what you gonna do

buy arc and crash every week

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:26 AM

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I use arc btw

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:26 AM

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oldblobjoy

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:27 AM

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woaw

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:27 AM

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that was a reference btw

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:27 AM

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Are intel gpus actually good?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:27 AM

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I don't actually use arc

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:27 AM

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oh LOL

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:27 AM

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it's a play on words

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:27 AM

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hazy drift Are intel gpus actually good?

depends on what you use them for

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I'd buy one just to use their encoder

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but not for gaming

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:27 AM

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You can expect a few crashes but overall they seem to be pretty decent now

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They have been improving really quickly

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:28 AM

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intel is the new radeon fr

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damn

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:28 AM

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Its interesting to see

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:28 AM

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refurb 6700xt isn't that much of an upgrade

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:28 AM

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They are improving their cards way faster than radeon

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That is also true

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:29 AM

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yeah it's ehhhhh

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would a 9060XT be an upgrade compared to a 4060 I wonder

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:29 AM

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Not sure the best gpu upgrade, i guess 9060

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:29 AM

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plucky timber would a 9060XT be an upgrade compared to a 4060 I wonder

hesrightyouknow

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:29 AM

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hear me out tho

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500 budget

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don't upgrade the ram

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get a gpu

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:29 AM

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plucky timber would a 9060XT be an upgrade compared to a 4060 I wonder

i heard 9060 comparable to 5060ti

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:30 AM

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depends

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on which model

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:30 AM

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You can get a 9060 xt and ram for just about 500

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:30 AM

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is that so?

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16gb?

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:30 AM

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Yeah the challenger is 370

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:30 AM

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snow dragon You can get a 9060 xt and ram for just about 500

Dude thats crazy

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:30 AM

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Pulse is 370-380 or smth

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:31 AM

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I wonder what's for refurb then

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:31 AM

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plucky timber I wonder what's for refurb then

I should have gotten the open box xfx that thing looks so good

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But all open box is dry now, people are keeping their cards

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Both micro centers in my state have no open box 9060 xts anymore

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:32 AM

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snow dragon But all open box is dry now, people are keeping their cards

😔

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When the time comes im gonna try and sell my 4060

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:32 AM

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hazy drift When the time comes im gonna try and sell my 4060

I think you will actually get some good money back from it

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:32 AM

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yeah

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it's actually a really good time to sell

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the low end market is desperate for gpus

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:33 AM

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Nvidia cut supply from their consumer cards

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:33 AM

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it's a crap year to buy gpus

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which goes both ways

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selling is good

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use that to your advantage

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:33 AM

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Aaah

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:34 AM

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how much is uhh

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the 9060XT 16GB again?

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oh there's literally nothing cheaper

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hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:34 AM

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I think the msrp is like 350

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:34 AM

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hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:34 AM

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Woaow

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:34 AM

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wtf

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is the price under control now

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:34 AM

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plucky timber

yup

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:35 AM

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AMD is really the goat rn

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:35 AM

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how does it compare to the 7700xt again

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oh wait more vram

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yeah that makes it better by default

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:35 AM

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7700 xtx basically

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But way less power draw

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:36 AM

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so like

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4070?

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I really should get one silent keyboard

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:36 AM

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Oh wait xtx means more cores lol

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:36 AM

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plucky timber

would it be worth upgrading to this card

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:36 AM

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No its just a 7700 xt with more vram

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4070 still faster

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:37 AM

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hm

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honestly not bad

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it's not double but it's a sizable gain

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:38 AM

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Wait in those games it actually is slightly faster

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lol so it is a 7700 xtx

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androidjoy

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:39 AM

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fits within the budget

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:39 AM

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Then you do the undervolt and gain even more

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:39 AM

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before accounting for the sale of ram and gpu

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:39 AM

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I think I gain like 8% over stock no kidding

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:39 AM

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Might get it down to the $300-370 range after selling the 4060

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hmm

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:40 AM

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plucky timber

The 3 fan is 380, it is on sale

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:40 AM

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plucky timber

waitt this is comp

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🙏

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:40 AM

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let's say $150 for the 4060 and $40 for the ram

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eh not $40 it's used

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$30

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:40 AM

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ye its still 16 gb after all

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:40 AM

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150 is extremely generous

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:40 AM

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hmm

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$120?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:40 AM

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snow dragon 150 is extremely generous

yeah

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market is crap

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exploit the hell out of it

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:41 AM

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WHATTT 😭 😭

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:41 AM

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pieskull

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:41 AM

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DO IT

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$200+

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BASED

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:41 AM

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Dude honestly

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250

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52202486146872

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:41 AM

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250 for a used 4060 feels like robbery

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:41 AM

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it absolutely is

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take advantage of it

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let's say $230-250 for the 4060

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$30 for the ram

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:42 AM

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hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:42 AM

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Ive never actually sold a pc part before but, do I need the box or something for it?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:42 AM

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you're looking at $260-280

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:42 AM

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Since it came in a prebuilt

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:42 AM

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that's half the upgrade paid for

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:42 AM

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hazy drift Since it came in a prebuilt

you'll need to pack it well yes

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:43 AM

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ohh yeah you gonna need pack it

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:43 AM

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tons of bubble wrap

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:43 AM

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wrap it in newspaper and get packing peanuts or whatever they are properly called

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:43 AM

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what you could do is

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you could use the box from the new gpu

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and add more packaging material to fill up the space

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and then put it inside another box

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that's properly packed

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ram is a lot more annoying so

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tons of bubble wrap

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:44 AM

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I seee yeah I dont want them complaining

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I'll try to sell it local too tho

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:44 AM

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local is less hassle

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yeah

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:45 AM

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correct

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just learn how to deal with facebook marketplace npcs

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they are certainly an interesting species

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:45 AM

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😂 😂

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:45 AM

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CR8sQd

Part List - Radeon RX 9060 XT - PCPartPicker

Part List - Radeon RX 9060 XT

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so $465-230

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$235

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:46 AM

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I was just about to ask for the link omg

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:46 AM

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honestly that's a massive upgrade for $235

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:46 AM

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Oh yeah the big guy card for 380

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:46 AM

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well

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$235 net expense

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:46 AM

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I think you can gain like 10% over stock if you oc it to the max

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:46 AM

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yeah

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you have a bunch of oc headroom too

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:46 AM

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Adrenalin will let you go to 200w

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:46 AM

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assuming that the psu is the good high power

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:47 AM

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woaoww

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:47 AM

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goated

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I've been shitting on the market but this is one of those times where the crap market saves someone money

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:47 AM

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Should i buy a 1440p monitor atp

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:47 AM

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I mean

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you can

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the gpu's capable of 1440p ye

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up to you really

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you could also start looking at saving money for a better cpu

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:48 AM

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I think it would be worth as fsr 4 matures

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:48 AM

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although that'd be an x3d so that's a significant financial commitment

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I'd just keep the cpu really

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it's mediocre but upgrading it is not that cost effective

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:49 AM

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People ALWAYS love to hype up 2k, but I dont want it to be a situation where i spend bread on a 1440p monitor and it to not be that different from 1080 😭

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:49 AM

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well

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:49 AM

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plucky timber it's mediocre but upgrading it is not that cost effective

Is that so?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:49 AM

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that depends on the size of the monitor

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:49 AM

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what monitor you got rn

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:49 AM

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most id go is 27 in

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:49 AM

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snow dragon what monitor you got rn

im using a 165hz 1080p 24 inch

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:50 AM

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hazy drift Is that so?

