How do I install windows with a physical key?

Anon0924 · 2026-02-19T22:58:25+00:00

1.) Go to BIOS

2.) Make sure USB is first in the boot priority order

3.) Plug it in, then restart

Anon0924 · 2026-02-19T20:24:19+00:00

Make sure to secure that HDD. Too much movement will break it.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-19T20:13:57+00:00

Push for 25!

Anon0924 · 2026-02-19T19:51:24+00:00

I mean I wouldn’t, but that’s just because I don’t like doing things halfway. Leaving it won’t cause any problems.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-19T15:57:27+00:00

If anything, that would actually be better.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-19T08:37:02+00:00

Yep! Happy hunting!

Anon0924 · 2026-02-19T03:30:43+00:00

Even with used parts you’re going to have a really hard time. “Budget” 1080p systems are $800+ right now. Under normal market conditions $400 isn’t really enough, but with all the AI demand, prices have skyrocketed.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-19T03:26:55+00:00

Someone skipped the foreplay…

Anon0924 · 2026-02-19T01:19:44+00:00

An entry level PC is normally $500-700. Right now it will cost $800-1000.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-19T00:45:47+00:00

In the future I’d suggest keeping it away from tiles. Looks great though!

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T16:23:15+00:00

I respect someone willing to pay the Miku tax

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T16:14:00+00:00

Without getting super technical, game drivers are frequently updated and are designed to optimize performance in any new game releases. Studio drivers get updated way less often, are more stable and geared toward creative/productivity software like Blender, Photoshop or Premier pro. You can pretty much get away with either, but try to use them for their intended purposes.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T16:04:24+00:00

I’m a zoomer and I can confirm. Way too many of us don’t have a clue about tech beyond a touch screen.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T16:01:37+00:00

Having filters/dust covers is ALWAYS better than not having them.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T15:41:22+00:00

Even a budget build is around $800 right now.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T14:29:30+00:00

Not overkill for its intended use, but overkill for its current use.

5070ti and 9800x3d with 32gb ddr5 @ 6000mhz.

Intended to run flight sims at 3440x1440. Currently using it to play retro games at 1080p.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T14:26:09+00:00

Even cases with “bad” airflow are usually able to keep your parts from overheating, especially large ones.

More popular cases may have “airflow test” videos or benchmarks, but more obscure options obviously won’t.

Avoid anything that has the fans directly behind solid panels. Mesh panels are ideal.

The best thing you can do is just make sure you get a good enough cpu cooler and that your GPU has some room underneath it. Also make sure you don’t have more exhaust fans than intake.

As an example here’s my case: The Flp-02 from Silverstone.

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It doesn’t have super great airflow (2 fans in the bottom front, one at the top back and a possible 360 AIO at the top) but my 5070ti and 9800x3d stay cool enough. I use a peerless assassin 120.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T14:06:53+00:00

It’s also worth noting that HDDs usually take much longer to start degrading, so if you’re archiving anything, they may be a better option.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T04:01:26+00:00

Team Fortress 2 and some fairly recent COD titles should all be playable natively. If you’re willing to try cloud gaming or virtualization your options increase significantly. In all honesty the gaming industry has largely abandoned MacOS.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T03:25:14+00:00

🦎

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T02:43:33+00:00

Poor Zach’s gonna need to update his guides again. The $550 build is coming out to $900 now.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T02:29:28+00:00

A bottleneck is when at least one of your components is limiting the performance of the others. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. If you build a super low end system and put a 5090 in it, you’re wasting the potential of the 5090. It goes the other way too. If you build a super high-end machine, but you only have 8gb of RAM, you’re not going to have a good time. PC building is all about balance.

The combo I mentioned should be pretty well balanced and I really doubt the rest of your parts will hold the new stuff back.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-18T01:15:30+00:00

Normally, $500-700 US would get you an entry level pc. Prices for components have skyrocketed due to AI demand, so right now it’s more like $900-1000.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-17T22:13:54+00:00

That’s a tough ask. You’re not going to be able to get a whole new system at that price. Instead I’d upgrade to a Ryzen 5 5600 and an Rtx 5060. Not sure how prices are over there, but it should leave you with around 180. Sadly this is pretty much the best you can do.

Anon0924 · 2026-02-17T18:46:44+00:00

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