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Kid's gaming PC is pure chaos in Desktops · Oct 4, 2018

Hey everyone, just wanted to drop a quick update so you all know how this whole saga wrapped up.

Here’s the final build I went with:

Kingston Technology A400 SSD 240 GB 240 GB 2.5
Toshiba P300 1TB
AMD Ryzen 5 1600
LC-Power Dragonslayer LC-984B-ON
ASRock Radeon Phantom gaming D RX570 4
Gigabyte B450M DS3H
G. Skill Aegis 8GB DDR4 3000Mhz
be quiet! system Power 9 500 w
Acer nitro VG240Ybmiix led monitor FreeSync

Got a keyboard, mouse, and ethernet cable too, bringing the total to roughly $2.75.

Everything was picked up at Best Buy, and honestly, I am beyond happy with the service there.

I grabbed a Windows 10 Key on eBay for about $6.50.

Thanks again to everyone who helped me out.

Only problem is... I totally bombed my history exam, so the PC is stuck in hibernate mode until Sunday. What a bummer! 😬

Kid's gaming PC is pure chaos in Desktops · Sep 26, 2018

Kimberly Gomez34 said:We were actually discussing the 1600X, which doesn't come with a cooler, unlike the standard 1600...

The performance gap between those two GPUs is roughly 10-15% in scenarios where memory capacity isn't the bottleneck. However, if you're feeling adventurous and want to buy the graphics card separately, you could order this instead. That one is priced at $255 (which would bring your $646 total to about $295 once you factor in standard shipping and US sales tax). It'll just take a little while to arrive
.

Damn, I always assumed extensions like type x, s, or ini meant an improved, better, more advanced version. 🤦 Thanks for clearing that up
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I'm definitely not ordering a GPU from Amazon because:
- My kid is expecting specific results / high scores (or whatever) in Fortnite next week
- A 10-15% "worse" experience is totally fine for a 13-year-old. So, we'll probably just go with the RX 570 4GB; maybe I'll bump it up to 8GB if he actually pulls off a grade of 5 on his history test.😬

Kid's gaming PC is pure chaos in Desktops · Sep 25, 2018

crimsonstag84 said:Man, that's a bummer. Amazon is pretty reliable too and their prices aren't bad... I'll probably just adjust my build list there.

EDIT:

ASRock Radeon Phantom gaming D RX580 8 GB AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Gigabyte GA-AX370M-GAMING 3 Toshiba P300 1 TB Acer nitro VG240Ybmiix led monitor LC-Power Dragonslayer LC-984B-ON
AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Gigabyte GA-AX370M-GAMING 3
Toshiba P300 1TB
Acer nitro VG240Ybmiix led monitor
LC-Power Dragonslayer LC-984B-ON, black without PSU
Kingston Technology A400 SSD 240 GB 240 GB 2.5"
G. Skill Aegis 8GB DDR4 3000Mhz
be quiet! system Power 9 500 w

7 $180 - Amazon

Damn, 😬 that's a bit steep, especially since RX 580 cards are pricey here in the States. But, you might still save some cash... if you pick up a GPU from ADM (CLICK) and bring it over to the shop to have them bundle it with the rest of the build, it should work out fine. That's where $100 the savings are.

Thanks crimsonstag84, I've rewritten the configuration and I'm about to send it to Micro Center, but one quick question before I hit send; do I actually need a CPU cooler? And maybe I'll swap out the graphics card after all, though I shouldn't overthink it.

Ashley Wood3 said:With a budget like yours, I honestly feel it would be a missed opportunity to settle for a gtx 1050, as its performance is quite underwhelming. An RX 570 offers a significantly more substantial boost, especially since you also gain access to FreeSync, though if you could manage it, an RX 580 8GB would truly be the ideal choice for your setup.

My only hesitation lies with that specific ASRock phantom model, which, in my humble opinion, is rather subpar when it comes to thermal management and noise levels; you would likely find much better satisfaction by selecting a higher-quality version of the 570 or perhaps even a 580 4GB.

