Posts by Jacob Kelly32

Hey everyone,

Thanks to all of you! 👍

fadedorca66 said:The motherboard will handle that CPU just fine. Honestly, though, I’d swap out the power supply if I were you.

Fair enough. What wattage should I be aiming for here? And does the brand actually matter, or am I overthinking it? Just drop a link to something decent if you can—it'd save me the headache.

The motherboard is an Asrock H81M-HDS:
https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/H81M-HDS/

I'm running a 600W power supply, just some off-brand LC Power unit:
https://www.amazon.com/example-power-supply-link

Alright, let's try this approach.

What’s the absolute best CPU I can grab for my current socket?
And what about the best GPU to pair with it?

Try to squeeze both into a budget of roughly $550, and if I need to upgrade my power supply to handle the new gear, just factor that in too. Right now, I'm running on 500W.

Jacob Kelly32 said:Hey everyone,

I’ve been sitting on this aging bucket of bolts for a while now, mostly just using it to scratch that itch for older titles. But lately, my crew has been obsessing over Warzone, and suddenly I’m feeling left out of the loop. It’s got me wondering just how much I can actually squeeze out of this old rig before it gives up the ghost. I need to know if there's a viable upgrade path here that'll let me keep pace with them. To be honest, I’ve spent so much time playing games with graphics that look like they were rendered on a calculator that I couldn't care less about visual fidelity or "ultra" settings. If it looks a little rough around the edges, fine by me—as long as I’m getting enough frames per second to stay competitive. Is it worth trying to revive this thing, or am I just throwing good money after bad?

Here’s what I'm currently running:

I'm currently running an Intel Core i5-4460 clocked at 3.20GHz. To be honest, looking at these specs feels a bit like staring at a relic from a bygone era—it’s functional, sure, but you can definitely feel the years catching up to it. It gets the job done for basic tasks, but whenever I try to push it, I can almost hear the hardware sighing in exhaustion. It’s that classic middle-of-the-road processor that served its purpose well back in the day, but in today's landscape, it feels like driving a reliable old sedan on a highway built for supercars. It's steady, but you aren't winning any races.
I’ve got 16.0 GB of RAM installed.
I’ve been looking back at some old hardware benchmarks lately, and it really puts things into perspective how much the landscape has shifted. I was recently digging through some legacy specs and found myself thinking about the Nvidia Geforce GTX 960. It’s one of those cards that occupies a very specific, almost nostalgic niche in the history of PC gaming. Back when it first hit the shelves, it wasn't exactly a powerhouse meant to crush everything you threw at it, but it served a purpose. It was that reliable middle-ground option—not quite high-end, but enough to get you through most titles if you weren't being too greedy with the settings. I remember having a similar situation years ago with an older build; I wasn't trying to run a flight simulator on ultra settings, I just wanted something stable that wouldn't choke during a heavy session. It’s funny how we judge hardware now. We live in an era where we demand ray tracing and massive VRAM buffers just to play a basic indie title, but there was a certain honesty to the era of the GTX 960. You knew exactly what you were getting. You knew your limits. You didn't go in expecting miracles, so you rarely felt disappointed. It was a workhorse, plain and simple. Looking at it now, compared to the sheer brute force of modern GPUs, it feels like looking at a vintage muscle car—it might not win a drag race against a modern electric hypercar, but it still has plenty of soul.

So, I’ve been sitting here staring at my current rig, weighing the pros and cons of a potential overhaul. I'm seriously considering pulling the trigger on a beefier processor and a more capable graphics card, but I have one specific condition: I really don't want to deal with the headache of swapping out my motherboard. It feels like such a massive, messy project just to get a bit more frames per second, you know? I'd much rather just plug in some higher-end parts and call it a day if possible.

ETO, I’m just looking for the path of least resistance here—something that won't break the bank and won't be a massive headache to set up. 😁 Thanks.

Hey everyone,

My bad, I totally forgot to mention my budget. Honestly, I’m not entirely sure where to draw the line—I was thinking somewhere around $500 might be a decent starting point, but if there's a build out there that actually makes sense and offers real value, I could easily stretch it up to $700 or even $800. If it's worth the extra cash, I'm willing to pull the trigger.

