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>UPGRADE & BUILD ADVICE Post build list or current specs including MONITOR: https://pcpartpicker.com/ Provide specific use cases State BUDGET and COUNTRY or you will NOT be helped >CASE mATX: AP201, Lian Li A3/B4, XT M3 ATX: XT PRO (ULTRA), Lancool 207/217, Flux Pro, 4000D FRAME, X50, BF360 Flow, HAF II 500, Summit, Warthog RS Dual Chamber: Y60/70, O11 Vision, Antec C8 >CPU Budget: 5600/X, 12400F Entry level DDR5: 7500F, 7/9600/X, 225F Gaming: 9850X3D, 9/7800X3D, 250K, 5800X3D Workstation: 9950X/3D(2), 9900X/3D, 270K >COOLER AIO: Thermalright Frozen Edge, Cooler Master Atmos, Lian Li GA II Lite, Nautilus RS, Silent Loop 3, NL-LC1 Dual tower: A620 PRO SE, Phantom Spirit, NH-D15 G2 ITX/>42mm RAM: Big Shuriken 4, Mugen 6 Dual Fan TIM: Duronaut, MX-7, PTM7950* (phase change), KryoSheet (graphene pad) *Be wary of counterfeits >MOTHERBOARD Avoid ASRock AM5 boards, CPU degradation issues still reported Choose boards with ALC1220 audio codec when possible >RAM Crucial RAM & SSD warranty offers refunds only, no replacements DDR5: 2x16GB or 2x24GB, 6000CL30 (AMD), 6400CL32 (Intel) Workstation: 2x 32GB (budget), 2x48GB or 2x64GB (high-end) DDR4: 3200CL16, 3600CL18 >SSD (update firmware) DRAMless: (SN)7100, C925G, NM790 PCIe Gen 4.0: (SN)850X Gen 5.0: (SN)8100 >GPU Buy the best one you're willing to pay for Avoid poor value entry-level GPUs >PSU Buying guide: https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/ >MONITOR Check reviews & owner feedback Budget: 165/180Hz IPS (24" 1080p / 27" 1440p) HDR: discounted OLED or MiniLED (IPS/VA: motion clarity vs. contrast) High-end: wait for brighter 2027 OLEDs /w stripe RGB subpixels >OS Activate Windows @ >>>/g/fwt >CASE FANS Meta: Case with good stock PWM fans Midrange: Pure Wings 3, Arctic P-Pro (5-pack, loud @ higher RPM) High-end: Fractal Momentum, Noctua G2 (140mm or 120mm) Prev:

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𓀐 @mKBrPaPb: look what i just found.+

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𓀐 @TTjUMLH2: >174W idle power draw+ 1

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𓀐 @e6acbHWp: god i miss it+

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𓀐 @jcmB+H7_: I had heard about mechanical keyboards but never got to try one. I saw they had some at Best Buy. It cost around $100 so I was a little apprehensive, but I took the plunge. Easily one of the best purchases I ever made. Typing on it is so much easier.+

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𓀐 @vw4LhnoH: should i wait for rgb stripe oled? or won't it matter if i scale text 125% already+

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𓀐 @=fD_~-KS: my system can only handle 1440p so thinking about getting an oled monitor during bf but people say text will be bad and give headache but new tech of oled that comes next year should solve it but i don't know if the price will be worth+

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𓀐 @~~q-Kerj: has anyone bought the new ktc miniled monitor? is it worth picking up?+

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𓀐 @X35vFRwS: I'm not American. You guys don't have like PC gaming stores? Usually like one or two location kinda places?+

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𓀐 @kt=4D*?M: >Our documents suggest that the standard Nova Lake-S 28C processor, configured with a 285W PL1, could deliver up to 16% higher gaming performance than the Core Ultra 9 285K at 250W. The 28C DS configuration, operating at 296W, is projected to deliver up to 33% higher gaming performance. 250-300w CPU’s just to beat the 285k (slower than 14900k, much slower than 9800x3d). https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-nova-lake-s-28c-with-ddr5-8000-projected-to-deliver-16-to-33-higher-gaming-performance-than-core-ultra-9-285k-with-ddr5-6400+

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𓀐 @ZtQmsUxS: is the 7800x3d worth it in *current year*? I can cruise on my 12700K DDR4 system for a little longer and would rather not pay a thousand eurobucks for a 47/64GB DDR5 kit.+

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𓀐 @?AQ9reFc: >5090 is gone >5080 is gone now too >AMD dipping out of handheld pc market >Next gen cards pushed back indefinitely So is this really the end of pc building/pc gaming? Should I just go ahead and move to a ps5 or something since it's already confirmed AMD is only going to mass produce chips on contract rather than take a chance on niche consumer gaming electronics?+

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𓀐 @Do-Q+eMe: are the prices ever going to come down or is this the new normal and I should just suck it up and spend nearly 2 grands for an entry level pc+

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𓀐 @DNUin_JF: Yeah but 5 years from now I'll still at least be able to buy a console If our pcs die we're fucked. Everything is lost.+

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𓀐 @MsVmvWez: >all CPUs you buy from now on will be 80ns chiplet server rejects You can still buy the final real CPU+

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𓀐 @67aRQmt2: 1440p 360hz oled or 4k 240z oled? Realistically im not hitting either refresh rates in most games without frame gen.+

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𓀐 @Ln2jPYMm: Is the a massive difference in quality between 4K 165 Hz panels and 4K 240 Hz panels?+

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𓀐 @rWv-*ozK: Serious question; Should I sell off my RTX 3090 I got back in 2021 and get a AMD 7090 XT?? It seems they preform similar in pure rasterization and I don't use DLSS or anything like that. I'm also going to be moving from windows to Linux (CachyOS) in the coming weeks and it seems AMD graphics cards play nicer with linux. I don't yet know all the angles, this has only been an idea of mine for a day so any help is appreciated.+

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𓀐 @D67LqJd4: >get a job so I can upgrade my 7800xt to a 5080 >5080 is $2500 now guess I' upgrading to a 9070xt+

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𓀐 @UHwmyNRj: >Build new comp >Put old HDD inside it >Open it up once everything is up and running >Bunch of my folders are missing >Hidden files reveal nothing Six years of collecting random shit off of 4chan. Six years of stuff I will most likely never find again...gone!+

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𓀐 @FwgsF=5y: how much would you say this computer is worth? (could be sold for) 3090 13900k 4tb ssd 2tb ssd 64gb ddr4 ram 420mm AIO fractal 7 xl case+

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𓀐 @Z4dCA4jr: are 12v2x6 adapters that bad that I should just avoid them?+

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𓀐 @bq_FhhhB: 3D v cache is a mirage and a meme compared to better single threaded performance, change my mind I have a gut instinct that tells me AMD Nexus, AMD Unboxed, AMD's Law is Dead are lying and Raptor Lake trounces 5800X3D on modest DDR4 every single time, and even in games where it ties it has significantly better latency and .1% lows.+

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𓀐 @TDPDcxGL: how long do GPU last anyway? I usually upgrade every 3-4 years, but no way I'm gonna pay 1k usd for a fucking 5070, you motherfucking kikes should I do any preventive maintenance on my gigabyte 3070 or just keeping temps down is enough? I strive to keep mem temps under 65C on load, hotspot has a delta of like 15C. Haven't repasted it yet+

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𓀐 @m3ZXDuf?: 6 months ago MLID said Raptor Lake CPUs are still degrading, is this trustworthy or is he bullshitting FUD? He said, they said, some guy, etc.+