Can I ask one more thing? How much (and what specifically) am I losing if I just go with the RX 570 4GB? I mean, I won't go broke over a hundred bucks, but I'm thinking about this from the perspective of a 13-year-old kid, and I'm working six days straight just to afford this GPU... 🕺

Kid's gaming PC is pure chaos in Desktops · Sep 25, 2018

crimsonstag84 said:Well, I'm already paying off my setup in installments, so maybe it's too good to be true? 😬

Unfortunately, it really does seem too good to be true, especially coming from Best Buy.
Their pricing on that $3.00 setup just blew right past any reasonable ceiling, and honestly, I just copy-pasted your configuration. On top of that, they had this totally indifferent, half-hearted attitude, acting like I was planning to drop $25 instead of $2.50.

The guy over at the Uzi shop was actually great, and I’d love to work with them, but they’re a bit pricier, so I have to make some compromises.
Is it possible to mix your parts with Kimberly Gomez34's build? Specifically, I'd want to swap out:
- ASRock Radeon Phantom gaming D RX570 4

for this:
- VGA Palit G GTX 1050Ti 4GB StormX GDDR5, HDMI, DVI*2, DP, 2S.

They didn't have the specific cooler, case, or power supply you listed, so I'm wondering if I can just grab those from Kimberly Gomez34's link instead?

Before I confuse anyone else, will this combo actually run smoothly?

- AMD CPU Desktop Ryzen 5 6C/12T 1600X (3.6/4.0GHz Boost, 19MB, 95W, AM4) box
- Case LC-Power Dragonslayer LC-984B-ON, black without PSU
- VGA Palit G GTX 1050Ti 4GB StormX GDDR5, HDMI, DVI*2, DP, 2S.
- Kingston Technology A400 SSD 240 GB 240 GB 2.5
- 2x Apacer DDR4 2400MHz, 4GB
- Xilence M704 CPU cooler for Intel and AMD processors, 120mm PWM fan
- Toshiba P300 1TB, 64MB, 7200rpm
- Motherboard MBO Gigabyte GA-AB350M-Gaming 3, AM4, A350, D4, S3, U3mATX
- Cooler master MWE 500 w, 80 PLUS bulk
- Acer nitro VG240Ybmiix led monitor FreeSync

That would bring the total to roughly =$2453.

I'll just grab Windows 10 on eBay (thanks for the tips), so I should stay within budget.

What do you guys think?

Thanks again to everyone helping me out.

Kid's gaming PC is pure chaos in Desktops · Sep 19, 2018

fadedorca66 said:What you learned isn't really true 😁 You buy processors based on what you can actually afford and what gives you the best bang for your buck—basically trying to squeeze the strongest chip possible into your budget. Whether it says Intel or AMD is probably the last thing you should care about.😁

A PC is definitely a more robust setup; it's easier to fix, easier to handle overheating issues, and much easier to upgrade later on...

Nowadays, since you install Windows from a USB stick and download games directly from the internet, you probably won't need one. Maybe if a kid wants to borrow discs from a friend or needs something for school, but that's about it...

Even when you're buying individual parts, they usually put everything together and test it; they aren't going to send you something that doesn't work. Unless you're just incredibly unlucky, I guess...

Nobody can guarantee it'll stay active, but it probably is 😁 For that amount of $8.25 I guess it's worth the gamble; if it works, it works.

As for Office, there's free stuff like OpenOffice. If not, maybe just try to scrape by at first. Otherwise, Office is pretty pricey, and you can't even get 2010 anymore, just 2016. And that's either a subscription (Office 365) or a one-time buy that costs over $333. You could also check with your school; they might have a free or cheaper option, I know some colleges have stuff like that available.

Ugh, just like that... all that self-confidence I spent the last two weeks building up? Gone. Just completely evaporated...😬

fadedorca66 said:What you learned isn't really true 😁 You buy processors based on what you can actually afford and what gives you the best bang for your buck—basically trying to squeeze the strongest chip possible into your budget. Whether it says Intel or AMD is probably the last thing you should care about.😁

A PC is definitely a more robust setup; it's easier to fix, easier to handle overheating issues, and much easier to upgrade later on...

Nowadays, since you install Windows from a USB stick and download games directly from the internet, you probably won't need one. Maybe if a kid wants to borrow discs from a friend or needs something for school, but that's about it...

Even when you're buying individual parts, they usually put everything together and test it; they aren't going to send you something that doesn't work. Unless you're just incredibly unlucky, I guess...

Nobody can guarantee it'll stay active, but it probably is 😁 For that amount of $8.25 I guess it's worth the gamble; if it works, it works.

