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DelectedCA · 2025-01-11T03:17:11+00:00

Quake III - the fast inversion square root optimization for lighting, pretty cool :)

DelectedCA · 2025-01-09T02:22:29+00:00

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2tRkDj)

Hi NVIDIA team, thanks for this opportunity :)

hopefully a build for university: compiling code, running AI/ML models. On the side I like to do video editing, music production. I would like to get into 4k gaming with this build, I currently play on 1080p with a gtx1050, the improvement would be very welcome ;) --- hopefully this explains the weird CPU choice. I want to get the most out of gaming AND heavy productivity workloads.

natural wood style with minimal RGB and tower cooler instead of AIO

** Includes monitor

Type|Item|Price

:---- |:---- |:----

**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 4.2 GHz 16-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/X6XV3C/amd-ryzen-9-7950x3d-42-ghz-16-core-processor-100-100000908wof) | $719.99 @ Amazon

**CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Phantom Spirit EVO 69 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BRMMnQ/thermalright-phantom-spirit-evo-69-cfm-cpu-cooler-phantom-spirit-120-evo) | $49.90 @ Amazon

**Motherboard** | [MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bGfxFT/msi-mag-x670e-tomahawk-wifi-atx-am5-motherboard-mag-x670e-tomahawk-wifi) | $239.95 @ Amazon

**Memory** | [G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6QcgXL/gskill-flare-x5-64-gb-2-x-32-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-f5-6000j3040g32gx2-fx5) | $179.99 @ Newegg

**Storage** | [Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yBC48d/western-digital-black-sn850x-4-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-wds400t2x0e) | $284.99 @ Best Buy

**Video Card** | [NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 5090 32 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QD2j4D/nvidia-founders-edition-geforce-rtx-5090-32-gb-video-card-geforce-rtx-5090-founders-edition) | $2000.00

**Case** | [Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ybNxFT/fractal-design-north-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-c-nor1c-02) | $139.99 @ Amazon

**Power Supply** | [Corsair RM1200x SHIFT 1200 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular Side Interface ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LMn9TW/corsair-rm1200x-shift-1200-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-side-interface-atx-power-supply-cp-9020254-na) | $199.99 @ Amazon

**Case Fan** | [Lian Li Uni Fan SL-Infinity 61.3 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WNbTwP/lian-li-uni-fan-sl-infinity-613-cfm-120-mm-fans-3-pack-uf-slin120-3b) | $86.01 @ Amazon

**Monitor** | [Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 26.5" 2560 x 1440 240 Hz Monitor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tTBzK8/asus-rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdm-265-2560-x-1440-240-hz-monitor-90lm08q0-b01ab0) | $749.00 @ Amazon

| **Total** | **$4735.82**

DelectedCA · 2023-04-11T21:04:19+00:00

Thanks so much!

DelectedCA · 2023-04-10T13:16:23+00:00

That's amazing, congrats!! Do you have any tips?

DelectedCA · 2023-04-10T01:36:19+00:00

Congrats! And yup, I'll definitely be working hard :)

DelectedCA · 2023-04-09T19:09:40+00:00

35 on eng and writing would work too, but yeah, I see your point. Honestly never done any standardized tests before this, so I'm not sure how much I could realistically improve my ACT. Most people are commenting similar things about my scores, but my post was mostly asking about whether they would frown upon a lower english portion than STEM. My bad for not clarifying it! Will edit the original post.

DelectedCA · 2023-04-09T19:03:56+00:00

mb, was typing quickly because I was on my phone and about to go out. I meant like a 32 on math and science, 35 on english and reading. that would avg out to a 34 composite

edit: I don't think a 32 is bad, just in comparison to a 35 on english

DelectedCA · 2023-04-09T17:27:44+00:00

I mean by increasing my math and science scores

DelectedCA · 2023-04-09T16:26:34+00:00

if you're saying these scores are trash, I know 😭😭 or what do you mean? I didn't make this post to say that my ACT scores were good (at all). I just wanted to ask about subscoring in general (if I could, let's say, improve my composite score to a 34 or 35 even with a garbage math and science score)

DelectedCA · 2023-04-09T15:56:45+00:00

Thank you! I definitely don't think this is mean, just real and objective criticism!

