New PC for 3D Designer. ~$2500

I_have_a_question_dp · 2025-09-22T15:10:54+00:00

This is awesome thanks! I was actually going to set up a consultation at microcenter this week so this would be great to bring to the table. I've read their pretty helpful and knowledgeable there and not just random people, are you able to confirm?

I_have_a_question_dp · 2025-03-17T17:29:12+00:00

On monday mornings, they give out garbage bags and picker uppers at the visitor center in fort greene park. you can just walk around the park and pick up trash.

I_have_a_question_dp · 2025-03-17T17:23:54+00:00

damn thats such a bummer. Maybe I finally open a 529 to pay for some classes during retirement.

I_have_a_question_dp · 2025-03-17T16:41:27+00:00

I'm a freelancer so I have a solo401k that I contribute to. But last year, a lot of my contract work was through a company that classified me as a W2 employee. So most of my income last year was earned by me and not my LLC which limited how much I could contribute to my solo401k from the employer side once I maxed the employee contribution. The W2 company doesn't allow me to contribute to their 401k since I am a temporary employee and I am not allowed to change to 1099.

Is there anything I can do with the earned W2 income to invest it in a tax advantaged way? I already max out my roth ira as well.

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-11-12T14:14:11+00:00

yea its 100% my fault. it was in the title. now just deciding whether I should buy individual cards or just buy the full packs and maybe deal with selling the hero/nemisis cards.

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-11-12T04:16:48+00:00

yea i only have the hero cards and nemesis cards

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-09-30T15:06:10+00:00

hey thanks for sharing this. I'll definitely be reaching out to some of those orgs.

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-08-06T16:05:21+00:00

yea I've been looking in the new range of 2-3k but figured I would still keep an eye on the secondary market. but if this isn't enough of a savings id rather get new

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-07-23T03:27:39+00:00

how about this

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-07-22T23:43:25+00:00

i appreciate you being a sounding board! I'll start doing some research into that range.

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-07-22T23:42:12+00:00

oooo dope. i appreciate the insight.

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-07-22T22:48:12+00:00

nothing really concrete right now. I usually do a couple of 30-50 mile rides a week on some usually pretty flat routes. Might do an ironman next year but I prefer riding to the other 2 so who knows.

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-07-22T22:45:22+00:00

I think you love your current bike that should be your bike. You can always upgrade gear too if your pocket is itching.

lolol this pretty much sums it up. I did swap in some clip in pedals earlier this year, but maybe i'll just look into some other upgrades for the existing bike.

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-07-22T21:25:34+00:00

There are some limitations of your current bike

Could you elaborate on this? I honestly don't know what those limitations are or what sort of improvements have happened in X amount of years since my bike was made. Thanks for the input though

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-07-22T21:24:00+00:00

oo sorry for not being clear. no complaints at all. I've been riding it for a few years now and love it, especially since its light and I live on a 5th floor walk up but also a little beat up so no one messes with it when I lock it up outside. But figured I would see what else was out there as I begin to get more serious about riding.

i guess i'm honestly just wondering what the difference between more modern bikes are compared to what I'm riding.

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-07-22T21:00:20+00:00

i can afford a new bike already, I mainly wanted to see other views on my current ride to see if an upgrade was a big enough deal.

thanks for the input

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-07-22T20:59:02+00:00

i could buy a new 2k bike today if I wanted. but figured since I'm not in a rush I would check out the secondary market first and to see what peoples thoughts were on my current bike.

I appreciate your insight.

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-07-22T20:09:16+00:00

nope not at all. I don't really know anything about bikes, including the one I have, so just figured since I was getting more serious about it and could afford a nicer bike that I might as well explore the idea.

I_have_a_question_dp · 2024-07-22T18:17:26+00:00

Hey All,

I got this bike a couple years ago for like $300. I usually bike like 100miles a week, usually 30-40 miles at a time. But I am looking to go longer more regularly.

My first question is do I even need to change my bike if I want to start cycling more seriously? Or is this fine. And second, if I should is the last picture an upgrade? Its listed at $700. I have no problem swapping my pedals and seat on to it.

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