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𓀐 @n*5*k8AD: >UPGRADE & BUILD ADVICE Post build list or current specs including MONITOR: https://pcpartpicker.com/ Provide specific use cases State BUDGET and COUNTRY or you will NOT be helped >CASE mATX: AP201, Lian Li A3/B4, XT M3 ATX: XT PRO (ULTRA), Lancool 207/217, Flux Pro, 4000D FRAME, X50, BF360 Flow, HAF II 500, Summit, Warthog RS Dual Chamber: Y60/70, O11 Vision, Antec C8 >CPU Budget: 5600/X, 12400F Entry level DDR5: 7500F, 7/9600/X, 225F Gaming: 9850X3D, 9/7800X3D, 250K, 5800X3D Workstation: 9950X/3D(2), 9900X/3D, 270K >COOLER AIO: Thermalright Frozen Edge, Cooler Master Atmos, Lian Li GA II Lite, Nautilus RS, Silent Loop 3, NL-LC1 Dual tower: A620 PRO SE, Phantom Spirit, NH-D15 G2 ITX/>42mm RAM: Big Shuriken 4, Mugen 6 Dual Fan TIM: Duronaut, MX-7, PTM7950* (phase change), KryoSheet (graphene pad) *Be wary of counterfeits >MOTHERBOARD Avoid ASRock AM5 boards, CPU degradation issues still reported Choose boards with ALC1220 audio codec when possible >RAM Crucial RAM & SSD warranty offers refunds only, no replacements DDR5: 2x16GB or 2x24GB, 6000CL30 (AMD), 6400CL32 (Intel) Workstation: 2x 32GB (budget), 2x48GB or 2x64GB (high-end) DDR4: 3200CL16, 3600CL18 >SSD (update firmware) DRAMless: (SN)7100, C925G, NM790 PCIe Gen 4.0: (SN)850X Gen 5.0: (SN)8100 >GPU Buy the best one you're willing to pay for Avoid poor value entry-level GPUs >PSU Buying guide: https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/ >MONITOR Check reviews & owner feedback Budget: 165/180Hz IPS (24" 1080p / 27" 1440p) HDR: discounted OLED or MiniLED (IPS/VA: motion clarity vs. contrast) High-end: wait for brighter 2027 OLEDs /w stripe RGB subpixels >OS Activate Windows @ >>>/g/fwt >CASE FANS Meta: Case with good stock PWM fans Midrange: Pure Wings 3, Arctic P-Pro (5-pack, loud @ higher RPM) High-end: Fractal Momentum, Noctua G2 (140mm or 120mm) Prev:+ 41

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𓀐 @yCbELE3p: >Price tracking RAM: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/ram-price-index-2026-lowest-price-on-ddr5-and-ddr4-memory-of-all-capacities SSD: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/ssd-price-tracking-2026-lowest-price-on-every-m-2-ssd GPU: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/lowest-gpu-prices-tracking >GPU hierarchy 2026 https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html >Monitor Hunter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1illeNLsUfZ4KuJ9cIWKwTDUEXUVpplhUYHAiom-FaDo/ >PSU Reviews https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies https://www.lttlabs.com/ https://www.kitguru.net/reviews/?category_name=power-supplies https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=Power+Supplies Tier-list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1akCHL7Vhzk_EhrpIGkz8zTEvYfLDcaSpZRB6Xt6JWkc/ >Storage Reviews https://borecraft.com/ https://www.phoronix.com/reviews/Storage (Linux performance) https://www.tweaktown.com/cat/storage/index.html https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=SSD https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/ssds/reviews https://www.servethehome.com/category/storage/ >Other helpful Links Mobomaps: https://mobomaps.com/ German autism: https://www.igorslab.de/en/ Alternate to pcpartpicker: https://pangoly.com/en/pc-builder HDD pricing: https://www.listofdisks.com/ >HDR related Game fixes: https://github.com/clshortfuse/renodx/wiki/Mods https://github.com/KoKlusz/HDR-Gaming-Database https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/display-graphics/calibrate-your-hdr-display-using-the-windows-hdr-calibration-app OLED news: New stripe RGB QD-OLED panels with higher maximum brightness releasing in 2027 (DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified). https://global.samsungdisplay.com/31456 https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/oled-rgb-stripe-panels-explained-should-you-wait+

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𓀐 @sUTetLvS: Asrock released new security VBIOS for 7000 series GPUs https://www.asrock.com/support/index.asp?cat=BIOS+

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𓀐 @4qvD~jvS: Hi. I plan on cleaning my CPU's heat sink and fans soon. Is the thermal paste shilled by GM worth getting? And what should I use to clean off the thermal paste on my CPU after removing the heat sink?+

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𓀐 @y7qooB7L: https://youtube.com/watch?v=MFDiuBomSuY+

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𓀐 @kaPwugf_: How is Gigabyte MO32U24 in terms of watching hdr movies? I'm stuck between this one and LG C6 48. From what i see LG is brighter and supports dolby vision but it's more expensive where i live.+ 1

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𓀐 @H5WZ5HcT: OLED TVs are better for HDR media consumption.+

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𓀐 @9fwrC_PZ: RTX 5070 non TI or RX 9070? Main use is VR and casual games, i rather get the best card possible before they dissapear this black friday or prices increase even more.+

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𓀐 @FC+KDRy-: Rate and hate my bait+

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𓀐 @e_T28REz: Paying $200 extra for a 5800X just to have 64MB of L3 cache glued on seems ludicrous to me.+ 2

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𓀐 @Dpn=mdgx: That cache keeps your data fresh in CPU time instead of it getting lost in dram refresh cycles. Makes a huge difference for sound quality more than DACs.+

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𓀐 @YzM9~LFY: enjoy having a shitty cpu from an old platform instead of the best cpu of it's generation that ages far better and is still enough for gaming despite being almost 3 generations behind+

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𓀐 @hMAheH3V: now that I have a good oled monitor what gpu should I upgrade to? current setup is a 7800xt. I plan to stay on 1440p+ 3

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𓀐 @vnpKvqe~: >oled >1440p+

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𓀐 @GtHVkn5w: you need a rtx pro 6000+

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𓀐 @Ln=7fuNa: 7800XT is fine for most games with the official FSR 4.1 upgrade. There's 0 financially sensible upgrades in this market. https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-7800-xt.c3839+

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𓀐 @QAhiFPPF: Duronaut and MX-7 should be good enough for most people. Get Duronaut if you prefer to use a paste spreader, MX-7 just needs the cross application (draw X and let the cooler mounting pressure handle the rest). >what should I use to clean off the thermal paste on my CPU after removing the heat sink? You can use disposable lens wipes if you have them. Arctic sells MX Cleaning Wipes, but they leave behind a very strong odor. They updated the formula following customer feedback, dispose the used wipes to your outdoor trash bin asap. Noctua also sells disposable wipes, but they're pricier. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09R1TMXR3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZ4K67Y+

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𓀐 @*vbMQshb: I want to upgrade by 5700x to 58003d mainly for emulation. But im not sure buying outdated CPU for ~$500 is worth it+

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𓀐 @tXvPv_9N: it's kind of insane but I actually think the pc parts prices are going to crash overnight next week because trump literally destroyed the US with his AI policy, we have people vibecoding the entire adobe suite and full games that play into browsers now, the US is the country that loses the most with that because the US companies are the ones that sell digital services to the rest of the world, how did they not notice that was going to happen? when he loses the house and the senate they will force him to halt the AI expansion and censor AI models to save those companies but it might be too late already due to how close the chinese are with their models something is going to happen with regards to AI starting next week and it will have a bearish tone to it, some slowing down needs to happen and that means relief for the consumers+ 2

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𓀐 @8yrHz4fV: nigga prices are never coming down+

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𓀐 @6jGw4bPm: AI is also a digital service that the US can sell, and the US monopoly on AI is even stronger than any other digital service. It's only China that offers some competition.+

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𓀐 @9-t-6VBH: Will the next Ryzen generation be worth upgrading to, or are current-gen options good enough to stick with for 2-3 years? Thinking of getting a 7800x3d/9800x3d OEM bundle since it's the only way to get around the retarded RAM prices.+

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𓀐 @Aa*fJKZ4: you can tell this general is full of retarded millennial boomers because every other thread is about TVs, nobody under 25 has a fucking TV. I've lived alone for 4 years and I don't have a TV. None of my friends that live alone have TVs.+ 1

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𓀐 @H3Q*~z+h: I have 3 TVs+

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𓀐 @*9Yu_e=V: >msi Gaming RTX 5070 TI 16G FRIEREN Edition OC Graphics Card (16GB GDDR7, 256-bit, Extreme Clock 2572 MHz, DisplayPort x 3 2.1a, HDMI 2.1b, NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture) >Deliver to Alex- Boise 83709 >New >$1,799.99$1,799.99 >FREE delivery Friday, November 6.+

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𓀐 @3U?xkSP2: >5090 not even on the list I thought nvidia buyers were all rich?+

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𓀐 @VgkaZ3aY: >intel stock -45% last month >-25% today It's over (Still wish I bought and 5xd and sold)+

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𓀐 @q9XoGaXS: Is this good for $500 form market place? >12900k >z690 ddr4 mobo >32gb ddr4 ram >850w PSU I already have 128gb or ddr4 ram and a 5070ti so I can just plug them in and use the system for the next decade.+

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𓀐 @WEfCoB?v: I need a >Motherboard >CPU >RAM >SSD You guys think the price of these will go down at all on Black Friday/cyber Monday to warrant waiting until then to purchase them or should I just buy this shit now?+