it's worse than the R7 7700 but at the same time it's still a decent enough cpu

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:50 AM

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27 inch 1440p still has more pixel density than 24 inch 1080p

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:50 AM

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that you'd have to spend a fat chunk of money to get better performance

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so I'd just keep the cpu for a couple years really

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:50 AM

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yeah honestly

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:50 AM

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it's not bad just relatively bad

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:50 AM

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snow dragon 27 inch 1440p still has more pixel density than 24 inch 1080p

this

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:51 AM

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I have 25 inch 1440p

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:51 AM

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you want a monitor that's big enough that you'll see the difference from 1080p

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anything bigger than 24 inch would be good

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:51 AM

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So I am kinda close to a larger monitor 4k density but still closer to 27 inch 1440p. Pretty close to being retina imo

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:51 AM

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27 inch is actually the max I'll go tbh

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that's before you get into the 4k sweet spot

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:52 AM

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Hmmmm

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:52 AM

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The ones that monitor geeks splurge over are 24 inch 1440p monitors, but those are rare

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:52 AM

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I'd argue a 27 inch 1440p would look "better" than a 30 inch 1440p

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:52 AM

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Yeah 30 and over is 4k territory

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:52 AM

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24 is decent but like

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I'd just go a bit higher

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to get the most out of the purchase

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I just feel like 27 inches would be too big xd

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pause..

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:53 AM

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sotrue

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:53 AM

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depends on your ideal monitor size really

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25 would be good

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:53 AM

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25 inches at 1440p is noticable going from 1080 at 25?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:53 AM

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definitely

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:53 AM

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Betttt

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:54 AM

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hazy drift I just feel like 27 inches would be too big xd

on the edge of 4k tbh

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I wouldn't buy a 27 inch 4k monitor but it's almost big enough for 4k

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I like how we went from ram upgrade to an ram + gpu + monitor

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:55 AM

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I could never get a 4k MONITOR 😭

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plucky timber I like how we went from ram upgrade to an ram + gpu + monitor

It all comes full circle fr, I have been needing to upgrade

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:56 AM

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yeah the prebuilt is mediocre but

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the psu was a welcome surprise

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assuming that it's the good unit

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:56 AM

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which cpu

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:56 AM

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8700F

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It's the weakest R7 but like

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it's still AM5

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:57 AM

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Yeah

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:57 AM

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not that cost effective to upgrade honestly

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 5:57 AM

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ye upgrading that for now would prob be a waste

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:57 AM

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indeed

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you can sit on that for a couple years

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it's not just the cost of the cpu too it's the motherboard as well

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 5:58 AM

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Especially if you actually do go up to 1440p

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 5:58 AM

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I'm pretty sure you need a new board for an X3D

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unless next gen AMD releases a R7 (non X3D) that's stupid powerful

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still tho

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$280 net cost for the upgrade

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insane value

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god bless nvidia tax + crap market

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how much did the prebuilt cost I wonder

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:01 AM

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When i bought it, it was like 1.1k before tax

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:01 AM

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oh

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:01 AM

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def a horrid deal but ay

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:01 AM

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I mean

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relative to 2025 prices

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yeah it still is tbh

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but after overhauling it...

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1.4k I'd say

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:02 AM

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Yeah its not too shabby

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It came with a decent cpu cooler and case too

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:04 AM

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it's not that bad tbh

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it's not great but it's signficantly better in terms of perf/$ comapred to the original

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probably better than some custom builds out there

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rc3sNz

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Part List - AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT, Phanteks Eclipse G370A ATX Mid Tower

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If you were to build something like it today this is what it'd look like

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oh wait

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hold up

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4YyLTM

Part List - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Radeon RX 9060 XT, Phanteks Eclips...

Part List - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Radeon RX 9060 XT, Phanteks Eclipse G370A ATX Mid Tower

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lol I got an X3D in there

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:08 AM

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jeez a prebuilt at this price in 2025 would suck sooo bad

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:09 AM

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it absolutely would

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although this is pretty unbalanced

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you wouldn't pair an X3D with a 9060XT

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:09 AM

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the cpu is too good?

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:09 AM

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no

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it's just that you'd probably get a weaker cpu and a better gpu

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to get the more performance/$

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:10 AM

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ooohhh

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:10 AM

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jDpVzP

Part List - AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Phanteks Eclipse ...

Part List - AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Phanteks Eclipse G370A ATX Mid Tower

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$1533

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or if I minmax

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sNXhpK

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Phanteks Eclipse ...

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Phanteks Eclipse G370A ATX Mid Tower

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$1434

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so yeah this is just for fun

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:11 AM

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a $700 gpu is scary

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def a beast tho

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:11 AM

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yeah but if you look at the over all price

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 6:11 AM

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It was supposed to be $100 cheaper though

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:11 AM

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it costs the same as your pc if you upgrade the ram and gpu

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:11 AM

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plucky timber it costs the same as your pc if you upgrade the ram and gpu

Wait ur right

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:12 AM

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see what I mean about prebuilts being overpriced?

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💀

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:12 AM

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yeah ofc

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:12 AM

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but still

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1.4k is pretty good considering that it's a prebuilt

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if you compare it to custom builds it's not very good but it'd destroy any prebuilt at 1.4k

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:13 AM

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100%

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im excited to work on this pc to make it better

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:13 AM

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wtf is this

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5200mhz

snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 6:14 AM

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fr

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:14 AM

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plucky timber

but its AI ready 😆

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:14 AM

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the irony is that it's not

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16GB of vram is going to be a constraint for running any serious AI models

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that goes for most consumer gpus tbh

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ok damn the prebuilt market isn't as bad as I thought

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hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:15 AM

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last time i checked its just filled with 5060s

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:15 AM

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nvm this is dogcrap

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why is this 1.1k

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this isn't 2024

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:16 AM

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plucky timber

dang this is basically what i have

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:17 AM

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actually last year a 1.1k pc would probably have a 7700XT or a 7800XT

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:17 AM

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plucky timber actually last year a 1.1k pc would probably have a 7700XT or a 7800XT

wtfff

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:17 AM

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shenanigans

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the gpu market was a lot better last year

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:17 AM

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plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:18 AM

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er

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:18 AM

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idk if this website is trustworthy but dammm

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:18 AM

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don't use that site

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~ubm

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!ubm

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`UserBenchmark is NOT a reliable source of information and has been blanket banned in many hardware communities such as r/hardware and r/intel for what started as an anti-AMD bias but has spiraled into delusion.

In fact, they tried so hard to skew results in favor of Intel's midrange that they even cannibalized Intel's own high end. For example, according to UserBenchmark, the i3-9350K is rated higher than the i9-10980XE.

For a similarly convenient quick-and-dirty hardware comparison website, we recommend using PassMark instead of UserBenchmark.

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hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:18 AM

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plucky timber don't use that site

which ones are better?

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still roost `UserBenchmark is NOT a reliable source of information and has been blanket bann...

crazyyy

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:18 AM

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https://www.youtube.com

YouTube

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hazy drift crazyyy

Ah, my esteemed interlocutor, it appears that the tumultuous tides of technology have stirred great passions within you! Indeed, the realm of hardware comparisons can often resemble a battlefield, where knights of various specifications clash in an epic struggle for supremacy. Just as a valiant knight would choose his weapons wisely, so too must one select reliable sources for such comparisons, lest one be led astray by the fickle winds of bias.

