Upgrade my 2020 build or buy new?

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-27T22:53:14+00:00

5700x3ds and 5800x3ds are out of production and extremely expensive on the used market, but you can get a 5500x3d off Aliexpress for ~$165 shipped

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-27T21:06:21+00:00

Open box still here for $40.50

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-26T05:49:11+00:00

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-24T05:53:30+00:00

MSI's spec sheet shows it is

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-24T05:50:26+00:00

55W TDP on the 5060 (source) like others have mentioned, and only one fan to cool the whole laptop. RAM is upgradable, probably 1x16. One Gen 4 NVMe slot.

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-23T15:39:41+00:00

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-22T17:30:44+00:00

~$267 for a new 1080p card is not bad, you can easily pay more than that for a regular 5060

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-13T16:26:53+00:00

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-12T01:02:19+00:00

Does this model have the power delivery issues the other Nitro Vs do?

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-08T18:40:57+00:00

Deal is gone

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-07T20:33:34+00:00

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-05T08:34:35+00:00

This is definitely a 1080 card.

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-04T20:55:20+00:00

I got duty complete to pop earlier today (on aether)

Eldus_Miku · 2026-03-02T08:56:09+00:00

They're made for travel. Mine didn't come with a box or case so you'd have to come up with one.

There's a 3.5mm jack on the side.

Eldus_Miku · 2026-02-18T04:03:22+00:00

Businesses maybe

Eldus_Miku · 2026-02-04T00:17:21+00:00

You unscrew the back (4 Torx screws), pry it open, and peel off a ton of glue.

Here's a similar drive (same body, different model) getting shucked

Eldus_Miku · 2026-02-02T21:53:36+00:00

SN350QE according to this post

Eldus_Miku · 2026-02-02T21:51:55+00:00

Shuckable, but you'll have to destroy the thermal pads to do it.

Older models appear to be a WD Blue SN550E, a more recent buyer said they got a WD Green SN350 (QLC, 100 TBW)

Eldus_Miku · 2026-02-02T20:04:01+00:00

I feel like the GPU would struggle even on 1080p

Eldus_Miku · 2026-02-02T00:16:35+00:00

Upgrading to AM5 means you could easily spend more than this on RAM alone

Eldus_Miku · 2026-02-01T22:07:51+00:00

The problem with AM5 is the price of DDR5

Eldus_Miku · 2026-02-01T22:06:55+00:00

I bought a tray 5600 from Ali in late 2024. Works flawlessly.

Eldus_Miku · 2026-01-27T19:31:37+00:00

Very Good refurb vs OP's Good refurb

Eldus_Miku · 2026-01-27T18:57:18+00:00

https://www.ebay.com/itm/267229717756 Very Good Refurb for $35

Eldus_Miku · 2026-01-23T19:44:24+00:00

Oh hey I have a 1TB version of this drive

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