It feels like I’m stuck in the middle of a perpetual tug-of-war. Half the people out there are telling me to dump my cash into a beefier processor, while the other half is screaming that the graphics card is the only thing that actually matters. It's one of those classic "damned if you do, damned if you don't" scenarios. 😁

I was just digging through the system requirements for Warzone, and honestly, looking at my current rig, I’m barely scraping by on the bare minimum. It’s a bit depressing. I remember back when the beta first dropped, the graphics were such a mess that the whole thing looked like I was playing Minecraft. It was pretty rough. 😁

I’m currently grinding through some Insurgency, and honestly, I’ve got a nagging feeling that my CPU is the one holding me back.
It doesn't matter what I tweak in my graphics settings; the usage stays pinned at 100% almost constantly. Whenever I get pulled into a CQB situation involving multiple players—you know, all those flashes and chaotic visual clutter—I end up losing a few frames right when it matters most. Those lost frames are exactly what kills me. Honestly, it feels like this happens to me in pretty much every single close-quarters engagement.
Look, I could probably limp along with my current rig. It’ll still handle the newer titles, provided they aren't absolute graphical monsters that demand every ounce of processing power. But, ETO—if you're asking for my two cents—I honestly think you'd see a much bigger jump in performance by prioritizing a solid CPU. If you're facing an "either/or" situation, that's where the real decision lies. Now, if you can somehow manage to squeeze both upgrades into a $550 budget? Man, that would be the dream scenario. Everything would just click.

Honestly, if I were in this position, I’d absolutely stick with the same socket. There’s really no point in tearing out the motherboard just to make a change; that’s a massive headache I’m not looking to deal with. My strategy would be simple: whatever CPU and GPU upgrades I can squeeze out of my current setup without swapping the board—that’s where I’m putting my money. Just maximize what’s already there and call it a day.

Where on earth are you guys hunting down those used mining cards? And does anyone actually know if they're turning up any CPUs in the mix too? 😁

Thanks. 🙏

Hey everyone,

I’m currently running a pretty ancient rig that I mostly use for hitting up some older titles. Lately, though, my buddies have been obsessing over Warzone, and now I'm wondering if there's any way to upgrade this setup enough to actually keep up with them. I’ve spent so much time playing games with subpar graphics that I don't really care about visual fidelity; I just need enough FPS to stay competitive without everything stuttering.

Current specs:

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz
Installed RAM 16.0 GB
Nvidia Geforce GTX 960

I was thinking maybe I could swap out the CPU and grab a better GPU, ideally without having to overhaul the entire motherboard.

Eto, I'm looking for the path of least resistance—something that won't break the bank. 😁 thanks

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steelsurfer17 said:Well, I finally went under the knife for my septoplasty.

The pain isn't actually the worst part—you’ve got plenty of meds for that. It’s manageable. Honestly, pulling those gauze pads out of your nose is more annoying than it is painful. There are these brief, incredible moments where you can actually take a full breath and finally feel what it's like to breathe through a functional nose...

But then, just a week later, the cartilage starts shifting back to its old shape. My doctor just shrugged his shoulders like it was nothing, and suddenly I’m right back at square one. Only now, I actually know how much this sucks.

There is absolutely no way I'm going back in for a second surgery...

I really wanted to be another success story, something to motivate others dealing with nasal issues.🙂

I didn't have any gauze or bleeding issues.🤷
I had the packing removed when I was discharged from the hospital (after three days), and I'll be wearing the silicone splints and tubes for another seven days... ten days total.
I realize every deviated septum is different, but maybe there are different surgical techniques used? Maybe it's worth looking into a different surgeon who might approach it differently?

So, I’m finally out of the hospital today..
I was training MMA and caught a stray punch right to the nose.
For the last few years, it’s been constant insomnia, pressure in my head, regular sinus infections, a stuffed-up nose, and all that crap.
The diagnosis? A deviated septum and a bunch of other nonsense.

I was admitted to the ward on Thursday, had surgery on Friday, and I'm out today.. feeling like a brand new man!😁
The surgery went great. The unit was modern, the nurses were fantastic, and the doctors were young and actually motivated to work.
At the end, they handed me some questionnaire to fill out because they're conducting a study; I'll be called back in about six months to follow up and see how the changes are holding up.
It was at the Mayo Clinic (ENT department).

I wasn't scared at all; I pretty much knew everything beforehand thanks to the talks with the doctors before the procedure. We had two consultations where they explained every single unknown detail.. honestly, hats off to them.
I got the anesthesia through an IV.. man, it hit me hard!🤷
The assistant told me they were laughing.. I just muttered, "Holy crap... what is this?!" and passed out.😁
The surgery lasted an hour, and I woke up two hours later.. I didn't know where I was for about half an hour. I was actually asking the nurse about the current exchange rate for the Euro.😂
For anyone wondering what the days following surgery are like... here’s my experience.
Day 1 (surgery in the morning):
Spent the whole day feeling nauseous and weak... you mostly just sleep through it. My teeth ached too... nothing major, Advil does the trick.
The stuffed-up nose is incredibly irritating.
Day 2:
I feel like Mike Tyson just beat the hell out of me.
Everything hurts... abs, legs, kidneys, teeth... but hey, at least I'm alive.😂
Still dealing with that annoying, stuffed-up nose.
Day 3:
Only now am I feeling a slight pain at the tip of my nose.. kind of like when your ear gets frozen and someone tugs on it.. nothing serious, Advil is still doing its job.
Honestly, I’m at the point where I want to rip my nose off and throw it on the floor (it's full of junk and so irritating).
Day 4:
Nothing hurts anymore, and getting the packing removed was totally painless.