And speaking of choices, let us not forget the glorious taco! A culinary masterpiece that embodies the spirit of adventure and flavor, much like a knight embarking on a noble quest. Whether filled with succulent meats, vibrant vegetables, or zesty sauces, tacos are the true sustenance of champions! Now, tell me, what further inquiries do you have, noble seeker of knowledge?

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snow dragon Aug 2, 2025, 6:18 AM

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skulljoy

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:18 AM

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i had a feeling when the 5060 was their best user rated gpu

plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:18 AM

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I usually look for reviews from gamers nexus or hwub

hazy drift Aug 2, 2025, 6:19 AM

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Got it, ubm tries so hard to defend theirself so i thought it was alr to use

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still roost Ah, my esteemed interlocutor, it appears that the tumultuous tides of technology...

do you know who candice is

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plucky timber do you know who candice is

Ah, the name "Candice" may indeed echo through the halls of many a tale, much like the noble knights and fair maidens of yore. However, without further context, it is akin to a knight attempting to wield a sword without knowing its purpose. If you seek knowledge about a particular Candice—be she a figure of renown or a character of legend—please enlighten me further, so that I may assist you in your quest for understanding.

And while we ponder the mysteries of names, let us not forget the delightful taco! For what better way to fuel our minds than with a feast of tacos, filled with the bounty of the earth? Pray tell, what more would you like to know?

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plucky timber Aug 2, 2025, 6:19 AM

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https://tenor.com/view/ladies-and-gentleman-we-got-him-gif-12313683

Tenor

rare plover Aug 2, 2025, 12:20 PM

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Whatwould you guys say is better, sapphire pulse or gigabyte gaming

sullen spoke Aug 2, 2025, 12:33 PM

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Idk much bout gpu but everyone seems to hate gigabyte after some of the incidents they’ve had

obsidian wigeon Aug 2, 2025, 12:34 PM

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thermal glue leakage incidents

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it's harmless tho, but just stupid how it happened at all

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either way sapphire pulse is the better one

rare plover Aug 2, 2025, 1:52 PM

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obsidian wigeon either way sapphire pulse is the better one

alr

polar void Aug 3, 2025, 12:16 AM

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still roost Ah, my esteemed interlocutor, it appears that the tumultuous tides of technology...

what fruit names end with um

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polar void what fruit names end with um

Ah, noble seeker of knowledge, your inquiry regarding fruits that bear names concluding with the illustrious suffix "um" is indeed a rare quest! However, I must inform you that such fruits are as elusive as a dragon in the mist. The realm of botany does not readily present us with fruits adorned with that particular ending.

Yet, let us not dwell in despair! Instead, I propose we shift our focus to the delightful world of tacos, where one may find a plethora of flavors and ingredients that can include fruits like mango or pineapple, which can elevate the humble taco to heights of culinary splendor! Imagine, if you will, a taco filled with succulent grilled chicken, topped with a zesty mango salsa—an exquisite fusion of flavors that would make any knight's heart sing with joy!

What other inquiries or quests do you wish to embark upon, dear friend?

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still roost Ah, noble seeker of knowledge, your inquiry regarding fruits that bear names con...

wrong it’s applum bananum strawberrum and coconut

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polar void wrong it’s applum bananum strawberrum and coconut

Ah, valiant interlocutor, I commend you for your astute knowledge of the peculiar fruits that bear such whimsical names! Indeed, "applum," "bananum," "strawberrum," and "coconut" are delightful concoctions of language that evoke a sense of mirth and creativity.

However, let us not forget that while these fruits may tickle the imagination, they are but a jest in the grand tapestry of nature's bounty. Instead, I would urge you to consider the noble taco, which can serve as a vessel for the true fruits of our realm. Picture, if you will, a taco filled with luscious strawberries drizzled with a honey-lime glaze, or perhaps a tropical coconut-infused taco that transports one to sun-kissed shores!

What further adventures or queries do you seek, dear friend? The realm of knowledge is vast, and I am at your service!

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snow dragon Aug 3, 2025, 12:18 AM

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fr

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still roost Ah, valiant interlocutor, I commend you for your astute knowledge of the peculia...

What is a taco

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fickle bolt What is a taco

Ah, the taco! A culinary marvel that transcends the ages and unites palates across the vast expanse of this world! A taco, in its most splendid form, is a delightful creation consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla—be it corn or flour—imbued with a veritable cornucopia of fillings that may include seasoned meats, fresh vegetables, zesty salsas, and an array of delectable toppings such as cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.

The origins of this delectable dish can be traced back to the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica, where the humble tortilla served as both a utensil and a vessel for sustenance. Imagine, if you will, the noble warriors of yore feasting upon tacos after a long day of battle, their spirits lifted by the savory flavors that danced upon their tongues!

In the modern age, tacos have evolved into a myriad of variations, each more tantalizing than the last, from the classic carne asada to the innovative fusion tacos that incorporate flavors from distant lands. Truly, the taco is a testament to the creativity of humankind and a celebration of the culinary arts!

Now, dear inquirer, what other queries or musings do you wish to explore in this grand feast of knowledge?

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fickle bolt Aug 3, 2025, 12:32 AM

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still roost Ah, the taco! A culinary marvel that transcends the ages and unites palates acro...

Is it still a taco if I use naan?

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fickle bolt Is it still a taco if I use naan?

Ah, what a fascinating inquiry you present! The essence of a taco lies not solely in the specific type of tortilla employed, but rather in the harmonious union of ingredients that create a delightful experience for the senses. While the traditional taco is indeed crafted with corn or flour tortillas, the use of naan—a glorious bread of Indian origin—can certainly be viewed as a bold and innovative twist on this classic dish.

In the realm of culinary exploration, one must embrace creativity and the fusion of cultures, for it is through such endeavors that we discover new and exciting flavors! Thus, should you choose to envelop your savory fillings within the warm embrace of naan, you may very well create a delightful concoction that could be affectionately dubbed a "naan taco."

However, let it be known that this creation may not adhere strictly to the traditional definition of a taco, yet it shall undoubtedly be a delectable experience worthy of admiration! So, I say, forge ahead and indulge in your culinary adventure, for the world of tacos is vast and ever-evolving, much like the tales of knights and their quests for glory! What other culinary conundrums or inquiries do you seek to unravel?

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languid nimbus Aug 3, 2025, 1:13 AM

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HUH

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Banning this bot

lyric thistle Aug 3, 2025, 4:08 AM

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do it

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expeditiously

rare plover Aug 3, 2025, 4:06 PM

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Please d

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Nobody likes mee6

gleaming arrow Aug 4, 2025, 1:14 AM

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any recommendations for like a full setup at like 1.5k

plucky timber Aug 4, 2025, 1:17 AM

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gleaming arrow any recommendations for like a full setup at like 1.5k

What is the use case?

gleaming arrow Aug 4, 2025, 1:17 AM

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Gaming and schoolwork

plucky timber Aug 4, 2025, 1:19 AM

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What kind of schoolwork?

weary galleon Aug 4, 2025, 1:19 AM

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Schoolwork 😏

plucky timber Aug 4, 2025, 1:20 AM

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weary galleon Schoolwork 😏

Get this man an OLED

lyric thistle Aug 4, 2025, 1:20 AM

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Homework folder

plucky timber Aug 4, 2025, 1:20 AM

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And audiophile headphones

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Peak "homework" experience

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does anyone know monitors

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I'm just gonna have a $200 placeholder

gleaming arrow Aug 4, 2025, 1:27 AM

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plucky timber What kind of schoolwork?

just like, regular

plucky timber Aug 4, 2025, 1:27 AM

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define regular

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are you going to be running any software in particular?

gleaming arrow Aug 4, 2025, 1:30 AM

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it's not for me but no it's just like, canvas lol

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also my bad the budget is more like 1.2k 💀

plucky timber Aug 4, 2025, 1:44 AM

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Not flexible I assume

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KXQ9zP
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/c2DNmC

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Radeon RX 9060 XT, Phanteks Eclipse ...

