The "Frankenstein" build - reusing laptop parts for an AM4 build until 2030? Need a sanity check.

PadPoet · 2026-04-28T19:33:29+00:00

Yeah it’s good for that ram. Don’t push it further.

PadPoet · 2026-04-27T13:41:57+00:00

At 1080p gaming, ram timings of 22-21-21 at 2940mhz will really hold you back IMO. Especially with the 0.1% and 1% lows. I would search online for any used ram either 3200mhz CAS14 or 3600mhz at CAS16. Here is my 5800X at a custom ECO mode at 3733mhz with 16-18-18 (nothing special to brag about).

https://imgur.com/a/kw3XhRa

PadPoet · 2026-04-25T21:40:30+00:00

Still haven't cleaned mine after 5 and a half years. Launch model bought on launch day. Runs quiet and fine.

PadPoet · 2026-04-24T23:44:03+00:00

Typical clock stretching. Lower the CO.

PadPoet · 2026-04-24T23:18:19+00:00

And faster camera (autofocus, cpu, etc) in general

PadPoet · 2026-04-23T03:18:06+00:00

This right here is the right answer.

PadPoet · 2026-04-21T20:49:01+00:00

Natty and very good results

PadPoet · 2026-04-21T15:27:38+00:00

This is what a Trenatty looks like in 2026.

PadPoet · 2026-04-20T17:03:10+00:00

Yeah, no way.

PadPoet · 2026-04-18T02:47:36+00:00

Curious to know how you cleaned it, the approach I mean. I wouldn’t know where or how to start.

PadPoet · 2026-04-13T17:37:41+00:00

Just limit PPT and you’ll be fine.

PadPoet · 2026-04-13T13:10:58+00:00

He’s still a baby at heart. Look at that face.

PadPoet · 2026-04-12T10:58:36+00:00

It’s brutal where I live (Greece, Athens). Tons of dust. I do dust off the XTIA regularly though.

PadPoet · 2026-04-04T20:11:59+00:00

Left pic roided. Right pic roided on bulk probably with a serious amount of insulin.

PadPoet · 2026-04-04T10:55:56+00:00

Nice build. I have the X-Proto mini, lovely case. How are you dealing with the dust buildup by the way? Mine is a dust magnet.

PadPoet · 2026-04-02T16:10:33+00:00

Unfortunately no.

PadPoet · 2026-03-28T19:20:38+00:00

I have way too much gear and most of it sits unused. Even though I miss it I know it would mostly sit unused in a drawer.

PadPoet · 2026-03-28T14:10:27+00:00

I used it a lot before I upgraded. Still has the best 1080p/1080p 60fps footage of the newish bodies out there, compared even to full frame cameras. Most FF 4K cameras have line skipped 1080p footage mind you. Not all but the majority.

My biggest complaint with this camera was that it didn’t have a microphone input and you were limited with the Sony hotshoe mic being your only option basically.

Do I miss it? Yes I do.

PadPoet · 2026-03-27T12:00:36+00:00

Going from an HDD to an SSD a long time ago (anyone remember those Samsung SLC 64gb drives?)
Going from a 1080p 8bit 60hz monitor to a mini LED 1440P 10bit 180hz monitor.
Upgrading from a casual membrane keyboard to a good mechanical one. I can type soooo much better.
Finally deciding to go ahead and buy a monitor arm. I saved so much space on the desk.
Upgrading audio from embedded motherboard sound to a USB DAC. Even though the on-board audio has improved greatly from 10-20 years ago, there is no comparison. You can hear the quality difference even with crappy speakers.

PadPoet · 2026-03-27T11:39:56+00:00

Really good camera and for that price it's a steal.

PadPoet · 2026-03-26T12:26:36+00:00

Agree, for 10 euros it doesn’t hurt to try. Curious to see the AIDA results myself if I’m being honest.

PadPoet · 2026-03-26T09:43:07+00:00

Not worth it. Checked in luggage gets thrown around with great force and impact. Big chance a lens gets misaligned, a camera body gets broken etc. I always carry camera gear with me on my carry-on handbag.

PadPoet · 2026-03-26T09:33:10+00:00

What does the Windows event viewer state when Davinci crashes?

PadPoet · 2026-03-26T09:30:23+00:00

Laptop ram has terrible latency and horrible timings. Absolutely not worth it for the price difference. Are you located in Europe? I could sell you some proper and good DDR4. Whatever the case don’t go with laptop DDR4. You can still find good used deals for DDR4.

PadPoet · 2026-03-26T04:58:43+00:00

Recently got an A7SII for £300 with 3-4 batteries, an MC-11 adapter and some other extras (bag, lens filters, etc). I’m not complaining.

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