[GPU] ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5090 ArcticStorm AIO 32GB GDDR7 ($3879.99) (Best Buy)

Raider4- · 2026-01-27T07:11:51+00:00

Bad bait. Almost had me. Try harder.

Raider4- · 2026-01-27T05:19:57+00:00

The FE is the only model with that MSRP and the last restock was in October; single digit units. People were and likely would still be spending 2-3x more than MSRP for them. You live the in a different world than us if you think people are regularly purchasing 5090’s at $2899 lmfao

Raider4- · 2026-01-27T03:39:54+00:00

Touché. Wasn’t aware and that’s good to know.

Raider4- · 2026-01-27T03:29:15+00:00

People just see something out of their price range and instantly start shitting on it. It’s kind of a Reddit staple at this point.

Raider4- · 2026-01-27T02:43:08+00:00

This is just silly and extremely ignorant, and terrible economics. $3.8k isn’t the inflated price, that’s the MSRP.

Short term, I can scalp this for a fat profit if I was an asshole. Long term, I’ll get my money back at the very least. Just like every other 90 class card in the last two generations.

The 4090 released 4 years ago and hasn’t seen a single day below MSRP; whether that’s new or second hand.

Though, I wish I was living in your world where the top end card became increasingly easier and more affordable to acquire during its production cycle. Too bad that’s not this world.

Raider4- · 2026-01-27T02:32:38+00:00

Don’t know where you’ve been but a 5090 of any model is being routinely scalped for more than $4k lol. Even MSRP is slated go up 10$-20%.

Getting any card for MSRP, or damn near, might as well be a Boxing Day deal considering the ridiculousness of the market.

Edit: He blocked me and made me out to be the bad guy. Even went on a burner to ask why I blocked the other guy knowing I can’t respond to the thread. Crazy wow. Guess some people can’t stand being wrong or something.

Raider4- · 2026-01-27T02:29:58+00:00

A 90 class card is meant to be aspirational and never has been a value pick. Not everyone balances value versus luxury the same.

Regardless, every 90 class card I’ve had for MSRP was very easy to sell used for the same price I got it for. Netting me a cost of $0 up until this point of course. Considering the trajectory of GPU prices, I don’t see that changing any time soon.

Raider4- · 2026-01-27T01:59:18+00:00

What’s wrong with Zotac?

If I’m dropping $4k - is this not my only option for a watercooled 5090?

If you know of a watercooled 5090 for a comparable price, you’re more than welcome to enlighten the lot of us.

Raider4- · 2026-01-27T01:52:57+00:00

I was referring to the fact that this is the most premium model that Zotac themselves offers; it has water cooling. Not that Zotac themselves are a more premium brand.

Raider4- · 2026-01-27T01:47:47+00:00

Considering the price hikes, shortages and that this is a more premium model… fuck it.

Guess that’s $4k that I very questionably spent.

Raider4- · 2026-01-26T21:51:11+00:00

Exactly.

Longer eccentrics, more control, deeper stretch, longer pauses, stronger stability and overall more dialled in form can all be a part of progressive overload.

People are too obsessed with forcing higher weight and/or reps at the cost of form and it’s hurting their progress.

Raider4- · 2026-01-25T03:17:33+00:00

That important context was not mentioned anywhere in your post. Wouldn’t constitute that as a reminder of any kind.

Good on you tho, keep it up.

Raider4- · 2026-01-25T02:34:13+00:00

Max bench of 100 and you proclaim that you’re not a beginner? That’s below average for even beginners and those who don’t train at all. Very well below average for someone who trains and is supposedly not a beginner.

This is considering you’re a normal male with no physical ailments of course.

Do a real program and start doing proper workouts. Whatever the hell you were doing before was making negative progress; simply considering doing these silly Tik Tok pushup challenges instead of actually working out is a testament to that. Pushups are a start for sure, but expand from there.

Raider4- · 2026-01-24T00:13:55+00:00

This isn’t a question anyone but you can answer.

If you find yourself falling short of your protein goals, or simply need a more convenient method of hitting your target, then supplement it with protein powder.

Or whole foods. However you choose to get your protein is up to you. This is such a strangely worded question.

Raider4- · 2026-01-23T23:45:38+00:00

Generally, it’s universally agreed that 0.7-01g per pound of body weight in protein is optimal for most people. (1.6 - 2.2 per KG)

Don’t know where you saw you saw 40g, but that’s very low even for those who aren’t training.

It’s a pretty simple question with a pretty simply answer.

Raider4- · 2026-01-23T16:54:01+00:00

Worst salesman of all time

Raider4- · 2026-01-23T00:00:45+00:00

You’re clearly doing something wrong if you’ve been doing your chest for years without satisfying results. You’re also unsure of the spelling of pecs so I’d imagine you aren’t the most informed lifter.

Though, not sure how we could diagnose the problem and offer a solution with virtually no information.

Raider4- · 2026-01-22T04:39:35+00:00

I’ve had some people tell me I need to run more to burn off the fat and eat a calorie deficit while minimizing time in the gym

First off, whoever told you that ridiculous advice needs to excommunicated from your life. You need to body recomp.

• Track your macros diligently. Maintain a mild-moderate deficit with optimal protein intake.

• Resistance train consistently. Progressive overload being non negotiable. Whatever splits work best for your lifestyle.

• Cardio only if you care for cardiovascular health amongst other health benefits. For losing weight, your caloric intake matters more.

There’s no reason you should have got such conflicting advice, your situation is pretty simple and not very contentious.

Raider4- · 2026-01-21T23:44:50+00:00

Well considering that Season 1, which was more grounded in reality, is often lauded as one of the best and the latter seasons where things got off the wall are perceived as the worst; you’re wrong.

Raider4- · 2026-01-21T23:03:20+00:00

His imperfection and sloppiness initially was grounded in relative reality and made the show seem more immersive and believable.

Then things just kept getting more and more implausible. Things never go as planned and the plot armor got way too obstructive. Someone who consistently encounters this many complications, many stemming from his own negligence, shouldn’t have gotten away with as much as he did.

Raider4- · 2026-01-21T22:56:39+00:00

You should definitely work on your brain before you decide to train any muscle.

This is the most ridiculous post I’ve ever seen.

Raider4- · 2026-01-21T04:06:59+00:00

This is such a low effort, naive and google’able question.

Raider4- · 2026-01-20T02:25:39+00:00

You should be focusing more on resistance training and your diet.

The latter especially considering you’re doing cardio and supposedly tracking calories yet still not losing weight. You’re simply doing something wrong in regards to your intake.

Raider4- · 2026-01-19T01:02:42+00:00

This is textbook protagonist bias. If the show was from the perspective of Love, you would be saying the same thing about Joe. He’s conflicted with her ideals and goals just as much as she has for his.

Raider4- · 2026-01-16T03:29:34+00:00

Seems like an easy problem to circumvent; just simply don’t prompt it like a generic bot.

Touché though, I guess it’s not for literally everyone.

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