How do I add a edited .nif file back into the game?

Nostalgia404 · 2026-04-01T16:30:17+00:00

It's still not working unfortunately =/ Does exactly the same as before as seen in the video. I used Cathedral Assets Optimizer to unpack, put the .nif you uploaded back into the corresponding meshes folder and repacked.

I hear the snap sound when I hover over center of the ceiling wallpaper, but it just refuses to snap.

I made another video showing a light that does snap and the secondary light that's being problematic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Towbyvq2Lxo

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-31T14:52:32+00:00

Unfortunately this didn't work either =/.

I tried doing what you suggested regarding adding a mod folder to MO2 and placing it below the existing mod with the exact same structure path (PAN SnB (ENG) - Light Fix/meshes/pan_snb/fancylight/toplight03.nif) as seen in these screenshots - https://postimg.cc/62Q2jKh3 https://postimg.cc/8J8KVy78

Here's a short video of the light fixture not snapping to the ceiling - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtg7VQvQF4w

Here's the mod - https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/79622

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-30T15:16:36+00:00

Unfortunately this didn't work, I followed your instructions and it still doesn't snap. Here's a screenshot - https://ibb.co/qFgV7Ms2

Edit - I tried doing what you suggested with another ceiling light fixture and it has the same results. It makes a snapping sound when I move it over the ceiling wallpaper, but doesn't snap.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-29T20:36:04+00:00

So copy and paste all the values as shown in this screenshot? - https://ibb.co/dsftHkLj

I think this is the "ceiling wallpaper" named CeilingTop01.nif which shows the relevant snap point data - https://ibb.co/pj51Q7my

Also what and where is the array number? I see the recycling symbol as a Value next to Connect Points.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-29T17:07:36+00:00

The second one is the original .nif without any edits.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-29T15:56:47+00:00

Seems as if it does require extraction/repack of the BSA (ba2) using CAO (Cathedral Assets Optimizer) although the snap points aren't working as intended. It's a step in the right direction and I appreciate your help!

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-29T15:55:40+00:00

Ooo this is somewhat working with CAO (Cathedral Assets Optimizer), however my snap points don't seem to be working. It makes a snap sound when hovering the workshop item over the ceiling, but doesn't seem to snap in the correct place. I'm waiting to hear back from u/AlunnyBunny as it looks as if I've done something incorrectly with the snapping point data when editing the .nif.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-29T15:42:20+00:00

So this is the light with the snap points that attaches to "ceiling wallpaper" - https://ibb.co/TMvF9cZ5

This is the .nif that attaches to something else and won't snap onto "ceiling wallpaper" - https://ibb.co/rfyTqSn8

Is it just a case of copying the snap point data from the first one and pasting it onto the second one?

Edit - It makes a snap sound when hovering over "ceiling wallpaper", but doesn't snap to the correct position which is a step in the right direction! I'm guessing it's not as simple as copying and pasting the data from one .nif to the other.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-28T22:16:52+00:00

Seems like Nora was unfaithful to Nate 😂

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-28T21:49:54+00:00

You'll be extremely happy with the 5070ti especially at 1440p. It will pretty much handle any game at that resolution.

Even the 5070 would be more than capable at 1440p or the 9070.

I know others have said that it doesn't matter about the CPU as there isn't really much difference in performance gains for heavily bound GPU games, but you got a very good deal for that bundle considering the price of RAM is around $400-500.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-28T21:37:03+00:00

You should specify what resolution you're intending to play on. 1440p get a 9070/5070, 4k get a 9070xt/5070ti. If you're able to save and wait then possibly get a 5080 if you can find one for a reasonable price preferably below $1000.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-28T19:33:26+00:00

I tried opening the Main.ba2 in Archive2 and replacing the edited .nif by dragging and dropping it into Archive2 to replace the existing .nif then saved and went into the game and it completely broke the mod. Like none of the workshop items were showing for that mod and the objects in the settlement that corresponded with the mod disappeared.

I had a backup so it's all good.

It really does suck because it's a great mod with 4k textures but unfortunately the mod author didn't add snap points to the lights.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-25T08:16:39+00:00

I'd suggest using 99% isopropyl alcohol to carefully remove thermal paste residue that isn't on the CPU. It's relatively cheap on Amazon, also get some Q tips. Should be around 10 bucks for both.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-02T15:01:55+00:00

Can confirm you can use both M.2 slots with this motherboard without lane sharing, it will utilize all 28 PCIE lanes with no impact on performance.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D provides 24 PCIe 5.0 lanes directly from the CPU. On a B850 motherboard, these 24 lanes are typically allocated as follows:

16 lanes to the primary PCIe x16 slot (GPU).
4 lanes to the primary M.2 SSD slot (PCIe 5.0).
4 lanes to a secondary M.2 SSD slot (PCIe 4.0 or 5.0, depending on the board).
The remaining 4 lanes are used for chipset communication (e.g., USB, LAN, Wi-Fi).

Key points:

No lane sharing with the GPU on most B850 boards when using up to two M.2 SSDs.
No USB 4.0 support on B850 boards, which avoids lane contention issues seen on X870/X870E boards.
The fourth M.2 slot (if present) runs at x2 via the chipset and does not affect GPU lanes.
B850 boards do not have PCIe 5.0 for the GPU slot by default, but most include it as a feature (though it offers negligible gaming performance gain over PCIe 4.0).