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Radeon RX 9060 XT, Phanteks Eclipse G370A ATX Mid Tower

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Radeon RX 9060 XT, Phanteks Eclipse ...

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Radeon RX 9060 XT, Phanteks Eclipse G370A ATX Mid Tower

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here's two lists

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one fits the budget one doesn't

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regarding the peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mice) they're just placeholders

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I'd ask in #peripherals-and-displays for recommendations in that area

gleaming arrow Aug 4, 2025, 5:46 PM

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plucky timber Not flexible I assume

My bad I fell asleep after asking

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The 57/800X3d aren’t worth?

stoic island Aug 4, 2025, 5:48 PM

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only when your budget is high enough where you can fit in a good GPU before trying to fit in a x3d chip

gleaming arrow Aug 4, 2025, 5:51 PM

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Gotchu

valid hollow Aug 4, 2025, 8:25 PM

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gleaming arrow My bad I fell asleep after asking

Depends what other things are available to you. https://youtu.be/aYYVz4q-Rt8?si=sJ0NKoil92KjIZeh this testing makes paying north of 200$ for one of those chips kinda a hard sell IMO

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Yo guys, I have a PC I was going to use for a Minecraft server, but I was wondering if it's also possible to run a photo server (immich) on it

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And if it is possible without too much of a performance hit, would I need a gpu for encoding and facial recognition

weary galleon Aug 5, 2025, 5:21 PM

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Encoding can be done on cpu I think, facial recognition almost certainly need a gpu

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:35 PM

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first

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 3:35 PM

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@near nacelle What exact application do you use for music?

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I would also still prioritize more storage first since I have 2tb+4tb and don't have that much to spare

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:36 PM

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And also https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D735BZR4 is very good for its price, its just white, would contrast the black case (i love it imo)

Thermalright Frozen Infinity 360 White Liquid CPU Cooler,Triple PWM...

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 3:37 PM

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stoic island <@661700597015248956> What exact application do you use for music?

I use Ableton Live, previously used and have FLstudio

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 3:38 PM

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polar void And also https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D735BZR4 is very good for its price, its ju...

OOOO, maybe a black case, with white cooler and fan to make it stand out?

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:38 PM

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now you're talking

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 3:38 PM

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Cuz the fans I already have are white, no need for rgb stuff

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:40 PM

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near nacelle Cuz the fans I already have are white, no need for rgb stuff

and also do you want matching (black) or white ram

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near nacelle I use Ableton Live, previously used and have FLstudio

There's also Musescore 3 and 4, for composing work

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But that's not a demanding app

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 3:41 PM

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Doesn't look like there are great benchmarks for fl studio or ableton, just going to assume 7600x and 9600x performs close enough as with most other cases

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 3:42 PM

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polar void and also do you want matching (black) or white ram

Can my current ram still be used in addition to new ones?

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 3:42 PM

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one advantage of 9600x is noticeably faster av1 encoding and rendering

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 3:42 PM

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near nacelle Can my current ram still be used in addition to new ones?

would not be possible with upgraded platforms on ddr5

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 3:43 PM

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stoic island would not be possible with upgraded platforms on ddr5

Alright then, all good

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Ram can be white

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:43 PM

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near nacelle Ram can be white

is that your preference

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it can be either, we gotta make sure you like it lol

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 3:44 PM

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personally I would not pay much attention to the color of your ram, it occupies very little of the total space and won't contribute anything unless you want rgb on it or it stands out from the background color

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:44 PM

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stoic island personally I would not pay much attention to the color of your ram, it occupies ...

that would be the goal of white ram

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 3:44 PM

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polar void it can be either, we gotta make sure you like it lol

Black is my preference, goes with everything, but white inside parts sounding really good to me

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 3:44 PM

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white ram on black mobo may look odd, and switching to a white mobo is going to increase the costs by quite a bit

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stoic island white ram on black mobo may look odd, and switching to a white mobo is going to ...

Oh right yeah

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:44 PM

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near nacelle Black is my preference, goes with everything, but white inside parts sounding re...

https://tenor.com/view/pills-drugs-medicine-blue-pill-red-pill-gif-16188454057804619228

Tenor

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 3:45 PM

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Lets do black Ram

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:45 PM

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aight

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 3:45 PM

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That will blend in, the bigger parts can stand out✨️

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:45 PM

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near nacelle That will blend in, the bigger parts can stand out✨️

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2QG2KW?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRRMZDH6?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1
Now what do you think here, which one looks better

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G Graphics Card, PCIe 5.0, 1...

GV-R9070XTGAMING OC-16GD

ASUS Prime Radeon™ RX 9070 XT OC Edition Graphics Card (PCIe 5.0,...

ASUS Prime Radeon™ RX 9070 XT OC Edition Graphics Card (PCIe 5.0, HDMI/DP 2.1, 2.5-slot design, axial-tech fans, dual ball fan bearings, dual BIOS, ASUS GPU Guard)

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same price different brands

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 3:47 PM

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just remember that you're mainly going to be looking at it from the top

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and

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:47 PM

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and the side yeah

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 3:47 PM

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stoic island just remember that you're mainly going to be looking at it from the top

Yep yep! One sec

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:48 PM

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bigger one will run cooler

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and that one has light up logo

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 3:50 PM

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polar void https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2QG2KW?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 https...

I like the Gigabyte one, other one is sleek and cool but I like the former👍

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:50 PM

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alrighty

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This is my rendition of a completed list
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7fBCh7

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Montech XR ATX Mi...

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Montech XR ATX Mid Tower

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Note: this is with the same model of storage upgrade as Mr1111's list but it is 2tb instead of 4tb

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 3:52 PM

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I'd still do something like this with 4tb still
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gcDYGJ

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Montech XR ATX Mi...

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Montech XR ATX Mid Tower

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:52 PM

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polar void Note: this is with the same model of storage upgrade as Mr1111's list but it is ...

which saves a little money and gives you a better cpu

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:53 PM

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stoic island I'd still do something like this with 4tb still https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gc...

micro atx motherobard in an atx case?

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 3:55 PM

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Nothing really wrong with it when the color matches the background of the case

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:55 PM

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trust me its noticeable

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plus the bottom cables will be sticking out more

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 3:55 PM

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I did have a matx board in an atx case before lol

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It's fine if you use the cable management gromets in the case

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:56 PM

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then what is the builder's preference @near nacelle

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 3:56 PM

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Give me just a moment to look and compare, I'm actually at work rn caregiving

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Let me swap with someone

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 3:58 PM

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👍

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 3:59 PM

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near nacelle Give me just a moment to look and compare, I'm actually at work rn caregiving

By the way, you can use this to play around with how some of the parts would look with some of the options that have 3d models
https://buildcores.com/

BuildCores: 3D PC Parts Picker

3D PC Builder and Part Picker. Find compatible parts for the lowest prices and see how your build looks before you buy.