As for Office, there's free stuff like OpenOffice. If not, maybe just try to scrape by at first. Otherwise, Office is pretty pricey, and you can't even get 2010 anymore, just 2016. And that's either a subscription (Office 365) or a one-time buy that costs over $333. You could also check with your school; they might have a free or cheaper option, I know some colleges have stuff like that available.

Yeah, that’s exactly why I went along with it. Especially since I'm pinning my hopes on the little one taking over all the future upgrades... ☕

fadedorca66 said:What you learned isn't really true 😁 You buy processors based on what you can actually afford and what gives you the best bang for your buck—basically trying to squeeze the strongest chip possible into your budget. Whether it says Intel or AMD is probably the last thing you should care about.😁

A PC is definitely a more robust setup; it's easier to fix, easier to handle overheating issues, and much easier to upgrade later on...

Nowadays, since you install Windows from a USB stick and download games directly from the internet, you probably won't need one. Maybe if a kid wants to borrow discs from a friend or needs something for school, but that's about it...

Even when you're buying individual parts, they usually put everything together and test it; they aren't going to send you something that doesn't work. Unless you're just incredibly unlucky, I guess...

Nobody can guarantee it'll stay active, but it probably is 😁 For that amount of $8.25 I guess it's worth the gamble; if it works, it works.

As for Office, there's free stuff like OpenOffice. If not, maybe just try to scrape by at first. Otherwise, Office is pretty pricey, and you can't even get 2010 anymore, just 2016. And that's either a subscription (Office 365) or a one-time buy that costs over $333. You could also check with your school; they might have a free or cheaper option, I know some colleges have stuff like that available.

Yeah, maybe we actually *will* end up needing an optical drive after all. Then again, I've got one on my home laptop, so maybe I can just skip it for now... I'll have to sleep on it and give it some more thought.

fadedorca66 said:What you learned isn't really true 😁 You buy processors based on what you can actually afford and what gives you the best bang for your buck—basically trying to squeeze the strongest chip possible into your budget. Whether it says Intel or AMD is probably the last thing you should care about.😁

A PC is definitely a more robust setup; it's easier to fix, easier to handle overheating issues, and much easier to upgrade later on...

Nowadays, since you install Windows from a USB stick and download games directly from the internet, you probably won't need one. Maybe if a kid wants to borrow discs from a friend or needs something for school, but that's about it...

Even when you're buying individual parts, they usually put everything together and test it; they aren't going to send you something that doesn't work. Unless you're just incredibly unlucky, I guess...

Nobody can guarantee it'll stay active, but it probably is 😁 For that amount of $8.25 I guess it's worth the gamble; if it works, it works.

As for Office, there's free stuff like OpenOffice. If not, maybe just try to scrape by at first. Otherwise, Office is pretty pricey, and you can't even get 2010 anymore, just 2016. And that's either a subscription (Office 365) or a one-time buy that costs over $333. You could also check with your school; they might have a free or cheaper option, I know some colleges have stuff like that available.

Then there were those folks on the forum who just couldn't catch a break... 😁

fadedorca66 said:What you learned isn't really true 😁 You buy processors based on what you can actually afford and what gives you the best bang for your buck—basically trying to squeeze the strongest chip possible into your budget. Whether it says Intel or AMD is probably the last thing you should care about.😁

A PC is definitely a more robust setup; it's easier to fix, easier to handle overheating issues, and much easier to upgrade later on...

Nowadays, since you install Windows from a USB stick and download games directly from the internet, you probably won't need one. Maybe if a kid wants to borrow discs from a friend or needs something for school, but that's about it...

Even when you're buying individual parts, they usually put everything together and test it; they aren't going to send you something that doesn't work. Unless you're just incredibly unlucky, I guess...

Nobody can guarantee it'll stay active, but it probably is 😁 For that amount of $8.25 I guess it's worth the gamble; if it works, it works.

As for Office, there's free stuff like OpenOffice. If not, maybe just try to scrape by at first. Otherwise, Office is pretty pricey, and you can't even get 2010 anymore, just 2016. And that's either a subscription (Office 365) or a one-time buy that costs over $333. You could also check with your school; they might have a free or cheaper option, I know some colleges have stuff like that available.

