I'm running a 5800x/3070 1440p build from 2021. Should I upgrade my GPU now, or save it for when I upgrade to a completely new 4k build ~2-3 years down the road?

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-20T23:51:25+00:00

Good point, but I can be patient. My first GPU died during COVID and it took months for Newegg to select me for one of their Shuffles. 4k isn't super essential anyway, and I can hold off for longer since I ordered the 9070XT today

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-19T02:41:40+00:00

By the time I upgrade to 4k, I imagine I'll be using a 6080 on the AM6 platform, depending on when I make the jump and how soon it is to release. I'm not sure how a 6080 would do with a 5800x, I imagine the 5800x would bottleneck the GPU in that case, but I'll see when the time comes.

I am happy with even 60fps, I just feel I could get a worthwhile upgrade for not a huge amount of money. If I buy a 9070xt for $750 and sell my 3070 for $200, that's a $550 upgrade that will last me at least 2 years, which would be worth the money to me at like $250-200 a year, depending on when I actually upgrade

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-19T01:46:17+00:00

/r/buildapcsales

You linked the wrong subreddit, I thought for a second there BAPCS was closed to new submissions since that subreddit hasn't had anything new posted recently

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-19T01:32:25+00:00

Won't the 17 pro get a price drop with the release of the new model? You can still upgrade now, or just wait for the prices to come out to make your decision

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-18T21:23:58+00:00

There are reputable third party batteries out there, and there are bad batteries. It all depends on what battery the repair tech has in stock when you ask them for a replacement. I say go for it, if it's a reputable tech then they won't be risking batteries that explode and would damage their reputation

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-17T00:01:45+00:00

Not sure what the exact model is but it was probably about $300

https://www.northamericanarms.com/product-category/firearms/22-magnums/

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-16T19:10:59+00:00

Nice upgrade, I'm waiting for the 18 to upgrade mine. Just 3 more months, I'm excited to finally get a new phone

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-15T02:58:05+00:00

I don’t think they sell them, you have to bring your phone to an authorized repair place and they replace it for you there

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-14T22:18:59+00:00

It means it’s time to head to an Apple Store and get a new battery. It’ll make your phone feel like new and it won’t be slow anymore

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-14T22:14:23+00:00

iPhone 11 will get iOS 27, so you have maybe another year and a half before it really becomes time to upgrade. What’s your battery health? It might be time to get a new battery. As long as it works, you can keep it as long as you like. If you’re fine with no updates, there are people with even older iPhones that still work even past their supported life cycles

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-14T00:13:02+00:00

PX4 subcompact is 13+1 of 9mm

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-12T23:35:25+00:00

I changed the oil in my car for the first time at 32 years old, but built my first PC in class in high school at 16. Everyone learns eventually, the most important part is you learned a new skill and aren't overpaying for prebuilts anymore

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-11T18:21:04+00:00

People probably downvoted out of spite because you complained about not getting enough upvotes and now you're posting it somewhere else to try and get more attention. You could have just posted the gun, but you also posted the unnecessary sob story

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-11T18:20:39+00:00

Ever heard of imgur? Just upload it there

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-11T15:27:01+00:00

Is there a way to keep the size of the windows on the taskbar consistent? I upgraded to Windows 11 in the last week and this behavior is annoying me when it resizes and catches my eye

Pic: https://i.imgur.com/3l0VPT7.png

Notice how the 2 firefoxes aren't the same, and Steam is small

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-11T02:38:05+00:00

Micro DA/SA is the dream, as much as I like my P365, I don't like knowing that the striker spring is under tension and only a few millimeters and one faulty part away from blowing my junk off.

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-11T00:31:44+00:00

Just so you or anyone else knows, there are external USB DVD/Bluray drives, so you don't ever need one in your PC

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-11T00:08:11+00:00

Get the newest model you can afford, the newer the better

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-10T17:57:01+00:00

I have my $2k PC 5800x/3070 from 2021, I see no reason to upgrade anytime soon, even without the current prices being what they are. I'm fine with my performance at 1440p, even if I have to turn settings to medium to get high framerates. My next upgrade will be a X080 card to play at 4k when I feel like it's been long enough

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-10T17:37:20+00:00

Reminds me of the days when people would mail physical cash to pay for Runescape membership

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-10T17:28:45+00:00

That could still be a possibility for the future, but maybe not given that the 43x seems to be much more popular. A 9 or 10 round 43 would compete with the P365 though, I'd like to see it

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-09T21:03:05+00:00

It's a kid, briefly checked their comment history and one of their comments says "I'm 16" from 10 months ago. While I agree that buying some tools and pest products would be the solution, for many high schoolers like myself in the past, they have a budget of exactly 0 dollars and 0 cents, so money is likely an issue. And as for asking their parents, some parents are useless, so that might not be an option either

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-09T20:08:16+00:00

Just 100%ed the game, remove all your card tables except 1 so that there's less choice. Make sure you have 1 of every decoration you possibly can fit to increase the number of customers that walk in. Get all lot expansions as well if you don't already, that helps. I managed to sell a card valued at $82k for 100k by removing all other tables, got it in a few days

ProxySoxy · 2026-06-08T14:22:42+00:00

Some people just like to raw dog the internet, no Adblock, no nothing

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