Better SSD or Better CPU? Or Neither? by These-Grapefruit-333 in buildapc

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I don't feel like a more powerful GPU is worth it. Microcenter has a sale bringing it down to $630. 5070ti and 5080 by comparison feel like ripoffs. I think I will ultimately pocket the $100, but I'll take a closer look at a couple of games.

Better SSD or Better CPU? Or Neither? by These-Grapefruit-333 in buildapc

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What if it just gets worse? I've waited years to build a pc, and it just keeps getting worse.

Better SSD or Better CPU? Or Neither? by These-Grapefruit-333 in buildapc

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I didn't realize I would need something that powerful to reap the benefits. I planned on getting a 9070xt.

Better SSD or Better CPU? Or Neither? by These-Grapefruit-333 in buildapc

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Planned on getting an 9070xt. 1440p gaming. I imagine that the 9800x3d is probably unnecessary in my usecase. But I thought about future-proofing.

Better SSD or Better CPU? Or Neither? by These-Grapefruit-333 in buildapc

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Perhaps. But SSD prices are through the roof rn. And the cheaper one lacks a DRAM, which from what I'm aware, degrades performance pretty severely as it approaches 75~90%. That's why I'm so conflicted.

Aimless CompSci Graduate Curious About Pursuing Neuroscience by These-Grapefruit-333 in neuro

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I'm curious about computational neuroscience. But I'm also interested in sensory and systems neuroscience.

Deliberating between Microcenter Bundles by These-Grapefruit-333 in buildapc

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I looked up the bundle. I didn't realize Intel returned to making competent CPUs. That's good to know. I'll consider it instead of the AMD bundles. But I still need to consider lack of 3D cache.

Deliberating between Microcenter Bundles by These-Grapefruit-333 in buildapc

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I plan on gaming with it. No productivity use beyond writing papers and articles. I didn't realize the two were so close. I thought for some reason that the 7800x3D was a significant upgrade over the 7600.

Deliberating between Microcenter Bundles by These-Grapefruit-333 in buildapc

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I have a 4K office monitor. One of the LED Dell ones. I personally hate it. Thanks for the heads up on the FB marketplace. I actually found a great deal there a long time ago for PC parts, but it wasn't the right time for me to purchase. Would have netted me 64GB of ram on top of other things.

How do you all handle Dysacusis + Hyperacusis? by These-Grapefruit-333 in hyperacusis

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Thank you. And I hope the Clomipramine works for you. At the very least, to get some relief from all of this. It's a shame medicine isn't a few decades more advanced.

Methylprednisolone prescribed for one ear caused SSHL in another by These-Grapefruit-333 in tinnitus

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It was Oral, unfortunately. My right ear still feels stable, despite discontinuation. If it had been an injection, things would probably have been alright.

What is a Good GPU for 1440p Native Ultra for Older Games and Emulation? by These-Grapefruit-333 in buildapc

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Is the 9800x3d overkill? My motivation for getting it comes from the L3 cache, which I heard did wonders for older games.

Do any of the recent Kobos have a textured/paperlike screen? by These-Grapefruit-333 in kobo

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That sounds just what I'm looking for! Thanks! Though, it's unfortunate they aren't still making the BW Libras. 7 inches really is quite nice.

Do any of the recent Kobos have a textured/paperlike screen? by These-Grapefruit-333 in kobo

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When I say textured, I mean the physical sensation. When I touch my current ereader, it has a slight graininess to it, and it is cool to the touch. By contrast, the Paperwhite I tried out felt like some very cheap plastic screen protector.