I honestly don't know. I might just grab an option for around $50 through some software deals sites. I still need to do more digging. Then again, I'd like to think eBay wouldn't be messing around with anything illegal.

fadedorca66 said:What you learned isn't really true 😁 You buy processors based on what you can actually afford and what gives you the best bang for your buck—basically trying to squeeze the strongest chip possible into your budget. Whether it says Intel or AMD is probably the last thing you should care about.😁

A PC is definitely a more robust setup; it's easier to fix, easier to handle overheating issues, and much easier to upgrade later on...

Nowadays, since you install Windows from a USB stick and download games directly from the internet, you probably won't need one. Maybe if a kid wants to borrow discs from a friend or needs something for school, but that's about it...

Even when you're buying individual parts, they usually put everything together and test it; they aren't going to send you something that doesn't work. Unless you're just incredibly unlucky, I guess...

Nobody can guarantee it'll stay active, but it probably is 😁 For that amount of $8.25 I guess it's worth the gamble; if it works, it works.

As for Office, there's free stuff like OpenOffice. If not, maybe just try to scrape by at first. Otherwise, Office is pretty pricey, and you can't even get 2010 anymore, just 2016. And that's either a subscription (Office 365) or a one-time buy that costs over $333. You could also check with your school; they might have a free or cheaper option, I know some colleges have stuff like that available.

Software deals has a lifetime offer for $233 regarding Office 2016, but honestly, checking with my school sounds like a much better plan.

Thanks.

Kid's gaming PC is pure chaos in Desktops · Sep 19, 2018

Ashley Wood3 said:Kimberly Gomez34, I have to say, that price point feels a bit steep. It might be worth considering $2333 installment plans, especially if she skips the monitor and other peripherals for now. To be perfectly honest, crimsonstag84's build is significantly more powerful than my own setup, yet it remains $200 more expensive, even when you account for a few minor shared advantages. Furthermore, the screen included there isn't nearly as good as the LG 23 MP68VQ, which I personally consider to be an absolute best-buy. Perhaps the most prudent approach would be to finance that specific configuration while purchasing the LG 23 MP68VQ outright with cash, given how much value it offers. If things get tight, maybe she could opt for a slightly more budget-friendly processor or adjust another component?

Oh, and I should also mention that the new nitro monitor looks like it could be quite a solid value as well.

Thanks again! Honestly, I’m thinking about just grabbing that Smartecov build and swapping out their suggested monitor for the one you recommended... It actually keeps me right within my budget.

Kimberly Gomez34 said:True, I hadn't considered that the installment plan might end up being about 10% higher than the cash price. Following crimsonstag84's suggestion, we'd be looking at roughly $2567 for installments (maybe even less, since I think Centro offers an 8% discount for cash payments). If that still feels too steep, he could always pivot to my idea or his and swap in a cheaper graphics card—the gtx 1050ti. Honestly, I wouldn't mess around with Pentium processors; it would be a real shame to pass up a hexa Ryzen at these prices like in my or crimsonstag84's proposal. Some games suffer from stuttering on a basic quad-core, let alone a dual-core with four threads. It wouldn't be great if the kid gets frustrated because things aren't running smoothly. Otherwise, it’s a very upgradeable setup; one day he can just pop in another 8GB of RAM and a beefier GPU, and he'll be set.

If we stick to the budget I laid out, I'd modify my proposal to swap out the gtx 1060 3 instead of the current one for this option, which allows him to take advantage of FreeSync on the monitor (just enable FreeSync on the monitor itself, and then in the Radeon drivers)

So, I'm looking at grabbing a Ryzen processor paired with one of these GPUs being thrown around: either the Asrock Radeon Phantom gaming D RX570 4 or the ASR-PGD RX570 4GB, or maybe just the gtx 1050 ti. Does that combo actually work together? Is everything compatible...

Kimberly Gomez34 said:True, I hadn't considered that the installment plan might end up being about 10% higher than the cash price. Following crimsonstag84's suggestion, we'd be looking at roughly $2567 for installments (maybe even less, since I think Centro offers an 8% discount for cash payments). If that still feels too steep, he could always pivot to my idea or his and swap in a cheaper graphics card—the gtx 1050ti. Honestly, I wouldn't mess around with Pentium processors; it would be a real shame to pass up a hexa Ryzen at these prices like in my or crimsonstag84's proposal. Some games suffer from stuttering on a basic quad-core, let alone a dual-core with four threads. It wouldn't be great if the kid gets frustrated because things aren't running smoothly. Otherwise, it’s a very upgradeable setup; one day he can just pop in another 8GB of RAM and a beefier GPU, and he'll be set.