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𓀐 @zKDtL~vd: I am tired of searching and waiting. I spent 1 year looking and searching. for the perfect monitor. Deciding IPS or OLED or MiniLED or VA. What resolution. Is dual mode worth it? What about burn in? Maybe the next miniled will be better. Maybe the next oled will be better. Maybe pulsar monitors will be better. Maybe I should get a TV. Maybe I should get a bigger desk. Maybe I should buy nothing. What size should it be. I know now. The perfect monitor does not exist. I waited and waited for RGB Stripe only for it to have poor uniformity, green tint shift, panel lottery and low brightness and more reflections than mirrors. The OP says just wait a few more months bro this time we'll fix it bro. Samsung Display is laughing. LG Display is laughing. They make two panels, both with massive pros and cons. They make one tiny improvement each year hike the prices and then repeat the cycle. Now they say next year monitor prices are all going up because we live in hell and this industry is cursed. I am buying this one. I will definitely have buyers remorse. I will definitely wonder if I should have waited. I will definitely be mad when the prices drop. I don't care any more. I'm so tired.+

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𓀐 @PrdZNQyD: It's a reliable seller and I'll use paypal so it should be fine. Still hesitant because truth be told I don't need the upgrade that much but it's hard to pass up such an insane deal.+

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𓀐 @f9qoFB9M: You chose the worst time ever to upgrade a PC. Why not earlier? The current market situation didn't appear overnight. You had plenty of time to realize that it would only get even worse for quite a while. I don't understand people like you. What were you thinking?+

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𓀐 @tStyNHqR: I like the Terra Jade case for aesthetic reasons. Am I a dumbass if I consign myself to Mini ITX motherboards so I can use this case?+

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𓀐 @HoUT+cu-: it's the exact opposite, retard learn to read the fucking post who the fuck still uses TVs? if I want to watch shit I'll watch it on my laptop, or pc monitors, or even ipad. Why would I want some stupid large screen that I can't move around and is useless for anything besides sitting around on a couch and watching slop?+

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𓀐 @-Sbp+mh8: >RTX 3060 12GB >Ryzen 5 3600 >2 x 8gb ddr4 ram Will i survive the shortages bros?+

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𓀐 @R5H3apSS: >day 2 of owning an oled >still shitting myself over how good everything looks >even games I forgot I had installed+

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𓀐 @pyKG72EZ: The text fringing caused by the unconventional subpixel layout. I warned you. You might get used to it. Don’t throw the product box away in case you need to return it. There’s an Alienware 1440p ultrawide QDOLED with stripe RGB subpixels (280Hz model).+

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𓀐 @r6pegMDM: The pre-built master race. Its currently the only way to avoid ram inflation. Somehow. Im unsure how that works. These ibuypower PCs are equipped with 32 gb DDR5 ram usually.. I need a better short table for mine instead of the shitty cardboard though..+ 1

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𓀐 @_AkF8**5: >gay leds >fish tank pc >GPU with no life expectancy stuffed in a ATX >high wattage spaceheater abomination >liquid cooling insanity ngmi+

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𓀐 @uDd_iNTr: Is buying used LGA 1700 boards risky? My gut instinct tells me that these used Z690 or Z790 boards are the modern day 990FX Sabertooths; inevitable failures from 14700K/14900KYS's cooking them.+

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𓀐 @vz7di2ZK: I gave aay a 5090, a 5080 and have a 5060ti 16GB lying ina drawer because I don;t like what I saw on my flir. Same for my 14th gen i7. The difference between you and I is I did not have to pay for that garbage so don;t treasure it but see it for what it is. Badly made thrash for idiots. Shit that sucks watss and spits out heat like that does not belong in an ATX case and never did. I like cool, effecient, clean machines that can run on 500 watts. If you want heat turn on a radiator not a PC.+

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𓀐 @Fv2FbC48: I'm in a predicament, do I sell my 5090 for 10 grand and bank like 7k in profit and just play games on piss 5 and switch 2 or keep my 5090 and bypass the profit opportunity.+

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𓀐 @h7M~w?m_: >UPGRADE & BUILD ADVICE Post build list or current specs including MONITOR: https://pcpartpicker.com/ Provide specific use cases State BUDGET and COUNTRY or you will NOT be helped >CASE mATX: AP201, Lian Li A3/B4, XT M3 ATX: XT PRO (ULTRA), Lancool 207/217, Flux Pro, 4000D FRAME, X50, BF360 Flow, HAF II 500, Summit, Warthog RS Dual Chamber: Y60/70, O11 Vision, Antec C8 >CPU Budget: 5600/X, 12400F Entry level DDR5: 7500F, 7/9600/X, 225F Gaming: 9850X3D, 9/7800X3D, 250K, 5800X3D Workstation: 9950X/3D(2), 9900X/3D, 270K >COOLER AIO: Thermalright Frozen Edge, Cooler Master Atmos, Lian Li GA II Lite, Nautilus RS, Silent Loop 3, NL-LC1 Dual tower: A620 PRO SE, Phantom Spirit, NH-D15 G2 ITX/>42mm RAM: Big Shuriken 4, Mugen 6 Dual Fan TIM: Duronaut, MX-7, PTM7950* (phase change), KryoSheet (graphene pad) *Be wary of counterfeits >MOTHERBOARD Avoid ASRock AM5 boards, CPU degradation issues still reported Choose boards with ALC1220 audio codec when possible >RAM Crucial RAM & SSD warranty offers refunds only, no replacements DDR5: 2x16GB or 2x24GB, 6000CL30 (AMD), 6400CL32 (Intel) Workstation: 2x 32GB (budget), 2x48GB or 2x64GB (high-end) DDR4: 3200CL16, 3600CL18 >SSD (update firmware) DRAMless: (SN)7100, C925G, NM790 PCIe Gen 4.0: (SN)850X Gen 5.0: (SN)8100 >GPU Buy the best one you're willing to pay for Avoid poor value entry-level GPUs >PSU Buying guide: https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/ >MONITOR Check reviews & owner feedback Budget: 165/180Hz IPS (24" 1080p / 27" 1440p) HDR: discounted OLED or MiniLED (IPS/VA: motion clarity vs. contrast) High-end: wait for brighter 2027 OLEDs /w stripe RGB subpixels >OS Activate Windows @ >>>/g/fwt >CASE FANS Meta: Case with good stock PWM fans Midrange: Pure Wings 3, Arctic P-Pro (5-pack, loud @ higher RPM) High-end: Fractal Momentum, Noctua G2 (140mm or 120mm) Prev:+ 33

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𓀐 @xaWbHBfy: Lol everything above 5060ti is basically discontinued. Every Nvidia card prior generation is also discontinued. Nvidia basically doesn't sell anything other than AI super chips or dogshit laptop ewaste.+

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𓀐 @vNXvCFrr: >Price tracking RAM: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/ram-price-index-2026-lowest-price-on-ddr5-and-ddr4-memory-of-all-capacities SSD: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/ssd-price-tracking-2026-lowest-price-on-every-m-2-ssd GPU: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/lowest-gpu-prices-tracking >GPU hierarchy 2026 https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html >Monitor Hunter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1illeNLsUfZ4KuJ9cIWKwTDUEXUVpplhUYHAiom-FaDo/ >PSU Reviews https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies https://www.lttlabs.com/ https://www.kitguru.net/reviews/?category_name=power-supplies https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=Power+Supplies Tier-list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1akCHL7Vhzk_EhrpIGkz8zTEvYfLDcaSpZRB6Xt6JWkc/ >Storage Reviews https://borecraft.com/ https://www.phoronix.com/reviews/Storage (Linux performance) https://www.tweaktown.com/cat/storage/index.html https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=SSD https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/ssds/reviews https://www.servethehome.com/category/storage/ >Other helpful Links Mobomaps: https://mobomaps.com/ German autism: https://www.igorslab.de/en/ Alternate to pcpartpicker: https://pangoly.com/en/pc-builder HDD pricing: https://www.listofdisks.com/ >HDR related Game fixes: https://github.com/clshortfuse/renodx/wiki/Mods https://github.com/KoKlusz/HDR-Gaming-Database https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/display-graphics/calibrate-your-hdr-display-using-the-windows-hdr-calibration-app OLED news: New stripe RGB QD-OLED panels with higher maximum brightness releasing in 2027 (DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified). https://global.samsungdisplay.com/31456 https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/oled-rgb-stripe-panels-explained-should-you-wait+

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𓀐 @BN*PKL*2: i mean you'll have 32gb instead of 16 and with a 14400f the speed of the ram doesn't really matter+

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𓀐 @T=w-NFkK: What was wrong with last thread?+

