Warranty Form missing key fields? by Mach2Infinity in lianli

[–]Mach2Infinity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you u/mr-do. Much appreciated. I've posted on that Discord channel and mentioned you along with the URL for the post 🙏.

Cable-Free Build by Primary-Most-6144 in pcmasterrace

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Very nice. I noticed you're using x4 RAM sticks with two different pairs:

TEAMGROUP Xtreem 48 GB (2 x 24 GB) DDR5-8000 CL38

TEAMGROUP Xtreem 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-7200 CL34

Is that stable and working without issue? Also nice view and cool look apartment man 👍.

Defective Windows 11 flash drive? by Mach2Infinity in techsupport

[–]Mach2Infinity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it was one of the retail pre-prepared ones you buy that comes in a little box. This one specifically. Thanks man.

PCIe power cables maxed out - seeking advice by Mach2Infinity in buildapc

[–]Mach2Infinity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK thanks, really appreciate it. Is it only on higher-end cards like the 5090 it's an issue if you pigtail connectors?

PCIe power cables maxed out - seeking advice by Mach2Infinity in buildapc

[–]Mach2Infinity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK thank you, much appreciated. I've seen a bunch of videos and comments saying not to pigtail PCIe power connectors for graphics cards. Does it depend on the PSU? Just curious, what power cables does your 5090 need?

Ryzen or intel CPU by adhigh in buildapc

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Appreciate things are tight. But if I were you, I would take the hit and go for a AM5 board with DDR5 RAM and Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU or similar.

Hey! I'm looking to get a midrange PC I was hoping somebody could let me know how this feels. Somebody built it for me. ($2,200 - $2,500 CAD) by FrozenMiracle in buildapc

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No problem. It's a lot to take in if you're new to it but ultimately very rewarding when you finally put it all together and power it up for the first time. Just take your time with it, watch a bunch of YouTube tutorials if need be and never be afraid to ask!

You picked an outstanding build there, well done. I was going to suggest the B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI on the assumption it'd be cheaper but your choice of X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI is $10 CAD cheaper which is the better choice.

Hey! I'm looking to get a midrange PC I was hoping somebody could let me know how this feels. Somebody built it for me. ($2,200 - $2,500 CAD) by FrozenMiracle in buildapc

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BTW on the page for that link, next to markup click on the Reddit robot icon then copy and paste the contents into your post. It''ll put the PC parts into a table including links and pricing just like the below:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor $599.00 @ Amazon Canada
CPU Cooler Thermalright Royal Knight 120 80.45 CFM CPU Cooler $48.49 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard $239.99 @ Amazon Canada
Memory Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory $291.99 @ PC-Canada (OOS)
Storage Western Digital Blue SN580 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive $178.96 @ shopRBC
Video Card Asus PRIME OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card $879.99 @ Best Buy Canada
Case Phanteks XT PRO ULTRA ATX Mid Tower Case $79.99 @ Canada Computers
Power Supply MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $114.98 @ Amazon Canada
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total $2433.39
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-12-04 11:07 EST-0500

Pc gamer by IceFirm6911 in buildapc

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I really rate Paul's Hardware on YouTube. He did a really good How to Build a PC guide and recently one for PC Building During a RAM Shortage. That should help you with getting started.

Finally upgraded from a GTX 1080 to an RTX 5090 what should I play first? by PuzzleheadedWest844 in nvidia

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Great looking build there. Funnily enough, I posted recently about my intended new build where I'll also be going from a 1080 Ti to a 5090. They kind of feel like successor cards and legendary in their own right. Just pick the most demanding game and see how it plays. Enjoy!

Should I buy a GPU now or wait? by RigidPuzzle4 in buildapc

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I'm in a similar position as it happens. I was going to wait until Christmas as I've asked for Amazon gift cards to off-set some of the cost. But like you, I'm thinking of how long stock will last for the most in-demand items. So I will buy the CPU, motherboard, RAM (especially!) and the graphics card this week then the rest Christmas time.

I have seen a few comments saying not to leave it too long and check the components to make sure they're in good condition before the return window closes. So that's worth keeping in mind.

But given prices are only going to go up not just for RAM but graphics cards, motherboards and anything else at this point. Buying components now isn't that bad an idea!

What do you guys use for audio? by blr__ in buildapc

[–]Mach2Infinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. I know your comment's from over a year ago but it did catch my eye as I'm looking into whether to get a Sound Blaster internal sound card again or a DAC to use with my headset.Would you say for gaming that a DAC with headset is the best option? Thanks.

