Posts by Kimberly Gomez34

Yeah, that sounds awesome. Provided the price is actually right,

The issue I’m seeing is that they aren't offering a 5-year warranty on those Corsair CX units, whereas the EVGA units with the new Hexa and Hyper lines actually do

https://www.amazon.com/corsair-psu-bu...m_medium=click

Otherwise, like I mentioned to you in that other thread—an EVGA 400 W or 450 W Hexa wouldn't hold you back at all during a RAM upgrade (the power draw increase is practically negligible), nor would it limit your GPU choice unless you're aiming for some high-end beast pulling 250W. Right now, a card like that costs you something like $600$2333 (RTX 3080), which is more than your entire upgrade path combined. Plus, components are becoming more efficient over time. By the time you're ready to swap out your GPU, we'll likely be looking at a 7nm or even a 5nm process, where a GPU with the power of an RTX 3080 might only pull half the wattage and sit firmly in the mainstream category.

Happy holidays to you too! 😁

1. You can definitely do that in those cases, though most people usually just leave it alone.
2. Nope, you're on your own when it comes to the software side of things.
3. If you're paying cash, then no—you'll end up with fewer options and higher prices.

Look, "satisfied" is a pretty subjective term. One guy might be looking to upgrade in two years, Mark might wait three, while Joseph could easily stick with the same setup for five. 😁

Think about hardware from five years ago that was top-tier back then—maybe an i5 2500K or a Core i7. A lot of people would still be perfectly happy running those today. Ultimately, it all comes down to the individual, the software they run, and how much they want to push their limits.

Is anyone planning on picking up something more expensive than a $167 at Amazon? If so, hit me up—I’ve got a discount code for $13 that’s valid through December 31st, and honestly, it’s probably just going to go to waste if nobody uses it.

Without setting any kind of rough budget, you might get suggestions ranging from $1667 all the way up to 15 $0.00. Generally speaking, if you don't establish a spending limit, you'll mostly just end up with 😬.

BTW, are the kids playing "real" games (the ones you actually have to install) or just some random browser games online?

No

It’s not just about the motherboard, but they probably didn't include a high-quality power supply in the build. That’s just how it goes with most pre-built PCs.

That AOC monitor is back in stock click
To be honest, guys, the people over at Best Buy who placed the initial orders actually had their purchases rejected—it was some nonsense about being out of stock or unable to fulfill the order—so I’m a bit puzzled why they’re listing it again. Who knows what’s going on there.

Samsung U32H850 480

$520

We're talking about those high-density RAM modules you see floating around eBay, which they label as "AMD only" because they're likely optimized specifically for their chipsets or just offer better compatibility there.

Perhaps you might find something useful below $667 for everyone

These OEMs all have their own proprietary standards, weird socket configurations, and custom specs—you never know what you're actually going to get. At the end of the day, a standard should actually be a standard. Unless, of course, they decide to change the rules mid-game.

When you run the math, you’re looking at roughly 168W on the +12V rail. That’s plenty of headroom if you're pairing an efficient CPU and GPU combo, like a Pentium Gold or an i3 paired with something like a GTX 1050 Ti.

If you want the best option, just head straight to Samsung. If you’re working with a tighter budget, you can always settle for that one instead.

Where on earth do you even find such inaccurate information in the age of the internet? 😬

Every pci-e x16 slot delivers 75w

That option is definitely the smarter buy for $810.

Regarding overclocking, you don't have a decent cooler, nor does your motherboard support anything high—you're looking at a 4.2GHz ceiling at most, assuming the cooler can even handle it.

Basically, grab the graphics card first, sell your current one, and start tucking money away for a full platform upgrade down the road.

If you're feeling a bit more ambitious (meaning you'll definitely be swapping platforms soon), you might want to dump all your cash into a gtx 1070 instead—maybe snag a Zotac mini from Amazon.

I was debating whether to pull the trigger on this, but I've decided to pass. I don't have—and won't be getting—a GPU powerful enough to handle high resolutions for gaming, and the pixel density is basically the same as a 23-24" FHD monitor. That means running 1080p on a 31.5" screen would look terrible and grainy, especially since I sit so close to my setup (probably less than two feet away). Honestly, even then, it’s a lousy deal for that price point, especially considering it's only 75Hz. The listing on the Amazon.com page actually has the specs wrong.

31.5" AOC Q3279VWF - $220

Check this out click

Hyper 612 Ver.2 - $93 Only 8 hours left.

By the way, there aren't any AM4 kits in stock right now. You’ll have to order one from Micro Center, and if I remember correctly, you'll be paying in dollars.

Links doesn't offer Denny's 24 interest-free installments like future (12 months), nor does Chase (links offers 9 installments interest-free, while future gives you 12)

The case and power supply are definitely higher quality here—the PSU comes with a 5-year warranty, and the case is equipped with three 12cm fans.

BTW, I can't really check the specifics of your quote.