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𓀐 @nVi+8uMD: It wasn't until I bought the 9800x3 that I found out that it was an ancient hag 2 year old piece of shit. I had to wait for zen 6.+ 2

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𓀐 @z?i*2GYR: And will probably mess up zen6's launch like they always do, and make your purchase look like a 140iq play+

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𓀐 @DfDXKuvi: you'll be waiting a while since no doubt AMD will delay launch for X3D again and release some non X3D CPUs nobody will buy again first+

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𓀐 @k+Nr*jN5: Do you guys enjoy working on your computers after you build them?+ 6

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𓀐 @idhi3LZ-: I used to. Now I just want the damn thing to work without problems so I can forget it even exists. After my horrible experiences with custom loop cooling, draining the loop multiple times, having pump issues etc... I want to put as little effort into computers as possible.+

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𓀐 @p7R~Sr*W: My PC just werks. All it has to do is play games and shitpost. The fucking home server made up of garbage parts is driving me mad. Every two weeks something wants to die or stop working or decide it doesn't need an internet connection or to be switched on. I want to just start again with a proper built one but everything as we know has skyrocketed.+

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𓀐 @w_Z~=RcK: Every time you boot up your computer you do micro-optimizations to make it better.+

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𓀐 @w*6eqVzt: Only time I open my PC back up is to dust it. I did add some more storage when I panic bought a couple SSDs and HDDs right before everything skyrocketed in price last year. But really that's it, like the guy above, my PC just werks, no need to fuck with it.+

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𓀐 @Y=hptC?q: no, i don't even like the process of building them+

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𓀐 @frz7m+Zq: I'll put it this way. I bought a wire view pro 2 for my 5090 well after the fact. My power cable to my gpu was over the top of the card. I had a 180 degree adapter so it looked cleaner. The WVP2 only has a 90 degree rotation so if I wanted to maintain a clean look I'd have to route the cable under the card. My gpu barely fits in my case so rerouting the cable would require me to remove the card and my front intake fans. I was so lazy I just opted to get a WVP2 that would orient to the top and it looks goofy as hell with the cable just sticking up. I didn't want to take my card out. Maybe down the line I'll buy another WVP2 with the reverse connector and move the cable underneath the gpu.+

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𓀐 @8WixHCny: Ayo new anime goods just dropped+ 3

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𓀐 @JsfZZjPw: >5060ti >8gb+

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𓀐 @ss7JeWwT: What does tranime like this have to do with gaming?+

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𓀐 @T8j9YP9h: I hate tranimefaggots so much it's unreal+

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𓀐 @o988C_ej: Stop recommending Nvidia they are not for consumers anymore. You have more options with INTEL or AMD.+ 1

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𓀐 @w?CVRicL: The $1000 9070xt is incredible value you are right+

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𓀐 @UTYta=Cp: >cheapest 9070xt is £850 >cheapest 5070ti is £1050+ 2

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𓀐 @Ki*D_g6p: what an awful time to upgrade my PC+

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𓀐 @YwLPfqQN: id unironically spend £1000 on an nvidia card before i spend £800 on an amd one+

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𓀐 @ekAbn3Sn: Where are the DDR4 Z790/Z690 motherboards? I don't want to pay $140 for a B760 board with poverty tier I/O. Two PCIE X1 slots? 3 SATA ports? 6 USB ports? Give me a break.+ 1

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𓀐 @y=+Ao_Xx: Nigger, a PC without dual-channel RAM cannot be considered a gaming PC. >with a 14400f the speed of the ram doesn't really matter Any non-x3d CPU is demanding of RAM, especially intel with its zoo of cores and small L3 cache.+ 2

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𓀐 @~irwFzDw: horizontal line appeared on my new oled after 3 days... running a pixel clean got rid of it. should I be worried?+ 1

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𓀐 @dWCYfdL5: intel getting halved and more+

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𓀐 @DhU?D7=5: >be me >have built several PCs for family and friends lately >first time building one for myself in 17 years >jeez, Nvidia? But the 9070 XT is looking very solid >Sapphire Nitro+ - great thermals, beautiful looking piece of industry >yeah, it's nice and quiet..., finally, a build for 5+ years >let's launch a game >BZZZZZBZZZZZ >BZZZBZBZZZZBZBZBZBZBZ COIL WHINE UP YOUR ASS Never going with AMD again. What a piece of shit. And this is supposed to be a "premium" card by Sapphire. In the trash it goes (back to Amazon). Thank God I had copped a 5070 Ti alongside it just in case. I knew I would get fucked in the ass after having to replace my wife's 6800 XT a few years back that sounded like a jet engine.+

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𓀐 @_3Bg6tZ_: I am thinking of upgrading to the 9850X3D CPU. What is the good value for money (at the moment) motherboard/ram/gpu to go with it (for gaming)? I have money and other parts already.+

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𓀐 @M?ofHGYm: >UPGRADE & BUILD ADVICE Post build list or current specs including MONITOR: https://pcpartpicker.com/ Provide specific use cases State BUDGET and COUNTRY or you will NOT be helped >CASE mATX: AP201, Lian Li A3/B4, XT M3 ATX: XT PRO (ULTRA), Lancool 207/217, Flux Pro, 4000D FRAME, X50, BF360 Flow, HAF II 500, Summit, Warthog RS Dual Chamber: Y60/70, O11 Vision, Antec C8 >CPU Budget: 5600/X, 12400F Entry level DDR5: 7500F, 7/9600/X, 225F Gaming: 9850X3D, 9/7800X3D, 250K, 5800X3D Workstation: 9950X/3D(2), 9900X/3D, 270K >COOLER AIO: Thermalright Frozen Edge, Cooler Master Atmos, Lian Li GA II Lite, Nautilus RS, Silent Loop 3, NL-LC1 Dual tower: A620 PRO SE, Phantom Spirit, NH-D15 G2 ITX/>42mm RAM: Big Shuriken 4, Mugen 6 Dual Fan TIM: Duronaut, MX-7, PTM7950* (phase change), KryoSheet (graphene pad) *Be wary of counterfeits >MOTHERBOARD Avoid ASRock AM5 boards, CPU degradation issues still reported Choose boards with ALC1220 audio codec when possible >RAM Crucial RAM & SSD warranty offers refunds only, no replacements DDR5: 2x16GB or 2x24GB, 6000CL30 (AMD), 6400CL32 (Intel) Workstation: 2x 32GB (budget), 2x48GB or 2x64GB (high-end) DDR4: 3200CL16, 3600CL18 >SSD (update firmware) DRAMless: (SN)7100, C925G, NM790 PCIe Gen 4.0: (SN)850X Gen 5.0: (SN)8100 >GPU Buy the best one you're willing to pay for Avoid poor value entry-level GPUs >PSU Buying guide: https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/ >MONITOR Check reviews & owner feedback Budget: 165/180Hz IPS (24" 1080p / 27" 1440p) HDR: discounted OLED or MiniLED (IPS/VA: motion clarity vs. contrast) High-end: wait for brighter 2027 OLEDs /w stripe RGB subpixels >OS Activate Windows @ >>>/g/fwt >CASE FANS Meta: Case with good stock PWM fans Midrange: Pure Wings 3, Arctic P-Pro (5-pack, loud @ higher RPM) High-end: Fractal Momentum, Noctua G2 (140mm or 120mm) Prev:+ 40

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𓀐 @My+7r3o~: >Price tracking RAM: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/ram-price-index-2026-lowest-price-on-ddr5-and-ddr4-memory-of-all-capacities SSD: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/ssd-price-tracking-2026-lowest-price-on-every-m-2-ssd GPU: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/lowest-gpu-prices-tracking >GPU hierarchy 2026 https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html >Monitor Hunter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1illeNLsUfZ4KuJ9cIWKwTDUEXUVpplhUYHAiom-FaDo/ >PSU Reviews https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies https://www.lttlabs.com/ https://www.kitguru.net/reviews/?category_name=power-supplies https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=Power+Supplies Tier-list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1akCHL7Vhzk_EhrpIGkz8zTEvYfLDcaSpZRB6Xt6JWkc/ >Storage Reviews https://borecraft.com/ https://www.phoronix.com/reviews/Storage (Linux performance) https://www.tweaktown.com/cat/storage/index.html https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=SSD https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/ssds/reviews https://www.servethehome.com/category/storage/ >Other helpful Links Mobomaps: https://mobomaps.com/ German autism: https://www.igorslab.de/en/ Alternate to pcpartpicker: https://pangoly.com/en/pc-builder HDD pricing: https://www.listofdisks.com/ >HDR related Game fixes: https://github.com/clshortfuse/renodx/wiki/Mods https://github.com/KoKlusz/HDR-Gaming-Database https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/display-graphics/calibrate-your-hdr-display-using-the-windows-hdr-calibration-app OLED news: New stripe RGB QD-OLED panels with higher maximum brightness releasing in 2027 (DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified). https://global.samsungdisplay.com/31456 https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/oled-rgb-stripe-panels-explained-should-you-wait+