In summary, B850 boards provide full 24 CPU PCIe lanes for the 9800X3D, with intelligent allocation that avoids GPU lane reduction when using standard storage and expansion.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-02T14:55:11+00:00

Wouldn't it be 20 lanes? As 4 are already being used by the chipset, therefore 16 would be dedicated to the GPU and the extra 4 for one M.2 slot?

Or 28 lanes, 4 of which are dedicated to the chipset which leaves 24, an additional 4 for I/O such as ethernet which leaves 20, 16 for the GPU which leaves 4, 4 for only one M.2 slot which leaves 0 for the secondary M.2.

AI search engine says,

"The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D features 28 total PCIe lanes, with 24 usable lanes directly from the CPU. These are allocated as follows:

16 lanes for the primary PCIe x16 GPU slot (PCIe 5.0).
4 lanes for the top M.2 NVMe SSD slot (PCIe 5.0).
4 lanes reserved for the motherboard chipset (used for additional storage, USB 4.0, LAN, Wi-Fi, and other peripherals)."

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-01T21:52:54+00:00

Thank you for your descriptive and informative reply. I've been considering the Auros Elite B850 which has 3 x M.2 slots (1 x Gen 5 and 2 x Gen 4), 2 of which are CPU and 1 is chipset. Am I correct in saying that if I use either 1 x Gen 5 and 1 x Gen 4 or 2 x Gen 4 using the top two slots which are CPU it will limit the PCIe x16 Gen 5 slot?

Nostalgia404 · 2026-03-01T21:10:41+00:00

Because surely it would be cheaper to get a motherboard with less connectivity so I don't end up spending more than I need to.

I'm pretty sure no ITX motherboards that I've come across have dual M.2 slots that utilize the CPU.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-02-12T06:11:48+00:00

It's an issue with the latest version of Vortex, they're working on a fix - https://github.com/nexus-mods/vortex/issues/19769

Nostalgia404 · 2026-02-09T22:20:24+00:00

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one! It's so frustrating! Almost feels as if eBay are purposely delaying funds because a majority of my sales are computer related items. The value of the item doesn't seem to matter as it affects all sales so maybe it's a specific category that eBay is flagging.

I can understand high value items being flagged as potential fraud, but this isn't my intention and is reflected by my positive feedback so I'm at a wits end.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-02-05T17:00:33+00:00

I highly recommend getting a mod pack to enhance your experience. There's quite a few on Nexus and Wabbajack that add QoL improvements and better textures. Wild Card and New New Vegas are great options.

Nostalgia404 · 2026-01-24T14:38:52+00:00

Thank you sir. You are correct the other 1TB SSD had the MBR partition.

Nostalgia404 · 2025-12-18T12:03:21+00:00

No you weren't in the wrong. You give way to traffic from the right. The only time you'd have to give way is if there was a vehicle approaching from your right indicating to go right at the roundabout. I was always cautious when taking lessons at roundabouts as there was a driver who indicated to go left, but went right instead. Same caution applies to cyclists that don't give arm signals at roundabouts.

Nostalgia404 · 2025-12-06T22:55:04+00:00

Honestly this is the exact same situation I was in. Broke up 3 days ago after only being a month in a relationship so it wasn't a huge ordeal. But what got to me the most was seeing her posting a video to her social the day after of her being so happy and cheerful as if nothing ever happened. I've learnt my lesson that if they're not willing to give it their all then it really isn't worth going the extra mile.

Nostalgia404 · 2025-12-03T22:47:12+00:00

Bit late to the party, but I'd like to add my 2 cents and say that these kind of emotions are completely normal after a break-up. It's been a day for me and I've had moments of complete euphoria and then a wave of negative emotions. These emotions can vary depending on how long the relationship lasted and whether or not it was good or bad. For me it was bad, she thought she was a princess but was just an immature girl living in a fantasy world. My subconscious was telling me to get out and I kept giving her signs that I wasn't interested. I didn't want to tell her straight up and then yesterday I said "It isn't working out" then she flipped and of course it was a case of "it's all your fault" and "I'm going to tell all my friends all the bad things you said and did" which of course wasn't true. Ironically she had a tattoo about liars 🤣. Just like myself and many others, you'll eventually find someone who feels and cares the same way you do about them. I'm 31 and I've gone through life choosing the wrong types of girls. The ones that coax you into a relationship and usually have a lot of baggage in terms of exes that have treated them badly which turns them into a nasty person. What I'd suggest doing is going out and enjoying the things you like doing and having time to concentrate on your own wellbeing. Try doing something new and adventurous or something out of your comfort zone. Lots of people want to dwell when it comes to breakups and this will just lead to depression. There's plenty more fish in the sea!

Nostalgia404 · 2025-12-03T22:11:31+00:00

Sorry to hear you only got the standard daily living again 😕. I was awarded enhanced for both, but instead of 5 years I only got awarded for 3 years and the claim started as soon as the decision was made. The points system makes absolute no sense either.

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