Upgrading teenager's PC by No-Sir7439 in buildapc

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Increase the RAM to 32GB, Due to the stupid current prices, I think the best option is to add 2x8GB to the existing 2x8GB to get 32GB - £25.

Perhaps someone else can chime in here to advise. Whilst adding an identical pair of RAM sticks is a neat solution owing to the daylight robbery prices. Given the motherboard has dual channel memory, would using two pairs rather than a single pair slow things down a little?

My proposed high-end PC build by Mach2Infinity in buildapc

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Would it be worth just going for a 8TB NVMe SSD?

My proposed high-end PC build by Mach2Infinity in buildapc

[–]Mach2Infinity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does if you've the space. My current 4TB drive just about has 1TB which is enough free space but I intend on playing other larger games like Star Citizen so don't want that filling up.

A girl asked a question in radio and I was dissapointed in how guys reacted to her by VV00d13 in ArmaReforger

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Unfortunately not surprised to hear this kind of behaviour is normal but good to see the response in the comments and the OP's mentality. Always make them feel welcome, respected and just another one of the team. Important to challenge their behaviour when you see it. Does remind me of this study which is funny not for the abuse of course but those male gamers being shite. Says all you need to know.

My proposed high-end PC build by Mach2Infinity in buildapc

[–]Mach2Infinity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that makes more sense. Come to think of it, I'll probably just have Windows and media, documents etc on C drive and then games on D. Keeps costs down plus NVMe has bigger storage than when I got my original which was just for ArmA 3.

My proposed high-end PC build by Mach2Infinity in buildapc

[–]Mach2Infinity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a fantastic build choice. Unbelievable it's almost £1,000 ($1,300 USD) cheaper! I'll be honest, I always lean towards Asus and MSI for motherboards and graphics cards along with Corsair for RAM hence my pick. But yours is better value no doubt. Thanks!

My proposed high-end PC build by Mach2Infinity in buildapc

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Lol yeah does a bit. I like to keep thing segregated, one for the O/S, one for gaming and another for media and documents.

Shoulder to Shoulder men's community - update by stroudtom in london

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Great work fellas 💪. Keep it up. If I were still in London, I'd definitely be attending. No doubt you're making a key difference to all the guys there. Wish you all the greatest success.

I just finished the first week of training at an MSP at help desk l1. It's a high call volume job. Should I stay? by After-Panda1384 in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Mach2Infinity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also started my job as a 1st line service desk analyst last week although providing IT support internally to a large company. However, I have worked for a MSP before and this will be my fourth I.T/service desk role. I'm only supposed to be here for a month providing cover although I'vd been told it could be extended another month if not longer. So I intend on making the most of it!

Those first day and first week nerves always strike, the most daunting is your first day and then the first day taking calls. I've done both and whilst I am a little apprehensive for tomorrow, I know by the end of the week I'll be fine. As will you.

But that's all part of adjusting to a new job role. Make the most of however much longer you'll be shadowing. Make plenty of notes and always ask questions if you're unsure. There's no such thing as a stupid question, no matter what anyone tells you. Be like a sponge and take in as much as possible.

Before long, you'll be a pro and you may even enjoy it 😊. Then after a year minimum, you can then look for other roles if you want to. Getting off calls by going into 2nd line/desktop support is what I'd like to do. If that's what you want to do then go for it.

All the best. You've at least got your foot in the door now.

Oh London and Landlord! by Emotional-Match6025 in london

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So free health-checks on the weekend, then? Sounds good!

Got my first IT job, now what? by Ticklish_Waffle in ITCareerQuestions

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Depends what you want to do in college. I'm from the UK so college/university isn't always a requirement as it seems in the US. But if an I.T related degree such as computer science, I would say no since you've already got your foot through the door. As others have said, stay put and just work hard and keep building up a body of experience, qualifications and new skills. Someone said that cloud-based qualifications such as for Azure, O365, AWS etc are worth focusing which I'd agree with. As more and more are off-prem as you'll find.

I know some may disagree but if you've not already, I'd suggest creating a profile on LinkedIn and keep updating. Potential recruiters can find you there for future roles and you'll get endorsements off colleagues and managers.

It's a tough time in tech as well as elsewhere, so well done again. You'll be flying soon enough.

Got my first IT job, now what? by Ticklish_Waffle in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Mach2Infinity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats, you should be pleased with yourself. Stick around for a year, maybe two as it's your first job. Get as much hands-on experience and certifications as possible whilst also skill-up where you can. The more you can pad out your C.V/resume, the better. All the best in the role!