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𓀐 @RSEBVC7w: https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-geforce-rtx-50-prices-reportedly-rising-by-up-to-500-in-china-rtx-5080-up-by-420 >Every single 50 series card increasing in price this month+

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𓀐 @+V6MVL_g: wtf is that+ 1

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𓀐 @8Ph9XdUR: Lol everything above 5060ti is basically discontinued. Every Nvidia card prior generation is also discontinued. Nvidia basically doesn't sell anything other than AI super chips or dogshit laptop ewaste. Stop recommending Nvidia what the fuck are you doing young niggas in still school+

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𓀐 @wH-nn2i3: >mfw buying a showpiece like vision compact and not being able to afford a big white GPU so the whole build looks like shit anyway. Lmao fuck me+

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𓀐 @nUi253M~: is it irremediably fucked for personal computing im considering just buying land and growing legumes/fruits and animals instead of spending tens of thousands on personal computers+

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𓀐 @JfuiNdwD: Is a B650 motherboard enough for a 9800x3D? Will it affect performance?+ 1

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𓀐 @tpSs4cTW: After playing around with LLMs on my 5070ti, I'm sort of interested in getting a 2nd gpu for it. Should I look at something like an A100 or 3090 as a 2nd?+

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𓀐 @3nARZ+b*: Does Z690 have any issues with running 4 dimms on alder lake or raptor lake? Ddr4 3200.+

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𓀐 @a3+zF*VY: What’s the alternative? Radeon? Intel Arc? KEK nigga kill yourself+ 1

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𓀐 @ac=4uQwK: install linux+ 1

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𓀐 @UfDzb5AK: German anons, any good deals you could recommend for an SSD? I currently have a Samsung 980 pro 1TB but only got like 50GBs left, since my brother also games on my PC. I have a Gigabyte B650 gaming x ax motherboard for context.+ 1

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𓀐 @zzM+4No8: I bought an oled tv from microcenter that was deeply discounted and when I got there I found out it was because it was one of the display TVs. I took it home and it works fine. How fucked am I? Should I return it? I have 30 days. It still has the manufacturer warranty+ 1

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𓀐 @HJ3w-~io: Yo wtf is going on these were under 1200 2 weeks ago. I was waiting to build for black friday. I coulda bought a 5080 for these prices last month+ 1

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𓀐 @-KsmRS+P: What's a good game benchmark to test two CPUs and the effects of tuned RAM timings on them? Maybe something that's easy to screenshot or automatically logs to file.+

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𓀐 @WM967JzE: I just bought a second one for 200 dollars after I checked it had gone up in price again following my order or out of stock entirly. I hate this.+

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𓀐 @GVYkBW5N: no prices are not going down they are only going up. you see 4080s or 6900xt going down in price? no they are going up. used to be you get a red devil for $300 now they are $500+ easily.+

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𓀐 @BeKHDc?g: what's the current meta on pre-built vs laptop vs DIY gaming PCs? Is it still better to build your own PC? My poorfag friend has a budget of $1500 and is asking me for advice but I haven't kept up with prices in awhile, and with AI making everything expensive as shit I'm thinking of just telling him to wait until next year, then either the AI market will crash and he can buy a cheap GPU, or the world will end and he won't need vidya.+

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𓀐 @gwNwah9F: Nah yea fuck this I'm getting a ps5+

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𓀐 @C9qwL4=P: >the PC started to reset randomly when I'm playing Overwatch >GPU started to get too hot >when the case is opened, the PC reset randomly even outside of the game+

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𓀐 @W~FFLzLu: Holy fucking shit. What is this latest latest video by Hardware Unboxed? The last 5 minutes are horrendous. He goes off on a weird tangent as to why he's only testing these specific Ryzen CPUs and how he doesn't have time to add any more to his test (5800X3D, hello?), or because he thinks nobody uses Intel CPUs. WTF? He didn't stop to think people might want to know how the 5070 pairs with a 5800X3D, 5800X, 7500X3D, 7700X3D, 14600K, or 14700K? This video is so fucking bizarre because it's conclusion is basically "if you're on an old CPU, buy this Radeon GPU instead of a better GPU AND CPU" like what the fuck? This feels like blatant Radeon shilling to me.+

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𓀐 @zuJRuGoA: So... what CPU do I get for my 5070 if I'm on DDR4? Steve never answered the question because he just said buy a Radeon instead, lol.+

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𓀐 @-DptkHcA: is a 1080 ti enough to run sentinel+

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𓀐 @EJTPGHfh: is it worth spending $2200 on an asus ROG STRIX ASTRAL 5080 for modded minecraft? gtnh is really heavy+

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𓀐 @DJryY2i*: What is the point of the 5070. Not enough vram, not enough performance, more expensive than a 9070 XT, seriously who is purchasing that junk blud :skull:+

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𓀐 @=cmxavXQ: >Gaming income down 34% AMD will soon stop reporting these numbers+

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𓀐 @vUuBQm9v: https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/s/iWTBiqq8Dt+ 1

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𓀐 @UFwV6K~D: I have a 9070 xt+

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𓀐 @+T5BF~~4: >update bios >run benchmark with just EXPO enabled >132 fps avg, low of 113 >apply buildzoids "Low effort Single rank Hynix 16Gb A/M-die timings for Ryzen 7000 at 6000Mbps" ram profile >re run benchmark >129 fps avg, low of 115 So I lost performance compared to just using EXPO. It might be anecdotal but applications seem to load faster though.+

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𓀐 @x~c3E=zU: >higher fps with a lower gpu how does amd do it?+

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𓀐 @zH?TD9zn: its very well known+

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𓀐 @4LJqjvDm: lmao imagine running a zen 7 xpu on an entry level b650 mobo. Will that even be possible?+

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𓀐 @Rdo9qwg6: >UPGRADE & BUILD ADVICE Post build list or current specs including MONITOR: https://pcpartpicker.com/ Provide specific use cases State BUDGET and COUNTRY or you will NOT be helped >CASE mATX: AP201, Lian Li A3/B4, XT M3 ATX: XT PRO (ULTRA), Lancool 207/217, Flux Pro, 4000D FRAME, X50, BF360 Flow, HAF II 500, Summit, Warthog RS Dual Chamber: Y60/70, O11 Vision, Antec C8 >CPU Budget: 5600/X, 12400F Entry level DDR5: 7500F, 7/9600/X, 225F Gaming: 9850X3D, 9/7800X3D, 250K, 5800X3D Workstation: 9950X/3D(2), 9900X/3D, 270K >COOLER AIO: Thermalright Frozen Edge, Cooler Master Atmos, Lian Li GA II Lite, Nautilus RS, Silent Loop 3, NL-LC1 Dual tower: A620 PRO SE, Phantom Spirit, NH-D15 G2 ITX/>42mm RAM: Big Shuriken 4, Mugen 6 Dual Fan TIM: Duronaut, MX-7, PTM7950* (phase change), KryoSheet (graphene pad) *Be wary of counterfeits >MOTHERBOARD Avoid ASRock AM5 boards, CPU degradation issues still reported Choose boards with ALC1220 audio codec when possible >RAM Crucial RAM & SSD warranty offers refunds only, no replacements DDR5: 2x16GB or 2x24GB, 6000CL30 (AMD), 6400CL32 (Intel) Workstation: 2x 32GB (budget), 2x48GB or 2x64GB (high-end) DDR4: 3200CL16, 3600CL18 >SSD (update firmware) DRAMless: (SN)7100, C925G, NM790 PCIe Gen 4.0: (SN)850X Gen 5.0: (SN)8100 >GPU Buy the best one you're willing to pay for Avoid poor value entry-level GPUs >PSU Buying guide: https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/ >MONITOR Check reviews & owner feedback Budget: 165/180Hz IPS (24" 1080p / 27" 1440p) HDR: discounted OLED or MiniLED (IPS/VA: motion clarity vs. contrast) High-end: wait for brighter 2027 OLEDs /w stripe RGB subpixels >OS Activate Windows @ >>>/g/fwt >CASE FANS Meta: Case with good stock PWM fans Midrange: Pure Wings 3, Arctic P-Pro (5-pack, loud @ higher RPM) High-end: Fractal Momentum, Noctua G2 (140mm or 120mm) Prev:+ 47

