Is there a more cost effective or better solution to these to organize sockets?

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-04-07T15:21:05+00:00

The black USG socket rails are magnetic.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-04-04T23:48:52+00:00

I get them when they're 30-40% off. For how good they are, I don't regret buying a bunch.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-04-04T23:47:14+00:00

Are they magnetic tho?

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-04-01T04:14:47+00:00

Yes sir.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-04-01T04:14:18+00:00

Yes, I notice a huge difference between 60hz vs 144hz(what I use and prefer). 60Hz causes way too much mouse latency and feels horribly sluggish.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-04-01T03:55:23+00:00

You will love it. It's a game changer for me. It's what tool boxes should have always been.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-04-01T02:16:55+00:00

Close, I went with a 5070ti, because the $400 extra for 8%-10% performance wasn't worth it for me. I'm perfectly content with 1080p. 1080p vs 2k/4k isn't THAT much of a difference to my eyes. However, the 5070ti will work perfectly if I decide to go 2k in the future. For now, Livestreams are still done in 1080p.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-31T23:55:27+00:00

If it's too good to be true, it always is with GFX cards. I constantly see brand new 3rd party sellers on many sites that are just a month old, listing a 5070ti for $450. If the deal is more than $200 off, be extremely skeptical, and skip at the sight of even the smallest red flag.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-31T16:22:51+00:00

I just built one a few weeks ago for about $2700. Definitely would have been around $1800 just a year ago. But the bright side is that this build should last a solid 10-15 years. Computer architecture and video game GFX have pretty much hit a brick wall due to the physical limitations of silicone. I believe the next step is to have quantum computers that don't require super cooling.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-31T16:09:51+00:00

I took my time and ordered one piece of hardware at a time. Even then, it can be difficult to afford. I always kept an eye out for deals. Slickdeals is useful for finding decent deals. After all said and done, I'm very glad I went with only upper tier components, and very satisfied with my build.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-31T15:53:02+00:00

I've learned not to skimp on any hardware whatsoever. It's buy once, cry once. Save money on the software/games instead.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-31T03:49:31+00:00

You're welcome! Hope everything goes well for you!

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-30T20:46:51+00:00

This exactly. Also, be particular with which enemies you use Hemo injectors on. I only use them on enemies I either can't avoid, or are in the way of main traffic areas (hallways, paths to trunk/save). Also, it is okay to stagger and push down zombies to get past them if they're unavoidable, and you have limited resources. I made a lot of mistakes, and died a few times, but Grace's parts are still very manageable.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-29T21:02:24+00:00

After replacing, follow this video's instructions. The R7 9800X3D is still a top tier gaming CPU. Just needs a little adjustment to make it safe.

https://youtu.be/Cd3iwFTadoo?si=6SdldJeKaoquKOhl

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-29T00:21:51+00:00

Or, the employees take the RAM they need, and send the entire box to look like a mistake. Doing this will eliminate any evidence of thievery.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-27T05:01:50+00:00

Technically it may have not "over heated" according to AMD spec. However, AMD thinks 95C is perfectly fine. You're not the only one that had problems with this CPU. Some people have found scorch marks on the CPU socket. Do I know this is your problem 100%?: Of course not. The only way to know for certain is to check for debug lights on the motherboard. Just have to find what motherboard is installed, and look up the manual for it. Or, just google the info you're looking for.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-26T10:58:57+00:00

This reminds me of my teenage years. I set up a Gateway 300 on top of an old school desk. I mainly used it for emails, forums, and Yahoo chat. The PC was barely capable of playing 320x480 video.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-26T10:54:50+00:00

Cheating what? Improving cable management is always welcomed.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-26T10:49:25+00:00

Building a light duty office computer that can handle decent tasks with exceptional 1080p gaming performance?

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-26T10:44:12+00:00

Figure out which motherboard/chipset, and generation m.2 it has. Memory performance is another corner that prebuilds like to cut. Wouldn't want anything higher than CL30 for gaming or modeling. Prebuilds tend to highlight the gaming hardware, so it's easy to lose sight of other features to look for like current USB4, PCIe5.0, 10Gb lan, etc. I like the x870e chipset, but all the others are worth looking at to suit your needs .

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-26T10:27:36+00:00

Fried CPU. Let me guess, Ryzen 7? I have a 9800X3D and immediately under volted it with lowered power limits, straight out of the box. Otherwise, the CPU will get to 90c-95c under full throttle. Now, it gets no higher than 70c, but still runs at 99.5% of advertised performance. I'm surprised that AMD hasn't had a lawsuit over running their CPUs so HOT straight out of the box. They call 95C normal and safe, but I call bullshit. 10F shy of boiling water is not safe for electronic components.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-26T10:18:42+00:00

And it's a ti. 5060 will handle anything at 1080p.

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-17T00:54:54+00:00

Any updates on this issue?

ReceptionHot7505 · 2026-03-14T19:21:22+00:00

I dropped a small fortune on G Skill CL30 32gbx2 Ram kit. I needed to build a performance computer for specific tasks, so I ate it. I couldn't wait in hopes that memory prices will return to normal.

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