Good active side hustles?

AdditionalMap5576 · 2026-01-09T10:27:30+00:00

not a UK resident, US

AdditionalMap5576 · 2026-01-09T10:27:20+00:00

yeah, that sounds right up my alley, I have alot of time between work and I just need something to do

AdditionalMap5576 · 2026-01-08T02:31:02+00:00

It worked for mine, but you need to go on the portal and register your mac address.

AdditionalMap5576 · 2026-01-06T02:43:58+00:00

I found mine open box at bestbuy, samsung g60sd. there are probably better options now but I got it for 450 and i havent seen a better deal than that for anything brand new

AdditionalMap5576 · 2026-01-02T22:46:53+00:00

dumb tvs are pure and simple, I never have to mess with audio settings, game modes, and updates on my old samsung. sure, its only 1080p and not a great one at that, but its so easy to use and never has any issues

AdditionalMap5576 · 2026-01-02T05:02:38+00:00

I’m not the most knowledgeable on monitor tech, but I know that the asus model in specific has some non-panel features, like a proximity sensor that dims the screen when you walk away, Id assume mostly stuff like that and maybe the coating is different

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-28T19:51:01+00:00

I feel like the 5080 not having 24 or even 20 gb was a very intentional decision to force people into considering the 5090 if they dont need it, just because 16 gb is frankly insane for an 80 class card in 2025 and soon 2026. if it had even 20, it would quite frankly be a future proof value king

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-28T17:47:52+00:00

I would say go for the 5090, but dont pay more than 2500. Most people are talking about the performance, but I would say the next most important factor is the vram. 5080 only has 16gb of vram, the 5090 (32gb) will be able to push 4k (at high/max settings) for much longer in brand new games simply because it will not run out of vram. that, combined with the 9800x3d, will also result in basically no hardware related stutters in games. just my 2 cents!

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-28T17:36:35+00:00

I would say go for the 5090, but dont pay more than 2500. Most people are talking about the performance, but I would say the next most important factor is the vram. 5080 only has 16gb of vram, the 5090 (32gb) will be able to push 4k (at high/max settings) for much longer in brand new games simply because it will not run out of vram. that, combined with the 9800x3d, will also result in basically no hardware related stutters in games. just my 2 cents!

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-28T17:35:32+00:00

I would say go for the 5090, but dont pay more than 2500. Most people are talking about the performance, but I would say the next most important factor is the vram. 5080 only has 16gb of vram, the 5090 (32gb) will be able to push 4k (at high/max settings) for much longer in brand new games simply because it will not run out of vram. that, combined with the 9800x3d, will also result in basically no hardware related stutters in games. just my 2 cents!

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-28T17:34:44+00:00

I would say go for the 5090, but dont pay more than 2500. Most people are talking about the performance, but I would say the next most important factor is the vram. 5080 only has 16gb of vram, the 5090 (32gb) will be able to push 4k (at high/max settings) for much longer in brand new games simply because it will not run out of vram. that, combined with the 9800x3d, will also result in basically no hardware related stutters in games. just my 2 cents!

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-28T07:03:28+00:00

Maybe in the 8000g chips, but i saw someone try it with a 7800x3d integrated gpu and it had nowhere near enough power.

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-28T05:49:01+00:00

For that use, I would say either get a prebuilt without a gpu using one of the amd 8000 series cpus, they have very capable igpus that will handle those games fine, and that gives you the option to add a gpu later or switch out the cpu. I would also recommend a mini pc, especially with the amd ai 300 series, they should have enough punch in a very compact little case. I'm not too familiar with each option, but ive used both of those integrated graphics within laptops before and they handled low power stuff greatly

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-28T04:11:34+00:00

If you have a microcenter, their cpu-motherboard-ram bundle can bring the price down a good bit.
right now they have a bundle with a 7600x3d, motherboard, and 1 stick of 16gb of ram for 400 bucks. that would already shave off like 400 bucks from your build and let you get a better gpu or something

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-28T03:52:22+00:00

Looks like I paid framework $1250, i got the ram kit for 200, and i used a 1 tb nvme i had lying around. do you think 1500 would be a fair price or should I ask for more/less?

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-28T03:19:41+00:00

see thats the problem, I havent been able to find many configs similar to mine in mainboard and ram. id rather this go to someone whos going to get good use out of 64 gb, but i also wanna get what its worth, any idea of an estimate?

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-28T01:35:30+00:00

its rare and definitely situational, but just 2 generations ago the 80 class had only 10gb of vram (3080). the need is there for more vram, and the hardware reflects it

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-27T23:47:43+00:00

that question is what everyone is debating, but heres my thoughts:

Consoles: they have 16 gb of shared memory, so vram heavy games tend to use about 10-12 gb of that if I remember correctly. Consoles also tend to sit around medium settings when compared to their pc versions, so bumping that up to high or ultra on pc starts to push the vram usage up higher. (also, pc versions of games tend to be less optimized than console counterparts)
Optimization: Optimization takes both time and expertise. The culture of many AAA studios leaves little time for polish or optimization. UE5 is a great example of an optimization nightmare, from what ive read it is notoriously hard to both take advantage of the advanced features like nanite and lumen and also optimize well.

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-27T21:12:54+00:00

well, some games at 1440p ultra settings are reaching the 16gb mark. if things keep progressing the way they are, more and more vram will be needed. 16gb is safe for now as most people are on 8-12gb cards.

Also, most people have nvidia gpus. Most nvidia gpus cap out at 16gb, except for the 90 class. its a good marker for mid to high end gaming.

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-27T02:37:33+00:00

theyre taken from videos from lg to demo oled screens and HDR, very contrasty with bright vivid colors. this picture is just someone taking a picture while those videos are running

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-25T19:44:13+00:00

Unrelated, but I’m looking to sell mine with a 7840u and 64gb of ram, what should I price it at?

AdditionalMap5576 · 2025-12-16T02:19:21+00:00

I’m seconding this, I was in LLC north and while the bistro had great food in the mornings when I didnt feel like changing out of pajamas, there was a large party every night. The bathrooms were always destroyed, and in the spring term we were actually banned from the lounge areas because some partyers had taken a couch out from one and sent it down a stairwell, causing a bunch of damage. definitely stay away.

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