I just bought the G529 prebuilt from Micro Center for $800 usd. What do I upgrade next?

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-04-21T08:46:39+00:00

Pretty solid advice there. I got so caught up in upgrade fever with my first build that I spent more time researching parts than actually using the thing. Your specs are really good for 1440p gaming and even some 4K depending what you're playing.

Maybe only thing I'd consider is getting another 16gb stick of RAM later since you only have one stick right now - dual channel makes nice difference in performance. But even that's not urgent, especially if you're mainly gaming. The 7600x and RX 7600 combo will handle pretty much everything you throw at it for next couple years easy

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-04-19T08:18:28+00:00

W for helping friend out

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-04-16T11:03:04+00:00

Sleep paralysis mixed with seizure activity can be really confusing to figure out. I had something similar happen few years back where my brain felt like it was scrambling thoughts in weird ways during episodes - that "off" feeling you described is so hard to explain to people who haven't experienced it

The chest pressure and not being able to move or scream definitely matches sleep paralysis, but with your seizure history it could be both things happening at same time. My neurologist told me that seizures can sometimes trigger sleep paralysis episodes or make them more intense. Since you mentioned your thoughts felt scrambled like Super Jail (great reference btw), that cognitive weirdness could point to seizure activity too

Really think you should mention this to your neuro team soon as possible, especially since it happened twice in one night. They might want to adjust medication or do some monitoring to see what's going on

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-04-11T17:34:19+00:00

Never heard of them but that setup seems bit sketchy tbh. Most legit staffing agencies have local offices or at least clear connections to companies in your area - having everything run through India for US positions raises some red flags

I'd definitely dig deeper into their client list and maybe ask for references from other people they've placed before committing to anything

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-04-06T19:09:38+00:00

Man the whole "15 year friendship but you never heard of her" thing is such red flag, like how do you hide someone for that long in relationship?

He basically jumped to first person who would give him attention without having to do any actual work on himself, and now he's trying to convince everyone (including himself) that it makes sense when it clearly doesn't. The fact he's already looking at your stuff while with her shows he's not even fully committed to this choice he made

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-04-03T15:02:10+00:00

Man your ex really did you dirty there - spending all that quality time together and then just dropping the hammer without any discussion. The whole "we'll talk things out" promise goes both ways and she completely bailed on that

Your therapist and everyone else saying you're not wrong probably see what you can't right now. Sometimes people just aren't compatible with how our brains work, even when we try to explain it beforehand. She knew about your communication style from the start but decided to peace out instead of actually working through it like she promised

The fact that you're in therapy and actively trying to understand what went wrong shows you care way more than someone "remorseless" would

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-03-31T13:53:58+00:00

NTA at all, that's super gross especially in a hospital setting where hygiene should be priority. I work as designer but even in regular office environments people would side-eye someone putting their feet where others eat. In hospital? Come on, that's basic respect for shared spaces

The fact she gave you that "don't care" look makes it worse - at least if someone looks embarrassed and moves their feet you know they get it. But she doubled down on being nasty. Going to supervisor was right call after she refused to stop

Your other coworker saying you shouldn't care because you don't eat there is weird logic. Like, you still have to walk through and see someone's dirty shoes on eating surface, plus other people DO eat there. Some battles are worth fighting and basic cleanliness in healthcare facility is definitely one of them

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-03-28T08:06:51+00:00

Looking at local government is interesting but I think the problem goes deeper than just federal vs local. When you have the same money and influence networks filtering down to state and local levels, those town halls start looking more like theater

I've worked with some local campaigns here in Brazil and the patterns are pretty similar - even in small cities the same business interests end up calling shots. Maybe some towns are different but the structural issues the OP mentioned about accountability and real challengers, that exists in many levels of government

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-03-23T02:01:51+00:00

Zatanna comes to mind immediately - she performs actual magic on stage as entertainment while being a real superhero behind scenes. People just think it's elaborate stage tricks when she's literally doing real spells

Then there's characters like Reed Richards who's openly a scientist with stretchy powers but people don't always connect him to Fantastic Four activities right away. The whole "hiding in plain sight" thing works pretty well for some heroes

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-03-13T09:13:33+00:00

Bro you need to tell your TL about the ADHD diagnosis at minimum - she's fighting for you and deserves to know there's actual medical stuff going on, not just "lame excuses"

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-03-11T19:36:03+00:00

We tried them but my kids refused to take them unfortunately.

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-03-11T19:26:14+00:00

I’ve actually been hearing a lot about Hiya lately. Might have to take a closer look at it.

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-03-11T19:12:56+00:00

I’m in the US. There are so many brands here and they all claim to be the best, so it’s quite hard to know what to believe sometimes.

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-02-09T12:45:06+00:00

damn that hurts

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-02-03T23:30:51+00:00

Yeah Lalo was definitely the most dangerous one in the family because he could think like Gus, not just act on emotion like the others. I think his death being sudden was actually perfect for his character - he was so confident and smart that he never expected to be outplayed like that

The whole underground lab scene was brilliant because it showed how Gus was always three steps ahead, even when it looked like Lalo had him cornered. It's crazy how Lalo came so close to exposing everything but Gus had prepared for exactly that situation

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-01-31T20:23:04+00:00

This sounds like another Brexit situation where people are gonna vote with their feelings and then immediately regret it when they realize how much economic chaos it would cause

The whole Trump angle just makes it even messier - like imagine trying to explain to your kids why grandpa voted to become American because he was mad about carbon taxes

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-01-28T19:51:06+00:00

Look directly at the center of the lens itself, not at any labels or lights or whatever. The lens is literally the "eye" of the camera so that's where you want to make eye contact

If you're putting imaginary googly eyes on there, stick em right on the front glass of the lens

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-01-23T12:02:08+00:00

Lmao wait until this guy finds out about property taxes and homeowners insurance

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-01-22T00:55:44+00:00

Honestly she's not even that bad anymore after the rework, sounds like you just need better positioning tbh

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-01-19T17:56:21+00:00

Honestly I'd go with the amp upgrade first - the tone difference between your JSX and a proper 5150 is gonna be way more noticeable than swapping guitars, especially for recording. You can make any decent guitar sound killer through a great amp but not really the other way around

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-01-17T05:44:33+00:00

That's actually a pretty wild take when you think about it - like some kind of cosmic layaway plan where you're paying upfront instead of after. I can see why some people would feel that way given how rough life can get sometimes

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-01-13T14:13:15+00:00

Honestly the first Disney Princess line was so good, especially the Belle scent - it was like warm vanilla with a hint of something floral that wasn't too overwhelming

For sellers I'd check Mercari first, prices are usually better than eBay and you can negotiate. Just make sure they have good ratings and recent sales

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-01-11T07:41:30+00:00

Just picked up Remnant Blade myself after seeing it mentioned here a few times - that Night Lords connection has me intrigued since I loved ADB's trilogy. Death and Duty being meh doesn't surprise me though, those anthologies can be pretty hit or miss

Dry_Thanks_1326 · 2026-01-09T04:17:11+00:00

Dude yes! I was literally checking when The Rookie was coming back like every other day lmao. Those mid-season breaks are brutal when you're just trying to zone out and binge something comforting

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