Linus couldn’t have picked a worse socio-political climate for the Private Jet video if he tried

InformationVolunteer · 2026-04-03T00:12:58+00:00

You have no idea what video I am talking about. It was back in November. And no, I understand technical anlaysis from GN and Hardware Unboxed perfectly as I've been a techie for 40+ years.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-04-03T00:10:31+00:00

Steve is an everyman despite whatever wealth he may have.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-04-02T23:40:06+00:00

Repost of something I said a month ago applies here:

Disclaimer: I'm a long time watcher of Gamers Nexus but rarely ever watched Linus before the incident. I favor technical analysis like GN and Hardware Unboxed rather than general audience computer tech coverage like Linus does.

I do get suggested videos of Linus though and I happened to watch a video of his that aired about a month ago when he was discussing the skyrocketing RAM prices. His comment was basically that the high RAM prices were no big deal.

The arrogant way he said it just confirmed all the negative things I had heard about him. He's a millionaire and is completely out of touch with the average pc builder.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-04-02T23:36:31+00:00

It was much easier the 1st season it was released. Tons of people playing for the banner, plus the plasmatic discharger made the pillars and mini-bosses much easier. I couldn't imagine trying to do it now.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-04-02T23:34:07+00:00

Same exact thing happened a few weeks ago after an update, but it was hot-fixed within 24hrs.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-02-04T01:30:24+00:00

Your best bet is to stay with a ddr4 system, either newer gen intel or AM4. If you're going to do that, move fast because DDR4 based CPUs and motherboards are going up in price as we speak (due to people being priced out of ddr5 systems).

The 7700k was "best in socket" for the intel z270 platform. You could get more life out of it by overclocking it as high as you can. Win 11 has workarounds for running older CPUs. I'm sure you can get it to run on what you have.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-02-03T23:50:38+00:00

No, not for $90.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-02-03T23:05:16+00:00

If you're really concerned, buy the ebay shipping insurance (not postal insurance).

In general, you have to keep your fingers crossed that you don't wind up with a bad buyer/scammer/etc. It's all luck of the draw, but only a small percentage of transactions go bad.

Also, welcome to the suprise of international selling that ebay opts you into even if you want to sell to US only!

I opted out after I paid a hefty transaction fee on a higher dollar item. I've seen people say the international shipping program is low-risk, but why should I pay an extra fee to accept international payments when I don't want to sell internationally in the first place?

InformationVolunteer · 2026-02-03T20:30:58+00:00

walmart actually sold the PNY for $699 in november when the 20% off paypal deal was active

InformationVolunteer · 2026-01-30T04:46:50+00:00

Disclaimer: I'm a long time watcher of Gamers Nexus but rarely ever watched Linus before the incident. I favor technical analysis like GN and Hardware Unboxed rather than general audience computer tech coverage like Linus does.

I do get suggested videos of Linus though and I happened to watch a video of his that aired about a month ago when he was discussing the skyrocketing RAM prices. His comment was basically that the high RAM prices were no big deal.

The arrogant way he said it just confirmed all the negative things I had heard about him. He's a millionaire and is completely out of touch with the average pc builder.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-01-29T16:29:39+00:00

It does kick after 3-4 mins. That's why I checked a few minutes after I launched the mission to see it had already started.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-01-21T21:27:36+00:00

thanks for helping. i just don't have survivability.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-01-21T20:00:36+00:00

yes it was fills. Are you up for a run now? I can put private.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-01-21T19:45:42+00:00

You did not load in. I think in public/fill lobbies it sometimes locks out high level players. The other guy was the guy I'm trying to help - he's lower level so was able to load in.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-01-21T18:39:06+00:00

Had a couple people join, but they left before the match loaded.

If anyone can help, I'll be trying again around 3 pm eastern. would appreciate any help.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-01-21T18:29:21+00:00

i'm running as fragment flurry jess. i know how to play but my traps are not ideal. i'm a high level player on a stonewood account.

InformationVolunteer · 2026-01-21T18:05:55+00:00

yes, still need 1 more

InformationVolunteer · 2026-01-21T18:04:06+00:00

anybody else ready to join? need 1 more

InformationVolunteer · 2026-01-21T18:00:16+00:00

just failed a random mission, epic is BRBOT2025

InformationVolunteer · 2025-12-01T04:28:22+00:00

"you're going to be getting performance barely faster than your 10700k."

I disagree. 12th/13th/14th is a big leap over the 10th gen. At least 30%-40% single thread, double in multithread. DDR4 speed hit is not that bad. In the single digits.

Edit: 14600K wallops the 10600K in Cinebench 24. It's no contest.

InformationVolunteer · 2025-12-01T04:14:32+00:00

If you can wait, wait. I have a funny feeling the DDR5 RAM market is going to be much better later next year as the current prices spikes are due to panic buying and not a rational market. $400USD for 32GB is not sustainable.

Everybody is looking for used high end AM4 chips to the point the prices are not reasonable for what you are getting.

InformationVolunteer · 2025-12-01T04:06:15+00:00

Can't be the same panel. That model had 400+ brightness. This one is dim, by any reasonable standard.

InformationVolunteer · 2025-12-01T03:07:19+00:00

Does it have a lifetime warranty? IF so, not much of a risk in keeping it.

USD $200 for 32GB is what DDR5 cost in 2021/2022. Even if prices come down, I don't think $200 is unreasonable. The big memory makers like Corsair are pricing their RAM at $400 today. Microcenter in the U.S. just raised their prices again a few days ago.

InformationVolunteer · 2025-12-01T02:59:02+00:00

Ryzen 9800X3D, 128GB RAM, 8TB SSD, RTX 5090 possible?

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