If we stick to the budget I laid out, I'd modify my proposal to swap out the gtx 1060 3 instead of the current one for this option, which allows him to take advantage of FreeSync on the monitor (just enable FreeSync on the monitor itself, and then in the Radeon drivers)

Wait, what? 😁 Is that supposed to run on that monitor Ashley Wood3 suggested?

crimsonstag84 said:Well, I'm already paying off my setup in installments, so maybe it's too good to be true? 😬

Care 🙂 That suggestion is definitely my top pick. I'll print everything out and head over to Centro next week.

Kid's gaming PC is pure chaos in Desktops · Sep 19, 2018

You guys are absolute lifesavers, seriously! I know you all had to carve out time from your lives for this, so thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ve spent days staring at specs and learning things like how an Intel processor might be better than an AMD one, or that AMD is cheaper and totally fine for gaming, but honestly... that's about as far as my brain can take me. So, everyone, once again 🙏

Bryan Rivera83 said:Honestly, you could probably just snag him a gaming console and a laptop for even less than what was budgeted—assuming he’s already got a decent TV to hook everything up to.

Initially, I was looking at a gaming laptop in this price range because it seemed like a cleaner, more streamlined solution, but everyone convinced me that a PC is the way to go. We only have one TV in the house—mostly just out of principle—so I am absolutely not handing that over for gaming. 😁 Thanks again.

Ashley Wood3 said:...

Total cost: $2.00 with installment plans, free assembly, and delivery. This doesn't include Windows 10 (I have no idea what they charge for the cheapest option), speakers/headphones, mouse/keyboard, or an optical drive if one were even needed.

Thanks so much. One question though: do I actually need an optical drive? What would I even use it for?

crimsonstag84 said:Honestly, this build from the link is a total rip-off. Best Buy offers free assembly, and setting up Windows is pretty straightforward, to be honest.

AMD CPU desktop Ryzen 5 6C/12T 1600X (3.6/4.0GHz Boost,19MB,95W,AM4) box
SilentiumPC Regnum RG4T Black Case without PSU P/N: SPC178
Asrock Radeon Phantom Gaming D RX570 4GB, ASR-PGD RX570 4GB
Kingston SSD 240GB A400 SATA3 2.5 SSD (7mm height), TBW: 80TB, EAN: 740617261219
2x Apacer DDR4 2400MHz, 4GB
SilentiumPC Spartan 3 PRO HE1024 CPU cooler
Toshiba P300 1TB, 64MB, 7200rpm HDWD110UZSVA
MBO Gigabyte GA-AB350M-Gaming 3,AM4,A350,D4,S3,U3,mATX motherboard
SilentiumPC Vero L2 500W Bronze P/N: SPC164 power supply
LG 22" LED IPS, 22MK430H, VGA, DVI, HDMI, FreeSync

Total: $2.25 on financing - Best Buy

😁 for picking from that link. I knew it wasn't a great idea, which is why I asked here. The only thing I liked about those pre-built solutions was that they claimed the configuration was tested, which makes me think nothing was put together incorrectly. Thank you so much.

Kimberly Gomez34 said:Nicole Garcia43, putting a build together shouldn't be an issue for you. Almost every major retailer, like Best Buy or Micro Center, offers free assembly if you spend over $667—it's how they handle their pre-built systems anyway. You just need a competent hand to give you a solid recommendation. For instance, here is what I would suggest: 😁

Configuration:

Links:

For a monitor, maybe look at one of these:

Honestly, buying retail Windows licenses at full price makes zero sense unless this is for a corporation. Your options are pretty simple:

- "Figure it out" (maybe a tech-savvy friend can install it for you)
- Pick up a key for a few bucks on eBay (just make sure it's Windows 10 x64)
- Ask the guys at the shop if they can handle the installation for you

Thanks, thanks so much. This advice was really helpful, both for the build and the Windows situation. I actually looked into that eBay option before, but I thought those keys wouldn't last forever... One more question though. I'm also going to need Office 2010. Should I buy that outright, or is it the same deal where I have to find a workaround?

Everything is getting a lot clearer now. I'm going to go dig into everything you suggested and double-check the prices at Centro and Uzishop.

