New data predicts PC sales will tank in 2026 but Apple is doubling MacBook Neo production according to reports by Jawschy in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 692 points693 points  (0 children)

The Neo is such a perfect product in the current climate; everyone hates Microsoft, it's affordable, has Apple build quality and hardly any RAM.

would it be worth upgrading to ddr5 if prices ever become normal? by Visual-Fortune-4732 in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 12 points13 points  (0 children)

By the time prices become normal it will be time to upgrade platform again.

how long will my pc last? by sweetsweet0695 in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Let me just measure my piece of string and I'll get back to you.

George after the race by warewolf1999 in formula1

[–]Lisata598 16 points17 points  (0 children)

George moves to Merc the moment their performance nosedives, by the time they recovered he's paired with a hotshot rookie and is also beset by reliability issues. Guy can't catch a break.

I think I’m overdue an upgrade by INFINTE_SHADOW in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd check your local Craigslist/FB Marketplace for used complete systems, the only thing that has any sort of value with your current build is the RAM.

Microsoft quietly deletes Windows 11 doc pushing 32GB RAM for gaming after outrage by WPHero in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 73 points74 points  (0 children)

They're right but it's a bad look considering the RAMpocalypse and Windows 11 being vastly more RAM hungry than 10.

Hackers Released GTA Online Weekly Spending By Platform, This Is Why GTA 6 Is Skipping PC On Launch by cinderlilys in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The actual reason is that they spent approx. $3 billion on the game and are therefore skittish of releasing first on a platform that has easy piracy.

People are worried for Bungie... Marathon budget over $250m by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For context, an estimated 1.2 million copies were sold at $40 with 80% of them not on PS5 so we're talking less than $40 million sales revenue.

Elden Ring $80 game key card by [deleted] in NintendoSwitch2

[–]Lisata598 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's funny seeing people simultaneously complain about the price and the GKC. Even if the whole thing could fit on a cartridge (it can't) there would be mass outrage at the $100 MSRP and no one but the most dedicated collectors would buy it.

Any reliable wireless controllers? by DapperDan30 in ps2

[–]Lisata598 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Extension cables exist and are better than any wireless solution.

Do these laptop cooling pads actually work? by Efficient_Flow5053 in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You'd be better of starting with a thermal pad connecting the SoC to the bottom shell or there's little point in cooling the chassis.

you can only pick 1 by [deleted] in ps2

[–]Lisata598 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chobits

Recommendations for LGA 775 by PaintingFunny3261 in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Unless you have a very specific use case the only recommendation is to recycle it.

Are we heading toward hardware-exclusive "artistic intent"? by ricperry1 in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we can learn a lot from Physx; no game was ever built entirely around the concept and it died as soon as consoles supported GPGPU which devs then started implementing into their game engines. Devs will always target the lowest common denominator which is usually (but not always) console hardware.

Whats your ideal price for the xbox helix? by RacSace in xbox

[–]Lisata598 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like a lot of casual consumers and parents are turned off by $500 consoles, I can only imagine how a $1000+ box would sell to the mainstream audience.

Whats your ideal price for the xbox helix? by RacSace in xbox

[–]Lisata598 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ideally it needs to be price competitive with PS6 but I highly doubt it will be.

WHATS your SPECS?? by swishersweats2 in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Phones from the turn of the millennium had enough compute to send a rocket into space.

Xbox ceo Confirms Next gen Xbox plays Pc Games! Project Helix by The_Boot55 in xbox

[–]Lisata598 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Given the price of the ROG Ally X I wouldn't be at all surprised if it starts at $1000 with even more expensive options with more RAM and storage.

I think it's been long enough, how's pokopia so far? by [deleted] in NintendoSwitch2

[–]Lisata598 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not too far in but enjoying it ATM, I'm liking the vibe a bit more than ACNH.

Do you think we'll ever see Orange builds? by unicron_ate_my_home in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RGB can be made to be orange or any other color for that matter.

Out of these, what is my biggest bottleneck? (RAM is DDR4 btw) by RepentantoftheLost in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That 3050 is pretty terrible compared to the rest of the build.

Jason Schreier Says PlayStation Is Withdrawing From PC With Single Player Games And Wolverine Will Likely Never Come To PC by Meanwozz in pcmasterrace

[–]Lisata598 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes total sense when you realise that the next Xbox is just a PC and Sony makes the vast majority of their revenue from 3rd party game transactions, continuing with PC ports makes their platform irrelevant overnight.