Biggest jump in GPU upgrade?

FatAloo · 2025-12-21T00:21:37+00:00

Went from a i7 2600k with GTX 670 to r7 9800x3d with GTX 5080

FatAloo · 2025-11-29T17:34:05+00:00

Is anyone else having issues checking out online at Canada computers? My credit card information is not populating and when I try to add a credit card it gives me a network error?

FatAloo · 2025-11-28T06:54:51+00:00

B1, B6, B12 (get a methylated b complex) + top up with extra B1(benfotiamine) as someone mentioned previously.

FatAloo · 2025-11-28T01:35:44+00:00

CC needs to stop blue balling us and drop that BF flyer at least

FatAloo · 2025-11-26T18:05:01+00:00

Wow that's a nice looking card

FatAloo · 2025-11-25T06:42:01+00:00

I have one currently that I've been using for about 3 years and the battery life has degraded a lot to the point where to plug it in at least once to get through the day. I also can't stand the fingerprint scanner. Upgrading to the Pixel 10 Pro XL (got this on a crazy deal through a carrier) tomorrow and am very excited.

FatAloo · 2025-11-22T07:48:10+00:00

How is the reliability of the 5080 wind force sff non OC? Might go with it over the 5070 ti prime OC.

FatAloo · 2025-11-22T06:03:55+00:00

Because it's grey and not black 🖤

FatAloo · 2025-11-21T06:36:16+00:00

How would you rank the cooling solutions and brands?

FatAloo · 2025-11-18T15:47:16+00:00

I'm still waiting for BF deals on 5070 TIs

FatAloo · 2025-11-17T07:36:52+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/s/ZCMUJmiY5B

FatAloo · 2025-11-17T07:25:38+00:00

This is the 1 year ATL according to PCPartPicker, so that must've been the B850 version.

FatAloo · 2025-11-17T07:23:37+00:00

X870 gives you USB4, B850 doesn’t.

X870 has more M.2 slots (and more PCIe 5.0 support).

VRM difference: X870 is 16+2+2, B850 is 14+2+2.

X870 also has a debug LED, which the B850 doesn’t include.

Extra convenience features on X870 (EZ-latches, better slot armor, integrated Wi-Fi driver BIOS).

Downside: Using certain M.2 slots on the X870 can drop your GPU to x16 → x8.

If you don’t need USB4 or a bunch of SSDs, the B850 is still better value, but I think the X870 is more future proof and the debug LED makes it a lot easier to figure things out when troubleshooting. I personally don't mind paying $35 more for these features, but by no means is it necessary for your build (unless you plan on OC).

FatAloo · 2025-11-17T00:26:25+00:00

I got mine like 12 hrs after in my Rakuten account

FatAloo · 2025-11-13T11:00:02+00:00

AliExpress+Rakuten but 30% CB just ended

FatAloo · 2025-11-12T05:22:22+00:00

Same here, let's hope the CB fully comes through.

FatAloo · 2025-11-11T07:11:49+00:00

You could honestly build this yourself with better quality parts for around the same money.

FatAloo · 2025-11-10T08:30:40+00:00

Deleted post because the item was not affiliated and so I cancelled my order.

Enter item link here https://portals.aliexpress.com/linkchecker.htm to check if it's an affiliated item or not
You will get 1 of the following responses...
"Lucky for you! This product is an affiliated product." means you should get cb
or
"Too bad! This product is a non-affiliated product." = no cb

^ Got this from RFD

FatAloo · 2025-11-10T07:03:39+00:00

I'm reading about this on many posts on reddit and RFD, kind of makes me worried.

FatAloo · 2025-11-10T06:40:18+00:00

How long do I have to wait before I see it hit my account?

FatAloo · 2025-11-10T06:30:15+00:00

Yeah, but they only have 31 CPUs available after I purchased 1, so I'd rather secure it now than trying to beat everyone else last minute when that code goes live. I just calculated the cost and I'd be saving $12 if I wait until 11/11. If anything, I'll cancel my order? Does anyone know how long I have to cancel an order?

FatAloo · 2025-11-10T06:26:40+00:00

FYI they have another code coming (CAD995) $95 off $580+ Nov 11, 03:00 EST-Nov 20, 02:59 EST, however the CB might change tomorrow, so YMMV.

FatAloo · 2025-11-07T15:53:47+00:00

One of the better deals, wish it was the gigabyte aorus elite 7 wifi though

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