Does anyone else feel like the "next big thing" cycle is moving at an insane speed now? It feels like every time I check the sports news, some kid who hasn't even hit his prime yet is already being linked to three or four of the biggest giants in the world.
I remember back in the day, you'd see a player dominate a league for a few seasons before the massive clubs even started sniffing around. Now, it feels like the moment a youngster shows a bit of technical proficiency or physical presence, the scouts from the heavyweights are already circling like sharks. It’s almost hard to watch because you know they're going to be tossed into a high-pressure environment before they've even figured out who they are as players.
I get that it's a business and these clubs need to secure talent early, but part of me misses the era where players actually grew up in their clubs a bit more. Is this just the natural evolution of the modern game, or are we just seeing a massive inflation in how much weight is given to "potential" over actual proven consistency?
Suppose you're looking at gaming for $1267. You might grab a laptop with a noticeably better GPU—like an MX150—but without the 4C/8T, 16GB RAM, or the SSD+HDD combo, even if it has a 17.3" IPS screen. Plus, it would be brand new with a warranty. If you need a stronger CPU for $1467, you're looking at laptops with an i5-8250U, still lacking the SSD/HDD and 16GB RAM, yet again brand new with a warranty. For $1533, it’s the same CPU paired with an MX150. So, in my opinion, maybe $3,500 is the ceiling, $1333 given everything else included. It holds some value, but potential buyers have plenty of other paths to take.
Right. This isn't really built for gaming; it's more of a reliable business machine designed to avoid stuttering. That was my only question. Thanks.
What would be a fair price for this? Acer 772g laptop. I7 4702 16gb ram gtx 760m 17,3" full hd ips ssd 240 1 TB hdd No warranty remaining; it has expired.
Greetings. I am looking for a location in Washington, D.C., where I might set up my target to practice archery. Ideally, somewhere in the eastern outskirts—maybe near Silver Spring or similar areas. Since I am working with a limited budget, is there any free public space available for recreational use? Thank you.
Alexander Moore67 said:It depends on your specific needs, but for a gaming rig, it's ten times more powerful and worth the price of both laptops combined.
That was my suspicion. Thanks for the input. And yes, strictly for gaming.
I'd like your thoughts on this potential upgrade. Moving away from my current machine: Dell Latitude Intel Core I5-3210M 12 GB RAM Dual graphics (Nvidia Graphics 2GB VRAM and ATI Radeon HD 8750M 2GB VRAM 128 bit) 1 TB HDD 17.3'' screen
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Motherboard - ASUS GA-78LMT-S2P Processor - Ryzen 7 3700X 8 core 3.5 GHz Graphics Card - Nvidia GTX 1060 4GB Nitro GDDR5 RAM - Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB HDD - 1TB WD Power Supply - Fortron Hyper 600W Case - Corsair 1200 + fan control (Zalman ZM-MFC1) Optical drive Fans - Big boy 200mm + 5 120mm USB Wi-Fi adapter Keyboard and mouse - Devastator 2 OS - Choice of OS (currently running macOS Monterey)
Greetings. I am looking for an estimate on the value of this laptop: Dell Inspiron Specifications: Dual GPUs Intel HD Graphics and Nvidia GeForce 930m Intel Core i5 5th Gen 8GB RAM 500GB HDD. -Windows 10 Overclocking is possible, though it has never been attempted. It is in pristine condition with no signs of wear. It was used exclusively for photo and video editing.
This is not my device, but rather an offer to trade for a PC build: Motherboard - ASUS GA-970A-UD3P Processor - AMD FX-8320 Graphics Card - PowerColor R9 380 RAM - Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB 1666MHz HDD - 1TB WD Green Power Supply - Fortron Hyper 600W Case - Corsair 1200W + Fan control (Zalman ZM-MFC1) Fans - One large 200mm, five 120mm units, and a new, unopened Cooler Master MasterPro 140mm A wireless USB adapter of unknown brand Keyboard and mouse - Devastator2 And additional unopened Cooler Master MasterFan Pro 140 fans
Greetings, everyone. This time, I am not looking to buy, but rather to sell. I could use some guidance. Does anyone know what a fair price would be for this setup: Motherboard - Gigabyte ga-970a-ud3p Processor - AMD FX-8320 8 Graphics Card - Sapphire R9 380 x 4 GB nitro GDDR5 RAM - Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB 1666MHz HDD - 1TB WD Green Power Supply - Fortron Hyper 600W Case - Antec 1200 + fan control (Zalman zm-mfc1) Fans - One large 200mm fan, five 120mm fans, and a brand new Cooler Master Master Pro 140mm Some sort of wireless USB dongle, though I am unsure of the exact model Keyboard and Mouse - Devastator2
I have decided to part with this machine after about eighteen months of use. What should I expect to get for it?
Zachary Nguyen2 said:That is your worst move. You would be better off picking up a decent used unit now and calling it a day.
Funds are tight at the moment. 😁I dropped nearly $9,000 on this rig, so I am planning to save up over the next few months to get something respectable. Right now, I can only spare another $667, and from what I have gathered, there are much better options available for just a little more.
$833 with shipping, $40 it's more expensive than this old BenQ. Why doesn't this BenQ have DisplayPort?
I looked at some 24'' options, but I have no idea which is better. I think I'll just grab some cheap 24" Full HD model for now, then wait a bit longer to get something actually worth the money.
What is the better trade-off for a monitor: higher refresh rates or higher resolution? I have been looking at models up to about $667, but I am undecided. Or perhaps you have a specific recommendation for a solid gaming monitor within a $667 budget?
I haven't decided on a monitor yet; that purchase is still pending. As for the graphics cards, I’ve been looking, and they all seem remarkably similar to me. Why is the RX series unavailable here? Is there any word on when they might arrive?
I know where to find parts; I just need to know which components actually perform well. I’ve put together a preliminary build that seems decent, so I’m asking what would offer the best value for this budget.
I just caught sight of the image. If I cut the SSD from the list, is there anything else worth upgrading elsewhere?
Timothy Kim60 said:First, what’s the primary use case? Are you looking for a monitor and peripherals as well?
The Intel Core i5-7600K isn't worth the premium over the standard model. You only really need an X370 if you require full SLI/Crossfire support or extra connectivity—things most users won't touch.
It's for gaming. 😁I'll probably just grab a monitor on Craigslist. I want to know what I can get for $8,000 that actually performs well for gaming. I picked this MSI B350 Gaming Pro because it looked solid enough.🙂
Hey everyone, I'm looking to build a new PC for $2667 😁. I came across this setup:
ASUS ROG Strix X370-E motherboard, sAM4, ATX MSI B350 Gaming Pro motherboard, sAM4, ATX
Which one is the better choice?
Intel Core i5-7600K processor Corsair 16 GB DDR4 2666MHz Vengeance Black (2x8GB kit), CMK16GX4M2A2666C16 550W Corsair CX Series power supply, 80+ Bronze Seagate IronWolf Pro 1TB hard drive Sama Vanguard high-end ATX-III full-tower case
Any suggestions for changes? Also, which GPU would pair well with this?