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𓀐 @e*Ppu*9p: Not yet.+

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𓀐 @dB274j8K: Make pc building great again+

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𓀐 @S*CgFPKw: >Price tracking RAM: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/ram-price-index-2026-lowest-price-on-ddr5-and-ddr4-memory-of-all-capacities SSD: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/ssd-price-tracking-2026-lowest-price-on-every-m-2-ssd GPU: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/lowest-gpu-prices-tracking >GPU hierarchy 2026 https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html >Monitor Hunter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1illeNLsUfZ4KuJ9cIWKwTDUEXUVpplhUYHAiom-FaDo/ >PSU Reviews https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies https://www.lttlabs.com/ https://www.kitguru.net/reviews/?category_name=power-supplies https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=Power+Supplies Tier-list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1akCHL7Vhzk_EhrpIGkz8zTEvYfLDcaSpZRB6Xt6JWkc/ >Storage Reviews https://borecraft.com/ https://www.phoronix.com/reviews/Storage (Linux performance) https://www.tweaktown.com/cat/storage/index.html https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=SSD https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/ssds/reviews https://www.servethehome.com/category/storage/ >Other helpful Links Mobomaps: https://mobomaps.com/ German autism: https://www.igorslab.de/en/ Alternate to pcpartpicker: https://pangoly.com/en/pc-builder HDD pricing: https://www.listofdisks.com/ >HDR related Game fixes: https://github.com/clshortfuse/renodx/wiki/Mods https://github.com/KoKlusz/HDR-Gaming-Database https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/display-graphics/calibrate-your-hdr-display-using-the-windows-hdr-calibration-app OLED news: New stripe RGB QD-OLED panels with higher maximum brightness releasing in 2027 (DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified). https://global.samsungdisplay.com/31456 https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/oled-rgb-stripe-panels-explained-should-you-wait+

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𓀐 @89TeRJDe: I no longer enjoy the autism that comes with upgrading parts. Running benchmarks to get peak performance. But you have to do it otherwise you're left with a box that pumps out heat especially with high end parts.+ 1

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𓀐 @gdZBLb6Q: Are there any downsides to 48gb RAM kits compared to 32gb kits, assuming the timings and clock speed is similar? Ideally I'd get a 64gb but no way am I spending 1.5k€ on goddamn RAM.+ 1

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𓀐 @dx_NxjwD: could have bought a 9070xt for 650 bux+ 6

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𓀐 @KbRKbBSt: I've asked yesterday and didn't get any answer so I'll try again today, hope I'm not posting this on the wrong general. Could anyone recommend me a router? I live in a small apartment and was interested in getting something with a 6ghz band for future proofing. The short range isn't an issue in my case but what should I get?+ 7

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𓀐 @k+4Fb8Rp: For every 1 5090 you buy, Israel gets 2.+

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𓀐 @~o52L?7?: how am i not supposed to buy an oled monitor when everyone is saying buy an oled monitor and yes if everyone else was jumping off a bridge i would do it i only draw the line at mrna fake vaccines+ 2

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𓀐 @7xUQmj+b: I'm thinking about returning my 5800X3D and using that $400 to buy a refurbished Thinkpad T14 or a 10" ebook reader instead. My life would benefit more immediately from a better laptop or a better way to read my stockpile of books.+ 2

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𓀐 @z-Yup_Dy: planning to build a new pc after 10 years. here's my current plan.+

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𓀐 @KdFXS2QT: What part of a GPU gets used up by mining crypto?+

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𓀐 @gWDjuPK_: >Intel Ultra 250k Plus >Ryzen 5 9600x I don't want to upgrade my cpu for 4-5 years ideally, until ddr6 is commercially available. Which one of these do you think is the better option for a smooth system, giving me 60+ fps in any AAA future game release for that amount of time?+

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𓀐 @HhwkdP-M: >get a 9070xt nitro >its pcie pins are short >literally dont fit in the motherboard >returned it for a 5070ti >normal pcie pins lol what the fuck is this shit? you guys said sapphire was good.+

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𓀐 @xgAr4bCV: Really? Every fag I've seen posted online always screams about some 6000mhz cl30~ sweet spot as if your pc is going to jihad itself without it.+

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𓀐 @SKZ8AQ?r: if all you do is gaming 7800x3d, if you do anything else 270k plus.+

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𓀐 @_~*io42A: should I buy this now or wait for zen 6 currently rocking 5950X, 64GB and a 9070 XT not in a rush but if zen 6 gets pushed back, might be looking at double the cost of the memory+

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𓀐 @aSDFkt8m: I have a 4070. Should I just suck it up and buy a 5080 (and maybe return it if black friday is cheaper)? I don't really need an upgrade, but I don't see things getting any cheaper for 3 years and that's if Nvidia/AMD don't just exit the consumer market completely..+

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𓀐 @hVmn7YJY: desu macs are unironically better than gayming pcs.+

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𓀐 @FF8oev?w: Why cant you trannies understand that your hobbies like playing vidya isnt important? Its more important that we achieve AGI for the betterment of humankind. Frying your dopamine receptors from gaming is a worthless endeavor. Be better+

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𓀐 @-U_d-3XV: why are some people against getting a cpu that has an igpu? I only see them as a bonus. what if something happens to your GPU? what if you want to troubleshoot a headless server you have and can't access it remotely for some reason? even if you have no use for an igpu i still think it's worth it if you ever have to troubleshoot a computer and for whatever reason can't access it without literally just plugging something in and seeing it.even if you never use it it's still good to have imo+

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𓀐 @Hb9FTvfi: I was kind of suprised at some of the responses I got in this general (don;t believe you post pics etc etc) as if it was sometjhing special when I said I was using stuff like sxm2 V100s and sxm4 A100s and I was wondering why because while there are undoubtedly mouthbreathers and gaymers posting there are also tech obsessives. I realised why and it is quite interesting. I am in Europe. Now I did not realise what has happened to the US but I was talking with a tech old colleague in texas and understand better. I can get v100s here locally for about 95 euro and external nvlink four way boards for 300 euro shipped form china. I can get a100s 40GB for about 2000 euro (the first one I had was given to me by someone I was working for). I can get A100 boards from china for about 500 euro. I am working on a 4xA100 80GB build that would give me parity with frontier rn. It appears that US customs will aggressively stop any AI related material flowing between the US and China and that a lot of his stuff he tried to import got stuck in a customs hell. I guess this is why you anons are not doing this so much now even though this absolutely crushes consumer garbage like 5090s or mac minis at pretty low cost. It seems to me that one of you could make great money cloning the chinese boards and making them in the USA. Anyhow fun fact the V100s stripped form the US supercomputer Summit (OLCF-4) all went in containers to China for resale (I get mine from local datacentre decomissioning). If you are looking for an experimental entry point at bottom dollar probably the cheapest for you would be a PCI adaptor anything even an old 1x16 riser and a couple oif high rpm case fans and a v100 16GB with the 9cm heatsink. Just stick the two fans on it like you would a thermalright CPU cooller and turn it on connected to whatever like a 1x PCIe slot and locad a model that fits and leaves context, after it has loaded it will run perfoecly fine and output plenty of T/S. 300$ project+

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𓀐 @gFdT2i6t: I got the P14s to strap to my 9cm GPU aluminium blocks with metal springs (like tower CPU cooler fans) because they were cheap and were the 2700 rpm ones. Also I like the sound of airflow and fans as long as it's not real DB earmuff whine. E.g I have a PC case rn by my feet that is a mini atx with a 3060 in it and it has a lateral fan bolted inside the case lid so it is over the 3060 that has 5 mm holes drilled in it that blows air over by feel while I am lying down. This is amazingly nice to me because I like the nice cool feet feels and the southing sound of the airflow. Your fans are probably better though in being more quieter. As I am not a normie, I of course hacksawed back the bolts flush and painted the bolt heads black with my acrylic model paints. I derive pleasure from ridiculous things. It does keep the card very cool too and hangs off the spare CPU fan connector. I do not know why case manufacturers do not put lateral fan mountings in case lids as they work very very well when over the gpu+

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𓀐 @GeiUyCkw: whenever i'm trying to play a newish game, or even older stuff like squad, i always find that my cpu is a big bottleneck but i can't just upgrade it because first i need a better motherboard but i also can't upgrade that because i'd likely need a new cooling system life is pain+

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𓀐 @?4T+=vsz: Is now a good time to upgrade your CPU if you are still on DDR4? I'm using a 3600X and I'm not sure whether to go X3D or Intel, the 5800X3D is a bit expensive for what it offers.+