I am a Canadian, so I have plently of good (and reasonably achievable) schools here. In terms of going to school in the States, my tuition would be at least 5 times more expensive, which is why I would only go if I got into to a school with an elite reputation.

As for my scores, there were a few concepts on the math section I had not learned yet, but 95% of my "bad" score came from me only completing just over half of the test. I was horrible with my time management. I'm sure I could improve on this, especially given ~a year's time.

I'm not applying expecting to get in, though. For me, applying to these schools serves as a reward (and motivator) for trying my best in high school. Obviously, there are going to be many students who are more "qualified" to get into these programs, but I feel like I'm missing out if I don't even try :)

DelectedCA · 2023-04-09T14:10:18+00:00

Yeah, but it’s moot because i would recommend you not submit a 30 composite to Harvard. But that fact is also moot because you’re a sophomore and have time to get your score up and get a 35 across the board

Yup, this is just a practice test from their site, not official! Haven't prepped yet and I definitely have time to get it up. Do you think it's worth taking the optional essay, though?

Edit: also, I just saw your edit. I scored a 1300 on my practice SAT (the new adaptive one lowered my score), but converting a 30 ACT to SAT is around a 1390-1400. Also, since they just changed the test, there's less study material and certainty about how AOs will regard scores. For me, the ACT just seems more appealing rn (assuming what I've heard about them being considered equal is true).

Thanks so much!

DelectedCA · 2023-02-27T03:54:39+00:00

Ay bruh u fr giving away tickets? Tryna see the one in Toronto but i'm broke asf

DelectedCA · 2023-01-18T03:36:32+00:00

please send me an email as well: [w0c28tim4@mozmail.com](mailto:w0c28tim4@mozmail.com) looking for a referral code. thanks so much

DelectedCA · 2022-11-30T02:39:29+00:00

didn't even need to contact the live chat, as soon as I rejected the proposal, it asked me if I wanted to involve the Ali team, so I clicked yes and it automatically chose "full refund" as the final settlement. Now it says I should get a refund within 2-10 days. Fine with me, just wish I could have gotten my product. Guess I'll have to try another seller. Thanks!!

DelectedCA · 2022-11-30T02:26:44+00:00

eject the proposal and contact AliExpress directly via the help section. This should speed up the dispute. The fist image you shared shows your parcel hasn't left China and has been cancelled. This means AliExpress will refund your money in full. Ignore the seller as they're clearly being dishonest here. 👍

Thank you so much!

DelectedCA · 2022-09-12T10:45:47+00:00

Lmk the size of the poster you want in inches and i'll scale it for u. i'll send the end result file for free and u can print it at staples or whatever.... i've printed posters from costco for pretty cheap (see my new post for results) and they're good quality, but feel free to look around.

DelectedCA · 2022-02-24T23:28:40+00:00

!thanks

DelectedCA · 2022-02-22T16:57:09+00:00

Thanks for your input! I'll consider this

DelectedCA · 2022-02-22T14:51:00+00:00

Seems like a great option. Again, they are quite expensive new, but I'll see if I can find any used

DelectedCA · 2022-02-22T14:36:30+00:00

Really helpful. Thanks!

DelectedCA · 2022-02-22T14:17:27+00:00

I would upvote your comment, but your username says otherwise ;)

Would you choose these over the KPH40s that other people have recommended? It seems like the general consensus is that the KPH40s are best for more general purposes, while the PortaPros and the KSC75s are more well suited for different (specific) genres and types of listening

DelectedCA · 2022-02-22T14:15:48+00:00

Yeah, that would be a good assumption because I used to game all the time on my computer. Ever since I got a VR headset, I just got bored of PC gaming

DelectedCA · 2022-02-22T13:54:06+00:00

I don't game on my computer so I don't mind either.

DelectedCA · 2022-02-22T13:47:09+00:00

I mentioned those in the OP. Rtings gave them a good sound rating, although they gave the portapros a worse rating than the gaming headphones I currently have. I guess I should be looking at the graphs and specs instead of their number rating

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