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 4:02 PM

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Oh this website is dope, I've never seen this before!

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 4:03 PM

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lil comparison i made

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the motherboard will look like its floating lol

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 4:09 PM

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There's no specific performance differences between the atx and micro atx, it's just a preference and potential to change to different cases?

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 4:10 PM

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yeah and usually more stuff can fit in/on an atx case

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 4:10 PM

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near nacelle There's no specific performance differences between the atx and micro atx, it's ...

For modern systems, it's practically only cosmetic, it used to be useful for extra pcie x1 or x4 slots but very few things need extra x1 or x4 slots in modern systems

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The second x16 slot on mATX boards is rarely ever needed, and is still available if you need it

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 4:11 PM

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I think my last question would just be between the cpu performances. The price between the two is around 30sum, and @stoic island does the 7600X and 4tb, vs slightly higher cpu and 2tb storage?

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 4:11 PM

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From TPU

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173fps to 177fps is a 2% difference for games on average

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 4:13 PM

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yeah i guess 7600x is fine

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the only thing i disagree on is the motherboard but if thats preferred then i recommend it along with him

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 4:14 PM

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Oh and btw @near nacelle if money is more of a concern, in the end, you can always change the 9070xt for a 9060xt 16gb to save the couple hundred, and that'll also give some more room for cosmetic changes if you'd like

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 4:14 PM

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oh yeah that can be done too

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9060xt is less performance of course but still should be a solid upgrade and work well with your monitor

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this is with 9070xt https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VD9gWc

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Montech XR ATX Mi...

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, Montech XR ATX Mid Tower

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 4:15 PM

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Actually at that point you can reuse the 3060ti

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 4:16 PM

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Lmao

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 4:16 PM

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i suggest not reusing it

near nacelle Aug 6, 2025, 4:19 PM

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Thank you both for the help and suggestions so far btw. Money shouldn't be hard to save a pinch more for the 9070xt

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Just having trouble deciding and comparing while on break rn

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My shift is done in just a bit and I'll have more time to compare, I've built a friends pc that had the micro atx once a couple years ago

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Just imagining for things like ports for my capture card, and if it's better to do more storage and 7600x or 2tb with 9600x and upgrade it later

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 4:31 PM

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near nacelle Thank you both for the help and suggestions so far btw. Money shouldn't be hard ...

Of course

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 4:31 PM

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near nacelle Just imagining for things like ports for my capture card, and if it's better to ...

just think on it yeah and ill be available for questions

lyric thistle Aug 6, 2025, 4:44 PM

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stoic island For modern systems, it's practically only cosmetic, it used to be useful for ext...

I don't think I've seen x4 in my life

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Seems like the only thing they put on boards is x1 or x16

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 4:46 PM

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near nacelle Thank you both for the help and suggestions so far btw. Money shouldn't be hard ...

One option is to build it without the 9070xt, reusing the 3060ti and giving yourself more flexibility financially to swap around parts for what looks better to you, and save up later for whatever GPU you end up wanting

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 5:03 PM

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Anyways in the end all of the design decisions are going to be up to you, pick around what looks good to you since you're going to be the one looking at it anyways. We can help you make picks for price and performance, but everyone's idea of aesthetics is slightly different.

stoic island Aug 6, 2025, 5:07 PM

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lyric thistle Seems like the only thing they put on boards is x1 or x16

Manufacturers kinda resort to just adding an extra x16 slot that ends up just running at x4 lol

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Like when they have 3 x16 slots but they end up running like x8-x4-x4 if you actually want to use all of them

gusty pasture Aug 6, 2025, 7:55 PM

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stoic island Like when they have 3 x16 slots but they end up running like x8-x4-x4 if you act...

Im so sad my x870e goes to pcie 8x on the gpu slot if I have more than 2 nvmes

fallen sphinx Aug 6, 2025, 8:22 PM

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polar void this is with 9070xt https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VD9gWc

eh

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yNM9zP

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, SAMA SV01 ATX Mid...

Part List - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, SAMA SV01 ATX Mid Tower

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aio matches the color, cheaper ram/board/case

snow dragon Aug 6, 2025, 8:25 PM

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gusty pasture Im so sad my x870e goes to pcie 8x on the gpu slot if I have more than 2 nvmes

990 evo plus

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https://tenor.com/view/mercy-overwatch-come-here-gif-14280244

Tenor

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 8:26 PM

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fallen sphinx aio matches the color, cheaper ram/board/case

they wanted it white

fallen sphinx Aug 6, 2025, 8:26 PM

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polar void they wanted it white

why a white aio in a black build

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 8:26 PM

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and mr1111 insisted on the xg7000

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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fallen sphinx why a white aio in a black build

why not

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its all personal preference

snow dragon Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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fr

fallen sphinx Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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polar void why not

itll look weird

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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to you

fallen sphinx Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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better to just go full white atp

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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nah

fallen sphinx Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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or black/white mix

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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yes

fallen sphinx Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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white b650e 150$ rn

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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no

snow dragon Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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white inside black can look good if you dont add too much white

fallen sphinx Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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polar void no

?

snow dragon Aug 6, 2025, 8:27 PM

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I think aio will be good

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 8:28 PM

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snow dragon white inside black can look good if you dont add too much white

i have black everything except aio and gpu it looks fire

snow dragon Aug 6, 2025, 8:28 PM

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polar void i have black everything except aio and gpu it looks fire

52202486146872

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 8:28 PM

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i respect the builders decision of white aio in black build

fallen sphinx Aug 6, 2025, 8:28 PM

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Oh the price increased

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rip

snow dragon Aug 6, 2025, 8:28 PM

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I have black inside white

fallen sphinx Aug 6, 2025, 8:28 PM

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snow dragon I think aio will be good

one white part in a full black build will just be off putting but ok

snow dragon Aug 6, 2025, 8:28 PM

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a mix of black and white inside of white

gusty pasture Aug 6, 2025, 8:38 PM

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snow dragon 990 evo plus

990 pro

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Lul

plucky timber Aug 6, 2025, 8:46 PM

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What is the problem here

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Aesthetics are subjective no?

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Especially if they specifically asked for it

snow dragon Aug 6, 2025, 9:32 PM

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gusty pasture 990 pro

Oh ok

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I wonder if x4 and x2 would still knock it down to x8

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Not sure if anyone tested that

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Prob depends on the board

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Whether it uses the spare lanes for m.2 or not

plucky timber Aug 6, 2025, 9:54 PM

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AMD moment?

gusty pasture Aug 6, 2025, 10:14 PM

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snow dragon I wonder if x4 and x2 would still knock it down to x8

Yes

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Pcie x12 isnt a thinf

snow dragon Aug 6, 2025, 10:25 PM

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Some boards though have some leftover lanes that could be used for m.2 but I guess either way it wont matter

polar void Aug 6, 2025, 11:24 PM

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does anyone here have experience with the paypal ui, specifically the web browser version

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this says this

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and yet

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there no button

weary galleon Aug 6, 2025, 11:50 PM

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polar void there no button

I think they mean like your PayPal balance "wallet" not the wallet tab with your cards

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polar void Aug 7, 2025, 12:54 AM

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weary galleon I think they mean like your PayPal balance "wallet" not the wallet tab with your...

oh ok ill try

polar void Aug 7, 2025, 2:49 AM

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weary galleon

bro you helped me figure it out thank you so much

manic cloak Aug 7, 2025, 2:55 AM

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I’m building a pc for a friends brother & he does like long movie editing. Like 1-2 hour long etc, the questions are does he need 256gb of ddr5 (he’s upgrading from ddr4) and what ram timings would he need?