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𓀐 @mfe86sty: Be aware that there's an unhinged, paranoid schizo with a low-testosterone 14400 shitposting in these threads.+

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𓀐 @Gi*BuaVq: I need a passively cooled GPU to act as a display out into the bios for fan testing what's the cheapest one I can get second hand?+

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𓀐 @XjTk-a_7: >get memed into replacing my 2080ti >get a 9070 >gen5 PCIe >"Lol bro it's the same as 4 don't worry about it." >Turns out it's not >Gen5 pin bed is shorter than gen4 >Have to cut case to seat it correctly I wonder how many of you retards returned "faulty" gpus when the problem was the shorter pin bed on gen 5. I fucking hate modern hardware.+

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𓀐 @46u2Y8W6: >UPGRADE & BUILD ADVICE Post build list or current specs including MONITOR: https://pcpartpicker.com/ Provide specific use cases State BUDGET and COUNTRY or you will NOT be helped >CASE mATX: AP201, Lian Li A3/B4, XT M3 ATX: XT PRO (ULTRA), Lancool 207/217, Flux Pro, 4000D FRAME, X50, BF360 Flow, HAF II 500, Summit, Warthog RS Dual Chamber: Y60/70, O11 Vision, Antec C8 >CPU Budget: 5600/X, 12400F Entry level DDR5: 7500F, 7/9600/X, 225F Gaming: 9850X3D, 9/7800X3D, 250K, 5800X3D Workstation: 9950X/3D(2), 9900X/3D, 270K >COOLER AIO: Thermalright Frozen Edge, Cooler Master Atmos, Lian Li GA II Lite, Nautilus RS, Silent Loop 3, NL-LC1 Dual tower: A620 PRO SE, Phantom Spirit, NH-D15 G2 ITX/>42mm RAM: Big Shuriken 4, Mugen 6 Dual Fan TIM: Duronaut, MX-7, PTM7950* (phase change), KryoSheet (graphene pad) *Be wary of counterfeits >MOTHERBOARD Avoid ASRock AM5 boards, CPU degradation issues still reported Choose boards with ALC1220 audio codec when possible >RAM Crucial RAM & SSD warranty offers refunds only, no replacements DDR5: 2x16GB or 2x24GB, 6000CL30 (AMD), 6400CL32 (Intel) Workstation: 2x 32GB (budget), 2x48GB or 2x64GB (high-end) DDR4: 3200CL16, 3600CL18 >SSD (update firmware) DRAMless: (SN)7100, C925G, NM790 PCIe Gen 4.0: (SN)850X Gen 5.0: (SN)8100 >GPU Buy the best one you're willing to pay for Avoid poor value entry-level GPUs >PSU Buying guide: https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/ >MONITOR Check reviews & owner feedback Budget: 165/180Hz IPS (24" 1080p / 27" 1440p) HDR: discounted OLED or MiniLED (IPS/VA: motion clarity vs. contrast) High-end: wait for brighter 2027 OLEDs /w stripe RGB subpixels >OS Activate Windows @ >>>/g/fwt >CASE FANS Meta: Case with good stock PWM fans Midrange: Pure Wings 3, Arctic P-Pro (5-pack, loud @ higher RPM) High-end: Fractal Momentum, Noctua G2 (140mm or 120mm) Prev:+ 30

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𓀐 @=P6vbeJw: >Price tracking RAM: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/ram-price-index-2026-lowest-price-on-ddr5-and-ddr4-memory-of-all-capacities SSD: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/ssd-price-tracking-2026-lowest-price-on-every-m-2-ssd GPU: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/lowest-gpu-prices-tracking >GPU hierarchy 2026 https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html >Monitor Hunter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1illeNLsUfZ4KuJ9cIWKwTDUEXUVpplhUYHAiom-FaDo/ >PSU Reviews https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies https://www.lttlabs.com/ https://www.kitguru.net/reviews/?category_name=power-supplies https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=Power+Supplies Tier-list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1akCHL7Vhzk_EhrpIGkz8zTEvYfLDcaSpZRB6Xt6JWkc/ >Storage Reviews https://borecraft.com/ https://www.phoronix.com/reviews/Storage (Linux performance) https://www.tweaktown.com/cat/storage/index.html https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=SSD https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/ssds/reviews https://www.servethehome.com/category/storage/ >Other helpful Links Mobomaps: https://mobomaps.com/ German autism: https://www.igorslab.de/en/ Alternate to pcpartpicker: https://pangoly.com/en/pc-builder HDD pricing: https://www.listofdisks.com/ >HDR related Game fixes: https://github.com/clshortfuse/renodx/wiki/Mods https://github.com/KoKlusz/HDR-Gaming-Database https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/display-graphics/calibrate-your-hdr-display-using-the-windows-hdr-calibration-app OLED news: New stripe RGB QD-OLED panels with higher maximum brightness releasing in 2027 (DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified). https://global.samsungdisplay.com/31456 https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/oled-rgb-stripe-panels-explained-should-you-wait+

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𓀐 @yP3M6Zke: 5070ti is all you need+

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𓀐 @5*=4?5pM: install linux. i am no longer asking.+ 1

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𓀐 @o_bNed6A: ram-based BSODs every 0.5-6 months, but ram all test fine multiple times WHEA calling out possible hardware errors with SSD two days before some of those BSODs, but crystaldiskinfo says disk are fine should i replace mobo?+ 2

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𓀐 @GS6EPQPT: I'm upgrading some guy's computer for extra cash and adding a RAID array to hold a second copy of files they don't want to lose... Turns out it's really expensive to add a hard drive bay to a PC. Pic related: https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/SilverStone-Technology-SST-FS304B-V-5-25-inch-hot-swap/dp/B0DWXMNYMP I have some conclusions. 1. Hard drives under €20/tb with less than 10k hours pop up all the time but not having the right computer case doubles the price of 1tb drives. 2. It can literally be most effective to sell your current PC case and go get a second hand 2000-2015 era case just to install 3 hard drives next to a fan.+

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𓀐 @iaPW+vWx: I just found the thing I was looking for on Aliexpress, praise be. Only €15 ???!!! Exactly what I want.+

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𓀐 @M+pntVGD: So what's the cheapest way to use a 9800X3D for gaming right now? What motherboard and memory kit should I use at minimum?+

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𓀐 @Skm-Tn=o: >case supports 3 fan sizes up top (120, 140, 200) >buy a bigger fan for my case >it winds up being louder than the 120 on intake because the fucking mounting rails for the smaller sizes are in the way so it creates turbulence+

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𓀐 @fX9yQr4U: I want this...+

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𓀐 @=Bx4seXS: maybe this one goes in stupid questions, idk I'd like to start using SAS drives for storage, on win systems reading up about controller cards but it's a lot of considerations that are a bit out of my lanes is anyone doing this, and has some recommendations for a relatively cheap (<$100, lower the better, long as reliable) SAS controller card that's easily win 11 compatible I'd prefer it to have external connections if not both int & ext any advice/recommendations appreciated+

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𓀐 @PFMPy=B-: I just upgraded my DDR3 ram from 8GB 2 slots to 16GB 4 slots. When do I start feeling the performance?+

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𓀐 @6HrPwAm-: >CL36 6000mhz $699 >CL36 6400mhz $749 >CL30 6000mhz $799 >Monopoly money I'd like to pick one of these to use with a Ryzen 7 9700x. Everyone online says I should go with cl30 6000mhz if my cpu is AMD but that price difference worth it? I could also just say fuck it and go with an Intel, would that matter at all?+ 1

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𓀐 @-eYBfhE?: >AMD >Intel What side is /g/ on?+

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𓀐 @qypkX~=D: Some guy here 3 years ago recommended the LG C2 42" OLED TV to me as a main monitor. It's getting burn in now and for obvious reasons, getting anything LG now sounds like a bad idea. I still want something 42" or so to replace it, but I'm not sure what the alternatives are. I should probably get off OLED but I like color quality it offers.+

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𓀐 @EWpiR8oe: If you think about it computers are still cheap relatively speaking. Cars are much more expensive.+

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𓀐 @RgJfZn4k: So since I'm new to OLED figured I should ask what you guys do to orevent burnin and whatnot. My AIO cooler is oled so I probably should use more animations on that thing to prevent burn in from the system stats displayed+

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𓀐 @6ZkT*YBP: I thought they were supposed to for us gamers amdsissies…? https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-ceo-lisa-su-we-are-a-data-center-first-company+

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𓀐 @abW?kaFY: Whats the best way to get 192gb of DDR5?+