Summary:
All the post-op misery was strictly due to the anesthesia, which absolutely wrecked me since I'm a smoker.
There was no pain in the nose itself and no bleeding... the worst part was dealing with the packed nose and constantly bugging the nurses to change my dressings.

I'm home now. I have silicone stents in my nose so I can breathe (about 60% capacity). I feel a little weak.. probably just from lying around.
Bottom line: if you have health issues caused by this, GO AND GET IT FIXED!

Take a look at what the doctor asked me in that questionnaire; all of this could be caused by a messed-up nose.
Disorientation, nausea, insomnia, irritability, fatigue, anxiety, lack of productivity, migraines, and God knows what else...

I haven't had any migraines since the surgery, and food actually tastes better now. I'm planning on quitting smoking because, item number one: I don't want to be back in the hospital for at least the next 50 years.
I managed to take a really deep, wonderful nap this afternoon after not sleeping well for years.
The dark circles under my eyes have almost completely faded since the operation.

Anyway, if anyone has questions, just ask.
I know exactly what kind of problems a bad nose can cause, and I know how many people are terrified of this surgery.. if I can help someone, it feels like I'm helping myself!👍

vividsailor7 said:I’ll give you that—it's definitely not a life-or-death operation.
But honestly? This is just the classic way the American healthcare system operates. Pure nonsense.😁

😁 I’m feeling pretty conflicted right now. On one hand, our healthcare system is actually decent when things get serious—you can't deny that. But on the other hand, I’m stuck on medical leave, and honestly, who knows how long this is going to drag on? Now comes the part I dread most: having to go through the whole gauntlet of tests and screenings all over again. It's just exhausting.🙂

Alright, thanks a million. I’m feeling a lot more level-headed now.

The ENT specialists told me straight up that the surgery isn't exactly life-or-death. In cases like mine, they usually insist that the patient be in perfect health before they'll even consider going under the knife.
Before I even got my results back, they gave me a heads-up that scheduling was becoming a total nightmare, so there was a real chance they might have to push my procedure back.
Honestly, I can't help but wonder if those subpar test results were just an excuse to stall.🤷

vividsailor7 said:1. What do your other coagulation results look like?
2. Who specifically told you that you couldn't proceed with anesthesia? Was it the anesthesiologist, the attending physician, or the ENT?
3. Have you had a CBC done? Are you experiencing any issues with urination?
4. How old are you?

1.
PV_1-0.86 (ref. 0.70-1.27)
PV_INR - 1.08 (standard INR)
aPTT (Ratio) - 0.92 (ref. 0.80-1.20)

2. The ENT specialist turned me away, but the anesthesiologist reviewed my labs and signed off on everything without any issues.

3. I'm not sure what "UK" refers to—I just did bloodwork, a urinalysis (dipstick and sediment), the anesthesia clearance, and my blood type.
The bloodwork looks fine, except for my platelet count... urine is mostly okay, though there's some mucus, it's a bit cloudy, and the bacteria count is high. No nitrites, though.
The hospital is referring me to Stanford, so I'm heading there this Friday.
Right now, I'm taking Sinersul just to try and knock down the inflammation a little bit.
As for urination, I haven't had any trouble at all, even though my bladder was acting up a bit right on the day of the tests. It was just that one day—nothing before or after.

4. 27

Thanks for the help.

Hey there,

I was scheduled for septoplasty because my nasal passages are constantly blocked and I’m dealing with chronic sinus infections.
However, I just went in for my pre-op testing, and they turned me away.
My platelet count came back at 118, and my urinalysis showed mucus and a significant amount of bacteria.
The attending physician says the results are likely just due to inflammation... but the whole thing feels weird. I’ve been dealing with these constant infections for ages, antibiotics don't seem to touch them, and now I'm stuck in this loop where I can't prove the infection is persistent enough to justify moving forward with the surgery despite these lab results.
I'm heading back to the hospital for a follow-up urine analysis as they requested, so hopefully, I'll have some actual answers soon.

Regarding those platelets—I've actually noticed for quite a while now that my wounds take forever to heal and tend to leave these lingering marks, which makes me wonder if this isn't just about the inflammation, but something else entirely. Even though I've been battling these sinus issues for two or three years now.

To give you some context, back in March, I had a routine physical through my employer and my platelets were sitting at 158. Now, in November, they're down to 118... is that kind of a drop something I should be seriously worried about?

Thanks!

Hey everyone, I’ve run into a bit of a headache here.
I just finished installing Windows 7, and now I can't seem to access a ton of websites that I know for a fact are live and running.
Specifically, I'm talking about some warez sites.
I already tried disabling the Windows firewall and Defender, but no luck—the issue persists.
Is this some kind of glitch within Windows itself, or is my ISP blocking these specific domains?
My provider is AT&T, and one example is xxx.warez-bb.org.