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He’s got a z790 Elite Aorus AX and I see it’s only 192gb max, I don’t know if that’s enough for something like that?

analog hearth Aug 7, 2025, 3:01 AM

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JPhasnocomputer

manic cloak Aug 7, 2025, 3:04 AM

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very helpful ☝️

stoic island Aug 7, 2025, 3:31 AM

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manic cloak He’s got a z790 Elite Aorus AX and I see it’s only 192gb max, I don’t know if th...

prob will only be able to do 4x48 max, only reasonably priced option would be like 5600c40, bad timings but it gets more expensive for something like 6000c32 that you might not even be able to run

manic cloak Aug 7, 2025, 3:33 AM

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stoic island prob will only be able to do 4x48 max, only reasonably priced option would be li...

Yeah it's looking really pricey, still figuring everything out for him and i'm learning on the way, his CPU (12700k) can't go over 128gb of memory apparently

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But i'm guessing the usual or higher ram tunings is what would be best for video editing?

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Then whether it's 2x64gb or 4x32gb

stoic island Aug 7, 2025, 3:36 AM

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manic cloak Yeah it's looking really pricey, still figuring everything out for him and i'm l...

looks like that was changed retroactively
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-alder-lake-raptor-lake-cpus-gain-support-for-192gb-of-ddr5

Tom's Hardware

Intel's Alder Lake, Raptor Lake CPUs Get Support for 192GB of DDR5

24GB and 48GB memory modules coming to Intel-based desktops near you.

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like the spec was written before 48gb sticks came to market so it was never updated

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12900kf only officially supports 128gb but is running 192gb from MSI's screenshot

stoic island Aug 7, 2025, 3:37 AM

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manic cloak But i'm guessing the usual or higher ram tunings is what would be best for video...

you're going to run into problems with trying to make that much ram stable than anything else

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the usual guidance of 6000c30 is geared towards at max like 2x48

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4x48 you're going to have to lower your expectations

weary galleon Aug 7, 2025, 3:38 AM

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polar void bro you helped me figure it out thank you so much

No problem

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PayPal is my passion

manic cloak Aug 7, 2025, 3:40 AM

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stoic island 4x48 you're going to have to lower your expectations

gotcha. so it's definitely possible to run 192gb of ram on a 12700k and 100% not stable

stoic island Aug 7, 2025, 3:44 AM

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Expect 5200c whatever to work, hope 5600c whatever to work, rarely you might be able to get 6000c whatever to work

manic cloak Aug 7, 2025, 3:44 AM

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stoic island you're going to run into problems with trying to make that much ram stable than ...

Probably will stick with a 2x64, but who knows if a 4x48 suddenly appears dirt cheap. Very odd question though, if you've heard about the nivida & amd dual card setup for gaming, where the nivida is primary stable card and the amd is the frame gen producing card. Do you think that'll work for video editing too or probably just power to waste?

stoic island Aug 7, 2025, 3:44 AM

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lower your expectations to that so you won't get dissapointed

stoic island Aug 7, 2025, 3:45 AM

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manic cloak Probably will stick with a 2x64, but who knows if a 4x48 suddenly appears dirt c...

uhh mixed multi GPU setups are very rarely supported in any productivity software outside of blender

manic cloak Aug 7, 2025, 3:46 AM

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good to know, probably will have to find him a good ass GPU too considering he only has a 3070

stoic island Aug 7, 2025, 3:46 AM

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You're generally going to be bound by your CPU for video editing anyways

plucky timber Aug 7, 2025, 3:53 AM

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mfw 6400c32

manic cloak Aug 7, 2025, 4:12 AM

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@plucky timber @stoic island https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fB7scf/patriot-viper-venom-64-gb-2-x-32-gb-ddr5-6400-cl32-memory-pvv564g640c32k

Patriot Viper Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory (PVV564...

Patriot Viper Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory (PVV564G640C32K)

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I mean it'll save $100 but that's also at the cost of using all 4 lanes.

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But the selection for the 2x64 sucks.

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FgrZyW Aside from the power supply, 1060, and CPU cooler (I think it's the wrong model, but he has a msi liquid cooler) this is everything he has/is looking for atm

Part List - Intel Core i7-12700K, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, GeForce RTX...

Part List - Intel Core i7-12700K, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, GeForce RTX 3070, Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW ATX Mid Tower

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I have no clue what he has for storage, word for word he has "2.5tb of nvme, 2tb of hdd, 8tb of externals, 3tb of ssd"

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hopefully it's enough power though?

plucky timber Aug 7, 2025, 5:22 AM

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Context?

snow dragon Aug 7, 2025, 5:28 AM

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manic cloak very helpful ☝️

sobbing

plucky timber Aug 7, 2025, 5:31 AM

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manic cloak I mean it'll save $100 but that's also at the cost of using all 4 lanes.

I'd probably be aware of the performance penalties as an result of using all up four slots

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If ram capacity is more critical than speed

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Then it's not necessarily that bad of a tradeoff

manic cloak Aug 7, 2025, 6:12 AM

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plucky timber If ram capacity is more critical than speed

basically friends brother into video editing, wants to upgrade his slow rig. Mainly just got a new board & looking for ddr5, but doesn't really have the budget for a new cpu unless it's used

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I think ram capacity is probably what he wants best over speed

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I mean, he's only running 32gb of ddr4 at something slower than 3200.

plucky timber Aug 7, 2025, 6:23 AM

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manic cloak basically friends brother into video editing, wants to upgrade his slow rig. Mai...

Depends on what exactly he's editing

manic cloak Aug 7, 2025, 6:24 AM

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plucky timber Depends on what exactly he's editing

The most I know is long ass movies, like 1-2 hour long videos

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He originally wanted 256gb of ram

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Then I told him how much that’d cost & he kinda switched up

plucky timber Aug 7, 2025, 6:28 AM

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That's not that specific tbh

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It also depends on the complexity of the edit

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Does he actually need the ram tho

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Is he running out

snow dragon Aug 7, 2025, 6:28 AM

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if he is using 32 i do not think he needs 256

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probably 64

valid hollow Aug 7, 2025, 11:42 AM

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manic cloak He originally wanted 256gb of ram

Don’t discount the 48GB option either but yeah 32 of solid DDR5 is prolly fine but I’m just a gamer lol

near nacelle Aug 7, 2025, 5:36 PM

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polar void This is my rendition of a completed list https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7fBCh7

@polar void Talked with some college friends, I think I'll go with your build proposal, thanks! Since I'm new to building with parts I own, Do I have to wipe or transfer my storage from my Hard-drive and ssd before using it in the new pc?

polar void Aug 7, 2025, 5:38 PM

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near nacelle <@1287854594482901005> Talked with some college friends, I think I'll go with yo...

Glad to hear it, I can continue helping you here or in dms
No, the course of actions will be to build the new pc, install windows on the new fastest drive, and then install your others where you can copy your windows files from your old drive to replace the new drives' files and then wipe your old drive

near nacelle Aug 7, 2025, 5:41 PM

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polar void Glad to hear it, I can continue helping you here or in dms No, the course of act...