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𓀐 @nK5-ZA-f: you know how coolers have fans that ramp up when c goes up this cpu wants to maximize going to 50, then to 75, then back to 50, then immediately back to 75 its insane+

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𓀐 @GYykkahh: niggas are paying $1500 for a 5070ti+ 1

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𓀐 @KDb*ufw7: I'm deliberating whether to wait for black friday on amazon to buy. Especially with the ram and storage situation. do you guys think i'd be looking at any significant savings in total if I wait? Prospected build: ryzen 7 9800x3d corsair vengeance 32GB DDR5 6000 30CL Corsair RM850X Western Digital Black SN8100 Corsair Frame 4000D case Asus TUF Gaming B850 Plus Thermalright Phantom Spirit+

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𓀐 @tVdUa2BC: just installed a 7800x3d. Reset bios, set up fan curves and expo, reinstalled everything amd related. Is there anything in windows I need to fuck with? I applied a mobo default profile of tjmax 85C, PBO -20 but clocks still fluctuate a lot even at low temps.+

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𓀐 @dd=6mgMs: What the fuck do you guys use your PCs for? I just used mine for playing games but stopped as nothing interests me enough to play it lately. Seems wrong using a $3000 PC to shit post, scroll twitter, listen to Spotify and watch YouTube when a $200 used Thinkpad can do the same exact thing. I think I might throw my desktop out bros..+

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𓀐 @ZgbbvJd~: Confused between two cases. Lian li lancool 207 Vs Coolermaster HAF II 500?+

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𓀐 @TkvGysLk: things will get... even worse+

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𓀐 @9BjeEjZ~: >UPGRADE & BUILD ADVICE Post build list or current specs including MONITOR: https://pcpartpicker.com/ Provide specific use cases State BUDGET and COUNTRY or you will NOT be helped >CASE mATX: AP201, Lian Li A3/B4, XT M3 ATX: XT PRO (ULTRA), Lancool 207/217, Flux Pro, 4000D FRAME, X50, BF360 Flow, HAF II 500, Summit, Warthog RS Dual Chamber: Y60/70, O11 Vision, Antec C8 >CPU Budget: 5600/X, 12400F Entry level DDR5: 7500F, 7/9600/X, 225F Gaming: 9850X3D, 9/7800X3D, 250K, 5800X3D Workstation: 9950X/3D(2), 9900X/3D, 270K >COOLER AIO: Thermalright Frozen Edge, Cooler Master Atmos, Lian Li GA II Lite, Nautilus RS, Silent Loop 3, NL-LC1 Dual tower: A620 PRO SE, Phantom Spirit, NH-D15 G2 ITX/>42mm RAM: Big Shuriken 4, Mugen 6 Dual Fan TIM: Duronaut, MX-7, PTM7950* (phase change), KryoSheet (graphene pad) *Be wary of counterfeits >MOTHERBOARD Avoid ASRock AM5 boards, CPU degradation issues still reported Choose boards with ALC1220 audio codec when possible >RAM Shit Expensive bro... Crucial RAM & SSD warranty offers refunds only, no replacements DDR5: 2x16GB or 2x24GB, 6000CL30 (AMD), 6400CL32 (Intel) Workstation: 2x 32GB (budget), 2x48GB or 2x64GB (high-end) DDR4: 3200CL16, 3600CL18 >SSD (update firmware) Shit Expensive bro... DRAMless: (SN)7100, C925G, NM790 PCIe Gen 4.0: (SN)850X Gen 5.0: (SN)8100 >GPU Shit Expensive bro... Buy the best one you're willing to pay for Avoid poor value entry-level GPUs >PSU Buying guide: https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/ >MONITOR Check reviews & owner feedback Budget: 165/180Hz IPS (24" 1080p / 27" 1440p) HDR: discounted OLED or MiniLED (IPS/VA: motion clarity vs. contrast) High-end: wait for brighter 2027 OLEDs /w stripe RGB subpixels >OS Activate Windows @ >>>/g/fwt >CASE FANS Meta: Case with good stock PWM fans Midrange: Pure Wings 3, Arctic P-Pro (5-pack, loud @ higher RPM) High-end: Fractal Momentum, Noctua G2 (140mm or 120mm) Prev:+ 34

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𓀐 @jFeCd_DE: welp she's doomed doesn't seem to be too upset by it tho+

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𓀐 @RVEpcB4s: 110265224 >excuses cuck fetish shit in the OP somehow i repeat nvidia users are the worst+

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𓀐 @Y-tW9SrH: >Price tracking RAM: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/ram-price-index-2026-lowest-price-on-ddr5-and-ddr4-memory-of-all-capacities SSD: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/ssd-price-tracking-2026-lowest-price-on-every-m-2-ssd GPU: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/lowest-gpu-prices-tracking >GPU hierarchy 2026 https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html >Monitor Hunter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1illeNLsUfZ4KuJ9cIWKwTDUEXUVpplhUYHAiom-FaDo/ >PSU Reviews https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies https://www.lttlabs.com/ https://www.kitguru.net/reviews/?category_name=power-supplies https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=Power+Supplies Tier-list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1akCHL7Vhzk_EhrpIGkz8zTEvYfLDcaSpZRB6Xt6JWkc/ >Storage Reviews https://borecraft.com/ https://www.phoronix.com/reviews/Storage (Linux performance) https://www.tweaktown.com/cat/storage/index.html https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=SSD https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/ssds/reviews https://www.servethehome.com/category/storage/ >Other helpful Links Mobomaps: https://mobomaps.com/ German autism: https://www.igorslab.de/en/ Alternate to pcpartpicker: https://pangoly.com/en/pc-builder HDD pricing: https://www.listofdisks.com/ >HDR related Game fixes: https://github.com/clshortfuse/renodx/wiki/Mods https://github.com/KoKlusz/HDR-Gaming-Database https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/display-graphics/calibrate-your-hdr-display-using-the-windows-hdr-calibration-app OLED news: New stripe RGB QD-OLED panels with higher maximum brightness releasing in 2027 (DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified). https://global.samsungdisplay.com/31456 https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/oled-rgb-stripe-panels-explained-should-you-wait+

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𓀐 @-6bwKHF4: The thing I didnt try because I dont have the hardware is if there is a difference with top tier SSDs paired with top tier CPUs. A faster CPU than my 5800X3D could compress at roughly double the speed and a faster nvme ssd could read up to 14GB/s compared to my older nvme ssd who is limited to 2GB/s. DDR4 RAM is 24GB/s. Maybe if you have swap on NVME SSDs of the latest generation in raid 0 you could compensate for the missing ram?+

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𓀐 @_z2P5vLE: Do 3090 cables melt too? Is Cablemod worth it?+ 1

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𓀐 @JvCZtoBj: Is upgrading from a 27 inch 1440p to a 27 inch 2160p worth it or is it a complete waste? my gpu is a 5080 I know that the ppi difference of 108 and 163 sounds nice, but I have no idea how much of it is actually visible to the eye.+ 1

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𓀐 @zzK-noW9: wtf :(+

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𓀐 @bKG9*nX*: Can someone pull up a price trend for 256 and 512gb Sata SSDs?+ 2

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𓀐 @RqE?*jqw: Just seen prices of mid range prebuilts. PC gaming is dead if nothing changes.+ 1

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𓀐 @C=p4_QPw: >more cuck fetish shit in the OP nvidia users are the worst+ 1

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𓀐 @YzM~~sMp: lmao+ 6

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𓀐 @DQ*iV2ke: hello everyone for some reason, an itch to buy stuff has stricken me. I am considering upgrading from a i5-13600k to a i7-14700k. same socket and good psu so no additional parts are required. other specs include a 4080, 32gb, plenty of (quick) storage. would this be a mistake/waste of money? i don't do any video rendering, but i do multitask a lot. any opinions would be appreciated+ 5

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𓀐 @q--fLqiC: Will this still work?+

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𓀐 @aMnEzZ2i: Ive got an I7 9700k and a 2080. Been considering to upgrade but cant afford to upgrade everything at once, so I need to first upgrade my mobo/cpu/ram or my gpu. I was thinking of getting a 7800x3d cpu and a rt9060, but am not sure on the order, and been getting some conflicting answers, what would be the more noticeable upgrade for 1440p?+

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𓀐 @uqiz6_yF: Just me or is 13 lb-in unusually high? I got a used ROME CPU and spec says use the driver it came with, but I don't have that. Reading online people seem to say to use 13 lb-in. I tried that on a case screw and man that's a lot of torque. I tightened the CPU finger tight for now, should I just torque it down?+ 2

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