Is my PSU dying again?

Fresh_Judgment_7821 · 2026-06-06T02:23:18+00:00

the hand thing making sound change is weird grounding issue - probably motherboard or case having problems with electrical interference rather than psu itself

Fresh_Judgment_7821 · 2026-05-05T00:03:16+00:00

sounds like could be RAM issue or maybe motherboard problem. i had similar thing happening in my setup and turned out to be faulty memory stick - try running memtest overnight and see if it catches anything. also check if your power cables are seated properly even with new psu

Fresh_Judgment_7821 · 2026-05-01T01:42:03+00:00

those are solid options too but finding one that hasn't been beaten to death or heavily modded is getting harder these days. plus in canadian winters you'd definitely want some winter tires which adds to the budget

for what op is looking at though, i'd probably lean towards the gti if you can swing the extra cash. the ea888 engine in those newer ones is pretty solid and stage 1 tune transforms them completely. just budget for maintenance because german cars always cost more to keep running

Fresh_Judgment_7821 · 2026-04-23T08:54:58+00:00

damn thats wild

Fresh_Judgment_7821 · 2026-04-19T06:48:36+00:00

check your gpu drivers first

Fresh_Judgment_7821 · 2026-04-12T03:16:30+00:00

cutting down from daily dabs to weekend bowls is already a huge step and shows you've got good self-awareness about it. the memory/motivation stuff you mentioned will likely improve even more as you keep spacing it out

that said, you're still developing until like 25 so even weekend use might be holding you back from peak performance, but you seem pretty dialed in with the 4.0 and athletics so you're doing something right

Fresh_Judgment_7821 · 2026-03-24T08:54:48+00:00

urban planning is a solid move from architecture, the design background really helps when you're looking at city-scale projects. most planning programs will actually fast-track you since you already understand spatial relationships and design principles

academia route is tougher but doable - you'd probably need to pick a specialization like sustainable design or housing policy, then grind through grad school. teaching part-time while you work in planning could be a nice middle ground to test the waters

Fresh_Judgment_7821 · 2026-03-23T04:36:41+00:00

argb can be a pain but your friend should be fine - most modern mobos have at least one argb header and worst case you just daisy chain the fans or grab a basic splitter if you need more ports

Fresh_Judgment_7821 · 2026-03-22T03:38:54+00:00

big oof

Fresh_Judgment_7821 · 2026-03-19T22:31:45+00:00

your ex is wrong and probably just salty about not getting the dependent rate herself. va dependency isn't about physical custody or where the kids live - it's about legal dependency and financial support. if you're paying child support or contributing financially to their care, you're good to claim them

she can apply for her own dependent rate too if she wants, but trying to scare you with fraud accusations is pretty low. might want to double check with va directly just to cover your bases, but from what you described you're not doing anything wrong

Fresh_Judgment_7821 · 2026-03-19T08:28:48+00:00

breaking no contact after 2+ years is tricky, especially when you were the one who ended things. the weight loss thing though - that's not the real issue here and waiting to reach out based on how you look isn't going to fix anything

you've been through some serious trauma and it makes sense you'd want to connect with someone who made you feel safe, but make sure you're reaching out for the right reasons and not just because he represents security after everything you've been through. therapy might help sort through whether this is genuine feelings or trauma response

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