Kid's gaming PC is pure chaos in Desktops · Sep 19, 2018

Hey everyone,
I'm looking for some help, assuming anyone actually has the patience, energy, and free time to deal with someone else's headache. 🙏

So, here's the deal. I have a kid, about 13 years old, and I promised to buy him a computer for schoolwork and gaming.
My budget is $2.50, and that needs to cover everything (the PC itself + a monitor + a Windows 10 license).
Now, here's the catch. I am a complete novice when it comes to this stuff. I have a vague idea of what the different parts are, but trying to understand how they all connect and work together is giving me a massive migraine. I was going to try and take a shortcut, but instead of just guessing blindly, I figured I'd ask you guys here.

I'm thinking about something like this. Is it any good?

I don't have the technical know-how to build a rig myself, and I don't know anyone who can, so if anyone feels like putting a list together, I’d love a configuration that might be better than the one in the link. There's one big condition, though: I need to be able to print the list out and hand it over at a single store. I really need to buy everything from one place so I can just pay by credit card and split it into monthly installments.

From what I've looked at, Protis seems decent, and then there's Centro and Instar, but if you have any other recommendations for a reliable shop, please let me know.

One last question. Would the people at the store actually be willing to install Windows for me if I didn't buy the license directly from them?

Test post in Forum Help! · Jun 5, 2015

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Test post in Forum Help! · Jun 5, 2015

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How do I use Multi-Quote? in Forum Help! · Feb 9, 2015

Spectre said:I’m guessing it’s an issue with the browser itself

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I think it'll work

If you're running an ad-blocker extension like NoScript, you'll need to whitelist the forum site.

Check

Or maybe you just need to enable cookies or tweak some other setting in your browser preferences.

Test?

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How do I use Multi-Quote? in Forum Help! · Feb 9, 2015

Kevin Newman3 said:🙂good grief

Let's not just yet

...I give up...

Not yet

I'm going to bed

Attempt 3

How do I use Multi-Quote? in Forum Help! · Feb 9, 2015

Šljeznoj said:
I just can't wrap my head around this... I don't get it at all.

. Let me try
What am I supposed to click first? None of these instructions make any sense to me, and I have no idea how to, say, quote multiple posts at once 🙄 try 2 x Quote

How does multi-quote work? In what order should I do it, and when?

Test 3

How do I use Multi-Quote? in Forum Help! · Feb 9, 2015

hiddenmarlin14 said:If you just want a single quote—meaning you want to show the specific message you're replying to—just hit the "Quote" icon in the bottom right corner of that post. It’ll open the editor with that user's message already typed out for you.

Right next to that "Quote" button, there's an icon for "Multi-quote." Just scroll through the thread and click that icon on every post you want to address. Once you're done, head to the bottom of the page and hit "Post Reply." A window will pop up containing all the posts you selected.

Good luck navigating this mess. 😉

try 2 x Quote

hit "quote" down below, and it'll open a page where you can write your response, with the original message already typed out for you.

try 2

right next to "quote," there's an icon for "multiple quote." Just scroll through the thread and click the icon on every post you want to comment on. Once you're done, head to the bottom of the thread and hit "post reply."

try 3

and again, it opens a window for your reply with all those posts you selected via "multiple quote" already loaded in there.

Have fun... 😉

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try 4

Not quite how I pictured it, let me try again...

How do I use Multi-Quote? in Forum Help! · Feb 9, 2015

hiddenmarlin14 said:If you just want a single quote—meaning you want to show the specific message you're replying to—just hit the "Quote" icon in the bottom right corner of that post. It’ll open the editor with that user's message already typed out for you.

Right next to that "Quote" button, there's an icon for "Multi-quote." Just scroll through the thread and click that icon on every post you want to address. Once you're done, head to the bottom of the page and hit "Post Reply." A window will pop up containing all the posts you selected.

Good luck navigating this mess. 😉

I honestly have no clue where these extra icons or little bubbles are supposed to be, so I'm stuck trying this copy/paste thing instead...

Right next to the "quote" button, there's an icon for "multiple quote." You just go through the thread and click the icon on every post you want to comment on.

Trying it out

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Then you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the thread and hit "post reply." A window will pop up with your response area, and it'll have all those posts you selected via "multiple quote" already loaded in there for you.

Good luck with that 😉

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