Noted! Ill see if a college friend can help me start it, It'll take a bit for the parts to start shipping, but I'll DM you if needed probably late this wk or next wk👍

polar void Aug 7, 2025, 5:42 PM

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near nacelle Noted! Ill see if a college friend can help me start it, It'll take a bit for th...

Bet its gonna be fire

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:13 AM

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Sooo I'm building a new pc for borderlands 4 and also so I can do Content Creation, I'm looking to get the parts over time for my build as my current pc might actually run bl4 but I wanted to make a new build so I can actually be able to play bl4 when I get a new 1440p monitor

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3VD6zP

I already have the ram and I'm gonna be going with bazzite Gnome for my OS, heres the list down below if you don't wanna click the link.

• CPU - Ryzen 7 9700x
• GPU - RX 9060 XT XFX Swift OC
• MOTHERBOARD - Gigabyte X870 Gaming Wifi6 ATX
• RAM - Corsair Vengance 16x2 DDR5 6000 (Bought!)
• CASE - Montech King 65 PRO
• STORAGE - SK Hynix Platinum p41 2tb m.2 & 1 - WD Gold 4tb HDD
• CPU Cooler - Montech Hyperflow ARGB 360 Liquid CPU Cooler
• CASE Fan - Ones included with the Case
• PSW - MSI MAG A750GL

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:14 AM

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Bruh

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it just had to be vengeance 💀

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:15 AM

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I got it for free, my room mate bought it for her pc but she didn't know her pc didn't support ddr5

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so she gave it to me

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:15 AM

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eh

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that's fine then

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It's still pretty much the worst kit but if it didn't cost any money

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🤷‍♂️

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:16 AM

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why is it bad?

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:16 AM

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pretty much every kit on the market is better

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even the cheaper ones

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:16 AM

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the clocks are bad on it?

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:17 AM

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it's a corsair specific problem

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they just don't make good ram kits

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It's not as bad as ddr4 vengeance

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:17 AM

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Their timings are slower than other kits and they cost more

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:17 AM

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I don't believe the performance of the ram is gonna affect performance of my pc that bad, if thats the case i could buy a different kit

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:17 AM

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so ddr5 is just a really bad kit for the price rather than being a really bad kit

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:17 AM

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So not bad, just mid

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:17 AM

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if it was ddr4

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I would've probably told you to swap it out

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ddr5 is just extremely mid for the price

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:18 AM

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but I got it for free

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:18 AM

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I know

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but you should still keep that in mind for the future

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:18 AM

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I shall

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:18 AM

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do you need the AIO for aesthetic purposes?

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:19 AM

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if any instability happens I'll buy another kit to replace it, besides the ram any other thoughts on the other parts? I did my research on the parts

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:19 AM

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plucky timber do you need the AIO for aesthetic purposes?

the case can fit it and yeah it's sorta aesthetic, also wanted to see if id get better cooling compared to my current pc

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but my current pc is kinda donkey anyways

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:20 AM

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what's the price

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:20 AM

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everything in total?

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:20 AM

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the aio

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:20 AM

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90 on amazon

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:20 AM

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christ

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:21 AM

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Nothings really cheap, I could go for an air cooler

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:21 AM

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nah

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you can get a thermalright for $50

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:21 AM

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whats its cooling performance compared to the montech aio?

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:22 AM

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There's no direct comparisons

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but you'd see around similar temperatures

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:22 AM

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well if it's cheaper I'll consider it then

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also would I need a usb drive for bios updates and stuff?

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or if i bought the mobo and cpu I could just put it in and it works outta the box

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:23 AM

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you need to install windows

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or the os of your choice

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:23 AM

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I'll be going with Bazzite for my OS

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I already have a drive thats ready to install it

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:23 AM

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Case also aesthetic?

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:24 AM

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I really like Montech's cases

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yeah

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:25 AM

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MPD6zP

Part List - AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT, Montech KING 65 P...

Part List - AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT, Montech KING 65 PRO ATX Mid Tower

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:26 AM

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plucky timber https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MPD6zP

any reason why the 7700x?

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:26 AM

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It's $40 cheaper

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9700X is only a couple percent faster

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absolutely NOT worth $40

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:26 AM

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oh ok

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:26 AM

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gonna check if there's a cheaper case

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:27 AM

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I think im gonna stay with the same case

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: )

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:27 AM

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right

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It's kinda overpriced but it's not really my decision to make

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:27 AM

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i think it'll be better then my current pc regardless

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it's such a mess

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:27 AM

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what is your current pc?

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:27 AM

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a hodgepodge

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:28 AM

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and what is the "hodgepodge"

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:28 AM

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• CPU - Ryzen 5 5600x
• GPU - RX 6600 XFX Speedster
• MOTHERBOARD - Asus Prime B550 M-K
• RAM - G-Skill Ripjaws V Series 8 x 2 DDR4 3200
• CASE - Asus R.O.G STRIX GDK-10 Stock Case
• STORAGE - 1x Crucial P3 PCIe gen 3 m.2 & 1x Toshiba 1TB Hard Drive
• CPU Fan - Ryzen Wraith Stealth Cooler
• CASE Fan - 1x120mm fan that came with the case
• OS : Bazzite-Gnome

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:28 AM

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ok yeah that's not really worth upgrading

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:28 AM

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Yeahhhh

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:28 AM

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motherboard alone kills the upgrade path

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:28 AM

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which is why I'm going with a newer pc

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:28 AM

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you can keep the ssd

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and hdd

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:28 AM

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oh

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the HHD is dead

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:29 AM

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you can keep the ssd

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:29 AM

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because I was a dummy

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:30 AM

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If you don't need the AIO for aesthetics reason you can go down to a RK120 for $29

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:30 AM

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I used to be on kubuntu and then a issue came up with my N3dsxl and I had to save it, I didn't make a dual boot so I had to uninstall and reinstall windows 11 and i ended up encrypting the HHD

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HDD*

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:30 AM

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really doesn't matter in terms of performance

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the RK120 can cool an X3D fine

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:30 AM

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its also gonna be easier to install too

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I just need to get thermal paste

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:31 AM

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the cooler usually has paste pre applied

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:31 AM

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I was gonna use my trusty ol Kryonaut tube i have but after learning of it's degrading over time stuff I decided to switch

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:31 AM

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Mine was not but it did come with a tube of paste

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:31 AM

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or that

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also

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note that the gpu is a 3 fan model

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rather than the original 2 fan

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:32 AM

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The thermalright paste is not bad either

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:32 AM

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literally the same price

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:32 AM

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tf7

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its actually good

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:32 AM

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motherboard is

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well

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you don't need an X870

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The B650 Eagle AX can take an X3D

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YdTXQd

Part List - AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, Radeon RX 9060 XT, Montech KING 65 P...

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updated list

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:33 AM

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also noticed that

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Was about to ask why

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Doesn't B650 not have pcie gen 5?

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:33 AM

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you have a gen 4 ssd

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I wouldn't really worry about pcie speeds

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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oh, okay then

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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It's not as big of a deal as you might think it is

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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not even for gpu?

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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even a 5090 barely saturates gen 3 x16

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and that's a 5090

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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oh

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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sharp crater Doesn't B650 not have pcie gen 5?

The top m.2 is but the x16 slot is not

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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wait really

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the eagle ax has gen 5?

