Posts by Kimberly Gomez34

It won't work; that's an LGA 1150 socket, so you're limited strictly to the 4xxx series.

If he can find one, he should absolutely go for it. He just needs to check the motherboard's CPU support list, then hit up AliExpress or eBay—look for that free shipping tag and pull the trigger. Just make sure he double-checks if a BIOS update is required first.

https://www.craigslist.com/cs/processors/i5...listing-25696454
https://www.craigslist.com/cs/processors/in...listing-24068345
https://www.craigslist.com/cs/processors/i5...listing-25501076

If you feel like playing negotiator, try lowballing them by $50-$100 $50 since I doubt there's a huge line of buyers waiting

Alternatively, if you go for an i7, you could offer him up to $333 the absolute max
for that chip.
Regarding GPUs, if we're talking about used gear under $333—it really just depends on what kind of luck you have. Honestly, the best deal I've spotted lately was a GTX 960 for $200 (though it had a blower cooler and no warranty)
. This option is fine, provided it actually fits in your case 😁
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If it doesn't fit, you also have this and this available.

You might even find a slightly beefier 280X for roughly the same price, but those are older and lack FreeSync support, so IMO, I’d rather aim for a 4GB 380 model. You also have this GTX 770 with 4GB
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Regarding newer options—if you're looking for an upgrade from a GeForce GTX 1050 $433
A step up—the hardware we discussed in the threads above yours. It would also be a smart move to upgrade your processor to a Core i7 47xx or similar

In my opinion, building a small ITX PC is a much better move than messing around with any kind of NUC (for the reasons mentioned above). Sure, you end up paying a premium for that compact form factor, even if it means fewer features, but at least you’re getting actual performance and the ability to upgrade later.

As for the issue you're facing, there is a 99.99% chance it isn't the motherboard's fault—assuming it actually boots at all. Usually, when a motherboard is faulty, the PC won't boot up whatsoever.

Given that this was once the most sought-after GPU for mining, grabbing it for $350 is actually a solid win. To be fair, it’s not a massive steal when you compare it to the GeForce GTX 1060, but this model is a much better beast than that tiny single-fan version. All in all, things are looking up; if we just hang tight for a bit longer, we might even see a new generation drop right in time.

Finally, after what feels like an eternity, we’re seeing the Polaris 11 graphics card at a relatively reasonable price point

click - if you use the ePay promo code for a 10% discount, you can actually bring the cost down to about $600

As someone else mentioned above, those NUCs are basically paperweights because the hardware is just too weak. Specifically, you probably don't have an SSD in there, and if you do have a hard drive, it’s likely one of those slow 5400 rpm models—plus, the CPU is likely a low-power version that can't handle much. It would be much smarter to just fix up the PC you currently own. Have someone take a look at it; like I said, you might just need to reinstall the OS or perform a simple upgrade like adding more RAM. Honestly, I have no idea what you'd even use a NUC for, but you're definitely overreaching here.

You really need to take a look at your exact specs first. It doesn't make any sense to go out and buy parts or swap things around blindly if your PC is already decent. You might just need to do a clean install of Windows or maybe just a simple upgrade, like adding more RAM or potentially swapping the CPU.

Please re-upload that image using an online hosting service (like Imgur or something similar); you can't just provide a local file path from your desktop here.

I went through the exact same process when I was shopping for a new power supply. In the end, I landed in the same spot as you guys—it just isn't worth the extra wait or the massive headache. Sometimes shipping costs even drive the price up, but obviously, nothing beats those killer Amazon Lightning Deals.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-870-EVO-SATA-500GB/dp/B086W6P66X

It’s actually cheaper here in the States 😁

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=evga+supernova

Timothy Kim60, if you start flooding this thread with the same old nonsense, you're getting banned.

Alright, let me know what kind of monitor you're running—specifically, which ports are available on it.

IPS panels offer more vibrant colors and wider viewing angles, whereas VA panels deliver deeper blacks and better contrast. Honestly, just go with whichever one is cheaper or comes with a longer warranty.

Generally speaking, you can't just swap out a GPU in a laptop. Even if you could, where would you even find one? And more importantly, would the rest of the hardware be able to handle it—specifically the cooling system?

Honestly, if portability isn't a dealbreaker for you, it's better to just skip the laptop altogether. You'd end up shelling out a massive premium for a machine that delivers mediocre performance compared to what you'd get from a desktop setup.

The Nvidia GTX 960 simply can't handle 1440p under any circumstances; its only real niche is playing Solitaire or games with that level of simplicity. Even pushing 1080p becomes a struggle once you get into demanding titles (and no, I'm not talking about Fortnite), which you can clearly see here if you scroll all the way down to the game benchmarks
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As for that claim about the curvature, it's complete nonsense—just plain wrong.

Fortron Hyper 600W

It’s fully modular and comes with a solid 5-year warranty.

First off, spending three grand on absolutely nothing is a joke—just a basic 60Hz 1080p monitor. I mean, this Lenovo model at least hits 144Hz, though even that feels a bit overpriced.

Also, going with a 27" screen at 1080p isn't exactly the sweet spot if you sit close to the desk; you start losing clarity because the pixel density just isn't there on a larger panel.

Anyway, here is a more budget-friendly alternative with similar specs (27" 1080p, 144Hz, VA panel), though it lacks an ergonomic stand.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Acer+ED273Awidpx

Don't waste your breath stressing over those compatibility lists; who knows if they even bother updating them once the motherboard hits the shelves. Honestly, just grab whatever RAM fits your budget, flash the BIOS, and you're good to go.