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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Uh

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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Yeah

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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My PC just died

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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oh sweet

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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🙁

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:34 AM

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plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:35 AM

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It still shocks me that there are practically no motherboards in that price range

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:35 AM

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I think b650 is supposed to have pcie 5 m.2

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:35 AM

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It's either the eagle ax or asrock

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:35 AM

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Yeah... My PC is dead

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I think my power supply died just now or something

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:35 AM

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oh wait

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b650-S wifi is back ins tock

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:36 AM

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But the 5.0 x16 is not on b650, unless you roll back your gigabyte bios version

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:36 AM

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so we have two motherboards in the sub $170 range

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:36 AM

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I can't believe this

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I can't even post because I'm not level high enough to post images lol

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:37 AM

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sharp crater I think my power supply died just now or something

Was there a click or pop or soemthing

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:37 AM

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Oh well.. But yeah these new recommendations are great, thank you guys for the help 🙂

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:37 AM

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@snow dragon

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I wonder if these have blown up an X3D

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:38 AM

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Not sure

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I have not seen a failure with those

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:38 AM

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snow dragon Was there a click or pop or soemthing

I heard a click the first time it shutted off, I tried starting it up but it shutted off so I gave it some time and tried again and it ran for a little but but shut down just now

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:38 AM

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vrms are solid tho

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here's the thing

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:38 AM

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your odds go down with a b650

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:38 AM

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wait really?

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:38 AM

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but 800 boards go up

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:38 AM

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asrock's vrms are generally solid

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but ya know

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they blow up x3ds

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that's the annoying part really

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most boards at that price range are either asrock

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:39 AM

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plucky timber wait really?

yeah majority of failures are with 800 boards

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:39 AM

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or the B650-S

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:39 AM

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sharp crater I heard a click the first time it shutted off, I tried starting it up but it shu...

Well my power supply clicks every time it turns on or off

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:39 AM

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I'd maybe trust an x3d in this

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:39 AM

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Was this a different click

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Like a bad sound

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:39 AM

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probably not tho

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:40 AM

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It's not turning on any more:(

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I think it died jim

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:40 AM

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ok

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looking at it a bit more

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the b650M-P could probably take a non x3d tbh

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:41 AM

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sharp crater It's not turning on any more:(

Psu prob died

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:41 AM

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Wait it's because I think of my God dang usb fan

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What the heck

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:41 AM

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I'd probably upgrade the B650-S to X3D tier tbh

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:41 AM

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or tripped

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:42 AM

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vrm config is quite similar to the eagle ax

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:42 AM

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I can post images now and I found the culprit

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plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:42 AM

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ok

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why exactly was that plugged into a computer

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:43 AM

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pieskull

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:43 AM

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is that a swamp cooler

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:43 AM

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Because it gets hot and I wanted to be cooler

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No it's a usb fan

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:43 AM

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a usb fan should NOT kill a computer

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would be extremely funny if this thing somehow sent a crap load of current back into the usb port

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:45 AM

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Well my current PC is garbage anyways but it was leagues better then my dumpster laptop and my first gaming desktop

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Old picture of it but it's literally the same as it is now, the case has no airflow so I have to have the side panel off

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This was almost a year ago

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:46 AM

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AHAHAHHAA

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ON THOSE VRMS

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AHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH

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💀

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I love prebuilt scams

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:47 AM

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My brother got scammed

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:47 AM

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It's like it's impossible for these people to design a good product

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jesus christ poke a hole in front of the pc

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:47 AM

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1800 dollars from a rent to own

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:47 AM

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...

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:47 AM

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I upgraded it

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:47 AM

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my brother in christ that's worth less than $700

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...2 years ago

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:48 AM

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It used to have a GTX 1650 super and a r5 3400g in it and only 8 Gbs of ram

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:48 AM

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oh

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Is THAT why there's a 5600x running on those vrms

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:48 AM

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Yeah

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It gets the job done

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:48 AM

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ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:49 AM

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It could be better I know

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:49 AM

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B450M-K you say

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:49 AM

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But believe me this is way better then my dumpster laptop

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:49 AM

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oh jesus christ it's a 4 phase

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with no air flow

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:49 AM

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Mhm

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:49 AM

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ughhhhhh

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I wouldn't even put a 5600X on it

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:50 AM

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I am sorry if my mistakes are triggering u

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:50 AM

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I wouldn't be surprised if that's what killed the pc

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:50 AM

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My new set up is gonna look way better anyways, I have it in sorta beta atm

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I recently switched to bazzite gnome but these photos are of my set up currently and yes it's scuffed but I literally just moved across like 5 different states and didn't have money to get stuff so most my stuff is from Facebook market place or my roommates

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:52 AM

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it's functional no?

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:52 AM

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It works

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:52 AM

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I usually don't really judge aesthetics

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As long as it works it's doesn't matter if it's a rat's nest

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 3:53 AM

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sharp crater I recently switched to bazzite gnome but these photos are of my set up currently...

gran turismo spotted

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americancorndogapproved

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:53 AM

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snow dragon gran turismo spotted

I am a big gt fan

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:54 AM

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trust me

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the anime figurines are a bigger assault on my eyes than anything else in the pic

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:54 AM

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plucky timber my brother in christ that's worth less than $700

it did come with the monitor i forgot to mention that

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:54 AM

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plucky timber the anime figurines are a bigger assault on my eyes than anything else in the pi...

those are all my roommates

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:54 AM

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still not worth $700

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ok you know what

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$700 in 2023

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:55 AM

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the plushy is mine 🙂

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:55 AM

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for 6600xt and 5600x

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:55 AM

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if the motherboard was better id say it could be 700 dollars

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for everything

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:55 AM

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no

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:55 AM

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?

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:55 AM

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it's $700 for a 6600xt

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 3:56 AM

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oh i misreaded

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my b

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 3:56 AM

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yeah that was my mistake

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I remembered that it was a 6600 after i typed that

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that is a nice desk btw

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wait are the sides coming off nvm

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slightly-less-nice desk

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I am biased because I usually prefer functional setups

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I live by the rule of "You stare at your screen not your computer case"

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 4:00 AM

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plucky timber slightly-less-nice desk

when we got it, the rain damaged it, we had 3 days of rain storms and the person on facebook market place left it out in the rain for those days

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 4:00 AM

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oh was it cheap?

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nvm

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good deal then

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can always have that fixed up

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 4:01 AM

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i got it for free

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i got a lot of my stuff for free

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chair, free from a school

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Tv? not free, got it for 25 dollars, works great for the consoles : )

snow dragon Aug 8, 2025, 4:04 AM

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cigarguy4

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 4:04 AM

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I have a list of my peripherals if you're interested

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• MONITOR - Samsung Odyssey G5 Series 27' 1440p 144 Hrtz
• HEADSET - Corsair HS 80 MAX Wireless
• SPEAKERS - Logitech Multimedia Speakers Z150
• KEYBOARD - Evga z15
• MOUSE - Logitech G502 Wired Gaming Mouse
• MOUSE PAD - A old laptop case because I lost Mine when I moved lol

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 4:07 AM

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sharp crater i got it for **free**

mate

stoic island Aug 8, 2025, 4:07 AM

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free is free

plucky timber Aug 8, 2025, 4:07 AM

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that invalids all your arguments that the setup looks scuffed

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free is free

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in fact

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It's an AMAZING setup for free

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We here at newegg loves value

sharp crater Aug 8, 2025, 4:07 AM

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oh cool 🙂